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                                               FCC Part 15.249
                                            Transmitter Certification
                                                           Composite Device

                                                               Test Report
                                                           FCC ID: SK9AMI-2

                                                       FCC Rule Part: 15.249

                                  ACS Report Number: 06-0240-15C-DXX

                                 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering Inc.
                                    Tradename: CENTRON Open Way
                                              Model: CVSOR

                                          Test Begin Date: August 23, 2006
                                         Test End Date: September 25, 2006

                                         Report Issue Date: October 3, 2006




                                    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.




Prepared by:                                                                       Reviewed by:
J. Kirby Munroe                                                                    R. Sam Wismer
Manager Wireless Certifications                                                    Engineering Manager
ACS, Inc.                                                                          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
1.0 General                                                                                         3
     1.1 Purpose                                                                                    3
     1.2 Product Description                                                                        3
          1.2.1 General                                                                             3
          1.2.2 Intended Use                                                                        3
     1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations                                                        3
2.0 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
3.0 Applicable Standards and References                                                             7
4.0 List of Test Equipment                                                                          8
5.0 Support Equipment                                                                               9
6.0 EUT Setup Block Diagram                                                                         9
7.0 Summary of Tests                                                                                10
     7.1 Section 15.203 - Antenna Requirement                                                       10
     7.2 Section 15.207 – Power Line Conducted Emissions                                            10
          7.2.1 Test Methodology                                                                    10
          7.2.2 Test Results                                                                        10
     7.3 Section 15.109 - Radiated Emissions (Unintentional Radiation)                              11
          7.3.1 Test Methodology                                                                    11
          7.3.2 Test Results                                                                        11
     7.4 Section 15.215 – Occupied Bandwidth                                                        12
          7.4.1 Test Methodology                                                                    12
          7.4.2 Test Results                                                                        12
     7.5 Section 15.249 – Band-edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions                               13
          7.5.1 Band-edge Compliance                                                                13
                   7.5.1.1 Test Methodology                                                         13
                   7.5.1.2 Duty Cycle Correction                                                    13
                   7.5.1.3 Test Results                                                             14
          7.5.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions                                                         14
                   7.5.2.1 Test Methodology                                                         14
                   7.5.2.2 Test Results                                                             15
                   7.5.2.3 Sample Calculations                                                      16
8.0 CONCLUSION                                                                                      16

Additional Exhibits Included In Filing

Internal Photographs                                    Installation/Users Guide
External Photographs                                    Theory of Operation
Test Setup Photographs                                  BOM (Parts List)
Product Labeling                                        System Block Diagram
RF Exposure – MPE Calculations                          Schematics




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


Model(s): CVSOR                                                                    FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


1.0 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.

   1.2 Product Description

       1.2.1 General
       The CENTRON OpenWay meter is used for measuring electrical energy consumption. The
       CENTRON OpenWay meter incorporates a two-piece design combining a base metrology with a
       variety of OpenWay registers or options. The metrology portion of the meter contains all
       measurement circuitry and calibration information, while the personality modules contain the
       register functionality and communication mediums.

       Each version of the meter is distinguished by the various personality modules or option boards
       that mount to the standard meter metrology base. For the purpose of this report, only the
       CENTRON OpenWay CVSOR meter type was evaluated.

       The CVSOR register board contains (1) 900 MHz LAN frequency hopping spread spectrum radio
       and (1) 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Zigbee radio. The Cell Relay Core board
       contains a second 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Zigbee radio. The Zigbee radios
       are identical.

       Manufacturer Information:
       Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
       313 North Highway 11
       West Union, SC 29696

       Detailed photographs of the EUT are filed separately with this filing.

       1.2.2 Intended Use
       The CENTRON OpenWay meter is used for measuring electrical energy consumption.

   1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations
   Radiated emissions for all transmitters were performed on all modes and the worst case data
   presented in this report. Receiver radiated emissions and AC power line conducted emissions were
   also tested for all modes and operating voltages and the worst case data presented in this report.

   Radiated inter-modulation products were evaluated with all radios as described in section 1.2
   operating simultaneously.

   This device is considered a composite device by definition. The 900 MHz LAN radio operates under
   CFR 47 Part 15.247 and the 2.4 GHz Zigbee radios operates under CFR 47 Part 15.249. This report
   addresses Part 15.249 for the 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio only and a separate report will be issued for Part
   15.247 in reference to the 900 MHz radio.

