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                                               Certification Test Report

                                                               FCC ID: SK9AMI6
                                                                IC: 864G-AMI6

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

                                     ACS Report Number: 10-0158.W06.22.A


                                    Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
                                                   Model: AMI6

                                                  Test Begin Date: May 10, 2010
                                                   Test End Date: May 20, 2010

                                                Report Issue Date: June 1, 2010




                                       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.




                                                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 26 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
    2.4     CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 7
3      APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 7

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     POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC: SECTION 15.207 IC: RSS-GEN 7.2.2...................... 10
      7.2.1     Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 10
      7.2.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 10
    7.3     RADIATED EMISSIONS – FCC: SECTION 15.109 (UNINTENTIONAL RADIATION) IC: RSS-210 2.6 . 14
      7.3.1     Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 14
      7.3.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 14
    7.4     6DB / 99% BANDWIDTH – FCC: SECTION 15.247(A)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.2(A) ............................. 15
      7.4.1     Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 15
      7.4.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 15
    7.5     PEAK OUTPUT POWER REQUIREMENT - FCC SECTION 15.247(B)(3) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(4) .......... 17
      7.5.1     Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 17
      7.5.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 17
    7.6     BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS-FCC 15.247D IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 ....... 18
      7.6.1     Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions ........................................................... 18
           7.6.1.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 18
           7.6.1.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 18
       7.6.2          RF Conducted Spurious Emissions ....................................................................................... 20
           7.6.2.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 20
           7.6.2.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 20
       7.6.3          Radiated Spurious Emissions (Restricted Bands) - FCC Sec. 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6........ 22
           7.6.3.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 22
           7.6.3.2        Duty Cycle Correction ..................................................................................................................... 22
           7.6.3.3        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 23
           7.6.3.4        Sample Calculation: ......................................................................................................................... 24
    7.7     PEAK POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY- FCC SECTION 15.247(E) IC: RSS-210 A8.2(B) ...................... 25
      7.7.1     Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 25
      7.7.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 25
8      CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 26




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


Model: AMI6                           FCC ID: SK9AMI6                        IC: 864G-AMI6

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
Certification of a single limited modular approval.

1.2    Product description

The AMI6 module is a utility meter register board designed to be integrated into a variety of
electric meter form factors. The AMI6 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): 6060000997-001

Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible
defects.

1.3    Test Methodology and Considerations

This AMI6 is 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 2.4 GHz
Zigbee radio only. A separate report, 10-0158.W06.12.A, will be issued to address the 900 MHz
LAN radio.

The AMI6 was integrated into the 1S, 2S, and 12S meter forms for AC power line conducted
emissions and radiated emissions.

Both the 900 MHz LAN radio and the 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio can transmit simultaneously therefore
radiated inter-modulation products were evaluated and found to be in compliance.

For the purpose of RF conducted measurements, the AMI6 module was modified with a
temporary 50 ohm antenna port.




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Model: AMI6                             FCC ID: SK9AMI6                          IC: 864G-AMI6

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

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/IEC 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 Site 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
NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0




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Model: AMI6                               FCC ID: SK9AMI6                            IC: 864G-AMI6

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




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Model: AMI6                              FCC ID: SK9AMI6                           IC: 864G-AMI6

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: AMI6                                 FCC ID: SK9AMI6                           IC: 864G-AMI6

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     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
          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
          Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification:        RSS-GEN – General Requirements and
           Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue2, June 2007.




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 Model: AMI6                              FCC ID: SK9AMI6                     IC: 864G-AMI6

 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
                              Equipment Calibration Information
ACS#           Mfg.               Eq. type             Model             S/N          Cal. Due
   1   Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers ESMI - Display       833771/007      09-21-2010
   2   Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers ESMI - Receiver      839587/003      09-21-2010
   3   Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers ESMI - Display       839379/011      02-02-2011
   4   Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers ESMI - Receiver      833827/003      02-02-2011
  22   Agilent              Amplifiers            8449B             3008A00526      09-21-2010
  25   Chase                Antennas              CBL6111           1043            09-02-2010
       Spectrum
  30   Technologies         Antennas              DRH-0118          970102          05-08-2011
  73   Agilent              Amplifier             8447D             2727A05624      05-26-2011
 153   EMCO                 LISN                  Feb-25            9411-2268       01-11-2011
                                                  Chamber EMI                       01-25-2011
 167   ACS                  Cable Set             Cable Set         167             (See Note1)
                                                                                    02-04-2011
 168   Hewlett Packard      Attenuators           11947A            44829           (See Note2)
 283   Rohde & Schwarz      Spectrum Analyzers    FSP40             1000033         09-21-2010
                                                  SMRE-200W-                        11-24-2010
 291   Florida RF Cables    Cables                12.0-SMRE         None            (See Note1)
                                                  SMR-290AW-                        11-24-2010
 292   Florida RF Cables    Cables                480.0-SMR         None            (See Note1)
                                                                                    07-15-2010
 324   ACS                  Cables                Belden            8214            (See Note1)
 329   A.H. Systems         Antennas              SAS-571           721             08-04-2011
                                                                                    10-16-2010
 340   Aeroflex/Weinschel   Attenuators           AS-20             7136            (See Note2)
                                                  SMRE-200W-                        04-27-2011
 343   Florida RF Cables    Cables                12.0-SMRE         N/A             (See Note1)
                                                  SMS-200AW-                        01-26-2011
 422   Florida RF           Cables                72.0-SMR          805             (See Note1)
                                                                                    07-17-2010
 432   Microwave Circuits   Filters               H3G020G4          264066          (See Note1)



 Note1: Items characterized on an annual cycle. The date shown indicates the next
 characterization due date.
 Note2: Items verified on an annual cycle. The date shown indicates the next verification due
 date.




