SDBSLCPIMRF Light Controller

Sensus Metering Systems Inc.

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Application Details

Equipment Class: PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter
Date of Grant: Oct 01, 2015
Application Purpose: Original Equipment
Date of Application: Oct 01, 2015
Equipment Note: RF Light Controller
Frequency Range: 959.85000000 - 960.00000000
Company: Sensus Metering Systems Inc.
Country: United States

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Cover Letter(s)

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 September 11, 2015 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: SDBSLCPIM To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Sensus Metering Systems, Inc., for evaluation of their model SLCPIM for certification under FCC Part CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C. The SLCPIM is a NEMA plug-in module and part of the expanding Sensus Streetlight Control System to allows users to monitor and control both legacy and LED streetlights, significantly reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. The SLCPIM 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)

Confidential 0 NON- DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is made this DATE (“Effective Date”), between Sensus USA Inc., of 8601 Six Forks Road, Suite 700, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615 (“Discloser”) and COMPANY NAME, located at ADDRESS (“Recipient”). Whereas, the parties wish to engage in binding contracts that involve BUSINESS REASON FOR NDA; Whereas, the Discloser may disclose Confidential Information, as defined herein, to the Recipient in the course of these activities; Whereas, both parties desire to protect the Confidential Information which may be disclosed to the Recipient. IT IS AGREED: 1. 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For three (3) years after the date of disclosure, the Recipient shall keep all Confidential Information of the Discloser confidential, provided that trade secret information shall be maintained in confidence until the longer of (i) three years from the date of disclosure; or (ii) until the information is no longer a trade secret under applicable law. Except as provided in Section 3, the Recipient shall not, directly or indirectly, disclose the Confidential Information to any third party, and the Recipient shall take reasonable care to protect the Discloser’s Confidential Information. The Recipient shall not make any copies of any tangible documentation or materials provided hereunder, except to the extent necessary for the Purpose. The Recipient shall not use the Confidential Information of the Discloser for any reason other than for the Purpose. 3. Permitted Disclosures. The Recipient may only disclose the Confidential Information provided hereunder to its employees, agents, consultants and contractors who are directly involved in the Purpose and whom the Recipient has legally bound to comply with reasonable confidentiality obligations. The Recipient may also disclose Confidential Information to the extent it is obliged to do so under applicable laws, so long as it gives the Discloser reasonable notice to enable the Discloser to take protective steps. 4. Return. Upon request of the Discloser, the Recipient shall either (i) return all Confidential Information (including all copies) to the Discloser; or (ii) destroy all Confidential Information (including all copies) and provide written certification of their destruction to the Discloser 5. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for three (3) years after the Effective Date. The provisions of this Agreement that are applicable to Confidential 1 circumstances occurring after termination or expiration shall survive such termination or expiration. 6. Warranty. Both parties represent and warrant that they have the right to engage in the discussions, and the Discloser represents that it has the right to disclose all information disclosed in the discussions. Notwithstanding the above, the Discloser does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the Confidential Information. 7. No Obligations. The Discloser is under no obligation to disclose Confidential Information. Nothing in this Agreement obligates either party (i) to offer for sale any product or service using or incorporating the Confidential Information; or (ii) to purchase any product or service from the other party. 8. Ownership. All rights in the Confidential Information disclosed remain the property of the Discloser. The Recipient does not acquire any intellectual property rights to the Discloser’s Confidential Information. 9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties related to the subject matter hereof, and it supersedes any and all prior agreements, understanding or other communications, whether written or oral, formal or informal, between them. No consent, waiver, alteration, amendment, or modification shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties. 10. Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. 11. Governing Law and Jury Waiver. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PARTIES AGREE TO A BENCH TRIAL AND THAT THERE SHALL BE NO JURY IN ANY DISPUTES. 12. Injunctive Relief. Both parties acknowledge that a breach of this Agreement can cause the Discloser to suffer irreparable harm. IF ANY SUCH BREACH OCCURS OR IS THREATENED, THE DISCLOSER MAY SEEK INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND OTHER EQUITABLE REMEDIES (IN ADDITION TO ANY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES AT LAW) WITHOUT PROOF OF MONETARY DAMAGES OR THE INADEQUACY OF OTHER REMEDIES, AND THE RECIPIENTWAIVES ITS RIGHT TO ALL SUCH DEFENSES. 13. Limitation of Liability. The Discloser’s liability in any cause of action arising under, out of, or in relation to this Agreement, its negotiation, performance, breach or termination (collectively, “Cause of Action”) shall be limited to direct damages. The Discloser shall not be liable for any indirect,…