   Although both Zigbee radios are electrically identical, both radios were fully evaluated for all
   parameters and the worst case data presented in this report.




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                     FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


2.0 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
   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. In
   addition, ACS is compliant to ISO 17025 as certified by the National Institute of Standards and
   Technology under their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. The following
   certification numbers have been issued in recognition of these accreditations and certifications:

   FCC Registration Number: 89450
   Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175
   VCCI Member Number: 1831
           ƒ VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526
           ƒ VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608
   NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                       FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


   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
                                                                      Diamete
                                                                         r


                                                                                  20 Feet


                                            30 Feet

                         Figure 2.3-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                      FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


      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(s): CVSOR                                                                          FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


   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 group 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

3.0 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
   ™   US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization Procedures,
       2005
   ™   US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional
       Radiators, 2005
   ™   FCC OET Bulletin 65 Appendix C - Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
       Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, 2001




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  Model(s): CVSOR                                                               FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


  4.0 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT
  All test equipment used for regulatory testing is calibrated yearly or according to manufacturer’s
  specifications.
                                    Table 4.0-1: Test Equipment
                                  Equipment Calibration Information
ACS#                  Mfg.                Eq. type             Model               S/N         Cal. Due
25          Chase                    Bi-Log Antenna       CBL6111           1043                5/30/07
152         EMCO                     LISN                 3825/2            9111-1905            2/8/07
                                     Conducted EMI
165         ACS                                           RG8               165                 3/07/07
                                     Cable Set
22          Agilent                  Pre-Amplifier        8449B             3008A00526          5/06/07
73          Agilent                  Pre-Amplifier        8447D             272A05624           5/18/07
30          Spectrum Technologies    Horn Antenna         DRH-0118          970102              5/12/07
282         Microwave Circuits       High Pass Filter     H3G020G4          74541               3/10/07
1           Rohde & Schwarz          Receiver Display     804.8932.52       833771/007          3/01/07
2           Rohde & Schwarz          ESMI Receiver        1032.5640.53      839587/003          3/01/07
3           Rohde & Schwarz          Receiver Display     804.8932.52       839379/011         11/02/06
4           Rohde & Schwarz          ESMI Receiver        1032.5640.53      833827/003         11/02/06
168         Hewlett Packard          Pulse Limiter        11947A            3107A02268           3/7/07
                                                          SMSE-200-72.0-
290         Florida RF Labs          HF RF Cable                            NA                  5/08/07
                                                          SMRE
            Florida RF Labs                               SMRE-200W-
291                                  HF RF Cable                            NA                  5/08/07
                                                          12.0-SMRE
            Florida RF Labs                               SMR-280AW-
292                                  HF RF Cable                            NA                  5/24/07
                                                          480.0-SMR
                                     Chamber EMI
167         ACS                                           RG6               167                  1/7/07
                                     Cable Set
                                     Conducted
16          ACS                                           Cable             16                  5/10/07
                                     Emission Cable




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                              FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

                                 Table 5-3: Support Equipment
 Manufacturer       Equipment Type     Model Number      Serial Number       FCC ID

                                      EUT Was Self Supporting



6.0 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM




                                                              120-240 VAC




                                      Figure 6-1: EUT Test Setup

*See Test Setup photographs for additional detail.

*Note: The meter base is auto ranging and can be used on 120 – 240V lines.




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                                     FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


7.0 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 antennas are a PCB integrated single-band slot antenna which can not be altered without destroying
the device. This device meets the requirements of CFR 47 Part 15.203. The antenna gain is 4dBi.

7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions - FCC Section 15.207

7.2.1 Test Methodology
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 Test Results
Results represent the worst case data from all models variants. Results of the test are shown below in
and Tables 7.2.2-1 through 7.2.2-2.