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Model: AMI6                             FCC ID: SK9AMI6                        IC: 864G-AMI6

5    SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

                               Table 5-1: Support Equipment
    Item   Equipment Type          Manufacturer             Model Number             Serial Number
    1      Electric Meter          Itron Electricity Metering   C2SOD (1S)          300 307 547
    2      Electric Meter          Itron Electricity Metering   C2SOD (2S)          300 307 531
    3      Electric Meter          Itron Electricity Metering   CN2SOD (12S)        300 307 250
    4      Transformer             Sagamo Weston                Type T-6A           325827 002


6    EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM




                                                       Spectrum Analyzer




              1-3
                               *50 Ohm connection to            1
                               Spectrum Analyzer -
                               Used for conducted
                               measurements only.




                             240 VAC
                                           5                                            120 VAC
     Configuration 1                                   Configuration 2
                                       120 VAC




                                 Figure 6-1: EUT Test Setup

Note1: The 1S meter form was utilized to power the AMI6 modules for RF conducted
measurements. The AMI6 was also integrated into the 1S, 2S, and 12S meter forms for showing
compliance for radiated emissions and AC power line conducted emissions.

Note2: 1S and 12S meter form connects directly to 120vAC and did not use a transformer (5).




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Model: AMI6                              FCC ID: SK9AMI6                       IC: 864G-AMI6

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 antenna is a quarter wave embedded slot antenna in the PWB ground plane with a
measured gain of ~3.8dBi

7.2     Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC: Section 15.207 IC: RSS-Gen 7.2.2

7.2.1    Measurement Procedure

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    Measurement Results

Results of the test are shown below in and Tables 7.2.2-1 to 7.2.2-6.

                   Table 7.2.2-1: Line 1 Conducted EMI Results – 1S Meter
 Frequency      Level     Transducer      Limit     Margin
                                                                  Line    PE      Detector
   (MHz)       (dBuV)        (dB)        (dBuV)      (dB)
     0.768       10.6        10.1          56         45.5         L1    GND         QP
     0.978        11          10           56          45          L1    GND         QP
     1.368       10.6         10           56         45.4         L1    GND         QP
     1.698       10.5         10           56         45.5         L1    GND         QP
     1.824       10.4         10           56         45.6         L1    GND         QP
     1.992       10.5         10           56         45.5         L1    GND         QP
     2.232        9.7         10           56         46.3         L1    GND         QP
     2.886        9.4        9.9           56         46.6         L1    GND         QP
    18.702       10.4        9.8           60         49.6         L1    GND         QP
    28.794       11.6        9.2           60         48.4         L1    GND         QP
     0.816        7.4        10.1          46         38.6         L1    GND        AVG
     0.918        7.6         10           46         38.4         L1    GND        AVG
     1.458        7.9         10           46         38.1         L1    GND        AVG
     1.704        7.2         10           46         38.8         L1    GND        AVG
     1.806        7.3         10           46         38.7         L1    GND        AVG
     1.98         7.1         10           46         38.9         L1    GND        AVG
     2.268        6.8         10           46         39.2         L1    GND        AVG
     2.874        6.7         10           46         39.3         L1    GND        AVG
    18.666        6.9        9.8           50         43.1         L1    GND        AVG
     28.98        7.5        9.2           50         42.5         L1    GND        AVG



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Model: AMI6                         FCC ID: SK9AMI6                        IC: 864G-AMI6

                 Table 7.2.2-2: Line 2 Conducted EMI Results - 1S Meter
Frequency      Level   Transducer    Limit     Margin
                                                           Line       PE      Detector
  (MHz)       (dBuV)      (dB)      (dBuV)      (dB)
   0.15        21.1       9.9         66        44.9        L2       GND         QP
   0.57        10.5        10         56        45.6        L2       GND         QP
   0.804       10.6       10.1        56        45.4        L2       GND         QP
   1.026       10.2        10         56        45.8        L2       GND         QP
   1.308       10.6        10         56        45.4        L2       GND         QP
   1.47        10.6        10         56        45.4        L2       GND         QP
   1.752       10.6        10         56        45.4        L2       GND         QP
   2.31         9.9        10         56        46.1        L2       GND         QP
   3.774        9.6       9.9         56        46.4        L2       GND         QP
   3.924        9.5       9.9         56        46.5        L2       GND         QP
   0.192       11.5       9.9         54        42.4        L2       GND        AVG
   0.576        7.3        10         46        38.7        L2       GND        AVG
   0.858        7.3        10         46        38.7        L2       GND        AVG
   1.008        7.2        10         46        38.8        L2       GND        AVG
   1.29         7.5        10         46        38.5        L2       GND        AVG
   1.422        7.9        10         46        38.1        L2       GND        AVG
   1.734        7.2        10         46        38.8        L2       GND        AVG
   2.34         6.7        10         46        39.3        L2       GND        AVG
   3.786        6.7       9.9         46        39.3        L2       GND        AVG
   3.936        6.7       9.9         46        39.3        L2       GND        AVG

                Table 7.2.2-3: Line 1 Conducted EMI Results – 2S Meter
Frequency      Level   Transducer    Limit     Margin
                                                           Line       PE      Detector
  (MHz)       (dBuV)      (dB)      (dBuV)      (dB)
   0.15        33.7       9.9         66        32.3        L1       GND         QP
   0.462       20.8        10         57        35.8        L1       GND         QP
   0.498       20.7        10         56        35.4        L1       GND         QP
   0.72        16.6       10.1        56        39.4        L1       GND         QP
   0.87        15.4        10         56        40.6        L1       GND         QP
   1.086       14.2        10         56        41.8        L1       GND         QP
   1.452       13.4        10         56        42.6        L1       GND         QP
   1.554       13.1        10         56        42.9        L1       GND         QP
   2.424       11.4        10         56        44.6        L1       GND         QP
   2.49         11         10         56         45         L1       GND         QP
   0.198       11.6       9.9         54        42.1        L1       GND        AVG
   0.456        8.7        10         47        38.1        L1       GND        AVG
   0.546        8.4        10         46        37.6        L1       GND        AVG
   0.786        8.1       10.1        46        37.9        L1       GND        AVG
    0.9          8         10         46         38         L1       GND        AVG
   1.008        7.9        10         46        38.1        L1       GND        AVG
   1.488        7.5        10         46        38.5        L1       GND        AVG
   1.596        7.6        10         46        38.4        L1       GND        AVG
   2.484        6.8        10         46        39.2        L1       GND        AVG
   2.586        6.9        10         46        39.1        L1       GND        AVG


