SK9C1A-2ELECTRICITY METER WITH DUAL RF TRANSMITTER

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 FCC Part 15 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 04-0396-15C Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Equipment Type: Electricity Meter With Dual RF Transmitters Trade Name: CENTRON ™ ICARe Model: C1A-2 Manual CENTRON® Meter Technical Reference Guide Effective: January 2005 iiCENTRON Meter Technical Reference Guide Proprietary Rights Notice This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential infor- mation of Itron, Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be repro- duced or transmitted in whole or part, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the express written permission of Itron, Inc. All rights to designs or inventions disclosed herein, including the right to manufacture, are reserved to Itron, Inc. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Itron, Inc. reserves the right to change the product specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Trademarks Used in This Manual CENTRON, PC-PRO+, PRO-READ, and ReadOne are registered trademarks of Itron, Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Cellnet is a registered trademark of Cellnet Technologies, Inc. CENTRON® Meter Technical Reference Guide Part Number: 100299GM-01 Itron, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 2818 North Sullivan Road Spokane, WA 99216 U.S.A. Tel: (509) 924-9900 Fax: (509) 891-3355 www.itron.com Itron, Inc. Oconee Electricity Metering 313-B North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 U.S.A. Tel: (864) 638-8300 Fax: (864) 638-4950 Copyright© 2004-2005 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. CENTRON Meter Technical Reference Guideiii Compliance With FCC Regulations FCC Part 15, Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential/ commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. •Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. 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 FCC Part 15, Subpart C When equipped with a radio transmitter option, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a resi- dential situation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic- ular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception. which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected radio or television. •Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver. •Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Itron, Inc. could void the user’s author- ity to operate the equipment. RF Exposure Information This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation requirements for uncontrolled environ- ments. To maintain compliance with these requirements, the antenna and any radiating ele- ments should be installed to ensure that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm is maintained from the general population. Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. 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. ivCENTRON Meter Technical Reference Guide Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence canadienne causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est sujette aux deux condi- tions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée. Factory Repair of Meters Itron recommends that all repairs be performed at the factory. Certain repairs may be per- formed by the user; however, unauthorized repairs will void any existing warranty. All sur- face mounted parts must be replaced by the factory. Repair …

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 FCC Part 15 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 04-0396-15C Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Equipment Type: Electricity Meter With Dual RF Transmitters Trade Name: CENTRON ™ ICARe Model: C1A-2 Label Information PROPOSAL SUBJECT: NEW FCC/IC LABEL FORMAT DATE: 12 JANUARY 2005 Purpose Proposal for the new labeling requirements to meet both the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada requirements for RF based products. FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 IC: 864G-C1A2 04 39686722 FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 IC: 864G-C1A2 04 39686722 2

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 FCC Part 15 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 04-0396-15C Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Equipment Type: Electricity Meter With Dual RF Transmitters Trade Name: CENTRON ™ ICARe Model: C1A-2 Internal Photographs Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: Assembled Top View Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: PCB Front View Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 3: PCB Back View Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 4: Display Front View Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 5: Display Rear View Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 6: Housing Top View