                                     Table 7.2.2-1: Conducted EMI Results 120V
                                         Total
               Uncorrected Reading
  Frequency                            Correction   Corrected Level (dBuV)        Limit (dBuV)           Margin (dB)
                     (dBuV)
    (MHz)                               Factor
                                          (dB)
              Quasi-Peak   Average                  Quasi-Peak     Average   Quasi-Peak   Average   Quasi-Peak    Average
                                                             Line 1
    0.17         40.1       34.9          9.80        49.90         44.70      64.96        54.96     15.1         10.3
    0.23         38.2        32           9.80        48.00         41.80      62.45        52.45     14.4         10.6
    0.33         35.2       27.5          9.80        45.00         37.30      59.45        49.45     14.5         12.2
    0.84         27.8       19.3          9.80        37.60         29.10      56.00        46.00     18.4         16.9
    1.52         34.6       27.6          9.80        44.40         37.40      56.00        46.00     11.6         8.6
    1.61         30.4       22.5          9.80        40.20         32.30      56.00        46.00     15.8         13.7
    1.71         38.7       20.8          9.80        48.50         30.60      56.00        46.00     7.5          15.4
    1.84         36.2        28           9.80        46.00         37.80      56.00        46.00     10.0         8.2
    2.03         26.1       15.2          9.80        35.90         25.00      56.00        46.00     20.1         21.0
                                                             Line 2
    0.17         40.3       34.9          9.80        50.10         44.70      64.96        54.96     14.9         10.3
    0.23         38.5       32.4          9.80        48.30         42.20      62.45        52.45     14.1         10.2
    0.33         35.6       28.7          9.80        45.40         38.50      59.45        49.45     14.1         11.0
    0.84         27.6       21.4          9.80        37.40         31.20      56.00        46.00     18.6         14.8
    1.52         34.4       20.1          9.80        44.20         29.90      56.00        46.00     11.8         16.1
    1.68         39.2       28.8          9.80        49.00         38.60      56.00        46.00     7.0          7.4
    1.71         30.3       20.8          9.80        40.10         30.60      56.00        46.00     15.9         15.4
    1.84         36.1       24.8          9.80        45.90         34.60      56.00        46.00     10.1         11.4
    2.01          27        15.7          9.80        36.80         25.50      56.00        46.00     19.2         20.5




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                                              FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


                                        Table 7.2.2-2: Conducted EMI Results 240V
                                             Total
                 Uncorrected Reading
  Frequency                                Correction    Corrected Level (dBuV)         Limit (dBuV)                Margin (dB)
                       (dBuV)
    (MHz)                                   Factor
                                              (dB)
                Quasi-Peak      Average                 Quasi-Peak     Average     Quasi-Peak     Average    Quasi-Peak          Average
                                                                Line 1
    0.17           41.3          33.1         9.80        51.10         42.90        64.96          54.96         13.9            12.1
    0.23           40.8          31.5         9.80        50.60         41.30        62.45          52.45         11.8            11.1
    0.33           39.8          29.5         9.80        49.60         39.30        59.45          49.45          9.9            10.2
    0.43            38           25.7         9.80        47.80         35.50        57.25          47.25          9.5            11.8
    0.53           36.4          25.1         9.80        46.20         34.90        56.00          46.00          9.8            11.1
    1.1             25           15.3         9.80        34.80         25.10        56.00          46.00         21.2            20.9
    1.42           23.5          17.1         9.80        33.30         26.90        56.00          46.00         22.7            19.1
    1.71           36.3          27.7         9.80        46.10         37.50        56.00          46.00          9.9             8.5
    1.87           38.5          27.2         9.80        48.30         37.00        56.00          46.00          7.7             9.0
     2             33.7           21          9.80        43.50         30.80        56.00          46.00         12.5            15.2
                                                                Line 2
    0.17            29           21.2         9.80        38.80         31.00        64.96          54.96         26.2            24.0
    0.23           40.7          31.9         9.80        50.50         41.70        62.45          52.45         11.9            10.7
    0.33           39.7          28.1         9.80        49.50         37.90        59.45          49.45         10.0            11.6
    0.47           37.4          24.5         9.80        47.20         34.30        56.51          46.51          9.3            12.2
    0.52           36.5          24.3         9.80        46.30         34.10        56.00          46.00          9.7            11.9
    1.37            26           20.1         9.80        35.80         29.90        56.00          46.00         20.2            16.1
    1.86           38.8          27.7         9.80        48.60         37.50        56.00          46.00          7.4             8.5
    2.01           38.9          27.9         9.80        48.70         37.70        56.00          46.00          7.3             8.3


7.3 Radiated Emissions - FCC Section 15.109(Unintentional Radiation)

7.3.1 Test Methodology
Radiated emissions tests were performed over the frequency range of 30MHz to 15 GHz. Measurements
of the radiated field strength were made at a distance of 3m from the boundary of the equipment under
test (EUT) and the receiving antenna. The antenna height was varied from 1m to 4m so that the
maximum radiated emissions level would be detected. Radiated measurements were made with the
Spectrum Analyzer’s resolution bandwidth set to 120 KHz for measurements above 30MHz. Average
measurements are taken with the RBW and VBW were set to 1MHz and 10 Hz respectively for
measurements above 1000MHz.

