ZQ3-SPS-UPROXUnderground Proximity Generator

Strata Proximity Systems LLC

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Application Details

Equipment Class: DCD - Part 15 Low Power Transmitter Below 1705 kHz
Date of Grant: Nov 01, 2011
Application Purpose: Original Equipment
Date of Application: Oct 31, 2011
Equipment Note: Underground Proximity Generator
Frequency Range: 0.07300000 - 0.07300000
Company: Strata Proximity Systems LLC
Country: United States

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Users Manual

Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator Users Manual v1.0 2011 Strata Proximity Systems, LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 1.800.691.6601 Confidentoial Patent #’s 7,420,471 5,939,986 and 6,810,353 Patent Pending Page 2 of 7 Strata Proximity Systems Underground Generator Users Manual v1.0 Confidential and Proprietary October 5, 2011 Table of Contents 1 Overview .............................................................................................................................3 1.1 Theory of Operation ......................................................................................................3 1.2 Frequency of Operation ................................................................................................4 1.3 Approvals ......................................................................................................................4 1.3.1 MSHA Approval ......................................................................................................4 1.3.2 Pennsylvania Approval ...........................................................................................4 1.4 Label Information..........................................................................................................4 1.5 FCC Information ............................................................................................................5 2 Operation ............................................................................................................................6 2.1 Installation Information ................................................................................................6 2.1.1 Interoperability Warning ........................................................................................6 2.2 Charging ........................................................................................................................6 2.3 Alerts ............................................................................................................................6 2.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................................6 3 Warranty .............................................................................................................................6 4 Revision History ...................................................................................................................7 4.1 Version 1.0 – October 5, 2011 .......................................................................................7 Confidentoial Patent #’s 7,420,471 5,939,986 and 6,810,353 Patent Pending Page 3 of 7 Strata Proximity Systems Underground Generator Users Manual v1.0 Confidential and Proprietary October 5, 2011 1 Overview The Underground Proximity Generator is a component of the HazardAvert™ Proximity Detection System from Strata Proximity Systems (SPS). HazardAvert™ provides warnings to individuals and machinery to alert them that an individual wearing a portable alarm device has entered too close to an operating piece of equipment and is in a dangerous situation. HazardAvert™ also warns when vehicles or other machinery are getting close enough that the possibility of a collision exists. 1.1 Theory of Operation The Underground Proximity Generator is a component of HazardAvert™ and is mounted on machinery such as Continuous Miners and Shuttle Cars and is connected to a central control unit. The functions of the Underground Generator are:  To generate and transmit a 73kHz field around a vehicle or piece of machinery to act as a protection zone for collision avoidance and for proximity detection for the protection of individuals.  To receive a 916.48MHz RF signal from other vehicles or Personal Alarm Devices (PAD). The Underground Proximity Generator Module generates a 73 kHz signal at the rate of 3mS on and 3mS off at a repetition rate of approximately 200mS. This 73 kHz signal is fed to a wire / ferrite radiator element which is integral to the Underground Proximity Generator Module. The radiator produces a 73 kHz field that is emitted from the Underground Proximity Generator Module. This field creates a protection zone around the vehicle or machine that can be detected by other HazardAvert system components equipped with 73 kHz receivers. The Underground Proximity Generator Module also has an internal 916.48MHz receiver for the detection and demodulation of RF signals from other HazardAvert System components equipped with a 916.48MHz transmitter. As the Underground Proximity Generator Module is transmitting the 73 kHz field, other system devices are receiving the field and making determinations as to their distance from the Underground Proximity Generator Module. If the Underground Proximity Generator Module receives a 916.48 MHZ transmission in response to its 73 kHz transmission, it analyzes the 916.48 MHz signal and determines if the transmitting device is in what is considered a “Warning Zone” or a “Danger Zone”. If the Underground Proximity Generator Module determines that the transmitting device is in a Warning or Danger Zone area, it will turn on the appropriate LED’s to give a visual indication to individuals operating or near the machine that the Warning or Danger condition exists. Information regarding the received 916.48 MHz signal is also passed to a central controller on the vehicle or piece of machinery. Confidentoial Patent #’s 7,420,471 5,939,986 and 6,810,353 Patent Pending Page 4 of 7 Strata Proximity Systems Underground Generator Users Manual v1.0 Confidential and Proprietary October 5, 2011 1.2 Frequency of Operation The Underground Proximity Generator will transmit on a frequency of 73 kHz and receive on a frequency of 916.48 MHz 1.3 Approvals 1.3.1 MSHA Approval The MSHA approval number is 18-PDA09003-0. 1.3.2 Pennsylvania Approval The Pennsylvania approval number is BFE69-11. 1.4 Label Information The Underground Proximity Generator labe…

