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FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H

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                                                               Test Report
                                                        FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H
                                                          IC: 864G-C3A1H

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

                                      ACS Report Number: 08-0089 - 15C

                                 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering Inc.
                                              Model: C3A1H

                                              Test Begin Date: April 10, 2008
                                               Test End Date: April 15, 2008

                                             Report Issue Date: May 7, 2008




                                    FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0

      This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency.




Prepared by:
                                                                                   Reviewed by:
Ken Rivers                                                                         Kirby Munroe
Wireless Certifications Technician                                                 Director, Wireless Certifications
ACS, Inc.                                                                          ACS, Inc.

This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this
                                               report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation.
                                                        This report contains 22 pages

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


Table of Contents
1.0 General                                                                                          3
     1.1 Purpose                                                                                     3
     1.2 Product Description                                                                         3
     1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations                                                         3
2.0 Test Facilities                                                                                  3
     2.1 Location                                                                                    3
     2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications                                       3
     2.3 Radiated Emissions Test Site Description                                                    4
          2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site                                                      4
          2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS)                                                          5
     2.4 Conducted Emissions Test Site Description                                                   6
3.0 Applicable Standards and References                                                              6
4.0 List of Test Equipment                                                                           7
5.0 Support Equipment                                                                                8
6.0 EUT Setup Block Diagram                                                                          8
7.0 Summary of Tests                                                                                 9
     7.1 Antenna Requirement                                                                         9
     7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions                                                              9
          7.2.1 Test Methodology                                                                     9
          7.2.2 Test Results                                                                         9
     7.3 Radiated Emissions - Unintentional Radiation                                                11
          7.3.1 Test Methodology                                                                     11
          7.3.2 Test Results                                                                         11
     7.4 Peak Output Power                                                                           12
          7.4.1 Test Methodology                                                                     12
          7.4.2 Test Results                                                                         12
     7.5 Channel Usage                                                                               13
          7.5.1 Carrier Frequency Separation                                                         13
                   7.5.1.1 Test Methodology                                                          13
                   7.5.1.2 Test Results                                                              13
          7.5.2 Number of Hopping Channels                                                           14
          7.5.3 Channel Dwell Time                                                                   14
                   7.5.3.1 Test Methodology                                                          14
                   7.5.3.2 Test Results                                                              14
          7.5.4 20dB Bandwidth                                                                       15
                   7.5.4.1 Test Methodology                                                          15
                   7.5.4.2 Test Results                                                              15
     7.6 Band-edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions                                                 17
          7.6.1 Band-edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions                                       17
                   7.6.1.1 Test Methodology                                                          17
                   7.6.1.2 Test Results                                                              17
          7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions                                                      18
                   7.6.2.1 Test Methodology                                                          18
                   7.6.2.2 Test Results                                                              18
          7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions – Intentional Radiation (Restricted Bands)               21
                   7.6.3.1 Test Methodology                                                          21
                   7.6.3.2 Duty Cycle Correction                                                     21
                   7.6.3.3 Test Results                                                              21
                   7.6.3.4 Sample Calculations                                                       22
8.0 CONCLUSION                                                                                       22

Additional Exhibits Included In Filing
Test Setup Photographs
BOM (Parts List)
Schematics




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


Model: C3A1H                            FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                            IC: 864G-C3A1H


1.0 GENERAL

   1.1 Purpose
   The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15 Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of
   Federal Regulations and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210. The purpose
   for this evaluation is the replacement of the RF ASIC chip with a manufacturer’s equivalent.

   1.2 Product Description

   The C3A1H is an electric watt meter for residential customers which provides automated meter
   reading capabilities. The C3A1H utilizes a 900MHz frequency hopping spread spectrum radio.

   Manufacturer Information:
   Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
   313 North Highway 11
   West Union, SC 29696

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

   Detailed photographs of the EUT are filed separately with this filing.

   1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations
   The C3A1H was tested against the full requirements for CFR 47 Part 15.247 and IC RSS-210 per
   manufacturer’s request although it would be expected that some characteristics would not degrade
   when compared to the original certification data.

   The C3A1H is available in a monophase and polyphase configuration. The monophase operates at
   240VAC while the polyphase is auto-ranging and can operate at voltages between 120VAC and
   480VAC. All configurations were tested and the worst case data presented in this report.

