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FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A

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                                           Certification Test Report

                      Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter

                                                         FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A
                                                           IC: 864G-AMI2A

                                        FCC Rule Part: 15.247
                              IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210

                                  ACS Report Number: 07-0273-900-DSS

                                 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering Inc.
                                           Model(s): CVSOR-A

                                           Test Begin Date: August 15, 2007
                                            Test End Date: August 23, 2007

                                    Report Issue Date: September 13, 2007




                                    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 23 pages

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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 Antenna Requirement                                                                        10
     7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions                                                             10
          7.2.1 Test Methodology                                                                    10
          7.2.2 Test Results                                                                        10
     7.3 Radiated Emissions (Unintentional Radiation)                                               11
          7.3.1 Test Methodology                                                                    11
          7.3.2 Test Results                                                                        11
     7.4 Peak Output Power                                                                          12
          7.4.1 Test Methodology                                                                    12
          7.4.2 Test Results                                                                        12
     7.5 Channel Usage                                                                              14
          7.5.1 Carrier Frequency Separation                                                        14
                   7.5.1.1 Test Methodology                                                         14
                   7.5.1.2 Test Results                                                             14
          7.5.2 Number of Hopping Channels                                                          15
          7.5.3 Channel Dwell Time                                                                  15
                   7.5.3.1 Test Methodology                                                         15
                   7.5.3.2 Test Results                                                             15
          7.5.4 20dB Bandwidth                                                                      16
                   7.5.4.1 Test Methodology                                                         16
                   7.5.4.2 Test Results                                                             16
     7.6 Band-edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions                                                18
          7.6.1 Band-edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions                                      18
                   7.6.1.1 Test Methodology                                                         18
                   7.6.1.2 Test Results                                                             18
          7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions                                                     19
                   7.6.2.1 Test Methodology                                                         19
                   7.6.2.2 Test Results                                                             19
          7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions (Restricted Bands)                                      22
                   7.6.3.1 Test Methodology                                                         22
                   7.6.3.2 Test Results                                                             22
                   7.6.3.3 Sample Calculations                                                      23
8.0 CONCLUSION                                                                                      23

Additional Exhibits Included In Filing

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


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


Model(s): CVSOR-A                                          FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A       IC: 864G-AMI2A


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 and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210.

   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-A meter type was evaluated.

      The CVSOR-A 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, located in the meter base, contains (1) low power 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread
      spectrum Zigbee radio.

      The CVSOR-A also incorporates a pre-approved 850/1900 GPRS modem module FCC ID:
      MIVGSM0108.

      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
   The CVSOR-A was evaluated for all modes of operation and worst case data presented in this report.

   The 900 MHz LAN and Zigbee radios located on the register board can not operate simultaneously.
   However, the Zigbee radio located on the Cell Relay Core board and the GPRS modem module can
   operate simultaneously with each other and with either the 900 MHz LAN or register board Zigbee
   radio. Radiated inter-modulation products were evaluated where applicable.

   This device is considered a composite device by definition. The 900 MHz LAN and the 2.4 GHz
   Zigbee radios on the register board operate under CFR 47 Part 15.247 and IC RSS-210. The 2.4
   GHz Zigbee radio located on the Cell Relay Core board operates under CFR 47 Part 15.249 and IC
   RSS-210. This report addresses Part 15.247 and RSS 210 for the 900 MHz LAN radio located on the
   Register board only. Separate reports will be issued for the Register board 2.4GHz Zigbee radio as
   well as the Cell Relay Cord board 2.4GHz Zigbee radio.




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                         FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A           IC: 864G-AMI2A


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: 894540
   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-A                                           FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A           IC: 864G-AMI2A


   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-A                                          FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A           IC: 864G-AMI2A


      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-A                                             FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A            IC: 864G-AMI2A


   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,
       2006
   ™   US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional
       Radiators, 2006
   ™   FCC OET Bulletin 65 Appendix C - Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
       Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, 2001
   ™   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 7 June 2007




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                      FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A        IC: 864G-AMI2A


