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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 11-0232.W04.11.A Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model(s): CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO Test Begin Date: June 23, 2011 Test End Date: June 24, 2011 Report Issue Date: July 27, 2011 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government. Reviewed by: Kirby Munroe Director, Wireless Certifications ACS, Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 13 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 4 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 5 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 6 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 7 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 8 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 8 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 9 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 9 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ..................................................................................................................... 10 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203 ....................................................................... 10 7.2 RADIATED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS (RESTRICTED BANDS) - FCC SEC. 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.5 ...... 10 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 10 7.2.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 10 7.2.3 Sample Calculation: ............................................................................................................. 12 8 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 12 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 1 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15 Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210 for a class II permissive change. The purpose of this class II permissive change is to add new antenna types to the 900 MHz LAN frequency hopping spread spectrum radio. 1.2 Product description The AMI3 OpenWay CENTRON meter is a solid-state meter used for measuring electrical energy consumption. The OpenWay CENTRON 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. The register board contains (1) 900 MHz LAN frequency hopping spread spectrum radio and (1) 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Zigbee radio. This report addresses the 900 MHz LAN radio only. Frequency Channel Data Rates Number of Modulation Range Separation Supported Channels (MHz) (kHz) (kbps) FSK 902.25 - 927.75 52 500 19.2 FSK 902.25 - 927.75 52 500 152.3 Manufacturer Information: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 Test Sample Serial Number(s): NA Antenna Information: Larson LP800 Low Profile Radome Antenna Frequency: 806 - 960 MHz VSWR: 2.0:1 or less Gain: 2.14 dBi Comtelco A158192B Stub Antenna Frequency: 700 - 960 MHz VSWR: 2.0:1 or less Gain: 2.0 dBi PCTEL, Inc. ASPG918 Elevated Feed Point Whip Antenna Frequency: 890 - 960 MHz VSWR: 2.0:1 or less Gain: 3.0 dBi Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations The antennas included in this filing are connected to the meter via an adhesive patch antenna. The intention of the patch antenna is to couple to the integral meter antenna over-the-air. The coupled signal is then to be routed, via coax, to the antennas described in this filing. Only model C2SO was evaluated as it represents worst case. All available data rates were evaluated with worst case data provided in this report. ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 2 TEST FACILITIES 2.1 Location The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address: Advanced Compliance Solutions 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Phone: (770) 831-8048 Fax: (770) 831-8598 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications ACS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), Lab Code 200612-0. Unless otherwise specified, all tests methods described within this report are covered under the ISO/IEC 17025 scope of accreditation. The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site, Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions Site have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. FCC Registration Number: 511277 Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175A-1 VCCI Member Number: 1831 • VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 • VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 2.3 Radiated Emissions Test Site Description 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site consists of a 20’ x 30’ x 18’ shielded enclosure. The chamber is lined with Toyo Ferrite Grid Absorber, model number FFG-1000. The