2.0 TEST FACILITIES

   2.1 Location
   The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address:

     Advanced Compliance Solutions
     5015 B.U. Bowman Drive
     Buford, GA 30518
     Phone: (770) 831-8048
     Fax: (770) 831-8598

   2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications
   The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site, Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions Site
   have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the
   Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. In
   addition, ACS is compliant to ISO 17025 as certified by the National Institute of Standards and
   Technology under their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. The following
   certification numbers have been issued in recognition of these accreditations and certifications:

   FCC Registration Number: 894540
   Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175
   VCCI Member Number: 1831
           ƒ VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526
           ƒ VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608
   NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0


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Model: C3A1H                           FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                IC: 864G-C3A1H


   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
                                                                      Diamete
                                                                         r


                                                                                  20 Feet


                                            30 Feet

                         Figure 2.3-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site




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Model: C3A1H                           FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                              IC: 864G-C3A1H


      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: C3A1H                             FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                 IC: 864G-C3A1H


   2.4 Conducted Emissions Test Site Description
       The AC mains conducted EMI site is located in the main EMC lab. It consists of an 8’ x 8’ solid
       aluminum horizontal group reference plane (GRP) bonded every 3” to an 8’ X 8’ vertical ground
       plane.

       The site is of sufficient size to test table top and floor standing equipment in accordance with
       section 6.1.4 of ANSI C63.4.

       A diagram of the room is shown below in figure 4.1.3-1:




                    Vertical Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)




                                                        Non-Conductive EUT Table
                                                            (1m x 1.5m x .8m)


               .4 Meters




                 .8 Meters


                                                              Horizontal Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)

                LISN
                             Figure 2.4-1: AC Mains Conducted EMI Site

3.0 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES
The following standards were used:

   ™   ANSI C63.4-2003: Method of Measurements of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and
       Electronic Equipment in the 9KHz to 40GHz
   ™   US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization Procedures,
       2007
   ™   US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional
       Radiators, 2007
   ™   FCC OET Bulletin 65 Appendix C - Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
       Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, 2001
   ™   FCC Public Notice DA 00-705 - Filing and Measurement Guidelines for Frequency Hopping Spread
       Spectrum Systems, March 30, 2000
   ™   Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 - Low-power License-exempt
       Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment, Issue 7 June 2007




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    Model: C3A1H                        FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                         IC: 864G-C3A1H


   4.0 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT
   All test equipment used for regulatory testing is calibrated yearly or according to manufacturer’s
   specifications.
                                      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      10-26-2008
   2 Rohde & Schwarz          Spectrum Analyzers ESMI-Receiver               839587/003      10-26-2008
  22 Agilent                  Amplifiers             8449B                   3008A00526      10-25-2008
  25 Chase                    Antennas               CBL6111                 1043            06-06-2008
  30 Spectrum Technologies Antennas                  DRH-0118                970102          05-10-2008
  70 Rohde & Schwarz          Spectrum Analyzers ESH-3                       879676/050      10-24-2008
  73 Agilent                  Amplifiers             8447D                   2727A05624      12-19-2008
 152 EMCO                     LISN                   3825/2                  9111-1905       03-26-2009
 153 EMCO                     LISN                   3825/2                  9411-2268       11-27-2008
 167 ACS                      Cable Set              Chamber EMI Cable Set 167               01-04-2009
 193 ACS                      Cable Set              OATS cable Set          193             01-04-2009
 277 Emco                     Antennas               93146                   9904-5199       06-18-2008
 283 Rohde & Schwarz          Spectrum Analyzers FSP40                       1000033         11-09-2008
 331 Microwave Circuits       Filters                H1G513G1                31417           08-27-2008
 338 Hewlett Packard          Amplifiers             8449B                   3008A01111      10-24-2008
 339 Aeroflex/Weinschel       Attenuators            AS-18                   7142            08-20-2008
                                                     SMRE-200W-12.0-
 343 Florida RF Cables        Cables                 SMRE                    N/A             11-21-2008
                                                     SMS-290AW-480.0-
 344 Florida RF Cables        Cables                 SMR                     N/A             01-16-2009




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Model: C3A1H                             FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                        IC: 864G-C3A1H


5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

                                   Table 5-3: Support Equipment
   Item   Equipment Type          Manufacturer Model Number            Serial Number     FCC ID

      The EUT was tested as a stand alone device and no support equipment was utilized.




6.0 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM




                                                           Spectrum Analyzer




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




                                 240 VAC Monophase                             240 VAC Monophase
                                 120-480 VAC Polyphase                         120-480 VAC Polyphase

      Configuration 1                                      Configuration 2


                                      Figure 6-1: EUT Test Setup

*See Test Setup photographs for additional detail.




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Model: C3A1H                                      FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                                 IC: 864G-C3A1H


7.0 SUMMARY OF TESTS
Along with the tabular data shown below, plots were taken of all signals deemed important enough to
document.