7.3.2 Test Results
Results represent the worst case data from all models and operating voltages. Results of the test are
given in Table 7.3.2-1 below:

                                 Table 7.3.2-1: Radiated 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
    32.58                  52.64             V            -15.23      ---------    37.41     --------    40.0        ---------      2.59
    41.55                  54.00             V            -16.46      ---------    37.54     --------    40.0        ---------      2.46
    47.76                  43.58             V            -16.38      ---------    27.20     --------    40.0        ---------     12.80
    50.4                   51.00             V            -16.15      ---------    34.85     --------    40.0        ---------      5.15
    58.71                  47.74             V            -15.67      ---------    32.07     --------    40.0        ---------      7.93
   143.27                  54.34             H            -13.44      ---------    40.90     --------    43.5        ---------      2.60
    145.4                  50.60             H            -13.16      ---------    37.44     --------    43.5        ---------      6.06
    249.9                  46.98             H            -10.71      ---------    36.27     --------    46.0        ---------      9.73
    1320         49.21     43.22             H             -5.70       43.51       37.52      74.0       54.0        30.49         16.48
    1320         48.57     41.26             V             -5.43       43.14       35.83      74.0       54.0        30.86         18.17
    2640         49.23     41.79             H             1.05        50.28       42.84      74.0       54.0        23.72         11.16
    2640         49.31     41.72             V             0.77        50.08       42.49      74.0       54.0        23.92         11.51
    3950         48.19     41.11             H              5.47       53.66       46.58      74.0       54.0        20.34          7.42
    3950         46.74     36.92             V             5.64        52.38       42.56      74.0       54.0        21.62         11.44
    5280         46.97     41.90             H              8.70       55.67       50.60      74.0       54.0        18.33          3.40
    5280         47.07     36.53             V              8.90       55.97       45.43      74.0       54.0        18.03          8.57
              * Note: All emissions above 5280 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit.


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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                                                  FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


7.4 Occupied Bandwidth - FCC Section 15.215

7.4.1 Test Methodology
ANSI C63.4 Annex H was the guiding document for this evaluation. Radiated measurements were made
with the Spectrum Analyzer’s resolution bandwidth set to 100kHz.

Intentional radiators operating under the alternative provisions to the general emission limits as contained
in Sec. Sec. 15.217 through 15.257 and in Subpart E of this part, must be designed to ensure that the 20
dB bandwidth of the emission, or whatever bandwidth may otherwise be specified in the specific rule
section under which the equipment operates, is contained within the frequency band designated in the
rule section under which the equipment is operated.

7.4.2 Test Results
The maximum 20dB bandwidth was determined to be 2.66 MHz. The frequency band designated under
Part 15.249 is 2400-2483.5 MHz, therefore the 20dB bandwidth is contained within the frequency band
designated under this rule part. Test results are shown in Figure 7.4.2-1 to 7.4.2-3 below.

                                                                     * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz             81.16 dBµV
                            Ref   90 dBµV           * Att    20 dB   * SWT 2.5 ms         2.405260000 GHz
                            90                                                       ndB [T1]    20.00 dB
                                                                        1            BW    2.660000000 MHz
                                                                                     Temp 1 [T1 ndB]         A
                            80
                                                                                                60.62 dBµV
                     1 PK
                                                                                           2.403650000 GHz
                     MAXH
                            70                                                       Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                                                                61.06 dBµV
                                              T1                                        T2
                                                                                           2.406310000 GHz
                            60



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                     Date : 21.SE P.2006       14:43: 33


                                                   Figure 7.4.2-1 – Low Channel

                                                                     * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz             80.19 dBµV
                            Ref   90 dBµV           * Att    20 dB   * SWT 2.5 ms         2.440260000 GHz

                            90                                                       ndB [T1]    20.00 dB
                                                                        1            BW    2.660000000 MHz
                                                                                     Temp 1 [T1 ndB]         A
                            80
                                                                                                60.73 dBµV
                     1 PK
                                                                                           2.438650000 GHz
                     MAXH
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                                                                                                60.31 dBµV
                                              T1                                        T2
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                     Da te: 21 .SE P.2 006     1 5:0 0:0 7


