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FCC ID: N6SLFECIM

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                                               Certification Test Report

                                                           FCC ID: N6SLFECIM
                                                            IC: 827B-LFECIM

                                           FCC Rule Part: 15.209
                                 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210

                                       ACS Report Number: 13-0074.W06.1A


                                                      Manufacturer: Gilbarco Inc.
                                                          Model: LFECIM

                                            Test Begin Date: February 23, 2013
                                              Test End Date: March 6, 2013

                                             Report Issue Date: March 22, 2013




                                       FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0

This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of
                                                       the Federal Government.




                                                Reviewed by:
                                                                   Kirby Munroe
                                                         Director, Wireless Certifications
                                                                     ACS, Inc.

This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report
                                                        are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation.
                                                            This report contains 16 pages

                          5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598


                                                         TABLE OF CONTENTS
1      GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3
    1.1       PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................... 3
    1.2       PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3
    1.3       TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 3
2      TEST FACILITIES.............................................................................................................................. 4
    2.1     LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4
    2.2     LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 4
    2.3     RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5
       2.3.1    Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site.......................................................................................... 5
       2.3.2    Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 6
    2.4     CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 7
3      APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 7

4      LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................ 8

5      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................................... 9

6      EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 9

7      SUMMARY OF TESTS......................................................................................................................10
    7.1     ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203 ........................................................................10
    7.2     POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC: SECTION 15.207 IC: RSS-GEN 7.2.4.......................10
       7.2.1    Measurement Procedure........................................................................................................10
       7.2.2    Measurement Results.............................................................................................................10
    7.3     RADIATED EMISSIONS – FCC CFR 47 PART 15.209 / RSS-210 SECTION 2.5..................................11
       7.3.1    Measurement Procedure........................................................................................................11
       7.3.2    Distance Correction for Measurements Below 30 MHz – Part 15.31 ...................................12
       7.3.3    Measurement Results.............................................................................................................12
       7.3.4    Sample Calculation................................................................................................................13
    7.4     20DB / 99% BANDWIDTH – FCC: SECTION 15.215, IC: RSS-GEN 4.6.1.........................................14
       7.4.1    Measurement Procedure........................................................................................................14
       7.4.2    Measurement Results.............................................................................................................14
8      CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................16




                    5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598


Model: LFECIM                 FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                   IC: 827B-LFECIM

1     GENERAL

1.1    Purpose

The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15 Subpart C of the FCC’s
Code of Federal Regulations and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210 for
modular approval certification.

1.2    Product description

The model LFECIM is a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) which is designed for use
in conjunction with passive transponders (not requiring a battery), Texas Instruments Part # RI-
TRP-Series. The user carries the handheld transponder and the transmitter portion of the
LFECIM operates at 134.2kHz.

Technical Information:
Band of Operation: 134 kHz
Number of Channels: 1
Modulation Format: FSK
Antenna Type: Integral Loop
Operating Voltage: 24 VDC (Host)

Manufacturer Information:
Gilbarco Inc.
7300 West Friendly Ave.
Greensboro NC 27420

Test Sample Serial Number(s): 64219196

Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible
defects.

1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations
The EUT was tested in an orientation of typical installation. A tag was presented to the EUT (i.e.
tag reader) to provide continuous transmit functionality for test purposes. In order to comply with
15.209 regulations, the LFECIM needed a ferrite placed on the power/data cable. The part
number of the ferrite used was Steward Ferrite 29A2025-0A0. See the external photo exhibit
included in this filing for photographs of this modification.




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Model: LFECIM                 FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                  IC: 827B-LFECIM

2     TEST FACILITIES

2.1     Location

The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address:

      Advanced Compliance Solutions
      5015 B.U. Bowman Drive
      Buford, GA 30518
      Phone: (770) 831-8048
      Fax: (770) 831-8598

2.2     Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications

ACS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under
their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), Lab Code 200612-0. Unless
otherwise specified, all tests methods described within this report are covered under the ISO/IEC
17025 scope of accreditation.

The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site, Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions
Site have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment.

