VE4-BER2BER2 Repeater

Stealth Repeater Quick Start Guide Version A.01 Copyright 2013 Axiometric, LLC Table of Contents Introduction......................................................................................3 FCC Compliance..............................................................................4 Quick Tour.......................................................................................5 Installation........................................................................................6 Wall Mount............................................................................6 Alternate Wall Mount.............................................................7 Pole Mount............................................................................8 Pipe Mount............................................................................9 Antenna...............................................................................10 Power..................................................................................11 Passivation ...........................................................................12 Battery Clips..........................................................................12 Configuration..................................................................................12 Handheld.............................................................................12 System Manager Software..................................................13 Requirements........................................................................13 System Manager Installation.................................................14 USB Driver Installation..........................................................14 Windows 7 64-bit Driver Installation......................................15 Java Installation.....................................................................15 Windows 64-bit Java Installation...........................................16 Connect to Mesh.................................................................16 Trouble-shooting ...........................................................................17 LED not working..................................................................17 When checking batteries.......................................................17 Antenna...............................................................................17 No Connection.....................................................................17 Specification...................................................................................17 Stealth Repeater ® - QSG Introduction MeshPlus ® networks are used for remote monitoring and control of commercial, industrial, and municipal equipment such as automatic utility metering, municipal lighting, and traffic management. Hundreds of thousands of devices are currently monitored and controlled by MeshPlus ® networks. The MeshPlus ® Battery Repeater 2 (Stealth Repeater) extends the range of a MeshPlus system by receiving, storing, and re-transmitting radio messages from other MeshPlus ® devices. The Stealth Repeater operates on internal battery power and as such can be discretely located in locations where power is not available. Features of the Stealth Repeater include: •External high-gain antenna •Second generation mesh radio ◦long RF range ◦interference resistance ◦backward compatible with 1 st generation •Push-button connect to MeshPlus infrastructure •Field replaceable batteries •Integrated battery tester/conditioner •Compact, light-weight, weatherproof enclosure •Locking/tamper-resistant access •Extended temperature range •Optional USB interface •Optional external DC power By following the instructions in this quick start guide, you can get your Stealth Repeater up and running quickly and easily. Your MeshPlus ® Stealth Repeater product kit includes: •Stealth Repeater battery repeater •High gain antenna •4x ER34615 lithium primary batteries Optional accessories include: •Pole mount and straps •Pipe Clamp •Mounting screws with gasket •Mounting feet •Tamper resistant seal This manual will get you acquainted with your Stealth Repeater and help you get it installed, configured, and connected to your MeshPlus network quickly and easily. Please read this guide completely before installing your Stealth Repeater; pay special attention to safety instructions, especially when mounting antennas near power lines. Copyright 2013, Axiometric, LLC Page 3Confidential MeshPlus Stealth Repeater Stealth Repeater ® - QSG FCC Compliance 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. FCC ID: VE4-BER2 Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only the manufacturer supplied antenna is approved for operation with the equipment. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the device and the antenna for this device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20…

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FCC ID Label N ote: Not actual size Axiometric LLC, 6200 Old Dobbin Lane, Suite 150 443-472-4154Columbia, MD 21045 http://www.meshplus.com Axiometric MeshPlus™ Model BER2 FCC ID: VE4-BER2 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.

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Certificates and reports shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written permission of Washington Labs, Limited. Maximum Permissible Exposure Evaluation For the Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater FCC ID: VE4-BER2 October 8, 2013 WLL Report: 13066-02-MPE Prepared for: AXIOMETRIC, LLC 6200 OLD DOBBIN LANE, STE 150 COLUMBIA, MD 21045 Prepared by: WASHINGTON LABORATORIES, LTD. 7560 LINDBERGH DRIVE GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND 20879 Testing Certificate AT-1448 Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater RF Exposure Test Report October, 2013 WLL Report #13066-02-MPE - ii - © 2013 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Maximum Permissible Exposure Evaluation For the Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater October 8, 2013 WLL Report # 13066-02-MPE Prepared by: James Ritter EMC Laboratory Manager Reviewed by: Steven D. Koster Vice President Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater RF Exposure Test Report October, 2013 WLL Report #13066-02-MPE - iii - © 2013 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater to document the findings of the maximum permissible exposure evaluation on the Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater. The purpose of this evaluation is to establish a minimum safe distance as per the RF exposure requirements as defined in FCC §1.1307 & §1.1310. This report documents the results of testing to the requirements of:  CFR Title 47 Volume 1 Practice and Procedure; (1.1307) Environmental Assessments The Evaluation was performed by Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted as an EMC Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) under the United States/European Union Memorandum of Agreement. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. is accredited by ACLASS under Testing Certificate AT-1448. Revision History Reason Date Rev 0 Initial Release October 8, 2013 Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater RF Exposure Test Report October, 2013 WLL Report #13066-02-MPE - iv - © 2013 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Table of Contents Abstract .................................................................................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1 2 Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Transmitter Categories ............................................................................................................................. 1 2.2 Exposure Categories ................................................................................................................................ 2 3 Device Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 3 4 Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Evaluation .................................................................................. 3 List of Tables Table 1: MPE Limits ..................................................................................................................................................2 Table 2: Device Summary of the BER2 Repeater ......................................................................................................3 Table 3: Transmitter MPE Calculation Summary ......................................................................................................4 Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater RF Exposure Test Report October, 2013 WLL Report #13066-02-MPE - Page 1 of 4 - © 2013 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 1 Introduction This report has been prepared on behalf of Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater Transmitter to show compliance with the RF exposure requirements as defined in FCC §1.1307. Testing supporting this evaluation was performed at Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted as an EMC Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) under the United States/European Union Memorandum of Agreement. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. is accredited with ACLASS under Testing Certificate AT-1448. 2 Requirements Three different categories of transmitters are defined by the FCC in OET Bulletin 65. These categories are fixed installation, mobile, and portable. Additionally, the FCC categorizes the use of the devices based on the user’s awareness and the ability to exercise control over his or her exposure. The two categories are defined as Occupational/Controlled Exposure and General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure. 2.1 Transmitter Categories 2.1.1 Fixed Installations A fixed location means that the device, including its antenna, is physically secured at a permanent location and is not able to be easily moved to another location. Additionally, distance to humans from the antenna is maintained to at least 2 meters. 2.1.2 Mobile Devices A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to be generally used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter's radiating structures and the body of the user or nearby persons. Transmitters designed to be used by consumers or workers that can be easily re-located, such as a wireless modem operating in a laptop computer, are considered mobile devices if they meet the 20 centimeter separation requirement. The FCC rules for evaluating mobile devices for RF compliance are found in 47 CFR §2.1091. 2.1.3 Portable Devices A portable device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used so that the radiating structure(s) of the device is/are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user. Portable device requirements are found in Section 2.1093 of the FCC's Rules (47 CFR§2.1093). Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater RF E…

