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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 09-0245-15C-DSS Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Model: PMCR2 Test Begin Date: July 22, 2009 Test End Date: July 31, 2009 Report Issue Date: September 11, 2009 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency. Prepared by: Reviewed by: Ken Rivers Kirby Munroe Wireless Certifications Technician Director, Wireless Certifications ACS, Inc. ACS, Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 21 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 10 7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions 10 7.2.1 Test Methodology 10 7.2.2 Test Results 10 7.3 Radiated Emissions 12 7.3.1 Test Methodology 12 7.3.2 Test Results 12 7.4 Peak Output Power 13 7.4.1 Test Methodology 13 7.4.2 Test Results 13 7.5 Channel Usage Requirements 14 7.5.1 Carrier Frequency Separation 14 7.5.1.1 Test Methodology 14 7.5.1.2 Test Results 14 7.5.2 Number of Hopping Channels 14 7.5.3 Channel Dwell Time 15 7.5.3.1 Test Methodology 15 7.5.3.2 Test Results 15 7.5.4 Occupied Bandwidth (20dB / 99%) 16 7.5.4.1 Test Methodology 16 7.5.4.2 Test Results 16 7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions 18 7.6.1 Band-edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions 18 7.6.1.1 Test Methodology 18 7.6.1.2 Test Results 18 7.6.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions 19 7.6.2.1 Test Methodology 19 7.6.2.2 Test Results 19 7.6.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions 21 7.6.3.1 Test Methodology 21 7.6.3.2 Test Results 21 8.0 CONCLUSION 21 Additional Exhibits Included In Filing Internal Photographs Manual External Photographs Theory of Operation Test Setup Photographs System Block Diagram Label information Schematics RF Exposure 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 PMCR2 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 PMCR2 performs C12.22 aptitle and routing translations on the data it is routing. The PMCR2 also 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): ACS#1 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 PMCR2 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 PMCR2 also 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 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. This report addresses Part 15.247 and RSS 210 for the 900 MHz LAN radio only. Separate reports will be issued for Part 15.247 and RSS 210 in reference to the high power 2.4GHz Zigbee radio and FCC Part 15.249 and RSS 210 for the low power 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio. The PMCR2 also includes a pre-approved cellular modem FCC ID: N7NMC8790 / IC: 2417C- MC8790. All radio including the cellular modem can transmit simultaneously therefore radiated inter-modulation products were performed and found to be in compliance. See test setup photographs for additional information. ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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/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 ƒ VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 ƒ VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0 ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 5

