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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Model(s): Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet Test Begin Date: October 6, 2008 Test End Date: October 7, 2008 Report Issue Date: October 20, 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: Jeff Woods Kirby Munroe Wireless Certifications Engineer 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 24 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 1.2.1 General 3 1.2.2 Intended Use 3 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations 3 2.0 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 3.0 Applicable Standards and References 7 4.0 List of Test Equipment 8 5.0 Support Equipment 9 6.0 EUT Setup Block Diagram 9 7.0 Summary of Tests 10 7.1 Antenna Requirement – FCC: Section 15.203 10 7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC: Section 15.207 IC: RSS-Gen 7.2.2 10 7.2.1 Test Methodology 10 7.2.2 Test Results 10 7.3 Radiated Emissions – FCC: Section 15.109(Unintentional Radiation) IC: RSS-210 2.6 11 7.3.1 Test Methodology 11 7.3.2 Test Results 11 7.4 Peak Output Power - FCC Section 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1) 12 7.4.1 Test Methodology 12 7.4.2 Test Results 12 7.5 Channel Usage Requirements 14 7.5.1 Carrier Frequency Separation – FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(b) 14 7.5.1.1 Test Methodology 14 7.5.1.2 Test Results 14 7.5.2 Number of Hopping Channels – FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 14 7.5.3 Channel Dwell Time – FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 15 7.5.3.1 Test Methodology 15 7.5.3.2 Test Results 15 7.5.4 Occupied Bandwidth (20dB / 99%) - FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 16 7.5.4.1 Test Methodology 16 7.5.4.2 Test Results 16 7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.247(d) IC: RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 19 7.6.1 Band-edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions 19 7.6.1.1 Test Methodology 19 7.6.1.2 Test Results 19 7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions 21 7.6.2.1 Test Methodology 21 7.6.2.2 Test Results 21 7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6 24 7.6.3.1 Test Methodology 24 7.6.3.2 Test Results 24 7.6.3.3 Sample Calculations 24 8.0 CONCLUSION 24 Additional Exhibits Included In Filing Internal Photographs Manual External Photographs Theory of Operation Test Setup Photographs Parts List Label information System Block Diagram RF Exposure Schematics 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 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. 1.2 Product Description 1.2.1 General This product is a pole mountable version of Itron’s OpenWay Cell Relay product with an Ethernet only backhaul. The Cell Relay 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 Cell Relay performs C12.22 aptitle and routing translations on the data it is routing. The Cell Relay contains two short range Zigbee radios that are used for wireless device configuration. Manufacturer Information: Itron, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union SC 29696 Test Sample Serial Number(s): PMCRFCC16754939 Test Sample Condition: Test sample was in good working condition with no defects. Detailed photographs of the EUT are filed separately with this filing. 1.2.2 Intended Use The Cell Relay 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 Cell Relay contains two short range Zigbee radios that are used for wireless device configuration. 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 the 2.4 GHz Zigbee radios on the register board operate under CFR 47 Part 15.247 and IC RSS-210. The 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio located on the Cell Relay Core board operates under CFR 47 Part 15.249 and IC RSS-210. This report addresses Part 15.247 and RSS 210 for the 900 MHz LAN radio located on the register board only. Separate reports will be issued for the register board 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio and Cell Relay Core board 2.4GHz Zigbee radio. See test setup photographs for additional information. ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 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 ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 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 ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) The open area test site consists of a 40’ x 66’ concrete pad covered with a perforated electro- plated galvanized sheet metal. The perforations in the sheet metal are 1/8” holes that are staggered every 3/16”. The individual sheets are placed to overlap each other by 1/4” and are riveted together to provide a continuous seam. Rivets are spaced every 3” in a 3 x 20 meter perimeter around the antenna mast and EUT area. Rivets in the remaining area are spaced as necessary to properly secure the ground plane and maintain the electrical continuity. The entire ground plane extends 12’ beyond the turntable edge and 16’ beyond the antenna mast when set to a 10 meter measurement distance. The ground plane is grounded via 4 - 8’ copper ground rods, each installed at a corner of the ground plane and bound to the ground plane using 