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SDBGFL2Utility Meter Transceiver Module

Sensus Metering Systems Inc.
Utility Meter Transceiver Module - FCC ID SDBGFL2 - Sensus Metering Systems Inc.
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Application Details

Equipment Class
PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter
Date of Grant
Feb 23, 2011
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
Feb 22, 2011
Equipment Note
Utility Meter Transceiver Module
Frequency Range
959.85000000 - 960.00000000
Company
Sensus Metering Systems Inc.
Country
United States

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Cover Letter(s)

400 Perimeter Park Drive T: 919-379-1951 Suite K F: 919-463-7706 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Wednesday September 29, 2010 To whom it may concern: I hereby appoint Sam Wismer of Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc. to act as our agent in the preparation of an application for equipment authorization of the GFL2 to the FCC Rules and Regulations. I certify that all exhibits contained within this filing properly describe the device or system for which authorization is sought. I further certify that appropriate arrangements have been made to assure that production units of this equipment bearing the name GFL2 and FCC IDENTIFIER SDBGFL2 listed in this application will continue to comply with the Commission's requirements. I further certify by signature below that no party (per 47 CFR 1.2002(b)) to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits, including FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). This appointment also includes the authority to complete FCC Form 731 on our behalf and sign the application as an authorized agent. This authorization is valid for GFL2 ONLY, and shall not be utilized for any other matters on the behalf of Sensus. 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

Cover Letter(s)

400 Perimeter Park Drive T: 919-379-1951 Suite K F: 919-463-7706 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com 1 of 3 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure Memorandum MemorandumMemorandum Memorandum September 29, 2010 Sensus OEMs: This memorandum serves as an additional agreement between Sensus and its OEMs stating that the OEMs will use the Sensus FlexNet module (See Appendix 1) in accordance with the FCC rules on modular approved devices. The Sensus FlexNet Transceiver is professionally installed inside various Sensus and third party endpoints (See Appendix 2). The module label will be located either on the side of the host endpoint and will display both the FCC and IC IDs of the FlexNet module. Confidentiality of the internal photos and the technical manual is being requested because this is a non-consumer device which is not accessible by the general public, professionally installed, and is only serviceable by Sensus, or designated technicians. Please feel free to contact me directly should there be any questions regarding this matter . Respectfully, Al Servais | Reliability and Compliance Program Manager 400 Perimeter Park | Suite K | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-379-1951 | C: 919-208-8983 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com 2 of 3 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Memorandum Disclosure MemorandumDisclosure Memorandum Disclosure Memorandum Appendix 1 Appendix 1Appendix 1 Appendix 1 Sensus GFL2 Modular Device 3 of 3 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Memorandum Disclosure MemorandumDisclosure Memorandum Disclosure Memorandum Appendix 2 Appendix 2Appendix 2 Appendix 2 The radio module within the Sensus or OEM Endpoint

Cover Letter(s)

400 Perimeter Park Drive T: 919-379-1951 Suite K F: 919-463-7706 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com Wednesday September 29, 2010 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 1435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: SDBGFL2 Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, we hereby request confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below: Exhibit Type File Name Justification Schematic 10-0172 – Schematics.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Parts List 10-0172 – Parts List.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Theory Of Operation 10-0172 – Theory of Operation.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Manual 10-0172 – Manual.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Internal Photos 10-0172 – Internal Photos.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Tune-Up Procedure 10-0172 – Tune-up Procedure.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret System Block Diagram 10-0172 – System Block Diagram Proprietary Information and Trade Secret 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 applicant or designated technicians. The Manual is technical and is not provided to the consumer because the consumer cannot service or install the device. Therefore confidentiality of the Manual is also requested. The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials may be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The product covered by this Confidentiality Request is not sold to any OEM and is only installed in Sensus Products by Sensus Employees or Contractors. The applicant understands that pursuant to Section 0.457 of the Rules, disclosure of this application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Sincerely, Al Servais | Reliability and Compliance Program Manager 400 Perimeter Park Drive | Suite K | Raleigh, NC 27560 USA T: 919-379-1951 | C: 919-208-8983 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

Cover Letter(s)

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 November 22, 2010 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: SDBGFL2 To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Sensus Metering Systems, Inc., for evaluation of their model GFL2 for certification under FCC Part CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C. The GFL2 is a stand-alone module consisting of a single printed circuit board which is designed to be integrated into specific host devices. The GFL2 was tested in full to the requirements of the aforementioned rules and was found to be in compliance. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

Cover Letter(s)