                                                   Figure 7.4.2-2 – Mid Channel
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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                                                              FCC ID: SK9AMI-2



                                                                              * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                               VBW 300 kHz              81.76 dBµV
                            Ref        90 dBµV            * Att    20 dB      * SWT 2.5 ms         2.480260000 GHz
                             90                                                               ndB [T1]    20.00 dB
                                                                                1             BW    2.650000000 MHz
                                                                                              Temp 1 [T1 ndB]            A
                             80
                                                                                                         61.51 dBµV
                    1 PK
                                                                                                    2.478660000 GHz
                    MAXH
                             70                                                               Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                   T1                                            T2      61.95 dBµV
                                                                                                    2.481310000 GHz
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                    Date : 21.SE P.2006            15:41: 28


                                                       Figure 7.4.2-3 – High Channel


7.5 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.249

7.5.1 Band-Edge Compliance

7.5.1.1 Test Methodology
The EUT was investigated at the low and high channels of operation to determine band-edge compliance.
Band-edge compliance for the lower and upper band-edge was determined using the radiated mark-delta
method as outlined in FCC DA 00-705. The radiated field strength of the fundamental emission was first
determined and then the mark-delta method was used to determine the field strength of the band-edge
emissions.

7.5.1.2 Duty Cycle Correction
For average radiated measurements, the measured level was reduced by a factor 37.1dB to account for
the duty cycle of the EUT. The duty cycle was determined to be 1.4% or 1.4ms with a 100ms period.
The duty cycle correction factor is determined using the formula: 20log (0.014) = -37.1dB. The duty cycle
is displayed below in Figure 7.5.1.2-1.
                                                                               RBW 1 MHz      Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                               VBW 3 MHz                  0.02 dB
                                  Ref    97 dBµV             Att   20 dB       SWT 2.5 ms             1.375000 ms
                                                   1                                            1
                                                                                              Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                                        92.51 dBµV
                                                                                                                     *
                                   90
                                                                                                     71.044888 as    A

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                                   80
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                       Date: 24.AUG.2006                10:11:23


                                                         Figure 7.5.1.2-1: Duty Cycle
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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                                                                                                       FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


7.5.1.3 Test Results
Band-edge compliance is displayed in Tables 7.5.1.3-1 to 7.5.1.3-2 and Figures 7.5.1.3-1 – 7.5.1.3-2.
The fundamental field strength measurements are displayed in section 7.5.2.2.

                                             Table 7.5.1.3-1: Lower Band-edge Marker Delta Method
                       Level         (dBuV) Antenna                 Correction                                       Delta-             Band-edge Field                    Band-edge Margin to
  Frequency                                 Polarity                 Factors Fundamental Field                       Marker            Strength (dBuV/m)                     Limit (dBuV/m)
    (MHz)                                                                      Strength (dBuV/m)
                                                                                                                      (dB)
                            pk           avg            (H/V)         (dB)        pk       avg                                            pk                 avg                pk             avg
                                                                         Fundamental Frequency
                2405        91.66 91.66                  H             0.21     91.87     54.79                       40.59             51.28               14.20             22.72            39.80

                                             Table 7.5.1.3-2: Upper Band-edge Marker Delta Method
                       Level         (dBuV) Antenna                 Correction                                       Delta-             Band-edge Field                    Band-edge Margin to
  Frequency                                 Polarity                 Factors Fundamental Field                       Marker            Strength (dBuV/m)                     Limit (dBuV/m)
    (MHz)                                                                      Strength (dBuV/m)
                                                                                                                      (dB)
                            pk           avg            (H/V)         (dB)        pk       avg                                            pk                 avg                pk             avg
                                                                         Fundamental Frequency
                2480 91.96               91.96           H             0.53     92.49     55.41                       37.52             54.97               17.89             19.03            36.11
                                                 * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]                                                                    * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                  VBW 300 kHz               40.59 dB                                                                VBW 300 kHz             -37.52 dB
           Ref   100 dBµV        * Att   20 dB   * SWT 2.5 ms         5.610000000 MHz                     Ref   100 dBµV       * Att   20 dB      * SWT 2.5 ms         3.600000000 MHz

