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Certification Test Report Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Transmitter Test Report FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC: 864G-AMI3 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 08-0028-2400-DTS Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: C2SOD Test Begin Date: January 31, 2008 Test End Date: March 17, 2008 Report Issue Date: April 7, 2008 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 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 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 6 dB Bandwidth 12 7.4.1 Test Methodology 12 7.4.1 Test Results 12 7.5 Peak Output Power 14 7.5.1 Test Methodology 14 7.5.2 Test Results 14 7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions 16 7.6.1 Band-Edge Compliance 16 7.6.1.1 Test Methodology 16 7.6.1.2 Test Results 16 7.6.2 Conducted Spurious Emissions 18 7.6.2.1 Test Methodology 18 7.6.2.2 Test Results 18 7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions 21 7.6.3.1 Test Methodology 21 7.6.3.2 Duty Cycle Correction 21 7.6.3.3 Test Results 21 7.6.3.4 Sample Calculation 21 7.7 Power Spectral Density 22 7.7.1 Test Methodology 22 7.7.2 Test Results 22 8.0 CONCLUSION 23 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: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 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 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 boards contain (1) 900 MHz LAN frequency hopping spread spectrum radio and (1) 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Zigbee radio. These transmitters can operate simultaneously and inter-modulation data is presented in Section 7.6.3. Manufacturer Information: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. Detailed photographs of the EUT are filed separately with this filing. 1.2.2 Intended Use The OpenWay CENTRON meter is a solid-state meter used for measuring electrical energy consumption. 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations The C2SOD operates at multiple voltages from the AC mains. All input voltages were evaluated and in some instances only the worst case data presented in this report. This device is considered a composite device by definition. The 900 MHz LAN radio and the 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio operate under CFR 47 Part 15.247 and IC RSS-210. This report addresses the 2400 MHz Zigbee radio only and a separate report, 08-0028-900-DSS, will be issued for the 900 MHz radio. ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 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 ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 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: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 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: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 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 KDB Publication No. 558074 - Guidance on Measurements for Digital Transmission Systems (47 CFR 15.247), March 2005 ™ Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 - Low-power License-exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment, Issue 7 June 2007 ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 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 282 Microwave Circuits Filter H2G020G4 74541 2/25/09 22 Agilent Amplifier 8449B 3008A00526 10/25/08 30 Spectrum Technologies Antenna DRH-0118 970102 5/10/08 SMRE-200W- 291 Florida RF Cables Cable none 11/21/08 12.0-SMRE SMR-290AW- 292 Florida RF Cables Cable none 11/21/08 480.0-SMR SMS-200AW- 422 Florida RF Cables Cables 0805 2/25/09 72.0-SMR 1 Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer ESMI - Display 833771/007 10/26/08 2 Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer ESMI - Receiver 839587/003 10/26/08 282 Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer FSP40 1000033 11/9/08 152 EMCO LISN 3835/2 9111-1905 3/26/09 16 ACS Cable Cable 16 5/21/08 168 Hewlett Packard Attenuator 11947A 44829 2/18/09 73 Agilent Amplifier 8447D 2727A05624 12/19/08 Chamber EMI 167 ACS Cable Set 167 1/4/09 Set 25 Chase Antenna CBL6111 1043 6/6/08 211 Eagle Filter C7RFM3NFNM HLC-700 1/4/09 213 TEC Amplifier PA 102 44927 12/19/08 N/A Agilent Spectrum Analyzer E7405A MY45104194 4/1/09 193 ACS Cable OATS Cable Set 0193 1/4/09 41 Electro Metrics Antenna BIA-25 2925 5/29/08 277 Emco Antenna 93146 9904-5199 6/18/08 ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 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 50 Ohm connection 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. ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 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 C2SOD utilizes an embedded quarter wave slot antenna with an estimated gain of 0dBi. 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 Tables 7.2-1 through 7.2-2. Table 7.2-1: Conducted EMI Results 120V Uncorrected Reading Corrected Level Limit Total Correction Margin (dB) Frequency (dBuV) (dBuV) (dBuV) Factor (MHz) (dB) Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Line 1 0.382 7.63 1.76 9.80 17.43 11.56 58.24 48.24 40.8 36.7 4.22 27.44 22.32 9.80 37.24 32.12 56.00 46.00 18.8 13.9 12.58 20.09 18.87 10.01 30.10 28.88 60.00 50.00 29.9 21.1 20.97 24.65 24.03 10.12 34.77 34.15 60.00 50.00 25.2 15.9 28.49 12.23 5.55 10.20 22.43 15.75 60.00 50.00 37.6 34.3 29.4 21.62 19.75 10.30 31.92 30.05 60.00 50.00 28.1 20.0 Line 2 0.382 7.92 1.72 9.80 17.72 11.52 58.24 48.24 40.5 36.7 4.22 28.04 23.15 9.80 37.84 32.95 56.00 46.00 18.2 13.1 9.98 8.13 4.05 9.92 18.05 13.97 60.00 50.00 42.0 36.0 12.52 21.24 20.1 10.01 31.25 30.11 60.00 50.00 28.8 19.9 20.97 25.84 25.3 10.12 35.96 35.42 60.00 50.00 24.0 14.6 29.33 22.75 21.66 10.30 33.05 31.96 60.00 50.00 27.0 18.0 Table 7.2-2: Conducted EMI Results 240V Uncorrected Reading Total Correction Corrected Level Limit Margin Frequency (dBuV) Factor (dBuV) (dBuV) (dB) (MHz) (dB) Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Line 1 0.15 10.27 2.93 9.80 20.07 12.73 66.00 56.00 45.9 43.3 0.315 8.54 1.95 9.80 18.34 11.75 59.84 49.84 41.5 38.1 0.514 7.71 1.58 9.80 17.51 11.38 56.00 46.00 38.5 34.6 1.57 7.18 0.98 9.80 16.98 10.78 56.00 46.00 39.0 35.2 4.19 27.45 23.16 9.80 37.25 32.96 56.00 46.00 18.8 13.0 12.28 20.41 19.02 10.01 30.42 29.03 60.00 50.00 29.6 21.0 Line 2 0.15 10.82 2.65 9.80 20.62 12.45 66.00 56.00 45.4 43.6 0.249 8.59 2.11 9.80 18.39 11.91 61.79 51.79 43.4 39.9 0.315 8.52 2.02 9.80 18.32 11.82 59.84 49.84 41.5 38.0 4.19 28.19 24.07 9.80 37.99 33.87 56.00 46.00 18.0 12.1 12.58 21.32 19.99 10.01 31.33 30.00 60.00 50.00 28.7 20.0 20.97 25.42 24.83 10.12 35.54 34.95 60.00 50.00 24.5 15.1 ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 7.3 Radiated Emissions - Unintentional Radiation 7.3.1 Test Methodology Radiated emissions tests were performed over the frequency range of 30MHz to 1 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 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 113.14 --------- 28.22 V -8.46 --------- 19.76 -------- 43.5 --------- 23.74 113.471 --------- 27.96 H -9.36 --------- 18.60 -------- 43.5 --------- 24.90 146 --------- 27.62 V -10.36 --------- 17.26 -------- 43.5 --------- 26.24 285.211 --------- 47.12 H -9.24 --------- 37.88 -------- 46.0 --------- 8.12 293.6 --------- 47.17 H -8.96 --------- 38.21 -------- 46.0 --------- 7.79 297.795 --------- 48.92 H -8.79 --------- 40.13 -------- 46.0 --------- 5.87 306.881 --------- 42.27 H -7.60 --------- 34.67 -------- 46.0 --------- 11.33 322.961 --------- 49.43 H -8.02 --------- 41.41 -------- 46.0 --------- 4.59 331.345 --------- 44.34 H -8.29 --------- 36.05 -------- 46.0 --------- 9.95 360.709 --------- 44.75 H -7.69 --------- 37.06 -------- 46.0 --------- 8.94 984.871 --------- 21.62 H 3.95 --------- 25.57 -------- 54.0 --------- 28.43 * Note: All emissions above 984.871 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 7.4 6dB Bandwidth 7.4.1 Test Methodology The 6dB bandwidth was measured in accordance with the FCC KDB Publication No. 558074 “Guidance on Measurements for Digital Transmission Systems (47 CFR 15.247)”. The RBW of the spectrum analyzer was set to 100 kHz and VBW 300 kHz. Span was set large enough to capture the entire emissions and >> RBW. 7.4.2 Test Results Results are shown below in table 7.4.2-1 and figure 7.4.2-1 to 7.4.2-3: Table 7.4.2-1: 6dB Bandwidth Frequency Bandwidth [MHz] [MHz] 2405 1.59 2440 1.58 2475 1.57 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 13.94 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.405220000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB 1 ndB [T1] 6.00 dB BW 1.590000000 MHz T1 T2 Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 10 7.80 dBm 1 PK 2.404180000 GHz VIEW 0 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] 7.94 dBm LVL 2.405770000 GHz -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.405 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 16:52:07 Figure 7.4.2-1: 6dB Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 13.22 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.439730000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB ndB [T1] 6.00 