FCC Registration Number: 511277
Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175A-1
VCCI Member Number: 1831
•       VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526
•       VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608




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Model: LFECIM                  FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                    IC: 827B-LFECIM

2.3     Radiated Emissions Test Site Description

2.3.1    Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site

The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site consists of a 20’ x 30’ x 18’ shielded enclosure. The
chamber is lined with Toyo Ferrite Grid Absorber, model number FFG-1000. The ferrite tile grid is
101 x 101 x 19mm thick and weighs approximately 550 grams. These tiles are mounted on steel
panels and installed directly on the inner walls of the chamber.

The turntable is 150cm in diameter and is located 160cm from the back wall of the chamber. The
chamber is grounded via 1 - 8’ copper ground rod, installed at the center of the back wall, it is
bound to the ground plane using 3/4" stainless steel braided cable.

The turntable is all steel, flush mounted table installed in an all steel frame. The table is remotely
operated from inside the control room located 25’ from the range. The turntable is electrically
bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of the turn table.
The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation.

Behind the turntable is a 3’ x 6’ x 4’ deep shielded pit used for support equipment if necessary.
The pit is equipped with 1 - 4” PVC chases from the turntable to the pit that allow for cabling to
the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit so cables can
be supplied to the EUT from the pit.

A diagram of the Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-1 below:




                                             3 Meters


                                                                         5 Feet
                                                                        Diameter




                                                                                    20 Feet


                                               30 Feet
                        Figure 2.3-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site




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Model: LFECIM                 FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                    IC: 827B-LFECIM

2.3.2   Open Area Tests Site (OATS)

The open area test site consists of a 40’ x 66’ concrete pad covered with a perforated electro-
plated galvanized sheet metal. The perforations in the sheet metal are 1/8” holes that are
staggered every 3/16”. The individual sheets are placed to overlap each other by 1/4” and are
riveted together to provide a continuous seam. Rivets are spaced every 3” in a 3 x 20 meter
perimeter around the antenna mast and EUT area. Rivets in the remaining area are spaced as
necessary to properly secure the ground plane and maintain the electrical continuity.

The entire ground plane extends 12’ beyond the turntable edge and 16’ beyond the antenna mast
when set to a 10 meter measurement distance. The ground plane is grounded via 4 - 8’ copper
ground rods, each installed at a corner of the ground plane and bound to the ground plane using
3/4" stainless steel braided cable.

The turntable is an all aluminum 10’ flush mounted table installed in an all aluminum frame. The
table is remotely operated from inside the control room located 40’ from the range. The turntable
is electrically bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of
the turn table. The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation.

Adjacent to the turntable is a 7’ x 7’ square and 4’ deep concrete pit used for support equipment if
necessary. The pit is equipped with 5 - 4” PVC chases from the pit to the control room that allow
for cabling to the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit
so cables can be supplied to the EUT from the pit. The pit is covered with 2 sheets of 1/4"
diamond style re-enforced steel sheets. The sheets are painted to match the perforated steel
ground plane; however the underside edges have been masked off to maintain the electrical
continuity of the ground plane. All reflecting objects are located outside of the ellipse defined in
ANSI C63.4.

A diagram of the Open Area Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-2 below:



                                             10

                                                        3 Meters



                                                                                  40




                                                                      7x7x4
                                                                       Pit

                                           66 Feet

                               Figure 2.3-2: Open Area Test Site




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Model: LFECIM                    FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                    IC: 827B-LFECIM

2.4       Conducted Emissions Test Site Description

The AC mains conducted EMI site is located in the main EMC lab. It consists of an 8’ x 8’ solid
aluminum horizontal ground reference plane (GRP) bonded every 3” to an 8’ X 8’ vertical ground
plane.

The site is of sufficient size to test table top and floor standing equipment in accordance with
section 6.1.4 of ANSI C63.4.