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Model: AMI6                         FCC ID: SK9AMI6                        IC: 864G-AMI6

                 Table 7.2.2-4: Line 2 Conducted EMI Results - 2S Meter
Frequency      Level   Transducer    Limit     Margin
                                                           Line       PE      Detector
  (MHz)       (dBuV)      (dB)      (dBuV)      (dB)
   0.156       33.7       9.9         66         32         L2       GND         QP
   0.264       23.1        10         61        38.2        L2       GND         QP
   0.39        20.4       10.1        58        37.6        L2       GND         QP
   0.456       21.3        10         57        35.5        L2       GND         QP
   0.528       21.1        10         56        34.9        L2       GND         QP
   0.558       20.2        10         56        35.8        L2       GND         QP
   0.678       18.2        10         56        37.8        L2       GND         QP
   0.918       14.9        10         56        41.1        L2       GND         QP
   0.954       22.1        10         56        33.9        L2       GND         QP
   2.19        11.8        10         56        44.2        L2       GND         QP
   0.192       13.6       9.9         54        40.4        L2       GND        AVG
   0.264        9.1        10         51        42.2        L2       GND        AVG
   0.396        8.9       10.1        48        39.1        L2       GND        AVG
   0.45         8.7        10         47        38.2        L2       GND        AVG
   0.528        8.6        10         46        37.5        L2       GND        AVG
   0.582        8.4        10         46        37.6        L2       GND        AVG
   0.654        8.6        10         46        37.4        L2       GND        AVG
   0.87         7.9        10         46        38.1        L2       GND        AVG
   0.942        8.6        10         46        37.4        L2       GND        AVG
   2.178         7         10         46         39         L2       GND        AVG

                Table 7.2.2-5: Line 1 Conducted EMI Results – 12S Meter
Frequency      Level   Transducer    Limit     Margin
                                                           Line       PE      Detector
  (MHz)       (dBuV)      (dB)      (dBuV)      (dB)
   0.48        20.3        10         56         36         L1       GND         QP
   0.552       20.1        10         56        35.9        L1       GND         QP
   0.648        20         10         56         36         L1       GND         QP
   0.804       20.1       10.1        56        35.9        L1       GND         QP
   1.194       20.6        10         56        35.4        L1       GND         QP
   1.434       21.6        10         56        34.4        L1       GND         QP
   1.722       21.2        10         56        34.8        L1       GND         QP
   2.178       20.6        10         56        35.4        L1       GND         QP
   2.394       20.3        10         56        35.7        L1       GND         QP
   2.76        19.4        10         56        36.6        L1       GND         QP
   0.48        11.7        10         46        34.6        L1       GND        AVG
   0.576        8.9        10         46        37.1        L1       GND        AVG
   0.702        8.9       10.1        46        37.1        L1       GND        AVG
   0.84         9.1        10         46        36.9        L1       GND        AVG
   1.188         9         10         46         37         L1       GND        AVG
   1.422       10.6        10         46        35.4        L1       GND        AVG
   1.692        9.2        10         46        36.8        L1       GND        AVG
   2.166        8.8        10         46        37.2        L1       GND        AVG
   2.37         8.7        10         46        37.3        L1       GND        AVG
   2.802        8.3        10         46        37.7        L1       GND        AVG


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Model: AMI6                         FCC ID: SK9AMI6                       IC: 864G-AMI6

                Table 7.2.2-6: Line 2 Conducted EMI Results - 12S Meter
Frequency      Level   Transducer    Limit    Margin
                                                          Line       PE      Detector
  (MHz)       (dBuV)      (dB)      (dBuV)     (dB)
   0.462       20.8        10         57        35.9       L2       GND         QP
   0.492       20.6        10         56        35.5       L2       GND         QP
   0.588       20.4        10         56        35.6       L2       GND         QP
   0.624       20.4        10         56        35.6       L2       GND         QP
   0.738       20.4       10.1        56        35.6       L2       GND         QP
   1.194        20         10         56         36        L2       GND         QP
   1.248       20.2        10         56        35.8       L2       GND         QP
   1.41        20.5        10         56        35.5       L2       GND         QP
   1.764       20.7        10         56        35.3       L2       GND         QP
   1.944       20.6        10         56        35.4       L2       GND         QP
   0.462        8.8        10         47        37.9       L2       GND        AVG
   0.48        11.7        10         46        34.6       L2       GND        AVG
   0.552        8.9        10         46        37.2       L2       GND        AVG
   0.588        8.9        10         46        37.2       L2       GND        AVG
   0.75          9        10.1        46        37.1       L2       GND        AVG
   1.194         9         10         46         37        L2       GND        AVG
   1.242        9.1        10         46        36.9       L2       GND        AVG
   1.404        9.5        10         46        36.5       L2       GND        AVG
   1.806        9.2        10         46        36.8       L2       GND        AVG
   1.938        9.3        10         46        36.7       L2       GND        AVG




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Model: AMI6                                      FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                  IC: 864G-AMI6

7.3      Radiated Emissions – FCC: Section 15.109 (Unintentional Radiation) IC: RSS-210 2.6

7.3.1      Measurement Procedure

Radiated emissions tests were performed over the frequency range of 30MHz to 12.5GHz.
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 above 30MHz and below 1GHz were made with the Spectrum Analyzer’s
resolution bandwidth set to 120 KHz using a Quasi-peak detector. Above 1GHz, peak and
average measurements are taken with the RBW and VBW were set to 1MHz and 3MHz
respectively.

