SDBIDTB007Stratus IQ+ Radio Module

Hardware Test-Regulatory T: 919-665-7878 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com 1 of 1 Modular Instruction Manual Statement September 28, 2023 Dear Application Examiner: Sensus USA Inc, FCC grantee code SDB and ISED grantee code 2220A, wishes to submit the IDTB007 product as a modularly approved device. This device will not be licensed for third party use, nor will it be sold as a modular device. Sensus will use this module in our own electric meter products. As the sole host and module manufacturer, Sensus will not submit a manual in the certification application. Installation instructions are contained within internal manufacturing documents and all applicable compliance statements are contained in the Theory of Operations which will be held in long term confidentiality. This product is labeled as: FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Sincerely, Ray Britt | Sr. Director, Global System Test 637 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-665-7878 | F: 919-317-6210 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

Hardware Test-Regulatory T: 919-665-7878 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com To: Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Date: September 26, 2023 Ref: Attestation Statements Part 2.911(d)(7) Filing FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 Sensus (“the applicant”) certifies that, as of the date of the filing of the application, Ray Britt is our designated U.S. agent for service of process for the above referenced FCC ID. Sensus accepts to maintain an agent for no less than one year after the grantee has terminated all marketing and importation or the conclusion of any Commission-related proceeding involving the equipment. Sensus accepts, as of the date of the filing of the application, the obligation of the designated U.S. agent for service of process for the above referenced FCC ID. Designated U.S. Agent Information: Name: Sensus Address: 637 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 USA Contact Person: Ray Britt Tel.: 919-665-7878 Email: [email protected] FRN: 0003180007 Sincerely, Ray Britt | Sr. Director, Global System Test 637 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-665-7878 | F: 919-317-6210 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

Hardware Test-Regulatory T: 919-665-7878 637 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com Date: September 26, 2023 To: Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Ref: Attestation Statements Part 2.911(d)(5)(i) and Part 2.911(d)(5)(ii) Filing Re. KDB 986446 D01 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 Dear Sir or Madam, Sensus (“the applicant”) certifies that the equipment for which authorization is sought is not “covered” equipment prohibited from receiving an equipment authorization pursuant to section 2.903 of the FCC rules. We also certify that, as of the date of the filing of the application, the applicant is not identified on the Covered List as an entity producing “covered” equipment. If you have any questions, please contact us. Sincerely, Ray Britt | Sr. Director, Global System Test 637 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-665-7878 | F: 919-317-6210 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

Hardware Test-Regulatory T: 919-665-7878 637 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION September 26, 2023 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 To whom it may concern: I hereby appoint Rossana Sarai of TÜV SÜD to act as our agent in the preparation of an application for an equipment authorization of the SDBIDTB007 to the FCC Rules and Regulations. I certify that all exhibits contained within this filing properly describe the device or system for which the permissive change is sought. I further certify that appropriate arrangements have been made to assure that production units of this equipment bearing the name IDTB007 and FCC IDENTIFIER SDBIDTB007 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 IDTB007 ONLY and shall not be utilized for any other matters on the behalf of Sensus. Sincerely, Ray Britt | Sr. Director, Global System Test 637 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-665-7878 | F: 919-317-6210 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

Hardware Test-Regulatory T: 919-665-7878 637 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com September 26, 2023 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 1435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 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 Justification Schematic Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Parts List Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Theory of Operation Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Internal Photos Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Block Diagram Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Tune Up Procedure 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. Internal photos are not distributed except for regulatory filings or manufacturing documentation. 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 may or may not be sold to any OEM and is only installed in Sensus Products by Sensus Employees or Contractors. All sales of this non-consumer product are to third parties that are subject to the NDA. 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, Ray Britt | Sr. Director, Global System Test 637 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-665-7878 | F: 919-317-6210 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

