SDBELSElectricity Meter Transceiver

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBELS FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Report Number: 05-0268-LD Manufacturer: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC Equipment Type: Electricity Meter Transmitter Model: AMDSELS Users Manual AMDS Elster AMR Electric Meter Installation Guidelines Draft Copy INTRODUCTION: The following document briefly describes the installation of an AMDS Elster Transceiver equipped power meter. The scope of the document is to describe how to program the meter after proper installation by trained utility company technicians or licensed electricians. THIS METER IS ONLY TO BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL! PROCEDURE: Confirm that the meter has been installed by a qualified entity or individual. Turn on the hand-held meter-programming device. (Either the Palm “Zire” or customized programming device supplied by utility). Select “Program Elster Electric Meter” when prompted by the meter- programming device. Using the wand attached to the meter-programming device, read the bar code on the front of the power meter (see figure 1 for location). Pass the wand from left to right over the bar code. A successful read will result in a short beep sound being generated from the meter-programming device. After a successful bar code read (i.e. the meter-programming device beeped) the meter-programming device will prompt the operator to “program device with magnetic loop”. The magnetic loop is in the wand attached to the meter- programming device also. Looking directly at the meter, and mentally superimposing the hands of a clock on the meter face for reference, place the meter-programming wand at the 10:00 position of the meter face, on the side of the plastic meter cover, touching the plastic meter cover with the wand. (See photograph below). Select “Program” on the meter-programming device display. The meter- programming device will again beep when the meter has been programmed. Contact your supervisor for confirmation of meter operation. FCC INFORMATION: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient of relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet or circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence canadienne causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by AMDS LLC could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Photograph showing bar code position and 10:00 position for programming wand placement on meter.

Federal Communications Commission May 13, 2005 Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Gentlemen: AMDS LLC respectfully requests confidentiality of certain materials provided with the submission of the AMDSELS under FCC ID: SDBELS in accordance with FCC Regulations 0.459. The confidentiality request applies to the following: • Schematics • Bill Of Materials • Theory of Operations • Circuit Descriptions • System Block Diagrams • Tune-up Procedure • Any other documents marked “confidential” on the documents themselves. The AMDSELS has been developed at considerable effort and expense by AMDS LLC. These items are considered as Trade Secrets and therefore public access to the proprietary material could possibly result in duplication of equipment that could severely damage the company’s business advantage. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Name: Robert J. Davis_____________ Signature:_______________________________ Title:__Principal RF Engineer ________ Date:__08-15-2005_________________________ ADVANCED METERING DATA SYSTEMS, LLC 2021 LAKESHORE DRIVE, SUITE 414 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 504 304 2502 PHONE 504 304 2432 FAX

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBELS FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Report Number: 05-0268-LD Manufacturer: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC Equipment Type: Electricity Meter Transmitter Model: AMDSELS External Photographs Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: External Photographs – Top View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: External Photographs – Side View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 3: External Photographs – Top View Housing Removed Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 4: External Photographs – Side View Housing Removed

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBELS FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Report Number: 05-0268-LD Manufacturer: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC Equipment Type: Electricity Meter Transmitter Model: AMDSELS Label Information Label Text: FCC ID: SDBELS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. IC ID: 5733A-ELS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Label Placement:

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBELS FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Report Number: 05-0268-LD Manufacturer: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC Equipment Type: Electricity Meter Transmitter Model: AMDSELS Internal Photographs Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: Internal Photographs – Top View RF PCB Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: Internal Photographs – Top View RF PCB – Shields Removed Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 3: Internal Photographs – Bottom View RF PCB Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 4: Internal Photographs – Top View Antenna Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 5: Internal Photographs – Bottom View Antenna

