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Itron, Inc. TEST REPORT FOR AMR Transceiver Device for Communicating with Utility Meters Model: IMR Tested o The Following Standards: FCC Part 101 Subpart C Report No.: 99119-5 Date of issue: November 23, 2016 This test report bears the accreditation symbol indicating that the testing performed herein meets the test and reporting requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 under the applicable scope of EMC testing for CKC Laboratories, Inc. We strive to create long-term, trust based relationships by providing sound, adaptive, customer first testing services. We embrace each of our customers’ unique EMC challenges, not as an interruption to set processes, but rather as the reason we are in business. This report contains a total of 23 pages and may be reproduced in full only. Partial reproduction may only be done with the written consent of CKC Laboratories, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Administrative Information .......................................................................................................................... 3 Test Report Information ............................................................................................................................................3 Report Authorization .................................................................................................................................................3 Test Facility Information ............................................................................................................................................4 Software Versions ......................................................................................................................................................4 Site Registration & Accreditation Information ..........................................................................................................4 Summary of Results ...................................................................................................................................................5 Modifications During Testing .....................................................................................................................................5 Conditions During Testing..........................................................................................................................................5 Equipment Under Test ...............................................................................................................................................6 General Product Information.....................................................................................................................................7 FCC Part 15 Subpart C ................................................................................................................................... 8 101.107 Frequency Stability ......................................................................................................................................8 101.109 Bandwidth..................................................................................................................................................11 101.111 Emissions Limitations Conducted ..............................................................................................................14 101.111 Emissions Limitations Radiated .................................................................................................................18 101.113 Transmitter Power Limitations ..................................................................................................................21 Page 2 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

d b Y ‘Tes ng the Future LABORATORIES, INC. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Test Report Information REPORT PREPARED FOR: REPORT PREPARED BY: Itron, Inc. Dianne Dudley 2111 N. Molter Road CKC Laboratories, Inc. Liberty Lake, WA 99019 5046 Sierra Pines Drive Mariposa, CA 95338 REPRESENTATIVE: Jay Hocomb Project Number: 99119 Customer Reference Number: DATE OF EQUIPMENT RECEIPT: November 2016 DATE(S) OF TESTING: November 2016 Report Authorization The test data contained in this report documents the observed testing parameters pertaining to and are relevant for only the sample equipment tested in the agreed upon operational mode(s) and configuration(s) as identified herein. Compliance assessment remains the client‘s responsibility. This report may not be used to claim product endorsement by A2LA or any government agencies. This test report has been authorized for release under quality control from CKC Laboratories, Inc. Steve Behm Director of Quality Assurance & Engineering Services CKC Laboratories, Inc. Page 3 of 23 Report No.: 99119—5

Test Facility Information Our laboratories are configured to effectively test a wide variety of product types. CKC utilizes first class test equipment, anechoic chambers, data acquisition and information services to create accurate, repeatable and affordable test results. TEST LOCATION(S): CKC Laboratories, Inc. 22116 23rd Drive S.E., Suite A Bothell, WA 98021-4413 Software Versions CKC Laboratories Proprietary Software Version EMITest Emissions 5.03.02 Site Registration & Accreditation Information Location CB # TAIWAN CANADA FCC JAPAN Bothell US0081 SL2-IN-E-1145R 3082C-1 US1022 A-0148 Page 4 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

SUMMARY OF RESULTS Standard / Specification: FCC Part 101 Subpart C Test Procedure Description Modifications Results 101.107 Frequency Tolerance NA Pass 101.109 Bandwidth NA Pass 101.111 Emissions Limitations NA Pass 101.113 Peak Power NA Pass 2.1047 Modulation NA NA¹ NA = Not applicable NA¹ = Not applicable because the EUT does not employ any modulation types outlined in the rules. Modifications During Testing This list is a summary of the modifications made to the equipment during testing. Summary of Conditions No modifications were made during testing. Modifications listed above must be incorporated into all production units. Conditions During Testing This list is a summary of the conditions noted to the equipment during testing. Summary of Conditions None Page 5 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) During testing, numerous configurations may have been utilized. The configurations listed below support compliance to the standard(s) listed in the Summary of Results section. Configuration 1 Equipment Tested: Device Manufacturer Model # S/N AMR transceiver device for Itron, Inc IMR 00000005 communicating with utility meters Support Equipment: Device Manufacturer Model # S/N Laptop Dell M6300 9KG4MF1 AC Adapter for Laptop Dell NADP-130AB D NA Page 6 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

