SDBS100QZBASE STATION TRANSCEIVER

Federal Communications CommissionDA 11-1316 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of CITY OF LEWISBURG Request for Waivers of Part 90 Rules to Permit Implementation of Wireless Water Management System ) ) ) ) ) ) ) FCC File No. 0004650786 WT Docket No. 11-56 ORDER Adopted: July 28, 2011Released: July 29, 2011 By the Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: 1.Introduction. We have before us an application and waiver request filed by the City of Lewisburg, West Virginia (“Lewisburg”). 1 Lewisburg requests waivers of various Part 90 rules to allow implementation of a wireless water management system. For the reasons discussed herein, we grant Lewisburg’s waiver request. 2.Background.Lewisburg has approximately 3,500 residents, and is the seat of Greenbrier County, a rural county in southern West Virginia. 2 Lewisburg is located within the Quiet Zone for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) at Green Bank, West Virginia. 3 Section 1.924(a) of the Commission’s Rules provides that an entity filing an application to operate a new or modified station in the NRAO Quiet Zone must notify NRAO, and provide technical details of its proposed operation. 4 3.Lewisburg’s Department of Public Works provides potable water, storm water management services, and other services to the residents and businesses of Lewisburg and surrounding areas; and its Fire Department relies on water provided by the Department of Public Works in protecting safety of life and property. 5 The Department of Public Works currently reads water meters manually, which allows even serious water leaks to go undetected for a month or longer. 6 Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Lewisburg received a grant to purchase and install a radio-based 1 SeeFCC File No. 0004650786 (filed March 14, 2011), Request for Waiver (“Waiver Request”). Lewisburg supplemented its waiver request on June 29, 2011. See Letter dated June 29, 2011 from Julian P. Gehman, counsel for Lewisburg, to Rick Kaplan, Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau(“Supplement”). 2 Waiver Request at 1. Greenbrier County has a population density of approximately thirty-five people per square mile. Id.; see also47 C.F.R. § 27.14(o)(1)(iii) (defining “rural area” as “a county (or equivalent) with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or less”). 3 See47 C.F.R. § 1.924(a)(1). 4 Id. Applicants may coordinate their proposed operations with NRAO before filing the application. If the application lacks NRAO’s prior written consent, NRAO may file comments or objections, which the Commission will consider when deciding howto resolve the application. See47 C.F.R. § 1.924(a)(2), (3). 5 Waiver Request at 1. 6 Id. Federal Communications CommissionDA 11-1316 2 meter-reading and control system. 7 Lewisburg then solicited proposals for construction of a wireless water management system pursuant to the terms of the grant. 4.The only qualified proposal was for a system utilizing equipment manufactured by Sensus USA, Inc. (Sensus), and operating on 900 MHz band spectrum licensed to Sensus. 8 NRAO, however, would not consent to operation in that band due to concerns about the power density. 9 NRAO did consent to operation in the Federal 410-430 MHz band (where Sensus equipment used abroad operates), but Lewisburg could not obtain authorization to operate in that band. 10 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recommended that Lewisburg instead operate in the 450-470 MHz band (for which Sensus can modify its 410-430 MHz equipment). 11 5.In 2011, Lewisburg successfully coordinated with NRAO for operation in the 450-470 MHz band, 12 then filed the above-captioned application and associated waiver request. 13 Lewisburg proposes to operate three fixed base stations, and up to five thousand remote units. Each base station would transmit and receive on a different pair of fifty-kilohertz frequencies. 14 6.Discussion. To obtain a waiver of the Commission's Rules, a petitioner must demonstrate eitherthat the underlying purpose of the rule(s) would not be served or would be frustrated by application to the present case and that grant of the waiver would be in the public interest; or that, in view of unique or unusual factual circumstances of the instant case, application of the rule(s) would be inequitable, unduly burdensome, or contrary to the public interest, or the applicant has no reasonable alternative. 15 Lewisburg asserts that the underlying purposes of the rules at issue would not be frustrated because there are no nearby land mobile systems that will be impacted from operation of the system, and numerous other land mobile frequencies remain available for assignment in this rural area. 16 In addition, Lewisburg argues that it has no other option for implementing a wireless water management system pursuant to the ARRA grant in the NRAO Quiet Zone,and the public interest benefits of proposed system weigh heavily 7 Id.at 2. 8 See Supplement at 1. Sensus manufactures the equipment, and its subsidiary Sensus Spectrum LLC holds the 900 MHz band licenses. Waiver Request at 2. 9 SeeWaiver Request at 2. 10 Id.at 2-3. 11 Id.at3. 12 SeeLetter dated March 9, 2011 from Paulette W. Woody, Interference Office, NRAO to City of Lewisburg (attached to application FCC File No. 0004650786). NRAO consented to the proposed operations on the condition that the effective radiated power relative to a dipole antenna at location 2 (Frankford Tank) be limited to 12.2 watts per 14.75 kilohertz unit bandwidth at 41.1 degrees true azimuth bearing. See id.at 1-2. 13 The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau’s Mobility Division sought comment on Lewisburg’s waiver request. SeeWireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on City of Lewisburg, WV Request for Waivers of Part 90 Rules to Permit Implementation of Wireless Water Management System, Public Notice, WT Docket 11-56, 2…

