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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 12-0261.W04.1A Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: AMI7 Test Begin Date: June 26, 2012 Test End Date: June 26, 2012 Report Issue Date: July 5, 2012 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 16 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 POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC: SECTION 15.207 IC: RSS-GEN 7.2.4........................ 9 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ......................................................................................................... 9 7.2.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................. 9 7.3 PEAK OUTPUT POWER - FCC SECTION 15.247(B)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1)....................................11 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method)......................................................................11 7.3.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................11 7.4 RADIATED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS - FCC SECTION 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.2 ....................................14 7.4.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................14 7.4.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................14 7.4.3 Sample Calculation: ..............................................................................................................16 8 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................16 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 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. This permissive change is to the limited modular approved AMI7 and addresses the addition of a RF filter and antenna for a specific host device. To accommodate the filter and antenna, the PCB was slightly extended. Changes to the AMI7 identified in this report are only applicable to and only utilized by the specific host device identified herein. The AMI7 contains (1) 900 MHz LAN frequency hopping spread spectrum radio and (1) 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Zigbee radio. This permissive change applies to the 900 MHz LAN radio only. 1.2 Product description The AMI7 module is a utility module designed to be integrated into a variety of electric meter form factors and utility hardware. For the purpose of this evaluation, the AMI7 was only evaluated in, and only applicable to, the specific host device identified in this report and filing. Technical details: Frequency Channel Data Rates Number of Modulation Range Separation Supported Channels (MHz) (kHz) (kbps) FSK 902.25 - 927.75 52 500 19.2 FSK 902.25 - 927.75 52 500 152.3 FSK 902.4 – 927.6 64 400 150.0 OOK 909.6 – 921.8 50 200 16.4 Antenna Type / Gain: Yagi, 8dBi (ZDA Communications US LLC. Model ZDADJ928-8YG) Operating Voltage: 24VDC (Via Range Extender Host) Manufacturer Information: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 Test Sample Serial Number(s): 6220001431, 6220001401 Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations The AMI7, as a limited modular approval, was integrated into the Itron Range Extender radiated emissions for radiated emissions. The AMI7 was also evaluated for RF conducted characteristics affected by the addition of the RF filter and PCB extension. Only those RF characteristics affected by these changes are detailed in this report. ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 2 TEST FACILITIES 2.1 Location The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address: Advanced Compliance Solutions 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Phone: (770) 831-8048 Fax: (770) 831-8598 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications ACS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), Lab Code 200612-0. Unless otherwise specified, all tests methods described within this report are covered under the ISO/IEC 17025 scope of accreditation. The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site, Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions Site have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. FCC Registration Number: 511277 Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175A-1 VCCI Member Number: 1831 • VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 • VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 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: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 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: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES The following standards were used:  ANSI C63.4-2009: 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, 2012  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2012  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 - Low-power License-exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment, Issue 8, December 2010  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue 3 December 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 Calibration AssetID Manufacturer Model # Equipment Type Serial # Last Calibration Date Due Date 1 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI - Display Spectrum Analyzers 833771/007 9/23/2011 9/23/2012 2 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI-Receiver Spectrum Analyzers 839587/003 9/23/2011 9/23/2012 30 Spectrum Technologies DRH-0118 Antennas 970102 4/27/2011 4/27/2013 73 EMCO 3104 Antennas 3211 2/11/2011 2/11/2013 152 EMCO 3825/2 LISN 9111-1905 11/2/2010 11/2/2012 Chamber EMI 167 ACS Cable Set Cable Set 167 12/21/2011 12/21/2012 168 Hewlett Packard 11947A Attenuators 44829 2/1/2012 2/1/2013 283 Rohde & Schwarz FSP40 Spectrum Analyzers 1000033 8/26/2011 8/26/2012 SMRE-200W-12.0- 291 Florida RF Cables SMRE Cables None 12/2/2011 12/2/2012 SMR-290AW- 292 Florida RF Cables 480.0-SMR Cables None 4/2/2012 4/2/2013 324 ACS Belden Cables 8214 7/6/2011 7/6/2012 331 Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 Filters 31417 7/11/2011 7/11/2012 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B Amplifiers 3008A01111 3/1/2012 8/31/2012 340 Aeroflex/Weinschel AS-20 Attenuators 7136 8/29/2011 8/29/2012 412 Electro Metrics LPA-25 Antennas 1241 7/28/2010 7/28/2012 SMS-200AW-72.0- 422 Florida RF SMR Cables 805 12/2/2011 12/2/2012 United Microwave Products, 562 Inc. AA-190-00.48.0 Cables 562 8/11/2011 8/11/2012 ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number 1 Host Itron Electricity Metering, Range Extender NA Inc. 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM EUT 1 120VAC/60Hz Figure 6-1: EUT Test Setup Note: The AMI7 module was integrated into the Itron Range Extender for showing compliance. ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 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 Yagi antenna with an N-Type male connector. The EUT is limited modular approved and professional installation required. 7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC: Section 15.207 IC: RSS-Gen 7.2.4 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 7.2.2-2. Table 7.2.2-1: Conducted EMI Results – Line 1 Frequency Level Correction Factor Limit Margin Detector (MHz) (dBuV) (dB) (dBuV) (dB) 0.174000 QP 26.90 9.9 65 37.9 0.258000 QP 23.30 10.0 62 38.2 0.330000 QP 19.30 10.0 60 40.2 0.390000 QP 16.20 10.1 58 41.9 0.462000 QP 11.70 10.0 57 45.0 0.882000 QP 10.20 10.0 56 45.8 3.672000 QP 9.50 9.9 56 46.5 4.194000 QP 9.50 9.9 56 46.5 4.488000 QP 9.40 10.0 56 46.6 6.054000 QP 9.20 10.0 73 50.8 0.198000 AV 9.40 9.9 54 44.3 0.264000 AV 8.40 10.0 51 42.9 0.330000 AV 8.00 10.0 50 41.5 0.390000 AV 7.80 10.1 48 40.3 0.456000 AV 7.60 10.0 47 39.1 0.816000 AV 7.40 10.1 46 38.6 3.642000 AV 6.80 9.9 46 39.2 4.230000 AV 6.80 9.9 46 39.2 4.500000 AV 6.80 10.0 46 39.2 6.036000 AV 6.70 10.0 50 43.3 ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 Table 7.2.2-2: Conducted EMI Results – Line 2 Frequency Level Correction Factor Limit Margin Detector (MHz) (dBuV) (dB) (dBuV) (dB) 0.276000 QP 20.80 10.0 61 40.1 0.330000 QP 18.50 10.0 60 41.0 0.492000 QP 12.90 10.0 56 43.2 0.516000 QP 12.30 10.0 56 43.7 0.984000 QP 10.10 10.0 56 45.9 4.194000 QP 10.10 9.9 56 45.9 4.668000 QP 9.40 10.0 56 46.6 17.256000 QP 9.10 9.8 60 50.9 27.042000 QP 11.40 9.4 60 48.6 29.556000 QP 12.50 9.2 73 47.5 0.288000 AV 8.10 10.0 51 42.5 0.330000 AV 7.90 10.0 50 41.6 0.492000 AV 7.70 10.0 46 38.4 0.534000 AV 7.50 10.0 46 38.5 0.942000 AV 7.30 10.0 46 38.7 4.170000 AV 6.80 9.9 46 39.2 4.686000 AV 6.80 10.0 46 39.2 16.938000 AV 6.70 9.8 50 43.3 26.982000 AV 7.30 9.4 50 42.7 29.514000 AV 8.50 9.2 50 41.5 ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 7.3 Peak Output Power - FCC Section 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1) 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) The 20dB bandwidth of the EUT was within the resolution bandwidth of spectrum analyzer, therefore the power measurement was made using the spectrum analyzer method. The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The resolution and video bandwidth were set to > 20 dB bandwidth of the emission measured. The device employs >= 50 channels therefore the power is limited to 1 Watt. FSK modulation utilizing 19.2 kbps and 152.3 kbps operate under the same mode therefore only power for the 19.2 kbps data rate is provided. Power levels between these data rates are equivalent. 