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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 ACS Report Number: 16-0057.W06.1C Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: C3A2H Test Begin Date: February 18, 2016 Test End Date: February 23, 2016 Report Issue Date: April 25, 2016 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER Certificate Number AT-2021 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by ANAB, 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 23 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 3 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 4 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 5 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 6 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 7 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 7 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 8 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 9 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 9 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ......................................................................................................................10 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203 ........................................................................10 7.2 POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC 15.207, IC: RSS-GEN 8.8 ........................................10 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................10 7.2.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................10 7.3 PEAK OUTPUT POWER - FCC 15.247(B)(2) IC: RSS-247 5.4(1) .....................................................12 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method)......................................................................12 7.3.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................12 7.4 CHANNEL USAGE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................13 7.4.1 Carrier Frequency Separation – FCC 15.247(a)(1) IC: RSS-247 5.1(2) ..............................13 7.4.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 13 7.4.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 13 7.4.2 Number of Hopping Channels – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) ...........................14 7.4.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 14 7.4.2.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 14 7.4.3 Channel Dwell Time – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) ..........................................15 7.4.3.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 15 7.4.4 20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3)......................................16 7.4.4.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 16 7.4.4.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 16 7.5 BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ...................................................................19 7.5.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-247 5.5 .....19 7.5.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 19 7.5.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 19 7.5.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-247 5.5 .................................20 7.5.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 20 7.5.2.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 20 7.5.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.205, 15.209; RSS-Gen 8.9/8.10 ..............................21 7.5.3.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 21 7.5.3.2 Duty Cycle Correction ..................................................................................................................... 21 7.5.3.3 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 21 7.5.3.4 Sample Calculation: ......................................................................................................................... 22 8 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................23 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 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-247 Certification for modular approval. 1.2 Product description The C3A2H is an electricity metering module which includes a 909.6 MHz to 921.8 MHz transmitter. The module operates on AC as well as DC voltage which is supplied by a host device. The C3A2H is designed to be integrated into the Itron CENTRON electric utility meter forms. Technical Information: Detail Description Frequency Range 909.6 – 921.8 MHz Number of Channels 50 Modulation Format OOK Operating Voltage 24Vdc / 120Vac/60Hz (Host) Antenna Type / Gain ¼ Wave Embedded Slot Antenna / 3.5 dBi gain Manufacturer Information: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 EUT Serial Numbers: Radiated – 4750000188, 4750000186, 4750000238, RF Conducted – 4750000237, 4750000164, 4750000232 Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations All modes of operation, including all available data rates, were evaluated. The data presented in this report represents the worst case where applicable. The EUT was evaluated in three orthogonal orientations. The worst case orientation was Y- position. For power line conducted emissions, the EUT was powered by a representative wall wart power supply. Software power setting during test: Power setting not controlled by software ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 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 ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board/ANAB accreditation program, and has been issued certificate number AT-2021 in recognition of this accreditation. 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: 391271 Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175A VCCI Member Number: 1831 • VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 • VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 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: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 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 C63.10. A diagram of the Open Area Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-2 below: 10Meter 3 Meters 40Feet 7x7x4 Pit 66 Feet Figure 2.3-2: Open Area Test Site ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 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 ground 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 C63.10. A diagram of the room is shown below in figure 2.4-1: Vertical Ground Plane (8’ x 8’) Non-Conductive EUT Table (1m x 1.5m x .8m) .4 Meters .8 Meters Horizontal Ground Plane (8’ x 8’) LISN Figure 2.4-1: AC Mains Conducted EMI Site 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES The following standards were used:  ANSI C63.10-2013: American National Standard of Procedures for Compliance Testing of Unlicensed Wireless Devices  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization Procedures, 2016  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2016  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 – Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems (FHSs) and License-Exempt Local Area Network (LE-LAN) Devices, Issue 1, May 2015  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue 4, Nov 2014. ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 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 7/14/2015 7/14/2016 2 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI-Receiver Spectrum Analyzers 839587/003 7/14/2015 7/14/2016 30 Spectrum Technologies DRH-0118 Antennas 970102 4/30/2015 4/30/2017 40 EMCO 3104 Antennas 3211 2/10/2015 2/10/2017 73 Agilent 8447D Amplifiers 2727A05624 7/15/2015 7/15/2016 Chamber EMI 167 ACS Cable Set Cable Set 167 10/20/2015 10/20/2016 267 Agilent N1911A Meters MY45100129 8/24/2015 8/24/2017 268 Agilent N1921A Sensors MY45240184 8/13/2015 8/13/2017 SMR-290AW- 292 Florida RF Cables 480.0-SMR Cables None 3/3/2015 3/3/2016 324 ACS Belden Cables 8214 5/5/2015 5/5/2016 337 Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 Filters 282706 5/20/2015 5/20/2016 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B Amplifiers 3008A01111 8/21/2015 8/21/2017 340 Aeroflex/Weinschel AS-20 Attenuators 7136 7/13/2015 7/13/2016 412 Electro Metrics LPA-25 Antennas 1241 7/24/2014 7/24/2016 422 Florida RF SMR Cables 805 10/30/2015 10/30/2016 SMRE-200W-12.0- 616 Florida RF Cables SMRE Cables N/A 9/3/2015 9/3/2016 622 Rohde & Schwarz FSV40 Analyzers 101338 7/15/2015 7/15/2016 3010 Rohde & Schwarz ENV216 LISN 3010 7/10/2015 7/10/2016 RE112 Rohde & Schwarz ESIB26 Receiver 836119/012 7/16/2015 7/16/2016 ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number Wall Wart Power Cincon 1 Supply Electronics TRG1524-A N/A 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM EUT 1 A AC Mains A – DC Power Cable, Non-Shielded, 180cm Figure 6-1: Test Setup Block Diagram ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 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 EUT utilizes a ¼ Wave Embedded Slot Antenna with a gain of 3.5dBi therefore satisfying the requirements of Section 15.203. 7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC 15.207, IC: RSS-Gen 8.8 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ANSI C63.10 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 Table 7.2.2-1: Conducted EMI Results – Line 1 Corrected Reading Frequency Limit Margin Correction Line (MHz) (dBuV) (dB) (dB) Quasi-Peak Average (dBuV) (dBuV) 0.460922 --- 27.44 46.62 19.18 L1 9.7 0.460922 39.81 --- 56.63 16.82 L1 9.7 0.467635 --- 27.76 46.51 18.75 L1 9.7 0.467635 40.37 --- 56.51 16.14 L1 9.7 0.971543 --- 14.02 46.00 31.98 L1 9.7 0.971543 26.89 --- 56.00 29.11 L1 9.7 1.283066 --- 11.82 46.00 34.18 L1 9.7 1.283066 23.91 --- 56.00 32.09 L1 9.7 2.538176 --- 12.70 46.00 33.30 L1 9.7 2.538176 23.98 --- 56.00 32.02 L1 9.7 2.693287 --- 10.90 46.00 35.10 L1 9.7 2.693287 22.18 --- 56.00 33.82 L1 9.7 ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H Table 7.2.2-2: Conducted EMI Results – Line 2 Corrected Reading Frequency Limit Margin Correction Line (MHz) (dBuV) (dB) (dB) Quasi-Peak Average (dBuV) (dBuV) 0.205411 --- 9.04 53.20 44.16 N 9.6 0.205411 25.29 --- 63.23 37.94 N 9.6 0.454309 --- 18.38 46.73 28.35 N 9.7 0.454309 29.32 --- 56.74 27.42 N 9.7 0.464229 --- 20.29 46.56 26.27 N 9.7 0.464229 31.01 --- 56.57 25.56 N 9.7 0.514128 --- 4.16 46.00 41.84 N 9.7 0.514128 16.83 --- 56.00 39.17 N 9.7 1.078056 --- 6.75 46.00 39.25 N 9.7 1.078056 18.73 --- 56.00 37.27 N 9.7 2.407315 --- 3.24 46.00 42.76 N 9.7 2.407315 12.44 --- 56.00 43.56 N 9.7 ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.3 Peak Output Power - FCC 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-247 5.4(1) 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of a power meter. The device employs at least 50 channels therefore the power is limited to 1 Watt. 7.3.2 Measurement Results Table 7.3.2-1: RF Output Power Frequency Level [MHz] [dBm] 909.6 21.03 916.2 20.90 921.8 20.97 ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.4 Channel Usage Requirements 7.4.1 Carrier Frequency Separation – FCC 15.247(a)(1) IC: RSS-247 5.1(2) 7.4.1.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer with suitable attenuation. The span of the spectrum analyzer was set wide enough to capture two adjacent peaks and the RBW started at approximately 30% of the channel spacing and adjusted as necessary to best identify the center of each individual channel. The VBW was set to ≥ RBW. 7.4.1.2 Measurement Results Figure 7.4.1.2-1: Channel Separation ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.4.2 Number of Hopping Channels – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) 7.4.2.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer with suitable attenuation. The span of the spectrum analyzer was set wide enough to capture the frequency band of operation. The RBW was set to less than 30% of the channel spacing or the 20dB bandwidth, whichever is smaller. The VBW was set to ≥ RBW. 7.4.2.2 Measurement Results Figure 7.4.2.2-1: Hopping Channels ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.4.3 Channel Dwell Time – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) 7.4.3.1 Measurement Procedure The EUT test mode does not generate a worst case channel dwell time therefore a detailed engineering analysis is provided in the theory of operation. As described in the theory of operation, the maximum channel transmitter dwell time is 45ms per channel hop with the minimum period of 30seconds between hops on the same channel. Therefore the maximum time of occupancy on any one channel within a 20s period is <400ms for all modes of operation. ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.4.4 20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) 7.4.4.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer with suitable attenuation. The span of the spectrum analyzer display was set between two times and five times the occupied bandwidth (OBW) of the emission. The RBW of the spectrum analyzer was set to approximately 1 % to 5 % of the OBW. The trace was set to max hold with a peak detector active. The Delta and ndB down functions of the analyzer were utilized to determine the 20 dB bandwidth of the emission. The occupied bandwidth measurement function of the spectrum analyzer was used to measure the 99% bandwidth. The span of the analyzer was set to capture all products of the modulation process, including the emission sidebands. The resolution bandwidth was set to 1% to 5% of the occupied bandwidth. The video bandwidth was set to 3 times the resolution bandwidth. A peak detector was used. 7.4.4.2 Measurement Results Table 7.4.4.2-1: 20dB / 99% Bandwidth Frequency 20dB Bandwidth 99% Bandwidth [MHz] [kHz] [kHz] 909.6 101.8 152.2 916.2 103.2 148.4 921.8 103.0 135.0 ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H Figure 7.4.4.2-1: 20dB BW Low Channel Figure 7.4.4.2-2: 20dB BW Mid Channel Figure 7.4.4.2-3: 20dB BW High Channel Figure 7.4.4.2-4: 99% BW Low Channel Figure 7.4.4.2-5: 99% BW Mid Channel ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 17

