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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: 10-0031.W04.11.A Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. Model: PMCR2 Test Begin Date: February 3, 2010 Test End Date: February 4, 2010 Report Issue Date: February 8, 2010 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency. Prepared by: Kirby Munroe Director, Wireless Certifications ACS, Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 23 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 3 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 4 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 5 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 6 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 7 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 7 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 8 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 9 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 9 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ..................................................................................................................... 10 7.1 PEAK OUTPUT POWER - FCC SECTION 15.247(B)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1)................................... 10 7.1.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) ..................................................................... 10 7.1.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 10 7.2 20DB / 99% BANDWIDTH - FCC: SECTION 15.247(A)(1)(I) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(C) ......................... 12 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 12 7.2.2 Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 12 7.3 BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS-FCC 15.247D IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 ....... 16 7.3.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions ........................................................... 16 7.3.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 16 7.3.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 16 7.3.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions ....................................................................................... 19 7.3.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 19 7.3.2.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 19 7.3.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6 ................................. 23 7.3.3.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 23 7.3.3.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 23 8 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 23 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 1 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15 Subpart C of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210 for a Class II Permissive Change. This Class II Permissive Change report is to address a new data rate of 153.6 kbps. 1.2 Product description 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. The PMCR2 also includes a pre-approved cellular modem FCC ID: N7NMC8790 / IC: 2417C- MC8790. Manufacturer Information: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 Test Sample Serial Number(s): FCC Certification Unit 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations The EUT was tested in a configuration typical of normal use. This device is considered a composite device by definition. The 900 MHz LAN and high power 2.4 GHz Zigbee radios operate under CFR 47 Part 15.247 and IC RSS-210. The low power 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio operates under CFR 47 Part 15.249 and IC RSS-210. The data rate change affects the 900 MHz LAN only therefore this report addresses Part 15.247 and RSS 210 for the 900 MHz radio portion only. See test setup photographs for additional information. ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 2 TEST FACILITIES 2.1 Location The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address: Advanced Compliance Solutions 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Phone: (770) 831-8048 Fax: (770) 831-8598 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site, Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions Site have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. In addition, ACS is compliant to ISO/IEC 17025 as certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. The following certification numbers have been issued in recognition of these accreditations and certifications: FCC Registration Number: 894540 Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175A-1 VCCI Member Number: 1831  VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526  VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0 ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A 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 Diameter 20 Feet 30 Feet Figure 2.3-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A 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: 10-0031.W04.11.A 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 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES The following standards were used:  ANSI C63.4-2003: Method of Measurements of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the 9KHz to 40GHz  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization Procedures, 2009  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2009  FCC Public Notice DA 00-705 - Filing and Measurement Guidelines for Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Systems, March 30, 2000  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 - Low-power License-exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment, Issue 7 June 2007  Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue2, June 2007. ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 7

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT The calibration interval of test equipment is annually or the manufacturer’s recommendations. Where the calibration interval deviates from the annual cycle based on the instrument manufacturer’s recommendations, it shall be stated below. Table 4-1: Test Equipment Equipment Calibration Information ACS# Mfg. Eq. type Model S/N Cal. Due Spectrum 1 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers ESMI - Display 833771/007 09-21-2010 Spectrum 2 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers ESMI-Receiver 839587/003 09-21-2010 338 Hewlett Packard Amplifiers 8449B 3008A01111 10-16-2010 25 Chase Antennas CBL6111 1043 09-02-2010 Spectrum 30 Technologies Antennas DRH-0118 970102 05-08-2010 73 Agilent Amplifiers 8447D 2727A05624 07-15-2010 Chamber EMI 02-06-2010 167 ACS Cable Set Cable Set 167 (See Note1) Spectrum 283 Rohde & Schwarz Analyzers FSP40 1000033 09-21-2010 SMRE-200W- 11-24-2010 291 Florida RF Cables Cables 12.0-SMRE None (See Note1) SMR-290AW- 11-24-2010 292 Florida RF Cables Cables 480.0-SMR None (See Note1) 337 Microwave Circuits Filter H1G513G1 282706 07-17-2010 07-02-2010 339 Aeroflex/Weinschel Attenuators AS-18 7142 (See Note2) SMS-200AW- 02-05-2010 422 Florida RF Cables Cables 72.0-SMR 0805 (See Note1) Note1: Items characterized on an annual cycle. The date shown indicates the next characterization due date. Note2: Items verified on an annual cycle. The date shown indicates the next verification due date. ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 8

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number / FCC ID Part Number 1 EUT Itron PMCR2 FCC Certification Unit SK9PMCR2 2 5 Port Router Linksys SD2005 RED30H603862 NA 3 Power Supply Linksys D12-50-A GPSAS3-12P506-AM7HK NA 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM 1 120 VAC / 60Hz A 2 3 120 VAC / 60Hz A – 6’ Unshielded RJ45 Cable ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 9