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FCC Certification Test Report For the Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater FCC ID: VE4-BER2 WLL JOB# 13066-01 October 8, 2013 Prepared for: Axiometric, LLC 6200 Old Dobbin Lane Ste 150 Columbia, MD 21045 Prepared By: Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 7560 Lindbergh Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 Testing Certificate AT-1448 Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater FCC Certification Test Report October, 2013 FCC Certification Test Report for the Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater FCC ID: VE4-BER2 October 8, 2013 WLL JOB# 13066-01 Prepared by: James Ritter EMC laboratory Manager Reviewed by: Steven D. Koster Vice President Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater FCC Certification Test Report October 2013 WLL Report #13066-01 - ii - © 2013 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Axiometric, LLC to support the attached Application for Equipment Authorization. The test report and application are submitted for a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter under Part 15.247 (10/2012) of the FCC Rules. This Certification Test Report documents the test configuration and test results for a Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater. Testing was performed on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) of Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Site description and site attenuation data have been placed on file with the FCC's Sampling and Measurements Branch at the FCC laboratory in Columbia, MD. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted by the FCC and approved by ACLASS under Certificate AT-1448 as an independent FCC test laboratory. The Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater complies with the limits for a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter device under FCC Part 15.247. Revision History Reason Date Rev 0 Initial Release October 8, 2013 Axiometric, LLC BER2 Repeater FCC Certification Test Report October 2013 WLL Report #13066-01 - iii - © 2013 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Table of Contents Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1 1.1 Compliance Statement .................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Test Scope ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Contract Information ....................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Test Dates ........................................................................................................................ 1 1.5 Test and Support Personnel ............................................................................................ 1 1.6 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 2 2 Equipment Under Test .........................................................................................................3 2.1 EUT Identification & Description ................................................................................... 3 2.2 Test Configuration .......................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Testing Algorithm ........................................................................................................... 4 2.4 Measurements ................................................................................................................. 4 2.4.1 References ................................................................................................................... 4 2.4.2 Measurement Uncertainty ........................................................................................... 4 3 Test Equipment ....................................................................................................................6 4 Test Summary ......................................................................................................................7 5 Test Results ..........................................................................................................................8 5.1 Duty Cycle Correction .................................................................................................... 8 5.2 RF Power Output: (FCC Part §2.1046) ......................................................................... 13 5.3 Occupied Bandwidth: (FCC Part §2.1049) ................................................................... 20 5.4 Carrier Frequency Separation and Number of Hop Channels (FCC Part §15247(a)(1) 27 5.5 Conducted Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals (FCC Part §2.1051) ................ 32 5.5.1 Band Edge Requirements .......................................................................................... 57 5.6 Radiated Spurious Emissions: (FCC Part §2.1053) ...................................................... 66 5.6.1 Test Procedure .......................................................................................................... 66 5.7 AC Conducted Emissions (FCC Pt.15.207) .................................................................. 70 5.7.1 Requirements ............................................................................................................ 70 List of Tables Table 1: Device Summary ............................................................................................................... 3 Table 2: Expanded Uncertainty List ............................................................................................... 5 Table 3: Test Equipment List .......................................................................................................... 6 Table 4: Test Summary Table ..........................................................…

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Conducted Emissions Front Conducted Emissions Side Bench Testing Setup Radiated Emissions, Front Radiated Emissions, Rear