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Certification Test Report FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ISED Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 Report Number: AT72133597-2P0 Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Model: SNIC1 Test Begin Date: December 5, 2017 Test End Date: December 6, 2017 Report Issue Date: February 22, 2018 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER Certificate Number: AT-2021 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by ANAB, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government. Prepared by: Reviewed by: Ryan McGann Steve O'Steen Senior Engineer Service Line Manager, EMC TÜV SÜD America Inc. TÜV SÜD America Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of TÜV SÜD America Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 15 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Vo: 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 ................................................................................. 4 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 5 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 6 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 7 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 8 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 8 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 9 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................10 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................................10 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ......................................................................................................................11 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC 15.203 ........................................................................................11 7.2 POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC 15.207, ISED CANADA: RSS-GEN 8.8.....................11 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................11 7.2.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................11 7.3 EMISSION LEVELS ..........................................................................................................................13 7.3.1 Emissions into Restricted Frequency Bands – FCC: Sections 15.205, 15.209; ISED Canada: RSS-Gen 8.9 / 8.10 ..................................................................................................................13 7.3.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 13 7.3.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 13 7.3.1.3 Sample Calculation: ......................................................................................................................... 14 8 ESTIMATION OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ...............................................................15 9 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................15 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 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 Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-247 Certification for a Class II Permissive Change. The purpose of this Class II Permissive Change is to add a new antenna and host combination. 1.2 Product Description The Itron Smart Network Interface Card (model: SNIC1) module is built on Itron’s IPv6 OpenWay platform, and includes the Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT). It can process, analyze, communicate and react in real-time. Adaptive communications enable devices to interact with each other while dynamically switching between Radio Frequency (RF) and Power Line Carrier (PLC) to ensure the fastest and most reliable communications path. The communication module utilizes 900 MHz radio frequency (RF), power line carrier (carrier current system) and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi operation bands. This Class II Permissive Change addresses the SNIC1 integrated into the Itron, Inc. RN-ERT Gateway STAR (FCC ID: EO9ORRNA). This test report documents the compliance of the 900 MHz transceiver in the OFDM 1200k mode of operation. Technical Information: Detail Description Frequency Range 902.8 – 926.8 MHz Number of Channels 31 Modulation Format OFDM Data Rates 1200kbps Operating Voltage 24Vdc Antenna Type / Gain Micro Strip Patch Antenna / 2.5 dBi PCTEL BOA9022NM-ITR / 2.6 dBi (new) Manufacturer Information: Itron, Inc. 313 N Hwy 11 West Union, SC 29696 Test Sample Serial Number: 630000C43E Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 3

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 1.3 Test Methodology and Considerations All modes of operation were evaluated and the data presented in this report represents the worst case where applicable. The purpose of this Class II Permissive Change is to add a new antenna and host to the originally certified module, therefore this evaluation is limited to Radiated Emissions testing and AC Power Line Conducted Emissions testing only. This test report corresponds to the data collected on a previous version of the host device. Modifications were made to the host device that warranted a new FCC ID for the host device. The data presented in this test report has been verified with the host device listed in Section 1.2 of this test report, and deemed equivalent to the previously certified host device. For radiated emissions, the EUT was evaluated in a typical host. For AC power line conducted emissions the EUT was evaluated with a typical host power supply. Radiated inter-modulation testing was performed for all combinations of simultaneous transmission and found to comply. Power setting during test: +8 Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 4

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 2 TEST FACILITIES 2.1 Location The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address: TÜV SÜD America, Inc. 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Phone: (770) 831-8048 Fax: (770) 831-8598 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board/ANAB accreditation program, and has been issued certificate number AT-2021 in recognition of this accreditation. Unless otherwise specified, all tests methods described within this report are covered under the ISO/IEC 17025 scope of accreditation. 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, ISED Canada and the Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. FCC Registration Number: 391271 Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada Lab Code: IC 23597 VCCI Member Number: 1831 • VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526 • VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608 Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 5

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 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 Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 6

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 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 referenced in ANSI C63.10. A diagram of the Open Area Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-2 below: 10Meter 3 Meters 40Feet 7x7x4 Pit 66 Feet Figure 2.3-2: Open Area Test Site Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 7