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 6

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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, 2009 ™ US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2009 ™ 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. ™ 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 ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 Spectrum 1 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers ESMI - Display 833771/007 09-19-2009 Spectrum 2 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers ESMI-Receiver 839587/003 09-19-2009 Spectrum 02-02-2010 3 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers ESMI-Display 839379/011 Spectrum 02-02-2010 4 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers ESMI-Receiver 833827/003 22 Agilent Amplifiers 8449B 3008A00526 10-22-2009 25 Chase Antennas CBL6111 1043 08-22-2009 Spectrum 30 Technologies Antennas DRH-0118 970102 05-08-2010 40 Electro-Metrics Antennas 3104 3211 01-22-2010 152 EMCO LISN 3825/2 9111-1905 03-25-2010 Chamber EMI 02-06-2010 167 ACS Cable Set Cable Set 167 (See Note1) 02-10-2010 168 Hewlett Packard Attenuators 11947A 44829 (See Note2) 473703- 08-14-2010 222 Andrew Cables F1-SMSM A0138A (See Note1) 277 Emco Antennas 93146 9904-5199 09-09-2009 Spectrum 283 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers FSP40 1000033 09-19-2009 SMRE-200W- 11-24-2009 291 Florida RF Cables Cables 12.0-SMRE None (See Note1) SMR-290AW- 11-24-2009 292 Florida RF Cables Cables 480.0-SMR None (See Note1) 321 Hewlett Packard Amplifiers HPC 8447D 1937A02809 10-08-2009 324 ACS Cables Belden 8214 07-15-2010 329 A.H.Systems Antennas SAS-571 721 08-04-2010 07-17-2010 337 Microwave Circuits Filters H1G513G1 282706 (See Note1) 10-22-2009 340 Aeroflex/Weinschel Attenuators AS-20 7136 (See Note2) SMS-200AW- 02-05-2010 422 Florida RF Cables 72.0-SMR 805 (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. ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 5.0 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number / FCC ID Part Number 1 EUT Itron PMCR2 ACS#1 SK9PMCR2 2 5 Port Router Linksys SD2005 RED30H603862 NA 3 Power Supply Linksys D12-50-A GPSAS3-12P506-AM7HK NA 6.0 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAMS 1 120 VAC / 60Hz A 2 3 120 VAC / 60Hz A – 6’ Unshielded RJ45 Cable Figure 6-1: EUT Test Setup *See Test Setup photographs for additional detail. ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 PMCR2 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 7.2.2-1 to 7.2.2-2 and figures 7.2.2-1 to 7.2.2-2. Table 7.2.2-1: Line 1 Conducted EMI Results Frequency Level Transducer Limit Margin Line PE Detector (MHz) (dBuV) (dB) (dBuV) (dB) 0.246 14.5 9.9 62 47.4 L1 GND QP 0.462 10.2 10 57 46.5 L1 GND QP 0.51 10.2 10 56 45.8 L1 GND QP 0.804 9.9 10.1 56 46.1 L1 GND QP 1.746 12 10 56 44 L1 GND QP 2.952 9.3 9.9 56 46.7 L1 GND QP 3.99 11.3 9.9 56 44.7 L1 GND QP 10.002 10.5 9.9 60 49.5 L1 GND QP 17.088 20 9.8 60 40 L1 GND QP 20.598 11.9 9.7 60 48.1 L1 GND QP 0.252 7.7 10 52 44 L1 GND AVG 0.456 7.7 10 47 39 L1 GND AVG 0.528 8.7 10 46 37.3 L1 GND AVG 0.816 7.5 10.1 46 38.5 L1 GND AVG 1.788 8.6 10 46 37.4 L1 GND AVG 2.922 6.5 9.9 46 39.5 L1 GND AVG 4.008 6.5 9.9 46 39.5 L1 GND AVG 10.002 7.5 9.9 50 42.5 L1 GND AVG 17.004 13.6 9.8 50 36.4 L1 GND AVG 20.472 8.6 9.8 50 41.4 L1 GND AVG ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 Table 7.2.2-2: Line 2 Conducted EMI Results Frequency Level Transducer Limit Margin Line PE Detector (MHz) (dBuV) (dB) (dBuV) (dB) 0.288 13.3 10 61 47.3 L2 GND QP 0.462 10.1 10 57 46.6 L2 GND QP 0.576 10.2 10 56 45.9 L2 GND QP 1.248 9.6 10 56 46.4 L2 GND QP 1.962 9.7 10 56 46.3 L2 GND QP 2.862 9 10 56 47 L2 GND QP 4.41 9 10 56 47 L2 GND QP 7.326 15.3 10 60 44.7 L2 GND QP 10.77 9 9.9 60 51 L2 GND QP 29.652 14.4 9.2 60 45.6 L2 GND QP 0.294 7.5 10 50 42.9 L2 GND AVG 0.462 7.2 10 47 39.5 L2 GND AVG 0.606 7.5 10 46 38.5 L2 GND AVG 1.188 7.1 10 46 38.9 L2 GND AVG 1.914 8.2 10 46 37.8 L2 GND AVG 2.808 6.9 10 46 39.1 L2 GND AVG 4.344 6.6 9.9 46 39.4 L2 GND AVG 7.338 6.4 10 50 43.6 L2 GND AVG 10.848 6.4 9.9 50 43.6 L2 GND AVG 29.646 9.8 9.2 50 40.2 L2 GND AVG Figure 7.2.2-1: Line 1 Conducted EMI Results Figure 7.2.2-2: Line 2 Conducted EMI Results ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 12.5GHz. Measurements of the radiated field strength were made at a distance of 3m from the boundary of the equipment under test (EUT) and the receiving antenna. The antenna height was varied from 1m to 4m so that the maximum radiated emissions level would be detected. Radiated measurements above 30MHz and below 1GHz were made with the Spectrum Analyzer’s resolution bandwidth set to 120 KHz using a Quasi-peak detector. Above 1GHz, peak and average measurements are taken with the RBW and VBW were set to 1MHz and 3MHz respectively. 7.3.2 Test Results Results of the test are given in Table 7.3.2-1 below: Table 7.3.2-1 – Radiated Emissions (Unintentional) 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 33.451 --------- 41.42 V -10.30 --------- 31.12 -------- 40.0 --------- 8.88 81.237 --------- 46.88 V -18.28 --------- 28.60 -------- 40.0 --------- 11.40 148.141 --------- 46.60 H -13.85 --------- 32.75 -------- 43.5 --------- 10.75 250 --------- 43.37 V -12.20 --------- 31.17 -------- 46.0 --------- 14.83 625.044 --------- 36.75 V -3.10 --------- 33.65 -------- 46.0 --------- 12.35 875.066 --------- 31.57 V 0.10 --------- 31.67 -------- 46.0 --------- 14.33 * Note: All emissions above 875.066MHz were not detected above the noise floor of the measurement equipment and therefore attenuated below the permissible limit. ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 7.4.2-1 and the worst case was plotted and shown in figure 7.4.2-1 to 7.4.2-3 below: Table 7.4.2-1: RF Output Power Frequency Level [MHz] [dBm] 902.25 24.59 914.75 24.20 927.75 22.73 * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 24.59 dBm VBW 10 MHz 24.20 dBm Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.040000000 MHz Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2.5 ms 914.640000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB 1 30 Offset 10.6 dB 1 A A 20 20 1 PK 1 PK MAXH MAXH 10 10 LVL LVL 0 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Center 902.25 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 914.75 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 09:26:50 Date: 24.JUL.2009 09:57:59 Figure 7.4.2-1: Output power – Low Channel Figure 7.4.2-2: Output power – Mid Channel * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 22.73 dBm Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2.5 ms 927.550000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB 1 A 20 1 PK MAXH 10 LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 Center 927.75 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 10:11:09 Figure 7.4.2-3: Output power – High Channel ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 96.9kHz (See figure 7.5.4.2- 1 to 7.5.4.2-3 below). The adjacent channel separation was measured to be 500kHz. Results are shown in figure 7.5.1.2-1 below: * RBW 30 kHz Delta 2 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz -0.01 dB Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2.5 ms 500.000000000 kHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 1 2 23.34 dBm 916.740000000 MHz A 20 1 PK MAXH 10 LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 917.07 MHz 100 kHz/ Span 1 MHz Date: 31.JUL.2009 10:19:52 Figure 7.5.1.2-1: 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 23.99 dBm Ref 40 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.220000000 MHz 40 Offset 10.6 dB Marker 2 [T1 ] 21.86 dBm 927.780000000 MHz A 30 1 1 PK 2 MAXH 20 LVL 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 Center 915 MHz 3 MHz/ Span 30 MHz Date: 31.JUL.2009 09:40:40 Figure 7.5.2-1: Number of Hopping Channels ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 7.5.3.2-1 below: Figure 7.5.3.2-1: Channel Dwell Time ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 96.9kHz. Results are shown below in Table 7.5.4.2-1 and Figures 7.5.4.2-1 through 7.5.4.2-3. Table 7.5.4.2-1 Frequency 20dB Bandwidth 99% Bandwidth [MHz] [kHz] [kHz] 902.25 96.9 78.0 914.75 96.9 78.0 927.75 96.6 77.7 * RBW 1 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 1 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 3 kHz -2.90 dBm VBW 3 kHz 17.18 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 150 ms 902.305200000 MHz Ref 30 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 150 ms 902.237700000 MHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB Delta 1 [T1 ] 0.67 dB * 30 Offset 10.6 dB OBW 78.000000000 Temp 1 [T1 OBW] kHz -96.900000000 kHz A A 20 20 1 0.72 dBm 902.208900000 MHz 1 PK 1 PK VIEW Temp 2 [T1 OBW] VIEW 10 10 -0.04 dBm LVL 902.286900000 MHz LVL T1 T2 0 1 1 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 -70 -70 Center 902.25 MHz 15 kHz/ Span 150 kHz Center 902.25 MHz 15 kHz/ Span 150 kHz Date: 31.JUL.2009 10:52:01 Date: 31.JUL.2009 10:51:03 Figure 7.5.4.2-1: 20dB Bandwidth Low Channel Figure 7.5.4.2-2: 99% Bandwidth Low Channel * RBW 1 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 1 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 3 kHz -3.71 dBm VBW 3 kHz 16.67 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 150 ms 914.805800000 MHz Ref 30 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 150 ms 914.738600000 MHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB Delta 1 [T1 ] 0.93 dB * 30 Offset 10.6 dB OBW 78.000000000 Temp 1 [T1 OBW] kHz -96.900000000 kHz A 0.06 dBm A 20 20 1 914.709500000 MHz 1 PK 1 PK Temp 2 [T1 OBW] VIEW VIEW 10 10 0.25 dBm LVL 914.787500000 MHz LVL T1 T2 0 1 1 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 -70 -70 Center 914.75 MHz 15 kHz/ Span 150 kHz Center 914.75 MHz 15 kHz/ Span 150 kHz Date: 31.JUL.2009 10:57:17 Date: 31.JUL.2009 10:56:08 Figure 7.5.4.2-3: 20dB Bandwidth Mid Channel Figure 7.5.4.2-4: 99% Bandwidth Mid Channel ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 1 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 1 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 3 kHz -5.23 dBm VBW 3 kHz 15.33 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 150 ms 927.805500000 MHz Ref 30 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 150 ms 927.738600000 MHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB Delta 1 [T1 ] -0.10 dB * 30 Offset 10.6 dB OBW 77.700000000 Temp 1 [T1 OBW] kHz -96.600000000 kHz A A 20 20 -1.33 dBm 1 927.709800000 MHz 1 PK 1 PK VIEW Temp 2 [T1 OBW] VIEW 10 10 -0.32 dBm LVL 927.787500000 MHz LVL T1 T2 0 0 1 1 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 -70 -70 Center 927.75 MHz 15 kHz/ Span 150 kHz Center 927.75 MHz 15 kHz/ Span 150 kHz Date: 31.JUL.2009 11:01:37 Date: 31.JUL.2009 11:00:59 Figure 7.5.4.2-5: 20dB Bandwidth High Channel Figure 7.5.4.2-6: 99% Bandwidth High Channel ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 17