A diagram of the room is shown below in figure 4.1.3-1:




                   Vertical Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)




                                                      Non-Conductive EUT Table
                                                          (1m x 1.5m x .8m)


              .4 Meters




                 .8 Meters


                                                            Horizontal Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)

               LISN
                             Figure 2.4-1: AC Mains Conducted EMI Site

3     APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES

The following standards were used:

          ANSI C63.4-2003: Method of Measurements of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage
           Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the 9KHz to 40GHz
          ANSI C63.10-2009: American National Standard for Testing Unlicensed Wireless Devices
          US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization
           Procedures, 2013
          US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices,
           Intentional Radiators, 2013
          Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 - Low-power License-exempt
           Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment, Issue 8, Dec 2010
          Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification:        RSS-GEN – General Requirements and
           Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue 3, Dec 2010.




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Model: LFECIM                      FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                                IC: 827B-LFECIM

4      LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT

The calibration interval of test equipment is annually or the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Where the calibration interval deviates from the annual cycle based on the instrument
manufacturer’s recommendations, it shall be stated below.

                                         Table 4-1: Test Equipment
                                                                                                              Calibration
    AssetID    Manufacturer        Model #         Equipment Type        Serial #     Last Calibration Date    Due Date
       1      Rohde & Schwarz    ESMI - Display   Spectrum Analyzers   833771/007            8/2/2012           8/2/2014
       2      Rohde & Schwarz    ESMI-Receiver    Spectrum Analyzers   839587/003            8/2/2012           8/2/2014
      40          EMCO               3104             Antennas            3211              2/14/2013          2/14/2015
      73          Agilent           8447D             Amplifiers       2727A05624           9/28/2012          9/28/2013
      78          EMCO               6502             Antennas          9104-2608            2/5/2013           2/5/2015
      153         EMCO              3825/2               LISN           9411-2268           7/31/2012          7/31/2014
                                 Chamber EMI
      167           ACS            Cable Set          Cable Set           167              12/17/2012         12/17/2013
      168      Hewlett Packard      11947A           Attenuators         44829               2/1/2013           2/1/2014
      283     Rohde & Schwarz       FSP40         Spectrum Analyzers    1000033              8/1/2012           8/1/2013
      324           ACS             Belden              Cables            8214              6/26/2012          6/26/2013
      412      Electro Metrics      LPA-25            Antennas            1241              7/27/2012          7/27/2014
     RE90          Agilent          E7404A            Analyzers        US40240143          11/28/2012         11/28/2013




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Model: LFECIM                    FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                  IC: 827B-LFECIM

5    SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

                                  Table 5-1: Support Equipment
    Item   Equipment Type         Manufacturer          Model Number               Serial Number
                                                              MINI-PS-100-
    1      Power Supply              Phoenix Contact                           50013173
                                                              240AC/24DC/4
    2      Laptop                    Dell                     D630 (PP18L)     N/A
                                                                               CN-0F7970-71615-
    3      Power Supply              Dell                     PA-1650-05D2
                                                                               55M-6BF4
    4      Clip-on Ferrite           Steward                  29A2025-0A0      N/A
    5      RFID Tag                  TIRIS                    N/A              N/A


6    EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM




                         5




                     EUT                         2                   3              120VAC / 60Hz
                                  B                       C                    D



                       4
                             A



                       1                120VAC / 60Hz
                                 E



    A: DC Power Wires, 30cm, Unshielded
    B: Serial Cable, 475cm, Unshielded
    C: DC Power Cable, 200c, Unshielded
    D: AC Power Cable, 100cm, Unshielded
    E: AC Power Cable, 150cm, Unshielded




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Model: LFECIM                       FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                    IC: 827B-LFECIM

7      SUMMARY OF TESTS

Along with the tabular data shown below, plots were taken of all signals deemed important
enough to document.

7.1      Antenna Requirement – FCC: Section 15.203

The antenna is a loop antenna which is non-detachable and integral in design.

7.2      Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC: Section 15.207 IC: RSS-Gen 7.2.4

7.2.1         Measurement Procedure

ANSI C63.4 sections 6 and 7 were the guiding documents for this evaluation. Conducted
emissions were performed from 150kHz to 30MHz with the spectrum analyzer’s resolution
bandwidth set to 9kHz and the video bandwidth set to 30kHz. The calculation for the conducted
emissions is as follows:

Corrected Reading = Analyzer Reading + LISN Loss + Cable Loss
Margin = Applicable Limit - Corrected Reading

7.2.2         Measurement Results

Results of the test are shown below in and Tables 7.2.2-1 and 7.2.2-2.