General Product Information: Product Information Manufacturer-Provided Details Equipment Type: Stand-Alone Equipment Modulation Type(s): OOK Antenna Type(s) and Gain: Internal PIFA 1dBi Antenna Connection Type: Integral (External connector provided to facilitate testing) Nominal Input Voltage: 120VAC, 60Hz Firmware / Software used for Test: DSP Firmware 5.71 / MC3 Test v4.0.2.2 Temperature Range -20C to 50C Page 7 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

FCC Part 101 Subpart C 101.107 Frequency Stability Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab Bench 2 Test Engineer: M. Atkinson Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.107, TIA- Test Date(s): 10/14/16 604D Configuration: 1 Test Setup Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952, 959.84MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 1.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is inside temperature chamber transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-24 Relative Humidity (%): 32-45 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02871 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4440A 8/25/2015 8/25/2017 32026-29801- P06678 Cable Astrolab 9/19/2016 9/19/2018 29801-144 P06242 Attenuator Weinschel 54A-10 3/28/2016 3/28/2018 Temperature 02757 Bemco F100/350-8 2/5/2015 2/5/2017 Chamber Thermometer, 03029 Fluke 566 1/29/2015 1/29/2017 Digital Infrared 01315 AC Power Supply PPS N/A 11/16/2015 11/16/2017 Page 8 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Data Summary Frequency Temperature Frequency Limit Voltage Tolerance Results (ºC) (MHz) (%) (%) -30 VNominal 952.0004 0.00004 0.00015 -20 VNominal 952.0006 0.00003 0.00015 -10 VNominal 952.0007 0.00001 0.00015 0 VNominal 952.0010 0.00002 0.00015 10 VNominal 952.0008 0.00000 0.00015 20 VMinimum 952.0008 0.00000 0.00015 Pass 20 VNominal 952.0008 0.00000 0.00015 20 VMaximum 952.0008 0.00000 0.00015 30 VNominal 952.0008 0.00000 0.00015 40 VNominal 952.0008 0.00000 0.00015 50 VNominal 952.0008 0.00000 0.00015 Nominal Frequency: 952.0008 Test Data Summary Frequency Temperature Frequency Limit Voltage Tolerance Results (ºC) (MHz) (%) (%) -30 VNominal 959.8445 0.00004 0.00015 -20 VNominal 959.8445 0.00004 0.00015 -10 VNominal 959.8448 0.00000 0.00015 0 VNominal 959.8450 0.00002 0.00015 10 VNominal 959.8450 0.00002 0.00015 20 VMinimum 959.8448 0.00000 0.00015 Pass 20 VNominal 959.8448 0.00000 0.00015 20 VMaximum 959.8448 0.00000 0.00015 30 VNominal 959.8448 0.00000 0.00015 40 VNominal 959.8448 0.00000 0.00015 50 VNominal 959.8448 0.00000 0.00015 Nominal Frequency: 959.8448 Note: Test was performed with frequency settings that were available at the time of testing at the lab and are representative of the low and high channels of operation. Parameter Definitions: Measurements performed at input voltage Vnominal ± 15%. Parameter Value VNominal: 115VAC VMinimum: 97VAC VMaximum: 133VAC Page 9 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Data Page 10 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

101.109 Bandwidth Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Atkinson Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.109, TIA- Test Date(s): 10/10/16 604D Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952, 959.84MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 1.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-24 Relative Humidity (%): 32-45 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02871 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4440A 8/25/2015 8/25/2017 32026-29801- P06678 Cable Astrolab 9/19/2016 9/19/2018 29801-144 P06242 Attenuator Weinschel 54A-10 3/28/2016 3/28/2018 Test Data Summary Frequency Measured Limit Modulation Results (MHz) (kHz) (kHz) 952.0 OOK 0.4756 <12.5 Pass 959.84 OOK 0.5094 <12.5 Pass Page 11 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Plot(s) Low High Page 12 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Setup Photo(s) Page 13 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

101.111 Emissions Limitations Conducted Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Atkinson Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.111, TIA- Test Date(s): 10/6/16 to 10/12/16 604D Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 9kHz-10GHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 1.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-24 Relative Humidity (%): 32-45 Test Equipment Radiated Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02871 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4440A 8/25/2015 8/25/2017 32026-29801- P06503 Cable Astrolab 4/28/2016 4/28/2018 29801-36 P06242 Attenuator Weinschel 54A-10 3/28/2016 3/28/2018 Page 14 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Data Summary Limit applied: Part 101.111 (a) (2) (i) Max Power – (35 + 0.8(P − 50) + 10Log10 B) down to -13dBm P = Percent removed from the center frequency of the transmitter bandwidth. B = Authorized bandwidth in MHz Measured Limit Margin Frequency (MHz) Results (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 959.854 -12.3 -9.6 -2.7 Pass 952.01 -14.7 -11 -3.7 Pass 959.851 0.5 4.7 -4.2 Pass 959.838 -0.1 4.8 -4.9 Pass 952.007 0.9 5.8 -4.9 Pass 951.995 -0.2 4.7 -4.9 Pass 959.836 -13 -8 -5 Pass 951.992 -15.4 -10.1 -5.3 Pass 2856 -26.8 -13 -13.8 Pass 2880 -33.8 -13 -20.8 Pass Plot(s) Page 15 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Emissions Mask Page 16 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Setup Photo(s) Page 17 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