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 2/21/2011 Subject: Modular Approval Requirements for FCC certification for Sensus GFL2 Product. Reference: FCC ID: SDBGFL2 Dear Application Examiner, Sensus ZIGMOD10 Product is seeking modular approval for FCC ID: SDBGFL2 This document is to attest that the radio bearing the FCC ID: SDBGFL2 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 SDBGFL2 modular transmitter has its own RF shielding. 2. The modular transmitter incorporates buffered modulation/data inputs. 3. The SDBGFL2 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 SDBGFL2 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 SDBGFL2 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

External Photos

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 10-0172.W06.11.A Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems Model: GFL2 External Photos 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 The GFL2 is a modular device in which internal photos have been held confidential. There are no associated external photographs considering the modular classification.

ID Label/Location Info

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 10-0172.W06.11.A Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: GFL2 Label Information PA101 CO1 PA201 CO2 PA601 CO6 PA701 CO7 PA801 CO8 PA901 CO9 PA1001 CO10 PA1101 CO11 PA1201 CO12 PA1301 CO13 PA1401 CO14 PA1501 CO15 PA1601 CO16 PA1701 CO17 PA1801 CO18 PA1901 CO19 PA2001 CO20 PA2101 CO21 PA2201 CO22 PA2301 CO23 PA2401 CO24 PA2501 CO25 PA2601 CO26 PA2701 CO27 PA2801 CO28 PA2901 CO29 PA3001 CO30 PA3101 CO31 PA3201 CO32 PA3301 CO33 PA5201CO52 PA7801 CO78 PA7901 CO79 PA8001 CO80 PA8101 CO81 PA8201 CO82 PA8301 CO83 PA8401 CO84 PA8601 CO86 PA8701 CO87 PA8801 CO88 PA8901 CO89 PA9001 CO90 PA10001 CO100 PA10101 CO101 PA10201 CO102 PA10301 CO103 PA10401 CO104 PA10501 CO105 PA10601 CO106 PA10701 CO107 PA10801 CO108 PAC101 PAC102 COC1 PAC201PAC202 COC2 PAC301PAC302COC3 PAC401 PAC402 COC4 PAC501PAC502 COC5 PAC601PAC602COC6 PAC701PAC702 COC7 PAC801PAC802 COC8 PAC901 PAC902 COC9 PAC1001 PAC1002 COC10 PAC1101 PAC1102 COC11 PAC1201 PAC1202 COC12 PAC1301 PAC1302 COC13 PAC1401 PAC1402 COC14 PAC1501PAC1502 COC15 PAC1601PAC1602COC16 PAC1701PAC1702COC17 PAC1801PAC1802COC18 PAC1901 PAC1902 COC19 PAC2001PAC2002COC20 PAC2101 PAC2102 COC21 PAC2201 PAC2202 COC22 PAC2301PAC2302COC23 PAC2401 PAC2402 COC24 PAC2501 PAC2502 COC25 PAC2601PAC2602COC26 PAC2701 PAC2702 COC27 PAC2801 PAC2802 COC28 PAC2901 PAC2902 COC29 PAC3002PAC3001 COC30 PAC3101 PAC3102 COC31 PAC3201 PAC3202 COC32 PAC3301 PAC3302 COC33 PAC3501 PAC3502 COC35 PAC3601 PAC3602 COC36 PAC3702 PAC3701 COC37 PAC3802PAC3801COC38 PAC3901 PAC3902 COC39 PAC4001 PAC4002 COC40 PAC4101PAC4102 COC41 PAC4202 PAC4201 COC42 PAC4302PAC4301 COC43 PAC4402 PAC4401 COC44 PAC4502 PAC4501 COC45 PAC4601 PAC4602 COC46 PAC4702PAC4701 COC47 PAC4802PAC4801COC48 PAC4902 PAC4901 COC49 PAC5002 PAC5001 COC50 PAC5101PAC5102 COC51 PAC5201 PAC5202 COC52 PAC5301PAC5302COC53 PAC5402 PAC5401 COC54 PAC5501PAC5502 COC55 PAC5602 PAC5601 COC56 PAC5701 PAC5702 COC57 PAC5801PAC5802 COC58 PAC5901PAC5902 COC59 PAC6001 PAC6002 COC60 PAC6101 PAC6102 COC61 PAC6201 PAC6202 COC62 PAC6301PAC6302 COC63 PAC6402PAC6401 COC64 PAC6502PAC6501COC65 PAC6602PAC6601COC66 PAC6702 PAC6701 COC67 PAC6802 PAC6801 COC68 PAC6902PAC6901COC69 PAC7002PAC7001COC70 PAC7101PAC7102COC71 PAC7202 PAC7201 COC72 PAC7301 PAC7302 COC73 PAC7402 PAC7401 COC74 PAC7502 