dB 1 BW 1.580000000 MHz T1 T2 Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 10 7.17 dBm 1 PK 2.439190000 GHz VIEW 0 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] 7.28 dBm LVL 2.440770000 GHz -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.44 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 16:53:29 Figure 7.4.2-2: 6dB Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 12.80 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.475230000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB ndB [T1] 6.00 dB 1 BW 1.570000000 MHz Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 10 T1 T2 6.75 dBm 1 PK 2.474210000 GHz VIEW 0 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] 6.78 dBm LVL 2.475780000 GHz -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.475 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 16:54:22 Figure 7.4.2-3: 6dB Bandwidth Plot – High Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 7.5 Peak Output Power Requirement 7.5.1 Test Methodology The Peak Output Power was measured in accordance with the FCC KDB Publication No. 558074 “Guidance on Measurements for Digital Transmission Systems (47 CFR 15.247)” Power Option 1. The RF output of the equipment under test was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. Data was collected with the EUT operating at maximum power. 7.5.2 Test Results Results are shown below in Table 7.5.2-1 and Figures 7.5.2-1 to 7.5.2-3. Table 7.5.2-1: Peak Output Power Frequency Output Power (MHz) (dBm) 2405 17.25 2440 16.55 2475 16.09 * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 17.25 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.404930000 GHz 1 20 Offset 11 dB A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.405 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:17:36 Figure 7.5.2-1: Output power – Low Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 16.55 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.440100000 GHz 1 20 Offset 11 dB A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.44 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:16:48 Figure 7.5.2-2: Output power – Mid Channel * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 16.09 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.474440000 GHz 1 20 Offset 11 dB A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.475 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 16:55:04 Figure 7.5.2-3: Output power – High Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions 7.6.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Emissions 7.6.1.1 Test Methodology The EUT was investigated at the low and high channels of operation to determine band-edge compliance. All antenna types were evaluated. Because the upper band-edge coincides with a restricted band, band- edge compliance for the upper band-edge was determined using the radiated mark-delta method. 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. The lower band-edge compliance was determined using the marker-delta method in which the radio frequency power that is 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. 7.6.1.2 Test Results Band-edge compliance is displayed in Table 7.6.1.2-1 and Figure 7.6.1.2-1 – 7.6.1.2-2. Table 7.6.1.2-1: Upper Band-edge Marker Delta Method Level Antenna Correction Fundamental Field Margin to Limit Delta- Band-edge Field Frequency (dBuV) Polarity Factors Strength (dBuV/m) Marker Strength (dBuV/m) (MHz) (dBuV/m) 74 54 (dB) pk avg (H/V) (dB) pk avg pk avg pk avg Fundamental Frequency 2475 114.56 112.05 V -0.82 113.74 99.85 52.39 61.35 47.46 12.65 6.54 * RBW 300 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 1 MHz 52.39 dB Ref 117 dBµV * Att 20 dB SWT 2.5 ms -9.568000000 MHz 1 Marker 1 [T1 ] 110 61.94 dBµV 2.484074000 GHz A 1 PK 100 MAXH 90 80 70 1 60 50 40 30 20 Center 2.47975 GHz 1.15 MHz/ Span 11.5 MHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 13:57:22 Figure 7.6.1.2-1: Upper Band-edge (Radiated) ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 41.38 dB Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 4.816000000 MHz 20 Offset 11 dB Marker 1 1 [T1 ] -27.50 dBm 2.399920000 GHz A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL -10 -20 1 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 2.398 GHz 800 kHz/ Stop 2.406 GHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:18:55 Figure 7.6.1.2-2: Lower Band-edge (Conducted) ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 17