7.3.2 Measurement Results Results are shown in Table 7.3.2-1 and Figures 7.3.2-1 to 7.3.2-9 below. Table 7.3.2-1: RF Output Power Frequency Data Rate Level Modulation [MHz] (kbps) [dBm] 902.25 FSK 19.2 24.96 914.75 FSK 19.2 25.18 927.75 FSK 19.2 25.15 902.4 FSK 150.0 24.93 915.0 FSK 150.0 25.05 927.6 FSK 150.0 25.21 909.6 OOK 16.4 25.18 916.0 OOK 16.4 25.18 921.8 OOK 16.4 25.21 ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 24.96 dBm VBW 10 MHz 25.18 dBm Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.300000000 MHz Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 914.570000000 MHz 40 Offset 19.9 dB 40 Offset 19.9 dB A A 30 30 1 1 1 PK 1 PK MAXH VIEW 20 20 LVL LVL 10 10 0 0 -10 -10 3DB 3DB -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Center 902.25 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 914.75 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 30.MAY.2012 14:38:26 Date: 30.MAY.2012 14:50:02 Figure 7.3.2-1: Output Power – LCH - FSK 19.2kbps Figure 7.3.2-2: Output Power – MCH - FSK 19.2kbps * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 25.15 dBm VBW 10 MHz 24.93 dBm Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 927.670000000 MHz Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.300000000 MHz 40 Offset 19.9 dB 40 Offset 19.9 dB A A 30 30 1 1 1 PK 1 PK VIEW VIEW 20 20 LVL LVL 10 10 0 0 -10 -10 3DB 3DB -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Center 927.75 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 902.4 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 30.MAY.2012 14:53:11 Date: 30.MAY.2012 16:13:35 Figure 7.3.2-3: Output Power – HCH - FSK 19.2kbps Figure 7.3.2-4: Output Power – LCH - FSK 150.kbps * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 25.05 dBm VBW 10 MHz 25.21 dBm Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 915.170000000 MHz Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 927.360000000 MHz 40 Offset 19.9 dB 40 Offset 19.9 dB A A 30 30 1 1 1 PK 1 PK VIEW VIEW 20 20 LVL LVL 10 10 0 0 -10 -10 3DB 3DB -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Center 915 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 927.6 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 30.MAY.2012 16:21:42 Date: 30.MAY.2012 16:23:37 Figure 7.3.2-5: Output Power – MCH - FSK 150.0kbps Figure 7.3.2-6: Output Power – HCH - FSK 150.0kbps ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 25.18 dBm VBW 10 MHz 25.18 dBm Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 909.540000000 MHz Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 915.760000000 MHz 40 Offset 19.9 dB 40 Offset 19.9 dB A A 30 30 1 1 1 PK 1 PK VIEW VIEW 20 20 LVL LVL 10 10 0 0 -10 -10 3DB 3DB -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Center 909.6 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 916 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 30.MAY.2012 15:41:38 Date: 30.MAY.2012 15:51:24 Figure 7.3.2-7: Output Power – LCH - OOK 16.4kbps Figure 7.3.2-8: Output Power – MCH - OOK 16.4kbps * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 25.21 dBm Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 921.680000000 MHz 40 Offset 19.9 dB A 30 1 1 PK MAXH 20 LVL 10 0 -10 3DB -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 Center 921.8 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 30.MAY.2012 16:03:19 Figure 7.3.2-9: Output Power – HCH - OOK 16.4kbps ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 7.4 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.2 7.4.1 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. The EUT was caused to generate a continuous carrier signal on the hopping channel. All available modulation modes and data rates were evaluated with worst case per mode presented below. 