20010304R Test Report

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Test Report

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PREFACE

This report documents product testing conducted to verify compliance of the specified EUT with
applicable standards and requirements as identified herein. EUT, test instrument configurations, test
procedures and recorded data are generally described in this report. The reader is referred to the
applicable test standards for detailed procedures. The following table summarizes the test results
obtained during this evaluation.

SUMMARY

The Diamond Checkpoint Development Group, Inc., RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124
was tested to the standards listed below, and found to have the following characteristics:

TEST STANDARD REQUIREMENT RESULT
Radiated Emissions - FCC 15.225, 13 MHz - 1 GHz Below Limit
Intentional Radiator 15.209
Radiated Emissions FCC Class A General Requirements Below Limit
Digital Device 30 MHz - 1 GHz
Conducted Emissions FCC 15.207 General Requirements Below Limit
450 kHz to 30 MHz
Frequency Stability FCC 15.225 ±0.01% Within Tolerance

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Client Information.....................................................................................................................5
1.1 Requested Service...........................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Purpose of Test(s)...........................................................................................................................................................5

2.0 Description of the Equipment Under Test (EUT).......................................................................6
2.1 General Description and Operational Overview..........................................................................................................7
2.2 Equipment Sample ...........................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Identification ...........................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Condition of Received Sample..............................................................................................................................8

3.0 Applicable Requirements, Methods and Procedures..................................................................8
3.1 Applicable Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 USA ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Basic Test Methods and Procedures ...........................................................................................................................9

4.0 Deviations or Exclusions from the Requirements and Standards.................................................9
5.0 Operation of the EUT during Testing.........................................................................................9
5.1 Test Environment ............................................................................................................................................................9
5.1.1 Climatic Environment .............................................................................................................................................9
5.1.2 Electrical Power.......................................................................................................................................................9
5.1.2.1 Radio Disturbance Measurements.......................................................................................................................9
5.2 Grounding.........................................................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Operating Mode.............................................................................................................................................................10
5.3.1 Rationale for the Chosen Mode of Operation..................................................................................................10
5.4 Test Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................11
5.4.1 Test Configuration Block Diagram.....................................................................................................................11
5.4.2 EUT Details ............................................................................................................................................................12
5.4.3 Rationale for the Chosen Test Configuration ..................................................................................................12
5.5 EUT Classification.........................................................................................................................................................12
5.6 EUT Modifications........................................................................................................................................................13

6.0 Summary of Tests Performed, Procedures and Test Results ....................................................13
6.1 Radiated Emission Test................................................................................................................................................13
6.1.1 Radiated Emission Test Procedure ....................................................................................................................13
6.1.1.1 Test Facilities ....................................................................................................................................................13
6.1.1.2 Emissions Test Procedure ...................................................................................................................................14
6.1.2 Radiated Emissions Test Results – 30 MHz to 5 GHz (10/20/2000)...............................................................16
6.1.3 Radiated Emissions Test Equipment .................................................................................................................19
6.2 Conducted Emission Test............................................................................................................................................20
6.2.1 Conducted Emission Test Procedure ................................................................................................................20
6.2.2 Conducted Emissions Test Results 150kHz – 30 MHz (10/30/2000).............................................................22
6.2.3 Conducted Emissions Test Equipment .............................................................................................................23
6.3 Frequency Stability Test (11/9/00)..............................................................................................................................24
6.3.1 Frequency Stability Test Procedure ..................................................................................................................24
6.3.2 Frequency Stability Test Results .......................................................................................................................25
6.3.3 Frequency Stability Test Equipment .................................................................................................................26

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INDEX OF PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo 1 – RFID Tag Pad Reader Model 280116 (Front) .................................................................. 6
Photo 2 – RFID Tag Pad Reader Model 280116 (Rear) ................................................................... 6
Photo 3 – Radiated Emissions Test Setup – Front View................................................................... 15
Photo 4 – Radiated Emissions Test Setup – Rear View.................................................................... 15
Photo 5 – Conducted Emissions Test Setup – Front View................................................................ 20
Photo 6 – Conducted Emissions Test Setup – Front View................................................................ 21

INDEX OF FIGURES

Figure 1 – Block Diagram, EUT Configuration for EMI Testing........................................................ 11

