SIZ003Fire Fighter Telemetry Repeater Unit

User Instructions 3354876 : Edition A : August 2005 : Subject to Modification (A4-D-P) PSS ® MERLIN ® TELEMETRY REPEATER UNIT This User Instruction describes the operation of the PSS® Merlin® Repeater Units when used in conjunction with PSS® Merlin® Data Radio Unit and the PSS® Merlin® Telemetry System. It is important that the instruction be read in conjunction with the User Instructions for the following products: 1. Sentinel 2. PSS® Merlin® Telemetry System and, 3. Associated self contained respiratory protection apparatus (SCBA). For Your Safety
Refer to and take note of the ‘For Your Safety’ statements in the Instructions for Use supplied with the selected SCBA.
Use the equipment only for the purpose as specified in this Instruction for Use.
Only trained competent personnel should carry out the requirements of this instruction.
Use the equipment and any approved ancillary units only in the combination as outlined in this instruction.
There is a duty and responsibility on employers to ensure that a safe system of work is in place for entry into and working within a hazardous environment. The owner or the operator of the equipment, described in this Instruction for Use, must ensure the safety of personnel by providing the correct and appropriate personal protection equipment to personnel allocated to use and position the equipment when entering and working in an environment identified as being hazardous.
The PSS® Merlin® Repeater Units meet the FCC requirements regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency radiation. Occupational/Controlled limits apply when persons are exposed to radio frequency radiation as a consequence of their employment provided these persons are fully aware of and exercise control over their exposure. Awareness of exposure can be accomplished by use of warning labels or by specific training or education through appropriate means, such as an RF safety program in a work environment. Liability Statement Responsibility for reliable function of this equipment and any approved ancillary units, transfers to the owner or the operator when the equipment is serviced or repaired by untrained personnel, (not employed or authorised by Dräger) or when used in a manner not conforming to its intended use. Description and Intended Use Scenarios may occur at an incident where the PSS® Merlin®2entry control board (ECB) experiences a loss of radio contact with one or more of the ‘Logged On’ radio modules (PU’s) associated with the wearer’s of the SCBA. When strategically positioned at an incident the PSS® Merlin® Telemetry Repeater Units will extend and enhance the effective transmission coverage between the ECB and the ‘Logged On’ PU(s). The repeater is able to receive data transmissions from any ECB or PU(s) within range and then re-transmit the data to any ECB or PU(s) within range. The Repeater System can consists of up to two repeater units identified as Repeater No. 1 and Repeater No. 2. The sequence for the 'In Use' positioning of the repeaters is as follows: 1. Repeater No. 1 must be in range of the ECB. 2. Repeater No. 2 must be in range of Repeater No. 1 (Chain Configuration) or in range of the ECB (Star Configuration). Note: For an explanation of Chain and Star configurations refer to the chapter on Propagation in the Instruction for Use for PSS® Merlin® Telemetry. Contained inside a weatherproof carry case with detachable carrying strap, each repeater incorporates an integral digital radio transmitter/ receiver powered from a single rechargeable battery. Also included are associated antenna and accessories. Details are as follows: 1 Repeater Radio/Transmitter c/w Control Box (Repeater No. 1 or No. 2). Frequency: 450 - 470 MHz 1 Rechargeable Battery. (Not charged or fitted) 1 Release Key (Battery) 1 Antenna Support Tube 1 Antenna (2m cable) c/w BNC Plug 1 Leaky Feeder Connection Cable 1 BNC ‘T” Adaptor (1 Plug and 2 Jacks) It is recommended that the chapter on Propagation in the Instruction for Use for PSS® Merlin® Telemetry is studied and understood in relation to positioning of antenna, repeaters, leaky feeders etc. and the affect of obstructions to the radio signal. Technical Data Frequency 450 - 470 MHz Dimensions 45(cm) x 18(cm) x 10(cm) 45(cm) x 18(cm) x 55(cm) (antenna fitted) Weight 2Kg (incl. battery) Operating Temperature -30 O C to +75 O C Battery Details 6.5V NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery - rechargeable. Weight 0.2Kg Battery Life 8 hours continuous operation. Charge temperature range 41°F to +104°F g—2E2‡ E2f— 
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Date 16 August 2005 Telecommunication Certification Body RFI Global Services Ltd. Pavilion A Ashwood Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BG United Kingdom Subject: Certification Application FCC ID: SIZ003 It is requested that the following information is to be held confidential on behalf of Draeger Safety UK. FCC Rules Part 0.459 refers. Schematic Number of files 1 Number of pages 3 Block Diagram Number of files 1 Number of pages 2 Operational description Number of files 1 Number of pages 1 Parts List / Tune up Number of files 1 Number of pages 19 The information held within the above contains technical information relating to the design of the product, which is requested be withheld from competitors. Yours sincerely Marcus Berney-Smith

DraegerMan PSS Merlin Repeater Part No.450-470MHz Approvals: Draeger Safety UK Ltd.Made in UK. FCC ID: SIZ003 65mm IC: 5895A-003 Actual size DraegerMan PSS Merlin Repeater Part No.450-470MHz Approvals: Draeger Safety UK Ltd.Made in UK. FCC ID: SIZ003IC: 5895A-003 Note: Other information may be added to the label

