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Itron, Inc. EMC TEST REPORT FOR AMR Transceiver Device For Communicating With Utility Meters Model: IMRB Tested To The Following Standards: FCC Part 101 Subpart C Report No.: 102206-2 Date of issue: March 25, 2019 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 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. Test Certificate # 803.05 This report contains a total of 24 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.....................................................................................................................................6 FCC Part(s) 2 / 101 ........................................................................................................................................ 7 2.1046 / 101.113 Transmitter Power Limitations ......................................................................................................7 2.1055 / 101.107 Frequency Tolerance ...................................................................................................................10 2.1049 / 101.109 Bandwidth ...................................................................................................................................13 2.1051 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations - Conducted .............................................................................................16 2.1053 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations - Radiated .................................................................................................20 Page 2 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

EKE ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Test Report Information rerort rreparep ror: Reeort rremaneo av. Itron, Inc. Tent Rayle 2111 N. Moher Road CKCLaboratories,Inc. Uberty Lake, WA 99019 5046 Sterra Plnes Drive Mariposa, CA 95338 Representative: Jay Holcomb Project Number: 102206 Customer Reference Number: 170692 pare of EquipmEnt RectiPr: January 28, 2019 pare(s) of Tesmi: January 28—31, 2019 Report Authorization 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 identfied herein. Complance assessment remains the client‘s responsibilty. This report may not be used to claim product endorsement by A2LA or any government agencies. This test report has heen authorized for release under quality contral from CKC Laboratories,Inc. Steve Bchm Director of Quality Assurance & Engineering Services CKCtaboratories,Inc. Page 3 of 24 Report No: 102206—2

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 Canyon Park, Bothell, WA 98021 Software Versions CKC Laboratories Proprietary Software Version EMITest Emissions 5.03.11 EMITest Immunity 5.03.10 Site Registration & Accreditation Information Location *NIST CB # FCC JAPAN Canyon Park, Bothell, WA US0081 US1022 A-0148 *CKC’s list of NIST designated countries can be found at: https://standards.gov/cabs/designations.html Page 4 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

SUMMARY OF RESULTS Standard / Specification: FCC Part 2 / 101 Test Procedure Description Modifications Results 2.1046 / 101.113 Transmitter Power Limitations NA Pass 2.1055 / 101.107 Frequency Tolerance NA Pass 2.1049 / 101.109 Bandwidth NA Pass 2.1051 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations- Conducted NA Pass 2.1053 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations- Radiated NA Pass 2.1047 Modulation Characteristics NA NA1 NA = Not Applicable NA1 = Not applicable because the EUT does not employ any modulation types outlined in the rules. ISO/IEC 17025 Decision Rule The declaration of pass or fail herein is based upon assessment to the specification(s) listed above, including where applicable, assessment of measurement uncertainties. For performance related tests, equipment was monitored for specified criteria identified in that section of testing. 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 The device tested in this report is for the External Antenna version of model IMRB. The Internal Antenna version on the IMRB has been previously tested in a separate report. Page 5 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

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. IMRB 66031570 Communicating With Utility Meters Support Equipment: Device Manufacturer Model # S/N Laptop Dell E6410 3XG40P1 AC Adapter for Laptop Dell DA130PE1-00 NA Power Supply Triad WDU12-1200 NA General Product Information: Product Information Manufacturer-Provided Details Equipment Type: Stand-Alone Equipment Modulation Type(s): OOK External Monopole Vehicle Mounted, 5dBi gain Antenna Type(s) and Gain: and External Monopole Attached, 3dBi gain Antenna Connection Type: External Nominal Input Voltage: 12VDC Nominal (7 to 18VDC), 120VAC 60Hz through AC Adapter Firmware / Software used for Test: DSP Version 85.75.00.02/FPGA Version 3.02 / MC3 Test v4.0.2.2 Temperature Range -20C to 50C Page 6 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

FCC PART(S) 2 / 101 2.1046 / 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-603E Test Date(s): 1/28/2019 Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952, 959.85MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through the antenna port connector and is attached to the spectrum analyzer, insertion loss of other equipment is accounted for and programmed into the Spectrum Analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 30-35 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P07229 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 12/1/2017 12/1/2019 P06927 Cable Andrews Heliax 1/4 8/28/2018 8/28/2020 Test Data Summary Measured Power Frequency (MHz) Power Watts Limit Watts Results (dBm) 952.0 24.12 0.258 25 Pass 959.85 19.12 0.082 25 Page 7 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Plots Low Channel High Channel Page 8 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Setup Photo Page 9 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

