AeroVironment 68460 Digital Data Link Transceiver User Manual OEM Instructions

AeroVironment Digital Data Link Transceiver OEM Instructions

OEM Instructions

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AeroVironment Modular
Certification
Instructions to OEM
Integrators
Model Number: 68460
FCC ID: PZR-68460
January 26, 2016
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1 Revision History
Revision Revision Description of Changes
December
15, 2012
Initial Release
October
21, 2013
Amended for power limits and antenna guidance
December
19, 2013
Amended for RF exposure guidance, end user manual statement, and other minor
corrections
January
26, 2016
Amended to add approved antenna
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2 Introduction
This document describes mandatory steps required by the OEM integrator when designing and
manufacturing any host PC system utilizing this AeroVironment radio module (number 68460).
This document lists the mandatory responsibilities and actions of the OEM integrator.
Failure to comply with all requirements and conditions in this document may result in non-
compliance of the host device with FCC rules and invalidate the AeroVironment FCC certification for
the module.
This guide applies to modules that act in either the Arbiter, Client, or Viewer roles.
3 Overview
The 68460 mini-DDL transceiver is a communications module that allows communications between
like modules using a star topology DDL session using Time Division Multiple Access and Time
Division Duplexing (TDMA and TDD). It operates in the 2400 MHz ISM bands.
Max. average output power at antenna terminal
5 MHz Bandwidth
Channel Center Frequency
(MHz)
Conducted Maximum Average
power (dBm)
CH001 2415 26.01
CH002 2425 26.01
CH003 2435 26.01
CH004 2445 26.01
CH005 2455 26.01
4 Allowed Antennas to be used with the Radio Module
Table 1 is a list of allowable antennas for use with the specific radio module.
Peak gain including cable losses is quoted in the table.
Use of any antenna in the list (identical or equivalent antenna with lower gain, dimensions and cable
lengths) is acceptable in the host device, without any further FCC testing or submission.
However, use of an antenna that is higher gain than those on the list or is a Different Type, requires
additional testing and submission to the FCC. Therefore, antennas with higher gain or different type
than specified by AeroVironment may not be used with the AeroVironment module until new testing
and reporting is completed.
You must contact the AeroVironment Regulatory Group to report any higher gain or new antenna
type to be used with the module.
Table 1 Approved Antennae
Item
Part Number
Manufacturer
Type
G
ain
70958
AeroVironment
Dual Patch
dBi
ANT
-
2.4
-
CW
-
RH
LINX
TECHNOLOGIES
Mono
pole 30 mm
0
dBi
68856
AeroVironment
Broadband Dipole
3 dBi
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4.1 Antenna Placement
This 68460 module has been certified by FCC as single module approval with the following
restrictions:
• To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must operate with a
separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
• Consult with AeroVironment to determine the allowable rotational orientations for vertical
and horizontal antenna installation in applicable host devices.
If any one of condition listed above can not comply, please consult with AeroVironment regulatory
contact person to determine the applicable equipment authorization procedure before marketing the
host device.
5 Approved Usage
These radio modules can be used in a variety of physical layer configurations; the following restricts
the use to maintain compliance with the above referenced certification bodies.
The user is encouraged to use minimum power required to establish a link, thus minimizing
interference.
Changes or modifications to the module and/or operation outside the limits set forth below are
prohibited and could void the user’s authority to operate the modules.
Uses of these radio modules are limited to the specific register settings that are optimized for
performance and compliance.
6 Product Approval
The 68460 module has been designed to meet most national regulations for worldwide ISM-band
use. In particular, the radio modules have been certified to the following standards.
6.1 USA (Federal Communications Commission, FCC)
The 68460 module, used with the antenna listed in Table 1 above, has been tested to comply with
FCC Part 15 - 15.247 “Intentional Radiators.”
The device meets the requirements for modular transmitter approval as detailed in FCC Part 15 -
15.212.
The 68460 module can be integrated into a finished product without obtaining subsequent FCC
approvals for intentional radiators.
The module complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
6.1.1 Required Host System Labeling
The Integrator must affix appropriate labeling on the final product.
6.1.1.1
FCCID
The 68460 modules have been labeled with their own FCC ID number and if the FCC ID is not visible
when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the finished product into
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which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior
label can use wording such as the following:
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: PZR-68460
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
6.2 End User Manual
The end user manual should include the following statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must
be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or
unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment
without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

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