SDBFLEXGE100Utility Meter Module FLEXGE100

FlexNet KV2c Transceiver Installation Guide 8 July, 2010 Sensus Copyright 2009 by Sensus Metering Systems, North America. All rights reserved. This document contains proprietary information. It may not be copied, transmitted or distributed, in whole or in part, without the consent of Sensus Metering Systems. REVISION SUMMARY Date Version Author Change Description 08 JUL 2010 0.1 T.G. Revision 0.1 3 OF 9 7-8-2010 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. SENSUS CONFIDENTIAL Section 1 1 Flexnet KV2c Transceiver Overview The Flexnet KV2c Transceiver (“device” in this guide) is a printed circuit board which provides wireless communication capability to the GE KV2c family of electric utility meters. The device will mount into the existing GE meters and act as the “Third Party AMR Board”. The device shall monitor meter reading and diagnostic information via a C12-21 serial interface to the GE main board. The device will communicate via the FlexNet fixed wireless telemetry network to provide electric meter readings and diagnostic data from the meter to the utility provider via radio. The device has receiver capabilities to allow for two-way communication over the FlexNet network. Section 2 2 Mechanical Requirements The device is designed to mount mechanically into the existing GE KV2c meter into the “AMR” position with no mechanical modification required. Revision 0.1 4 OF 9 7-8-2010 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. SENSUS CONFIDENTIAL 2.1 Mechanical Overview 2.1.1 Device Installation Flexnet KV2c Module and Antenna: Flexnet KV2C module will mount using two tabs protruding from the bottom of the Flexnet module, and the insertion of the J2 header. There are two additional snaps (tabs) on the GE meter housing which will allow the top portion of the Flexnet KV2c module to be secured. Figure 1 Flexnet KV2c Installation Revision 0.1 5 OF 9 7-8-2010 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. SENSUS CONFIDENTIAL The Flexnet KV2c Antenna will snap into place via 4 tabs on the external side of the GE meter housing. Figure 2 Flexnet KV2c Antenna Installation Revision 0.1 6 OF 9 7-8-2010 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. SENSUS CONFIDENTIAL 2.1.3 Device Dimensions: The device printed circuit board (PCB) shall have the following dimensions as shown below. Revision 0.1 7 OF 9 7-8-2010 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. SENSUS CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Regulatory Information A.1 Compliance Information A.1.1 FCC 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 or 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. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sensus or AMDS LLC could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Warning Sensus FlexNET Modules are for professional installation only. They are to be serviced by professional personnel only. This product is NOT for consumer installation or servicing. Warning Hazardous voltages are present: To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions. Attention Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sensus may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate equipment. A.1.2 Industry Canada 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. Revision 0.1 8 OF 9 7-8-2010 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. SENSUS CONFIDENTIAL A.2 RF Exposure Statement for Flexnet L&G Focus Radiation Hazard When operating the Sensus FlexNET Module, a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.8 inches) is required between personnel and this antenna to comply with a radio-frequency exposure limit of 1.0 mW/cm2. Warning To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. A.3 FCC Labeling Requirements A.3.1 PCB FCC Label (internal label) The PCB manufacturer must place an FCC label on the PCB device such as the one shown below. Revision 0.1 9 OF 9 7-8-2010 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL…

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400 Perimeter Park Drive T: 919-379-1951 Suite K F: 919-463-7706 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com MODULAR APPROVAL REQUEST FORM 4/11/2011 Subject: Modular Approval Requirements for FCC certification for Sensus 570x Product. Reference: FCC ID: SDBFLEXGE100 Dear Application Examiner, Sensus model 570x Product is seeking modular approval for FCC ID: SDBFLEXGE100 This document is to attest that the radio bearing the FCC ID: SDBFLEXGE100 meets the requirements for a modular approval as detailed in the FCC public notice DA00-1407. Compliance to each requirement is described below: 1. The SDBFLEXGE100 modular transmitter has its own RF shielding. 2. The modular transmitter incorporates buffered modulation/data inputs. 3. The SDBFLEXGE100 is designed with integrated regulated power supplies. 4. The modular device complies with the antenna requirements of Section 15.203 and 15.204(c). (The antenna must either be permanently attached or employ a “unique” antenna coupler (at all connections between the module and the antenna, including the cable). 5. The SDBFLEXGE100 was tested in a stand-alone configuration, 6. The modular transmitter must is labeled with its own FCC ID number. 7. The modular device complies with all specific rules or operating requirements applicable to the transmitter and the manufacturer has provided adequate instructions along with the module to explain any such requirements. 8. The SDBFLEXGE100 complies with all applicable RF exposure requirements. Sincerely, Al Servais | Reliability and Compliance Program Manager 400 Perimeter Park Drive | Suite K | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-379-1951 | C: 919-208-8983 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

the wireless lab April 15, 2011 External Photographs Sensus FlexNet 570x External View of Module 1 MiCOM Labs, 440 Boulder Court, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Tel: +1 (925) 462-0304, Fax: +1 (925) 462-0306, Web: www.micomlabs.com the wireless lab External View of module 2 Page 2 of 2

the wireless lab April 15, 2011 Internal Photographs Sensus FlexNet 570x Module front MiCOM Labs, 440 Boulder Court, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Tel: +1 (925) 462-0304, Fax: +1 (925) 462-0306, Web: www.micomlabs.com the wireless lab Page 2 of 8 the wireless lab Page 3 of 8 the wireless lab Page 4 of 8 the wireless lab Page 5 of 8 the wireless lab Page 6 of 8 the wireless lab Page 7 of 8 the wireless lab Module back Page 8 of 8