ferrite tile grid is 101 x 101 x 19mm thick and weighs approximately 550 grams. These tiles are mounted on steel panels and installed directly on the inner walls of the chamber. The turntable is 150cm in diameter and is located 160cm from the back wall of the chamber. The chamber is grounded via 1 - 8’ copper ground rod, installed at the center of the back wall, it is bound to the ground plane using 3/4" stainless steel braided cable. The turntable is all steel, flush mounted table installed in an all steel frame. The table is remotely operated from inside the control room located 25’ from the range. The turntable is electrically bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of the turn table. The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation. Behind the turntable is a 3’ x 6’ x 4’ deep shielded pit used for support equipment if necessary. The pit is equipped with 1 - 4” PVC chases from the turntable to the pit that allow for cabling to the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit so cables can be supplied to the EUT from the pit. A diagram of the Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-1 below: 3 Meters 5 Feet Diameter 20 Feet 30 Feet Figure 2.3-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 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 ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 3 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, 2010  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2010  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 - Low-power License-exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands):Category I Equipment, Issue 8, Dec 2010  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue 3, Dec 2010. 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT The calibration interval of test equipment is annually or the manufacturer’s recommendations. Where the calibration interval deviates from the annual cycle based on the instrument manufacturer’s recommendations, it shall be stated below. Table 4-1: Test Equipment Last Calibration Calibration AssetID Manufacturer Model # Equipment Type Serial # Date Due Date 1 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI - Display Spectrum Analyzers 833771/007 9/23/2010 9/23/2012 2 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI-Receiver Spectrum Analyzers 839587/003 9/23/2010 9/23/2012 25 Chase CBL6111 Antennas 1043 9/13/2010 9/13/2012 30 Spectrum Technologies DRH-0118 Antennas 970102 4/27/2011 4/27/2013 73 Agilent 8447D Amplifiers 2727A05624 3/21/2011 3/21/2012 SMRE-200W-12.0- 291 Florida RF Cables SMRE Cables None 12/7/2010 12/7/2011 SMR-290AW- 292 Florida RF Cables 480.0-SMR Cables None 4/11/2011 4/11/2012 337 Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 Filters 282706 7/11/2011 7/11/2012 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B Amplifiers 3008A01111 3/24/2011 3/24/2012 SMS-200AW-72.0- 422 Florida RF SMR Cables 805 12/29/2010 12/29/2011 ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number 1 Electric Meter (EUT) Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. C2SO 57 479 229 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM Antenna 1 Patch Coupler 120 VAC ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS Along with the tabular data shown below, plots were taken of all signals deemed important enough to document. 7.1 Antenna Requirement – FCC: Section 15.203 The low profile radome, stub, and whip antennas are connected to the host device via an adhesive coupling patch antenna. Professional installation is utilized. 7.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions (Restricted Bands) - FCC Sec. 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.5 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure Radiated emissions tests were made over the frequency range of 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the highest fundamental frequency. The EUT was rotated through 360° and the receive antenna height was varied from 1m to 4m so that the maximum radiated emissions level would be detected. For frequencies below 1000MHz, quasi-peak measurements were made using a resolution bandwidth RBW of 120 kHz and a video bandwidth VBW of 300 kHz. For frequencies above 1000MHz, peak and average measurements were made with RBW and VBW of 1 MHz and 3 MHz respectively. 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. All available data rates were evaluated with worst case data provided. 