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Certification Test Report FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 14-0210.W03.1A Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. Model: 5252 Comm Module Test Begin Date: May 22, 2014 Test End Date: May 29, 2014 Report Issue Date: July 21, 2014 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 26 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 15.207, IC: RSS-GEN 7.2.4 .................................... 10 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 10 7.2.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 10 7.3 PEAK OUTPUT POWER - FCC 15.247(B)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1) ................................................. 11 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) ..................................................................... 11 7.3.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 11 7.4 CHANNEL USAGE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 12 7.4.1 Carrier Frequency Separation – FCC 15.247(a)(1) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(b) ........................... 12 7.4.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 12 7.4.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 12 7.4.2 Number of Hopping Channels – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) ........................ 13 7.4.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 13 7.4.2.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 13 7.4.3 Channel Dwell Time – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) ....................................... 15 7.4.3.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 15 7.4.4 20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) .................................. 15 7.4.4.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 15 7.4.4.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 15 7.5 BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS .................................................................. 20 7.5.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-210 A8.5 .. 20 7.5.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 20 7.5.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 20 7.5.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-210 A8.5 .............................. 22 7.5.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 22 7.5.2.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 22 7.5.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.205, 15.209; IC RSS-210 2.2, RSS-Gen 7.2.2 ....... 24 7.5.3.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 24 7.5.3.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 24 7.5.3.3 Sample Calculation: ......................................................................................................................... 25 8 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 25 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 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 5252 Comm Module is an electric endpoint with 900MHz Gridstream communications on a single PCB. The 5252 Comm Module will be integrated into the AMPY 5252B pre-pay meter and used for commercial and industrial metering applications. Technical Information: The model 5252 Comm Module provides 2 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 Modulation Format: 2-FSK Antenna Type / Gain: Internal Monopole Antenna; -1.25dBi gain Operating Voltage: 4.5 VDC Manufacturer Information: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. 30000 Mill Creek Ave., Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 EUT Serial Numbers: EZ49M16140000917 (Radiated) E249M161400001865 (Conducted) Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations All modes of operation, including all available data rates, were evaluated. The data presented in this report represents the worst case where applicable. The EUT was evaluated in an orientation representative of final installation. Software DAC power setting during test: 136 ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 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: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 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: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 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: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 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 C63.4-2009: American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from low-voltage electrical and electronic equipment in the range of 9kHz to 40 GHz  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, 2014  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2014  FCC Public Notice DA 00-705 – Filing and Measurement Guidelines for Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Systems, March 30, 2000  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 and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue 3, December 2010. ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 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 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 7/16/2013 7/16/2014 153 EMCO 3825/2 LISN 9411-2268 7/31/2012 7/31/2014 Chamber EMI 167 ACS Cable Set Cable Set 167 11/7/2013 11/7/2014 168 Hewlett Packard 11947A Attenuators 44829 1/27/2014 1/27/2015 267 Agilent N1911A Meters MY45100129 7/30/2013 7/30/2015 268 Agilent N1921A Sensors MY45240184 7/30/2013 7/30/2015 SMR-290AW- 292 Florida RF Cables 480.0-SMR Cables None 3/17/2014 3/17/2015 324 ACS Belden Cables 8214 6/17/2013 6/17/2014 331 Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 Filters 31417 6/19/2013 6/19/2014 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B Amplifiers 3008A01111 7/30/2013 7/30/2015 340 Aeroflex/Weinschel AS-20 Attenuators 7136 7/30/2013 7/30/2014 412 Electro Metrics LPA-25 Antennas 1241 7/27/2012 7/27/2014 SMS-200AW-72.0- 422 Florida RF SMR Cables 805 11/7/2013 11/7/2014 486 Hewlett Packard 8591E Analyzers 3543A04709 7/12/2013 7/12/2014 SMRE-200W-12.0- 616 Florida RF Cables SMRE Cables N/A 9/26/2013 9/26/2014 622 Rohde & Schwarz FSV40 Analyzers 101338 11/19/2013 11/19/2014 ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number Universal AC 1 AC/DC Adaptor Archer Adapter N/A 2 Power Supply Tektronix PS280 PS280 TW57048 3 Power Supply Hewlett Packard E3630A KR64308603 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM A EUT 1/2/3 A: DC Power Cable, Non-Sheilded, 150cm Note: Item 1 used for AC power line conducted emissions, item2 used for radiated emissions, item 3 used for RF conducted measurements. Figure 6-1: Test Setup Block Diagram ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 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 monopole with -1.25dBi gain and cannot be removed without permanently damaging the device thus meeting the requirements of Section 15.203. 