Test Report

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FCC-1000-103 Page 1 of 14 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REPORT TITLE: Test Report For title 47 Part 15.249 and RSS-210 100T COMMUNICATION MODULE-CATHODIC PROTECTION AUTHOR: Mark Kvamme REV CCO DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE DATE APPROVALS Engineering 001 INITIAL RELEASE Regulatory REVISION HISTORY 07dec12 Engineering a initial upload Regulatory Engineering Regulatory Engineering Regulatory NOTICE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Information contained herein is proprietary and is property of ITRON, Inc. where furnished with a proposal, the recipient shall use it solely to evaluate the proposal. Where furnished to a customer it shall be used solely for the purposes of inspection, installation or maintenance. Where furnished to a supplier, it shall be used solely in the performance of work contracted for this company. The information shall not be used or disclosed by the recipient for any other purpose, whatsoever. Fcc1000103.docx rev. A

FCC-1000-103 Page 2 of 14 Test Data Summary FCC Part 15.249 / IC RSS-210 Sec. 6.2.2(m2); Field strength of Low Power Transmitters, 100T CP, 908 MHz FCC ID: EWQ100TCP IC: 864D-100TCP IC Device Model: CP OATS Registration Numbers: FCC 90716, IC 864D-1 Rule Description Spec Limit Max. Reading Pass/Fail 15.31(e) Variation of n/a N/A (battery) N/A Supply Voltage 15.207/RSS-GEN Powerline n/a N/A (battery) N/A 7.2.2 conducted emissions 15.249(d)/RSS- Out of band non- table No Emissions Pass 210 sec. harmonic radiated 6.6.2(m2)(3) emissions 15.35(b)/RSS-210 duty cycle calculated N/A -4.96 db sec. 6.5 corrections 15.249(a)/RSS- Radiated emissions Fundamental Peak level= 95.28 dbuV/m Pass 210 Sec. 6.2.2 of transmitter 94 dbuV/m Avg Quasi peak level = 90.61 dBuV/m @ 908MHz (m2)(1) fundamental and Harmonics Peak 58.55 dbuV/m @ 2724 harmonics Peak 74 dbuV/m MHz Avg 54 dbuV/m Avg. 53.59 dbuV/m @ 5448 MHz 15.249(d) Band Edge, -50dBc or 46 36.72 dbuV/m @ 902 MHz Pass radiated dbuV/m (lesser) 41.28 dbuV/m @ 928 MHz RSS-GEN 4.6.1 99% Bandwidth <0.5% of the Pass 169.4 KHz center frequency Cognizant Personnel Mark Kvamme Test Technician Name Title Johann De Jager Project Engineer Name Title Jay Holcomb Regulatory Name Title 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 3 of 14 CONDITIONS DURING TESTING No Modifications to the EUT were necessary during the testing. FCC 15.31(m) – IC _n/a_; Number of Channel This device operates and was tested on one channel. ANSI C63.4 - Temperature and Humidity During Testing The temperature during testing was within +10º C and +40º C. The Relative humidity was between 10% and 90%. RSS-Gen 4.3: Tests shall be performed at ambient temperature EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DESCRIPTION Itron declares that the EUT tested was representative of a production unit. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST EUT Module Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Itron Model: 100TCP Itron p/n: TEL-1000-003 Serial Number(s) 1129328690,1129328697 Power source Fresh Batteries were used Plot Information In the zero span measurements, the line in the display is the trigger level. 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 4 of 14 15.31(e) Variation of Supply Voltage Vary the supply voltage from 85% to 115% of the nominal voltage. If the power level of the fundamental signal varies with supply voltage, record the voltage level at which the fundamental signal is at its highest and use that voltage level for all further testing. DEVICE IS BATTERY OPERATED NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER LINE. BATTERY IS NOT RECHARGABLE. THERFORE THIS TEST IS N/A. 15.207 / RSS-GEN 7.2.2 Power line Conducted Emissions Measure the AC power line conducted emissions from 150kHz to 30 MHz using a 50mH/50ohm line impedance stabilization network (LISN) according to the procedure specified in ANSI C63.4. Verify that no emissions exceed the following limits: Frequency Quasi-Peak Average (MHz) (dBuV) (dBuV) 0.15-0.5 66 to 56* 56 to 46* 0.5-5 56 46 5-30 60 50 * Decreases with the logarithm of frequency DEVICE IS BATTERY OPERATED NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER LINE. BATTERY IS NOT RECHARGABLE. THERFORE THIS TEST IS N/A. 