7.1 Antenna Requirement
The C3A1H utilizes an integral antenna which can not be removed.

7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions

7.2.1 Test Methodology
ANSI C63.4 sections 6 and 7 were the guiding documents for this evaluation. Conducted emissions were
performed from 150kHz to 30MHz with the spectrum analyzer’s resolution bandwidth set to 9kHz and the
video bandwidth set to 30kHz. The calculation for the conducted emissions is as follows:

Corrected Reading = Analyzer Reading + LISN Loss + Cable Loss
Margin = Applicable Limit - Corrected Reading

7.2.2 Test Results
Results of the test are shown below in and Table 7.2-1 to 7.2-4.

                          Table 7.2-1: Conducted EMI Results – Mono Phase 240 VAC
                                       Total
             Uncorrected Reading                                                       Limit                       Margin
 Frequency                           Correction   Corrected Level (dBuV)
                   (dBuV)                                                             (dBuV)                        (dB)               Line
   (MHz)                              Factor
                                        (dB)
             Quasi-Peak   Average                 Quasi-Peak   Average     Quasi-Peak      Average       Quasi-Peak     Average
                                                               Line 1
   0.23         35.5        27.7       9.80         45.30        37.50       62.45             52.45       17.1             14.9       GND
    0.3         20.1        11.2       9.80         29.90        21.00       60.24             50.24       30.3             29.2       GND
   0.35         34.3        27.4       9.80         44.10        37.20       58.96             48.96       14.9             11.8       GND
   0.46         23.7        21.7       9.80         33.50        31.50       56.69             46.69       23.2             15.2       GND
    0.6         20.7        19.1       9.80         30.50        28.90       56.00             46.00       25.5             17.1       GND
   25.17        24.8        24.3       10.20        35.00        34.50       60.00             50.00       25.0             15.5       GND
                                                               Line 2
   0.23         35.9        28.1       9.80         45.70        37.90       62.45             52.45       16.7             14.5       GND
   0.29         18.4        10.8       9.80         28.20        20.60       60.52             50.52       32.3             29.9       GND
   0.35         34.7        27.9       9.80         44.50        37.70       58.96             48.96       14.5             11.3       GND
   0.45         23.9        22.1       9.80         33.70        31.90       56.88             46.88       23.2             15.0       GND
    0.7         19.9        17.8       9.80         29.70        27.60       56.00             46.00       26.3             18.4       GND
   25.17        24.2        23.8       10.20        34.40        34.00       60.00             50.00       25.6             16.0       GND


                          Table 7.2-2: Conducted EMI Results – Poly Phase 120 VAC
                                       Total
              Uncorrected Reading                                                      Limit                       Margin
 Frequency                           Correction   Corrected Level (dBuV)
                    (dBuV)                                                            (dBuV)                        (dB)                Line
   (MHz)                              Factor
                                        (dB)
             Quasi-Peak    Average                Quasi-Peak    Average    Quasi-Peak          Average   Quasi-Peak         Average
                                                                Line 1
   0.15         33.4        23.5       9.80         43.20         33.30       66.00             56.00       22.8             22.7      GND
   0.26         34.4        24.1       9.80         44.20         33.90       61.43             51.43       17.2             17.5      GND
   0.39         29.3        19.2       9.80         39.10         29.00       58.06             48.06       19.0             19.1      GND
   0.51         13.4        11.2       9.80         23.20         21.00       56.00             46.00       32.8             25.0      GND
   0.69         19.2        13.5       9.80         29.00         23.30       56.00             46.00       27.0             22.7      GND
   18.89        9.5          4         10.11        19.61         14.11       60.00             50.00       40.4             35.9      GND
                                                                Line 2
   0.26         38.2        30.1       9.80         48.00         39.90       61.43             51.43       13.4             11.5      GND
   0.39         34.6        25.9       9.80         44.40         35.70       58.06             48.06       13.7             12.4      GND
   0.68         31.5        26.1       9.80         41.30         35.90       56.00             46.00       14.7             10.1      GND
   1.06         28.8        18.2       9.80         38.60         28.00       56.00             46.00       17.4             18.0      GND
   1.77         25.8        15.5       9.80         35.60         25.30       56.00             46.00       20.4             20.7      GND
   21.89         10         4.5        10.03        20.03         14.53       60.00             50.00       40.0             35.5      GND




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Model: C3A1H                                     FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                               IC: 864G-C3A1H


                          Table 7.2-3: Conducted EMI Results – Poly Phase 240 VAC
                                      Total
             Uncorrected Reading                                                     Limit                     Margin
 Frequency                          Correction   Corrected Level (dBuV)
                   (dBuV)                                                           (dBuV)                      (dB)              Line
   (MHz)                             Factor
                                       (dB)
             Quasi-Peak   Average                Quasi-Peak   Average     Quasi-Peak     Average     Quasi-Peak     Average
                                                              Line 1
   0.26         32.4       22.3        9.80        42.20        32.10       61.43            51.43      19.2            19.3      GND
   0.39          29        19.3        9.80        38.80        29.10       58.06            48.06      19.3            19.0      GND
   0.53         28.5       19.7        9.80        38.30        29.50       56.00            46.00      17.7            16.5      GND
   0.67         24.1       16.2        9.80        33.90        26.00       56.00            46.00      22.1            20.0      GND
    0.9         20.3       11.5        9.80        30.10        21.30       56.00            46.00      25.9            24.7      GND
   2.09         21.7       12.8        9.80        31.50        22.60       56.00            46.00      24.5            23.4      GND
                                                              Line 2
   0.39         37.7       28.8        9.80        47.50        38.60       58.06            48.06      10.6             9.5      GND
   0.52         38.8       30.3        9.80        48.60        40.10       56.00            46.00       7.4             5.9      GND
   0.67          37        29.1        9.80        46.80        38.90       56.00            46.00       9.2             7.1      GND
     8           33         24         9.90        42.90        33.90       60.00            50.00      17.1            16.1      GND
   0.935        32.8       24.1        9.80        42.60        33.90       56.00            46.00      13.4            12.1      GND
   2.18         29.5        20         9.80        39.30        29.80       56.00            46.00      16.7            16.2      GND


