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                                               Certification Test Report

                                                            FCC ID: SK9CRUG1
                                                             IC: 864G-CRUG1

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

                                     ACS Report Number: 10-0032.W04.11.A


                                 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
                                                Model: C2SOR

                                              Test Begin Date: February 3, 2010
                                               Test End Date: February 4, 2010

                                           Report Issue Date: February 8, 2010




                                       FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0

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




                                                Prepared 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     PEAK OUTPUT POWER - FCC SECTION 15.247(B)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1)................................... 10
      7.1.1     Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) ..................................................................... 10
      7.1.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 10
    7.2     20DB / 99% BANDWIDTH - FCC: SECTION 15.247(A)(1)(I) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(C) ......................... 12
      7.2.1     Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 12
      7.2.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 12
    7.3     BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS-FCC 15.247D IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 ....... 16
      7.3.1     Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions ........................................................... 16
           7.3.1.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 16
           7.3.1.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 16
       7.3.2          RF Conducted Spurious Emissions ....................................................................................... 19
           7.3.2.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 19
           7.3.2.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 19
       7.3.3          Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6 ................................. 23
           7.3.3.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 23
           7.3.3.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 23
8      CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 23




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


Model: C2SOR                           FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                       IC: 864G-CRUG1

1     GENERAL

1.1    Purpose

The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15 Subpart C of the FCC’s
Code of Federal Regulations and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210 for
a Class II Permissive Change.

This Class II Permissive Change report is to address a new data rate of 153.6 kbps.

1.2    Product description

The C2SOR is an ANSI C12.22 relay that routes meter data traffic from a proprietary 900 MHz
RFLAN mesh network to a Collection Engine server via a wide area network IP backhaul. The
C2SOR performs C12.22 aptitle and routing translations on the data it is routing. The C2SOR
also contains two short range Zigbee radios that are used for wireless device configuration.

The C2SOR also includes either pre-approved GSM cellular modem FCC ID: N7NMC8790 / IC:
2417C-MC8790 or pre-approved CDMA cellular modem FCC ID: N7N-MC5725 / IC: 2417C-
MC5725 but not both.

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

Test Sample Serial Number(s): FCC Meter#1

1.3    Test Methodology and Considerations

The EUT was tested in a configuration typical of normal use.

This device is considered a composite device by definition. The 900 MHz LAN and high power
2.4 GHz Zigbee radios operate under CFR 47 Part 15.247 and IC RSS-210. The low power 2.4
GHz Zigbee radio operates under CFR 47 Part 15.249 and IC RSS-210. The data rate change
affects the 900 MHz LAN only therefore this report addresses Part 15.247 and RSS 210 for the
900 MHz radio portion only.

See test setup photographs for additional information.




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Model: C2SOR                          FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                        IC: 864G-CRUG1

2     TEST FACILITIES

2.1     Location

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

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


2.2     Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications

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

FCC Registration Number: 894540
Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175A-1
VCCI Member Number: 1831
     VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526
     VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608
NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0




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Model: C2SOR                            FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                           IC: 864G-CRUG1


2.3     Radiated Emissions Test Site Description

2.3.1    Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site

The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site consists of a 20’ x 30’ x 18’ shielded enclosure. The
chamber is lined with Toyo Ferrite Grid Absorber, model number FFG-1000. The ferrite tile grid is
101 x 101 x 19mm thick and weighs approximately 550 grams. These tiles are mounted on steel
panels and installed directly on the inner walls of the chamber.

The turntable is 150cm in diameter and is located 160cm from the back wall of the chamber. The
chamber is grounded via 1 - 8’ copper ground rod, installed at the center of the back wall, it is
bound to the ground plane using 3/4" stainless steel braided cable.

The turntable is all steel, flush mounted table installed in an all steel frame. The table is remotely
operated from inside the control room located 25’ from the range. The turntable is electrically
bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of the turn table.
The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation.

Behind the turntable is a 3’ x 6’ x 4’ deep shielded pit used for support equipment if necessary.
The pit is equipped with 1 - 4” PVC chases from the turntable to the pit that allow for cabling to
the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit so cables can
be supplied to the EUT from the pit.

