Modular approval

FCC ID: OWS-NIC714

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Applicant/Grantee Silver Spring Networks Inc. FCC ID: OWS-NIC714 IC: 5975A-NIC714 Section 15.212 Modular Transmitters Request for Modular Approval Request for Limited Modular Approval Requirements EUT Conditions Comply (Y/N) Single Modular Approval Requirements 1 The radio elements of the modular The module has a metal shield over the YES transmitter must have their own radio elements shielding. The physical crystal and tuning capacitors may be located external to the shielded radio elements. 2 The modular transmitter must have Buffered data inputs are in place YES buffered modulation/data inputs (if such inputs are provided) to ensure that the module will comply with Part 15 requirements under conditions of excessive data rates or over-modulation. 3 The modular transmitter must have its The module has its own power supply YES own power supply regulation. regulation 4 The modular transmitter must comply The module has an external antenna. YES with the antenna and transmission The product is subject to the professional system requirements of Sections 15.203, installation provision of 15.203 15.204(b) and 15.204(c). The antenna must either be permanently attached or employ a “unique” antenna coupler (at all connections between the module and the antenna, including the cable). The “professional installation” provision of Section 15.203 is not applicable to modules but can apply to limited modular approvals under paragraph (b) of this section. 5 The modular transmitter must be tested The module was tested stand alone, YES in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the connected to control pc via serial cable module must not be inside another device during testing for compliance with Part 15 requirements. Unless the transmitter module will be battery powered, it must comply with the AC line conducted requirements found in Section 15.207. AC or DC power lines and data input/output lines connected to the module must not contain ferrites, unless they will be marketed with the module (see Section 15.27(a)). The length of these lines shall be the length typical of actual use or, if that length is unknown, at least 10 centimeters to insure that there is no coupling between

the case of the module and supporting equipment. Any accessories, peripherals, or support equipment connected to the module during testing shall be unmodified and commercially available (see Section 15.31(i)). 6 The modular transmitter must be The RF module label is submitted as a YES equipped with either a permanently separate exhibit. affixed label or must be capable of electronically displaying its FCC If the module FCC ID is not visible on identification number. the product containing the module, (A) If using a permanently affixed label, the Section 4.1 of the installation manual modular transmitter must be labeled with its own instructs final users to affix a label on FCC identification number, and, if the FCC identification number is not visible when the the exterior surface of the product that module is installed inside another device, then states the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to Contains FCC ID: OWS-NIC714 the enclosed module. This exterior label can use IC: 5975A-NIC714 wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XYZMODEL1” or “Contains FCC ID: XYZMODEL1.” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The Grantee may either provide such a label, an example of which must be included in the application for equipment authorization, or, must provide adequate instructions along with the module which explain this requirement. In the latter case, a copy of these instructions must be included in the application for equipment authorization. (B) If the modular transmitter uses an electronic display of the FCC identification number, the information must be readily accessible and visible on the modular transmitter or on the device in which it is installed. If the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains FCC certified transmitter module(s).” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The user manual must include instructions on how to access the electronic display. A copy of these instructions must be included in the application for equipment authorization. 7 The modular transmitter must comply The module is installed only in products YES with any specific rules or operating manufactured by the grantee and under requirements that the grantee’s control, in keeping with the ordinarily apply to a complete requirements for a limited modular transmitter and the manufacturer must approval. The grantee has internal provide adequate instructions along with manufacturing processes and the module to explain any such documentation for control of final requirements. A copy of these products using this module. instructions must be included in the

application for equipment authorization. 8 The modular transmitter must comply The module complies MPE limits as YES with any applicable RF exposure stated in the product manual when requirements in its final configuration. operating at maximum allowed power A limited modular approval may be granted for single or split modular transmitters that do not comply with all of the above requirements, e.g., shielding, minimum signaling amplitude, buffered modulation/data inputs, or power supply regulation, if the manufacturer can demonstrate by alternative means in the application for equipment authorization that the modular transmitter meets all the applicable Part 15 requirements under the operating conditions in which the transmitter will be used. Limited modular approval also may be granted in those instances where compliance with RF exposure rules is demonstrated only for particular product configurations. The applicant for certification must state how control of the end product into which the module will be installed will be maintained such that full compliance of the end product is always ensured.


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