                          Table 7.2-4: Conducted EMI Results – Poly Phase 480 VAC
                                      Total
             Uncorrected Reading                                                     Limit                     Margin
 Frequency                          Correction   Corrected Level (dBuV)
                   (dBuV)                                                           (dBuV)                      (dB)              Line
   (MHz)                             Factor
                                       (dB)
             Quasi-Peak   Average                Quasi-Peak   Average     Quasi-Peak     Average     Quasi-Peak     Average
                                                              Line 1
   0.39          32        25.3        9.80        41.80        35.10       58.06            48.06     16.3             13.0      GND
   0.53         34.9       28.3        9.80        44.70        38.10       56.00            46.00     11.3              7.9      GND
   0.66         35.5       28.5        9.80        45.30        38.30       56.00            46.00     10.7              7.7      GND
   0.79         33.7       27.3        9.80        43.50        37.10       56.00            46.00     12.5              8.9      GND
   0.93         32.9       26.7        9.80        42.70        36.50       56.00            46.00     13.3              9.5      GND
   2.83         29.4       22.4        9.80        39.20        32.20       56.00            46.00     16.8             13.8      GND
                                                              Line 2
   0.27         31.3       20.7        9.80        41.10        30.50       61.12            51.12     20.0             20.6      GND
    0.4         28.7       19.4        9.80        38.50        29.20       57.85            47.85     19.4             18.7      GND
   0.52         25.4       17.6        9.80        35.20        27.40       56.00            46.00     20.8             18.6      GND
   0.89         25.5       17.7        9.80        35.30        27.50       56.00            46.00     20.7             18.5      GND
   1.06         24.1        17         9.80        33.90        26.80       56.00            46.00     22.1             19.2      GND
   2.78          21        14.5        9.80        30.80        24.30       56.00            46.00     25.2             21.7      GND




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Model: C3A1H                                    FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                         IC: 864G-C3A1H


7.3 Radiated Emissions - Unintentional Radiation

7.3.1 Test Methodology
Radiated emissions tests were performed over the frequency range of 30MHz to 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 were made with the
Spectrum Analyzer’s resolution bandwidth set to 120 KHz for measurements above 30MHz. Average
measurements are taken with the RBW and VBW were set to 1MHz and 10 Hz respectively for
measurements above 1000MHz.

Measurements were performed for all configurations and voltages.                            Worst case data for each
configuration is presented below.

7.3.2 Test Results
Results of the test are given in Table 7.3-1 and 7.3-2 below:

               Table 7.3-1: Radiated Emissions Tabulated Data – Mono Phase 240 VAC
                        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        ---------    17.83       H            -7.50     ---------    10.33    --------    40.0       ---------       29.67
    70.95      ---------    18.37       H           -20.55     ---------    -2.18    --------    40.0       ---------       42.18
   75.491      ---------    37.72       V           -19.91     ---------    17.81    --------    40.0       ---------       22.19
    79.56      ---------    53.59       V           -19.18     ---------    34.41    --------    40.0       ---------       5.59
    83.89      ---------    36.45       V           -18.09     ---------    18.36    --------    40.0       ---------       21.64
    88.2       ---------    42.82       V           -17.29     ---------    25.53    --------    43.5       ---------       17.97
    96.45      ---------    41.60       V           -15.71     ---------    25.89    --------    43.5       ---------       17.61
   104.85      ---------    33.50       H           -15.32     ---------    18.18    --------    43.5       ---------       25.32
   591.52      ---------    19.61       H            -4.78     ---------    14.83    --------    46.0       ---------       31.17
   956.89      ---------    19.92       H            1.84      ---------    21.76    --------    46.0       ---------       24.24
            * Note: All emissions above 956.89 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit.

