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Certification Test Report FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 15-0028.W04.1A Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 Test Begin Date: January 22, 2015 Test End Date: January 22, 2015 Report Issue Date: February 12, 2015 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency. 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 13 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 ................................................................................... 4 2 TEST FACILITIES................................................................................................................................ 5 2.1 LOCATION ......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS.................................................. 5 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 6 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site ........................................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................... 7 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 8 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES ..................................................................................... 8 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT.............................................................................................................. 9 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................................... 10 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM .......................................................... 10 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS....................................................................................................................... 11 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203......................................................................... 11 7.2 RADIATED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS - FCC 15.205, 15.209; IC RSS-210 2.2, RSS-GEN 8.9/8.10....... 11 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................ 11 7.2.2 Measurement Results.............................................................................................................. 11 7.2.3 Sample Calculation: ............................................................................................................... 12 8 CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 13 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 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 a class II permissive change. The purpose of this Class II Permissive Change is to add a new antenna type/host combination to the 900 MHz LAN frequency-hopping spread spectrum radio. 1.2 Product description The Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 is an electronic endpoint module that will be integrated into the Elster A2 C&I meter. This device contains two separate radios on a single PCB: a 900 MHz ISM band frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transceiver and a 2.4 MHz ISM band transceiver employing 802.15.4/Zigbee. The Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 is a composite device. The 900 MHz LAN radio and the 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio operate under CFR 47 Part 15.247 and IC RSS-210. This report addresses the addition of the new antenna to the 900 MHz LAN radio only. Technical Details: The Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 provides 3 distinct frequency hopping modes of operation as outlined below. Frequency Channel Data Rates Number of Mode of Operation Range Separation Supported Channels (MHz) (kHz) (kbps) 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 1 902.3 - 927.8 86 300 115.2 2 904.0 - 927.9 240 100 9.6, 19.2, 38.4 3 902.2 – 927.8 129 200 50.0 Modulation Format: FSK/GFSK Antenna Type/Gain: PCB Inverted F (Module), +1dBi Antenna Type/Gain: Patch Antenna (External Adhesive Patch Coupler) – New to C2PC Antenna/Type/Gain: Omni Whip Antenna, 5.5 dBi gain (External) – New to C2PC Operating Voltage: 4VDC (Host 120VAC) Manufacturer Information: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. 30000 Mill Creek Ave., Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 EUT Serial Numbers: 810C0004 Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations The antenna included in this filing is connected to the EUT host via an adhesive patch antenna. The intention of the patch antenna is to couple to the EUT 900 MHz LAN antenna over-the-air. The coupled signal is then to be routed, via coax, to the antenna described in this filing. The Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 module was integrated into a representative host for showing compliance with the new antenna configuration. Software power setting during test: 138 ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 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 VCCI Member Number: 1831 • VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 • VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 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 ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 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: 10Meter 3 Meters 40Feet 7x7x4 Pit 66 Feet Figure 2.3-2: Open Area Test Site ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 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 2.4-1: 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 C63.10-2013: American National Standard of Procedures for Compliance Testing of Unlicensed Wireless Devices  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization Procedures, 2015  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2015  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 – Low-power License-exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment, Issue 8, December 2010  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus, Issue 4, Nov 2014. ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 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 7/11/2014 7/11/2015 2 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI-Receiver Spectrum Analyzers 839587/003 7/11/2014 7/11/2015 30 Spectrum Technologies DRH-0118 Antennas 970102 4/23/2013 4/23/2015 40 EMCO 3104 Antennas 3211 2/14/2013 2/14/2015 73 Agilent 8447D Amplifiers 2727A05624 7/15/2014 7/15/2015 Chamber EMI 167 ACS Cable Set Cable Set 167 10/28/2014 10/28/2015 SMR-290AW- 292 Florida RF Cables 480.0-SMR Cables None 3/17/2014 3/17/2015 337 Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 Filters 282706 6/2/2014 6/2/2015 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B Amplifiers 3008A01111 7/30/2013 7/30/2015 412 Electro Metrics LPA-25 Antennas 1241 7/24/2014 7/24/2016 SMS-200AW-72.0- 422 Florida RF SMR Cables 805 11/5/2014 11/5/2015 SMRE-200W-12.0- 616 Florida RF Cables SMRE Cables N/A 9/10/2014 9/10/2015 ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number FM 3S Electric 1 Elster CL20 TRG014979657 Utility Meter Hewlett 2 DC Power Supply E3630A KR64308603 Packard 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM Antenna A Patch Coupling Antenna EUT B 2 1 A: RF Cable, 75 cm, Shielded B: DC Power Wires, 200 cm, Non-Shielded Figure 6-1: Test Setup Block Diagram ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 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 external antenna is connected to the EUT via an adhesive coupling patch antenna. Professional installation is utilized. The antenna is an omni-directional whip antenna with a maximum gain of +5.5 dBi. 7.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.205, 15.209; IC RSS-210 2.2, RSS-Gen 8.9/8.10 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure Radiated emissions tests were made over the frequency range of 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the highest fundamental frequency. 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 1000MHz, quasi-peak measurements were made using a resolution bandwidth RBW of 120 kHz and a video bandwidth VBW of 300 kHz. For frequencies above 1000MHz, peak and average measurements were made with RBW and VBW of 1 MHz and 3MHz respectively. The EUT was caused to generate a continuous modulated carrier on the hopping channel. Each emission found to be in a restricted band was compared to the applicable radiated emission limits. 7.2.2 Measurement Results Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in the Table 7.2.2-1 below. ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 Table 7.2.2-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data 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 Low Channel 2706.3 50.14 43.21 H -4.44 45.70 38.77 74.0 54.0 28.3 15.2 2706.3 51.36 45.88 V -4.44 46.92 41.44 74.0 54.0 27.1 12.6 3608.4 49.35 40.75 H -1.16 48.19 39.59 74.0 54.0 25.8 14.4 3608.4 48.41 38.33 V -1.16 47.25 37.17 74.0 54.0 26.7 16.8 4510.5 48.58 39.40 H 0.97 49.55 40.37 74.0 54.0 24.5 13.6 4510.5 49.16 40.42 V 0.97 50.13 41.39 74.0 54.0 23.9 12.6 5412.6 48.16 42.14 H 3.47 51.63 45.61 74.0 54.0 22.4 8.4 5412.6 49.27 43.11 V 3.47 52.74 46.58 74.0 54.0 21.3 7.4 8118.9 47.05 37.06 H 7.80 54.85 44.86 74.0 54.0 19.1 9.1 8118.9 46.45 36.35 V 7.80 54.25 44.15 74.0 54.0 19.7 9.8 Middle Channel 2745 50.63 44.17 H -4.30 46.33 39.87 74.0 54.0 27.7 14.1 2745 50.13 43.29 V -4.30 45.83 38.99 74.0 54.0 28.2 15.0 3660 47.12 36.73 H -0.97 46.15 35.76 74.0 54.0 27.9 18.2 8235 46.45 36.78 H 7.87 54.32 44.65 74.0 54.0 19.7 9.4 8235 46.18 36.43 V 7.87 54.05 44.30 74.0 54.0 20.0 9.7 High Channel 960.05 35.63 H 2.00 --------- 37.63 -------- 54.0 --------- 16.4 960.05 39.48 V 2.00 --------- 41.48 -------- 54.0 --------- 12.5 2783.7 51.44 46.38 H -4.16 47.28 42.22 74.0 54.0 26.7 11.8 2783.7 53.36 49.38 V -4.16 49.20 45.22 74.0 54.0 24.8 8.8 7.2.3 Sample Calculation: RC = RU + CFT Where: CFT = Total Correction Factor (AF+CA+AG)-DC (Average Measurements Only) RU = Uncorrected Reading RC = Corrected Level AF = Antenna Factor CA = Cable Attenuation AG = Amplifier Gain DC = Duty Cycle Correction Factor Example Calculation: Peak Corrected Level: 50.14 - 4.44 = 45.70dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 45.70dBuV/m = 28.3dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 43.21 - 4.44 - 0 = 38.77dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 38.77dBuV = 15.2dB ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: Gridstream RF Enhanced A3 FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2 IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2 8 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the Gridstream RF Enhanced A3, manufactured by Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. meets the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210. END REPORT ACS Report: 15-0028.W06.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13


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