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS Along with the tabular data shown below, plots were taken of all signals deemed important enough to document. 7.1 Peak Output Power - FCC Section 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1) 7.1.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) The 20dB bandwidth of the EUT was within the resolution bandwidth of spectrum analyzer, therefore the power measurement was made using the spectrum analyzer method. The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The resolution and video bandwidth were set to > 20 dB bandwidth of the emission measured. The device employs >50 channels therefore the power is limited to 1 Watt. 7.1.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in table 7.1.2-1 and the worst case was plotted and shown in figure 7.1.2-1 to 7.1.2-3 below: Table 7.1.2-1: RF Output Power Frequency Output Power (MHz) (dBm) 902.25 26.62 914.75 26.19 927.75 25.49 * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 26.62 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2.5 ms 902.010000000 MHz 1 30 Offset 10.5 dB A 20 1 PK VIEW 10 LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 902.25 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:46:08 Figure 7.1.2-1: Output power – Low Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 10

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 26.19 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2.5 ms 914.550000000 MHz 1 30 Offset 10.5 dB A 20 1 PK VIEW 10 LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 914.75 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 10:01:54 Figure 7.1.2-2: Output power – Mid Channel * RBW 3 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 10 MHz 25.49 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2.5 ms 927.620000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 A 20 1 PK VIEW 10 LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 927.75 MHz 500 kHz/ Span 5 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:22:27 Figure 7.1.2-3: Output power – High Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 11

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7.2 20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c) 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The spectrum analyzer span was set to 2 to 3 times the estimated bandwidth of the emission. The RBW was to ≥ 1% of the estimated emission bandwidth. The trace was set to max hold with a peak detector active. The Delta function of the analyzer was utilized to determine the 20 dB bandwidth of the emission. The 99% occupied bandwidth was measured with the spectrum analyzer span set to fully display the emission and approximately 20dB below the peak level. The RBW was to 1% to 3% of the approximate emission width. The trace was set to max hold with a peak detector active. The occupied bandwidth measurement function of the analyzer was used for the 99% bandwidth. 7.2.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in Table 7.2.2-1 and Figures 7.2.2-1 through 7.2.2-6. Table 7.2.2-1: 20dB / 99% Bandwidth Frequency 20dB Bandwidth 99% Bandwidth [MHz] [kHz] [kHz] 902.25 364.0 350.0 914.75 348.0 348.0 927.75 368.0 346.0 * RBW 10 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 30 kHz 24.49 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 10 ms 902.176000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 ndB [T1] 20.00 dB BW 364.000000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 20 4.65 dBm 1 PK 902.074000000 MHz VIEW 10 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] T1 T2 4.55 dBm LVL 902.438000000 MHz 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 902.25 MHz 100 kHz/ Span 1 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:47:26 Figure 7.2.2-1: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 12

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 10 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 30 kHz 25.38 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 10 ms 914.674000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 ndB [T1] 20.00 dB BW 348.000000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 20 5.35 dBm 1 PK 914.580000000 MHz VIEW 10 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] T1 T2 5.32 dBm LVL 914.928000000 MHz 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 914.75 MHz 100 kHz/ Span 1 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 10:04:22 Figure 7.2.2-2: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel * RBW 10 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 30 kHz 22.86 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 10 ms 927.676000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB ndB [T1] 20.00 dB 1 BW 368.000000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 ndB] A 20 2.98 dBm 1 PK 927.572000000 MHz VIEW 10 Temp 2 [T1 ndB] T1 T2 2.74 dBm LVL 927.940000000 MHz 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 927.75 MHz 100 kHz/ Span 1 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:28:05 Figure 7.2.2-3: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – High Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 13

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 10 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 30 kHz 23.33 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 5 ms 902.330000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB OBW350.000000000 kHz 1 Temp 1 [T1 OBW] 5.82 dBm A 20 902.079000000 MHz 1 PK Temp 2 [T1 OBW] VIEW 10 T2 6.38 dBm T1 902.429000000 MHz LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 902.25 MHz 50 kHz/ Span 500 kHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:48:27 Figure 7.2.2-4: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel * RBW 10 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 30 kHz 23.88 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 5 ms 914.674000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 OBW348.000000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] 5.05 dBm A 20 914.579000000 MHz 1 PK Temp 2 [T1 OBW] VIEW 10 T2 6.89 dBm T1 914.927000000 MHz LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 914.75 MHz 50 kHz/ Span 500 kHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 10:06:13 Figure 7.2.2-5: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 14

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 10 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 30 kHz 24.45 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 40 dB SWT 5 ms 927.676000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 OBW346.000000000 kHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] 5.29 dBm A 20 927.581000000 MHz 1 PK Temp 2 [T1 OBW] VIEW 10 4.94 dBm T1 T2 927.927000000 MHz LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Center 927.75 MHz 50 kHz/ Span 500 kHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:29:13 Figure 7.2.2-6: 99% Bandwidth Plot – High Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 15