7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC 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 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 28.8287 3.104 -1.226 11.211 14.315 9.985 60 50 45.685 40.015 1.1962 8.334 2.675 10.189 18.523 12.865 56 46 37.477 33.135 0.89028 7.878 2.814 10.187 18.065 13.001 56 46 37.935 32.999 0.49095 8.799 4.092 10.189 18.988 14.282 56.259 46.259 37.27 31.977 0.304312 17.572 6.136 10.194 27.766 16.33 61.591 51.591 33.825 35.261 0.210694 19.458 6.993 10.207 29.664 17.199 64.266 54.266 34.602 37.067 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 29.9268 3.458 -0.861 11.267 14.725 10.407 60 50 45.275 39.593 21.2448 3.071 -1.07 10.826 13.897 9.756 60 50 46.103 40.244 6.93928 3.616 -0.688 10.292 13.908 9.604 60 50 46.092 40.396 3.4733 4.594 0.163 10.22 14.814 10.384 56 46 41.186 35.616 0.500249 8.56 3.672 10.189 18.749 13.862 56 46 37.251 32.138 0.203431 17.312 7.166 10.208 27.52 17.374 64.473 54.473 36.954 37.1 ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.3 Peak Output Power - FCC 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1) 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of a power meter. The device employs >50 channels therefore the power is limited to 1 Watt. All data rates were evaluated and worst case reported. Worst case data rate was 9.6kbps. 7.3.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in Table 7.3.2-1 below: Table 7.3.2-1: RF Output Power Frequency Level [MHz] [dBm] 902.3 27.24 915.0 27.13 927.9 26.84 ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.4 Channel Usage Requirements 7.4.1 Carrier Frequency Separation – FCC 15.247(a)(1) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(b) 7.4.1.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The span of the spectrum analyzer was set wide enough to capture two adjacent peaks and the RBW and VBW were set to ≥ 1% of the span. Carrier frequency separation was measured for all modes of operation and data presented in section 7.4.1.2 below. 7.4.1.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in Figures 7.4.1.2-1 to 7.4.1.2-2. Figure 7.4.1.2-1: Mode 1 Figure 7.4.1.2-2: Mode 2 ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.4.2 Number of Hopping Channels – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 7.4.2.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The span of the spectrum analyzer was set wide enough to capture the frequency band of operation. The RBW was set to ≥ 1% of the span and VBW set to ≥ RBW. The number of hopping channels was measured for the modes of operation identified in section 1.2 and data presented in section 7.4.2.2 below. 7.4.2.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in Figures 7.4.2.2-1 to 7.4.2.2-7. Figure 7.4.2.2-1: Mode 1 (86 Channels) Figure 7.4.2.2-2: Mode 1 (86 Channels) Figure 7.4.2.2-3: Mode 2 (240 Channels) Figure 7.4.2.2-4: Mode 2 (240 Channels) ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 Figure 7.4.2.2-5: Mode 2 (240 Channels) Figure 7.4.2.2-6: Mode 2 (240 Channels) Figure 7.4.2.2-7: Mode 2 (240 Channels) ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.4.3 Channel Dwell Time – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 7.4.3.1 Measurement Procedure The EUT test mode does not generate a worst case channel dwell time therefore a detailed engineering analysis is provided in the theory of operation. As described in the theory of operation, the maximum channel transmitter dwell time is ≤ 400ms per channel hop with the minimum period of 700ms between hops. Therefore the maximum time of occupancy on any one channel within a 10s or 20s period is <400ms for all modes of operation. 7.4.4 20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 7.4.4.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. 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 approximately 1 % to 5 % of the OBW. 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 was set to 3 times the resolution bandwidth. A sampling detector was used. 7.4.4.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in Table 7.4.4.2-1 and Figures 7.4.4.2-1 through 7.4.4.2-24. Table 7.4.4.2-1: 20dB / 99% Bandwidth Frequency 20dB Bandwidth 99% Bandwidth Data Rate [MHz] [kHz] [kHz] (kbps) 902.3 22.29 21.42 9.6 902.3 44.14 44.57 19.2 902.3 91.46 88.57 38.4 902.3 271.78 250.07 115.2 915.0 22.29 21.35 9.6 915.0 45.30 44.72 19.2 915.0 91.46 89.15 38.4 915.0 273.52 253.55 115.2 927.9 22.36 21.28 9.6 927.9 44.57 44.57 19.2 927.9 91.46 89.15 38.4 927.8 274.38 253.55 115.2 ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 Figure 7.4.4.2-1: 20dB BW Low Channel - 9.6kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-2: 20dB BW Low Channel – 19.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-3: 20dB BW Low Channel – 38.4kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-4: 20dB BW Low Channel – 115.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-5: 20dB BW Mid Channel - 9.6kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-6: 20dB BW Mid Channel – 19.2kbps ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 Figure 7.4.4.2-7: 20dB BW Mid Channel – 38.4kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-8: 20dB BW Mid Channel – 115.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-9: 20dB BW High Channel - 9.6kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-10: 20dB BW High Channel – 19.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-11: 20dB BW High Channel – 38.4kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-12: 20dB BW High Channel – 115.2kbps ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 17