           100                                                   Marker 1 [T1 ]                           100                                                     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                           44.39 dBµV                                                                                       87.40 dBµV
                                                                      2.399220000 GHz   A                             1                                                2.480140000 GHz   A
           90                                                                                             90
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    Date : 20.S EP.200 6    15:3 9:16                                                              Date : 20.S EP.200 6    16:2 3:59



                Figure 7.5.1.3-1: Lower Band-edge                                                                Figure 7.5.1.3-2: Upper Band-edge


7.5.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.249

7.5.2.1 Test Methodology
Radiated emissions tests were made over the frequency range of 30MHz to 25GHz, 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, average measurements were calculated based on the
peak measurements made with RBW of 1 MHz and a VBW of 1 MHz. The average emissions were
calculated by applying the duty cycle correction of the EUT to the peak measurements for comparison to
the average limit.

This device contains three transmitters, as described in section 1.0, all which can operate simultaneously.
Although these transmitters do not share the same antenna, Inter-modulation products were examined.




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                                FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


7.5.2.2 Test Results
Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 25GHz are reported in Table 7.5.2.2-1 and
Table 7.5.2.2-2. In most cases only the fundamental emission of the transmitter was detected above the
noise floor of the measurement system.

Inter-modulation products were examined with all transmitters described in Section 1.0 operating
simultaneously and were found to be in compliance.

            Table 7.5.2.2-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions – 2.4GHz Radio Register Board
               Level     (dBuV)   Antenna    Correction    Corrected Level         Limit                 Margin
   Frequency
                                  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
     2405       91.66    91.66       H         0.21        91.87      54.79   114.0    94.0      22.11       39.19
     2405       90.12    90.12       V         -0.12       90.00      52.92   114.0    94.0      23.98       41.05
                                                       Mid Channel
     2440       91.87    91.87       H          0.36       92.23      55.15   114.0    94.0      21.75       38.83
     2440       88.98    88.98       V          0.01       88.99      51.91   114.0    94.0      24.99       42.07
                                                       High Channel
     2480       91.96    91.96       H          0.53       92.49      55.41   114.0    94.0      21.49       38.57
     2480       89.32    89.32       V          0.15       89.47      52.39   114.0    94.0      24.51       41.59


            Table 7.5.2.2-2: Radiated Spurious Emissions – 2.4GHz Cell Relay Core Board
               Level     (dBuV)   Antenna    Correction    Corrected Level         Limit                 Margin
  Frequency
                                  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
     2405       84.70    84.70       H          0.21       84.91      47.83   114.0     94.0     29.07        46.15
     2405       80.39    80.39       V         -0.12       80.27      43.19   114.0     94.0     33.71        50.78
     4810       55.76    55.76       H          7.92       63.68      26.60    74.0     54.0     10.32        27.40
     4810       57.93    57.93       V         7.92        65.85      28.77    74.0     54.0     8.15         25.23
                                                       Mid Channel
     2440       83.20    83.20       H          0.36       83.56      46.48   114.0     94.0     30.42        47.50
     2440       81.10    81.10       V          0.01       81.11      44.03   114.0     94.0     32.87        49.95
     4880       55.57    55.57       H          8.15       63.72      26.64    74.0     54.0     10.28        27.36
     4880       56.88    56.88       V          8.15       65.03      27.95    74.0     54.0     8.97         26.05
                                                       High Channel
     2480       84.71    84.71       H          0.53       85.24      48.16   114.0     94.0     28.74        45.82
     2480       77.60    77.60       V          0.15       77.75      40.67   114.0     94.0     36.23        53.31
     4960       53.57    53.57       H          8.23       61.80      24.72    74.0     54.0     12.20        29.28
     4960       53.73    53.73       V          8.42       62.15      25.07    74.0     54.0     11.85        28.93




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Model(s): CVSOR                                                                     FCC ID: SK9AMI-2


7.5.2.3 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: Fundamental
Corrected Level: 91.66+ 0.21= 91.87dBuV
Margin: 114dBuV – 91.87dBuV = 22.1dB

AVERAGE: Fundamental
Corrected Level: 91.66+ 0.21-37.1= 54.79dBuV
Margin: 94dBuV – 54.79dBuV = 39.2dB

* Note: The Duty cycle correction is presented in section 7.5.1.2 above.

8.0 CONCLUSION
In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the CVSOR, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering Inc.meets the
requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C.




                                         END REPORT




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