3/4" stainless steel braided cable. The turntable is an all aluminum 10’ flush mounted table installed in an all aluminum frame. The table is remotely operated from inside the control room located 40’ from the range. The turntable is electrically bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of the turn table. The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation. Adjacent to the turntable is a 7’ x 7’ square and 4’ deep concrete pit used for support equipment if necessary. The pit is equipped with 5 - 4” PVC chases from the pit to the control room that allow for cabling to the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit so cables can be supplied to the EUT from the pit. The pit is covered with 2 sheets of 1/4" diamond style re-enforced steel sheets. The sheets are painted to match the perforated steel ground plane; however the underside edges have been masked off to maintain the electrical continuity of the ground plane. All reflecting objects are located outside of the ellipse defined in ANSI C63.4. A diagram of the Open Area Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-2 below: 10 3 Meters 40 7x7x4 Pit 66 Feet Figure 2.3-2: Open Area Test Site ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 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, 2008 ™ US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2008 ™ 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 ™ Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue2, June 2007. ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 4.0 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 3 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI-Display 839379/011 Spectrum Analyzer 10/26/08 4 Rohde & Schwarz ESMI-Receiver 833827/003 Spectrum Analyzer 10/26/08 22 Aglient 8449B 3008A00526 Pre-Amplifier 10/25/08 30 Spectrum Technologies DRH-0118 970102 Antenna 05/07/09 SMRE-200W- 11/21/08 Florida RF Cables NA Cables 291 12.0-SMRE (See Note1) SMR-290AW- 11/21/08 Florida RF Cables NA Cables 292 480.0-SMR (See Note1) SMS-200AW- 02/25/09 Florida RF Cables NA Cables 422 72.0-SMR (See Note1) Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 31417 Filter 07/28/09 331 (See Note1) 73 TEC PA 102 44927 Pre-Amplifier 12/19/08 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B 3008A01111 Amplifier 10/24/08 25 Chase Antennas CBL6111 1043 08/22/09 9408-50-R-25- 431 Solar Electronics N-Lisn 084701 LISN 06/19/09 324 ACS Belden 8214 Cables 07/28/09 02/18/09 168 Hewlett Packard Attenuators 11947A 44829 (See Note2) 283 Rohde & Schwarz FSP40 1000033 Spectrum Analyzer 11/09/08 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. ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number FCC ID Cell Relay Pole, 1 EUT Itron PMCRFCC16754939 SK9PMCR1 Ethernet 6.0 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM To Dedicated Antenna for Radiated Measurements To Spectrum Analyzer for Conducted Measurements 1 120 VAC Figure 6-1: EUT Test Setup *See Test Setup photographs for additional detail. ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 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 – FCC: Section 15.203 The Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet utilizes a Phantom Antenna for the 900MHz portion of the radio. The antenna utilizes a bulkhead stud mount and hardware for secure permanent installation thus satisfying 15.203. 7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC: Section 15.207 IC: RSS-Gen 7.2.2 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. Table 7.2-1: Conducted EMI Results Total Uncorrected Reading Corrected Level Limit Margin Frequency Correction (dBuV) (dBuV) (dBuV) (dB) Line (MHz) Factor (dB) Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Line 1 0.18 30.7 29.5 9.82 40.52 39.32 64.49 54.49 24.0 15.2 GND 0.24 27.1 23.3 9.81 36.91 33.11 62.10 52.10 25.2 19.0 GND 0.44 31.8 22.7 9.90 41.70 32.60 57.06 47.06 15.4 14.5 GND 0.56 30.5 21.9 9.90 40.40 31.80 56.00 46.00 15.6 14.2 GND 1.46 25.7 21.9 9.90 35.60 31.80 56.00 46.00 20.4 14.2 GND 2.13 17.5 9.2 9.90 27.40 19.10 56.00 46.00 28.6 26.9 GND Line 2 0.18 37.5 29.3 9.82 47.32 39.12 64.49 54.49 17.2 15.4 GND 0.24 26.7 23.1 9.81 36.51 32.91 62.10 52.10 25.6 19.2 GND 0.44 31.5 22.8 9.90 41.40 32.70 57.06 47.06 15.7 14.4 GND 0.54 29.3 20.7 9.90 39.20 30.60 56.00 46.00 16.8 15.4 GND 0.67 27.4 20.2 9.90 37.30 30.10 56.00 46.00 18.7 15.9 GND 1.46 25 21.5 9.90 34.90 31.40 56.00 46.00 21.1 14.6 GND ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 7.3 Radiated Emissions – FCC: Section 15.109(Unintentional Radiation) IC: RSS-210 2.6 7.3.1 Test Methodology Radiated emissions tests were performed over the frequency range of 30MHz to 10 GHz. 