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 5 of 14 15.209 / RSS-210 sec. 6.2(m2)(3) Out of band non-harmonic emissions Except as provided elsewhere in this subpart, the emissions from an intentional radiator shall not exceed the field strength levels specified in the following table Frequency Field Strength in Measurement (MHz) (microvolts/meter) dBuV/m Distance (meters)* 0.009-0.490 2440F (kHz) 300 0.490-1.705 2400F (kHz) 30 1.705-30.0 30 29.5 30 30-88 100 40 3 88-216 150 43.5 3 216-960 200 46 3 Above 960 500 54 3 FS (dBuV/) = 20 * log (FS(uV/m)) * Adjust when measuring at different distances than specified; 40dB/decade <30MHz and 20dB/decade >=30MHz. (at 30MHz depends on the antenna used) note: 15.249(e) As shown in §15.35(b), for frequencies above 1000 MHz, the field strength limits in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are based on average limits. However, the peak field strength of any emission shall not exceed the maximum permitted average limits specified above by more than 20 dB under any condition of modulation. Measure the field strength of all spurious emissions that are not harmonics according to the procedure in Appendix A. For emissions measurements below 30MHz, rotate the loop antenna about its horizontal and vertical positions to maximize emissions. DUT is endpoint 1129328690, battery was new. Serial Equipment Used Cal Date Due Number AH systems preamplifer model number PAM 146 2/6/2012 2/6/2013 0126 Emco 6502 Loop (9kHz to 30MHz) 9509-2970 11/5/2012 11/5/2014 Emco 3110B Biconical (30MHz-to 300MHz) 9807-3129 7/20/2011 7/20/2013 Emco 3115 waveguide (1Ghz - 18GHz) 9205-3878 12/21/2011 12/21/2013 EMCO 3146 Log periodic (200MHz to 1GHz) 9203-3358 7/20/2011 7/20/2013 Agilent E4440A Spectrum Analyzer MY45305142 4/24/2012 4/24/2013 HP8593E Spectrum Analyzer 3543A02032 14-Nov-12 14-Nov-13 Agilent E7405A Spectrum Analyzer MY45113415 7/9/2012 7/9/2013 Microcoax 40 foot cable H1G315G1 4/15/2011 4/15/2013 1.3Ghz high pass filter 405735 6/3/2011 6/3/2013 Huber&Suhner sucotest cable 2 4/26/2011 4/26/2013 Date Tested by 11/20/2012 Mark Kvamme No Emissions found 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC--1000-103 Pagge 6 of 14 15.35(b) / RSS-210 sec. s 6.5 Pulseed Operation Calculate the maximum m duty cycle of o the transmiitter that will o occur in any 1 100ms. Perfo orm the follow wing calculation: Duty D Cycle dB = |20 * log(D Duty Cycle %))| Duty Cycle for 56.50mS =-4.96 dB . port lo pwr_fccc1000103.docx 100tcp_rep x rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 7 of 14 15.249(a)/RSS-210 sec. 6.2(m2)(1) Transmitter Fundamental and Harmonics (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the field strength of emissions from intentional radiators operated within these frequency bands shall comply with the following: (table below) (c) Field strength limits are specified at a distance of 3 meters. (e) As shown in §15.35(b), for frequencies above 1000 MHz, the field strength limits in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are based on average limits. However, the peak field strength of any emission shall not exceed the maximum permitted average limits specified above by more than 20 dB under any condition of modulation. Measure the field strength of the transmitter fundamental and harmonic emissions at three meters according to the procedure in Appendix A. Record emissions levels with the transmitter near its lowest, middle, and highest frequencies. The maximum field strength of emissions may not exceed: Fundamental in Harmonics in (mV/m) (dBuV/m) (mV/m) (dBuV/m) 50,000 94 500 54 FS (dBuV/m) = 20 * log (FS(uV/m)) Serial Equipment Used Cal Date Due Number AH systems preamplifer model number PAM 146 2/6/2012 2/6/2013 0126 Emco 3115 waveguide (1Ghz - 18GHz) 9205-3878 12/21/2011 12/21/2013 EMCO 3146 Log periodic (200MHz to 1GHz) 9203-3358 7/20/2011 7/20/2013 Agilent E7405A Spectrum Analyzer MY45113415 7/9/2012 7/9/2013 Microcoax 40 foot cable H1G315G1 4/15/2011 4/15/2013 1.3Ghz high pass filter 405735 6/3/2011 6/3/2013 Huber&Suhner sucotest cable 2 4/26/2011 4/26/2013 Date Tested by 11/20/2012 Mark Kvamme DUT is endpoint 1129328690, battery was new. 