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External Photos

Strata Proximity Systems LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-830-2008 Internal & External Photos for FCC Certification Underground Proximity Generator Module – 7.5” Ferrite – Page 1 of 5 Model: SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX Underground Proximity Generator – External Photo Module Housing Strata Proximity Systems LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-830-2008 Internal & External Photos for FCC Certification Underground Proximity Generator Module – 7.5” Ferrite – Page 2 of 5 Model: SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX Underground Proximity Generator – Internal Photo Ferrite and Electronics Strata Proximity Systems LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-830-2008 Internal & External Photos for FCC Certification Underground Proximity Generator Module – 7.5” Ferrite – Page 3 of 5 Model: SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX Underground Proximity Generator – Internal Photo Receiver Circuit Board – Top Side Strata Proximity Systems LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-830-2008 Internal & External Photos for FCC Certification Underground Proximity Generator Module – 7.5” Ferrite – Page 4 of 5 Model: SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX Underground Proximity Generator – Internal Photo RF Receiver Module and Antenna Strata Proximity Systems LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-830-2008 Internal & External Photos for FCC Certification Underground Proximity Generator Module – 7.5” Ferrite – Page 5 of 5 Model: SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX Underground Proximity Module – Internal Photo Amplifier Circuit Board – Bottom Side

ID Label/Location Info

Strata Proximity Systems LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-830-2008 FCC Label: Strata Proximity Systems Model NO.: SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX 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. Strata Proximity Systems LLC 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-830-2008 FCC Label Location:

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Test Report

Certificates and reports shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written permission of Washington Laboratories, Limited. FCC Certification Test Report For the Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator Model SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX WLL JOB# 12036-01 Rev 1 October 14, 2011 Re-issued October 31, 2011 Prepared for: Strata Proximity Systems 1769 Jeff Road Huntsville, AL 35806 Prepared By: Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 7560 Lindbergh Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 Testing Certificate AT-1448 Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator FCC Certification Test Report October, 2011 WLL Report #12036-01 Rev 1 ii © 2011 Washington Laboratories, Ltd FCC Certification Test Report for the Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator Model SA221160-001 FCC ID: ZQ3-SPS-UPROX October 14, 2011 WLL JOB# 12036-01 Rev 1 Re-issued October 31, 2011 Prepared by: Steven Dovell Compliance Engineer Reviewed by: Steven D. Koster VP, EMC & Wireless Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator FCC Certification Test Report October, 2011 WLL Report #12037-01 Rev 1 iii © 2011 Washington Laboratories, Ltd Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Strata Proximity Systems to support the attached Application for Equipment Authorization. The test report and application are submitted for a Transmitter under Part 15.209 (10/2009) of the FCC Rules and Regulations. This Certification Test Report documents the test configuration and test results for the Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator. 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. The Industry Canada OATS numbers are 3035A-1 and 3035A-2 for Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Site 1 and Site 2, respectively. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted by the FCC and approved by ACLASS under Certificate AT-1448 as an independent FCC test laboratory. The Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator complies with the limits for a Transmitter device under FCC Part 15.209. Revision History Description of Change Date Rev 0 Initial Release October 14, 2011 Rev 1 Updated description and added technical measurement information October ??, 2011 Strata Proximity Systems Underground Proximity Generator FCC Certification Test Report October, 2011 WLL Report #12037-01 Rev 1 iv © 2011 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 .............................................................................................. 4 2.3 Equipment Configuration.................................................................................... 5 2.4 Testing Algorithm ............................................................................................... 5 2.5 Test Location ...................................................................................................... 6 2.6 Measurements ..................................................................................................... 6 2.6.1 References ....................................................................................................... 6 2.7 Measurement Uncertainty ................................................................................... 6 3 Test Equipment ........................................................................................................8 4 Test Results ..............................................................................................................9 4.1 Occupied Bandwidth: (FCC Part §2.1049) ......................................................... 9 4.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions: (FCC Part §15.209) ............................................ 9 4.2.1 Test Procedure ................................................................................................ 9 List of Tables Table 1. Device Summary ................................................................................................... 4 Table 2: Equipment Configuration ..................................................................................... 5 Table 3: Expanded Uncertainty List ................................................................................... 8 Table 4: Test Equipment List .............................................................................................. 8 Table 5. Radiated Emissions Limits ................................................................................... 9 Table 6. Radiated Emissions Test Data < 30MHz @ 30m ............................................... 11 Table 7. Ra…

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