SK9AMI6AMI6 Utility Meter Module

Federal Communications Commission Date: May 27, 2010 P.O. Box 429 Columbia, MD 21045 RE: Application for Limited Modular Approval Certification for the AMI6 register module Dear Sir or Madam: The following information addresses the requirements to support a limited modular approval as required by FCC Part 15.212, Modular Transmitters. 1. The direct sequence spread spectrum transmitter section is not shielded. Testing has been performed to assure compliance. The frequency hopping spread spectrum transmitter section has been shielded. 2. The AMI6 does not have external modulation or data inputs. The RF section is driven by an on board MCU which controls RF data lines and does not allow excessive modulation. 3. The modular transmitter has its own power regulation. The module will be integrated into a meter host which also offers power regulation. 4. The direct sequence and frequency hopping transmitters have antennas that are permanently imbedded into the module circuit board. 5. The AMI6 module was tested within a host meter. This module will always be integrated internal to a meter host. 6. The AMI6 register module will be labeled as required. The meter host will also have the required labeling. 7. Operating requirements are included in the host technical manual. 8. MPE measurements are provided to demonstrate RF compliance. There is a cautionary statement that is included in the technical manual stipulating the 20 cm separation distance. All meter forms which act as hosts to the AMI6 module will be tested with the AMI6 module for compliance and documented through the permissive change process. Sincerely, Name: Lee Littlejohn Signature: Title: Regulatory Engineer Date: May 27, 2010

Date: May 27, 2010 Itron OEMs: This note serves as an additional agreement between Itron and its OEMs stating that the OEMs will use the Itron AMI6 module (Figure 1) in accordance with the FCC rules on limited modular approval devices. The unit will be professionally installed inside various Itron meter forms (Figure 2). In addition, the module label will be located to display the FCC and IC IDs of the AMI6 module to be externally visible when installed. Confidentiality of the internal photos 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 the Itron, or designated technicians. Confidentiality of the technical manual is also being requested due to the technical nature of the manual. The manual is not provided to the general public because the general public cannot service the device Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Lee Littlejohn Regulatory Engineer Itron, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union, South Carolina 29696 [email protected] Figure 1: Itron AMI6 module, FCC ID: SK9AMI6 Figure 2: Itron AMI6 module installed in Itron meter form

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 June 8, 2010 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: SK9AMI6 To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Itron Electricity Metering, Inc., for evaluation of their model AMI6 for certification under FCC Part 15.247. The AMI6 is a stand-alone module designed to be integrated into specific host devices. The AMI6 is a composite device which contains (2) transceivers. These include (1) frequency hopping 900 MHz LAN radio and (1) 2.4 GHz Zigbee radios each of which was evaluated separately to the corresponding rules and found to be in compliance. The AMI6 was evaluated in host devices representative of the final installation. Both radios can transmit simultaneously therefore the device was also evaluated for radiated inter- modulation products and found to be in compliance. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

May 27, 2010 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Dear Sir or Madam: I hereby appoint Sam Wismer at Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc. to act as our agent in the preparation of an application for equipment authorization of FCC ID: SK9AMI6 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 and FCC IDENTIFIER 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. Sincerely, Signature: Name: Lee Littlejohn Title: Regulatory Engineer

Federal Communications Commission Date: May 27, 2010 Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Gentlemen: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. respectfully requests confidentiality of certain materials provided with the submission of the AMI6 under FCC ID: SK9AMI6 in accordance with FCC Regulations 0.459. The confidentiality request applies to the following exhibits: Lee Littlejohn Regulatory Engineer 10-0158 – Schematics.pdf 10-0158 – System Block Diagram.pdf 10-0158 – Theory of Operation.pdf 10-0158 – Internal Photos.pdf 10-0158 – Manual.pdf Confidentiality of the Internal Photos 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 the applicant or designated technicians. Confidentiality of the manual is being requested because the manual is very technical and is not provided to the general public because the general public cannot service the device. The AMI6 has been developed at considerable effort and expense by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. These items are considered as Trade Secrets and therefore public access to the proprietary material could possibly result in duplication of equipment that could severely damage the company’s business advantage. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely,

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 10-0158.W06 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: AMI6 External Photos Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Figure 1: External Photos Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Figure 2: External Photos – Typical Installation Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 Figure 3: External Photos – Typical Installation

