Test Report

FCC ID: TMEVR4100X003

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Date: April 16, 2009 Federal Communications Commission Via: Electronic Filing Attention: Authorization & Evaluation Division Applicant: Blackboard, Inc. Equipment: VR4100 FCC ID: TMEVR4100X003 FCC Rules: 15.225 Gentlemen: On behalf of the Applicant, enclosed please find Application Form 731, Engineering Test Report and all pertinent documentation, the whole for approval of the referenced equipment as shown. We trust the same is in order. Should you need any further information, kindly contact the writer who is authorized to act as agent. Sincerely yours, Hoosamuddin S. Bandukwala, Lab Director Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

List Of Exhibits (FCC Certification (Transmitters) - Revised 9/28/98) Applicant: Blackboard, Inc. FCC ID: TMEVR4100X003 By Applicant: 1. Letter Of Authorization 2. Identification Drawings Id Label Location Info Attestation Statement(S) Location of Compliance Statement 3. Documentation: 2.1033(B) (3) User Manual(S) (4) Operational Description (5) Block Diagram (5) Schematic Diagram (7) External Photographs Internal Photographs Parts List Active Devices By F.T.L. Inc. A. Testimonial & Statement of Certification B. Statement of Qualifications Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Test Report for FCC ID: TMEVR4100X003 Model: VR4100 to Federal Communications Commission Rule Part(s)15.225 Date Of Report: April 16, 2009 On the Behalf of the Applicant: Blackboard, Inc. 22601 North 19th Ave, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85027 Attention of: Tom Kuestersteffen 623-476-1263 email: tkuestersteffen@blackboard.com and/or Tim Mattson 623-476-1400 Supervised By: Hoosamuddin S. Bandukwala, Lab Director Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Test Report Revision History Revision Date Revised By Reason for revision 1.0 April 16, 2009 J Erhard Original Document 2.0 June 2, 2009 J Erhard Add conducted emissions test data Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

The applicant has been cautioned as to the following: 15.21 Information to User. The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 15.27(a) Special Accessories. Equipment marketed to a consumer must be capable of complying with the necessary regulations in the configuration in which the equipment is marketed. Where special accessories, such as shielded cables and/or special connectors are required to enable an unintentional or intentional radiator to comply with the emission limits in this part, the equipment must be marketed with, i.e. shipped and sold with, those special accessories. However, in lieu of shipping or packaging the special accessories with the unintentional or intentional radiator, the responsible party may employ other methods of ensuring that the special accessories are provided to the consumer, without additional charge. Information detailing any alternative method used to supply the special accessories for a grant of equipment authorization or retained in the verification records, as appropriate. The party responsible for the equipment, as detailed in § 2.909 of this chapter, shall ensure that these special accessories are provided with the equipment. The instruction manual for such devices shall include appropriate instructions on the first page of text concerned with the installation of the device that these special accessories must be used with the device. It is the responsibility of the user to use the needed special accessories supplied with the equipment. Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Testimonial And Statement Of Certification This is to certify that: 1. That the application was prepared either by, or under the direct supervision of, the undersigned. 2. That the technical data supplied with the application was taken under my direction and supervision. 3. That the data was obtained on representative units, randomly selected. 4. That, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in the application and accompanying technical data are true and correct. Certifying Engineer: Hoosamuddin S. Bandukwala, Lab Director Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Table Of Contents Rule Description Page Test Report 1 2.1033(c) General Information Required 2 Standard Test Conditions and Engineering Practices 4 Test Results Summary 5 15.225(a)(b)(c)(d) Field Strength 6 15.209 Radiated Emissions 10 15.225(e) Frequency Stability 11 15.207. Powerline Conducted Emissions 12 RSS 210 99% Occupied Bandwidth 13 . Test Equipment Utilized 14 Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Required information per ISO 17025-2005, paragraph 5.10.2: a) Test Report b) Laboratory: Flom Test Lab, Inc. (FCC: 31040/SIT) 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 (Canada: IC 2044A-1) Chandler, AZ 85225 c) Report Number: d0940011 d) Client: Blackboard, Inc. e) Identification: VR4100 Description: 13.56 MHz Transmitter f) EUT Condition: Not required unless specified in individual tests. g) Report Date: April 16, 2009 h, j, k): As indicated in individual tests. i) Sampling method: No sampling procedure used. l) Uncertainty: In accordance with FTL internal quality manual. m) Supervised by: Hoosamuddin S. Bandukwala, Lab Director n) Results: The results presented in this report relate only to the item tested. o) Reproduction: This report must not be reproduced, except in full, without written permission from this laboratory. Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 1 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