                Table 7.3-2: Radiated Emissions Tabulated Data – Poly Phase 120 VAC
                        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
    40.77      ---------    51.89       V           -14.37     ---------    37.52    --------    40.0       ---------       2.48
    42.93      ---------    54.35       V           -15.41     ---------    38.94    --------    40.0       ---------       1.06
     72        ---------    47.00       V           -20.42     ---------    26.58    --------    40.0       ---------       13.42
    83.67      ---------    51.69       V           -18.15     ---------    33.54    --------    40.0       ---------       6.46
    107.6      ---------    51.60       V           -14.40     ---------    37.20    --------    43.5       ---------       6.30
    136.7      ---------    21.82       H           -14.43     ---------     7.39    --------    43.5       ---------       36.11
   151.79      ---------    21.59       H           -15.07     ---------     6.52    --------    43.5       ---------       36.98
   164.72      ---------    18.72       H           -15.68     ---------     3.04    --------    43.5       ---------       40.46
   209.99      ---------    29.98       V           -15.30     ---------    14.68    --------    43.5       ---------       28.82
   840.49      ---------    26.86       H            0.08      ---------    26.94    --------    46.0       ---------       19.06
            * Note: All emissions above 840.49 MHz were attenuated below the permissible limit.




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Model: C3A1H                                         FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                           IC: 864G-C3A1H


7.4 Peak Output Power

7.4.1 Test Methodology (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.

7.4.2 Test Results
Results are shown in table 7.4-1 and figures 7.4-1 to 7.4-3 below:

                                               Table 7.4-1: RF Output Power
                                             Frequency                 Level
                                               [MHz]                  [dBm]
                                              909.564                  21.58
                                              916.176                  21.27
                                              921.700                  21.12

                                                                      * RBW 3 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 10 MHz              21.58 dBm
                           Ref    30 dBm            Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms      909.450000000 MHz
                           30    Offset    10 dB
                                                                  1
                                                                                                           A
                           20

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                    Date: 11.APR.2008          09:48:47


                                     Figure 7.4-1: Output power – Low Channel
                                                                      * RBW 3 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 10 MHz              21.27 dBm
                           Ref    30 dBm            Att   50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms      915.830000000 MHz
                           30    Offset    10 dB
                                                                  1
                                                                                                           A
                           20

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                    Date: 11.APR.2008          10:05:32


                                     Figure 7.4-2: Output power – Mid Channel
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                                                                       * RBW 3 MHz     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                        VBW 10 MHz                21.12 dBm
                           Ref    30 dBm            Att   50 dB         SWT 2.5 ms        921.600000000 MHz
                           30    Offset    10 dB
                                                                   1
                                                                                                              A
                           20

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                   Date: 11.APR.2008           10:10:35


                                    Figure 7.4-3: Output power – High Channel


7.5 Channel Usage Requirements

7.5.1 Carrier Frequency Separation

7.5.1.1 Test Methodology
The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The span of
the spectrum analyzer was set wide enough to capture two adjacent peaks and the RBW and VBW were
set to ≥ 1% of the span.

7.5.1.2 Test Results
The maximum 20dB bandwidth of the hopping channel was measured to be 188.00kHz (See figures
7.5.4-1 to 7.5.4-3 below). The adjacent channel separation was measured to be 194.00kHz. Results are
shown in figure 7.5.1-1 below:

                                                                       * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                        VBW 300 kHz               -0.22 dB
                           Ref    30 dBm            Att   50 dB         SWT 2.5 ms        194.000000000 kHz

                           30    Offset    10 dB                                       Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                    1                                  1          21.36 dBm
                                                                                          915.999000000 MHz   A
                           20

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                   Date: 15.APR.200 8          09:38:12


                                   Figure 7.5.1-1: Carrier Frequency Separation


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7.5.2 Number of Hopping Channels
The 20dB bandwidth of the device is less than 250 kHz. The device employs 50 hopping channels as
required. Results are shown in Figure 7.5.2-1 below:
                                                                     * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                      VBW 300 kHz               21.14 dBm
                           Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB      SWT 2.5 ms        909.560000000 MHz
                           30    Offset    10 dB                                     Marker 2 [T1 ]
                                          1                                                         2 dBm
                                                                                                21.04
                                                                                        921.752000000 MHz   B
                           20

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                   Date: 11.APR.2008           11:25:37


                                   Figure 7.5.2-1: Number of Hopping Channels

7.5.3 Channel Dwell Time

7.5.3.1 Test Methodology
The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The hopping
channel is centered on the analyzer and the span set to 0 Hz. The RBW was set to 1 MHz and the VBW
to 3 MHz. Sweep time was set to 60 ms to capture the burst duration of the emission. The marker –delta
function of the analyzer was employed to measure the burst duration.