7.3.2      Measurement Results

Results of the test are given in Tables 7.3.2-1 to 7.3.2-3 below:

                  Table 7.3.2-1: Radiated Emissions Tabulated Data – 1S Meter
                         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
        30      ---------    18.71       V          -6.70     ---------    12.01    --------  40.0  ---------  28.0
      190.05    ---------    35.37       V         -15.80     ---------    19.57    --------  43.5  ---------  23.9
       312      ---------    36.92       H         -11.20     ---------    25.72    --------  46.0  ---------  20.3
       476      ---------    21.28       H          -6.00     ---------    15.28    --------  46.0  ---------  30.7
       697      ---------    20.57       H          -1.92     ---------    18.65    --------  46.0  ---------  27.4
       951      ---------    20.51       H           2.77     ---------    23.28    --------  46.0  ---------  22.7
      2604.5     44.46       42.43       H           6.34      50.80       48.77     74.0     54.0   23.2       5.2

                  Table 7.3.2-2: Radiated Emissions Tabulated Data – 2S Meter
                         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
         30     ---------    18.33       V          -6.70     ---------    11.63    --------  40.0 --------- 28.4
       194.51   ---------    33.57       V         -15.80     ---------    17.77    --------  43.5 --------- 25.7
      311.986   ---------    35.32       H         -11.20     ---------    24.12    --------  46.0 --------- 21.9
      441.982   ---------    38.21       V          -6.48     ---------    31.73    --------  46.0 --------- 14.3
        700     ---------    20.51       H          -1.80     ---------    18.71    --------  46.0 --------- 27.3
        948     ---------    20.36       V           2.54     ---------    22.90    --------  46.0 --------- 23.1
       2604.5    46.18       41.15       H           6.34      52.52       47.49     74.0     54.0   21.5     6.5

                 Table 7.3.2-3: Radiated Emissions Tabulated Data – 12S Meter
                         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
         30     ---------    21.20       V          -6.70     ---------    14.50    -------- 40.0 --------- 25.5
       109.8    ---------    23.33       H         -13.80     ---------     9.53    -------- 43.5 --------- 34.0
      311.972   ---------    38.24       H         -11.20     ---------    27.04    -------- 46.0 --------- 19.0
      441.984   ---------    40.75       H          -6.48     ---------    34.27    -------- 46.0 --------- 11.7
        703     ---------    20.26       H          -1.77     ---------    18.49    -------- 46.0 --------- 27.5
        946     ---------    19.96       V           2.38     ---------    22.34    -------- 46.0 --------- 23.7
       2604.5    45.87       40.21       H          6.34       52.21       46.55     74.0    54.0  21.8     7.5

        * Note: All emissions above 2604.5 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit.

ACS Report: 10-0158.W06.22.A                      Advanced Compliance Solutions                          Page 14


Model: AMI6                                                                                  FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                                                     IC: 864G-AMI6


7.4           6dB / 99% Bandwidth – FCC: Section 15.247(a)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.2(a)

7.4.1             Measurement Procedure

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.

The 99% occupied bandwidth was measured with the spectrum analyzer span set to fully display
the emission and approximately 20 dB below the peak level. The RBW was to 1% - 3% of the
estimated emission bandwidth. The trace was set to max hold with a peak detector active. The
occupied bandwidth measurement function of the analyzer was used for the 99% bandwidth.

7.4.2             Measurement Results

Results are shown below in table 7.4.2-1 and figure 7.4.2-1 to 7.4.2-6:

                                                                  Table 7.4.2-1: 6dB / 99% Bandwidth
                                        Frequency                            6dB Bandwidth        99% Bandwidth
                                          [MHz]                                  [MHz]                [MHz]
                                           2405                                   1.62                 2.26
                                           2440                                   1.64                 2.28
                                           2475                                   1.60                 2.28


                                                * RBW 100 kHz      Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                         * RBW 100 kHz     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                    VBW 300 kHz               12.99 dBm                                                                       VBW 300 kHz              13.86 dBm
       Ref    30 dBm              Att   50 dB       SWT 2.5 ms          2.405072000 GHz                      Ref    30 dBm                  Att   50 dB       SWT 2.5 ms         2.440084000 GHz

       30    Offset    10.8 dB                                      ndB [T1]    6.00   dB                    30    Offset    10.8 dB                                       ndB [T1]    6.00   dB
                                                                    BW   1.624000000   MHz                                                                                 BW   1.640000000   MHz
                                                                                             A                                                                             Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
       20                                                           Temp 1 [T1 ndB]                          20
                                                1                               6.99   dBm                                                                1                            7.95   dBm
1 PK                                                                                                  1 PK
                                                                         2.404176000   GHz                                                                                      2.439164000   GHz
VIEW                                                                                                  VIEW                             T1                               T2
       10                        T1                               T2Temp 2 [T1 ndB]                          10                                                            Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                                                7.09   dBm LVL                                                                                         8.08   dBm LVL
                                                                         2.405800000   GHz                                                                                      2.440804000   GHz
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Date: 12.MAY.2010          14:59:15                                                                   Date: 12.MAY.2010          14:43:11


       Figure 7.4.2-1: 6dB Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel                                                  Figure 7.4.2-2: 6dB Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel




ACS Report: 10-0158.W06.22.A                                                                     Advanced Compliance Solutions                                                                Page 15


Model: AMI6                                                                                       FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                                                 IC: 864G-AMI6