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 Figure 7.4.4.2-13: 99% BW Low Channel - 9.6kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-14: 99% BW Low Channel – 19.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-15: 99% BW Low Channel – 38.4kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-16: 99% BW Low Channel – 115.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-17: 99% BW Mid Channel - 9.6kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-18: 99% BW Mid Channel – 19.2kbps ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 18

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 Figure 7.4.4.2-19: 99% BW Mid Channel – 38.4kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-20: 99% BW Mid Channel – 115.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-21: 99% BW High Channel - 9.6kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-22: 99% BW High Channel – 19.2kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-23: 99% BW High Channel – 38.4kbps Figure 7.4.4.2-24: 99% BW High Channel – 115.2kbps ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 19

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.5 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions 7.5.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-210 A8.5 7.5.1.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The EUT was investigated at the lowest and highest channel available to determine band-edge compliance. For each measurement the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to ≥ 1% of the span, and the VBW was set to >> RBW. Band-edge was evaluated for all combinations of operating modes and data rates with worst case data provided. Worst case reported utilized 115.2kbps in Mode 1 and 38.4kbps in Mode 1 and 2. 7.5.1.2 Measurement Results Results are shown in the figures 7.5.1.2-1 to 7.5.1.2-8 below. NON-HOPPING MODE: Figure 7.5.1.2-1: Lower Band-edge – Mode 1 – 115.2kbps Figure 7.5.1.2-2: Lower Band-edge – Mode 1 – 38.4kbps Figure 7.5.1.2-3: Upper Band-edge – Mode 1 – 115.2kbps Figure 7.5.1.2-4: Upper Band-edge – Mode 2 – 38.4kbps ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 20

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 HOPPING MODE: Figure 7.5.1.2-5: Lower Band-edge – Mode 1 – 115.2kbps Figure 7.5.1.2-6: Lower Band-edge – Mode 1 – 38.4kbps Figure 7.5.1.2-7: Upper Band-edge – Mode 1 – 115.2kbps Figure 7.5.1.2-8: Upper Band-edge – Mode 2 – 38.4kbps ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 21