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 FCC Part 15 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 04-0396-15C Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Equipment Type: Electricity Meter With Dual RF Transmitters Trade Name: CENTRON ™ ICARe Model: C1A-2 Theory of Operations Page 1 of 29 ITRON CONFIDENTIAL Functional Specification TITLE: CENTRON ICARe Functional Specification AUTHOR: D.P. McConnell REV CCO DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE DATE APPROVALS 23 Sep 2004 Project Leader D. McConnell A INITIAL RELEASE 29 Dec 2004 Manager – Residential Metering F. Kobbi REVISION HISTORY B Update to support version 1.9.0 Firmware 13 Jul 2004 Project Leader D. McConnell C Update to Itron Document 28 Dec 2004 Project Leader D. McConnell (Function) NOTICE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Information contained herein is proprietary and is property of ITRON, Inc. where furnished with a proposal, the recipient shall use it solely to evaluate the proposal. Where furnished to a customer it shall be used solely for the purposes of inspection, installation or maintenance. Where furnished to a supplier, it shall be used solely in the performance of work contracted for this company. The information shall not be used or disclosed by the recipient for any other purpose, whatsoever. ICARe Project Functional Specification Confidential Page 2 12/29/2004 REVISION CHART Version Primary Author(s) Description of Version Date Completed Draft DP McConnell Initial draft 9/23/2002 Draft DP McConnell Incorporated comments from Jerome Bartier, Eric Deschamps and Vladimir Borisov 9/25/2002 Draft DP McConnell Updated document with management requests 9/26/2002 Draft DP McConnell Added R300 functionality 10/1/2002 Draft DP McConnell Added Interval and randomization examples 10/11/2002 Draft DP McConnell Added RF power consumption assumptions 10/14/2002 Draft DP McConnell MCU Requirements made more generic 11/19/2002 Draft DP McConnell Updated document for company split and to address selected MCU 1/16/2002 Draft DP McConnell Changed CRF900 to COSMOS 3/31/2003 Draft DP McConnell Changed CentronCRF to ICARe 4/10/2003 Draft DP McConnell Updated document to reduce overlap with architectural spec 5/15/2003 Draft DP McConnell Inserted Mobile Network Section 7/14/2003 Draft DP McConnell Incorporated comments from Product Services 8/23/2003 Draft M.Peters/ P.Chiummiento Updated Hardware and Firmware sections 12/19/2003 Preliminary DP McConnell Cleaned up format and made final changes from previous spec 1/15/2004 Preliminary DP McConnell Added display functionality 2/20/2004 Preliminary DP McConnell Added changes for Cellnet/RMR meter types 6/15/2004 Final DP McConnell Update for 1.9 Firmware separating Cellnet & RMR 7/13/2004 Final DP McConnell Update for Itron 12/28/2004 ICARe Project Functional Specification Confidential Page 3 12/29/2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE ....................................................................................................................................1 APPROVALS...........................................................................................................................................................1 REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................6 Description ...............................................................................................................................................................6 Endpoint Function ...................................................................................................................................................6 References: ...............................................................................................................................................................6 RF NETWORK SERVICES................................................................................................................................................6 CellNet® Network System Services........................................................................................................................6 Information Provided .............................................................................................................................................6 FCC Regulation .....................................................................................................................................................6 RF Characteristics for Fixed Network ...................................................................................................................6 R300 Mobile Network System.................................................................................................................................6 Information Provided .............................................................................................................................................6 FCC Regulation .....................................................................................................................................................6 RF Characteristics for Mobile Network.................................................................................................................6 Schlumberger R900 Mobile Network System........................................................................................................6 Information Provided .............................................................................................................................................6 FCC Regulation ...............................................................................................................................…

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 FCC Part 15 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 04-0396-15C - DSS Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Equipment Type: Electricity Meter With Dual RF Transmitters Trade Name: CENTRON ™ ICARe Model: C1A-2 RF Exposure Information Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 General Information: Applicant: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. ACS Project: 04-0396 FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 Device Category: Fixed Mount Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Technical Information: Antenna Type: Patch Antenna Gain: 0dBi Transmitter Conducted Power: 13.55dBm Maximum System EIRP: 13.55dBm Operating Configuration: Mounted on side of residential or commercial structure Exposure Conditions: Greater than 20 centimeters MPE Calculation The minimum separation distance is calculated as follows: E(V/m) = xPxG30 Power Density: P d =(mW/cm 2 ) = d MPE Distance MPE Calculator for Mobile Equipment Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* Transmit Freq. (MHz) Radio Power (dBm) Radio Power (W) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (mW eq.) MPE Distance (cm) 919.67 13.55 0.02265 0 1.00 1.7188 Installation Guidelines The installation manual contains the following text advising how to install the equipment to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements: “RF Exposure (Intentional Radiators Only) This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation requirements for uncontrolled environments. To maintain compliance with these requirements, the antenna and any radiating elements should be installed to ensure that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm is maintained from the general population. Conclusion This device complies with the MPE requirements by providing adequate separation between the device, any radiating structure and the general population. E 2 3770