INDEX OF TABLES

Table 1 – List of Cable Interconnections.......................................................................................... 11
Table 2 – Equipment Under Test..................................................................................................... 12
Table 3 – Support Equipment.......................................................................................................... 12
Table 4 – Radiated Emissions Data – 1.707 to 30 MHz................................................................... 16
Table 5 – Radiated Emissions Data – 30MHz to 1 GHz -Transmitter Harmonics.............................. 17
Table 6 – Radiated Emissions Data 30 MHz to 1 GHz – Digital Circuitry......................................... 18
Table 7 – Radiated Disturbance Test Equipment .............................................................................. 19
Table 8 – Conducted Emissions, RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124, Neutral line (120
VAC/60 Hz)........................................................................................................................... 22
Table 9 – Conducted Emissions, RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124, Phase Line (120
Vac/60 Hz)............................................................................................................................. 22
Table 10 – Temperature Stability Table ........................................................................................... 25
Table 11 – Frequency Stability Test Equipment................................................................................ 26

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1.0 Client Information

Client Name: Diamond Checkpoint Development Group
550 Grove Road
Thorofare, NJ 08086

Coordinator: Anthony Mignogna

PCTC Personnel: Paul Banker, Ray Rashied

1.1 Requested Service

• Measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of sample product to FCC Part 15.225 for
intentional radiators operating at 13.553 - 13.567 MHz.

• Measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of sample product to FCC Part 15, Class A for
unintentional radiators.

• Measurement of frequency stability characteristics of sample product to FCC Part 15.225 for
intentional radiators operating at 13.553 - 13.567 MHz.

1.2 Purpose of Test(s)

The purpose of testing was to verify compliance of the sample EUT to regulatory and/or qualification
requirements adhered to by the client for product sale, distribution and use.

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2.2 Equipment Sample

2.2.1 Identification

Description: Performa Network
RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124

Serial Number: Prototype

Received by PCTC: October 20, 2000

Sample Type: Pre-production

2.2.2 Condition of Received Sample

The RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124 was conducted to verify test subject identity and
condition and to ensure suitability for testing. No evidence of physical damages was noticed. The test
item condition was deemed acceptable for the performance of the requested test services.

3.0 Applicable Requirements, Methods and Procedures

3.1 Applicable Requirements

The results of the measurement of the radio disturbance characteristics of the EUT described herein may
be applied, and where appropriate provide a presumption of compliance to one or more of the
following requirements or to other requirement at the discretion of the client, regulatory agencies, or
other entities.

3.1.1 USA

• 47 CFR, part 15, Subpart B, "Unintentional Radiators, General Rules and Regulations".
• 47 CFR, part 15, Subpart C, "Intentional Radiators".

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3.2 Basic Test Methods and Procedures

The applicable regulatory product family or generic standards require that radio disturbance/
interference tests be performed in accordance with the following:

• C63.4, 1992 “Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical
and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz”.

4.0 Deviations or Exclusions from the Requirements and Standards

There were no deviations or exclusions from the requirements.

5.0 Operation of the EUT during Testing

5.1 Test Environment

5.1.1 Climatic Environment

The following were the ambient conditions in the laboratory during testing:

Temperature: 22o C ± 5o C
Relative Humidity 50% ± 10% RH

5.1.2 Electrical Power

The EUT was operated at electrical power voltage and frequencies sufficient to ensure that the
measured results were representative of operation of the EUT in the power environments in which it
would be installed, as specified by the client.

5.1.2.1 Radio Disturbance Measurements

Radiated and conducted disturbance measurements were performed with the RFID General Purpose
Reader Model 655124 operating at 120 Vac/60Hz.

5.2 Grounding

Earth grounding of the EUT was accomplished through theRS232 I/O cable shield.

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5.3 Operating Mode

During testing, the General Purpose Reader was continuously transmitting and monitoring for the
presence of an ID tag. A tag was placed in the vicinity of the General Purpose Reader such that it
would continuously detect and transmit data.

5.3.1 Rationale for the Chosen Mode of Operation

The presence of an ID tag, constantly being read and verified, exhibits the full functionality of the RFID
General Purpose Reader Model 655124 as would exist in a customer installation.

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5.6 EUT Modifications

A block of ferrite was attached to the DC power cable, from the AC Adapter. The ferrite block has a
part number of 0433167251 and is manufactured by Fair-Rite. The DC wire, from the AC Adapter,
was passed through the core of the block three times and was attached four inches from the General
Purpose Reader’s, DC connector.