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions 7.6.2.1 Test Methodology The RF Conducted Spurious Emissions were measured in accordance with the FCC KDB Publication No. 558074 “Guidance on Measurements for Digital Transmission Systems (47 CFR 15.247)”. The RF output of the equipment under test was directly connected to the input of the Spectrum Analyzer. The EUT was investigated for conducted spurious emissions from 30MHz to 25GHz, 10 times the highest fundamental frequency. For each measurement, the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 100 kHz and the VBW was set to 300 kHz. The peak detector and Max Hold function of the analyzer were utilized. 7.6.2.2 Test Results In a 100 kHz bandwidth, the radio frequency power that was produced by the EUT emissions is at least 20 dB below that in the 100 kHz bandwidth within the band that contains the highest level of desired power. RF Conducted Emissions are displayed in Figures 7.6.2.2-1 through 7.6.2.2-6. * RBW 100 kHz Delta 2 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -53.48 dB Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 250 ms -1.126320000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 1 12.54 dBm 2.406140000 GHz A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL D1 -7.46 dBm -10 -20 -30 2 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 30 MHz 247 MHz/ Stop 2.5 GHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:21:09 Figure 7.6.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 2.5 GHz – Low Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -20.32 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.25 s 24.865000000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL D1 -7.46 dBm -10 1 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 2.5 GHz 2.25 GHz/ Stop 25 GHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:22:10 Figure 7.6.2.2-2: 2.5 GHz – 25 GHz – Low Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 18

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 2 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -40.46 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 250 ms 2.336980000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 1 11.77 dBm 2.440720000 GHz A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL D1 -8.23 dBm -10 -20 -30 2 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 30 MHz 247 MHz/ Stop 2.5 GHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:09:45 Figure 7.6.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 2.5 GHz –Mid Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -21.54 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.25 s 24.820000000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL D1 -8.23 dBm -10 1 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 2.5 GHz 2.25 GHz/ Stop 25 GHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:10:23 Figure 7.6.2.2-4: 2.5 GHz – 25 GHz – Mid Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 19

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 * RBW 100 kHz Delta 2 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -53.63 dB Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 250 ms -904.020000000 MHz 20 Offset 11 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 1 12.49 dBm 2.480240000 GHz A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL D1 -7.51 dBm -10 -20 -30 2 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 30 MHz 247 MHz/ Stop 2.5 GHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:02:45 Figure 7.6.2.2-5: 30 MHz – 2.5 GHz – High Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -21.10 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.25 s 24.910000000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB A 10 1 PK VIEW 0 LVL D1 -7.51 dBm -10 1 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 2.5 GHz 2.25 GHz/ Stop 25 GHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:03:28 Figure 7.6.2.2-6: 2.5 GHz – 25 GHz –High Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 20

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - Restricted Bands 7.6.3.1 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, peak measurements made with RBW and VBW of 1 MHz. Average measurements were made with RBW of 1MHz and a VBW of 10Hz. The average emissions were further corrected by applying the duty cycle correction of the EUT to the average measurements for comparison to the average limit. Inter-modulation data was measured and found to be below the permissible limit. 7.6.3.2 Duty Cycle Correction For average radiated measurements, the measured level was reduced by a factor 11.37dB to account for the duty cycle of the EUT. The packet transmissions length is 27ms. The duty cycle correction factor is determined using the formula: 20log (27/100) = -11.37dB. A detailed analysis of the duty cycle timing is provided in the Theory of Operation. 