PAC7501 COC75 PAC7602 PAC7601 COC76 PAC7701PAC7702COC77 PAC7801 PAC7802 COC78 PAC7902 PAC7901 COC79 PAC8001 PAC8002 COC80 PAC8101PAC8102 COC81 PAC8201PAC8202COC82 PAC8302 PAC8301 COC83 PAC8401 PAC8402 COC84 PAC8501 PAC8502 COC85 PAC8602PAC8601 COC86 PAC8702 PAC8701 COC87 PAC8801PAC8802COC88 PAC8901PAC8902COC89 PAC9002PAC9001 COC90 PAC9102PAC9101 COC91 PAC9201 PAC9202 COC92 PAC9301 PAC9302 COC93 PAC9401PAC9402COC94 PAC9501PAC9502COC95 PAC9602PAC9601 COC96 PAC9701PAC9702COC97 PAC9801PAC9802 COC98 PAC9901PAC9902COC99 PAC10001PAC10002 COC100 PAC10101 PAC10102 COC101 PAC10201 PAC10202 COC102 PAC10302PAC10301COC103 PAC10402PAC10401 COC104 PAC10501PAC10502COC105 PAC10601 PAC10602 COC106 PAC10701 PAC10702 COC107 PAC10802 PAC10801 COC108 PAC10902PAC10901 COC109 PAC11002PAC11001COC110 PAC11102PAC11101 COC111 PAC11201 PAC11202 COC112 PAC11302 PAC11301 COC113 PAC11401PAC11402COC114 PAC11502 PAC11501 COC115 PAC11602 PAC11601 COC116 PAC11702 PAC11701 COC117 PAC11801 PAC11802 COC118 PAC11902 PAC11901 COC119 PAC12002 PAC12001 COC120 PAC12101 PAC12102 COC121 PAC12202PAC12201COC122 PAC12301PAC12302 COC123 PAC12401PAC12402COC124 PAC12501 PAC12502 COC125 PAC12601 PAC12602 COC126 PAC12701 PAC12702 COC127 PAC12801 PAC12802 COC128 PAC15001 PAC15002 COC150 PAC16002PAC16001COC160 PAC16102 PAC16101 COC161 PAC17001PAC17002 COC170 PAC19002PAC19001COC190PAC19102PAC19101COC191PAC19202PAC19201COC192PAC19302PAC19301COC193 PAC20001PAC20002 COC200 PAC20102 PAC20101 COC201 PAC20202 PAC20201 COC202 PAC20302PAC20301COC203 PAC20402PAC20401 COC204 PAC22002 PAC22001 COC220 PAC22102 PAC22101 COC221 PAC22202 PAC22201 COC222 PAC22302 PAC22301 COC223 PAC23001PAC23002COC230 PAC23101 PAC23102 COC231 PAC23201 PAC23202 COC232 PAD102PAD101 COD1 PAD402PAD401 PAD403 COD4 PAD501PAD502 COD5 PAD601 PAD602 COD6 PAD701 PAD702 COD7 PAD1006 PAD1004 PAD1001 PAD1002 PAD1003 PAD1005 COD10 PAD1106 PAD1104 PAD1101 PAD1102 PAD1103 PAD1105 COD11 PAD1206 PAD1204 PAD1201 PAD1202 PAD1203 PAD1205 COD12 PAD1306 PAD1304 PAD1301 PAD1302 PAD1303 PAD1305 COD13 PAD10003 PAD10001PAD10002 COD100 COFID1 COFID2 COFID3 PAFL105PAFL102 PAFL106 PAFL104 PAFL103 PAFL101 COFL1 PAG104 PAG103PAG102 PAG101 COG1 PAJ101PAJ102PAJ103PAJ104PAJ105PAJ106PAJ107 COJ1 PAJ204PAJ203PAJ202PAJ201 COJ2 PAL101 PAL102 COL1 PAL201 PAL202 COL2 PAL301 PAL302 COL3 PAL401 PAL402 COL4 PAL501 PAL502 COL5 PAL601 PAL602 COL6 PAL801PAL802 COL8 PAL902PAL901COL9 PAL1002PAL1001 COL10 PAL1102PAL1101COL11 PAL1201 PAL1202 COL12 PAL1301 PAL1302 COL13 PAL1401 PAL1402 COL14 PAL1501PAL1502COL15 PAL1602PAL1601COL16 PAL1701 PAL1702 COL17 PAL1801 PAL1802 COL18 PAL1902PAL1901 COL19 PAL2001 PAL2002 COL20 PAL2102 PAL2101 COL21 PAL2201 PAL2202 COL22 PAL2302 PAL2301 COL23 PAL2401 PAL2402 COL24 PAL2502 PAL2501 COL25 PAL2601PAL2602 COL26 PAL2702 PAL2701 COL27 PAL2801PAL2802 COL28 PAL2902 PAL2901 COL29 PAL3002 PAL3001 COL30 PAL3102 PAL3101 COL31 PAL3201 PAL3202 COL32 PAL3301PAL3302COL33 PAL3401 PAL3402 COL34 PAL3501 PAL3502 COL35 PAL15002PAL15001COL150 PAL16001PAL16002COL160 PAQ102PAQ101 PAQ103 COQ1 PAQ202 PAQ201 PAQ203 COQ2 PAQ303 PAQ302 PAQ301 COQ3 PAQ401PAQ402 PAQ403 COQ4 PAQ502PAQ501 PAQ503 COQ5 PAQ602 PAQ601 PAQ603 COQ6 PAQ702 PAQ701 PAQ703 COQ7 PAQ801 PAQ802 PAQ803COQ8 PAQ4002PAQ4001 PAQ4003 COQ40 PAR101PAR102COR1 PAR201 PAR202 COR2 PAR301PAR302COR3 PAR401PAR402COR4 PAR501PAR502COR5 PAR601 PAR602 COR6 PAR1801 PAR1802 COR18 PAR1902 PAR1901 COR19 PAR2001 PAR2002 COR20 PAR2201PAR2202 COR22 PAR2302 PAR2301 COR23 PAR2502PAR250…