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 30 kHz, which is ≥ 1% of the span, and the VBW was set to 100kHz. 7.6.1.2 Test Results 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 7.6.1.2-1 and 7.6.2.2-4. * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 45.35 dB VBW 100 kHz 49.01 dB Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms 244.000000000 kHz Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms -262.000000000 kHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 30 Offset 10.6 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 1 -21.63 dBm 1 -27.45 dBm A 928.000000000 MHz A 20 902.000000000 MHz 20 1 PK 1 PK MAXH MAXH 10 10 LVL LVL 0 0 -10 -10 1 -20 -20 1 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 -70 -70 Start 900 MHz 300 kHz/ Stop 903 MHz Start 927 MHz 300 kHz/ Stop 930 MHz Date: 31.JUL.2009 10:02:51 Date: 31.JUL.2009 10:11:40 Figure 7.6.1-1: Lower Band-edge – Hopping Enabled Figure 7.6.1-2: Upper Band-edge - Hopping Enabled * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 40.02 dB VBW 100 kHz 40.81 dB Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms 296.100000000 kHz Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms -263.800000000 kHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 30 Offset 10.6 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] 1 -15.91 dBm 1 -18.43 dBm 901.950500000 MHz A A 20 20 928.000000000 MHz 1 PK 1 PK MAXH MAXH 10 10 LVL LVL 0 0 -10 -10 1 1 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Center 901.175 MHz 235 kHz/ Span 2.35 MHz Start 927.69 MHz 231 kHz/ Stop 930 MHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 09:36:57 Date: 24.JUL.2009 10:16:25 Figure 7.6.1-3: Lower Band-edge – Hopping Disabled Figure 7.6.1-4: Upper Band-edge - Hopping Disabled ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 18