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 8 of 14 Peak peak average Level Amplifier Ant. Cable Level Level Freq. measured Gain Factor Loss dBuV/m dBuV/m MHz dBm(3) dB dB dB (1) (4) 908 -36.68 0 22.18 2.78 95.28 90.61 5448 -56.48 33.94 34.13 7.84 58.55 53.59 7264 -60.54 33.57 36.15 9.06 58.1 53.14 3632 -55.46 32.91 31.72 6.35 56.7 51.74 2724 -52.2 33.22 28.76 5.51 55.85 50.89 6356 -62.39 33.9 34.72 8.49 53.92 48.96 1816 -54.06 33.32 27.24 4.71 51.57 46.61 (1)Level (dbuV/m)=Level (dbm) +107* – Amplifier Gain (db) +Ant. Factor (db/m) + Cable Loss (db) * note: level dbm +107 = level dbuV @ 50 ohms (3)RBW & VBW =100KHz below 1GHz and 1MHz above 1GHz. (4) Average level measurement used Quasi peak below 1 GHz and, Above 1 GHz duty cycle correction of -4.96 db, as calculated earlier in the report, was applied . 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 9 of 14 FCC Part 15.249(d) Band Edge, radiated (d) Emissions radiated outside of the specified frequency bands, except for harmonics, shall be attenuated by at least 50 dB below the level of the fundamental or to the general radiated emission limits in §15.209 (200uV/m(46dbuV/m) at 3 meters), whichever is the lesser attenuation. Use the following spectrum analyzer settings: Span = wide enough to capture the peak level of the emission operating on the channel closest to the band edge, as well as any modulation products which fall outside of the authorized band of operation RBW ≥ 1% of the span VBW ≥ RBW Sweep = auto Detector function = peak Trace = max hold Allow the trace to stabilize. Set the marker on the emission at the band edge, or on the highest modulation product outside of the band, if this level is greater than that at the band edge. Enable the marker-delta function, and then use the marker-to-peak function to move the marker to the peak of the in-band emission. The marker-delta value now displayed must comply with the limit specified in this Section. Submit this plot. Now, using the same instrument settings, enable the hopping function of the EUT. Allow the trace to stabilize. Follow the same procedure listed above to determine if any spurious emissions caused by the hopping function also comply with the specified limit. Equipment Used Serial Cal Date Due Number Agilent E7405A Spectrum Analyzer MY45113415 7/9/2012 7/9/2013 Microcoax 40 foot cable H1G315G1 4/15/2011 4/15/2013 AH systems preamplifer model number PAM 0126 146 2/6/2012 2/6/2013 EMCO 3148 Log periodic (200MHz to 1GHz) 9203-3358 7/20/2011 7/20/2013 Huber&Suhner sucotest cable 2 4/26/2011 4/26/2013 Date Tested by 11/29/2012 Mark Kvamme Band Edge Test Setup Level Pass/Fail 902 MHz Radiated 36.72 dbuV/m (1)(2) Pass 928 MHz Radiated 41.28 dbuV/m (1)(2) Pass 908 MHz Radiated 90.61 dbuV/m (1)(2) Pass (1) per the rules, radiated is allowed to show compliance. (2) reading was obtained using a quasi peak detector. Radiated setup: Endpoint 1129328690, with a new battery, was placed at 3 meters and the field strength was measured with the log periodic antenna, connected to the E7405A analyzer through an amplifier and a40 foot cable. The Antenna 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 10 of 14 correction factor, Cable loss, and amplifier gain were loaded into the analyzer, so the analyzer displayed the corrected level. Endpoint 1129328690 was positioned to 20 degrees the antenna was positioned to vertical 116 cm. The band edge at 902 MHz and 928 MHz was measured using a quasi peak detector. The device was set to transmit every 3 second. At 908 MHz the Quasi peak transmitter power wasa 90.61 dbuV/m 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 11 of 14 The device was set to transmit every 3 second. At 902 MHz the band edge signal was 36.72 dbuV/m 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 