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
     1 Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers ESMI - Display           833771/007     3/5/2008
     2 Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers ESMI-Receiver            839587/003     3/5/2008
    16 ACS                  Cables                Cable                 16             5/21/2008
    22 Agilent              Amplifiers            8449B                 3008A00526     4/10/2008
    25 Chase                Antennas              CBL6111               1043           6/6/2008
         Spectrum
    30 Technologies         Antennas              DRH-0118              970102         5/10/2008
   152 EMCO                 LISN                  3825/2                9111-1905      2/20/2008
   153 EMCO                 LISN                  3825/2                9411-2268      11/16/2007
                                                  Chamber EMI Cable
   167 ACS                  Cables                Set                   167            1/5/2008
   267 Agilent              Meters                N1911A                MY45100129     10/26/2007
   268 Agilent              Sensors               N1921A                MY45240184     10/26/2007
   282 Microwave Circuits Filters                 H2G020G4              74541          3/9/2008
   283 Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers FSP40                    1000033        11/9/2008
                                                  SMSE-200-72.0-
   290 Florida RF Cables    Cables                SMRE                  None           5/15/2008
                                                  SMRE-200W-12.0-
   291 Florida RF Cables    Cables                SMRE                  None           5/15/2008
                                                  SMR-290AW-480.0-
   292 Florida RF Cables    Cables                SMR                   None           5/24/2008
   321 Hewlett Packard      Amplifiers            HPC 8447D             1937A02809     7/17/2008
   329 A.H.Systems          Antennas              SAS-571               721            8/13/2008
   331 Microwave Circuits Filters                 H1G513G1              31417          8/24/2008
   338 Hewlett Packard      Amplifiers            8449B                 3008A01111     9/26/2007
   340 Aeroflex/Weinschel Attenuators             AS-20                 7136           8/29/2007




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                             FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A      IC: 864G-AMI2A


5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

                                 Table 5-1: Support Equipment
 Manufacturer       Equipment Type     Model Number      Serial Number              FCC ID

                                       EUT Was Self Supporting



6.0 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM




                                                           Spectrum Analyzer




                               Separate 50 Ohm
                               connection for each radio
                               to Spectrum Analyzer -
                               Used for conducted
                               measurements only.




                                 120-240 VAC                                      120-240 VAC
      Configuration 1                                      Configuration 2



                                      Figure 6-1: EUT Test Setup

*See Test Setup photographs for additional detail.

Configuration 1: Used for radiated emissions and AC power line conducted emissions.
Configuration 2: Used for RF conducted measurements. The EUT was configured with 50 Ohm
temporary RF output ports for conducted measurements to facilitate a direct connection to a spectrum
analyzer.




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                                        FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A                     IC: 864G-AMI2A


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
The antenna is an integrated single-band patch antenna which can not be altered without destroying the
device. This device is also professionally installed therefore meeting the requirements of CFR 47 Part
15.203. The antenna gain is 3dBi.

7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions

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 of the test are shown below in and Table 7.2-1.

                                       Table 7.2-1: Conducted EMI Results
                                      Total
             Uncorrected Reading                    Corrected Level                 Limit                    Margin
 Frequency                          Correction
                   (dBuV)                               (dBuV)                     (dBuV)                     (dB)               Line
   (MHz)                             Factor
                                       (dB)
             Quasi-Peak   Average                Quasi-Peak    Average   Quasi-Peak     Average     Quasi-Peak    Average
                                                              Line 1
    0.23        35.6       33.7       9.80         45.40        43.50      62.45            52.45     17.0             8.9       FLO
    1.55        24.1       20.4       9.80         33.90        30.20      56.00            46.00     22.1            15.8       FLO
    2.56        29.3       24.2       9.80         39.10        34.00      56.00            46.00     16.9            12.0       FLO
    2.97        22.8       18.5       9.80         32.60        28.30      56.00            46.00     23.4            17.7       FLO
    9.08        14.7       10.3       9.90         24.60        20.20      60.00            50.00     35.4            29.8       FLO
     26         19.8       13.8       10.10        29.90        23.90      60.00            50.00     30.1            26.1       FLO
                                                              Line 2
   0.23         35.1       33.8       9.80         44.90        43.60      62.45            52.45     17.5             8.8       FLO
   0.46         24.9       23.6       9.80         34.70        33.40      56.69            46.69     22.0            13.3       FLO
   1.32         18.1       21.4       9.80         27.90        31.20      56.00            46.00     28.1            14.8       FLO
   2.25         26.3       20.5       9.80         36.10        30.30      56.00            46.00     19.9            15.7       FLO
   2.43          28        23.8       9.80         37.80        33.60      56.00            46.00     18.2            12.4       FLO
   22.75        27.7       7.2        10.21        37.91        17.41      60.00            50.00     22.1            32.6       FLO