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ID Label/Location Info

2320 Presidential Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27703 USA Voice: 919-381-4235 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBSLCPIM IC: 2220A-SLCPIM FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Project Number: 15-3019 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: SLCPIM Label NOTES THIS LABEL MAY BE PRINTED ON DEMAND Label Size:Rectangular, 31.75 x 9.53 +/- 0.25mm (1.25 x 0.37 +/- 0.01in) Artwork:TEXT – REFERENCE SETTINGS PROVIDED BELOW – EQUIVALENT TEXT SETTINGS ACCEPTABLE SUBJECT TO SENSUS ENGINEERING APPROVAL TEXT BODY – ARIAL 16PT Printer Ribbon: BRADY R4307 OR R6007 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER RIBBON Print Color:SOLID BLACK FADE RESISTANT INK Registration:Printing To Die Cut Tolerance +/-0.25mm MAX LABEL IS AN FCC DECLARATION LABEL. BLACK LINE AROUND PERIMETER OF LABEL REPRESENTS DIE CUT AND DOES NOT PRINT Material / Adhesive:BRADY B-483 OR B-423 GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER FILM WITH PERMANENT RUBBER BASED ADHESIVE 3M FM041902 OR OFM03402 WHITE POLYESTER LABEL IMTEC INC WHITE VINYL 2482 WITH ADHESIVE P1410 PERMANENT PSA OR EQUIVALENT Finish:MATTE (LOW GLOSS) PREFERRED; GLOSS ACCEPTABLE Environment:LABEL WILL BE PLACED ON A PLASTIC SMOOTH SURFACE EXPERIENCING A TEMPERATURE RANGE OF -40F TO 185F. LABEL MUST NOT BE AFFECTED BY EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE AND ULTRAVIOLET RAYS. 639 Davis Drive, Morrisville NC 27560 DWG. NO. TITLE 9600XXXX BYCHK’DAPPD. DATESCALE 5:19-29-2015 OBPNGDS VANTAGEPOINT LIGHTING FCC LABEL DECIMAL TOL. 2 PLACE DEC. +/-05 3 PLACE DEC. +/-003 MACHINE SURFACE UNLESS NOTED. THICKNESS OF CASTINGS OR FORGINGS IS +/-06 FOR EACH ONE INCH OF SECTION. MOULDING DRAFTS 2° CHAMFER ALL THREADS 45° ONE THREAD DEEP. REMOVE BURRS AND BREAK SHARP CORNERS. REF. ANSI Y14.5M 1994 This reproduction is a confidential disclosure loaned subject to the conditions that it or any information contained therein will not be used in any way detrimental to our interests and that all copies will be returned immediately on demand. ITEM NO. 1 DESCRIPTION VANTAGEPOINT FCC LABEL PART NO. 539.44.101.xxxxx 1 REVISION INITIAL RELEASE CN xxxxx 09-29-2015 GDS 1 SHEET OF 1 1 DIE LINE DO NOT PRINT PRELIMINARY ARTWORK SCALED 5.00 FOR EASE OF VIEWING R 0.75mm 9 . 5 3 + / - 0 . 2 5 m m This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada requirements. 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. 31.75 +/- 0.25mm Regulatory and Compliance 639 Davis Drive T: 919-317-6351 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA F: 919-317-6210 www.sensus.com 1 of 1 VantagePoint FCC Part 15 Label Location