                             Table 7.2.2-1: Conducted EMI Results – Line 1

                  Uncorrected        Total        Corrected Level              Limit                 Margin (dB)
Frequency          Reading         Correction
  (MHz)                             Factor
                Quasi-                (dB)
                         Average                Quasi-Peak   Average   Quasi-Peak      Average   Quasi-Peak   Average
                Peak
    10.468      27.238   27.875     10.239        37.477     38.114       60             50        22.523     11.886
    9.93209     27.384    28.45     10.178        37.562     38.628       60             50        22.438     11.372
    9.66254     27.974   29.091     10.198        38.172     39.289       60             50        21.828     10.711
    9.39409     28.136   28.798     10.218        38.353     39.016       60             50        21.647     10.984
    8.85894     25.902   25.971     10.229        36.13       36.2        60             50        23.87       13.8
0.177069        34.415   29.151      9.964        44.379     39.115      65.227        55.227      20.848     16.111

                             Table 7.2.2-2: Conducted EMI Results – Line 2

                  Uncorrected        Total        Corrected Level              Limit                 Margin (dB)
Frequency          Reading         Correction
  (MHz)                             Factor
                Quasi-                (dB)
                         Average                Quasi-Peak   Average   Quasi-Peak      Average   Quasi-Peak   Average
                Peak
    8.85849     25.246   25.784     10.229        35.474     36.012       60             50        24.526     13.988
    2.42909     25.971   26.187     10.004        35.975     36.191       56             46        20.025      9.809
    2.33994     26.223   26.432     10.003        36.226     36.435       56             46        19.774      9.565
    1.98757     25.246   26.356      9.999        35.245     36.355       56             46        20.755      9.645
0.221644        29.503   25.254      9.926        39.429      35.18      63.953        53.953      24.524     18.773
    0.17585     33.899   29.303      9.967        43.866      39.27      65.261        55.261      21.396     15.991


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Model: LFECIM                  FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                     IC: 827B-LFECIM


7.3     Radiated Emissions – FCC CFR 47 Part 15.209 / RSS-210 Section 2.5

7.3.1    Measurement Procedure

Section 15.33(a)(4) specifies, if the intentional radiator contains a digital device, regardless of
whether this digital device controls the functions of the intentional radiator or the digital device is
used for additional control or function purposes other than to enable the operation of the
intentional radiator, the frequency range shall be investigated up to frequency specified in
15.33(b)(1) for unintentional radiators. The upper frequency range for the digital device is
                                        th
1000MHz which greater than the 10 harmonic of the fundamental frequency. The upper
frequency range measured was 1000MHz.

Measurements below 30MHz were performed in a semi-anechoic chamber with a 3 meter
separation distance between the EUT and measurement antenna. The EUT was rotated 360º
and the loop antenna rotated about the vertical axis to maximize each emission. The magnetic
loop receiving antenna was positioned with its center 1 meter above the ground.

The spectrum analyzer’s resolution and video bandwidth was set to 200 Hz and 1 kHz
respectively for frequencies below 150 kHz and 9 kHz and 30 kHz respectively for frequencies
above 150 kHz and below 30 MHz. For measurements in the frequency bands 9-90 kHz and
110-490 kHz, an average detector was used. When average measurements are specified, the
peak emissions were also compared to a limit corresponding to 20 dB above the maximum
permitted average limit according to Part 15.35. All other emissions were measured using a
Quasi-peak detector.

Measurements above 30 MHz were performed in a semi-anechoic chamber with a 3 meter
separation distance between the EUT and measurement antenna. The EUT was rotated through
360° and the receive antenna height was varied from 1m to 4m so that the maximum radiated
emissions level would be detected. For frequencies below 1000 MHz, quasi-peak measurements
were made using a resolution bandwidth (RBW) of 120 kHz and a video bandwidth (VBW) of 300
kHz.