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Reliability and Compliance T: 919-317-6351 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 1435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: SDBS100QZ 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 12-2077 - Schematics.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Parts List 12-2077 - BOM_Parts List.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Theory Of Operation 12-2077 - Theory of Operation.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Manual 12-2077 - User Manual.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Internal Photos 12-2077 - Internal Photos.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Tune-Up Procedure 12-2077 - Tune-Up Procedure.pdf Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Block Diagram 12-2077 - 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

Reliability and Compliance T: 919-317-6351 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Wednesday, July 25, 2012 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 S100QZ 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 S100QZ and FCC IDENTIFIER SDBS100QZ 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 S100QZ 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

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 July 10, 2012 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: SDBS100QZ To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Sensus Metering Systems, Inc., for evaluation of their model S100QZ for certification under FCC Part 90 Subpart I. The purpose of this application is to approve the model S100QZ (FCC ID: SDBS100QZ) wireless transceiver. The model S100QZ was evaluated in accordance to WT Docket No. 11-56, DA 11-1316 which waives 90.203(j) from the test requirements. The FCC ID: SDBS100QZ was found to be in compliance with the test requirements. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

Reliability and Compliance T: 919-317-6351 639 Davis Drive F: 919-317-6210 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA www.sensus.com 1 of 3 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure Memorandum MemorandumMemorandum Memorandum July 25, 2012 Sensus OEMs: This memorandum serves as an additional agreement between Sensus and its OEMs stating that the OEMs will use the Sensus S100QZ Transceiver (See Appendix 1) in accordance with the FCC rules on approved devices. The Sensus S100QZ Transceiver is professionally installed inside various Sensus cabinets (See Appendix 2). The label will be located on the rear of the device and will display the FCC ID of the S100QZ Transceiver. Confidentiality of 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 3 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Memorandum Disclosure MemorandumDisclosure Memorandum Disclosure Memorandum Appendix 1 Appendix 1Appendix 1 Appendix 1 3 of 3 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure Memorandum Disclosure MemorandumDisclosure Memorandum Disclosure Memorandum Appendix 2 Appendix 2Appendix 2 Appendix 2

3998 FAU Blvd. Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: 561-961-5585 Fax: 561-961-5587 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBS100QZ FCC Rule Part: Part 90 Subpart I ACS Project: 12-2077 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: S100QZ External Photos Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 1: Top View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 2: Bottom View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 3: Front View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 4: Rear View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 5: Left Side View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 6: Right Side View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 7: Top View with Duplexer ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 8: Front View with Duplexer ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 9: Rear View with Duplexer ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 10: Left Side View with Duplexer ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 11: Right Side View with Duplexer ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