12 of 14 The device was set to transmit every 3 second. At 928 MHz the band edge signal was 41.28 dbuV/m 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 13 of 14 RSS-GEN 4.6.1 99% Bandwidth, conducted The transmitter shall be operated at its maximum carrier power measured under normal test conditions. The span of the analyzer shall be set to capture all products of the modulation process, including the emission skirts. The resolution bandwidth shall be set to as close to 1% of the selected span as is possible without being below 1%. The video bandwidth shall be set to 3 times the resolution bandwidth. Video averaging is not permitted. Where practical, a sampling detector shall be used since a peak or, peak hold, may produce a wider bandwidth than actual. The trace data points are recovered and are directly summed in linear terms. The recovered amplitude data points, beginning at the lowest frequency, are placed in a running sum until 0.5% of the total is reached and that frequency recorded. The process is repeated for the highest frequency data points. This frequency is recorded. The span between the two recorded frequencies is the occupied bandwidth. Capture a plot of the 99% bandwidth of a single transmission. Equipment Used Serial Number Cal Date Due HP8593E 3543A02032 11/14/12 11/14/13 Date Tested by 11/30/2011 Mark Kvamme Conducted setup: Board 1129328697 with a new battery, was connected to the Hewlett Packard 8593E analyzer. 99% BW = 84.7kHz + 84.7kHz = 169.4 kHz 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a

FCC-1000-103 Page 14 of 14 Appendix A Field Strength Measurement Procedure This test measures the field strength of radiated emissions using a spectrum analyzer and a receiving antenna in accordance with ANSI C63.4-2003. During the test, the EUT is to be placed on a non-conducting support at 80 cm above the horizontal ground plane of the OATS. The horizontal distance between the antenna and the EUT is to be exactly 3 meters. The bandwidths used shall be per ANSI C63.4-2003; 200 Hz from 9 kHz to 150 kHz, 9 kHz from 150 kHz to 30 MHz, 100 kHz from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz, and 1 MHz from 1 GHz to 40 GHz, with the detector set to peak hold or quasi peak . 1) The antenna correction factor, preamplifier gain (if the preamplifier is installed), and cable loss are stored in tables in the EMC analyzer and the level at the analyzer is the corrected level in dbuV/m. 2) Monitor the frequency range of interest at a fixed antenna height and EUT azimuth. 3) If appropriate, manipulate the system cables to produce the highest amplitude signal relative to the limit. Note the amplitude and frequency of the suspect signal. 4) Rotate the EUT 360° to maximize the suspected highest amplitude signal. If the signal or another at a different frequency is observed to exceed the previously noted highest amplitude signal by 1 dB or more, go back to the azimuth and repeat step 3). Otherwise, orient the EUT azimuth to repeat the highest amplitude observation and proceed. 5) Move the antenna over its fully allowed range of travel to maximize the suspected highest amplitude signal. If the signal or another at a different frequency is observed to exceed the previously noted highest amplitude signal by 1 dB or more, return to step 3) with the antenna fixed at this height. Otherwise, move the antenna to the height that repeats the highest amplitude observation and proceed. 6) Change the polarity of the antenna and repeat step 3), step 4), and step 5). Compare the resulting suspected highest amplitude signal with that found for the other polarity. Select and note the higher of the two signals. 7) The final maximized level displayed on the EMC analyzer is the field strength. Mast Amp Power Supply EUT 3 M. Styrofoam Block Roberts Dipole, 80 cm Calibrated Bi - conical, and Log Periodic antennae Amplifier below 1 GHz. For low level Emmisions Double Ridged Guide above 1 GHz. EMC Analyzer Coax 100tcp_report lo pwr_fcc1000103.docx rev. a


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