TEST REPORT FROM RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD. Test Of: Draeger Safety UK 460MHz Repeater Unit To: FCC Part 90: 2004 Test Report Serial No: RFI\MPTE1\RP47086JD01C Supersedes Test Report Serial No: RFI\MPTE1\RP46068JD10A This Test Report Is Issued Under The Authority Of Andrew Brown, Operations Manager: Tested By: Steven Wong Checked By: Tony Henriques Report Copy No: PDF01 Issue Date: 15 March 2005 Test Dates: 25 August to 08 September 2004 and 07 March 2005 This report is issued in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (PDF). It is only a valid copy of the report if it is being viewed in PDF format with the following security options not allowed: Changing the document, Selecting text and graphics, Adding or changing notes and form fields. Furthermore, the date of creation must match the issue date stated above. This report may be copied in full. The results in this report apply only to the sample(s) tested. RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD. TEST REPORT S.No. RFI\MPTE1\RP47086JD01C Page 2 of 46 Issue Date: 15 March 2005 Test Of: Draeger Safety UK 460MHz Repeater Unit To: FCC Part 90: 2004 This page has been left intentionally blank. RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD. TEST REPORT S.No. RFI\MPTE1\RP47086JD01C Page 3 of 46 Issue Date: 15 March 2005 Test Of: Draeger Safety UK 460MHz Repeater Unit To: FCC Part 90: 2004 Table of Contents 1. Client Information .............................................................................................................4 2. Equipment Under Test (EUT) ...........................................................................................5 3. Test Specification, Methods And Procedures................................................................8 4. Deviations From The Test Specification.........................................................................9 5. Operation Of The EUT During Testing ..........................................................................10 6. Test Results.....................................................................................................................11 7. Measurements, Examinations And Derived Results ...................................................12 8. Additional Test Results For Repackaged Unit .............................................................32 9. Measurement Uncertainty ..............................................................................................36 10. Measurement Methods – Part 90 .................................................................................37 Appendix 1. Test Equipment Used ....................................................................................44 Appendix 2. Test Configuration Drawings........................................................................45 Test Report Serial No: RFI\MPTE1\RP47086JD01C Supersedes Test Report Serial No: RFI\MPTE1\RP46068JD10A RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD. TEST REPORT S.No. RFI\MPTE1\RP47086JD01C Page 4 of 46 Issue Date: 15 March 2005 Test Of: Draeger Safety UK 460MHz Repeater Unit To: FCC Part 90: 2004 1. Client Information Company Name: Draeger Safety UK Address: Kitty Brewster Estate Blyth Northumberland NE24 4RG United Kingdom Contact Name: Mr M Berney-Smith RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD. TEST REPORT S.No. RFI\MPTE1\RP47086JD01C Page 5 of 46 Issue Date: 15 March 2005 Test Of: Draeger Safety UK 460MHz Repeater Unit To: FCC Part 90: 2004 2. Equipment Under Test (EUT) The following information (with the exception of the Date of Receipt) has been supplied by the client: 2.1. Identification Of Equipment Under Test (EUT) Brand Name: DrägerMan PSS Merlin Model Name or Number: 460 MHz Repeater Unit Serial Number: BRSK-0123 Country of Manufacture: UK FCC ID Number: SIZ003 Date of Receipt: 25 August 2004 Brand Name: DrägerMan PSS Merlin Model Name or Number: 460 MHz Repeater Unit Serial Number: BRSK-0186 Country of Manufacture: UK FCC ID Number: SIZ003 Date of Receipt: 07 March 2005 2.2. Accessories The following accessories were supplied with the EUT: Description: 6.5V NiMH Battery Pack Brand Name: Dräger Model Name or Number: 33 50752 Serial Number: BRSF-0104 Country of Manufacture: UK Description: In-vehicle battery charger (12V DC input) Brand Name: None Stated Model Name or Number: None Stated Serial Number: None Stated Country of Manufacture: UK 2.3. Description Of EUT The equipment under test is a data only telemetry radio built in a rugged housing. It’s function is to repeat data packets in both directions (using the store and forward method) between an ECB (Entry Control Board) transceiver and Portable Radio Units. RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD. TEST REPORT S.No. RFI\MPTE1\RP47086JD01C Page 6 of 46 Issue Date: 15 March 2005 Test Of: Draeger Safety UK 460MHz Repeater Unit To: FCC Part 90: 2004 2.4. Modifications Incorporated In EUT The originally submitted test sample was fully tested to the relevant requirements of Part 90. The client then decided to slightly modify the equipment by repackaging the unit i.e. it is now surrounded by a foam lined ‘bag’ and the switch is now external to the transceiver housing. This was implemented to make the unit more robust and easier to handle. The external antenna remains identical to that of the original unit but is now on a shorter length of coax cable. Refer to Section 7.1 General Comments of this report for details of the testing performed on the modified sample. 2.5. Support Equipment The following support equipment was used to exercise the EUT during testing: Description: Test Box* Brand Name: None Stated Model Name or Number: None Stated Serial Number: None Stated Cable Length And Type: 1.5m, 4 Core Connected to Port: Data Description: Laptop PC** Brand Name: IBM Model Name or Number: ThinkPad 600E Serial Number: 55184D8 02/99 Cable Length And Type: 1.5m, 4 Core Connected to Port: Data *The test box was used to allow the changing of channels and entering the receive or transmit condition on the original, unmodified, sample. **The lap top PC was used to allow the changing of chann…

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