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 7.6.2.2-1 through 7.6.2.2-6. * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 23.98 dBm VBW 300 kHz -22.80 dBm Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 100 ms 903.000000000 MHz Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 900 ms 3.142000000 GHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB 30 Offset 10.6 dB 1 A A 20 20 1 PK 1 PK MAXH MAXH 10 10 LVL LVL D1 3.98 dBm D1 3.98 dBm 0 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 1 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 09:39:04 Date: 24.JUL.2009 09:40:26 Figure 7.6.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – Low Channel Figure 7.6.2.2-2: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Low Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 23.81 dBm VBW 300 kHz -22.59 dBm Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 100 ms 916.580000000 MHz Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 900 ms 7.462000000 GHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB 30 Offset 10.6 dB 1 A A 20 20 1 PK 1 PK MAXH MAXH 10 10 LVL LVL D1 3.72 dBm D1 3.72 dBm 0 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 1 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 10:01:07 Date: 24.JUL.2009 10:02:08 Figure 7.6.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 1 GHz –Mid Channel Figure 7.6.2.2-4: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Mid Channel ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 19

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 22.25 dBm VBW 300 kHz -23.26 dBm Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 100 ms 928.220000000 MHz Ref 30.6 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 900 ms 6.868000000 GHz 30 Offset 10.6 dB 30 Offset 10.6 dB 1 A A 20 20 1 PK 1 PK MAXH MAXH 10 10 LVL LVL D1 2.25 dBm D1 2.25 dBm 0 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 1 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 10:17:41 Date: 24.JUL.2009 10:18:18 Figure 7.6.2.2-5: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – High Channel Figure 7.6.2.2-6: 1 GHz – 10 GHz –High Channel ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 20

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 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 of 1 MHz and VBW of 3MHz. The EUT was caused to generate a continuous carrier signal on the hopping channel. 7.6.3.2 Test Results The magnitude of all emissions for low, mid, and high channel were below the noise floor of the measuring spectrum analyzer. 8.0 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the PMCR2, 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: 09-0245-15C-DSS Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 21


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