U44-CBUSELECTRONICS CHOKER RELEASE SYSTEM

User Manual – North America Version 1.1 - 2 - . . . . . Copyright Copyright © 2007 Fortronics™ Limited. All rights reserved. The information contained in this manual are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Fortronics™ Limited. Fortronics™ Limited reserves the right to make periodic modifications of this product without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision. Copying, duplicating, selling, or otherwise distributing any part of this product or accompanying documentation/software without the prior consent of an authorized representative of Fortronics™ Limited is strictly prohibited. All brands and product names in this publication are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. . . . . . This material is preliminary Information furnished by Fortronics™ Limited in this specification is believed to be accurate. Fortronics™ Limited makes no warranty, express, statutory, and implied or by description, regarding the information set forth herein. Fortronics™ Limited reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without notice. Fortronics™ Limited ’s products are intended for use in normal commercial and industrial applications. Applications requiring unusual environmental requirements such as military, medical life-support or life-sustaining equipment are specifically not recommended without additional testing for such application. . . . . . Safety Precautions Proper operation of this will result in user exposure to radiation well below that described by international and local authorities. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons. DO NOT hold the unit such that the antenna is very close to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. DO NOT key the transmitter when not actually desiring to transmit DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter DO NOT operate the transmitter near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use . . . . . Service Precautions The modules contain CMOS devices that may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Electrostatic charges up to 35,000 volts may be present at the workbench and on synthetic clothing. Since CMOS devices may be damaged by charges as low as 50volts, it is imperative that proper ESD safe practices be followed when working on the units. . . . . . Unauthorized Modifications The units have been designed to comply with strict radio frequency performance regulations. In order to continue good performance and prevent interference with other users and electrical equipment, it is imperative that no changes or alterations be made to the units without the express approval of Fortronics™ Limited. User Manual – North America Version 1.1 - 3 - . . . . . Compliance Statement 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. . . . . . Information to the User Note: 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between the equipment and 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. . . . . . Revision Date Description Version 1.0 7/Dec/04 - Initial Release Version Version 1.1 1/May/07 - Changes applicable to North American Market. Manual redesign User Manual – North America Version 1.1 - 4 - I I N N D D E E X X 1 The Fortronics™ Electronic Choker Bell system 2 Specifications 3 Installation 3.1 Main Transmitter 3.2 Attaching Choker Bell to Choker Bell Wire 3.3 System ID 3.4 Choker Bell Electronics – Encapsulated in the Choker Bell Block 4 Operation 4.1 Choker Bell Tester 4.2 Locating Lost Choker Bells – Locator System 4.3 Portable Transmitter 4.4 Yarder Operation 4.5 Choker setters 5 Service Advice 5.1 Servo Motor Test and Replacement 5.2 Fitting New Batteries 5.3 Low temperature (sub Zero) conditions 5.4 Servo Motor Switch Test 6 Choker Bell Maintenance 7 Fault Finding 7.1 Fault Finding 8 Parts List and Illustrations 9 About Fortronics User Manual – North America Version 1.1 - 5 - The Fortronics™ Electronic Choker Bell system Our electronic Choker Bell has been designed to make a difference to the safety and efficiency of timber recovery between felling and yarding. It works by giving forestry contractors a remote-release option that allows the operator to be safely separated from the most hazardous part of the recovery process. With the simple press of a button, the Choker Bell releases the Choker Wire as soon as the log has been dragged to its required position. This removes a man from a dangerous situation among unstable timber, and leaves the Choker Bell ready for the next haul. System Overview Specifically desig…

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EMCT Authorisation 190707.doc Andrew Cutler EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn Auckland New Zealand Ph: + 64 93600 862 Fax: + 64 93600 861 19 th July 2007 EMC Technologies are hereby authorised to act on Fortronics Ltd behalf in attaining FCC type approval of the Fortronics™ Electronic Choker System. Yours sincerely Ross J Lumsden Managing Director Fortronics Ltd

FCC confidentiality request 190707.doc Federal Communications Commission 19 th July 2007 To whom it may concern CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST Reference rule sections 0.457 (d) (ii) and pursuant to rule section 0.459 (a) confidentiality is requested as follows. Specific Information: Block Diagrams Schematic / Circuit diagrams Part lists AOperational Descriptions This information contains trade secret information which is not routinely made available to the public or to our competitors. Disclosure of this information could result in an unfair advantage to our competitors. It should be treated as strictly confidential for the duration of the Grant of Equipment Authorisation. Yours sincerely Ross J Lumsden Managing Director Fortronics Ltd

EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 12 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full 9. PHOTOGRAPH (S) External Views

Label location and size photograph The full label with warning has not been placed on the device. The client intends to only place a small label on the device. Therefore the client is requesting that the warning be placed in the manual (as per Section 15.19(a)(5)) as a large label will not last long on the product as the Choker will have a very hard life as it will be dropped from great heights, be buried in soil, water and really get a hammering.