COVER PAGE Test of Sensus FlexNet 570x To: FCC 47 CFR Part(s) 24, 90, 101 Test Report Serial No.: SNUS14-U1 Rev A TEST REPORT FROM Test of Sensus FlexNet 570x To FCC 47 CFR Part(s) 24, 90, 101 RSS-134 & RSS-119 Test Report Serial No.: SNUS14-U1 Rev A This report supersedes: None Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems 8609 Six Forks Road, 3rd Floor Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 USA Product Function: Remote Telemetry Module Copy No: pdf Issue Date: 2nd March 2011 This Test Report is Issued Under the Authority o f; MiCOM Labs, Inc. 440 Boulder Cour t, Suite 200 Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA Phone: +1 (925) 462-0304 Fax: +1 (92 5) 462-0306 TESTING CERTIFICATE #2381.01 www.micomlabs.com MiCOM Labs is an ISO 17025 Accredited Testing Laboratory Title: Sensus FlexNet 570x To: Serial #: Issue Date: Page: FCC 47 CFR Part(s) 24, 90, 101 SNUS14- U1 Rev A 2nd March 2011 3 of 95 This test report may be reproduced in full only. The document may only be updated by MiCOM Labs p ersonnel. Any changes will be noted in the Document History section of the report. MiCOM Labs Inc, 440 Boulder Court, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA, Phone: 925.462.0304, Fax: 925.462.0306, www.micomlabs.com This page has been left intentionally blank Title: Sensus FlexNet 570x To: Serial #: Issue Date: Page: FCC 47 CFR Part(s) 24, 90, 101 SNUS14- U1 Rev A 2nd March 2011 4 of 95 This test report may be reproduced in full only. The document may only be updated by MiCOM Labs p ersonnel. Any changes will be noted in the Document History section of the report. MiCOM Labs Inc, 440 Boulder Court, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA, Phone: 925.462.0304, Fax: 925.462.0306, www.micomlabs.com TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCREDITATION, LISTINGS & RECOGNITION ..........................................................5 TESTING ACCREDITATION .......................................................................................... 5 RECOGNITION................................................................................................................ 6 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION........................................................................................... 7 1. TEST RESULT CERTIFICATE .................................................................................9 2. REFERENCES AND MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ......................................10 2.1. Normative References .......................................................................................... 10 2.2. Test and Uncertainty Procedures ......................................................................... 10 3. PRODUCT DETAILS AND TEST CONFIGURATIONS ........................................11 3.1. Technical Details .................................................................................................. 11 3.2. Scope of Test Program ......................................................................................... 12 3.3. Equipment Model(s) and Serial Number(s) .......................................................... 12 3.4. Antenna Details .................................................................................................... 12 3.5. Cabling and I/O Ports ........................................................................................... 13 3.6. Test Configurations............................................................................................... 13 3.7. Equipment Modifications....................................................................................... 15 3.8. Deviations from the Test Standard ....................................................................... 16 3.9. Subcontracted Testing or Third Party Data .......................................................... 16 4. TEST SUMMARY ....................................................................................................17 5. TEST RESULTS ......................................................................................................19 5.1. Device Characteristics .......................................................................................... 19 5.1.1. Output Power ........................................................................................ 19 5.1.2. Occupied Bandwidth and Spectrum Mask ............................................ 22 5.1.3. Frequency Stability; Temperature Variations, and Voltage Variations .. 47 5.1.4. Spurious Emissions from Antenna Terminals ....................................... 52 5.1.5. Maximum Permissible Exposure ........................................................... 67 5.1.6. Radiated Spurious Emissions ............................................................... 68 5.1.7. AC Wireline Conducted Emissions (0.15 – 30 MHz)............................. 85 6. TEST SET-UP PHOTOGRAPHS............................................................................88 6.1. General Measurement Test Set-Up ...................................................................... 88 6.2. General Measurement – Environmental Chamber ............................................... 89 6.3. Radiated Emissions Module Test Configuration ................................................... 90 6.4. Radiated Emissions below 1 GHz ........................................................................ 91 6.5. Radiated Emissions below 1 GHz (2) ................................................................... 92 6.6. Radiated Digital Emissions above 1 GHz ............................................................. 93 7. TEST EQUIPMENT DETAILS.................................................................................94 Title: Sensus FlexNet 570x To: Serial #: Issue Date: Page: FCC 47 CFR Part(s) 24, 90, 101 SNUS14- U1 Rev A 2nd March 2011 5 of 95 This test report may be reproduced in full only. The document may only be updated by MiCOM Labs p ersonnel. Any changes will be noted in the Document History section of the report. MiCOM Labs Inc, 440 Boulder Court, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA, Phone: 925.…

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the wireless lab April 15, 2011 Test Setup Photographs Sensus FlexNet 570x General Measurement Test Set-Up MiCOM Labs, 440 Boulder Court, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Tel: +1 (925) 462-0304, Fax: +1 (925) 462-0306, Web: www.micomlabs.com the wireless lab General Measurement – Environmental Chamber Page 2 of 6 the wireless lab Radiated Emissions Module Test Configuration Page 3 of 6 the wireless lab Radiated Emissions below 1 GHz Page 4 of 6 the wireless lab Radiated Emissions below 1 GHz (2) Page 5 of 6 the wireless lab Radiated Digital Emissions above 1 GHz Page 6 of 6