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                                         FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A               IC: 864G-AMI2A


7.3 Radiated Emissions - (Unintentional Radiation)

7.3.1 Test Methodology
Radiated emissions tests were performed over the frequency range of 30MHz to 12.5 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 modes of operation. Results of the test are given in Table
7.3-1 below:

                                 Table 7.3-1: 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
   35.388       ---------    26.71       H          -9.39     ---------     17.32    --------    40.0      ---------     22.68
   82.947       ---------    30.42       H         -17.73     ---------     12.69    --------    40.0      ---------     27.31
   95.504       ---------    42.76       H         -15.65     ---------     27.11    --------    43.5      ---------     16.39
   110.599      ---------    42.56       H         -14.06     ---------     28.50    --------    43.5      ---------     15.00
   249.99       ---------    37.25       H         -11.80     ---------     25.45    --------    46.0      ---------     20.55
   278.961      ---------    41.64       V         -11.98     ---------     29.66    --------    46.0      ---------     16.34
   368.617      ---------    39.84       V          -8.71     ---------     31.13    --------    46.0      ---------     14.87
   591.248      ---------    35.69       H          -3.69     ---------     32.00    --------    46.0      ---------     14.00
   595.746      ---------    33.98       H          -3.64     ---------     30.34    --------    46.0      ---------     15.66
   956.888      ---------    25.73       V           3.18     ---------     28.91    --------    46.0      ---------     17.09
    1316         34.00       22.00       V          -6.37      27.63        15.63     74.0       54.0      46.37         38.37
    2603         32.00       20.00       V          -0.74      31.26        19.26     74.0       54.0      42.74         34.74
    5260         39.40       34.61       H           7.52      46.92        42.13     74.0       54.0      27.08         11.87
              * Note: All emissions above 5260 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit.




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                                                    FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A            IC: 864G-AMI2A


7.4 Peak Output Power

7.4.1 Test Methodology (Conducted Method)
The 20dB bandwidth of the EUT was within the resolution bandwidth of spectrum analyzer, therefore the
power measurement was made using the spectrum analyzer method. The resolution and video
bandwidth were set to > 20 dB bandwidth of the emission measured. The device employs >50 channels
therefore the power is limited to 1 Watt.

7.4.2 Test Results
Results are shown below in table 7.4-1 and the worst case was plotted and shown in figure 7.4-1 to 7.4-3
below:

                                               Table 7.4-1: RF Output Power
                                             Frequency                 Level
                                               [MHz]                  [dBm]
                                               902.25                  21.92
                                               914.75                  21.70
                                               927.75                  21.10

                                                                       * RBW 1 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                        VBW 3 MHz               21.92 dBm
                           Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms      902.246000000 MHz

                           30    Offset    11.1 dB
                                                                   1
                                                                                                            A
                           20

                    1 PK
                    MAXH
                           10
                                                                                                            LVL

                           0



                           -10



                           -20



                           -30



                           -40



                           -50



                           -60


                           -70

                           Center 902.25 MHz                   200 kHz/                        Span 2 MHz




                   Date: 29.JUN.200 7          13:22:34


                                     Figure 7.4-1: Output power – Low Channel




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                                                FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A            IC: 864G-AMI2A


                                                                   * RBW 1 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                    VBW 3 MHz               21.70 dBm
                       Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms      914.738000000 MHz

                       30    Offset    11.1 dB
                                                               1
                                                                                                        A
                       20

                1 PK
                MAXH
                       10
                                                                                                        LVL

                       0



                       -10



                       -20



                       -30



                       -40



                       -50



                       -60


                       -70

                       Center 914.75 MHz                   200 kHz/                        Span 2 MHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7         13:11:31


                                 Figure 7.4-2: Output power – Mid Channel

                                                                   * RBW 1 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                    VBW 3 MHz               21.10 dBm
                       Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms      927.746000000 MHz

                       30    Offset    11.1 dB
                                                               1
                                                                                                        A
                       20

                1 PK
                MAXH
                       10
                                                                                                        LVL