7.6.3.3 Test Results Using the procedures set forth in the FCC KDB Publication No. 558074 “Guidance on Measurements for Digital Transmission Systems (47 CFR 15.247)”, radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 25GHz are reported in Table 7.6.3.3-1 to 7.6.3.3-3. 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. Table 7.6.3.3-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions – Low Channel 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 4810 60.28 50.50 H 6.97 67.25 46.10 74.0 54.0 6.75 7.90 4810 58.50 48.77 V 7.00 65.50 44.40 74.0 54.0 8.50 9.60 12025 44.28 31.35 H 21.83 66.11 41.81 83.5 63.5 17.44 21.74 12025 44.35 31.25 V 21.73 66.08 41.61 83.5 63.5 17.46 21.93 * Note all other emissions were below the permissible limit Table 7.6.3.3-2: Radiated Spurious Emissions – Mid Channel 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 4880 60.28 50.02 H 7.15 67.43 45.80 74.0 54.0 6.57 8.20 4880 60.20 50.45 V 7.20 67.40 46.28 74.0 54.0 6.60 7.72 7320 56.34 45.78 H 12.28 68.62 46.68 74.0 54.0 5.38 7.32 7320 57.56 46.31 V 12.34 69.90 47.28 74.0 54.0 4.10 6.72 12200 44.33 31.96 H 22.79 67.12 43.38 83.5 63.5 16.42 20.17 12200 45.90 34.76 V 22.73 68.63 46.12 83.5 63.5 14.91 17.43 * Note all other emissions were below the permissible limit Table 7.6.3.3-3: Radiated Spurious Emissions - High Channel 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 4950 58.22 46.52 H 7.32 65.54 42.47 74.0 54.0 8.46 11.53 4950 58.76 47.48 V 7.40 66.16 43.51 74.0 54.0 7.84 10.49 7425 58.10 46.26 H 12.40 70.50 47.28 74.0 54.0 3.50 6.72 7425 57.76 47.25 V 12.48 70.24 48.36 74.0 54.0 3.76 5.64 12375 46.59 33.08 H 23.75 70.34 45.46 83.5 63.5 13.20 18.08 12375 46.97 33.21 V 23.73 70.70 45.56 83.5 63.5 12.85 17.98 * Note all other emissions were below the permissible limit. ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 21

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 7.6.3.4 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: 60.28+ 6.97= 67.25dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 67.25dBuV/m = 6.75dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 50.5+ 6.97-11.37= 46.1dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 46.1dBuV = 7.9dB 7.7 Peak Power Spectral Density- FCC Section 15.247(d) 7.7.1 Test Methodology The power spectral density was measured in accordance with the FCC KDB Publication No. 558074 “Guidance on Measurements for Digital Transmission Systems (47 CFR 15.247)”. The emission peaks within the pass band were located. The spectrum analyzer RBW was set to 3 kHz and VBW 10 kHz. Span was adjusted to 500 kHz and the sweep time was calculated to be 168s (Span/3 kHz). 7.7.2 Test Results Results are shown below in table 7.7.2-1 and figures 7.7.2-1 – 7.7.2-3: Table 7.7.2-1: Peak Power Spectral Density Frequency Level Limit [MHz] [dBm] [dBm] 2405 2.79 8.00 2440 2.00 8.00 2475 1.18 8.00 * RBW 3 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 kHz 2.79 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB * SWT 170 s 2.405412000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB * A 10 1 PK 1 VIEW 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.405408 GHz 50 kHz/ Span 500 kHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:29:43 Figure 7.7.2-1: Power Spectral Density Plot – Low Channel ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 22

Model: C2SOD FCC ID: SK9AMI-3 IC ID: 864G-AMI3 * RBW 3 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 kHz 2.00 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB * SWT 170 s 2.439547000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB * A 10 1 PK 1 VIEW 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.43954 GHz 50 kHz/ Span 500 kHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 17:16:03 Figure 7.7.2-2: Power Spectral Density Plot – Mid Channel * RBW 3 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 kHz 1.18 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB * SWT 170 s 2.474551000 GHz 20 Offset 11 dB * A 10 1 PK 1 VIEW 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 2.474432 GHz 50 kHz/ Span 500 kHz Date: 13.MAR.2008 16:59:09 Figure 7.7.2-3: Power Spectral Density Plot – High Channel 8.0 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the C2SOD, 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 ACS Report: 08-0028-2400-DTS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 23


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