Hardware Test-Regulatory T: 919-665-7878 637 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com 1 of 1 MODULAR APPROVAL REQUEST FORM 9/28/2023 Subject: Modular Approval Requirements for FCC certification for Sensus Product. Reference: FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 Dear Application Examiner, Sensus IDTB007 Product is seeking modular approval for FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 This document is to attest that the radio bearing the FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 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 modular transmitter has its own RF shielding. 2. The modular transmitter has buffered modulation/data inputs. 3. The modular transmitter has its own power supply regulation. 4. The modular transmitter is a licensed rule service transmitter. The module is always professionally installed and integrated into only Sensus products. 5. The modular transmitter has been tested in a stand-alone configuration, 6. The modular transmitter is labeled with its own FCC ID number. 7. The modular transmitter complies with any specific rule or operating requirements applicable to the transmitter and the manufacturer must provide adequate instructions along with the module to explain any such requirements. 8. The modular transmitter complies with applicable RF exposure requirements. Sincerely, Ray Britt | Sr. Director, Global System Test 637 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-665-7878 | F: 919-317-6210 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

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The FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 is a modular device in which internal photos have been held long term confidential. There are no associated external photos considering the modular clasicfication.

Hardware Test - Regulatory 639 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 USA IDTB007 Label and Label Location

TÜV SÜD America 5610 West Sligh Ave., Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: 813-284-2715 www.tuv-sud-america.com TÜV SÜD Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 FCC Rule Part: 47 CFR Part 2.1091 TÜV SÜD Project Number: 72187705 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems Inc. Model: IDTB007 RF Exposure Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America Inc. Page 2 General Information: Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Inc. Device Category: Mobile Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Device Characteristics: Table 1:Device Characteristics and Maximum Output Technical ParametersDevice 1 Frequency (GHz)0.901 Frequency (MHz)901 Separation Distance (cm)20 Separation Distance (m)0.2000 Antenna Gain (dBi)2 ERP Easily Determined YES 1-g body or 10-g extremityBody Conducted Power (dBm)31.46 Conducted Power (mW)1399.59 Duty Factor (Source-Based) %100 Maximum (Source-Based) Time-Averaged Conducted Power (mW) 1399.59 Maximum (Source-Based) Time-Averaged ERP (mW) 1352.56 Maximum (Source-Based) Time-Averaged EIRP (mW) 2218.20 Maximum Output (mW) 1399.59 Determination of Exemption: FCC 47 CFR 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(B) SAR-Based Exemption Pth (mW) The available maximum time-averaged power or effective radiated power (ERP), whichever is greater, is less than or equal to the threshold Pth (mW) described in the following formula. Pth is given by: ( ) = ( /20 ) ≤20 20<≤40 Where = − 60 ; And ( ) = 2040 0.3 ≤< 1.5 3060 1.5≤≤6 =ℎ ( ) ; Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America Inc. Page 3 Table 2:Determination of Exemption per FCC 47 CFR 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(B) Technical ParametersDevice 1 x1.46 ERP 20cm (mW) 1838.04 Maximum Output (mW)1399.587 P th (mW) (For determining extremity / body) 1838.040 P th (mW) 1838.040 Exemption YES Conclusion: The device meets the exemption requirements in accordance with FCC 47 CFR 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(B). .