101.111 Emissions Limitations Radiated Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Atkinson Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.111, TIA- Test Date(s): 10/6/16 to 10/12/16 604D Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 9kHz-10GHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 1.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT has temporary antenna connector and is connected to termination. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20 to 24 Relative Humidity (%): 32 to 45 Test Equipment Radiated Asset# # Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02871 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4440A 8/25/2015 8/25/2017 P06540 Cable Andrews Heliax 10/29/2015 10/29/2017 P05305 Cable Andrews ETSI-50T 2/15/2016 2/15/2018 03540 Preamp HP 83017A 4/30/2015 4/30/2017 01467 Horn Antenna EMCO 3115 8/12/2015 8/12/2017 32026-29801- P06935 Cable Astrolab 3/11/2016 3/11/2018 29801-18 03170 High Pass Filter SMI HM1155-11SS 12/17/2015 12/17/2017 00052 Loop Antenna EMCO 6502 4/8/2016 4/8/2018 Page 18 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Data Summary Limit applied: Part 101.111 (a) (2) (i) Max Power – (35 + 0.8(P − 50) + 10Log10 B) down to -13dBm (EIRP) P = Percent removed from the center frequency of the transmitter bandwidth. B = Authorized bandwidth in MHz Conversion to EIRP limit (dBuV/m at 3m) = Power Limit (dBm) – 20Log10(3) + 107 Note: The limit and measurements were recorded and corrected for dBµV/m at 3m using correction factors based on known measurement system losses. Frequency Measured Limit Margin Results (MHz) (dBµV/m at 3m) (dBµV/m at 3m) (dB) 1904 51.9 84.5 -28.2 Pass 0.202 56.3 84.5 -32.6 Pass 0.05 51.2 84.5 -33.3 Pass 2856 43.5 84.5 -37.2 Pass 3808 43.4 84.5 -37.8 Pass 8639.93 47.3 84.5 -39.1 Pass 2879.97 46.7 84.5 -39.4 Pass 4760 39 84.5 -41 Pass 7680.01 45.4 84.5 -41 Pass 9599.93 45.1 84.5 -41.1 Pass 7616 37.8 84.5 -41.6 Pass 8569.05 37.7 84.5 -41.7 Pass 1919.94 43.5 84.5 -41.9 Pass 6720.01 42.9 84.5 -42.7 Pass 9520.75 35.9 84.5 -43.3 Pass 1072 42.8 84.5 -45.5 Pass 4800.01 42.6 84.5 -46.7 Pass 5712 34.8 84.5 -46.8 Pass 5760.01 41.8 84.5 -47.8 Pass 3839.99 41.2 84.5 -48.6 Pass 6664 34 84.5 -49.1 Pass 19.743 36.7 84.5 -49.7 Pass 1333 35.4 84.5 -50.5 Pass 266.7 32.7 84.5 -51.8 Pass 27.511 31.3 84.5 -53.2 Pass 973.8 31.1 84.5 -53.4 Pass 549 31.1 84.5 -53.4 Pass 2.978 30.6 84.5 -53.9 Pass 50.4 30.3 84.5 -54.2 Pass Page 19 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Setup Photo(s) 9kHz-1GHz 1-10GHz Page 20 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

101.113 Transmitter Power Limitations Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Atkinson Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.113, TIA- Test Date(s): 10/7/16 604D Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952, 959.84MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 1.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-24 Relative Humidity (%): 32-45 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02871 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4440A 8/25/2015 8/25/2017 32026-29801- P06503 Cable Astrolab 4/28/2016 4/28/2018 29801-36 P06242 Attenuator Weinschel 54A-10 3/28/2016 3/28/2018 Page 21 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

Test Data Summary Measured, Correction Frequency before Corrected Power Limit Factors Power Watts Results (MHz) correction (dBm) Watts (dBm) (dB) 952.0 12.3 10.3 22.6 0.182 25 Pass 959.84 12.3 10.3 22.6 0.182 25 Note: The conducted measurements were recorded in dBuV and converted into dBm using a conversion factor for known system impedance of 50 ohms. Plot(s) Low Page 22 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5

High Test Setup Photo(s) Page 23 of 23 Report No.: 99119-5


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