                       0



                       -10



                       -20



                       -30



                       -40



                       -50



                       -60


                       -70

                       Center 927.75 MHz                   200 kHz/                        Span 2 MHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7         12:59:30


                                Figure 7.4-3: Output power – High Channel




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Model(s): CVSOR-A                                                                 FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A            IC: 864G-AMI2A


7.5 Channel Usage Requirements

15.247(a)(1): Frequency hopping systems shall have hopping channel carrier frequencies separated by a
minimum of 25 kHz or the 20 dB bandwidth of the hopping channel, whichever is greater. The system
shall hop to channel frequencies that are selected at the system hopping rate from a pseudo randomly
ordered list of hopping frequencies. Each frequency must be used equally on the average by each
transmitter. The system receivers shall have input bandwidths that match the hopping channel
bandwidths of their corresponding transmitters and shall shift frequencies in synchronization with the
transmitted signals.

15.247(a) (1) (i): For frequency hopping systems operating in the 902–928 MHz band: if the 20 dB
bandwidth of the hopping channel is less than 250 kHz, the system shall use at least 50 hopping
frequencies and the average time of occupancy on any frequency shall not be greater than 0.4 seconds
within a 20 second period; if the 20 dB bandwidth of the hopping channel is 250 kHz or greater, the
system shall use at least 25 hopping frequencies and the average time of occupancy on any frequency
shall not be greater than 0.4 seconds within a 10 second period. The maximum allowed 20 dB bandwidth
of the hopping channel is 500 kHz.

7.5.1 Carrier Frequency Separation

7.5.1.1 Test Methodology
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.

7.5.1.2 Test Results
The maximum 20dB bandwidth of the hopping channel was measured to be 148.2kHz (See figure 7.5.4-1
to 7.5.4-3 below). The adjacent channel separation was measured to be 500kHz. Results are shown in
figure 7.5.1-1 below:


                                                                  * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                    VBW 300 kHz              -0.05 dB
                          Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB     SWT 2.5 ms      -500.000000000 kHz

                          30    Offset    11.1 dB                                 Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                    1                                   1    21.83 dBm
                                                                                     902.758000000 MHz   A
                          20

                   1 PK
                   MAXH
                          10
                                                                                                         LVL

                          0



                          -10



                          -20



                          -30



                          -40



                          -50



                          -60


                          -70

                          Center 902.45 MHz                   100 kHz/                      Span 1 MHz




                   Date: 29.JUN.200 7         13:30:04


                                  Figure 7.5.1-1: Carrier Frequency Separation




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7.5.2 Number of Hopping Channels
The 20dB bandwidth of the device is less than 250 kHz. The device employs 52 hopping channels as
required. Results are shown in Figure 7.5.2-1 below:

                                                                       * RBW 300 kHz
                                                                         VBW 1 MHz
                            Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms

                            30    Offset    11.1 dB

                                                                                                              A
                            20

                    1 PK
                    MAXH
                            10
                                                                                                              LVL

                            0



                            -10



                            -20



                            -30



                            -40



                            -50



                            -60


                            -70

                            Start 900 MHz                           3 MHz/                     Stop 930 MHz




                    Date: 29.JUN.200 7          13:32:56


                                    Figure 7.5.2-1: Number of Hopping Channels

7.5.3 Channel Dwell Time

7.5.3.1 Test Methodology
The emission measured centered on the analyzer and the span set to 0 Hz. The RBW was set to 1 MHz
and the VBW to 3 MHz. Sweep time was set to 200 ms to capture the burst duration of the emission.
The marker –delta function of the analyzer was employed to measure the burst duration.

7.5.3.2 Test Results
The duration of the RF transmission is 123 ms. There is a minimum 7.8 second period before the device
transmits on the same channel. Therefore the average time of occupancy on any channel in a 20 second
period is 369ms.