7.4.2 Measurement Results Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in the Tables 7.4.2-1 to 7.4.2-3 below. Table 7.4.2-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions - FSK 19.2kbps (Worst case for FSK 19.2kbps or FSK 152.3kbps - 902.25 to 927.75 MHz) 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 902.25MHz 2706.75 51.87 46.35 H -4.03 47.84 42.32 74.0 54.0 26.2 11.7 2706.75 52.14 47.55 V -4.03 48.11 43.52 74.0 54.0 25.9 10.5 3609 50.11 39.47 H -0.68 49.43 38.79 74.0 54.0 24.6 15.2 3609 49.12 39.47 V -0.68 48.44 38.79 74.0 54.0 25.6 15.2 4511.25 48.27 38.23 H 1.39 49.66 39.62 74.0 54.0 24.3 14.4 4511.25 48.16 38.36 V 1.39 49.55 39.75 74.0 54.0 24.5 14.3 5413.5 46.11 35.16 V 3.93 50.04 39.09 74.0 54.0 24.0 14.9 914.75MHz 979.26 ------ 41.51 V 1.86 ------ 43.37 ------ 54.0 ------ 10.6 2744.25 51.16 45.42 H -3.93 47.23 41.49 74.0 54.0 26.8 12.5 2744.25 52.25 47.60 V -3.93 48.32 43.67 74.0 54.0 25.7 10.3 4573.75 49.28 40.49 H 1.51 50.79 42.00 74.0 54.0 23.2 12.0 4573.75 48.13 38.64 V 1.51 49.64 40.15 74.0 54.0 24.4 13.9 927.75MHz 2783.25 50.71 44.40 H -3.83 46.88 40.57 74.0 54.0 27.1 13.4 2783.25 52.03 46.84 V -3.83 48.20 43.01 74.0 54.0 25.8 11.0 4638.75 48.12 38.84 H 1.64 49.76 40.48 74.0 54.0 24.2 13.5 4638.75 49.11 40.97 V 1.64 50.75 42.61 74.0 54.0 23.3 11.4 ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 Table 7.4.2-2: Radiated Spurious Emissions - FSK 150kbps 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 902.4MHz 2707.2 51.16 44.37 H -4.03 47.13 40.34 74.0 54.0 26.9 13.7 2707.2 50.72 43.79 V -4.03 46.69 39.76 74.0 54.0 27.3 14.2 3609.6 50.31 41.28 H -0.68 49.63 40.60 74.0 54.0 24.4 13.4 3609.6 50.22 41.61 V -0.68 49.54 40.93 74.0 54.0 24.5 13.1 915.2MHz 2745.6 50.51 43.64 H -3.93 46.58 39.71 74.0 54.0 27.4 14.3 2745.6 50.91 44.20 V -3.93 46.98 40.27 74.0 54.0 27.0 13.7 3660.8 48.05 37.26 H -0.44 47.61 36.82 74.0 54.0 26.4 17.2 3660.8 49.21 38.84 V -0.44 48.77 38.40 74.0 54.0 25.2 15.6 4576 47.57 37.42 H 1.51 49.08 38.93 74.0 54.0 24.9 15.1 4576 49.32 40.08 V 1.51 50.83 41.59 74.0 54.0 23.2 12.4 927.6MHz 2782.8 50.04 43.23 H -3.84 46.20 39.39 74.0 54.0 27.8 14.6 2782.8 50.61 43.69 V -3.84 46.77 39.85 74.0 54.0 27.2 14.1 4638 48.18 37.42 H 1.63 49.81 39.05 74.0 54.0 24.2 14.9 4638 48.78 39.88 V 1.63 50.41 41.51 74.0 54.0 23.6 12.5 Table 7.4.2-3: Radiated Spurious Emissions - OOK 16.4kbps 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 909.6MHz 2728.8 49.67 39.96 H -3.97 45.70 35.99 74.0 54.0 28.3 18.0 2728.8 49.81 41.43 V -3.97 45.84 37.46 74.0 54.0 28.2 16.5 3638.4 50.24 39.65 H -0.55 49.69 39.10 74.0 54.0 24.3 14.9 3638.4 50.16 40.44 V -0.55 49.61 39.89 74.0 54.0 24.4 14.1 4548 48.62 37.14 V 1.46 50.08 38.60 74.0 54.0 23.9 15.4 5457.6 48.04 37.67 V 4.10 52.14 41.77 74.0 54.0 21.9 12.2 916.0MHz 2748 50.37 41.94 H -3.92 46.45 38.02 74.0 54.0 27.6 16.0 2748 50.21 41.53 V -3.92 46.29 37.61 74.0 54.0 27.7 16.4 3664 48.19 36.98 H -0.43 47.76 36.55 74.0 54.0 26.2 17.5 3664 48.44 38.51 V -0.43 48.01 38.08 74.0 54.0 26.0 15.9 4580 47.19 36.37 H 1.52 48.71 37.89 74.0 54.0 25.3 16.1 4580 48.13 36.45 V 1.52 49.65 37.97 74.0 54.0 24.3 16.0 921.8MHz 2765.4 50.42 41.20 H -3.88 46.54 37.32 74.0 54.0 27.5 16.7 2765.4 50.71 41.71 V -3.88 46.83 37.83 74.0 54.0 27.2 16.2 3687.2 48.59 38.86 H -0.32 48.27 38.54 74.0 54.0 25.7 15.5 3687.2 48.55 37.57 V -0.32 48.23 37.25 74.0 54.0 25.8 16.8 4609 46.89 35.97 H 1.58 48.47 37.55 74.0 54.0 25.5 16.5 4609 48.21 37.85 V 1.58 49.79 39.43 74.0 54.0 24.2 14.6 ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: AMI7 FCC ID: SK9AMI7 IC: 864G-AMI7 7.4.3 Sample Calculation: RC = RU + CFT Where: CFT = Total Correction Factor (AF+CA+AG)-DC (Average Measurements Only) RU = Uncorrected Reading RC = Corrected Level AF = Antenna Factor CA = Cable Attenuation AG = Amplifier Gain DC = Duty Cycle Correction Factor Example Calculation: Peak Corrected Level: 51.87 - 4.03 = 47.84dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 47.84dBuV/m = 26.2dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 46.35 - 4.03 – 0 = 43.32dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 43.32dBuV = 11.7dB 8 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the AMI7, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. meets the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210 as applicable to this Class II Permissive Change. END REPORT ACS Report: 12-0261.W04.1A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16


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