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBELS FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Report Number: 05-0268-LD Manufacturer: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC Equipment Type: Electricity Meter Transmitter Model: AMDSELS RF Exposure Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 General Information: Applicant: ADVANCED METERING DATA SYSTEMS, LLC ACS Project: 05-0268 FCC ID: SDBELS Device Category: Mobile Environment: Uncontrolled/General Population Technical Information: Antenna Type: PCB - dual helix Antenna Gain: 0dBi Max Transmitter Output Power: 30.08 dBm Max System EIRP: 30.08 dBm Operating Configuration: Fixed Mounted to a Wall Exposure Conditions: Greater than 20cm MPE Calculation The Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) is calculated as follows: S = 2 4R PG π Where: S = power density (in appropriate units, e.g. mW/cm2) P = power input to the antenna (in appropriate units, e.g., mW) G = power gain of the antenna in the direction of interest relative to an isotropic radiator R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna (appropriate units, e.g., cm) Calculations were performed at low and high channels within the band of operation. The low channel coincided with the maximum transmitter output power of 1W. MPE Calculator for Mobile Equipment Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* Transmit Freq. (MHz) Radio Power (dBm) Power Density Limit (mW/Cm2) Radio Power (mW) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (mW eq.) Distance (cm) Power Density (mW/cm^2) 896.05 30.08 0.60 1018.59 0 1.000 20 0.203 959.93125 28.45 0.64 699.84 0 1.000 20 0.139 Installation Guidelines The installation manual contains the following text advising how to install the equipment to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements: “RF Exposure (Intentional Radiators Only) In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of (20cm).” Conclusion This device complies with the MPE requirements by providing adequate separation between the device, any radiating structure and the general population.

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBELS FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Report Number: 05-0268-LD Manufacturer: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC Equipment Type: Electricity Meter Transmitter Model: AMDSELS Test Begin Date: August 24, 2005 Test End Date: August 29, 2005 Report Issue Date: September 09, 2005 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612 Prepared by: Reviewed by: J. Kirby Munroe Manager Wireless Certifications ACS, Inc. R. Sam Wismer Engineering Manager ACS, Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 42 pages ACS Report: 05-0268-LD Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Table of Contents 1.0 General 3 1.1 Purpose 3 1.2 Product Description 3 1.3 Emission Designators 3 2.0 Test Facilities 4 2.1 Location 4 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications 4 2.3 Radiated Emissions Test Site Description 4 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site 4 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) 5 2.4 Conducted Emissions Test Site Description 6 3.0 Applicable Standards and References 7 4.0 List of Test Equipment 8 5.0 Support Equipment 9 6.0 EUT Setup and Block Diagram 9 7.0 Summary of Tests 10 7.1 RF Power Output 10 7.1.1 Measurement Procedure 10 7.1.2 Measurement Results 10 7.2 Occupied Bandwidth (Emission Limits) 15 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure 15 7.2.2 Measurement Results 15 7.3 Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals 27 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure 27 7.3.2 Measurement Results 27 7.4 Field Strength of Spurious Emissions 30 7.4.1 Measurement Procedure 30 7.4.2 Measurement Results 30 7.5 Frequency Stability 32 7.5.1 Measurement Procedure 32 7.5.2 Measurement Results 32 7.6 Radiated Emissions (Unintentional Radiators) 34 7.6.1 Measurement Procedure 34 7.6.2 Measurement Results 34 7.7 Power Line Conducted Emissions 35 7.7.1 Measurement Procedure 35 7.7.2 Measurement Results 35 Additional Exhibits Included In Filing Internal Photographs External Photographs Test Setup Photographs Product Labeling ACS Report: 05-0268-LD Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 RF Exposure – MPE Calculations Installation/Users Guide System Block Diagram Theory of Operation Parts List Schematics Tune-up Procedure Model: AMDSELS FCC ID: SDBELS ACS Report: 05-0268-LD Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 2 Subpart J, Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, and Part 101 Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations. 1.2 Product Description The AMDS Elster Transceiver is a printed circuit board that provides wireless communication capability to the Elster family of electric utility meters. The device mounts into existing Elster meters and acts as the “Integrated Communications Device”. The device monitors meter reading and diagnostic information via an interface to the Elster display and metrology boards and communicates via the AMDS fixed wireless telemetry network to provide electric meter readings and diagnostic data from the meter to the utility provider via a two-way radio link. The device permanently attaches to a printed, external antenna through a coaxial cable that is soldered on both ends, that is not accessible to the end user. The AMDS Elster Transceiver utilizes a PCB printed antenna that connects to the RF PCB via a coaxial cable permanently soldered to both circuit boards. The PCB antenna is a dual helix antenna with a gain of 0 dBi. The AMDS Elster Transceiver operates on 901-902 MHz, 930-931 MHz, and 940-941 MHz in accordance to Part 24 Narrowband PCS; on 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz in accordance to Part 90; and on 928.85-929 MHz, 932-932.5 MHz, 941-941.5 MHz, and 959.85-960 MHz in accordance to Part 101. Detailed photographs of the EUT are filed separately with this filing. 1.3 Emission Designators The AMDS Elster Transceiver produces four distinct modulation formats. The emissions designators for the four modulation types used by the AMDS Elster Transceiver are as follows: EMISSIONS DESIGNATORS: Normal Mode: 9K60F2D Half-Baudrate Mode: 4K80F2D Boost Mode: 1K10F2D MPass Mode: 5K90F1D Model: AMDSELS FCC ID: SDBELS ACS Report: 05-0268-LD Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5 2.0 TEST FACILITIES 2.1 Location The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address: Advanced Compliance Solutions 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Phone: (770) 831-8048 Fax: (770) 831-8598 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site, Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions Site have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. In addition, ACS is compliant to ISO 17025 as certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. The following certification numbers have been issued in recognition of these accreditations and certifications: FCC Registration Number: 89450 Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175 VCCI Member Number: 1831 ƒ VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 ƒ VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 NVLAP Lab Code: 200612 2.3 Radiated Emissions Test Site Description 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site consists of a 20’ x 30’ x 18’ shielded enclosure. The chamber is lined with Toyo Ferrite Grid Absorber, model number FFG-1000. The ferrite tile grid is 101 x 101 x 19mm thick and weighs approximately 550 grams. These tiles are mounted on steel panels and installed directly on the inner walls of the chamber. The turntable i…