A single transmission is shown in figure 7.5.3-1 below:
                                                                         RBW 1 MHz     Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                         VBW 3 MHz                -0.19 dB
                            Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 200 ms          122.800000 ms

                            30    Offset    11.1 dB                                    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                       1                                                1         21.94 dBm
                                                                                            -200.000000 µs    A
                            20

                    1 AP
                    CLRWR                                                                                     TRG
                            10
                                                                                                              LVL

                            0

                                     TRG -5.6 dBm
                            -10



                            -20



                            -30



                            -40



                            -50



                            -60


                            -70

                            Center 902.25 MHz                       20 ms/




                    Date: 29.JUN.2007           13:38:10


                                             Figure 7.5.3-1: Channel Dwell Time
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7.5.4 20dB Bandwidth

7.5.4.1 Test Methodology
The spectrum analyzer span was set to 2 to 3 times the estimated 20 dB bandwidth of the emission. The
RBW was to ≥ 1% of the estimated 20 dB bandwidth. 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 span and RBW were examined and re-adjusted if necessary to meet the requirements of 2 to 3 times
the 20 bandwidth for the span and ≥ 1% of the 20 dB bandwidth for the RBW.

7.5.4.2 Test Results
The maximum 20dB bandwidth was found to be a maximum of 148.2kHz. Results are shown below in
Table 7.5.4-1 and Figures 7.5.4-1 through 7.5.4-3.

                                                              Table 7.5.4-1
                           Channel                           Frequency                        20dB Bandwidth
                                                               (MHz)                               (kHz)
                                 Low                           902.25                              148.2
                                 Mid                           914.75                              148.2
                                 High                          927.75                              148.2

                                                                       * RBW 30 kHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                        VBW 100 kHz               21.88 dBm
                           Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms        902.257200000 MHz

                           30    Offset    11.1 dB                                     ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                                       1               BW 148.200000000   kHz
                                                                                       Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                           20
                                                                                                   1.80   dBm
                    1 PK
                                                                                          902.163000000   MHz
                    MAXH
                           10                                                          Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                             T1                                       T2           1.90   dBm LVL
                                                                                          902.311200000   MHz
                           0



                           -10



                           -20



                           -30



                           -40



                           -50



                           -60


                           -70

                           Center 902.25 MHz                       30 kHz/                     Span 300 kHz




                    Date: 29.JUN.200 7         13:19:33


                                  Figure 7.5.4-1: 20dB Bandwidth Low Channel




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                                                                   * RBW 30 kHz       Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 100 kHz               21.38 dBm
                       Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB           SWT 2.5 ms        914.756000000 MHz

                       30    Offset    11.1 dB                                        ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                                   1                  BW 148.200000000   kHz
                                                                                      Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                       20
                                                                                                  1.30   dBm
                1 PK
                                                                                         914.663000000   MHz
                MAXH
                       10                                                             Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                                                                  1.26   dBm LVL
                                         T1                                          T2
                                                                                         914.811200000   MHz
                       0



                       -10



                       -20



                       -30



                       -40



                       -50



                       -60


                       -70

                       Center 914.75 MHz                       30 kHz/                        Span 300 kHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7         13:13:07


                               Figure 7.5.4-2: 20dB Bandwidth Mid Channel

                                                                   * RBW 30 kHz       Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 100 kHz               20.76 dBm
                       Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB           SWT 2.5 ms        927.756000000 MHz

                       30    Offset    11.1 dB                                        ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                                   1                  BW 148.200000000   kHz
                                                                                      Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                       20
                                                                                                  0.61   dBm
                1 PK
                                                                                         927.663000000   MHz
                MAXH
                       10                                                             Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                                                                  0.73   dBm LVL
                                         T1                                          T2
                                                                                         927.811200000   MHz
                       0



                       -10



                       -20



                       -30



                       -40



                       -50



                       -60


                       -70

                       Center 927.75 MHz                       30 kHz/                        Span 300 kHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7         12:54:03


                              Figure 7.5.4-3: 20dB Bandwidth High Channel




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7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions

7.6.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions

7.6.1.1 Test Methodology
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 100 kHz, which is ≥ 1% of
the span, and the VBW was set to 300kHz. The hopping function was enabled.

7.6.1.2 Test Results
In a 100 kHz bandwidth at the lower and upper band-edge, the radio frequency power that was produced
by the EUT is at least 20 dB below that in the 100 kHz bandwidth within the band that contains the
highest level of desired power. Band-edge compliance is displayed in Figures 7.6.1-1 and 7.6.2-2


                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz               29.18 dB
                          Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms        254.000000000 kHz

                          30    Offset    11.1 dB                                     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                        1        -7.06 dBm
                                                                                         902.000000000 MHz   A
                          20

                   1 PK
                   MAXH
                          10
                                                                                                             LVL

