Test Report DXX

FCC ID: SK9PMCR2

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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 FCC Rule Part: 15.249 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 09-0245-15C-DXX 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 17 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 Diagrams 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 Occupied Bandwidth 13 7.4.1 Test Methodology 13 7.4.2 Test Results 13 7.5 Fundamental Field Strength 15 7.5.1 Test Methodology 15 7.5.2 Duty Cycle Correction 15 7.5.3 Test Results 15 7.5.4 Sample Calculation 15 7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions 16 7.6.1 Band-Edge Compliance 16 7.6.1.1 Test Methodology 16 7.6.1.2 Test Results 16 7.6.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions 17 7.6.2.1 Test Methodology 17 7.6.2.2 Test Results 17 8.0 CONCLUSION 17 Additional Exhibits Included In Filing Internal Photographs Schematics External Photographs Manual Test Setup Photographs Theory of Operation Label Information System Block Diagram 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 15.249 and RSS 210 for the low power 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio only. Separate reports will be issued for Part 15.247 and RSS 210 in reference to the 900 MHz LAN and high power 2.4GHz Zigbee radios. 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-DXX 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  VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526  VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0 ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DXX 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-DXX 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-DXX 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. ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DXX 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 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) 07-17-2010 432 Microwave Circuits Filters H3G020G4 264066 (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-DXX 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-DXX 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 an Omni-directional Antenna for the 2.4GHz 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-DXX 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-DXX 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-DXX Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7.4 Occupied Bandwidth FCC: Section 15.215 IC: RSS-GEN 4.6.1 7.4.1 Test Methodology 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. Bandwidth is determined at the points 20 dB down from the modulated carrier. The 99% bandwidth was also measured and reported in Section 7.4.2 below. 7.4.2 Test Results The maximum 20 dB bandwidth was determined to be 2640.0 kHz. The frequency band designated under Part 15.249 is 2400 - 2483.5MHz, therefore the 20dB bandwidth is contained within the frequency band designated under this rule part. Results are shown below in Table 7.4.2-1 and Figures 7.4.2-1 through 7.4.2-6. Table 7.4.2-1 – Occupied Bandwidth Frequency 20dB Bandwidth 99% OBW (MHz) (kHz) (kHz) 2405 2640.0 2420.0 2440 2600.0 2410.0 2475 2640.0 2420.0 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 96.14 dBµV VBW 300 kHz 96.03 dBµV Ref 107 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.404990000 GHz Ref 107 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.439850000 GHz ndB [T1] 20.00 dB ndB [T1] 20.00 dB BW 2.640000000 MHz 100 BW 2.600000000 MHz 100 1 1 A Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A Temp 1 [T1 ndB] 75.84 dBµV 75.98 dBµV 1 PK 1 PK 90 2.403740000 GHz 90 2.438780000 GHz MAXH MAXH Temp 2 [T1 ndB] Temp 2 [T1 ndB] 76.02 dBµV 75.60 dBµV 80 80 T1 2.406380000 GHz T2 T1 2.441380000 GHz T2 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 Center 2.405 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 2.44 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 16:29:40 Date: 24.JUL.2009 15:49:34 Figure 7.4.2-1: 20dB Bandwidth Low