SDBTXCVRBB02Remote Telemetry Module

Sensus Metering Systems Inc.

Application Details

Equipment Class: PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter
Date of Grant: Mar 08, 2012
Application Purpose: Original Equipment
Date of Application: Mar 07, 2012
Equipment Note: Remote Telemetry Module
Frequency Range: 959.85000000 - 960.00000000
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 MODULAR APPROVAL REQUEST FORM 2/13/2012 Subject: Modular Approval Requirements for FCC certification for Sensus TXCVRBB02 Product. Reference: FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 Dear Application Examiner, Sensus TXCVRBB02 Product is seeking modular approval for FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 This document is to attest that the radio bearing the FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 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 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 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 any applicable RF exposure requirements. 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)

639 Davis Drive T: 919-317-6351 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA F: 919-317-6210 www.sensus.com LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Friday, January 27, 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 TXCVRBB02 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 TXCVRBB02 and FCC IDENTIFIER SDBTXCVRBB02 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 TXCVRBB02 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 November 2, 2011 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Sensus Metering Systems, Inc., for evaluation of their model TXCVRBB02 for certification under FCC Part 24 Subpart D and Part 101 Subpart C. The purpose of this application is to modular approve the TXCVRBB02 900 MHz transceiver which is utilized as a repeater in Sensus Metering Systems' fixed based wireless communication network. It performs two way communications between electric, gas, and water endpoints and the corresponding base stations. The transceiver communicates within the network by one of four proprietary modulation techniques. The FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 was tested standalone and the radiated measurements were performed in the orientation of typical installation. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

Cover Letter(s)

639 Davis Drive T: 919-317-6351 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA F: 919-317-6210 www.sensus.com Thursday January 26, 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: SDBTXCVRBB02 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 11-2074 - Schematics Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Parts List 11-2074 - BOM_PartsList Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Theory Of Operation 11-2074 - Theory of Operation Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Manual 11-2074 - User Manual Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Internal Photos 11-2074 - Internal Photos Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Tune-Up Procedure 11-2074 - Tune-Up Procedure Proprietary Information and Trade Secret Block Diagram 11-2074 - 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 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

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 February 09, 2012 Sensus OEMs: This memorandum serves as an additional agreement between Sensus and its OEMs stating that the OEMs will use the Sensus TXCVRBB02 module (See Appendix 1) in accordance with the FCC rules on modular approved devices. The Sensus FlexNet Transceiver is professionally installed with various Sensus and third party meters (See Appendix 2). The module label will be located in a visible area on the host and will display all necessary and pertinent information about the modular device. 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 due to the device being located on utility owned and fenced in property or being utility pole mounted with a wire lock on the enclosure. The modular device is part of an assembly that is mounted within a steel enclosure that is locked and sealed with a wire loop. These features along with location of where the device will be installed make it near impossible for any person to try and make contact with the modular device. 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 3 of 3 Sensus Non Sensus NonSensus Non Sensus Non- -- -Disclosure DisclosureDisclosure Disclosure Memorandum MemorandumMemorandum Memorandum Appendix 2 Appendix 2Appendix 2 Appendix 2 Item 27 is the TXCVRBB02

External Photos

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: SDBTXCVRBB02 IC: 2220A-TXCVRBB02 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Project Number: 11-2074 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: TXCVRBB02 RF Exposure Model: TXCVRBB02 FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 IC:2220A-TXCVRBB02 General Information: Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. ACS Project: 11-2074 Device Category: Fixed Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Technical Information: Antenna Type: Omni-Directional Antenna Gain: 5.15 dBi Maximum Transmitter Conducted Power: 29.83 dBm Maximum System EIRP: 34.98 dBm, 3147.75 mW Exposure Conditions: Greater than 21 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) Calculations were performed at low, middle, and high channels within the total band of operation MPE Calculator for Mobile Equipment Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* 901.529.390.60868.965.153.273 200.566 932.2529.830.62961.615.153.273 210.568 959.92529.250.64841.405.153.273 200.548 Power Densit y (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 21 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: 11-2074 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: SDBTXCVRBB02 IC: 2220A-TXCVRBB02 FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 101 Subpart C IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS 119, RSS 134 ACS Report Number: 11-2074.W06.11.A Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: TXCVRBB02 Test Begin Date: September 13, 2011 Test End Date: September 27, 2011 Report Issue Date: October 11, 2011 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 43 pages ACS Report: 11-2074.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 of 43 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 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)--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 7.3 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS--------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 7.4 FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS EMISSIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 7.5 FREQUENCY STABILITY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 8.0 CONCLUSION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Model: TXCVRBB02 FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 IC:2220A-TXCVRBB02 ACS Report: 11-2074.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 of 43 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 transceiver is utilized as a repeater in Sensus Metering Systems' fixed based wireless communication network. It performs two way communications between electric, gas, and water endpoints and the corresponding base stations. The transceiver communicates within the network by one of four proprietary modulation techniques. Manufacturer Information: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. 400 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite K Morrisville, NC 27560 Test Sample Serial Numbers: 1108FT31D7 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 TXCVRBB02 was tested for radiated and RF conducted emissions. The radiated emissions were performed with the EUT the orientation of typical installation up to the 10 th harmonic. Compliance to the unintentional radiated and power line conducted emissions are documented separately in a verification report. 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 - 941.5 101 959.85 - 960.0 Model: TXCVRBB02 FCC ID: SDBTXCVRBB02 IC:2220A-TXCVRBB02 ACS Report: 11-2074.W06.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 of 43 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 24D 930.0 - 931.0 Middle 930.5000 101 932.0 - 932.5 Middle 932.2500 24D 940.0 - 941.0 940.0125 101 941.0…

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Contact Information

Applicant

Ray Britt(Senior Director, Global System Test)

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

Test Firm

Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.Sam Wismer

[email protected]561-961-5585

Technical Specifications

#	Rule Parts	Frequency Range	Power Output	Emission	Tolerance
14	101C	959.85 MHz - 960 MHz	960.00 mW	11K8F1D	1.5 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.