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. For frequencies below 1000 MHz a Quasi-peak detector was enabled and measurements were taken with the Spectrum Analyzer’s resolution bandwidth set to 120 KHz. For frequencies above 1000MHz, average measurements were made using an average detector and peak detector with RBW of 1 MHz. 7.3.2 Test Results Results of the test are given in Table 7.3-1 below: Table 7.3-1: Radiated Emissions Tabulated Data Level (dBuV) Antenna Correction Corrected Level Limit Margin Frequency Polarity Factors (dBuV/m) (dBuV/m) (dB) (MHz) pk Qpk/Avg (H/V) (dB) pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg 30 --------- 25.37 V -8.20 --------- 17.17 -------- 40.0 --------- 22.83 77.42 --------- 35.19 V -19.06 --------- 16.13 -------- 40.0 --------- 23.87 117.3 --------- 33.26 V -12.56 --------- 20.70 -------- 43.5 --------- 22.80 164.72 --------- 37.25 V -14.38 --------- 22.87 -------- 43.5 --------- 20.63 232.62 --------- 37.63 H -14.36 --------- 23.27 -------- 46.0 --------- 22.73 243.4 --------- 36.69 H -13.39 --------- 23.30 -------- 46.0 --------- 22.70 249.86 --------- 36.24 H -12.81 --------- 23.43 -------- 46.0 --------- 22.57 591.52 --------- 28.80 H -4.48 --------- 24.32 -------- 46.0 --------- 21.68 596.91 --------- 23.64 V -3.27 --------- 20.37 -------- 46.0 --------- 25.63 931.02 --------- 20.57 H 1.54 --------- 22.11 -------- 46.0 --------- 23.89 *Note: All emissions above 931.02MHz were not detected above the noise floor of the measurement equipment and therefore attenuated below the permissible limit. ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 7.4 Peak Output Power - FCC Section 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1) 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 which is equivalent to 30 dBm. 7.4.2 Test Results Results are shown below in table 7.4-1 and the worst case was plotted and shown in figure 7.4-1 to 7.4-3 below: Table 7.4-1: RF Output Power Frequency Level [MHz] [dBm] 902.25 17.96 914.75 18.84 927.75 18.99 * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 3 MHz 17.96 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.254000000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB A 10 1 PK MAXH 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 902.25 MHz 200 kHz/ Span 2 MHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 13:58:49 Figure 7.4-1: Output power – Low Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 3 MHz 18.84 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB 1 SWT 2.5 ms 914.760000000 MHz 20 Offset 10.4 dB A 10 1 PK MAXH 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 914.75 MHz 250 kHz/ Span 2.5 MHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:15:50 Figure 7.4-2: Output power – Mid Channel * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 3 MHz 18.99 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB 1 SWT 2.5 ms 927.750000000 MHz 20 Offset 10.4 dB A 10 1 PK MAXH 0 LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 927.75 MHz 250 kHz/ Span 2.5 MHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:24:37 Figure 7.4-3: Output power – High Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 7.5 Channel Usage Requirements 7.5.1 Carrier Frequency Separation – FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(b) 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 150.6kHz (See figure 7.5.4-1 to 7.5.4-3 below). The adjacent channel separation was measured to be 500kHz. Results are shown in figure 7.5.1-1 below: * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -0.08 dB Ref 29.9 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 2.5 ms -500.000000000 kHz Offset 10.4 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 18.35 dBm 1 1 B 20 917.270000000 MHz 1 PK MAXH 10 LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70.1 Center 917.07 MHz 100 kHz/ Span 1 MHz Date: 8. OCT.2008 11:22 :16 Figure 7.5.1-1: Carrier Frequency Separation 7.5.2 Number of Hopping Channels – FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) The 20dB bandwidth of the device is less than 250 kHz. The device employs more than 50 hopping channels as required. Results are shown in Figure 7.5.2-1 below: * RBW 300 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 1 MHz 17.43 dBm Ref 29.9 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.220000000 MHz Offset 10.4 dB Marker 2 [T1 ] 19.20 dBm 2 B 20 1 927.780000000 MHz 1 PK MAXH 10 LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70.1 Start 900 MHz 3 MHz/ Stop 930 MHz Date: 8. OCT.2008 10:43 :49 Figure 7.5.2-1: Number of Hopping Channels ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 7.5.3 Channel Dwell Time – FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 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 200 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 123.2 ms. There is a minimum 7.8 second rest period in which the device hops to another channel according to the pseudorandom frequency table before transmitting another 123.2ms burst. Therefore the average time of occupancy on any channel in a 20 second period is 369.6ms. A single transmission is shown in figure 7.5.3-1 below: RBW 1 MHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 3 MHz -1.60 dB Ref 30 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 200 ms 123.200000 ms 30 Offset 10.4 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 17.97 dBm 1 -200.000000 µs A 20 1 1 PK MAXH TRG 10 LVL 0 TRG 0.8 dBm -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 902.25 MHz 20 ms/ Date: 8.OCT.2008 10:32:33 Figure 7.5.3-1: Channel Dwell Time ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 7.5.4 20dB Bandwidth - FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 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 150.6kHz. 