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Friday, September 30, 2005 TO: Kirby Munroe ACS FROM: Robert Davis Principal RF Engineer Advanced Metering Data Systems LLC RE: Part 2.1033(c)(8) Response For DC Voltages Applied And Currents Into the Several Elements Of the Final Radio Frequency Amplifying Device For the Elster Transceiver Kirby: The final radio frequency amplifying device for the Elster Transceiver consists of an NEC UPG2118G Power Amplfier MMIC (U1 on the schematic) that obtains it’s power from a regulated, switching power supply IC (VR2) that generates 3.6 VDC from an input voltage of 28 VDC. The power amplifier UPG2118G, draws 820 mA from this 3.6 volt supply. The 3.6 volt supply also connects to a low drop-out regulator (VR3) that produces a 3.3 volt supply that feeds the PLL (i.e. carrier frequency determining and generation circuits) and it’s buffer amplifier that feed the Power Amplifier. The 3.3 volt supply also powers the TCXO (G1) that is used for the frequency reference of the unit. The combined current draw from these stages is 30 mA. For a complete discussion of the other power supply operation of the unit, please refer to the text and the block diagram in the Theory Of Operations section that accompanies the report. If there are any further issues associated with this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Robert J. Davis Principal RF Engineer AMDS LLC

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBELS FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Report Number: 05-0268-LD Manufacturer: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC Equipment Type: Electricity Meter Transmitter Model: AMDSELS Test Setup Photographs Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: Radiated Emissions – Transmitter Rear View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: Radiated Emissions – Transmitter Front View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 3: Radiated Emissions – Unintentional – 120VAC Rear View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 4: Radiated Emissions – Unintentional – 120VAC Front View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 5: Radiated Emissions – Unintentional – 240 VAC Rear View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 6: Radiated Emissions – Unintentional – 240 VAC Front View Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 7: Conducted Emissions – Unintentional – 120 VAC Model: AMDSELS Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SDBELS 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 8: Conducted Emissions – Unintentional – 240 VAC