7.5.3.2 Test Results
The duration of the RF transmission is 45 ms. There is a minimum 2 second rest period in which the
device hops to another channel according to the pseudorandom frequency table before transmitting
another 45ms burst. Therefore the average time of occupancy on any channel in a 20 second period is
45ms. A single transmission is shown in figure 7.5.3-1 below:

                                                                      RBW 1 MHz      Delta 2 [T1 ]
                                                                      VBW 3 MHz                -21.91 dB
                           Ref    30 dBm             Att   50 dB      SWT 60 ms             45.000000 ms
                           30    Offset    10 dB                                     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                                19.20 dBm
                                  1                                                                         A
                           20                                                              -80.000000 µs

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                                      TRG -6.2 dBm
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                           Center 909.564 MHz                      6 ms/




                   Date: 15.APR.2008           10:18:37


                                            Figure 7.5.3-1: Channel Dwell Time

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Model: C3A1H                                         FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                               IC: 864G-C3A1H


7.5.4 20dB Bandwidth

7.5.4.1 Test Methodology
The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The
spectrum analyzer span was set to 2 to 3 times the estimated 20 dB bandwidth of the emission. The
RBW was to ≥ 1% of the estimated 20 dB bandwidth. The trace was set to max hold with a peak detector
active. The Delta function of the analyzer was utilized to determine the 20 dB bandwidth of the emission.
The span and RBW were examined and re-adjusted if necessary to meet the requirements of 2 to 3 times
the 20 bandwidth for the span and ≥ 1% of the 20 dB bandwidth for the RBW.

7.5.4.2 Test Results
The maximum 20dB bandwidth was found to be approximately 188.00kHz. Results are shown below in
Table 7.5.4-1 and Figures 7.5.4-1 through 7.5.4-3.

                                                       Table 7.5.4-1
                                             Frequency            20dB Bandwidth
                                               (MHz)                   (kHz)
                                              909.564                   160
                                              916.176                   171
                                              921.700                   188

                                                                        * RBW 30 kHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                         VBW 100 kHz               21.24 dBm
                           Ref    30 dBm            Att   50 dB          SWT 2.5 ms        909.569000000 MHz

                           30    Offset    10 dB                                        ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                                    1                   BW 160.000000000   kHz
                                                                                        Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                           20
                                                                                                    1.26   dBm
                    1 PK
                                                                                           909.492000000   MHz
                    MAXH
                           10                                                           Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                                                                    1.18   dBm LVL
                                                     T1                            T2
                                                                                           909.652000000   MHz
                           0



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                    Date: 11.APR.200 8         09:55:48


                                  Figure 7.5.4-1: 20dB Bandwidth Low Channel




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                                                                     * RBW 30 kHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                      VBW 100 kHz               21.11 dBm
                        Ref    30 dBm            Att   50 dB          SWT 2.5 ms        915.989000000 MHz

                        30    Offset    10 dB                                        ndB [T1]   20.00    dB
                                                                 1                   BW 171.000000000    kHz
                                                                                     Temp 1 [T1 ndB]           A
                        20
                                                                                                 1.37    dBm
                 1 PK
                                                                                        915.905000000    MHz
                 MAXH
                        10                                                           Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                                                T2               1.39    dBm LVL
                                                  T1
                                                                                        916.076000000    MHz
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                 Date: 11.APR.200 8         10:07:05


                                Figure 7.5.4-2: 20dB Bandwidth Mid Channel

                                                                     * RBW 30 kHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                      VBW 100 kHz               21.00 dBm
                        Ref    30 dBm            Att   50 dB          SWT 2.5 ms        921.753000000 MHz

                        30    Offset    10 dB                                         ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                                  1                   BW 188.000000000   kHz
                                                                                      Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                        20
                                                                                                  0.84   dBm
                 1 PK
                                                                                         921.661000000   MHz
                 MAXH
                        10                                                            Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                                                                                  0.71   dBm LVL
                                                 T1                                 T2
                                                                                         921.849000000   MHz
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                 Date: 11.APR.200 8         10:11:51


                               Figure 7.5.4-3: 20dB Bandwidth High Channel




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Model: C3A1H                                                                                        FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                                                IC: 864G-C3A1H


7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions

7.6.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions

7.6.1.1 Test Methodology
The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The EUT
was investigated at the lowest and highest channel available to determine band-edge compliance. For
each measurement the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 100 kHz, which is ≥ 1% of the span, and the
VBW was set to 300kHz.

7.6.1.2 Test Results
In a 100 kHz bandwidth at the lower and upper band-edge, the radio frequency power that was 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. Band-edge compliance is displayed in Figures 7.6.1-1 and 7.6.1-4
                                                            * RBW 100 kHz    Delta 1 [T1 ]                                                                       * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                             VBW 300 kHz                53.99 dB                                                                  VBW 300 kHz               53.35 dB
         Ref       30 dBm               Att     50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms           9.184500000 MHz                      Ref      30 dBm            Att    50 dB    SWT 2.5 ms         -6.245000000 MHz

         30       Offset    10 dB                                            Marker 1 [T1 ]                            30      Offset    10 dB                                   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                                1
                                                                                       -32.78 dBm                          1                                                               -32.28 dBm
                                                                                900.409500000 MHz    A                                                                              928.000000000 MHz    A
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 Date : 11.A PR.200 8           09:5 8:54                                                                       Date : 11.A PR.200 8         10:1 4:00