Channel Figure 7.4.2-2: 20dB Bandwidth Mid Channel ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DXX Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 90.14 dBµV VBW 300 kHz 95.61 dBµV Ref 100 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.475490000 GHz Ref 107 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.405150000 GHz 100 ndB [T1] 20.00 dB OBW 2.420000000 MHz 1 BW 2.640000000 MHz 100 Temp 1 [T1 OBW] A 1 80.66 dBµV A 90 Temp 1 [T1 ndB] 70.36 dBµV 2.403870000 GHz 1 PK 1 PK 2.473760000 GHz 90 Temp 2 [T1 OBW] MAXH MAXH 80 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] 81.13 dBµV T1 T2 70.16 dBµV 2.406290000 GHz T1 T2 80 2.476400000 GHz 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 10 Center 2.475 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 2.405 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 30.JUL.2009 10:51:02 Date: 24.JUL.2009 16:38:45 Figure 7.4.2-3: 20dB Bandwidth High Channel Figure 7.4.2-4: 99%OBW Low Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 93.25 dBµV VBW 300 kHz 87.76 dBµV Ref 107 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.439850000 GHz Ref 100 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 2.475490000 GHz OBW 2.410000000 MHz 100 OBW 2.420000000 MHz 100 Temp 1 [T1 OBW] Temp 1 [T1 OBW] A 1 73.63 dBµV A 1 78.55 dBµV 90 2.438860000 GHz 2.473860000 GHz 1 PK 1 PK 90 Temp 2 [T1 OBW] Temp 2 [T1 OBW] MAXH MAXH 77.81 dBµV 80 73.69 dBµV 2.441270000 GHz T1 T2 2.476280000 GHz T1 T2 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 0 Center 2.44 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Center 2.475 GHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 15:52:16 Date: 30.JUL.2009 10:56:10 Figure 7.4.2-5: 99%OBW Mid Channel Figure 7.4.2-6: 99%OBW High Channel ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DXX Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7.5 Fundamental Field Strength – FCC: Section 15.249(a) IC: RSS-210 A2.9(a) 7.5.1 Test Methodology Radiated emissions tests were made on the 3 channels in the 2400MHz to 2483.5MHz frequency range, the low channel being 2405 MHz, the middle channel being 2440 MHz, and the high channel being 2475 MHz. 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. Peak and average measurements were made using a resolution bandwidth (RBW) of 1MHz and a video bandwidth (VBW) of 3MHz. 7.5.2 Duty Cycle Correction For average radiated measurements, the measured level was reduced by a factor 11.37dB to account for the duty cycle of the EUT. The duty cycle was determined to be 27% or 27ms within a 100ms period. The duty cycle correction factor is determined using the formula: 20log (0.27) = 11.37dB. Additional justification of the duty cycle can be found in the Theory of Operation supplied with this filing. 7.5.3 Test Results Results are shown below in table 7.5.3-1 below: Table 7.5.3-1: Fundamental Field Strength 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 2405 100.28 100.28 H 0.94 101.22 89.85 114.0 94.0 12.78 4.15 2405 92.61 92.61 V 0.94 93.55 82.18 114.0 94.0 20.45 11.82 Middle Channel 2440 99.60 99.60 H 1.13 100.73 89.36 114.0 94.0 13.27 4.64 2440 91.04 91.04 V 1.13 92.17 80.80 114.0 94.0 21.83 13.20 High Channel 2475 94.50 94.50 H 1.32 95.82 84.45 114.0 94.0 18.18 9.55 2475 82.75 82.75 V 1.32 84.07 72.70 114.0 94.0 29.93 21.30 7.5.4 Sample Calculation: RC = RU + CFT Where: CFT = Total Correction Factor (AF+CA+AG)-DC (Average Measurements Only) RU = Uncorrected Reading RC = Corrected Level AF = Antenna Factor CA = Cable Attenuation AG = Amplifier Gain DC = Duty Cycle Correction Factor Example Calculation PEAK: Corrected Level: 100.28 + 0.94 = 101.22dBuV Margin: 114dBuV – 101.22dBuV = 12.78dB AVERAGE: Corrected Level: 100.28 + 0.94 - 11.37= 89.85dBuV Margin: 94dBuV – 89.85dBuV = 4.15dB ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DXX Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7.6 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions – FCC: Section 15.249 IC: RSS-210 A2.9 7.6.1 Band-Edge Compliance – FCC: Section 15.249(d) IC: RSS-210 A2.9(b) 7.6.1.1 Test Methodology Emissions radiated outside of the specified frequency bands, except for harmonics, shall be attenuated by at least 50 dB below the level of the fundamental or to the general radiated emission limits in § 15.209, whichever is the lesser attenuation. The EUT was investigated at the low and high channels of operation to determine band-edge compliance. Band-edge compliance for the lower and upper band-edge was determined using the radiated mark-delta method as outlined in FCC DA 00-705. The radiated field strength of the fundamental emission was first determined and then the mark-delta method was used to determine the field strength of the band-edge emissions as compared to the emission limits of 15.209. 7.6.1.2 Test Results Band-edge compliance is displayed in Tables 7.6.1.2-1 to 7.6.1.2-2 and Figures 7.6.1.2-1 – 7.6.1.2-2. Table 7.6.1.2-1: Lower Band-edge Marker Delta Method Uncorrected Level Antenna Correction Fundamental Level Marker- Band-Edge Level Limit Margin Frequency (dBuV) Polarity Factors (dBuV/m) Delta (dBuV/m) (dBuV/m) (dB) (MHz) pk Qpk/Avg (H/V) (dB) pk Qpk/Avg (dB) pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg 2405 100.28 100.28 H 0.94 101.22 89.85 42.92 58.30 46.93 74.0 54.0 15.70 7.07 2405 92.61 92.61 V 0.94 93.55 82.18 41.46 52.09 40.72 74.0 54.0 21.91 13.28 Table 7.6.1.2-2: Upper Band-edge Marker Delta Method Uncorrected Level Antenna Correction Fundamental Level Marker- Band-Edge Level Limit Margin Frequency (dBuV) Polarity Factors (dBuV/m) Delta (dBuV/m) (dBuV/m) (dB) (MHz) pk Qpk/Avg (H/V) (dB) pk Qpk/Avg (dB) pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg pk Qpk/Avg 2475 94.50 94.50 H 1.32 95.82 84.45 46.79 49.03 37.66 74.0 54.0 24.97 16.34 2475 82.75 82.75 V 1.32 84.07 72.70 44.61 39.46 28.09 74.0 54.0 34.54 25.91 * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 42.92 dB VBW 300 kHz 41.46 dB Ref 107 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 6.507200000 MHz Ref 107 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms 5.577600000 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] Marker 1 [T1 ] 100 53.42 dBµV 100 46.30 dBµV 1 A A 2.398796800 GHz 2.399228400 GHz 1 PK 1 PK 1 90 90 MAXH MAXH 80 80 70 70 60 60 1 50 50 1 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 Start 2.398 GHz 830 kHz/ Stop 2.4063 GHz Start 2.398 GHz 830 kHz/ Stop 2.4063 GHz Date: 24.JUL.2009 15:01:58 Date: 24.JUL.2009 15:14:44 Figure 7.6.1.2-1 Lower Band-edge –Hpol Figure 7.6.1.2-2 Lower Band-edge – Vpol ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DXX Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] * RBW 100 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 46.79 dB VBW 300 kHz 44.61 dB Ref 100 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms -9.024000000 MHz Ref 90 dBµV * Att 10 dB SWT 2.5 ms -9.216000000 MHz 100 Marker 1 [T1 ] 90 Marker 1 [T1 ] 1 43.47 dBµV 34.61 dBµV A 1 A 90 2.483892000 GHz 80 2.484540000 GHz 1 PK 1 PK MAXH MAXH 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 1 1 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 -10 Center 2.4795 GHz 1.2 MHz/ Span 12 MHz Center 2.4795 GHz 1.2 MHz/ Span 12 MHz Date: 30.JUL.2009 10:45:50 Date: 30.JUL.2009 11:09:54 Figure 7.6.1.2-3 Upper Band-edge –Hpol Figure 7.6.1.2-4 Upper Band-edge - Vpol 7.6.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions – FCC: Section 15.249(a), (c) IC:RSS-210 A2.9(a) 7.6.2.1 Test Methodology Radiated emissions tests were made over the frequency range of 30MHz to 25 GHz, 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 measurements made with RBW of 1 MHz and VBW of 3 MHz. The average emissions were determined by applying the duty cycle correction of the EUT to the peak measurements for comparison to the average limit. 7.6.2.2 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.meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and IC RSS-210. END REPORT ACS Report: 09-0245-15C-DXX Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 17


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