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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBFPGMR FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 15.209 ACS Report Number: 07-0270 – 15C Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Model(s): FPGMR User’s Guide 450 N. Gallatin Avenue Uniontown, PA 15401 FLEXNET Field Programmer (FPGMR) INSTALLATION TOOL USER’S GUIDE Draft Copy 8-24-06 VO.2 Table of Contents 1 FPGMR Power Button...........................................3 2 GPS LINK OK...............................................4 3 Installation Process...........................................7 4 Appendix A: Regulatory Information......................8 FPGMR User’s Guide VO.1 3 OF 8 03-17-06 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS. REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. Section 1 FPGMR Power On/Off Button To power up the Handheld Installation Tool, press the Power On/Off button in the bottom left hand corner. When pressed, the Handheld Unit will power up. The power OK LED will light solid green, and the GPS LINK light will blink red. Power On/Off Butto n FPGMR User’s Guide VO.1 4 OF 8 03-17-06 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS. REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. Section 2 GPS LINK OK After Powering the Handheld device, the GPS LINK LED will be blinking red meaning the GPS receiver in the unit has not achieved a GPS lock yet, and the current position is not known. The Handheld unit cannot be used to install a meter until GPS lock is achieved. GPS LINK OK LED FPGMR User’s Guide VO.1 5 OF 8 03-17-06 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS. REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. 2.1 In an outdoor open space, hold the unit with LEDs pointing towards the sky. The unit can also be placed face up on any flat surface until GPS lock is achieved. If the handheld unit is turned on after being off for several hours, GPS lock may take longer, up to four minutes. After that, the unit should only take a few seconds to acquire a GPS lock. When a GPS lock is acquired, the GPS LINK OK LED will light solid green. A solid green light means that GPS coordinates are updating every second. If the handheld device is taken to an unfavorable RF location, such as under a building, the GPS LINK OK LED will blink green once a second. This indicates that the coordinates in the Handheld are not updating, and the last known coordinates will be used. The handheld unit can still be used to install meters in this state. FPGMR User’s Guide VO.1 6 OF 8 03-17-06 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS. REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. Section 3 Installation Process After the GPS LINK OK LED turns green, you may begin the installation process. Start by holding the Installation Tool vertically on the right side of the meter making sure the command meter arrow on the left of the Installation tool is lined up with the center of the electric meter as shown below. 3.1 Installation Button Installation: Once the installation tool is in position, use the install meter button to begin the setup process. Once the process has begun, the Handheld Device must be kept in place until the installation is complete. Install Meter Button FPGMR User’s Guide VO.1 7 OF 8 03-17-06 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS. REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. When the Installation process has begun, the METER INSTALL OK LED will blink red repeatedly showing that the installation is in progress. *IMPORTANT* Hold the handheld in position until the METER INSTALL OK LED stops blinking red or turns solid green. When the installation process is complete, if successful, the METER INSTALL OK LED will turn solid green for approximately four seconds. If the installation is not successful, the METER INSTALL OK LED will not be lit in any color. If the meter installation process is not successful, the installation process may be repeated. If the installation fails two consecutive times, the meter is not functioning properly and should be replaced. METER INSTALL OK LED FPGMR User’s Guide VO.1 8 OF 8 03-17-06 TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS. REPRODUCTION WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED. APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION: COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: 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 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. 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. Industry Canada: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment …

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Federal Communications Commission Date 6-29-07 Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Gentlemen: Sensus Metering Systems respectfully requests confidentiality of certain materials provided with the submission of the FPGMR under FCC ID: SDBFPGMR in accordance with FCC Regulations 0.459. The confidentiality request applies to the following: • 07-0270 - Schematics.pdf • 07-0270 - Parts List.pdf • 07-0270 - Theory of Operations.pdf • 07-0270 - System Block Diagram.pdf • 07-0270 - Internal Photos.pdf Confidentiality of the Internal Photos is being requested because this is a non- consumer device which is not accessible by the general public and is only serviceable by the licensee or designated technicians. The FPGMR has been developed at considerable effort and expense by Sensus Metering Systems. 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: William Jones_____________ Signature:_______________________________ Title: _ RF Engineer ________ Date: 6-29-07 Sensus Metering Systems Inc. Communications Group, Santa Barbara 44 Castilian Drive Goleta, Ca 93118 Telephone 805-562-5390 Facsimile 805-562-9134 Date: __06/29/2007_________________________