             Figure 7.6.1-1: Lower Band-edge                                                                                   Figure 7.6.1-2: Upper Band-edge
                                                             * RBW 100 kHz    Delta 1 [T1 ]                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 300 kHz                52.89 dB                                                                 VBW 300 kHz               51.82 dB
          Ref       30 dBm               Att     50 dB        SWT 2.5 ms           8.465600000 MHz                     Ref      30 dBm            Att    50 dB    SWT 2.5 ms         -7.628272000 MHz

             30    Offset    10 dB                                            Marker 1 [T1 ]                           30      Offset    10 dB                                   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                             1 dBm
                                                                                        -31.32                                 1                                                           -30.74 dBm
                                                                                 901.123200000 MHz       A                                                                          929.389040000 MHz    A
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  Date : 14.A PR.200 8              09:0 9:55                                                                   Date : 14.A PR.200 8         09:5 1:19



Figure 7.6.1-3: Lower Band-edge – Hopping                                                                       Figure 7.6.1-4: Upper Band-edge - Hopping




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7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions

7.6.2.1 Test Methodology
The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The EUT
was investigated for conducted spurious emissions from 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the highest
fundamental frequency. Measurements were made at the low, center and high channels of the EUT. For
each measurement, the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 100kHz. A peak detector function was
used with the trace set to max hold.

7.6.2.1 Test Results
All emissions found were greater than 20dB down from the fundamental carrier. The RF conducted
spurious emissions were measured in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz. Results are shown below in Figure
7.6.2-1 through 7.6.2-6.


                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz               21.13 dBm
                          Ref    30 dBm           * Att   30 dB        SWT 100 ms        910.760000000 MHz

                          30    Offset    10 dB
                                                                                                   1
                                                                                                             B
                          20

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                   Date: 11.APR.200 8         10:01:43


                Figure 7.6.2-1 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Low Channel

                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz              -36.80 dBm
                          Ref    30 dBm           * Att   30 dB        SWT 900 ms          4.960000000 GHz

                          30    Offset    10 dB

                                                                                                             B
                          20

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                   Date: 11.APR.200 8         10:03:02


                Figure 7.6.2-2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Low Channel


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                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz               21.05 dBm
                        Ref    30 dBm             * Att   30 dB        SWT 100 ms        916.580000000 MHz

                        30    Offset    10 dB
                                                                                                   1
                                                                                                             B
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                 Date: 11.APR.200 8          10:07:48


               Figure 7.6.2-3 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Mid Channel

                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz              -33.83 dBm
                        Ref    30 dBm             * Att   30 dB        SWT 900 ms          1.828000000 GHz

                        30    Offset    10 dB

                                                                                                             B
                        20

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                 Date: 11.APR.200 8          10:08:48


               Figure 7.6.2-4 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – Mid Channel




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                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz               20.93 dBm
                        Ref    30 dBm             * Att   30 dB        SWT 100 ms        922.400000000 MHz

                        30    Offset    10 dB                                         Marker 2 [T1 ]
                                                                                                -35.75
                                                                                                     1 dBm
                                                                                         460.680000000 MHz   B
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                 Date: 11.APR.200 8          10:15:34


               Figure 7.6.2-5 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – High Channel

                                                                      * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                       VBW 300 kHz              -33.71 dBm
                        Ref    30 dBm             * Att   30 dB        SWT 900 ms          1.828000000 GHz

                        30    Offset    10 dB

                                                                                                             B
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                 Date: 11.APR.200 8          10:17:11


               Figure 7.6.2-6 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions – High Channel




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7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions – Intentional Radiation (Restricted Bands)

7.6.3.1 Test Methodology
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, average measurements were made using an RBW of 1
MHz and a VBW of 10 Hz and peak measurements were made with RBW of 1 MHz and a VBW of 1
MHz.

The EUT was caused to generate a continuous carrier signal on the hopping channel.

Measurements were performed for all configurations and voltages.                         Worst case data for each
configuration is presented below.

7.6.3.2 Duty Cycle Correction
For average radiated measurements, the measured level was reduced by a factor 6.94dB to account for
the duty cycle of the EUT. Referencing the dwell time justification in section 7.5.3 above the worst case
duty cycle within 100ms is 45% or 45ms. The duty cycle correction factor is determined using the
formula: 20log (0.45)=6.94dB.