6.0 Summary of Tests Performed, Procedures and Test Results

6.1 Radiated Emission Te st

6.1.1 Radiated Emission Test Procedure

6.1.1.1 Test Facilities

The test site is an all-weather, open-field measurement facility defined by an elliptical area of 3258
square meters, which is free of reflective metallic objects and extraneous electromagnetic signals. A
non-metallic A-Frame enclosure covers 172 square meters of the ellipse. This enclosure contains a
ground level 5-meter diameter turntable, capable of rotating equipment through a complete 360
degrees, and a 3-meter and 10 meter test range with remotely controlled antennae masts. The floor of
the A-Frame and surface of the turntable are covered with a flat metal continuous ground plane. The
ground plane extends outside the A-Frame to a distance of 35.6 meters from the center of the turntable.
The width of the extension is 2.4 meters.

The ground plane is partially covered with protective insulating material. A cellar located beneath the
ground level of the A-Frame structure houses personnel and instrumentation for remote control of the
antennae, the turntable, and other equipment above ground level. Reference the attached drawing for a
view of the test facility. The test site complies with the Attenuation Measurements specified in ANSI
C63.4 - 1992, and is registered with FCC, and accredited by AALA, VCCI, BSMI, and NEMKO.

For electric field radiated emissions, the EUT and support peripherals or devices required to facilitate
EUT operation were positioned either directly on the turntable surface or on a wooden table 80 cm. in
height, depending on the size of the sample. Hardware not needed in the test field such as remote
terminals or non standard exercisers, were placed in the basement below the turntable

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6.1.1.2 Emissions Test Procedure

9kHz to 30 MHz

Testing below 30 MHz was performed with the test item configured on the test site as above. An H-
field measuring antenna was placed at a distance of 30 meters from the test item. The height of the
antenna is 1 meter above the ground plane. The test item was rotated 360° in order to obtain a
maximum indication on the measuring receiver. This was repeated for each of the three polarization of
the antenna. In some cases the measuring antenna was taken off the ground plane and placed in the
adjacent grass area. The position of the antenna relative to the ground plane was noted in the reported
data.

30 MHz to 1000 MHz

Initial measurements, for the purpose of identifying suspect emissions from the equipment under test,
were performed by dividing the test frequency range into the following twenty bands:

1) 30 - 40 MHz 8) 108 - 148 MHz 15) 570 - 670 MHz
2) 40 - 50 MHz 9) 148 - 165 MHz 16) 670 - 770 MHz
3) 50 - 88 MHz 10) 165 - 200 MHz 17) 770 - 855 MHz
4) 88 - 93 MHz 11) 200 - 300 MHz 18) 855 - 875 MHz
5) 93 - 98 MHz 12) 300 - 450 MHz 19) 875 - 892 MHz
6) 98 - 103 MHz 13) 450 - 470 MHz 20) 892 - 1000 MHz
7) 103 - 108 MHz 14) 470 - 570 MHz

Each of these bands was monitored on a spectrum analyzer display while the turntable was initially
positioned at the reference 0-degree point. A mast mounted broadband antenna was located at a
distance of 10 meters from the periphery of the EUT(s). The antenna was set to 1-meter height, for the
vertical polarity and 2.5 meters height, for horizontal polarity for these suspect emission scans. All
emissions with amplitudes 8 dB or less below the appropriate regulatory limit were identified and saved
for later source identification and investigation. This initial suspect identification procedure was repeated
for turntable positions of 90, 180 and 270 degrees.

The source of questionable emissions was verified by powering off the EUT(s). Those emissions
remaining were removed from the suspect list. Valid suspect emissions were then maximized through
cable manipulation. The highest six signals or all within 4 dB of the limit, identified during this initial
investigation, were then maximized by rotating the turntable through a complete 360 degrees of azimuth
and raising the antenna from 1 to 4 meters of elevation. When the EUT(s) azimuth, antenna height and
polarization that produced the maximum indication were found, the emission amplitude and frequency
were re-measured to obtain maximum peak and quasi-peak field strength. The frequencies and
amplitudes of RFI emissions are recorded in this report in units derived as follows:

Field Strength (dBuV/m) = Meter reading (dBuV)+ Antenna factor (dB/m)+ Cable Loss (dB)