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H Figure 7.4.4.2-6: 99% BW High Channel ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 18

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.5 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions 7.5.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-247 5.5 7.5.1.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer with suitable attenuation. 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 100kHz and the VBW was set to 300kHz. 7.5.1.2 Measurement Results NON-HOPPING MODE: Figure 7.5.1.2-1: Lower Band-edge Figure 7.5.1.2-2: Upper Band-edge HOPPING MODE: Figure 7.5.1.2-3: Lower Band-edge Figure 7.5.1.2-4: Upper Band-edge ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 19

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.5.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-247 5.5 7.5.2.1 Measurement Procedure 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. 7.5.2.2 Measurement Results Figure 7.5.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 10 GHz – Low Channel Figure 7.5.2.2-2: 30 MHz – 10 GHz – Mid Channel Figure 7.5.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 10 GHz –High Channel ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 20

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.5.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC 15.205, 15.209; RSS-Gen 8.9/8.10 7.5.3.1 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 3MHz respectively. The EUT was caused to generate a continuous modulated carrier on the hopping channel. Each emission found to be in a restricted band was compared to the applicable radiated emission limits. 7.5.3.2 Duty Cycle Correction For average radiated measurements, using a 45% duty cycle, the measured level was reduced by a factor 6.94dB. The duty cycle correction factor is determined using the formula: 20log (45/100) = -6.94dB. A detailed analysis of the duty cycle timing is provided in the Theory of Operation accompanying the application for certification. 7.5.3.3 Measurement Results Table 7.5.3.3-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data Level Antenna Correction Corrected Level Limit Margin Frequency (dBuV) Polarity Factors (dBuV/m) (dBuV/m) (dB) (MHz) pk Qpk/Avg (H/V) (dB) pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg Low Channel 2728.8 47.29 47.29 V -3.60 43.69 36.75 74.0 54.0 30.3 17.2 3638.4 49.40 49.40 H -0.62 48.78 41.84 74.0 54.0 25.2 12.2 3638.4 49.65 49.65 V -0.62 49.03 42.09 74.0 54.0 25.0 11.9 5457.6 48.46 48.46 H 3.82 52.28 45.34 74.0 54.0 21.7 8.7 5457.6 46.73 46.73 V 3.82 50.55 43.61 74.0 54.0 23.5 10.4 Middle Channel 2748.6 52.19 52.19 H -3.55 48.64 41.70 74.0 54.0 25.4 12.3 2748.6 52.90 52.90 V -3.55 49.35 42.41 74.0 54.0 24.7 11.6 3664.8 47.11 47.11 V -0.52 46.59 39.65 74.0 54.0 27.4 14.3 High Channel 2765.4 53.43 53.43 H -3.51 49.92 42.98 74.0 54.0 24.1 11.0 2765.4 52.66 52.66 V -3.51 49.15 42.21 74.0 54.0 24.9 11.8 3687.2 48.80 48.80 V -0.44 48.36 41.43 74.0 54.0 25.6 12.6 ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 21

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 7.5.3.4 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: 47.29 - 3.60 = 43.69dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 43.69dBuV/m = 30.3dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 47.29 - 3.60 - 6.74 = 36.94dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 36.94dBuV = 17.1dB ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 22

Model: C3A2H FCC ID: SK9C3A-2H IC: 864G-C3A2H 8 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the C3A2H, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. meets the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-247. END REPORT ACS Report: 16-0057.W06.1C Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 23


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