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 FCC Part 15.247 Transmitter Certification Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter Test Report FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 04-0396-15C-DSS Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Trade Name: CENTRON ™ ICARe Model: C1A-2 Test Begin Date: December 7, 2004 Test End Date: December 9, 2004 Report Issue Date: January 3, 2005 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612 Prepared by: Reviewed by: J. Kirby Munroe Manager Wireless Certifications ACS, Inc. R. Sam Wismer Engineering Manager 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 22 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Table of Contents 1.0 General 3 1.1 Purpose 3 1.2 Product Description 3 1.2.1 General 3 1.2.2 Intended Use 3 2.0 Location of Test Facility 4 2.1 Description of Test Facility 4 2.1.1 Open Area Test Site 4 2.1.2 Conducted Emissions Test Site 5 3.0 Applicable Standards and References 6 4.0 List of Test Equipment 7 5.0 Support Equipment 8 6.0 EUT Setup Block Diagram 8 7.0 Summary of Tests 9 7.1 Section 15.203 - Antenna Requirement 9 7.2 Section 15.207 - Power Line Conducted Emissions 9 7.3 Section 15.109 - Radiated Emissions (Unintentional Radiation) 12 7.4 Section 15.247(b) – Peak Output Power 13 7.5 Section 15.247(a) – Channel Usage 15 7.5.1 Section 15.247(a) (1) - Carrier Frequency Separation 15 7.5.2 Section 15.247(a) (1) – Number of Hopping Channels 16 7.5.3 Section 15.247(a) (1) – Channel Dwell Time 17 7.5.4 Section 15.247(a) (1) (iii) – 20dB Bandwidth 18 7.6 Section 15.247(c) – Band-edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions 19 7.6.1 Band-edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions 19 7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions 20 7.6.2.1 Test Results 20 7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions (Restricted Bands) 20 7.6.3.1 Test Results 20 7.6.3.2 Sample Calculations 22 8.0 CONCLUSION 22 Additional Exhibits Included In Filing Internal Photographs External Photographs Test Setup Photographs Product Labeling RF Exposure – MPE Calculations BOM Installation/Users Guide Theory of Operation System Block Diagram Schematics Model: C1A-2 FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 ACS Report: 04-0396-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations. 1.2 Product Description 1.2.1 General The ICARe will be a transmit-only meter module that collects and transmits metering data over the 902 - 928 MHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) RF band. The unit will contain both a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmitter and a Frequency Hopping (FSK) transmitter. The ICARe functions as a RF transmitter that is capable of supporting remote meter reading using mobile and fixed network protocols. The mobile network functions will be the R300 (ITRON™ protocol) or the R900 (SURF© protocol). The fixed network function will be the CellNet© electricity endpoint protocol (PID2) to maintain legacy functionality. The endpoint will be installed in the CENTRON meter as the register board. The metrology board will provide power and energy data to the endpoint in the same manner as a normal register board. The endpoint will provide the following data depending on configuration and firmware option: • Cumulative energy readings using the ITRON protocol • Cumulative energy readings using the Schlumberger SURF protocol • Cumulative and interval readings using the CellNet by Atos Origin protocol The endpoint will determine electrical energy data by counting pulses from the metrology board and then converting them to energy values for display and transmission. The endpoint will use a constant loaded during configuration to provide the correct energy values for the network being supported. The endpoint will also use a serial protocol for configuration and testing using the register serial port. It is also necessary for the endpoint to be able to be installed on previous meter bases with no modifications to the base to maintain the modularity requirement of the CENTRON meter. Detailed photographs of the EUT are filed separately with this filing. 1.2.2 Intended Use The CENTRON ™ ICARe is intended to be installed on a residential or commercial structure to record electricity usage and transmit the data to either utility personnel or to a nearby base station depending on which radio is active. Only one radio will ever be active at any given time. If the meter is configured for remote meter data collection by a utility meter reader, the Frequency Hopping (FSK) transmitter radio will be activated. If the meter is configured for base station data collection the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmitter radio will be activated. The radios are configured at the factory and cannot be activated by the end user or utility personnel. Model: C1A-2 FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 ACS Report: 04-0396-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4 2.0 LOCATION OF TEST FACILTY All testing was performed by qualified ACS personnel located at the following address: ACS, Inc. 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 2.1 DESCRIPTION OF TEST FACILITY Both the Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions site have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. The following certification numbers have been issued in recognition of these accreditations and certifications: FCC Registration Number: 89450 Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175 VCCI Member Number: 1831 ƒ VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 ƒ VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 2.1.1 Open Ar…

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 FCC Part 15 Transmitter Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 04-0396-15C Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Equipment Type: Electricity Meter With Dual RF Transmitters Trade Name: CENTRON ™ ICARe Model: C1A-2 Test Setup Photographs Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 1: Radiated Emissions – Rear View Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 2: Radiated Emissions – Front View Model: C1A-2 Advanced Compliance Solutions FCC ID: SK9C1A-2 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Figure 3: Conducted Emissions – Front View