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6.1.2 Radiated Emissions Test Results – 30 MHz to 5 GHz (10/20/2000)

Transmitter related signals 13 - 30 MHz - FCC 15.225, 15.209

The table below shows the detected field strengths as measured from the test sample(s) over the
frequency range from 13 MHz to 30 MHz. The emissions were measured at a distance of 10 meters
and compared to the maximum permissible FCC limit at extrapolated (using limit - 20log(10/30) = limit
+9.5 dB) to 10 meters for signals and harmonics of an intentional radiator. Notes: Signals were
measured with antenna on ground plane. Preliminary testing showed the field strength decreased more
than 20 dB/decade. Thus the 20-dB/decade correction used during final testing was judged to be
acceptable.

Table 4 – Radiated Emissions Data – 1.707 to 30 MHz
Freq Height, Angle Quasi Corr’ Field FCC Class Delta Result
[MHz] Pol [Deg] Peak Factor Strength B Limit @ Limit
[cm H/V] Voltage [dB/m] [dBuV/m] 10m [dB]
[dBuV] [dBuV/m]
13.56 100 V 279 60.5 -1.2 59.3 89.5 -29.0 Below
(PK) 15.225 limit
27.12 100 V 279 20.2 1.7 21.9 39.0 -17.1 Below
(QP) 15.209 limit

• Overall Result: All measured transmitter related radiated emissions below 30 MHz from the RFID
General Purpose Reader Model 655124 are below the FCC limits by a margin of 17.1 dB.

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Transmitter related signals 30 to 1000 MHz - FCC 15.209

Transmitter related radiated emission signals were measured at a distance of 3 meters from the test
sample(s) over the frequency range from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz. The levels were then compared to the
maximum permissible FCC limit at 3 meters for spurious signals and harmonics of an intentional radiator.
Transmitter harmonics from the RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124 are below the FCC
15.209 general radiation limits by a margin of 13 dB.

Table 5 – Radiated Emissions Data – 30MHz to 1 GHz -Transmitter Harmonics

Freq Height, Angle Quasi Corr’ Field FCC Class Delta Result
[MHz] Pol [Deg] Peak Factor Strength B Limit @ Limit
[cm H/V] Voltage [dB/m] [dBuV/m] 3m [dB]
[dBuV] [dBuV/m]
40.645 101, V 124 14.5 11.8 26.3 40.0 -13.7 Below limit
67.801 103, V 152 7.9 10.9 18.8 40.0 -21.2 Below limit
176.321 103, V 244 3.7 11.8 15.5 43.5 -28.0 Below limit
189.860 149, H 043 12.2 12.9 25.1 43.5 -18.4 Below limit
203.397 128, H 034 12.3 13.0 25.3 43.5 -18.2 Below limit
216.968 131, H 038 14.0 11.7 25.7 46.0 -20.3 Below limit

• Overall Results: The RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124 complied with the requirements
of 47 CFR Part 15B for Class B equipment by a margin of at least 13.7 dB.

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Digital circuitry related signals 30 to 1000 MHz - FCC 15.109b

The table below shows the detected field strengths as measured from the test sample(s) over the
frequency range from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz, at a distance of 10 meters compared to the maximum
permissible FCC Class A limit.

Table 6 – Radiated Emissions Data 30 MHz to 1 GHz – Digital Circuitry
Freq Height, Angle Quasi Corr’ Field FCC Class Delta Result
[MHz] Pol [Deg] Peak Factor Strength A Limit @ Limit
[cm H/V] Voltage [dB/m] [dBuV/m] 10m [dB]
[dBuV] [dBuV/m]
33.911 100, V 000 1.0 18.2 19.2 39.08 -19.9 Below limit
79.391 100, V 000 5.4 10.9 16.3 39.08 -22.8 Below limit
134.996 100, V 000 -1.7 12.5 10.8 43.52 -32.7 Below limit
238.006 100, V 000 -0.6 14.7 14.1 46.44 -32.3 Below limit
479.997 100, V 000 -1.3 20.8 19.5 46.44 -26.9 Below limit
682.694 100, V 000 -0.4 24.5 24.1 46.44 -22.3 Below limit

• Overall Results: The RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124 did not produce any
measurable interference related to digital circuitry at a distance of 10 meters. Therefore, noise floor
readings were measured.