                          0
                                                                  1

                          -10



                          -20



                          -30



                          -40



                          -50



                          -60


                          -70

                          Center 902 MHz                      100 kHz/                          Span 1 MHz




                   Date: 29.JUN.200 7         14:30:20


                                             Figure 7.6.1-1: Lower Band-edge

                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz               37.64 dB
                          Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms       -248.000000000 kHz

                          30    Offset    11.1 dB                                     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                               1                                                -16.66 dBm
                                                                                         928.000000000 MHz   A
                          20

                   1 PK
                   MAXH
                          10
                                                                                                             LVL

                          0



                          -10
                                                                  1

                          -20



                          -30



                          -40



                          -50



                          -60


                          -70

                          Center 928 MHz                      100 kHz/                          Span 1 MHz




                   Date: 29.JUN.200 7         14:33:00


                                             Figure 7.6.1-2: Upper Band-edge


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7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions

7.6.2.1 Test Methodology
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.

7.6.2.1 Test Results
All emissions found were greater than 20dB down from the fundamental carrier. The RF conducted
spurious emissions were measured in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz. Results are shown below in Figures
7.6.2-1 through 7.6.2-6.

                                                                     * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                      VBW 300 kHz               22.01 dBm
                          Ref    31.1 dBm          Att   50 dB        SWT 100 ms        903.000000000 MHz

                          30    Offset   11.1 dB
                                                                                                 1
                                                                                                            B
                          20
                   1 PK
                   MAXH
                          10
                                                                                                            LVL

                                   D1 1.98 dBm
                          0



                          -10



                          -20



                          -30



                          -40



                          -50



                          -60



                          Start 30 MHz                           97 MHz/                       Stop 1 GHz




                   Date: 29.JUN.200 7        13:23:31


                Figure 7.6.2-1 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Low Channel

                                                                     * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                      VBW 300 kHz              -22.70 dBm
                          Ref    31.1 dBm          Att   50 dB        SWT 900 ms          7.102000000 GHz

                          30    Offset   11.1 dB

                                                                                                            B
                          20
                   1 PK
                   MAXH
                          10
                                                                                                            LVL

                                   D1 1.98 dBm
                          0



                          -10



                          -20                                                    1



                          -30



                          -40



                          -50



                          -60



                          Start 1 GHz                        900 MHz/                         Stop 10 GHz




                   Date: 29.JUN.200 7        13:24:05


                Figure 7.6.2-2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Low Channel




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                                                                  * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                   VBW 300 kHz               21.70 dBm
                       Ref    31.1 dBm          Att   50 dB        SWT 100 ms        916.580000000 MHz

                       30    Offset   11.1 dB
                                                                                               1
                                                                                                         B
                       20
                1 PK
                MAXH
                       10
                                                                                                         LVL

                                D1 1.7 dBm
                       0



                       -10



                       -20



                       -30



                       -40



                       -50



                       -60



                       Start 30 MHz                           97 MHz/                       Stop 1 GHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7        13:09:23


               Figure 7.6.2-3 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Mid Channel

                                                                  * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                   VBW 300 kHz              -22.53 dBm
                       Ref    31.1 dBm          Att   50 dB        SWT 900 ms          7.192000000 GHz

                       30    Offset   11.1 dB

                                                                                                         B
                       20
                1 PK
                MAXH
                       10
                                                                                                         LVL

                                D1 1.7 dBm
                       0



                       -10



                       -20                                                    1



                       -30



                       -40



                       -50



                       -60



                       Start 1 GHz                        900 MHz/                         Stop 10 GHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7        13:10:15


               Figure 7.6.2-4 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Mid Channel




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                                                                  * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                   VBW 300 kHz               20.99 dBm
                       Ref    31.1 dBm          Att   50 dB        SWT 100 ms        928.220000000 MHz

                       30    Offset   11.1 dB
                                                                                                1
                                                                                                         B
                       20
                1 PK
                MAXH
                       10
                                                                                                         LVL


                       0
                                D1 0.99 dBm



                       -10



                       -20



                       -30



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                       -50



                       -60



                       Start 30 MHz                           97 MHz/                       Stop 1 GHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7        13:02:53


              Figure 7.6.2-5 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – High Channel

                                                                  * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                   VBW 300 kHz              -22.43 dBm
                       Ref    31.1 dBm          Att   50 dB        SWT 900 ms          7.120000000 GHz