List Of General Information Required For Certification In Accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations, Volume II, Part 2 and to 15.225 Sub-Part 2.1033 (c)(1): Name and Address of Applicant: Blackboard, Inc. (c)(2): FCC ID: TMEVR4100X003 Model Number: VR4100 (c)(3): Instruction Manual(s): Please See Attached Exhibits (c)(4): Type of Emission: ASK (c)(5): FREQUENCY RANGE, MHz: 13.56 (c)(6): Power Rating 0.632 µW Switchable Variable X N/A (c)(7): Maximum Allowable Power 5 µW 15.203: Antenna Requirement: X The antenna is permanently attached to the EUT The antenna uses a unique coupling The EUT must be professionally installed The antenna requirement does not apply Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 2 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Subpart 2.1033 (continued) (c)(8): Circuit Diagram/Circuit Description: Including description of circuitry & devices provided for determining and stabilizing frequency, for suppression of spurious radiation, for limiting modulation and limiting power. Please See Attached Exhibits (c)(9): Label Information: Please See Attached Exhibits (c)(10): Photographs: Please See Attached Exhibits (c)(11): Digital Modulation Description: ___ Attached Exhibits _x_ N/A (c)(12): Test And Measurement Data: Follows Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 3 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Sub-part 2.1033(b): Test And Measurement Data All tests and measurement data shown were performed in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations, Volume II; Part 2 and the following individual Parts, 15.225. Standard Test Conditions and Engineering Practices Except as noted herein, the following conditions and procedures were observed during the testing: In accordance with ANSI C63.4-2003 unless otherwise indicated in the specific measurement results, the ambient temperature of the actual EUT was maintained within the range of 10° to 40°C (50° to 104 °F) unless the particular equipment requirements specify testing over a different temperature range. Also, unless otherwise indicated, the humidity levels were in the range of 10% to 90% relative humidity. Measurement results, unless otherwise noted, are worst-case measurements. A2LA “A2LA has accredited Flom Test Labs, Inc. Chandler, AZ for technical competence in the field of Electrical testing. The accreditation covers the specific tests and types of tests listed on the agreed scope of accreditation. This laboratory meets the requirements of ISO 17025:2005 ‘General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories’ and any additional program requirements in the identified field of testing.” Please refer to www.a2la.org for current scope of accreditation. Certificate number: 2152.01 FCC OATS Reg. #933597 IC Reg. # 2044A-1 Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 4 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Test Results Summary Specification Test Name Pass, Fail, Comments N/A 15.225(a) Fundamental Field Strength Pass 15.225(b)(c)(d) Out of Band Spurious Emissions Pass 15.225(e) Frequency Stability Pass 12.207 Conducted Powerline Emissions Pass RSS-210 99% Occupied Bandwidth Pass Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 5 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Name of Test: Field Strength Specification: 15.225(a)(b)(c)(d) Engineer: J Erhard Test Equipment Utilized i00033, i00054, i00326 Test Date: 6/4/2009 Test Procedure The UUT was tested on an anechoic chamber at a distance of 1 meter from the receiving loop antenna. A spectrum analyzer was used to verify that the UUT met the requirements for Fundamental Field Strength. The antenna correction and distance correction factors were summed with the quasi-peak measurement to ensure accurate readings were obtained. The following table indicates the highest emission in each of the indicated bands. Test Setup UUT Antenna Spectrum Analyzer Field Strength Frequency Measured Monitored Distance Antenna Corrected Limit Result Band Frequency Level CF (dB) CF (dB) Measurement (dBuV/m) (MHz) (MHz) (dBuV/m) (dBuV/m) 13.110_13.410 13.3479 53.18 59.1 17.8 -23.72 40.51 Pass 13.410_13.553 13.552 60.40 59.1 17.8 -16.50 50.47 Pass 13.553_13.567 13.560 75.00 59.1 17.8 -1.900 84.00 Pass 13.567_13.710 13.588 57.92 59.1 17.8 -18.98 50.47 Pass 13.710_14.010 13.7715 48.59 59.1 17.8 -28.31 40.51 Pass * Note. Cable correction factors are not included in this measurement as the low loss of the high quality TWINAX cable at low frequencies in practically non-existent. Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 6 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Field Strength Plots 13.110_13.410 MHz 13.410_13.553 MHz Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 7 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

13.553_13.567 MHz 13.567_13.710 MHz Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 8 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