29 th January 2008 Labeling Specification The following labels will be applied to the Fortronics product. Label Material: Jac solid aluminium foil with AL170 adhesive (Self adhesive). Printing Ink: Printed in green with PMS 349 using Marabu Marcaster screen printing ink rated at 7-8 on the blue wool scale. Font style: Arial Bold. Label size: 50mm wide and 20mm high for the Choker Bell, all others are 60mm wide and 50mm high Choker Bell example NOTE: For the Choker Bell, it is not practical to place the full statement on the device. The full statement is placed in the user and Technical manuals. [Section 15.19(a)(5).] Other Label examples

EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 13 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full Internal Views EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 14 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full Antenna Battery Holder EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 15 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full Circuit Board

EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 1 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full TEST REPORT Fortronics Choker Tracking Transmitter tested to 47 Code of Federal Regulations Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Subpart C – Intentional Radiators for Fortronics Ltd This Test Report is issued with the authority of: ______________________________________ Andrew Cutler - General Manager EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 2 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full Table of Contents 1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE 3 2. RESULTS SUMMARY 3 3. INTRODUCTION 4 4. CLIENT INFORMATION 4 5. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SAMPLE 5 6. RESULTS 6 7. TEST EQUIPMENT USED 11 8. ACCREDITATIONS 11 9. PHOTOGRAPH (S) 12 EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 3 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full 1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The Fortronics Choker Tracking Transmitter complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart C as an Intentional Radiator when the methods, as described in ANSI C63.4 - 2003, are applied. 2. RESULTS SUMMARY Clause Parameter Result 15.201 Equipment authorisation requirement Certification required. 15.203 Antenna requirement Complies. Antenna is integral to the device. 15.204 External PA and antenna modifications Not applicable. No external devices. 15.205 Restricted bands of operation Complies. Device transmits on 417.950 MHz. 15.207 Conducted limits Not applicable. Device is powered using an internal battery. 15.209 Radiated emission limits - Fundamental Complies with a 5 dB margin at 417.950 MHz. 15.209 Radiated emission limits – Spurious emissions >30 MHz Complies with an 8.0 dB margin at 835.900 MHz. EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 4 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full 3. INTRODUCTION This report describes the tests and measurements performed for the purpose of determining compliance with the specification. The client selected the test sample. This report relates only to the sample tested. This report contains no corrections or erasures. Measurement uncertainties with statistical confidence intervals of 95% are shown below test results. Both Class A and Class B uncertainties have been accounted for, as well as influence uncertainties where appropriate. 4. CLIENT INFORMATION Company Name Fortronics Ltd Address Unit 3, 78 Austin Street Onekawa City Napier Country New Zealand Contact Mr Ross Lumsden EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 5 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full 5. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SAMPLE Brand Name Fortronics Model Number - Product Choker Tracking Transmitter Manufacturer Fortronics Ltd Country of Origin New Zealand Serial Number Not serialised FCC ID Not yet determined Ancillary Equipment Nil This device is a low power transmitter operating on 418 MHz that is installed inside forestry devices that are called chokers. A choker is used to secure wire ropes around logs that are being moved. The transmitter is operated when the choker release mechanism is activated. When activated the choker will fall to the ground and would not normally be recovered as it cannot be easily located. In conjunction with a direction finding receiver this transmitter enables the released chokers to be located in areas where the terrain is rough and difficult. EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET …

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EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 70706.1 Report date: 20 July 2007 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Telephone: +64 9 360 0862 Fax: +64 9 360 0861 STREET ADDRESS - 47 MacKelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS - PO Box 68 307, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand Web Site: www.emctech.com.au Page 16 of 16 This report may not be reproduced except in full Radiated emissions test set up