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 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 12’ solid aluminum horizontal ground reference plane (GRP) bonded every 3” to an 8’ X 12’ vertical ground plane. The site is of sufficient size to test table top and floor standing equipment in accordance with ANSI C63.10. A diagram of the room is shown below in figure 2.4-1: Vertical Ground Plane (8’ x 12’) Non-Conductive EUT Table (1m x 1.5m x .8m) .4 Meters .8 Meters Horizontal Ground Plane (8’ x 12’) LISN Figure 2.4-1: AC Mains Conducted EMI Site 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES The following standards were used:  ANSI C63.10-2013: American National Standard of Procedures for Compliance Testing of Unlicensed Wireless Devices.  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization Procedures, 2018  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices, Intentional Radiators, 2018  FCC KDB 558074 D01 DTS Meas Guidance v04 - Guidance for Performing Compliance Measurements on Digital Transmission Systems (DTS) Operating Under §15.247, April 5, 2017  ISED Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 – Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems (FHSs) and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network (LE-LAN) Devices, Issue 2, Feb 2017.  ISED Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus, Issue 4, Nov 2014. Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 8

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 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 Calibration AssetID Manufacturer Model # Equipment Type Serial # Last Calibration Date Due Date 30 Spectrum Technologies DRH-0118 Antennas 970102 5/9/2017 5/9/2019 40 EMCO 3104 Antennas 3211 6/8/2016 6/8/2018 73 Agilent 8447D Amplifiers 2727A05624 7/24/2017 7/24/2018 167 ACS Chamber EMI Cable Set Cable Set 167 9/29/2017 9/29/2018 324 ACS Belden Cables 8214 3/21/2017 3/21/2018 331 Microwave Circuits H1G513G1 Filters 31417 5/13/2017 5/13/2018 338 Hewlett Packard 8449B Amplifiers 3008A01111 7/11/2017 7/11/2019 412 Electro Metrics LPA-25 Antennas 1241 8/8/2016 8/8/2018 SMS-200AW-72.0- 422 Florida RF SMR Cables 805 11/27/2017 11/27/2018 SMRE-200W-12.0- 616 Florida RF Cables SMRE Cables N/A 10/7/2017 10/7/2018 SMS-290AW- 676 Florida RF Labs 480.0-SMS Cables MFR2Y194 12/4/2017 12/4/2018 3010 Rohde & Schwarz ENV216 LISN 3010 7/11/2017 7/11/2018 813 PMM 9010 Receiver 697WW30606 2/6/2017 2/6/2018 819 Rohde & Schwarz ESR26 Receiver 101345 10/31/2017 10/31/2018 NCR = No Calibration Required NOTES: All test equipment was used only during active calibration cycles. Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 9

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment – Radiated Emissions Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model/Part Serial Number Number RN-ERT Gateway 1 Host Device Itron, Inc. 320483111 STAR Table 5-2: Cable Description – Radiated Emissions Cable Cable Type Length Shield Termination A AC Power Cable 1.75 m No Host Device to AC Mains Host Device – Reference Ground B Ground Braid 1.75 m No Plane 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM EUT B 1 A AC Mains Figure 6-1: Test Setup Block Diagram Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 10

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 7 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 15.203 The EUT utilizes a PCTEL BOA9022NM-ITR antenna. The antenna is coupled to the host device via N-Type connector to a SMA connector on the switch board. The EUT has spring fingers contacting traces on the switch board. The EUT is press fit onto the switch board. The gain of the antenna is 2.6 dBi. The EUT and host device require professional installation, therefore meeting the requirements of Section 15.203. 7.2 Power Line Conducted Emissions – FCC 15.207, ISED Canada: RSS-Gen 8.8 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure Conducted emissions were performed from 150 kHz to 30 MHz with the spectrum analyzer’s resolution bandwidth set to 9 kHz and the video bandwidth set to 30 kHz. 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 Measurement Results Performed by: Eugene Sello Table 7.2.2-1: Conducted EMI Results – Line 1 Corrected Reading Limit Margin Frequency (MHz) Quasi- Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Correction Peak (dBuV) (dBuV) (dBuV) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dBuV) 0.15 25.05 16.9 66 56 -40.95 -39.1 9.59 0.154 25.66 19.54 65.78 55.78 -40.12 -36.24 9.58 0.178 25.51 14.86 64.58 54.58 -39.07 -39.72 9.58 2.534 19.03 10.69 56 46 -36.97 -35.31 9.72 2.626 19.06 10.72 56 46 -36.94 -35.28 9.72 2.666 19.07 10.73 56 46 -36.93 -35.27 9.72 2.702 19.08 10.74 56 46 -36.92 -35.26 9.72 2.962 19.17 10.83 56 46 -36.83 -35.17 9.72 2.99 19.18 10.84 56 46 -36.82 -35.16 9.72 29.986 21.73 13.39 60 50 -38.27 -36.61 9.91 Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 11