7.2.2 Measurement Results . Table 7.2.2-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 902.5 MHz – Low Profile Radome 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 2706.75 51.13 44.86 H -3.79 47.34 41.07 74.0 54.0 26.7 12.9 2706.75 49.60 42.03 V -3.79 45.81 38.24 74.0 54.0 28.2 15.8 3609 51.52 44.19 H -0.55 50.97 43.64 74.0 54.0 23.0 10.4 3609 50.11 41.76 V -0.55 49.56 41.21 74.0 54.0 24.4 12.8 4511.25 53.25 48.05 H 1.35 54.60 49.40 74.0 54.0 19.4 4.6 4511.25 52.74 46.63 V 1.35 54.09 47.98 74.0 54.0 19.9 6.0 8120.25 49.18 40.31 H 7.79 56.97 48.10 74.0 54.0 17.0 5.9 8120.25 50.27 42.52 V 7.79 58.06 50.31 74.0 54.0 15.9 3.7 Table 7.2.2-2: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 914.75 MHz – Low Profile Radome 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 2744.25 50.39 43.08 H -3.67 46.72 39.41 74.0 54.0 27.3 14.6 4573.75 50.14 41.22 H 1.49 51.63 42.71 74.0 54.0 22.4 11.3 4573.75 49.51 39.47 V 1.49 51.00 40.96 74.0 54.0 23.0 13.0 ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 Table 7.2.2-3: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 927.75 MHz – Low Profile Radome 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 All measurements below the noise floor. Table 7.2.2-4: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 902.5 MHz – Stub Antenna 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 2706.75 51.46 45.39 H -3.79 47.67 41.60 74.0 54.0 26.3 12.4 2706.75 49.47 41.93 V -3.79 45.68 38.14 74.0 54.0 28.3 15.9 3609 51.11 43.41 H -0.55 50.56 42.86 74.0 54.0 23.4 11.1 3609 50.21 42.03 V -0.55 49.66 41.48 74.0 54.0 24.3 12.5 4511.25 54.27 49.40 H 1.35 55.62 50.75 74.0 54.0 18.4 3.3 4511.25 53.61 48.48 V 1.35 54.96 49.83 74.0 54.0 19.0 4.2 8120.25 50.02 41.63 H 7.79 57.81 49.42 74.0 54.0 16.2 4.6 8120.25 48.10 40.49 V 7.79 55.89 48.28 74.0 54.0 18.1 5.7 Table 7.2.2-5: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 914.75 MHz – Stub Antenna 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 2744.25 51.13 44.85 H -3.67 47.46 41.18 74.0 54.0 26.5 12.8 2744.25 48.32 40.18 V -3.67 44.65 36.51 74.0 54.0 29.3 17.5 3659 49.31 40.92 H -0.33 48.98 40.59 74.0 54.0 25.0 13.4 3659 48.26 38.12 V -0.33 47.93 37.79 74.0 54.0 26.1 16.2 4573.75 51.80 44.47 H 1.49 53.29 45.96 74.0 54.0 20.7 8.0 4573.75 51.30 44.24 V 1.49 52.79 45.73 74.0 54.0 21.2 8.3 8232.75 51.03 42.75 H 7.98 59.01 50.73 74.0 54.0 15.0 3.3 8232.75 49.02 40.38 V 7.98 57.00 48.36 74.0 54.0 17.0 5.6 Table 7.2.2-6: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 927.75 MHz – Stub Antenna 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 All measurements below the noise floor. Table 7.2.2-7: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 902.5 MHz – Whip Antenna 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 2706.75 51.26 45.87 H -3.79 47.47 42.08 74.0 54.0 26.5 11.9 2706.75 49.18 41.60 V -3.79 45.39 37.81 74.0 54.0 28.6 16.2 3609 51.14 43.58 H -0.55 50.59 43.03 74.0 54.0 23.4 11.0 3609 50.09 42.09 V -0.55 49.54 41.54 74.0 54.0 24.5 12.5 4511.25 53.07 47.72 H 1.35 54.42 49.07 74.0 54.0 19.6 4.9 4511.25 52.24 46.22 V 1.35 53.59 47.57 74.0 54.0 20.4 6.4 8120.25 50.07 41.17 H 7.79 57.86 48.96 74.0 54.0 16.1 5.0 8120.25 49.35 41.53 V 7.79 57.14 49.32 74.0 54.0 16.9 4.7 ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 Table 7.2.2-8: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 914.75 MHz – Whip Antenna 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 2744.25 50.36 43.41 H -3.67 46.69 39.74 74.0 54.0 27.3 14.3 2744.25 48.01 37.79 V -3.67 44.34 34.12 74.0 54.0 29.7 19.9 3659 49.03 39.32 H -0.33 48.70 38.99 74.0 54.0 25.3 15.0 3659 48.14 37.46 V -0.33 47.81 37.13 74.0 54.0 26.2 16.9 4573.75 51.24 43.76 H 1.49 52.73 45.25 74.0 54.0 21.3 8.8 4573.75 50.21 42.67 V 1.49 51.70 44.16 74.0 54.0 22.3 9.8 8232.75 49.17 40.49 H 7.98 57.15 48.47 74.0 54.0 16.9 5.5 8232.75 49.25 40.28 V 7.98 57.23 48.26 74.0 54.0 16.8 5.7 Table 7.2.2-9: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data – 927.75 MHz – Whip Antenna 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 All measurements below the noise floor. 7.2.3 Sample Calculation: RC = RU + CFT Where: CFT = Total Correction Factor (AF+CA+AG)-DC (Average Measurements Only) RU = Uncorrected Reading RC = Corrected Level AF = Antenna Factor CA = Cable Attenuation AG = Amplifier Gain DC = Duty Cycle Correction Factor Example Calculation: Peak Corrected Level: 51.13 - 3.79 = 47.34dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 47.34dBuV/m = 26.7dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 44.86 - 3.79 – 0 = 41.07dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 41.07dBuV = 12.9dB 8 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. meets the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210 for the additional antennas. ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: CN2SO, CN2SOD, C2SOD, and C2SO FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 END REPORT ACS Report: 11-0232.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13


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