                       30    Offset   11.1 dB

                                                                                                         B
                       20
                1 PK
                MAXH
                       10
                                                                                                         LVL


                       0
                                D1 0.99 dBm



                       -10



                       -20                                                    1



                       -30



                       -40



                       -50



                       -60



                       Start 1 GHz                        900 MHz/                         Stop 10 GHz




                Date: 29.JUN.200 7        13:03:39


              Figure 7.6.2-6 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – High Channel




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7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions (Transmitter)

7.6.3.1 Test Methodology
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, average measurements were made using an RBW of 1
MHz and a VBW of 10 Hz and peak measurements were made with RBW of 1 MHz and a VBW of 1
MHz.

The EUT was caused to generate a continuous carrier signal on the hopping channel.

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

7.6.3.2 Test Results
Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in Table 7.6.3-1. Each
emission found to be in a restricted band as defined by section 15.205, was compared to the radiated
emission limits as defined in section 15.209.

Inter-modulation products were examined with the transmitter combinations described in Section 1.0
operating simultaneously. Inter-modulation products were found to be in compliance.

                                   Table 7.6.3-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions
                       Level         Antenna     Correction    Corrected Level             Limit                Margin
  Frequency           (dBuV)         Polarity     Factors         (dBuV/m)               (dBuV/m)                (dB)
    (MHz)
               pk        Qpk/Avg      (H/V)         (dB)       pk       Qpk/Avg     pk       Qpk/Avg      pk        Qpk/Avg
                                                Spurious Emissions - Low Channel
   2706.75    52.09        49.50        H           0.32      52.41      49.82      74.0       54.0     21.59         4.18
   2706.75    52.80        50.24        V           0.06      52.86      50.30      74.0       54.0     21.14         3.70
    3609      46.88        38.76        H           3.26      50.14      42.02      74.0       54.0     23.86        11.98
    3609      46.07        38.05        V           3.28      49.35      41.33      74.0       54.0     24.65        12.67
   4511.25    47.42        41.91        H           5.49      52.91      47.40      74.0       54.0     21.09         6.60
   4511.25    47.14        41.25        V           5.39      52.53      46.64      74.0       54.0     21.47         7.36
   5413.5     44.62        32.99        H           7.96      52.58      40.95      74.0       54.0     21.42        13.05
   5413.5     44.95        30.35        V           8.15      53.10      38.50      74.0       54.0     20.90        15.50
                                                Spurious Emissions - Mid Channel
   2744.25    47.24        41.14        H           0.46      47.70      41.60      74.0       54.0     26.30        12.40
   2744.25    49.04        45.18        V           0.20      49.24      45.38      74.0       54.0     24.76         8.62
   4573.75    44.60        33.07        H           5.63      50.23      38.70      74.0       54.0     23.77        15.30
   4573.75    45.05        35.00        V           5.55      50.60      40.55      74.0       54.0     23.40        13.45
                                                Spurious Emissions - High Channel
   2783.25    45.51        36.88        H          0.60       46.11      37.48      74.0       54.0     27.89        16.52
   2783.25    47.31        42.52        V          0.35       47.66      42.87      74.0       54.0     26.34        11.13
    3711      45.61        36.17        H          3.71       49.32      39.88      74.0       54.0     24.68        14.12
    3711      44.78        33.45        V          3.75       48.53      37.20      74.0       54.0     25.47        16.80
   4638.75    45.36        38.30        H           5.77      51.13      44.07      74.0       54.0     22.87         9.93
   4638.75    46.63        40.23        V           5.72      52.35      45.95      74.0       54.0     21.65         8.05
    7422      44.39        33.50        H          12.55      56.94      46.05      74.0       54.0     17.06         7.95
    7422      45.74        35.79        V          12.63      58.37      48.42      74.0       54.0     15.63         5.58
 * The magnitude of all emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement system.




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7.6.3.3 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: 52.09+ 0.32 = 52.41dBuV
Margin: 74dBuV – 52.41dBuV = 21.59dB

AVERAGE:
Corrected Level: 49.50+ 0.32 - 0 = 49.82dBuV
Margin: 54dBuV – 49.82dBuV = 4.18dB

8.0 CONCLUSION
In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the CVSOR-A, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering Inc., meets the
requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210.




                                       END REPORT




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