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 10-0158.W06 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: AMI6 Label Information Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Figure 1: Label Information – Identifiers / Model Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Figure 2: Label Information – Identifiers / Model (Installed) Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 Figure 3: Label Information – 2-Part Warning Statement Figure 4: Label Information – Manufacturer Name on PCB Front

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 10-0158.W06 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: AMI6 RF Exposure Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 General Information: Applicant: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. ACS Project: 10-0158 Device Category: Mobile Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Simultaneous Transmission: Yes Technical Information 900 MHz LAN Radio Antenna Type: Quarter Wave Embedded Slot Antenna Antenna Gain: 2.2dBi Transmitter Conducted Power: 24.83dBm Maximum System EIRP: 27.03dBm (505mW) Technical Information 802.15.4 Zigbee Radio Antenna Type: Quarter Wave Embedded Slot Antenna Antenna Gain: 3.8dBi Transmitter Conducted Power: 18.94dBm Maximum System EIRP: 22.74dBm (188mW) MPE Calculation The Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) is calculated as follows: S = 2 4R PG  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* 902.2524.830.60304.092.21.660 200.100 247518.941.0078.343.82.399 200.037 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.) Summation of Power Densities – Simultaneous Transmissions This device contains multiple transmitters which can operate simultaneously and therefore the maximum RF exposure is determined by the summation of power densities. The 900 MHz LAN and 2.4GHz Zigbee radio can operate simultaneously there it is appropriate to include both of those power density values in the summation of power densities. The maximum power density is calculated by a summation of power densities for each simultaneous transmission combination as follows: 900MHz LAN: 0.100 (mW/cm^2) 2.4GHz Zigbee: 0.037 (mW/cm^2) TOTAL: 0.137 (mW/cm^2) Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 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 20 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.

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 10-0158.W06.22.A Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: AMI6 Test Begin Date: May 10, 2010 Test End Date: May 20, 2010 Report Issue Date: June 1, 2010 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency. Reviewed by: Kirby Munroe Director, Wireless Certifications ACS, 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 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 3 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 4 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 5 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 6 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 7 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES .................................................................................... 7 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 8 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 9 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 9 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ..................................................................................................................... 10 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203 ....................................................................... 10 7.2 POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC: SECTION 15.207 IC: RSS-GEN 7.2.2 ...................... 10 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ....................................................................................................... 10 7.2.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 10 7.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS – FCC: SECTION 15.109 (UNINTENTIONAL RADIATION) IC: RSS-210 2.6 . 14 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure ....................................................................................................... 14 7.3.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 14 7.4 6DB / 99% BANDWIDTH – FCC: SECTION 15.247(A)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.2(A) ............................. 15 7.4.1 Measurement Procedure ....................................................................................................... 15 7.4.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 15 7.5 PEAK OUTPUT POWER REQUIREMENT - FCC SECTION 15.247(B)(3) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(4) .......... 17 7.5.1 Measurement Procedure ....................................................................................................... 17 7.5.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 17 7.6 BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS-FCC 15.247D IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 ....... 18 7.6.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions ........................................................... 18 7.6.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 18 7.6.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 18 7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions ....................................................................................... 20 7.6.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 20 7.6.2.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 20 7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions (Restricted Bands) - FCC Sec. 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6........ 22 7.6.3.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 22 7.6.3.2 Duty Cycle Correction .....................................................…

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 10-0158.W06 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: AMI6 Test Setup Photos Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Figure 1: Radiated Emissions – 1S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Figure 2: Radiated Emissions – 1S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 Figure 3: Radiated Emissions – 2S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5 Figure 4: Radiated Emissions – 2S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6 Figure 5: Radiated Emissions – 12S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7 Figure 6: Radiated Emissions – 12S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8 Figure 7: AC Power Line Conducted Emissions – 1S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9 Figure 8: AC Power Line Conducted Emissions – 1S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10 Figure 9: AC Power Line Conducted Emissions – 2S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11 Figure 10: AC Power Line Conducted Emissions – 2S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12 Figure 11: AC Power Line Conducted Emissions – 12S Meter Model: AMI6 FCC ID: SK9AMI6 IC: 864G-AMI6 ACS Report: 10-0158.W06 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13 Figure 12: AC Power Line Conducted Emissions – 12S Meter