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 99% Bandwidth [MHz] [kHz] [kHz] 902.25 150.6 136.2 914.75 150.6 135.0 927.75 149.4 135.6 * RBW 30 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 3 MHz 16.75 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.261400000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB ndB [T1] 20.00 dB BW 150.600000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 10 -3.25 dBm 1 PK 902.170800000 MHz MAXH 0 T1 T2 2 [T1 ndB] Temp -3.20 dBm LVL 902.321400000 MHz -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 902.25 MHz 30 kHz/ Span 300 kHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:07:33 Figure 7.5.4-1: 20dB Bandwidth Low Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 * RBW 30 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 16.67 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 30 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.261400000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB OBW136.200000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] -0.78 dBm A 10 902.178000000 MHz 1 PK T1 Temp 2 [T1 OBW] MAXH T2 0 -1.74 dBm 902.314200000 MHz LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 902.25 MHz 30 kHz/ Span 300 kHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:45:39 Figure 7.5.4-2: 99% Bandwidth Low Channel * RBW 30 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 18.07 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 914.760000000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB ndB [T1] 20.00 dB BW 150.600000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 10 -1.90 dBm 1 PK 914.669600000 MHz MAXH T1 T2 0 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] -1.82 dBm LVL 914.820200000 MHz -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 914.75 MHz 30 kHz/ Span 300 kHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:17:46 Figure 7.5.4-3: 20dB Bandwidth Mid Channel * RBW 30kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 17.98 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 30 dB SWT 2.5 ms 914.759600000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB OBW135.000000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] 0.65 dBm A 10 914.677400000 MHz 1 PK T1 T2 Temp 2 [T1 OBW] MAXH 0 0.08 dBm 914.812400000 MHz LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 914.75 MHz 30 kHz/ Span 300 kHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:43:29 Figure 7.5.4-4: 99% Bandwidth Mid Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 17

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 * RBW 30 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 18.24 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 927.760800000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB ndB [T1] 20.00 dB BW 149.400000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 10 -1.72 dBm 1 PK 927.669600000 MHz MAXH T1 T2 0 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] -1.73 dBm LVL 927.819000000 MHz -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 927.75 MHz 30 kHz/ Span 300 kHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:22:56 Figure 7.5.4-5: 20dB Bandwidth High Channel * RBW 30 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 18.07 dBm Ref 20 dBm Att 30 dB SWT 2.5 ms 927.761000000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB OBW135.600000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] 0.49 dBm A 10 927.676400000 MHz 1 PK T1 T2 2 [T1 OBW] Temp MAXH 0 0.19 dBm 927.812000000 MHz LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 927.74 MHz 30 kHz/ Span 300 kHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:39:35 Figure 7.5.4-6: 99% Bandwidth High Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 18

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.247(d) IC: RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 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 7.6.2-2 * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 28.72 dB Ref 29.9 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 2.5 ms 291.100000000 kHz Offset 10.4 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] -11.43 dBm 20 1 901.973800000 MHz B 1 PK MAXH 10 LVL 0 1 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70.1 Start 900 MHz 355 kHz/ Stop 903.55 MHz Date: 8.OCT.2008 10:50:55 Figure 7.6.1-1: Lower Band-edge – Hopping Enabled * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 38.73 dB Ref 29.9 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 2.5 ms -273.600000000 kHz Offset 10.4 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] -19.95 dBm 1 B 20 928.030080000 MHz 1 PK MAXH 10 LVL 0 -10 1 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70.1 Start 926.58 MHz 342 kHz/ Stop 930 MHz Date: 8.OCT.2008 10:54:08 Figure 7.6.1-2: Upper Band-edge - Hopping Enabled ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 19