2.1055 / 101.107 Frequency Tolerance Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab Bench 2 Test Engineer: M. Atkinson / M. Harrison Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.107, TIA-603E Test Date(s): 1/31/2019 Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952, 959.85MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is in temperature chamber. EUT is transmitting through the antenna port connector and is attached to the spectrum analyzer. AC input varied when EUT using AC adapter, DC power also directly varied to the device. Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 21-23 Relative Humidity (%): 20-30 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02549 Data Acquisition HP 34970A 2/22/2017 2/22/2019 02757 Temperature Chamber Bemco F100/350-8 12/20/2018 12/20/2020 02872 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4440A 11/3/2017 11/3/2019 P06927 Cable Andrews Heliax 1/4 8/28/2018 8/28/2020 P07229 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 12/1/2017 12/1/2019 D06056 Type T Thermocouple Hi-Watt TSK-TZ048-6 11/13/2018 11/13/2020 03515 Multimeter Fluke 87 12/7/2018 12/7/2020 Page 10 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Data Summary Temperature Frequency Frequency Limit Voltage Results (ºC) (MHz) Tolerance (%) (%) -30 VNominal 952.00555 0.00000 0.0005 -20 VNominal 952.00527 0.00003 0.0005 -10 VNominal 952.00519 0.00004 0.0005 0 VNominal 952.00527 0.00003 0.0005 10 VNominal 952.00537 0.00002 0.0005 20 VMinimum AC 952.00552 0.00000 0.0005 20 VNominal AC 952.00557 0.00001 0.0005 Pass 20 VMaximum AC 952.00560 0.00001 0.0005 20 VMinimum DC 952.00558 0.00001 0.0005 20 VNominal DC 952.00555 0.00000 0.0005 20 VMaximum DC 952.00559 0.00001 0.0005 30 VNominal 952.00545 0.00001 0.0005 40 VNominal 952.00555 0.00000 0.0005 50 VNominal 952.00527 0.00003 0.0005 Nominal Frequency: 952.00552 Test Data Summary Temperature Frequency Frequency Limit Voltage Results (ºC) (MHz) Tolerance (%) (%) -30 VNominal 959.84924 0.00001 0.0005 -20 VNominal 959.84902 0.00002 0.0005 -10 VNominal 959.84894 0.00003 0.0005 0 VNominal 959.84896 0.00002 0.0005 10 VNominal 959.84923 0.00000 0.0005 20 VMinimum AC 959.849186 0.00000 0.0005 Pass 20 VNominal AC 959.84932 0.00001 0.0005 20 VMaximum AC 959.84935 0.00002 0.0005 20 VMinimum DC 959.84934 0.00002 0.0005 20 VNominal DC 959.84934 0.00002 0.0005 20 VMaximum DC 959.84934 0.00002 0.0005 Nominal Frequency: 959.849186 Parameter Definitions: Measurements performed at input voltage Vnominal ± 15%. (AC Input) Measurements performed at input voltage according to manufacturer specification. (DC Input) Parameter Value VNominal AC: 97.0 VAC VMinimum AC: 115.0 VAC VMaximum AC: 133.0 VAC Parameter Value VNominal DC: 12 VDC VMinimum DC: 7 VDC VMaximum DC: 18 VDC Page 11 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Setup Photo Page 12 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

2.1049 / 101.109 Bandwidth Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Atkinson Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.109, TIA-603E, Test Date(s): 1/29/2019 ANSI C63.26 (2015) Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952, 959.85MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through the antenna port connector and is attached to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 25-30 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P07229 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 12/1/2017 12/1/2019 P06927 Cable Andrews Heliax 1/4 8/28/2018 8/28/2020 Test Data Summary Frequency Measured Limit Modulation Results (MHz) (kHz) (kHz) 952.0 OOK 2.3 <12.5 Pass 959.85 OOK 2.2 <12.5 Pass Page 13 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Plots Low Channel High Channel Page 14 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Setup Photo Page 15 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