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBFPGMR FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 15.209 ACS Report Number: 07-0270 – 15C Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Model(s): FPGMR External Photographs Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: External Photographs – Front Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: External Photographs – Back Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 3: External Photographs – Side Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 4: External Photographs – Side Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 5: External Photographs – Top Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 6: External Photographs – Bottom

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBFPGMR FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 15.209 ACS Report Number: 07-0270 – 15C Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Model(s): FPGMR Label Information Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: Label Information – Sample Label Sensus Metering Systems Model# FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR IC: 2220A-FPGMR This device compiles 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. This device contains FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB01 / IC: 2220A-TXCVRBB01. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sensus Metering Systems could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: Label Information – Label Location

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBFPGMR FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 15.209 ACS Report Number: 07-0270 – 15C Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Model(s): FPGMR Test Begin Date: June 18, 2007 Test End Date: June 26, 2007 Report Issue Date: July 17, 2007 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency. 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 12 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Table of Contents 1.0 General 3 1.1 Purpose 3 1.2 Product Description 3 1.2.1 General 3 1.2.2 Intended Use 3 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations 3 2.0 Test Facilities 4 2.1 Location 4 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications 4 2.3 Radiated Emissions Test Site Description 5 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site 5 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) 6 2.4 Conducted Emissions Test Site Description 7 3.0 Applicable Standards and References 7 4.0 List of Test Equipment 8 5.0 Support Equipment 8 6.0 EUT Setup Block Diagram 8 7.0 Summary of Tests 9 7.1 Section 15.203 - Antenna Requirement 9 7.2 Section 15.207 – Power Line Conducted Emissions 9 7.3.1 Test Methodology 9 7.3.2 Test Results 9 7.3 Section 15.109 - Radiated Emissions (Unintentional Radiation) 10 7.3.1 Test Methodology 10 7.3.2 Test Results 10 7.4 99% Occupied Bandwidth 10 7.4.1 Test Methodology 10 7.4.2 Test Results 10 7.5 Section 15.209 – Radiated Spurious Emissions 11 7.5.1 Test Methodology 11 7.5.2 Distance Correction for Measurements Below 30MHz 11 7.5.3 Test Results 11 7.5.4 Sample Calculations 12 8.0 CONCLUSION 12 Additional Exhibits Included In Filing Internal Photographs External Photographs Test Setup Photographs Product Labeling Schematics Installation/Users Guide Theory of Operation BOM (Parts List) System Block Diagram Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR ACS Report: 07-0270 – 15C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations. 1.2 Product Description 1.2.1 General The FLEXNET Field Programmer (FPGMR) is a handheld device used for utility meter installations. The FPGMR provides initial set up instructions, as well as post installation re-programming, to electric, gas and water meters that reside in the SMS fixed wireless telemetry network. The FPGMR incorporates an 896 kHz low frequency inductive transmitter for near field communication to the field devices. The FPGMR also includes a certified licensed transceiver module (FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB01) as well a GPS receiver. Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems 8601 six forks Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Factory Contact: Bob Davis Sensus Metering Systems 114 Northpark Blvd Suite 10 Covington, LA 70433 985-773-1236 Detailed photographs of the EUT are filed separately with this filing. 1.2.2 Intended Use The FLEXNET Field Programmer (FPGMR) is a handheld device used for utility meter installations. 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations For testing purposes, the FPGMR was connected to a Sensus model AR5000. This is a typical system configuration and represents a worst case data. Although the FPGMR utilizes both the 896 kHz transmitter and pre-approved TXCVRBB01 transceiver (FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB01), there are no provisions for operating these radios simultaneously and therefore testing for inter-modulation products was not required. Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR ACS Report: 07-0270 – 15C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 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: 200612-0 Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR ACS Report: 07-0270 – 15C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5 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 is 150cm in diameter and is located 160cm from the back wall of the chamber. The chamber is grounded via 1 - 8’ copper ground rod, installed at the center of the back wall, it is bound to the ground plane using 3/4" stainless steel braided cable. The turntable is all steel, flush mounted table installed in an all steel frame. The table is remotely operated from inside the control room…

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBFPGMR FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 15.209 ACS Report Number: 07-0270 – 15C Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Model(s): FPGMR Test Setup Photographs Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: Test Setup – Radiated Emissions < 30MHz Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: Test Setup – Radiated Emissions > 30MHz Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 3: Test Setup – AC Power Line Conducted Emissions Model: FPGMR FCC ID: SDBFPGMR 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 4: Test Setup – AC Power Line Conducted Emissions