A diagram of the Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-1 below:




                                             3 Meters


                                                                         5 Feet
                                                                        Diameter




                                                                                    20 Feet


                                               30 Feet
                        Figure 2.3-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site




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Model: C2SOR                           FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                         IC: 864G-CRUG1


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: C2SOR                              FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                         IC: 864G-CRUG1


2.4       Conducted Emissions Test Site Description

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

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

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



                   Vertical Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)




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


              .4 Meters




                 .8 Meters


                                                           Horizontal Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)

               LISN
                             Figure 2.4-1: AC Mains Conducted EMI Site

3     APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES

The following standards were used:

          ANSI C63.4-2003: Method of Measurements of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage
           Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the 9KHz to 40GHz
          US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization
           Procedures, 2009
          US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices,
           Intentional Radiators, 2009
          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
       Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements and
        Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue2, June 2007.

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 Model: C2SOR                          FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                      IC: 864G-CRUG1

 4       LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT

 The calibration interval of test equipment is annually or the manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Where the calibration interval deviates from the annual cycle based on the instrument
 manufacturer’s recommendations, it shall be stated below.

                                 Table 4-1: Test Equipment
                               Equipment Calibration Information
ACS#            Mfg.              Eq. type           Model                 S/N        Cal. Due
                              Spectrum
     1   Rohde & Schwarz      Analyzers          ESMI - Display    833771/007       09-21-2010
                              Spectrum
   2     Rohde & Schwarz      Analyzers          ESMI-Receiver     839587/003       09-21-2010
 338     Hewlett Packard      Amplifiers         8449B             3008A01111       10-16-2010
  25     Chase                Antennas           CBL6111           1043             09-02-2010
         Spectrum
  30     Technologies         Antennas             DRH-0118        970102           05-08-2010
  73     Agilent              Amplifiers           8447D           2727A05624       07-15-2010
                                                   Chamber EMI                      02-06-2010
 167     ACS                  Cable Set            Cable Set       167              (See Note1)
                              Spectrum
 283     Rohde & Schwarz      Analyzers            FSP40           1000033          09-21-2010
                                                   SMRE-200W-                       11-24-2010
 291     Florida RF Cables    Cables               12.0-SMRE       None             (See Note1)
                                                   SMR-290AW-                       11-24-2010
 292     Florida RF Cables    Cables               480.0-SMR       None             (See Note1)
 337     Microwave Circuits   Filter               H1G513G1        282706           07-17-2010
                                                                                    07-02-2010
 339     Aeroflex/Weinschel   Attenuators          AS-18           7142             (See Note2)
                                                   SMS-200AW-                       02-05-2010
 422     Florida RF Cables    Cables               72.0-SMR        0805             (See Note1)


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




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Model: C2SOR                           FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                        IC: 864G-CRUG1

5    SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

                                 Table 5-1: Support Equipment
    Item   Equipment Type            Manufacturer             Model Number            Serial Number
    1      Meter Base Enclosure      Milbank MFG.                  3R                NA
    2      EUT                       Itron Electricity Metering,   C2SOR             FCC Meter#1
                                     Inc.
    3      Voltage Transformer       Sangamo Weston, Inc.          Type T-6A         8108966


6    EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM



                                                           Spectrum Analyzer




               2
                                   *50 Ohm connection to           2
                                   Spectrum Analyzer -
                                   Used for conducted
                                   measurements only.



               1                                                   1
                                 240 VAC                                          240 VAC
                                               3                                                3

        Configuration 1                                    Configuration 2
                                           120 VAC                                          120 VAC




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Model: C2SOR                                        FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                         IC: 864G-CRUG1

7     SUMMARY OF TESTS

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

7.1     Peak Output Power - FCC Section 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1)

7.1.1    Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method)

The 20dB bandwidth of the EUT was within the resolution bandwidth of spectrum analyzer,
therefore the power measurement was made using the spectrum analyzer method. The RF
output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The
resolution and video bandwidth were set to > 20 dB bandwidth of the emission measured. The
device employs >50 channels therefore the power is limited to 1 Watt.

7.1.2    Measurement Results

Results are shown below in table 7.1.2-1 and the worst case was plotted and shown in figure
7.1.2-1 to 7.1.2-3 below:

                                             Table 7.1.2-1: RF Output Power

                                      Frequency                               Output Power
                                        (MHz)                                    (dBm)
                                        902.25                                   25.85
                                        914.75                                   25.88
                                        927.75                                   25.15

                                                                * RBW 3 MHz     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                 VBW 10 MHz                25.85 dBm
                   Ref    30 dBm              Att   40 dB        SWT 2.5 ms        902.150000000 MHz
                   30    Offset    20.5 dB                  1


                                                                                                       A
                   20

            1 PK
            VIEW
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                   Center 902.25 MHz                    500 kHz/                          Span 5 MHz




            Date: 4.FEB.2010          10:34:46


                                   Figure 7.1.2-1: Output power – Low Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                      FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                       IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                              * RBW 3 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                               VBW 10 MHz              25.88 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 2.5 ms      914.620000000 MHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB                 1