2.1051 / 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-603E Test Date(s): 1/28/2019-1/29/2019 Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 9kHz-10GHz Firmware power setting: Max Power Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through the antenna port connector and is attached to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Low and High channel investigated, only worst case reported. Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 25-35 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P07229 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 12/1/2017 12/1/2019 P06927 Cable Andrews Heliax 1/4 8/28/2018 8/28/2020 Page 16 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Data Summary Limit applied: Part 101.111 (a) (5) (i) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 2.5 KHz up to and including 6.25 KHz: At least 53 log10 (fd/2.5) decibels; (ii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 6.25 KHz up to and including 9.5 KHz: At least 103 log10 (fd/3.9) decibels; (iii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 9.5 KHz up to and including 15 KHz: At least 157 log10 (fd/5.3) decibels; and (iv) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency greater than 15 KHz: At least 50 plus 10 log10(P) or 70 decibels, whichever is the lesser attenuation. (50+10log10(0.716W) = 48.55) (28.55dBm output power attenuated by 48.55dB = -20dBm +107= 87dBuV) Frequency Measured Limit Margin Results (MHz) (dBm) (dBm) (dB) 951.991 -56.6 -20 -36.6 Pass 952.021 -52.2 -46.8 -5.4 Pass 959.835 -49.3 -46.8 -2.5 Pass 959.864 -56.4 -51.8 -4.6 Pass 1904.01 -55.6 -51.8 -3.8 Pass 1919.68 -48.9 -20 -28.9 Pass 2856.02 -50.5 -20 -30.5 Pass 2879.4 -45.2 -20 -25.2 Pass 6663.64 -46.6 -20 -26.6 Pass 6718.75 -46.3 -20 -26.3 Pass Page 17 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Plots Page 18 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Setup Photo Page 19 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

2.1053 / 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-603E Test Date(s): 1/29/2019 Configuration: 1 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 9kHz-10GHz Firmware power setting: Max Power Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting with antenna port terminated. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Low and High channel investigated, only worst case reported. X, Y, Z EUT axes investigated, only worst case reported. Below 30MHz there were 3 orthogonal measurement antenna axes investigated, worst case reported. Above 30MHz Horizontal and Vertical measurement antenna polarities investigated, worst case reported. Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 25-30 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P06540 Cable Andrews Heliax 10/30/2017 10/30/2019 P06515 Cable Andrews Heliax 6/29/2018 6/29/2020 03540 Preamp HP 83017A 5/2/2017 5/2/2019 32026-29801- P06503 Cable Astrolab 3/13/2018 3/13/2020 29801-36 01467 Horn Antenna EMCO 3115 7/21/2017 7/21/2019 00052 Loop Antenna EMCO 6502 5/7/2018 5/7/2020 P05305 Cable Andrews ETSI-50T 10/24/2017 10/24/2019 02307 Preamp HP 8447D 1/15/2018 1/15/2020 P05360 Cable Belden RG214 1/31/2018 1/31/2020 P06123 Attenuator Aeroflex 18N-6 5/5/2017 5/5/2019 03628 Biconilog Antenna ETS 3142E 6/7/2017 6/7/2019 Page 20 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Data Summary Limit applied: Part 101.111 (a) (5) (i) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 2.5 KHz up to and including 6.25 KHz: At least 53 log10 (fd/2.5) decibels; (ii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 6.25 KHz up to and including 9.5 KHz: At least 103 log10 (fd/3.9) decibels; (iii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 9.5 KHz up to and including 15 KHz: At least 157 log10 (fd/5.3) decibels; and (iv) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency greater than 15 KHz: At least 50 plus 10 log10(P) or 70 decibels, whichever is the lesser attenuation. (50+10log10(0.716W) = 48.55) (28.55dBm output power attenuated by 48.55dB = -20dBm) Conversion to EIRP limit (dBuV/m at 3m): 𝐸(𝑑𝐡𝑒𝑉 ⁄π‘š) = 𝑃(π‘‘π΅π‘š) − 20𝐿𝑂𝐺(𝑑) + 𝐺 + 104.77 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) 27.07 37.2 75.2 -38.0 Pass 46.5 41.8 75.2 -33.4 Pass 59.82 41.7 75.2 -33.5 Pass 60.1 47.1 75.2 -28.1 Pass 126.925 37.9 75.2 -37.3 Pass 131.8 46.6 75.2 -28.6 Pass 153.2 42.6 75.2 -32.6 Pass 223 46.5 75.2 -28.7 Pass 308.4 46.5 75.2 -28.7 Pass 1919.76 49.2 75.2 -26.0 Pass 4760.033 51.3 75.2 -23.9 Pass 6664.02 65.3 75.2 -9.9 Pass 6716.5 65.4 75.2 -9.8 Pass Page 21 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Test Setup Photo(s) Below 1GHz Above 1GHz Page 22 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

X Axis Y Axis Page 23 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2

Z Axis Page 24 of 24 Report No.: 102206-2


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