3998 FAU Blvd. Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: 561-961-5585 Fax: 561-961-5587 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBS100QZ FCC Rule Part: Part 90 Subpart I ACS Project: 12-2077 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: S100QZ Label Information Sample Label Location

3998 FAU Blvd. Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: 561-961-5585 Fax: 561-961-5587 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBS100QZ FCC Rule Part: Part 90 Subpart I ACS Project Number: 12-2077 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: S100QZ RF Exposure Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 General Information: Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. ACS Project: 12-2077 Device Category: Fixed Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Technical Information: Antenna Type: Whip Antenna Antenna Gain: 12.21 dBi (10.06 dBd) Maximum Transmitter Conducted Power: 40.9 dBm Maximum System EIRP: 53.11dBm, 204,644.5 mW Exposure Conditions: Greater than 230 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* 461.562540.90.3112302.6912.2116.634 2300.308 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 230 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.

3998 FAU Blvd. Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: 561-961-5585 Fax: 561-961-5587 Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBS100QZ FCC Rule Part: Part 90 Subpart I ACS Report Number: 12-2077.W03.1A Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: S100QZ Test Begin Date: June 26, 2012 Test End Date: June 28, 2012 Report Issue Date: July 10, 2012 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 23 pages ACS Report: 12-2077.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 of 23 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--------------------------------------------------------------------------7 4.0 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 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--------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 7.4 FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS EMISSIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 7.5 FREQUENCY STABILITY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 7.6 TRANSIENT FREQUENCY BEHAVIOR------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22 8.0 CONCLUSION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ ACS Report: 12-2077.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 of 23 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 2 Subpart J, and Part 90 Subpart I of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations. 1.2 Product Description The S100QZ transceiver is a multi-channel, high-performance burst data radio system configured to receive three distinct modulation schemes on three adjacent frequencies in the 450 to 470 MHz frequency range. The Transceiver RF Transmitter operates on a single configurable channel in the 461 to 464 MHz frequency ranges. The transmitter utilizes yet another type of modulation scheme, different from the ones utilized by the receiver. The Transceiver assembles the received messages and forwards them to the RNI Network Controller via a high-speed link (ISDN, T1, etc.). The Network Controller (NC) eliminates redundant messages (i.e., messages from endpoints that were received by more than one Base Station) before forwarding them to the database server. The Transceiver also notifies the RNI of any alarm indications, such as low battery, power failure, open door, or low AC power. Manufacturer Information: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. 639 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 Test Sample Serial Numbers: 3143 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 S100QZ was tested in accordance to WT Docket No. 11-56, DA 11-1316 which waives 47 CFR 90.203(j) to the test requirements. For the radiated emissions, the EUT was evaluated in the orientation of typical installation. The S100QZ provides multiple modulations formats/modes all of which were evaluated and the worst case data are presented were applicable. The evaluation for unintentional emissions is documented separately in a verification report. Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ ACS Report: 12-2077.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 of 23 1.3.2 In-Band Testing Methodology The EUT band of operation is provided in the table below. CFR Title 47 Rule Part Frequency Band of Operation (MHz) 90 461.5625 – 463.7875 Based on the requirements set forth in accordance 47 CFR 2.1046-2.1057 as stated above, the methodology in selecti…

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3998 FAU Blvd. Suite 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: 561-961-5585 Fax: 561-961-5587 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBS100QZ FCC Rule Part: Part 90 Subpart I ACS Project: 12-2077 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: S100QZ Test Setup Photos Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 1: Radiated Emissions – Front View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 2: Radiated Emissions – Back View ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Model: S100QZ FCC ID: SDBS100QZ Figure 3: RF Conducted Emissions ACS Project: 12-2077 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4