For measurements of fundamental emissions where average measurements are specified, the
spectrum analyzer’s resolution bandwidth (RBW) was adjusted equal to or greater than the
emission bandwidth (EBW).




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Model: LFECIM                        FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                       IC: 827B-LFECIM

7.3.2 Distance Correction for Measurements Below 30 MHz – Part 15.31
Radiated measurements were performed at a distance closer than 300 meters and 30m as
required, according to Part 15.209. Therefore a correction factor was applied to account for
propagation loss at the specified distance. The propagation loss was determined by using the
square of an inverse linear distance extrapolation factor (40dB/decade) according to 15.31. A
sample calculation of the distance correction factor is shown below for limits expressed at a 300m
measurement distance and a 30m measurement distance.

Distance correction factor (300m Specified Test Distance) = 40*Log (Test Distance/300)
                           = 40*Log (3/300)
                           = - 80 dB

Distance correction factor (30m Specified Test Distance) = 40*Log (Test Distance/30)
                           = 40*Log (3/30)
                           = - 40 dB

7.3.3   Measurement Results

Results of the test are given in Tables 7.3.3-1 to 7.3.3-2.

                                 Table 7.3.3-1: Fundamental Field Strength
                         Level         Antenna    Correction    Corrected Level          Limit                Margin
  Frequency             (dBuV)         Polarity     Factors        (dBuV/m)            (dBuV/m)                (dB)
    (MHz)
                pk         Qpk/Avg      (H/V)        (dB)       pk       Qpk/Avg    pk       Qpk/Avg    pk       Qpk/Avg
    0.134      91.80        91.71         H          10.77     102.57    102.48    125.1      105.1    22.5        2.6
                                       Note: RBW set to 9kHz (RBW>>EBW).

                                     Table 7.3.3-2: Radiated Emissions
                         Level         Antenna    Correction    Corrected Level          Limit                Margin
  Frequency             (dBuV)         Polarity     Factors        (dBuV/m)            (dBuV/m)                (dB)
    (MHz)
                pk         Qpk/Avg      (H/V)        (dB)       pk       Qpk/Avg    pk       Qpk/Avg    pk       Qpk/Avg
     0.402     56.43        56.10         H          10.60     67.03      66.70    115.5       95.5    48.5        28.8
   0.06156     57.31        56.43         H          11.22     68.53      67.65    131.8      111.8    63.3        44.2
      0.67     ------       44.01         H          10.80     ------     54.81    ------     71.1     ------      16.3
     0.938     ------       38.25         H          10.78      ------    49.03     ------     68.2     ------     19.1
     1.206     ------       33.91         H          10.92     ------     44.83    ------     66.0     ------      21.1
    1.4768     ------       30.53         H          10.95     ------     41.48    ------     64.2     ------      22.7
    1.7446     ------       27.61         H          10.97     ------     38.58    ------     69.5     ------     30.90
     2.013     ------       24.94         H          11.01     ------     35.95    ------     69.5     ------     33.60
    2.2814     ------       23.09         H          11.17     ------     34.26    ------     69.5     ------     35.20
   19.1906     ------       21.26         H          11.33     ------     32.59    ------     69.5     ------     36.90
    19.459     ------       23.47         H          11.32     ------     34.79    ------     69.5     ------     34.70
   19.7274     ------       22.53         H          11.31      ------    33.84     ------     69.5     ------    35.70
   19.9958     ------       20.83         H          11.30      ------    32.13     ------     69.5     ------    37.40
   26.5716     ------       25.93         H          10.15      ------    36.08     ------     69.5     ------    33.40
     26.84     ------       25.27         H          10.10      ------    35.37     ------     69.5     ------    34.10
   27.1084     ------       23.52         H          10.04     ------     33.56    ------     69.5     ------     35.90
     34.81     ------       44.57         V         -13.75     ------     30.82    ------     40.0     ------      9.20
     57.53     ------       49.47         V         -13.60     ------     35.87    ------     40.0     ------      4.10
     64.69     ------       49.32         V         -14.53     ------     34.79    ------     40.0     ------      5.20
    215.38     ------       45.94         H         -13.50     ------     32.44    ------     43.5     ------     11.10
    594.67     ------       20.34         V          -4.70     ------     15.64    ------     46.0     ------     30.40
    677.33     ------       20.83         V          -1.12      ------    19.71     ------     46.0     ------    26.30