                                                      * RBW 100 kHz      Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                       * RBW 30 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                          VBW 300 kHz               14.56 dBm                                                                  VBW 100 kHz               9.44 dBm
       Ref     30 dBm               Att   50 dB           SWT 2.5 ms          2.475080000 GHz                     Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 5 ms           2.404920000 GHz
        30    Offset    10.8 dB                                          ndB [T1]    6.00   dB                    30    Offset    10.8 dB                                    OBW 2.264000000    MHz
                                                                         BW   1.600000000   MHz                                                                              Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                         Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A                                                                                                   A
        20                                                                                                        20                                                                    -6.31   dBm
                                                      1                              8.54   dBm                                                                                   2.403856000   GHz
1 PK                                                                                                       1 PK
                                                                              2.474200000   GHz                                                           1                  Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
VIEW                               T1                                   T2                                 VIEW
        10                                                               Temp 2 [T1 ndB]                          10                                                                    -7.25   dBm
                                                                                     8.60   dBm LVL                                                                               2.406120000   GHz LVL
                                                                              2.475800000   GHz
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Date: 12.MAY.2010              13:58:39                                                                    Date: 12.MAY.2010          14:59:59


       Figure 7.4.2-3: 6dB Bandwidth Plot – High Channel                                                     Figure 7.4.2-4: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel

                                                      * RBW 30 kHz       Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                       * RBW 30 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                          VBW 100 kHz               10.48 dBm                                                                  VBW 100 kHz              10.72 dBm
       Ref     30 dBm               Att   40 dB           SWT 5 ms            2.439916000 GHz                     Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 5 ms           2.474920000 GHz

        30    Offset    10.8 dB                                          OBW 2.280000000    MHz                   30    Offset    10.8 dB                                    OBW 2.280000000    MHz
                                                                         Temp 1 [T1 OBW]                                                                                     Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                                                  A                                                                                     -5.65   dBm   A
        20                                                                          -5.64   dBm                   20
                                                                              2.438860000   GHz                                                                                   2.473832000   GHz
1 PK                                                                                                       1 PK                                           1
                                                  1                      Temp 2 [T1 OBW]                                                                                     Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
VIEW                                                                                                       VIEW
        10                                                                          -6.37   dBm                   10                                                                    -4.99   dBm
                                                                              2.441140000   GHz LVL                                                                               2.476112000   GHz LVL

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Date: 12.MAY.2010              14:43:46                                                                    Date: 12.MAY.2010          14:00:27


       Figure 7.4.2-5: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel                                                     Figure 7.4.2-6: 99% Bandwidth Plot – High Channel




ACS Report: 10-0158.W06.22.A                                                                          Advanced Compliance Solutions                                                             Page 16


Model: AMI6                                                                                 FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                                                            IC: 864G-AMI6

7.5           Peak Output Power Requirement - FCC Section 15.247(b)(3) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(4)

7.5.1             Measurement Procedure

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 and the RBW was set >> than the emission BW. The insertion loss for all cables and
attenuators was included as an offset value. The EUT operating at maximum power.

7.5.2             Measurement Results

Results are shown below in Table 7.5.2-1 and Figures 7.5.2-2 to 7.5.2-3 below.

                                                                    Table 7.5.2-1: Peak Output Power
                                                             Frequency                                                        Output Power
                                                               (MHz)                                                             (dBm)
                                                                    2405                                                                17.59
                                                                    2440                                                                18.69
                                                                    2475                                                                18.94

                                               * RBW 3 MHz         Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                                  * RBW 3 MHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                 VBW 10 MHz                   17.59 dBm                                                                              VBW 10 MHz              18.69 dBm
       Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB     SWT 2.5 ms             2.404600000 GHz                                Ref    30 dBm             Att       50 dB     SWT 2.5 ms        2.440356000 GHz
       30    Offset    10.8 dB                                                                                         30    Offset    10.8 dB

                                       1                                                     A                                                                            1                              A
       20                                                                                                              20

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Date: 12.MAY.2010          14:54:37                                                                             Date: 12.MAY.2010          14:48:03


       Figure 7.5.2-1: Peak Power Output – Low Channel                                                              Figure 7.5.2-2: Peak Power Output – Mid Channel
                                                                                                         * RBW 3 MHz         Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                                           VBW 10 MHz                   18.94 dBm
                                                             Ref    30 dBm             Att       50 dB     SWT 2.5 ms             2.475450000 GHz
                                                             30    Offset    10.8 dB

                                                                                                                1                                      A
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                                                      Date: 12.MAY.2010          13:56:31


                                               Figure 7.5.2-3: Peak Power Output – High Channel

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Model: AMI6                                            FCC ID: SK9AMI6                              IC: 864G-AMI6

7.6     Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions-FCC 15.247d IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5

7.6.1     Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions

7.6.1.1      Measurement Procedure

The EUT was investigated at the low and high channels of operation to determine band-edge
compliance. 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      Measurement Results

Band-edge data is displayed in Tables 7.6.1.2-1 - 7.6.1.2-3 and Figures 7.6.1.2-1 – 7.6.1.2-7.

                 Table 7.6.1.2-1: Upper Band-edge Marker Delta Method – 1S Meter
                   Level       Antenna    Correction Fundamental Field            Band-edge Field     Margin to Limit
                                                                         Delta-
 Frequency        (dBuV)       Polarity    Factors        Strength                    Strength          (dBuV/m)
                                                                         Marker
   (MHz)                                                 (dBuV/m)                    (dBuV/m)         74          54
                                                                          (dB)
                 pk    avg      (H/V)        (dB)       pk       avg               pk         avg     pk         avg
                                               Fundamental Frequency
          2475 113.53 110.12      H          0.94     114.47    99.69    53.18    61.29     46.51    12.71       7.49
          2475 114.40 111.19      V          0.94     115.34 100.76      53.88    61.46     46.88    12.54       7.12