                                                                                                    A
                  20

           1 PK
           VIEW
                  10
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          Date: 4.FEB.2010           10:49:19


                                 Figure 7.1.2-2: Output power – Mid Channel

                                                              * RBW 3 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                               VBW 10 MHz              25.15 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 2.5 ms      927.650000000 MHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB                 1

                                                                                                    A
                  20

           1 PK
           VIEW
                  10
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          Date: 4.FEB.2010           11:08:49


                             Figure 7.1.2-3: Output power – High Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                       FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                      IC: 864G-CRUG1


7.2     20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c)

7.2.1    Measurement Procedure

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

7.2.2    Measurement Results

Results are shown below in Table 7.2.2-1 and Figures 7.2.2-1 through 7.2.2-6.

                                  Table 7.2.2-1: 20dB / 99% Bandwidth
                        Frequency           20dB Bandwidth         99% Bandwidth
                          [MHz]                   [kHz]                [kHz]
                          902.25                  370.0                351.0
                          914.75                  370.0                351.0
                          927.75                  368.0                346.0


                                                           * RBW 10 kHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                             VBW 30 kHz               23.45 dBm
                   Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB     SWT 10 ms        902.336000000 MHz
                   30    Offset    20.5 dB                                  ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                                  1
                                                                            BW 370.000000000   kHz
                                                                            Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                   20
                                                                                        2.80   dBm
            1 PK
                                                                               902.076000000   MHz
            VIEW
                   10                                                       Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                             T1                           T2            3.28   dBm LVL
                                                                               902.446000000   MHz
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            Date: 4.FEB.2010          10:35:45


                           Figure 7.2.2-1: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel


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Model: C2SOR                                     FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                         IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                            * RBW 10 kHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 30 kHz               23.56 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 10 ms        914.686000000 MHz
                 30    Offset    20.5 dB                                     ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                    1
                                                                             BW 370.000000000   kHz
                                                                             Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                 20
                                                                                         3.64   dBm
          1 PK
                                                                                914.578000000   MHz
          VIEW
                 10                                                          Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                           T1                              T2            2.88   dBm LVL
                                                                                914.948000000   MHz
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          Date: 4.FEB.2010          10:51:08


                         Figure 7.2.2-2: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel

                                                            * RBW 10 kHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 30 kHz               21.93 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 10 ms        927.684000000 MHz
                 30    Offset    20.5 dB                                     ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                    1                        BW 368.000000000   kHz
                                                                             Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                 20
                                                                                         1.61   dBm
          1 PK
                                                                                927.580000000   MHz
          VIEW
                 10                                                          Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                           T1                              T2            1.85   dBm LVL
                                                                                927.948000000   MHz
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         Date: 4.FEB.2010           11:10:44


                        Figure 7.2.2-3: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – High Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                           FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                        IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                                   * RBW 10 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                    VBW 30 kHz               23.10 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm              Att       30 dB        SWT 5 ms         902.336000000 MHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB                                         OBW351.000000000   kHz
                                                                              1
                                                                                  Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                                              5.77   dBm   A
                  20
                                                                                     902.084000000   MHz
           1 PK
                                                                                  Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
           VIEW
                  10                                                                          6.33
                                                                                             T2      dBm
                                  T1
                                                                                     902.435000000   MHz LVL

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          Date: 4.FEB.2010             10:36:24


                         Figure 7.2.2-4: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel
                                                                   * RBW 10 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                    VBW 30 kHz               23.22 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm              Att       30 dB        SWT 5 ms         914.686000000 MHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB                                         OBW351.000000000   kHz
                                                   1
                                                                                  Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                                              5.16   dBm   A
                  20
                                                                                     914.584000000   MHz
           1 PK
                                                                                  Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
           VIEW
                  10                                                                          5.00   dBm
                                  T1                                                         T2
                                                                                     914.935000000   MHz LVL

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          Date: 4.FEB.2010             10:52:17


                         Figure 7.2.2-5: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                         FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                        IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                                 * RBW 10 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                  VBW 30 kHz               23.37 dBm
                Ref    30 dBm              Att       30 dB        SWT 5 ms         927.684000000 MHz
                30    Offset    20.5 dB                                         OBW346.000000000   kHz
                                                 1
                                                                                Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                                            3.91   dBm   A
                20
                                                                                   927.585000000   MHz
         1 PK
                                                                                Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
         VIEW
                10                                                                          5.01   dBm
                                T1                                                        T2
                                                                                   927.931000000   MHz LVL

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         Date: 4.FEB.2010            11:12:44


                        Figure 7.2.2-6: 99% Bandwidth Plot – High Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                       FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                      IC: 864G-CRUG1


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

7.3.1     Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions

7.3.1.1    Measurement Procedure

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 30 kHz, which is ≥
1% of the span, and the VBW was set to 100kHz.