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RF Exposure Info

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 10-0172.W06.11.A Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: GFL2 RF Exposure Model: GFL2 FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 General Information: Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. ACS Project: 10-0172 Device Category: Mobile Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Technical Information: Antenna Type: PCB Printed Dipole Antenna Gain: 0dBi Maximum Transmitter Conducted Power: 30.99 dBm Maximum System EIRP: 30.99 dBm, 1.256 W Exposure Conditions: Greater than 20 centimeters MPE Calculation The Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) is calculated as follows: S = 2 4R PG  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) MPE Calculator for Mobile Equipment Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* 959.92530.990.641256.0301.000 200.250 Power Density (mW/cm^2) Distance (cm) Transmit Frequency (MHz) Radio Power (dBm) Power Density Limit (mW/Cm2) Radio Power (mW) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (mW eq.) Installation Guidelines The installation manual should contain text similar to the following advising how to install the equipment to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements: RF Exposure In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 centimeters will be maintained. Conclusion This device complies with the MPE requirements by providing adequate separation between the device, any radiating structure and the general population.

Test Report

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 10-0172.W06.11.A Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Model: GFL2 Test Begin Date: June 14, 2010 Test End Date: June 29, 2010 Report Issue Date: December 3, 2010 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government. Reviewed by: Kirby Munroe Director, Wireless Certifications 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 49 pages ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Table of Contents 1.0 GENERAL 3 1.1 Purpose 3 1.2 Product Description 3 1.3 Test Methodology 3 1.3.1 Test Configurations and Justification 3 1.3.2 In-Band Testing Methodology 3 1.4 Emission Designators 4 2.0 TEST FACILITIES 5 2.1 Location 5 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications 5 2.3 Radiated Emissions Test Site Description 6 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site 6 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) 7 2.4 Conducted Emissions Test Site Description 8 3.0 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES 8 4.0 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT 9 5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 10 6.0 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP AND BLOCK DIAGRAM 10 7.0 SUMMARY OF TESTS 11 7.1 RF Power Output 11 7.1.1 Measurement Procedure 11 7.1.2 Measurement Results 11 7.2 Occupied Bandwidth (Emission Limits) 16 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure 16 7.2.2 Measurement Results 16 7.3 Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals 34 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure 34 7.3.2 Measurement Results 34 7.4 Field Strength of Spurious Emissions 42 7.4.1 Measurement Procedure 42 7.4.2 Measurement Results 43 7.5 Frequency Stability 45 7.5.1 Measurement Procedure 45 7.5.2 Measurement Results 46 7.6 Radiated Emissions (Unintentional Radiators/Receiver) 49 7.6.1 Measurement Procedure 49 7.6.2 Measurement Results 49 8.0 CONCLUSION 49 Model: GFL2 FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, and Part 101 Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations; and RSS 119 and 134 of Industry Canada’s Radio Standard Specifications. 1.2 Product Description The GFL2 is Two Way Endpoint device used in utility metering applications. It is a battery operated transceiver hardware / software architecture which is able to support Walk By, Drive By, and Fixed Base 2-Watt operation. Manufacturer Information: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. 400 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite K Morrisville, NC 27560 Test Sample Serial Numbers: 023001069 (Radiated), ACS #4 (conducted) Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. 