                 Table 7.6.1.2-2: Upper Band-edge Marker Delta Method – 2S Meter
                   Level       Antenna    Correction Fundamental Field            Band-edge Field     Margin to Limit
                                                                         Delta-
 Frequency        (dBuV)       Polarity    Factors        Strength                    Strength          (dBuV/m)
                                                                         Marker
   (MHz)                                                 (dBuV/m)                    (dBuV/m)         74          54
                                                                          (dB)
                 pk    avg      (H/V)        (dB)       pk       avg               pk         avg     pk         avg
                                               Fundamental Frequency
          2475 113.12 110.75      H          0.94     114.06 100.32      52.33    61.73     47.99    12.27       6.01
          2475 113.98 111.60      V          0.94     114.92 101.17      52.94    61.98     48.23    12.02       5.77

                Table 7.6.1.2-3: Upper Band-edge Marker Delta Method – 12S Meter
                   Level       Antenna    Correction Fundamental Field            Band-edge Field     Margin to Limit
                                                                         Delta-
 Frequency        (dBuV)       Polarity    Factors        Strength                    Strength          (dBuV/m)
                                                                         Marker
   (MHz)                                                 (dBuV/m)                    (dBuV/m)         74          54
                                                                          (dB)
                 pk    avg      (H/V)        (dB)       pk       avg               pk         avg     pk         avg
                                               Fundamental Frequency
          2475 113.62 110.23      H          0.94     114.56    99.80    52.41    62.15     47.39    11.85       6.61
          2475 113.77 110.58      V          0.94     114.71 100.15      52.74    61.97     47.41    12.03       6.59




ACS Report: 10-0158.W06.22.A                            Advanced Compliance Solutions                        Page 18


Model: AMI6                                                                          FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                                             IC: 864G-AMI6

                                              * RBW 300 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]                                                                 * RBW 300 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                VBW 1 MHz                53.18 dB                                                             VBW 1 MHz                53.88 dB
       Ref   117 dBµV         * Att   20 dB     SWT 2.5 ms        -8.224000000 MHz                   Ref   117 dBµV         * Att   20 dB     SWT 2.5 ms        -8.056000000 MHz
                   1                                                                                              1
                                                              Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                                Marker 1 [T1 ]
       110                                                              59.67 dBµV                   110                                                              59.82 dBµV
                                                                   2.483692000 GHz   A                                                                           2.483572000 GHz   A

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Date: 11.MAY.2010         16:44:36                                                            Date: 11.MAY.2010         16:49:46


   Figure 7.6.1.2-1: Upper Band-edge – Hpol – 1S Meter                                          Figure 7.6.1.2-2: Upper Band-edge– Vpol – 1S Meter

                                              * RBW 300 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]                                                                 * RBW 300 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                VBW 1 MHz                52.33 dB                                                             VBW 1 MHz                52.94 dB
       Ref   117 dBµV         * Att   20 dB     SWT 2.5 ms        -8.368000000 MHz                   Ref   117 dBµV         * Att   20 dB     SWT 2.5 ms        -9.232000000 MHz
                   1                                                                                        1
                                                              Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                                Marker 1 [T1 ]
       110                                                              60.19 dBµV                   110                                                              60.19 dBµV
                                                                   2.483860000 GHz   A                                                                           2.483764000 GHz   A

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Date: 11.MAY.2010         16:21:15                                                            Date: 11.MAY.2010         16:27:09


   Figure 7.6.1.2-3: Upper Band-edge – Hpol – 2S Meter                                          Figure 7.6.1.2-4: Upper Band-edge– Vpol – 2S Meter
                                              * RBW 300 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]                                                                 * RBW 300 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                VBW 1 MHz                52.41 dB                                                             VBW 1 MHz                52.74 dB
       Ref   117 dBµV         * Att   20 dB     SWT 2.5 ms        -8.176000000 MHz                   Ref   117 dBµV         * Att   20 dB     SWT 2.5 ms        -8.056000000 MHz
                   1                                                                                             1
                                                              Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                                Marker 1 [T1 ]
       110                                                              60.43 dBµV                   110                                                              60.42 dBµV
                                                                   2.483668000 GHz   A                                                                           2.483524000 GHz   A

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       Start 2.4735 GHz                   1.2 MHz/                 Stop 2.4855 GHz                   Start 2.4735 GHz                   1.2 MHz/                 Stop 2.4855 GHz




Date: 13.MAY.2010         11:47:22                                                            Date: 13.MAY.2010         11:53:07


 Figure 7.6.1.2-5: Upper Band-edge – Hpol – 12S Meter                                          Figure 7.6.1.2-6: Upper Band-edge– Vpol – 12S Meter




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Model: AMI6                                                                                 FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                                                                   IC: 864G-AMI6

                                                                                                           * RBW 100 kHz       Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                                             VBW 300 kHz                  42.63 dB
                                                             Ref    20 dBm             * Att       30 dB     SWT 2.5 ms             5.216000000 MHz
                                                             20    Offset    10.8 dB                                           Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                                                                           1
                                                                                                                                         -29.65 dBm
                                                                                                                                    2.399872000 GHz      A
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                                                      Date: 12.MAY.2010          15:03:15


                                                              Figure 7.6.1.2-7: Lower Band-edge (Conducted)



7.6.2             RF Conducted Spurious Emissions

7.6.2.1                Measurement Procedure

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                Measurement 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 7.6.2.2-9.
                                               * RBW 100 kHz       Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                                        * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                 VBW 300 kHz                  12.99 dBm                                                                                   VBW 300 kHz              -32.45 dBm
       Ref    20 dBm             Att   40 dB     SWT 250 ms             2.406140000 GHz                                  Ref    20 dBm             Att       40 dB        SWT 1 s             7.240000000 GHz
       20    Offset    10.8 dB                                                                                           20    Offset    10.8 dB
                                                                                       1
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       Start 30 MHz                        247 MHz/                          Stop 2.5 GHz                                Start 2.5 GHz                               1 GHz/                     Stop 12.5 GHz