7.3.1.2    Measurement Results

Results are shown in the figures 7.3.1.2-1 to 7.3.1.4 below.

                                                           * RBW 30 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                            VBW 100 kHz              25.99 dB
                   Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB    SWT 5 ms         230.000000000 kHz
                   30    Offset    20.5 dB                                           1 ]
                                                                          Marker 1 [T1
                                                                                     -0.66 dBm
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                                         Figure 7.3.1.2-1: Lower Band-edge




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Model: C2SOR                                        FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                    IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                            * RBW 30 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                             VBW 100 kHz              31.59 dB
                  Ref    30 dBm               Att   40 dB    SWT 5 ms        -315.000000000 kHz
                  30    Offset
                         1        20.5 dB                                  Marker 1 [T1 ]
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                                         Figure 7.3.1.2-2: Upper Band-edge

                                                            * RBW 30 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                             VBW 100 kHz              25.04 dB
                  Ref    30 dBm               Att   40 dB    SWT 5 ms         220.000000000 kHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB                                  Marker
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                             Figure 7.3.1.2-3: Lower Band-edge – Hopping




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Model: C2SOR                                    FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                    IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                        * RBW 30 kHz   Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                         VBW 100 kHz              36.37 dB
                Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB    SWT 5 ms        -820.000000000 kHz
                30    Offset
                      1         20.5 dB                                Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                 -11.91 dBm
                                                                          928.000000000 MHz   A
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                                Figure 7.3.1.2-4: Upper Band-edge - Hopping




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Model: C2SOR                                        FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                         IC: 864G-CRUG1


7.3.2     RF Conducted Spurious Emissions

7.3.2.1    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.


7.3.2.2 Measurement Results
Results are shown below in Figures 7.3.2.2-1 to 7.3.2.2-6:

                                                                * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                 VBW 300 kHz               25.21 dBm
                    Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 100 ms        903.000000000 MHz

                    30    Offset    20.5 dB                                                 1

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                              Figure 7.3.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – Low Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                      FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                         IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                              * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                               VBW 300 kHz              -22.92 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 900 ms          7.174000000 GHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB

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                           Figure 7.3.2.2-2: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Low Channel

                                                              * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                               VBW 300 kHz               25.34 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 100 ms        916.580000000 MHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB                                                  1

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                            Figure 7.3.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 1 GHz –Mid Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                      FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                         IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                              * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                               VBW 300 kHz              -22.50 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 900 ms          7.156000000 GHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB

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                           Figure 7.3.2.2-4: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Mid Channel

                                                              * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                               VBW 300 kHz               24.36 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB        SWT 100 ms        928.220000000 MHz
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                           Figure 7.3.2.2-5: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – High Channel




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Model: C2SOR                                      FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                                     IC: 864G-CRUG1

                                                          * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                           VBW 300 kHz              -22.60 dBm
                  Ref    30 dBm             Att   40 dB    SWT 900 ms          7.120000000 GHz
                  30    Offset    20.5 dB

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Model: C2SOR                                FCC ID: SK9CRUG1                              IC: 864G-CRUG1


7.3.3     Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6

7.3.3.1    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
made with RBW and VBW of 1 MHz and 3MHz respectively.

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

The magnitudes of all emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement
system.

7.3.3.2    Measurement Results

Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in Table 7.6.3.3-
1. Emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement instrumentation.

                            Table 7.6.3.3-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions
                         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
     2706.75    56.23       56.23       H           -2.99        53.24    53.24    74.0     54.0    20.8       0.8
     2706.75    54.32       54.32       V           -2.99        51.33    51.33    74.0     54.0    22.7       2.7
                                                Middle Channel
     2744.25    56.84       56.84       H           -2.95        53.89    53.89    74.0     54.0    20.1       0.1
     2744.25    53.61       53.61       V           -2.95        50.66    50.66    74.0     54.0    23.3       3.3
                                                High Channel
     2783.25    53.26       53.26       H           -2.91        50.35    50.35    74.0     54.0    23.6       3.6
     2783.25    49.93       49.93       V           -2.91        47.02    47.02    74.0     54.0    27.0       7.0



8     CONCLUSION

In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the C2SOR, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. continues
to meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards
Specification RSS-210.




                                        END REPORT



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