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 26.31 dB Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 265.000000000 kHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] -9.56 dBm 902.000000000 MHz A 10 1 PK MAXH 0 LVL 1 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 900 MHz 250 kHz/ Stop 902.5 MHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:11:04 Figure 7.6.1-3: Lower Band-edge – Hopping Disabled * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 32.40 dB Ref 20 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms -240.000000000 kHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] -14.15 dBm 928.000000000 MHz A 10 1 PK MAXH 0 LVL -10 1 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 927.5 MHz 250 kHz/ Stop 930 MHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:26:30 Figure 7.6.1-4: Upper Band-edge - Hopping Disabled ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 20

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 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. 7.6.2.2 Test Results All emission 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 16.79 dBm Ref 20 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 100 ms 903.000000000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB Marker 2 [T1 ] -34.92 dBm 802.120000000 MHz B 10 1 PK MAXH 0 D1 -3.21 dBm LVL -10 -20 -30 2 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:02:24 Figure 7.6.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – Low Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -41.72 dBm Ref 20 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 900 ms 7.228000000 GHz 20 Offset 10.4 dB B 10 1 PK MAXH 0 D1 -3.21 dBm LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 1 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:04:18 Figure 7.6.2.2-2: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Low Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 21

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 18.11 dBm Ref 20 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 100 ms 916.580000000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB Marker 2 [T1 ] -33.94 dBm 802.120000000 MHz B 10 1 PK MAXH 0 D1 -1.89 dBm LVL -10 -20 -30 2 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 515 MHz 97 MHz/ Span 970 MHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:18:54 Figure 7.6.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 1 GHz –Mid Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -42.39 dBm Ref 20 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 900 ms 7.228000000 GHz 20 Offset 10.4 dB B 10 1 PK MAXH 0 D1 -1.89 dBm LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 1 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:20:04 Figure 7.6.2.2-4: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Mid Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 22

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 18.19 dBm Ref 20 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 100 ms 928.220000000 MHz 1 20 Offset 10.4 dB Marker 2 [T1 ] -36.03 dBm 800.180000000 MHz B 10 1 PK MAXH 0 D1 -1.81 dBm LVL -10 -20 -30 2 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 Center 515 MHz 97 MHz/ Span 970 MHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:30:24 Figure 7.6.2.2-5: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – High Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -42.83 dBm Ref 20 dBm * Att 30 dB SWT 900 ms 8.362000000 GHz 20 Offset 10.4 dB B 10 1 PK MAXH 0 D1 -1.81 dBm LVL -10 -20 -30 -40 1 -50 -60 -70 -80 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 7.OCT.2008 14:31:14 Figure 7.6.2.2-6: 1 GHz – 10 GHz –High Channel ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 23

Model: Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet FCC ID: SK9PMCR1 IC: 864G-PMCR1 7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6 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, peak and average measurements made with a RBW and VBW of 1 MHz. The EUT was caused to generate a continuous carrier signal on the hopping channel. 7.6.3.2 Test Results Radiated spurious emissions found in the band of 30MHz to 10GHz are reported in Table 7.6.3-1. Table 7.6.3-1: 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 44.43 35.56 H 0.55 44.98 36.11 74.0 54.0 29.02 17.89 2706.75 47.50 41.48 V 0.35 47.85 41.83 74.0 54.0 26.15 12.17 Mid Channel 2744.85 45.73 38.18 H 0.69 46.42 38.87 74.0 54.0 27.58 15.13 2744.85 51.69 47.52 V 0.49 52.18 48.01 74.0 54.0 21.82 5.99 High Channel 2783.25 46.49 40.16 H 0.83 47.32 40.99 74.0 54.0 26.68 13.01 2783.25 52.38 48.06 V 0.63 53.01 48.69 74.0 54.0 20.99 5.31 * Note: The magnitude of all emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement system. 7.6.3.3 Sample Calculation: RC = RU + CFT Where: CFT = Total Correction Factor (AF+CA+AG)-DC (Average Measurements Only) RU = Uncorrected Reading RC = Corrected Level AF = Antenna Factor CA = Cable Attenuation AG = Amplifier Gain DC = Duty Cycle Correction Factor Example Calculation: Peak Corrected Level: 44.43+ 0.55= 44.98dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 44.98dBuV/m = 29.02dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 35.56+ 0.55-0= 36.11dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 36.11dBuV = 17.89dB 8.0 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the Cell Relay Pole, Ethernet, manufactured by Itron, Inc.meets the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210. END REPORT ACS Report: 08-0399-15C-900-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 24


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