SDBM400BV01Basestation

Sensus Metering Systems Inc.

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Application Details

Equipment Class: PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter
Date of Grant: May 02, 2013
Application Purpose: Original Equipment
Date of Application: May 01, 2013
Equipment Note: Basestation
Frequency Range: 940.00000000 - 941.00000000
Company: Sensus Metering Systems Inc.
Country: United States

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Cover Letter(s)

Reliability and Compliance T: 919-317-6351 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Friday, April 26, 2013 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 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 M400B-01 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 M400B-01 and FCC IDENTIFIER SDBM400BV01 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 M400B-01 ONLY, and shall not be utilized for any other matters on the behalf of Sensus. Sincerely, Al Servais | Reliability and Compliance Program Manager 639 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-317-6351 | C: 919-208-8983 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

Cover Letter(s)

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 April 30, 2013 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Sensus Metering Systems, Inc., for evaluation of their model M400B-01 for certification under FCC Part 24 Subpart D. The FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 is a base station which consists of a cabinet which encloses a transceiver operating in the 900 MHz Sensus Metering Systems licensed band, a PA and a duplexer. The evaluation was performed for the device operating at low and high power. The FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 was tested in full and was found in compliance to the test requirements. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

Cover Letter(s)

Reliability and Compliance T: 919-317-6351 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com 1 of 2 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure Memorandum MemorandumMemorandum Memorandum April 26, 2013 Sensus OEMs: This memorandum serves as an additional agreement between Sensus and its OEMs stating that the OEMs will use the Sensus M400B-01 Cabinet (See Appendix 1) in accordance with the FCC rules on approved devices. The Sensus M400B-01 Cabinet is a professionally installed Sensus cabinet. The label will be located on the bottom of the device and will display both the FCC and IC IDs of the M400B-01. 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 639 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-317-6351 | C: 919-208-8983 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com 2 of 2 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Memorandum Disclosure MemorandumDisclosure Memorandum Disclosure Memorandum Appendix 1 Appendix 1Appendix 1 Appendix 1

Cover Letter(s)

Reliability and Compliance T: 919-317-6351 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com Friday, April 26, 2013 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 1435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 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 13-2043 - Schematics.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Parts List 13-2043 - BOM_Parts List.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Theory Of Operation 13-2043 - Theory of Operation.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Manual 13-2043 - User Manual.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Internal Photos 13-2043 - Internal Photos.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Tune-Up Procedure 13-2043 - Tune-Up Procedure.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Block Diagram 13-2043 - Block Diagram.pdf 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 may or may not be 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 639 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 USA T: 919-317-6351 | C: 919-208-8983 | [email protected] | www.sensus.com

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ID Label/Location Info

RF Exposure Info

3998 FAU Blvd. Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: 561-961-5585 Fax: 561-961-5587 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 IC: 2220A-M400BV01 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 134 ACS Project Number: 13-2043 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: M400B-01 RF Exposure Model: M400B-01 FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 IC: 2220A-M400BV01 General Information: Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. ACS Project: 13-2043 Device Category: Fixed Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Technical Information: Antenna Type: Dipole Antenna Gain: 12.15 dBi Maximum Transmitter Conducted Power: 38.51 dBm, 7095.778 mW Maximum System EIRP: 50.66 dBm, 116412.6 mW Exposure Conditions: Greater than 125 centimeters 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) MPE Calculator for Mobile Equipment Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* 940.538.510.637095.7812.1516.406 1250.593 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 125 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. ACS Project: 13-2043 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2

Test Report

3998 FAU Blvd. Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: 561-961-5585 Fax: 561-961-5587 Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 IC: 2220A-M400BV01 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 13-2043.W06.1A Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: M400B-01 Test Begin Date: April 7, 2013 Test End Date: April 19, 2013 Report Issue Date: April 29, 2013 For The Scope of Accreditation Under Certificate Number AT-1533 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 ACLASS, NVLAP, ANSI, or any agency of the Federal Government. Project Manager: Reviewed by: Thierry Jean-Charles Kirby Munroe EMC Engineer Director, Wireless Certifications Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc. Advanced Compliance Solutions, 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 26 pages ACS Report: 13-2043.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 of 26 Table of Content 1.0 GENERAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 1.1 PURPOSE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 1.3 TEST 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 & CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ----------------------------------------------------- 6 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 7.2 OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (EMISSION LIMITS) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 7.3 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 7.4 FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS EMISSIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 7.5 FREQUENCY STABILITY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 8.0 CONCLUSION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Model: M400B-01 FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 IC: 2220A-M400BV01 ACS Report: 13-2043.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 of 26 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with the specific test requirements of Part 2 Subpart J, and Part 24 Subpart D of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations, and Industry Canada Radio Standards Specifications RSS-134. 1.2 Product Description The Sensus FlexNet M400B-01 consists of the M400XCVR-00 transceiver, PA module and a high isolation duplexer in a cabinet configuration. The output power of the M400B-01 ranges from 1W to 8W. Manufacturer Information: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. 639 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 Test Sample Serial Numbers: C56 (Cabinet), 180503130500008 (M400XCVR-00), SMS5396335800005 (PA), 0000104 (Duplexer). Test Sample Hardware Revisions: RF: R3.1, BOMr03 3/8/13 Digital: R3.1, BOMr03 1/15/13 Test Sample Software Revisions: RF: 2.B TIP: 2.A DSP: 1.8 FPGA: 5.9 Test Sample Condition: The unit was in good operating conditions with no physical damages. 1.3 Test Methodology 1.3.1 Configurations and Justification The EUT was tested for radiated emissions and RF conducted measurements at the antenna port. The evaluation was performed for both low and high power modes of operation. The EUT provides multiple data rates, where applicable data is provided for the configuration corresponding to the worst case. The radiated emissions measurements were performed up to the 10 th harmonic with a 50 ohm termination at the RF output. The unit was evaluated in the orientation of typical installation. The RF conducted measurements were collected at the RF output via suitable attenuation. The EUT was also evaluated for unintentional emissions. The results are provided in a separately in a verification test report. Model: M400B-01 FCC ID: SDBM400BV01 IC: 2220A-M400BV01 ACS Report: 13-2043.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 of 26 1.3.2 In-Band Testing Methodology 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 940.0 - 941.0 1.4 Emission Designators The M400B-01 transmitter produces four distinct modulation formats. The emissions designators for the modula…

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Test Setup Photos

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 Parts	Frequency Range	Power Output	Emission	Tolerance
4	24D	940 MHz - 941 MHz	7.096 W	17K5F1D	1 ppm

Confidentiality

Long Term

Grant Notes

Power listed is conducted. Device is limited to fixed applications only and must be professionally installed. The transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 125 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.