1.3 Test Methodology 1.3.1 Test Configurations and Justification For RF conducted measurements, the GFL2 was modified with an external RF connector to the PCB. The GFL2 utilizes a non-detachable antenna for normal operation but for RF conducted testing the antennas were disconnected and a 50-Ohm test cable soldered (with the appropriate ground connection) to the PCB. The GFL2 operates using various modulation formats/modes all of which were evaluated and worst case data presented where applicable. 1.3.2 In-Band Testing Methodology For testing in accordance with 47 CFR 2.1046-2.1057, OET/Lab recommends that the following be used to select test frequencies for licensed devices: Frequency range over which device operates Number of frequencies Location in the range of operation 1 MHz or less 1 Middle 1 to 10 MHz 2 1 near top and 1 near bottom 10 to 100 MHz 3 1 near top, 1 near middle and 1 near bottom Model: GFL2 FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 The GFL2 module is designed to operate in multiple bands under the requirements of CFR 47 Parts 24, 90, and 101. The following is a list of the frequency bands of operation sorted based on the FCC rule parts in which the band is associated. CFR Title 47 Rule Part Frequency Band of Operation (MHz) 24D 901.0 - 902.0 24D 930.0 - 931.0 24D 940.0 - 941.0 90 896.0 - 901.0 90 935.0 - 940.0 101 928.85 - 929.0 101 932.0 - 932.5 101 941.0 - 941.5 101 959.85 - 960.0 Based on the requirements set forth in accordance 47 CFR 2.1046-2.1057 as stated above, the methodology in selecting the places to test in the available bands of operation is outlined in the following table. CFR Title 47 Rule Part Frequency Band of Operation (MHz) Location in the Range of Operation 90 896.0 - 901.0 24D 901.0 - 902.0 1 near top and 1 near bottom 101 928.85 - 929.0 Middle 24D 930.0 - 931.0 Middle 101 932.0 - 932.5 Middle 90 935.0 - 940.0 24D 940.0 - 941.0 101 941.0 - 941.5 1 near top and 1 near bottom 101 959.85 - 960.0 Middle The data provided in this report is sorted based on the rule part. 1.4 Emission Designators The GFL2 transceiver produces (8) distinct modulation formats. The emissions designators for the nine modulation types used by the GFL2 transceiver are as follows: EMISSIONS DESIGNATORS: Normal Mode: 9K60F2D (7-FSK) Double Density Mode: 9K60F2D (13-FSK) C&I Mode: 4K80F2D (7-FSK) Priority Mode: 4K80F2D (13-FSK) Boost Mode: 1K10F2D (7-FSK) MPass Mode (5K): 5K90F1D (2-GFSK) MPass Mode (10K): 11K8F1D (2-GFSK) MPass Mode (12.5K): 14K8F1D (2-GFSK) Model: GFL2 FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5 2.0 TEST FACILITIES 2.1 Location The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at th…

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Test Setup Photos

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 10-0172.W06.11.A Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: GFL2 Test Setup Photos Model(s): GFL2 FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Figure 1: Radiated Emissions Model(s): GFL2 FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Figure 2: Radiated Emissions Model(s): GFL2 FCC ID: SDBGFL2 IC: 2220A-GFL2 ACS Report: 10-0172.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 Figure 3: Radiated Emissions (Substitution Measurement)

Contact Information

Applicant

Ray Britt(Senior Director, Global System Test)
[email protected]919-665-7878Fax: 919-317-6210

Test Firm

Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.Randy Abernathy
[email protected]770-831-8048Fax: 770-831-8598

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower OutputEmissionTolerance
25101C959.85 MHz - 960 MHz1.26 W14K8F1D1.5 ppm
Modular Type
Single Modular Approval
Confidentiality
Long Term
Grant Notes
Modular Approval. Power listed is conducted. This Modular Approval is limited to installation for mobile and fixed applications only. This grant is valid only when the device is installed by the grantee or contractors employed by the grantee who are instructed to ensure that the end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install the device. The transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers and end-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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