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7.3 Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions-FCC 15.247d IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 7.3.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions 7.3.1.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The EUT was investigated at the lowest and highest channel available to determine band-edge compliance. For each measurement the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 30 kHz, which is ≥ 1% of the span, and the VBW was set to 100kHz. 7.3.1.2 Measurement Results Results are shown in the figures 7.3.1.2-1 to 7.3.1.4 below. * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 26.24 dB Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms 225.000000000 kHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 Marker 1 [T1 ] -0.30 dBm 901.950000000 MHz A 20 1 PK VIEW 10 LVL 1 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 900 MHz 250 kHz/ Stop 902.5 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:49:43 Figure 7.3.1.2-1: Lower Band-edge ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 16

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 29.82 dB Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms -325.000000000 kHz 30 1 Offset 10.5 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] -4.91 dBm 928.000000000 MHz A 20 1 PK VIEW 10 LVL 0 1 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 927.5 MHz 250 kHz/ Stop 930 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:31:32 Figure 7.3.1.2-2: Upper Band-edge * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 26.01 dB Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms 730.000000000 kHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB Marker 1 [T1 1] -0.71 dBm 901.952000000 MHz A 20 1 PK VIEW 10 LVL 1 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 900 MHz 300 kHz/ Stop 903 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:59:36 Figure 7.3.1.2-3: Lower Band-edge – Hopping ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 17

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 30 kHz Delta 1 [T1 ] VBW 100 kHz 31.04 dB Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 5 ms -328.000000000 kHz 30 Offset 10.51 dB Marker 1 [T1 ] -6.52 dBm 928.000000000 MHz A 20 1 PK VIEW 10 LVL 0 1 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 927 MHz 300 kHz/ Stop 930 MHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 10:17:20 Figure 7.3.1.2-4: Upper Band-edge - Hopping ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 18

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7.3.2 RF Conducted Spurious Emissions 7.3.2.1 Measurement Procedure The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The EUT was investigated for conducted spurious emissions from 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the highest fundamental frequency. Measurements were made at the low, center and high channels of the EUT. For each measurement, the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 100kHz. A peak detector function was used with the trace set to max hold. 7.3.2.2 Measurement Results Results are shown below in Figures 7.3.2.2-1 to 7.3.2.2-6: * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 26.26 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 100 ms 903.000000000 MHz 1 30 Offset 10.5 dB B 20 1 PK VIEW 10 D1 6.26 dBm LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:51:11 Figure 7.3.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – Low Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 19

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -23.00 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 900 ms 7.246000000 GHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB B 20 1 PK VIEW 10 D1 6.26 dBm LVL 0 -10 -20 1 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:52:19 Figure 7.3.2.2-2: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Low Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 25.82 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 100 ms 916.580000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 B 20 1 PK VIEW 10 D1 5.82 dBm LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 10:09:57 Figure 7.3.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 1 GHz –Mid Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 20

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -23.14 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 900 ms 7.210000000 GHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB B 20 1 PK VIEW 10 D1 5.82 dBm LVL 0 -10 -20 1 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 10:11:21 Figure 7.3.2.2-4: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Mid Channel * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz 24.93 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 100 ms 928.220000000 MHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB 1 B 20 1 PK VIEW 10 D1 4.93 dBm LVL 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:33:25 Figure 7.3.2.2-5: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – High Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 21

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] VBW 300 kHz -22.67 dBm Ref 30 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 900 ms 7.282000000 GHz 30 Offset 10.5 dB B 20 1 PK VIEW 10 D1 4.93 dBm LVL 0 -10 -20 1 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 4.FEB.2010 09:35:32 Figure 7.3.2.2-6: 1 GHz – 10 GHz –High Channel ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 22

Model: PMCR2 FCC ID: SK9PMCR2 IC: 864G-PMCR2 7.3.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6 7.3.3.1 Measurement Procedure Radiated emissions tests were made over the frequency range of 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the highest fundamental frequency. The EUT was rotated through 360° and the receive antenna height was varied from 1m to 4m so that the maximum radiated emissions level would be detected. For frequencies below 1000MHz, quasi-peak measurements were made using a resolution bandwidth RBW of 120 kHz and a video bandwidth VBW of 300 kHz. For frequencies above 1000MHz, peak and average measurements made with RBW and VBW of 1 MHz and 3MHz respectively. The EUT was caused to generate a continuous carrier signal on the hopping channel. The magnitudes of all emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement system. 7.3.3.2 Measurement Results There were no emissions detected above the noise floor of the measurement system. 8 CONCLUSION In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the PMCR2, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. continues to meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210. END REPORT ACS Report: 10-0031.W04.11.A Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 23


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