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.5.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-210 A8.5 7.5.2.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The EUT was investigated for conducted spurious emissions from 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the highest fundamental frequency. Measurements were made at the low, center and high channels of the EUT. For each measurement, the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 100kHz. A peak detector function was used with the trace set to max hold. RF conducted spurious emissions were evaluated for all combinations of operating modes and data rates with worst case data provided. Worst case report utilized 9.6kbps. 7.5.2.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in Figures 7.5.2.2-1 to 7.5.2.2-6: Figure 7.5.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – Low Channel Figure 7.5.2.2-2: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Low Channel Figure 7.5.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 1 GHz –Mid Channel Figure 7.5.2.2-4: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Mid Channel ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 22

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 Figure 7.5.2.2-5: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – High Channel Figure 7.5.2.2-6: 1 GHz – 10 GHz –High Channel ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 23

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.5.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.205, 15.209; IC RSS-210 2.2, RSS-Gen 7.2.2 7.5.3.1 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. Radiated spurious emissions were evaluated for all combinations of operating modes and data rates with worst case data provided. Worst case reported was 9.6kbps. 7.5.3.2 Measurement Results Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in the Table 7.5.3.2-1 below. Table 7.5.3.2-1: 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 2706.9 48.93 40.85 H -4.93 44.00 35.92 74.0 54.0 30.0 18.1 2706.9 49.66 42.75 V -4.93 44.73 37.82 74.0 54.0 29.3 16.2 3609.2 50.11 42.17 H -1.63 48.48 40.54 74.0 54.0 25.5 13.5 8120.7 46.64 39.12 H 7.63 54.27 46.75 74.0 54.0 19.7 7.3 8120.7 44.15 34.12 V 7.63 51.78 41.75 74.0 54.0 22.2 12.3 9023 47.37 39.53 H 8.48 55.85 48.01 74.0 54.0 18.2 6.0 9023 45.62 35.67 V 8.48 54.10 44.15 74.0 54.0 19.9 9.9 Middle Channel 2745 47.45 38.05 H -4.77 42.68 33.28 74.0 54.0 31.3 20.7 2745 48.97 42.55 V -4.77 44.20 37.78 74.0 54.0 29.8 16.2 3660 48.44 40.06 H -1.43 47.01 38.63 74.0 54.0 27.0 15.4 7320 45.14 35.44 H 7.38 52.52 42.82 74.0 54.0 21.5 11.2 7320 46.20 37.65 V 7.38 53.58 45.03 74.0 54.0 20.4 9.0 8235 48.16 41.79 H 7.71 55.87 49.50 74.0 54.0 18.1 4.5 8235 45.12 34.68 V 7.71 52.83 42.39 74.0 54.0 21.2 11.6 9150 47.37 38.23 H 8.49 55.86 46.72 74.0 54.0 18.1 7.3 9150 46.13 35.41 V 8.49 54.62 43.90 74.0 54.0 19.4 10.1 High Channel 2783.7 46.76 36.15 H -4.61 42.15 31.54 74.0 54.0 31.8 22.5 2783.7 48.34 40.24 V -4.61 43.73 35.63 74.0 54.0 30.3 18.4 3711.6 48.65 39.07 H -1.23 47.42 37.84 74.0 54.0 26.6 16.2 7423.2 47.17 39.58 H 7.49 54.66 47.07 74.0 54.0 19.3 6.9 7423.2 46.81 37.85 V 7.49 54.30 45.34 74.0 54.0 19.7 8.7 8351.1 48.13 41.10 H 7.80 55.93 48.90 74.0 54.0 18.1 5.1 8351.1 45.06 34.95 V 7.80 52.86 42.75 74.0 54.0 21.1 11.2 ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 24

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 7.5.3.3 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: 48.93 - 4.93 = 44.0dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 44.0dBuV/m = 30.0dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 40.85 - 4.93 - 0 = 35.92dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 35.92dBuV = 18.1dB 8 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the 5252 Comm Module, manufactured by Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. meets the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210. ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 25

Model: 5252 Comm Module FCC ID: R7PER1R1S6 END REPORT ACS Report: 14-0210.W03.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 26


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