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Model: LFECIM                FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                  IC: 827B-LFECIM

7.3.4 Sample Calculation
Example Calculation – Average/Quasi-Peak Limit < 30MHz

Measurement Distance 300m @ 134 kHz

Limit (dBuV/m) = 20*Log(2400/F(kHz)) - Distance Correction Factor (Section 7.3.2)
Limit (dBuV/m) = 20*Log(2400/134) + 80
Limit (dBuV/m) = 105.06

Example Calculation - 134 kHz (See Table 7.3.3-1)
RC = RU + CFT
Where:
CFT    =      Total Correction Factor (AF+CA+AG)
RU     =      Uncorrected Reading
RC     =      Corrected Level
AF     =      Antenna Factor
CA     =      Cable Attenuation
AG     =      Amplifier Gain

Peak:
Corrected Level: 91.80 + 10.77 = 102.57dBuV
Margin: 125.06dBuV – 102.57dBuV = 22.5 dB

Average:
Corrected Level: 91.71 + 10.77 = 102.48dBuV
Margin: 105.06dBuV – 102.48dBuV = 2.6 dB




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Model: LFECIM                       FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                        IC: 827B-LFECIM

7.4     20dB / 99% Bandwidth – FCC: Section 15.215, IC: RSS-Gen 4.6.1

7.4.1    Measurement Procedure

The span of the spectrum analyzer display was set between two times and five times the
occupied bandwidth (OBW) of the emission. The RBW of the spectrum analyzer was set to
100Hz. The trace was set to max hold with a peak detector active. The Delta function of the
analyzer was utilized to determine the 20 dB bandwidth of the emission.

The occupied bandwidth measurement function of the analyzer was used for the 99% bandwidth.
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. A sampling detector was used.

7.4.2    Measurement Results

Results are shown below in table 7.4.2-1 and figure 7.4.2-1 to 7.4.2-2:

                               Table 7.4.2-1: 20dB / 99% Bandwidth
                      Frequency           20dB Bandwidth        99% Bandwidth
                         [kHz]                 [kHz]                [kHz]
                          134                   1.75                 4.34

                                                        * RBW 100 Hz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                 72.08 dBµV
                Ref   100 dBµV         Att   30 dB        AQT 40 ms       135.002500000 kHz

                100                                                    Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                   0.77 dB
                                                                           -1.750000000 kHz    A
                90
                                                                                              SGL
         1 PK
         VIEW
                80
                                              1               1
                70



                60



                50

                                                                                              FFT
                40



                30



                20



                10


                0

                Center 134.2 kHz                     1 kHz/                     Span 10 kHz




         Date: 6.MAR.2013        08:59:17

                                   Figure 7.4.2-1: 20dB Bandwidth Plot



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Model: LFECIM                       FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                             IC: 827B-LFECIM

                                                            * RBW 100 Hz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                     92.14 dBµV
               Ref   100 dBµV           Att   10 dB          AQT 40 ms        134.202500000 kHz
               100                                                         OBW 4.340000000 kHz
                                                        1
                                                                           Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
               90                                                                    60.17 dBµV A
                                                                                                SGL
                                                                              132.025000000 kHz
      1 SA *
                                                                           Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
      VIEW
               80                                                                    64.39 dBµV
                                                                              136.365000000 kHz

               70
                                                                           T2
                                   T1
               60



               50

                                                                                                  FFT
               40



               30



               20



               10


               0

               Center 134.2 kHz                       1 kHz/                        Span 10 kHz




     Date: 6.MAR.2013           09:09:43

                                   Figure 7.4.2-2: 99% Bandwidth Plot




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Model: LFECIM                FCC ID: N6SLFECIM                  IC: 827B-LFECIM



8   CONCLUSION

In the opinion of ACS, Inc., the LFECIM, manufactured by Gilbarco Inc. meet the requirements of
FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210.




                                    END REPORT




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