Date: 12.MAY.2010          15:04:42                                                                               Date: 12.MAY.2010           15:05:39


       Figure 7.6.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 2.5 GHz – Low Channel                                                           Figure 7.6.2.2-2: 2.5 GHz – 12.5 GHz – Low Channel




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Model: AMI6                                                                               FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                                                    IC: 864G-AMI6

                                                   * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                       * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                     VBW 300 kHz             -20.77 dBm                                                                   VBW 300 kHz              13.83 dBm
       Ref     20 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 1.25 s        24.800000000 GHz                     Ref     20 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 250 ms         2.440720000 GHz
       20    Offset     10.8 dB                                                                             20    Offset     10.8 dB                                                      1

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Date: 12.MAY.2010           15:06:15                                                                 Date: 12.MAY.2010           14:45:49


            Figure 7.6.2.2-3: 12.5 GHz – 25 GHz – Low Channel                                          Figure 7.6.2.2-4: 30 MHz – 2.5 GHz – Mid Channel
                                                   * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                       * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                     VBW 300 kHz             -33.03 dBm                                                                   VBW 300 kHz             -21.02 dBm
       Ref     20 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 1 s            3.060000000 GHz                     Ref     20 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 1.25 s        24.675000000 GHz
       20    Offset     10.8 dB                                                                             20    Offset     10.8 dB

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       Start 2.5 GHz                            1 GHz/                    Stop 12.5 GHz                     Start 12.5 GHz                       1.25 GHz/                       Stop 25 GHz




Date: 12.MAY.2010           14:46:23                                                                 Date: 12.MAY.2010           14:46:55


           Figure 7.6.2.2-5: 2.5 GHz – 12.5 GHz – Mid Channel                                         Figure 7.6.2.2-6: 12.5 GHz – 25 GHz – Mid Channel
                                                   * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                       * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                     VBW 300 kHz              14.82 dBm                                                                   VBW 300 kHz             -33.03 dBm
       Ref     20 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 250 ms         2.475300000 GHz                     Ref     20 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 1 s            3.060000000 GHz
       20    Offset     10.8 dB                                                       1                     20    Offset     10.8 dB

                                                                                          B                                                                                                    B
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       Start 30 MHz                         247 MHz/                       Stop 2.5 GHz                     Start 2.5 GHz                            1 GHz/                    Stop 12.5 GHz




Date: 12.MAY.2010           14:02:30                                                                 Date: 12.MAY.2010           14:46:23


        Figure 7.6.2.2-7: 30 MHz – 2.5 GHz – High Channel                                           Figure 7.6.2.2-8: 2.5 GHz – 12.5 GHz – High Channel




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Model: AMI6                                                 FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                           IC: 864G-AMI6

                                                                         * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                          VBW 300 kHz              -21.89 dBm
                                Ref    20 dBm             Att   40 dB     SWT 1.25 s         21.325000000 GHz
                                20    Offset    10.8 dB

                                                                                                                B
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                         Date: 12.MAY.2010          14:04:25


                            Figure 7.6.2.2-9: 12.5 GHz – 25 GHz – High Channel



7.6.3     Radiated Spurious Emissions (Restricted Bands) - FCC Sec. 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6

7.6.3.1    Measurement Procedure

Radiated emissions tests were made over the frequency range of 30MHz to 25 GHz, 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. The average emissions were
further corrected by applying the duty cycle correction of the EUT for comparison to the average
limit.

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.

7.6.3.2    Duty Cycle Correction

The device operates with a 27% duty cycle, therefore for average radiated measurements the
measured level was reduced by a factor 11.37dB. 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 accompanying
this report.




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Model: AMI6                                       FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                  IC: 864G-AMI6

7.6.3.3      Measurement Results

Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 25GHz are reported in the table
7.6.3.3-1 to 7.6.3.3-3 below.

                       Table 7.6.3.3-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions – 1S Meter
                          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
                                                  Low Channel
    2276.8       60.45       53.77       H           -0.12        60.33    42.28    74.0    54.0     13.7       11.7
    2276.8       59.09       52.15       V           -0.12        58.97    40.66    74.0    54.0     15.0       13.3
     2389        68.36       61.77       H            0.48        68.84    50.88    74.0    54.0     5.2         3.1
     2389        68.00       61.52       V            0.48        68.48    50.63    74.0    54.0     5.5         3.4
     4810        43.03       34.27       V            8.36        51.39    31.26    74.0    54.0     22.6       22.7
                                                 Middle Channel
    4880         44.02       34.52       V           8.61         52.63    31.76    74.0    54.0     21.4       22.2
    7320         46.08       35.16       H           13.19        59.27    36.98    74.0    54.0     14.7       17.0
    7320         48.34       37.11       V           13.19        61.53    38.93    74.0    54.0     12.5       15.1
    12200        43.33       33.51       H           23.73        67.06    45.87    83.5    63.5     16.4       17.6
                                                 High Channel
    2491         66.16       57.96       H           1.02         67.18    47.61    74.0    54.0     6.8         6.4
    2491         66.13       59.05       V           1.02         67.15    48.70    74.0    54.0     6.8         5.3
    4950         43.39       32.26       H           8.87         52.26    29.75    74.0    54.0     21.7       24.2
    4950         44.35       33.33       V           8.87         53.22    30.82    74.0    54.0     20.8       23.2
    12375        48.44       39.40       H           24.90        73.34    52.92    83.5    63.5     10.2       10.6
    12375        48.32       39.75       V           24.90        73.22    53.27    83.5    63.5     10.3       10.2