TÜV SÜD America 5610 West Sligh Ave., Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: 813-284-2715 www.tuv-sud-america.com TÜV SÜD RESPONSIBLE FOR NAME DATE SIGNATURE Authorized Signatory Peter Walsh 2023 -September-26 Testing Thierry Jean-Charles 2023-September-26 Signatures in this approval box have checked this document in line with the requirements of TÜV SÜD Product Service document control rules. FCC Accreditation Designation Number US1063 Tampa, FL Test Laboratory Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada Accreditation Site Number 2087A-2 Tampa, FL Test Laboratory EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Samples of this product were tested and found to be in compliance with FCC Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C and ISED Canada’s RSS-119, RSS-134. A2LA Cert. No. 2955.15 DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT This non-binding report has been prepared by TÜV SÜD America with all reasonable skill and care. The document is confidential to the potential Client and TÜV SÜD America. No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior written approval of TÜV SÜD America. © TÜV SÜD. DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT Our A2LA Accreditation does not cover opinions and interpretations and any expressed are outside the scope of our A2LA Accreditation. Results of test not covered by our A2LA Accreditation Schedule are marked NUA (Not A2LA Accredited). FCC and ISED Canada Radio Testing of the Sensus Metering Systems Inc. IDTB007 In accordance with FCC 47 CFR Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C and ISED Canada’s Radio Standards Specifications RSS-119, RSS-134 Prepared for: Sensus Metering Systems Inc. 639 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 COMMERCIAL-IN-CONFIDENCE Document Number: TP72187705.201| Version Number: 02 Document Number: TP72187705.201 | Version Number: 02 COMMERCIAL-IN-CONFIDENCE Page 2 of 115 Contents 1Report Summary .........................................................................................................................3 1.1Report Modification Record ...........................................................................................................3 1.2Introduction ....................................................................................................................................3 1.3Brief Summary of Results .............................................................................................................6 1.4Product Information .......................................................................................................................7 1.5Deviations from the Standard ..................................................................................................... 12 1.6EUT Modification Record ........................................................................................................... 12 1.7Test Location .............................................................................................................................. 12 2Test Details ............................................................................................................................... 13 2.1RF Power Output ........................................................................................................................ 13 2.2Out of Band Unwanted Emissions ............................................................................................. 22 2.3Occupied Bandwidth .................................................................................................................. 46 2.4Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals ................................................................................ 77 2.5Field Strength of Spurious Radiation ......................................................................................... 84 2.6Frequency Stability ..................................................................................................................... 99 3Test Equipment Information ................................................................................................. 107 3.1General Test Equipment Used ................................................................................................. 107 4Diagram of Test Set-ups ........................................................................................................ 109 5Measurement Uncertainty ..................................................................................................... 114 6Accreditation, Disclaimers and Copyright........................................................................... 115 Document Number: TP72187705.201 | Version Number: 02 COMMERCIAL-IN-CONFIDENCE Page 3 of 115 1 Report Summary 1.1 Report Modification Record Alterations and additions to this report will be issued to the holders of each copy in the form of a complete document. Issue Description of Change Date of Issue 1 First Issue 2023-August-30 2 Corrected antenna gain information and typos. 2023-September-26 1.2 Introduction The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-119, RSS-134 for the tests documented herein. Document Number: TP72187705.201 | Version Number: 02 COMMERCIAL-IN-CONFIDENCE Page 4 of 115 Applicant Sensus Metering Systems Inc. Manufacturer Sensus Metering Systems Inc. Applicant’s Email Address [email protected] Model Number(s) IDTB007 Serial Number(s) 825545076715755, KDS TCXO, RF Conducted 825545076715645, TXC TCXO, RF Conducted 825545076715758, KDS TCXO, Radiated Emissions 825545076715860, TXC TCXO, Radiated Emissions 825545076715791, TXC TCXO, Radiated Emissions FCC ID SDBIDTB007 ISED Certification Number 2220A-IDTB007 Hardware Version(s) Rev D Software Version(s) 7.C.1.6 Number of Samples Tested 5 Test Specification/Issue/Date US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 24, Subpart D: Personal …

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TÜV SÜD America 5610 West Sligh Ave., Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: 813-284-2715 www.tuv-sud-america.com TÜV SÜD Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 FCC Rule Part: 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C ISED Canada’s Radio Standards Specification: RSS-119, RSS-134 Project: 72187705 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems Inc. Model: IDTB007 Test Setup Photos Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 2 Figure 1: Radiated Emissions – Front View – below 30 MHz Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 3 Figure 2: Radiated Emissions – Back View – below 30 MHz Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 4 Figure 3: Radiated Emissions – Front View – 30 MHz – 1 GHz Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 5 Figure 4: Radiated Emissions – Back View – 30 MHz – 1 GHz Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 6 Figure 5: Radiated Emissions – Front View – above 1 GHz Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 7 Figure 6: Radiated Emissions – Back View – above 1 GHz Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 8 Figure 7: RF Conducted Emissions Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 9 Figure 8: Frequency Stability Model: IDTB007 FCC ID: SDBIDTB007 IC: 2220A-IDTB007 Project: 72187705 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 10 Figure 9: Frequency Stability