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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 11-0077.W04.11.A Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: AMI4 Test Begin Date: March 2, 2011 Test End Date: March 2, 2011 Report Issue Date: March 14, 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 11 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 3 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 4 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 5 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 6 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 7 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 7 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 8 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 8 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ....................................................................................................................... 9 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203 ......................................................................... 9 7.2 RADIATED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS (RESTRICTED BANDS) - FCC SEC. 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.5 ........ 9 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure......................................................................................................... 9 7.2.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................. 9 7.2.3 Sample Calculation: ............................................................................................................. 11 8 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 11 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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 AMI4 module is a utility meter register board designed to be integrated into a variety of electric meter form factors. The AMI4 contains (1) 900 MHz LAN frequency hopping spread spectrum radio and (1) 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Zigbee radio. 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. 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations The limited modular approved AMI4 was tested in a representative host device. The antennas included in this filing are not directly connected to the AMI4 module but instead are connected to the host utility meter via an adhesive patch antenna. The intention of the patch antenna is to couple to the AMI4 integral antenna over-the-air. The coupled signal is then to be routed, via coax, to the antennas described in this filing. ACS Report: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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: 894540 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: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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 5/8/2009 5/8/2011 291 Florida RF Cables SMRE-200W-12.0-SMRE Cables None 12/7/2010 12/7/2011 292 Florida RF Cables SMR-290AW-480.0-SMR Cables None 12/7/2010 12/7/2011 337 Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 Filters 282706 7/16/2010 7/16/2011 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B Amplifiers 3008A01111 10/29/2010 10/29/2011 422 Florida RF SMS-200AW-72.0-SMR Cables 805 12/29/2010 12/29/2011 ACS Report: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number 1 Electric Meter (Host) Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. C2SOD 302000886 2 Transformer Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. T7R 88547576 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM Antenna Patch Coupler 1 240 VAC 2 120 VAC ACS Report: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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. These antennas are not directly connected to the AMI4 module. 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. 7.2.2 Measurement Results Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in the tables below. 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 53.26 40.06 H -3.79 49.47 36.27 74.0 54.0 24.5 17.7 2706.75 51.32 37.36 V -3.79 47.53 33.57 74.0 54.0 26.5 20.4 * Note: All emissions above 2706.75 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. 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 48.20 36.05 H -3.71 44.49 32.34 74.0 54.0 29.5 21.7 2744.25 46.05 34.12 V -3.71 42.34 30.41 74.0 54.0 31.7 23.6 * Note: All emissions above 2744.25 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. 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. ACS Report: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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 48.11 35.46 H -3.79 44.32 31.67 74.0 54.0 29.7 22.3 * Note: All emissions above 2706.75 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. 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 48.34 34.85 H -3.71 44.63 31.14 74.0 54.0 29.4 22.9 2744.25 48.96 35.64 V -3.71 45.25 31.93 74.0 54.0 28.7 22.1 * Note: All emissions above 2744.25 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. 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 47.07 34.60 H -3.79 43.28 30.81 74.0 54.0 30.7 23.2 2706.75 47.00 34.40 V -3.79 43.21 30.61 74.0 54.0 30.8 23.4 * Note: All emissions above 2706.75 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. 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 49.03 35.54 H -3.71 45.32 31.83 74.0 54.0 28.7 22.2 2744.25 48.71 35.16 V -3.71 45.00 31.45 74.0 54.0 29.0 22.5 * Note: All emissions above 2744.25 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. 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 2783.25 46.11 33.79 H -3.62 42.49 30.17 74.0 54.0 31.5 23.8 * Note: All emissions above 2783.25 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit. ACS Report: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: AMI4 FCC ID: SK9AMI-4 IC: 864G-AMI4 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: 53.26 - 3.79 = 49.47dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 49.47dBuV/m = 24.5dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 40.06 - 3.79 – 0 = 36.27dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 36.27dBuV = 17.7dB 8 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the AMI4, 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. END REPORT ACS Report: 11-0077.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11


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