13.710_14.010 MHz Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 9 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Name of Test: Radiated Emissions Specification: 15.209 Engineer: J Erhard Test Equipment Utilized i00049, i00054, i00267 Test Date: 4/13/2009 Test Procedure The UUT was tested on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) at a distance of 3 meters from the receiving antenna. A spectrum analyzer was used to verify that the UUT met the requirements for Radiated Emissions. The spectrum for each tuned frequency was examined beyond the 10th harmonic. Test Setup UUT Antenna Spectrum Analyzer Radiated Emissions Emission Freq Measured Level Correction Factor Corrected Level Limit Margin (MHz) (dBuV/m) (dB) (dBuV/m) (dBuV/m) (dB) 50.465 9.5 9.8 19.3 40.0 -20.7 117.990 15.8 13.2 29.0 43.0 -14.0 221.699 22.2 12.2 34.4 46.0 -11.6 224.449 8.6 12.5 21.1 46.0 -24.9 346.424 20.9 17.4 38.3 46.0 -7.7 406.235 10.8 19.2 30.0 46.0 -16.0 Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 10 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Name of Test: Frequency Stability Specification: 15.225(e) Engineer: J Erhard Test Equipment Utilized i00019, i00027, i00054, i00319 Test Date: 4/13/2009 Test Procedure The UUT was placed in an environmental test chamber and a frequency counter was utilized to verify that the frequency stability met the requirement for frequency stability across the temperature range from –20°C to +50°C. A variable DC power supply was used to vary the voltage from 85% to 115% of the rated voltage. Test Setup DC Power UUT Frequency Supply Counter Frequency Stability vs. Temperature 13.5615000 13.5610000 Frequency (MHz) 13.5605000 Upper Limit Measured Frequency 13.5600000 Lower Limit 13.5595000 13.5590000 13.5585000 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Temperature (Centigrade) Frequency Stability vs. Voltage 13.56150 13.56100 Frequency (MHz) 13.56050 Upper Limit 13.56000 Measured Frequency Low er Limit 13.55950 13.55900 13.55850 23.00 25.80 28.60 31.40 Voltage Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 11 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Name of Test: Powerline Conducted Emissions Specification: 15.207 Engineer: J Erhard Test Equipment Utilized i00033, i00054, i00270 Test Date: 4/10/2009 Test Procedure The UUT power cable connected to a LISN and the monitored output of the LISN was connected directly to a spectrum analyzer. The conducted emissions from 150 kHz to 30 MHz were monitored and compared to the specification limits. The average measurements were the worst-case and are recorded in the tables below. Test Setup Spectrum Analyzer LISN UUT Power Cable Line 1 Quasi-Peak Test Results Emission Monitored LISN Attenuation Corrected Limit Margin Frequency Level Factor (dB) Level (dBuV/m) (dB) (dBuV/m) (dB) (dBuV/m) 208.93 KHz 43.93 0.2 10 54.16 64.32 -10.16 200.84 KHz 44.1 0.2 10 54.33 64.55 -10.22 200.44 KHz 43.88 0.2 10 54.1 64.56 -10.46 184.11 KHz 43.83 0.2 10 54.03 65.03 -10.99 183.14 KHz 43.76 0.2 10 53.96 65.05 -11.09 162.08 KHz 44.31 0.2 10 54.54 65.65 -11.11 Line 2 Quasi-Peak Test Results Emission Monitored LISN Attenuation Corrected Limit Limit Frequency Level Factor (dB) Level (dBuV/m) (dB) (dBuV/m) (dB) (dBuV/m) 162.32 KHz 44.02 0.2 10 54.25 65.65 -11.39 162.02 KHz 44.00 0.2 10 54.23 65.66 -11.42 158.94 KHz 44.21 0.21 10 54.46 65.74 -11.29 156.58 KHz 44.21 0.23 10 54.48 65.81 -11.33 154.08 KHz 43.95 0.26 10 54.24 65.88 -11.64 151.81 KHz 44.03 0.28 10 54.35 65.95 -11.6 All other results were greater than 20 dB below the limit. Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 12 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Name of Test: 99% Occupied Bandwidth Specification: RSS 210 Industry Canada Only Engineer: J Erhard Test Equipment Utilized i00054, i00291, i00326 Test Date: 6/4/2009 Test Procedure The UUT was tested on an anechoic chamber at a distance of 1 meter from the receiving loop antenna. A spectrum analyzer was used to measure the 99% occupied bandwidth. Test Setup UUT Antenna Spectrum Analyzer 99% Bandwidth Summary Frequency MHz Recorded Measurement Result 13.56 21.0 kHz Pass Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 13 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0

Test Equipment Utilized Description MFG Model Number FTL Asset Number Last Cal Date Cal Due Date Frequency Counter HP 5334B i00019 1/26/09 1/26/11 Temperature Chamber Tenney Tenney Jr i00027 12/8/08 12/8/09 Spectrum Analyzer HP 85462A i00033 10/14/08 10/14/09 Spectrum Analyzer HP 8566B i00049 12/3/08 12/3/08 Power Supply HP 6286A i00054 NCR NCR Bi-Log Antenna Schaffner CBL6111C i00267 11/6/07 11/6/09 DMM Fluke 87 III i00319 12/5/08 12/5/09 Active Loop Antenna EMCO 6507 i00326 4/1/09 4/1/11 In addition to the above listed equipment standard RF connectors and cables were utilized in the testing of the described equipment. Prior to testing these components were tested to verify proper operation. END OF TEST REPORT Flom Test Lab 3356 N. San Marcos Place, Suite 107 Chandler, Arizona 85225-7176 Page 14 of 14 (866) 311-3268 phone, (480) 926-3598 fax p0910004, d0940011 Rev 2.0


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