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 Table 7.2.2-2: Conducted EMI Results – Line 2 Corrected Reading Limit Margin Frequency (MHz) Quasi- Average Quasi-Peak Average Quasi-Peak Average Correction Peak (dBuV) (dBuV) (dBuV) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dBuV) 0.15 25.05 17.07 66 56 -40.95 -38.93 9.59 0.154 25.66 19.19 65.78 55.78 -40.12 -36.59 9.58 11.734 29.35 13.8 60 50 -30.65 -36.2 9.81 11.914 30.76 13.77 60 50 -29.24 -36.23 9.81 12.102 31.27 13.43 60 50 -28.73 -36.57 9.81 12.286 31.38 13.78 60 50 -28.62 -36.22 9.81 12.478 31.12 14.91 60 50 -28.88 -35.09 9.81 12.666 30.75 13.59 60 50 -29.25 -36.41 9.82 12.846 29.78 14.09 60 50 -30.22 -35.91 9.82 29.954 29.25 13.65 60 50 -30.75 -36.35 10 Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 12

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 7.3 Emission Levels 7.3.1 Emissions into Restricted Frequency Bands – FCC: Sections 15.205, 15.209; ISED Canada: RSS-Gen 8.9 / 8.10 7.3.1.1 Measurement Procedure The unwanted emissions into restricted bands were measured radiated over the frequency range of 30 MHz to 10 GHz, 10 times the highest fundamental frequency. The EUT was rotated through 360° and the receive antenna height was varied from 1 meter to 4 meters so that the maximum radiated emissions level would be detected. For frequencies below 1000 MHz, quasi-peak measurements were made using a resolution bandwidth RBW of 120 kHz and a video bandwidth VBW of 300 kHz. For frequencies above 1000 MHz, peak and average measurements were made with RBW and VBW of 1 MHz and 3 MHz respectively. Each emission found to be in a restricted band as defined by section 15.205, including any emission at the operational band-edge, was compared to the radiated emission limits as defined in section 15.209. 7.3.1.2 Measurement Results Performed by: Ryan McGann Table 7.6.2.2-1: Radiated Spurious Emissions Tabulated Data 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 2708.4 57.40 40.62 H -3.82 53.58 36.80 74.0 54.0 20.4 17.2 2708.4 61.80 44.60 V -3.82 57.98 40.78 74.0 54.0 16.0 13.2 4514 70.40 41.10 H 1.03 71.43 42.13 74.0 54.0 2.6 11.9 4514 66.50 38.30 V 1.03 67.53 39.33 74.0 54.0 6.5 14.7 Mid Channel 2744.4 55.81 44.96 H -3.70 52.11 41.26 74.0 54.0 21.9 12.7 2744.4 64.78 49.61 V -3.70 61.08 45.91 74.0 54.0 12.9 8.1 3659.2 50.50 36.52 H -0.49 50.01 36.03 74.0 54.0 24.0 18.0 3659.2 52.42 36.57 V -0.49 51.93 36.08 74.0 54.0 22.1 17.9 4574 72.50 42.50 H 1.25 73.75 43.75 74.0 54.0 0.2 10.2 4574 69.92 39.38 V 1.25 71.17 40.63 74.0 54.0 2.8 13.4 High Channel 2780.4 63.30 43.69 H -3.59 59.71 40.10 74.0 54.0 14.3 13.9 2780.4 67.46 47.89 V -3.59 63.87 44.30 74.0 54.0 10.1 9.7 4634 70.80 40.70 H 1.48 72.28 42.18 74.0 54.0 1.7 11.8 4634 70.30 38.60 V 1.48 71.78 40.08 74.0 54.0 2.2 13.9 Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 13

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 7.3.1.3 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: 57.40 - 3.82 = 53.58dBuV/m Margin: 74dBuV/m – 53.58dBuV/m = 20.4dB Example Calculation: Average Corrected Level: 40.62 - 3.82 - 0 = 36.80dBuV Margin: 54dBuV – 36.80dBuV = 17.2dB Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 14

Model(s): SNIC1 FCC ID: SK9SNIC1 IC: 864G-SNIC1 8 ESTIMATION OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY The expanded laboratory measurement uncertainty figures (ULab) provided below correspond to an expansion factor (coverage factor) k = 1.96 which provide confidence levels of 95%. Parameter Ulab Occupied Channel Bandwidth ± 0.009 % RF Conducted Output Power ± 0.349 dB Power Spectral Density ± 0.372 dB Antenna Port Conducted Emissions ± 1.264 dB Radiated Emissions ≤ 1 GHz ± 5.814 dB Radiated Emissions > 1 GHz ± 4.318 dB Temperature ± 0.860 °C Radio Frequency ± 2.832 x 10-8 AC Power Line Conducted Emissions ± 3.360 dB 9 CONCLUSION In the opinion of TÜV SÜD America, Inc. the SNIC1, manufactured by Itron, Inc. meets the requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and ISED Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS- 247 for the tests documented in this test report. END REPORT Report No: AT72133597-2P0 TÜV SÜD America, Inc. Page 15


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