                       Table 7.6.3.3-2: Radiated Spurious Emissions – 2S Meter
                          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
                                                  Low Channel
    2276.8       60.44        53.90      H            -0.12       60.32    42.41    74.0     54.0     13.7       11.6
    2276.8       61.22        53.85      V            -0.12       61.10    42.36    74.0     54.0     12.9       11.6
     2389        68.66        61.90      H            0.48        69.14    51.01    74.0     54.0      4.9       3.0
     2389        68.33        61.90      V            0.48        68.81    51.01    74.0     54.0      5.2       3.0
     4810        42.61        33.25      H             8.36       50.97    30.24    74.0     54.0     23.0       23.8
     4810        43.51        34.17      V             8.36       51.87    31.16    74.0     54.0     22.1       22.8
                                                 Middle Channel
     4880        44.16        36.12      V            8.61        52.77    33.36    74.0     54.0     21.2       20.6
     7320        44.42        33.51      H           13.19        57.61    35.33    74.0     54.0     16.4       18.7
     7320        47.01        37.70      V           13.19        60.20    39.52    74.0     54.0     13.8       14.5
    12200        44.29        33.81      H           23.73        68.02    46.17    83.5     63.5     15.5       17.3
                                                  High Channel
     2491        59.34        52.65      H            1.02        60.36    42.30    74.0     54.0     13.6       11.7
     2491        65.59        58.42      V            1.02        66.61    48.07    74.0     54.0      7.4       5.9
     4950        44.85        33.94      V            8.87        53.72    31.43    74.0     54.0     20.3       22.6
    12375        50.23        43.06      H           24.90        75.13    56.58    83.5     63.5      8.4       6.9
    12375        49.39        41.81      V           24.90        74.29    55.33    83.5     63.5      9.2       8.2




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Model: AMI6                                 FCC ID: SK9AMI6                              IC: 864G-AMI6

                Table 7.6.3.3-3: Radiated Spurious Emissions – 12S Meter
                       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
                                               Low Channel
    2276.8    57.48       50.98       H           -0.12        57.36    39.49    74.0    54.0     16.6       14.5
    2276.8    59.23       52.81       V           -0.12        59.11    41.32    74.0    54.0     14.9       12.7
     2389     68.60       62.35       H           0.48         69.08    51.46    74.0    54.0     4.9         2.5
     2389     67.53       60.70       V           0.48         68.01    49.81    74.0    54.0     6.0         4.2
     4810     42.83       33.53       V           8.36         51.19    30.52    74.0    54.0     22.8       23.5
                                              Middle Channel
     4880     44.35       36.05       V            8.61        52.96    33.29    74.0    54.0     21.0       20.7
     7320     44.13       33.10       H           13.19        57.32    34.92    74.0    54.0     16.7       19.1
     7320     47.25       37.29       V           13.19        60.44    39.11    74.0    54.0     13.6       14.9
    12200     43.64       32.69       H           23.73        67.37    45.05    83.5    63.5     16.1       18.5
    12200     45.09       34.75       V           23.73        68.82    47.11    83.5    63.5     14.7       16.4
                                              High Channel
     2491     62.05       54.46       H           1.02         63.07    44.11    74.0    54.0     10.9        9.9
     2491     65.81       58.29       V            1.02        66.83    47.94    74.0    54.0      7.2        6.1
     4950     45.37       34.68       V            8.87        54.24    32.17    74.0    54.0     19.8       21.8
     7425     43.80       33.28       V           13.27        57.07    35.18    74.0    54.0     16.9       18.8
    12375     46.52       38.66       H           24.90        71.42    52.18    83.5    63.5     12.1       11.3
    12375     48.40       40.36       V           24.90        73.30    53.88    83.5    63.5     10.2        9.6



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: 60.45 - 0.12 = 60.33dBuV/m
Margin: 74dBuV/m – 60.33dBuV/m = 13.7dB

Example Calculation: Average

Corrected Level: 53.77 - 0.12 – 11.37 = 42.28dBuV
Margin: 54dBuV – 42.28dBuV = 11.7dB




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Model: AMI6                                                                                         FCC ID: SK9AMI6                                                                                       IC: 864G-AMI6

7.7           Peak Power Spectral Density- FCC Section 15.247(e) IC: RSS-210 A8.2(b)

7.7.1             Measurement Procedure

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 and zoomed in on. 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 170s (~Span/3 kHz).

7.7.2             Measurement Results

Results are shown below in table 7.7.2-1 and figure 7.7.2-1 to 7.7.2-3.

                                                             Table 7.7.2-1: Peak Power Spectral Density
                                                                     Frequency                                                                 PSD Level
                                                                       (MHz)                                                                    (dBm)
                                                                            2405                                                                       5.15
                                                                            2440                                                                       6.09
                                                                            2475                                                                       5.65
                                                       * RBW 3 kHz         Marker 1 [T1 ]                                                                                              * RBW 3 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                        VBW 10 kHz                     5.15 dBm                                                                                         VBW 10 kHz               6.09 dBm
       Ref    20 dBm             * Att   30 dB         * SWT 170 s              2.405050000 GHz                                      Ref    20 dBm             Att       40 dB         * SWT 170 s        2.440050000 GHz
       20    Offset    10.8 dB                                                                                                       20    Offset    10.8 dB

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       Center 2.405052 GHz                       50 kHz/                             Span 500 kHz                                    Center 2.440052 GHz                         50 kHz/                     Span 500 kHz




Date: 12.MAY.2010          15:18:03                                                                                         Date: 12.MAY.2010            14:40:19


                          Figure 7.7.2-1: PSD – Low Channel                                                                                    Figure 7.7.2-2: PSD – Mid Channel

                                                                                                                       * RBW 3 kHz         Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                                                        VBW 10 kHz                     5.65 dBm
                                                                     Ref    20 dBm             Att       40 dB         * SWT 170 s              2.475050000 GHz
                                                                     20    Offset    10.8 dB

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                                                            Date: 12.MAY.2010            14:30:33


                                                                                     Figure 7.7.2-3: PSD – High Channel

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Model: AMI6                              FCC ID: SK9AMI6                          IC: 864G-AMI6

8   CONCLUSION

In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the AMI6, 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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