7.6.3.3 Test Results
Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in Tables 7.6.3-1 and
7.6.3-2.

                Table 7.6.3-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions – Monophase 240VAC
                       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
   2728.74    53.50        53.50      H          0.28          53.78       46.85    74.0       54.0     20.22        7.15
   2728.74    58.00        58.00      V          0.03          58.03       51.09    74.0       54.0     15.97        2.91
   3638.32    52.97        52.97      H          3.38          56.35       49.42    74.0       54.0     17.65        4.58
   3638.32    52.36        52.36      V          3.41          55.77       48.83    74.0       54.0     18.23        5.17
   4547.9     52.42        52.42      H          5.48          57.90       50.96    74.0       54.0     16.10        3.04
   4547.9     50.30        50.30      V          5.40          55.70       48.76    74.0       54.0     18.30        5.24
   5457.48    45.86        45.86      H          8.10          53.96       47.02    74.0       54.0     20.04        6.98
   5457.48    45.72        45.72      V          8.29          54.01       47.08    74.0       54.0     19.99        6.92
                                                           Mid Channel
   2748.03    47.40        47.40      H          0.34          47.74       40.81    74.0       54.0     26.26        13.19
   2748.03    46.25        46.25      V          0.09          46.34       39.41    74.0       54.0     27.66        14.59
   3664.04    51.97        51.97      H          3.49          55.46       48.53    74.0       54.0     18.54         5.47
   3664.04    52.78        52.78      V          3.53          56.31       49.37    74.0       54.0     17.69         4.63
   4580.05    49.80        49.80      H          5.57          55.37       48.43    74.0       54.0     18.63         5.57
   4580.05    50.67        50.67      V          5.50          56.17       49.24    74.0       54.0     17.83         4.76
                                                           High Channel
    2765.1    53.02        53.02      H          0.40          53.42       46.48    74.0       54.0     20.58        7.52
    2765.1    51.53        51.53      V          0.15          51.68       44.74    74.0       54.0     22.32        9.26
    3686.8    52.24        52.24      H          3.59          55.83       48.90    74.0       54.0     18.17        5.10
    3686.8    52.02        52.02      V          3.63          55.65       48.71    74.0       54.0     18.35        5.29
    4608.5    50.69        50.69      H          5.65          56.34       49.40    74.0       54.0     17.66        4.60
    4608.5    52.21        52.21      V          5.59          57.80       50.87    74.0       54.0     16.20        3.13
  * The magnitude of all emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement system.

ACS Report: 08-0089 – 15C                     Advanced Compliance Solutions                                      Page 21


Model: C3A1H                                    FCC ID: SK9C3A-1H                                       IC: 864G-C3A1H


                   Table 7.6.3-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions – Polyphase 120VAC
                         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
   2728.74      48.66        48.66      H          0.28          48.94       42.01    74.0       54.0     25.06        11.99
   2728.74      47.03        47.03      V          0.03          47.06       40.12    74.0       54.0     26.94        13.88
   3638.32      54.09        54.09      H          3.38          57.47       50.54    74.0       54.0     16.53         3.46
   3638.32      52.65        52.65      V          3.41          56.06       49.12    74.0       54.0     17.94         4.88
   4547.9       53.01        53.01      H          5.48          58.49       51.55    74.0       54.0     15.51         2.45
   4547.9       51.99        51.99      V          5.40          57.39       50.45    74.0       54.0     16.61         3.55
   5457.48      46.71        46.71      H          8.10          54.81       47.87    74.0       54.0     19.19         6.13
   5457.48      47.04        47.04      V          8.29          55.33       48.40    74.0       54.0     18.67         5.60
                                                             Mid Channel
   2748.03      46.89        46.89      H          0.34          47.23       40.30    74.0       54.0     26.77        13.70
   2748.03      48.21        48.21      V          0.09          48.30       41.37    74.0       54.0     25.70        12.63
   3664.04      51.61        51.61      H          3.49          55.10       48.17    74.0       54.0     18.90         5.83
   3664.04      51.17        51.17      V          3.53          54.70       47.76    74.0       54.0     19.30         6.24
   4580.05      53.21        53.21      H          5.57          58.78       51.84    74.0       54.0     15.22         2.16
   4580.05      53.56        53.56      V          5.50          59.06       52.13    74.0       54.0     14.94         1.87
                                                             High Channel
    2765.1      48.27        48.27      H          0.40          48.67       41.73    74.0       54.0     25.33        12.27
    2765.1      49.76        49.76      V          0.15          49.91       42.97    74.0       54.0     24.09        11.03
    3686.8      50.43        50.43      H          3.59          54.02       47.09    74.0       54.0     19.98         6.91
    3686.8      50.27        50.27      V          3.63          53.90       46.96    74.0       54.0     20.10         7.04
    4608.5      51.03        51.03      H          5.65          56.68       49.74    74.0       54.0     17.32         4.26
    4608.5      52.94        52.94      V          5.59          58.53       51.60    74.0       54.0     15.47         2.40
* The magnitude of all emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement system.

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: 53.50+ 0.28 = 53.78dBuV
Margin: 74dBuV – 53.78dBuV = 20.22dB

AVERAGE:
Corrected Level: 53.50+ 0.28 - 6.94= 46.85dBuV
Margin: 54dBuV – 46.85dBuV = 7.15dB

8.0 CONCLUSION
In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the C3A1H, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. meets the
requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210.

                                                END REPORT
ACS Report: 08-0089 – 15C                       Advanced Compliance Solutions                                      Page 22



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