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6.2.2 Conducted Emissions Test Results 150kHz – 30 MHz (10/30/2000)

The conducted emissions recorded on the AC power cord of the RFID General Purpose Reader
Model 655124, displayed against the limits for FCC Class B devices are presented as below. The
quasi-peak detector reading exceeded the average detector reading for each frequency by more than 6
dB. Therefore according to 47 CFR Part 15.207 (d), the quasi-peak reading is reduced by 13 dB.

Table 8 – Conducted Emissions, RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124, Neutral line
(120 VAC/60 Hz)
Frequency Quasi-peak Correction Corrected Broadband FCC Class B QP Limit
(MHz) Emission Factor Level Adjustment Limit Margin
Amplitude (dB) (dBuV) -13 dB (dBuV) (dB)
(dBuV)
.46118 32.73 10.453 43.183 30.18 47.96 -17.78
.48373 32.38 10.440 42.820 29.82 47.96 -18.14
.50963 31.76 10.424 42.184 29.18 47.96 -18.78
.53749 30.93 10.408 41.338 28.34 47.96 -19.62
.56227 29.93 10.390 40.320 27.32 47.96 -20.64
2.10304 16.77 10.171 26.941 26.94* 47.96 -47.96
*Signal is narrow band, adjustment not allowed

Table 9 – Conducted Emissions, RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124, Phase Line
(120 Vac/60 Hz)

Frequency Quasi-Peak Correction Corrected Broadband FCC Class QP Limit
(MHz) Emission Factor Level Adjustment B Limit Margin
Amplitude (dB) (dBuV) -13 dB (dBuV) (dB)
(dBuV)
.46653 29.04 10.447 39.487 26.49 47.96 -21.47
.52947 30.21 10.402 40.612 27.61 47.96 -20.35
.54307 30.62 10.394 41.014 28.01 47.96 -19.95
.57654 31.19 10.374 41.564 28.56 47.96 -19.40
.61085 30.55 10.349 40.899 27.90 47.96 -20.06
.63643 29.25 10.324 39.574 26.57 47.96 -21.39

• Overall Results: All conducted emissions measured on the input AC power lines of the RFID
General Purpose Reader Model 655124, are below the FCC Class B limit by a margin of 17.78
dB.

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6.3 Frequency Stability Test (11/9/00)

6.3.1 Frequency Stability Test Procedure

The test sample was placed in an environmental chamber at 20°C and allowed to stabilize (minimum
30-minute soak). The nominal operating frequency was measured at this time with a small loop probe
connected to a spectrum analyzer.

The test sample was then powered off and allowed to stabilize. With the AC input voltage at 115% of
nominal, the test sample was powered on and operating frequency measurements were made at 0, 2, 5
and 10 minutes after power on. This procedure was repeated for all required temperature and voltage
conditions.

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6.3.2 Frequency Stability Test Results

The following table shows the frequency deviation measured on a sample of the transmitter board
compared to FCC 15.225 limits of .01% with respect to temperature and input AC voltage.

Table 10 – Temperature Stability Table

Condition Time[min] Frequency[Hz] % Deviation Result
from nominal
20°C/122VAC N/A 13560002 N/A N/A
(Nominal)
20°C/138 VAC 0 13560002 <<0.01% Below limit
(115% Nom AC)
2 13560001 <<0.01% Below limit
5 13560002 <<0.01% Below limit
10 13560003 <<0.01% Below limit
20°C/102 VAC 0 13560002 <<0.01% Below limit
(85% Nom AC)
2 13560003 <<0.01% Below limit
5 13560004 <<0.01% Below limit
10 13560005 <<0.01% Below limit
50°C/122 VAC 0 13560003 <<0.01% Below limit
(High Temp)
2 13560003 <<0.01% Below limit
5 13559998 <<0.01% Below limit
10 13559992 <<0.01% Below limit
-20°C/122 VAC 0 13560003 <<0.01% Below limit
(Low Temp)
2 13560000 <<0.01% Below limit
5 13555994 <<0.01% Below limit
10 13559995 <<0.01% Below limit

• Overall Results: The RFID General Purpose Reader Model 655124 complied with the requirements
of FCC 15.225 for frequency stability by a worst case deviation of 11 Hz or 100*11/13560002 =
0.8112E-4 %.

Document Created: 2001-03-23 11:11:11
Document Modified: 2001-03-23 11:11:11

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