RF Exposure Info

2320 Presidential Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27703 USA Voice: 919-381-4235 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDBSLCPIM FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C ACS Project Number: 15-3019 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: SLCPIM RF Exposure Model: SLCPIM FCC ID: SDBSLCPIM ACS Project: 15-3019 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 General Information: Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Device Category: Fixed Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Technical Information: Antenna Type: PIFA Antenna Gain: -4 dBi Maximum Transmitter Conducted Power: 29.8 dBm, 955 mW Maximum System EIRP: 25.8 dBm, 380 mW Exposure Conditions: Greater than 20 centimeters MPE Calculation The Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) is calculated as follows: S = 2 4 R 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) Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* 900 29.80.60 954.99-4 0.398 200.076 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 greater than 7.1 centimeters 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

2320 Presidential Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27703 Tel: 919-381-4235 Certification Test Report FCC ID: SDBSLCPIM IC: 2220A-SLCPIM FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 15-3019.W06.1A Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: SLCPIM Test Begin Date: June 15, 2015 Test End Date: June 22, 2015 Report Issue Date: September 10, 2015 For The Scope of Accreditation Under Certificate Number AT-1921 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by ANAB, ANSI, or any agency of the Federal Government. Project Manager: Reviewed by: Mario de Aranzeta Kirby Munroe Lab Manager Durham (RTP) 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 64 pages ACS Report: 15-3019.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 of 64 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2.0 TEST FACILITIES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2.1 LOCATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------- 6 2.3 RADIATED & CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ---------------------------------------------------- 7 3.0 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 4.0 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 6.0 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ------------------------------------------------------- 11 7.0 SUMMARY OF TESTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 7.1 RF POWER OUTPUT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 7.2 OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 7.3 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 7.4 FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS EMISSIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 7.5 FREQUENCY STABILITY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 8.0 CONCLUSION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64 Model: SLCPIM FCC ID: SDBSLCPIM IC: 2220A-SLCPIM ACS Report: 15-3019.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 of 64 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 2 Subpart J, Part 24 Subpart D and Part 101 Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations, and Industry Canada Radio Standards Specifications RSS-119 and RSS-134. 1.2 Product Description The SLCPIM is a NEMA plug-in module and part of the expanding Sensus Streetlight Control System to allows users to monitor and control both legacy and LED streetlights, significantly reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. Manufacturer Information: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. 639 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 Test Sample Serial Numbers: 52001245, 52001244, 52001239, 52001241, 52001243 Test Sample Condition: The EUT was in good functional condition with no physical damages. 1.3 Test Methodology 1.3.1 Configurations and Justification The EUT was evaluated for radiated and RF conducted measurements for all modulations formats. Where applicable, data is provided for the unit having the worst case emissions (where the TCXO is KDS). Both Taitien and KDS brands of TCXO’s were evaluated. The EUT was evaluated in its normal operating orientation (blue shell up). The evaluation for unintentional emission is documented separately in a verification report. Model: SLCPIM FCC ID: SDBSLCPIM IC: 2220A-SLCPIM ACS Report: 15-3019.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 of 64 1.3.2 In-Band Testing Methodology The EUT is designed to operate in multiple bands under the requirements of CFR 47 Parts 24 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 - 941.0 101 928.85 - 929.0 101 932.0 - 932.5 101 941.0 - 941.5 101 952.0 – 953.0 101 959.85 - 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 Approx. Test Freq. 24D 901.0 - 902.0 Middle 901.5000 101 928.85 - 929.0 Middle 928.9250…

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Contact Information

Applicant

Ray Britt(Senior Director, Global System Test)

[email protected]919-665-7878Fax: 919-317-6210

Test Firm

TUV SUD America, Inc.Sam Wismer

[email protected]770-831-8048Fax: 770-831-8048

Technical Specifications

#	Rule Parts	Frequency Range	Power Output	Emission	Tolerance
2	101C	959.85 MHz - 960 MHz	955.00 mW	11K8F1D	1 ppm

Confidentiality

Long Term

Grant Notes

Power listed is conducted. The transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Grantee must provide installation and operating instructions for complying with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Installers and end-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.