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PART NUMBER FAMILY:
BLE
USER MANUAL
FCC ID: ST2-BLEM
IC: 6012A-BLEM
Issue Date: May 9, 2017
Revision: 1.0
THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER,
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Centrak, Inc disclaims all liability, including liability for infringement of any proprietary
rights, relating to use of information in this document. No license, expressed or
implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted herein.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
ThismoduleislimitedtoOEMInstallationonly.
TheEndUsershouldnoteitherinstallorremovethemodule.Assuchnoinstructions
regardingModuleInstallationorRemovalshouldbegiventotheEnd‐User.
Noinstructionsformoduleusewillbegiventothecustomer.Themodulewillonlybeused
inconjunctionwiththeintegratedproduct
*Third-party brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULATORY MODULE APPROVAL 4
User Guide Information 5
United States of America Requirements 5
General User Guide Requirements 5
Topics Not Covered 6
UNITED STATES REGULATORY APPROVAL FCC MODULAR APPROVAL 7
Design Criteria for Modular Approval 7
General Conditions 7
Antenna 7
Antenna Interconnect & Impedance
Physical Implementation
Emissions Compliance Testing 7
Co-location of Additional Transmitters 8
Product Labeling Requirements 8
INDUSTRY CANADIAN REGULATORY APPROVAL 9
Design Criteria for Modular Approval 9
General Conditions 9
Antennae 9
Antenna Interconnect & Impedance
Physical Implementation
Emissions Compliance Testing 9
Product Labeling Requirements 10
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UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL TYPE APPROVAL
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION) (STANDARD REGULATORY 14
CONTACT INFORMATION 14
APPENDIX A: 15
Agency Certifications: 15
Regulatory Certification Requirement: 15
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 16
APPENDIX B: 17
FCC Grant# - FCC ID: ST2-BLEM 17
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULATORY MODULE APPROVAL
The Centrak BLE-M module (the BLE-M) is a device that transmits and receives radio signals in
accordance with the spectrum regulations for the 2.4-GHz unlicensed frequency range. Regional
regulatory agency approval may be required to operate BLE-M throughout the world.
For purposes of ease of integration, time to market, and product surety, Centrak submitted BLE-
M to relevant agencies and obtained regulatory approvals for specific countries. BLE-M was
approved under the “Modular Approval (MA) Grant”. This certification represents a significant
cost savings to the OEM.
The radio certification portion of this grant is transferable to Digital Electronic Device
manufacturers given adherence to specific implementation criteria noted herein. Any
modification of the BLE-M will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Any alteration or deviation
from the documented installation and/or use of the BLE-M will void the MA Grant as it
applies to the end-product.
This module is to be installed only in mobile or fixed applications and please add a reference to
part 2.1091(b) for a definition of mobile and fixed devices. Note, that separate approval is
required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to
2.1093 and different antenna configurations.
In the event the Digital Electronic Device manufacturer alters the herein described and approved
installation of the BLE-M, the end-product may require a complete battery of regulatory agency
certification test Digital Electronic Device manufacturer may be required to submit to a complete
battery of tests, depending on the requirements noted in the region they wish to sell their
product.
The MA Grant provides that Digital Electronic Device manufacturers who incorporate
the BLE-M Module as tested and
approved
,
and can be relieved from having to perform the
Radio Regulatory certification portion of the respective agency certification.
The MA Grant is valid only in countries that recognize the MA Grant certification process.
Countries currently accepting the MA Grant include; the USA, Canada, and many European
countries as noted in the General User Guide Requirements Section of this document. Terms
and conditions of regulatory approval for these countries are also described herein. However,
this “grandfathered” radio certification does not relieve the Digital Electronic Device
manufacturers from submitting their device for digital emissions certifications.
Electronic device manufacturers may disregard the requirements of this section provided they
accept full responsibility for regulatory type-approval of the electronic device with an
integrated BLE-M wireless module.
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User Guide Information
Electronic device manufacturers using Centrak’s Modular Approval are required to place the
below text in their product user’s guide in accompaniment with other regulatory information. The
text may be disbursed according to language or geographic regions if desired, but the
exact
text
shown below must be maintained.
United States of America Requirements
The following text must be copied exactly into the products user’s guide:
“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.
Caution: Changes
or
modifications
not
expressly approved
by the party
responsible
for
compliance
could void the
user’s authority
to
operate
the
equipment.”
General User Guide Requirements
The following text must be copied exactly into the product’s user’s guide:
“This product contains a radio
transmitter
with
BLE-M Module
which has
been tested and found to be compliant with the
applicable
regulations
governing
a radio
transmitter
in the 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
frequency
range.”
The following countries associated regulatory agencies recognizing the noted certifications for
this product as authorized for sale and use are:
USA Canada Belgium
Denmark France Finland
Germany Italy Netherlands
Spain Sweden UK
This list will be updated to reflect additional grants obtained or needed in future revisions.
Note: As of the date of publication, Japan does not recognize the “Modular Approval”
certification. Regulatory certification for Japan (TELEC) must be acquired through typical
approval procedures. These approvals are the sole responsibility of the OEM.
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Topics Not Covered
Topics that not covered in this manual include:
¾ Standard type approval for any country
¾ Japan’s (TELEC) regulatory approvals
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UNITED STATES REGULATORY APPROVAL FCC MODULAR APPROVAL (MA)
The requirements for FCC Modular Approval were released in February 2013 in the FCC’s
Public Notice: FCC Public Notice DA 00-1407, Part 15 Unlicensed Modular Transmitter Approvals.
Design Criteria
for
Modular
Approval
General Conditions
The following conditions must be strictly adhered to for modular approval:
1. No modification to the module including the circuitry is permitted
2. The design criteria including antenna, interconnects and transmission line
3. Testing of the final device configuration for Digital Emissions Compliance
The BLE-M may not be altered or modified in any way by the OEM or other integrator(s).
Additionally, no component(s) may be added which change the radio frequency (RF)
characteristics. These include unintentional or spurious emissions, immunity, ESD
characteristics, or other items commonly associated with RF devices. This includes all
components; passive and active (such as RF filters, RF amplifiers, RF switches, etc).
Additionally, no RF components may be placed between the RF output of the BLE-M and the
antenna. OEM/Integrator shall include instructions or statements in the host user’s manual that are
required by Part 15.19 and 15.21.
Antennae
The antenna is integrated in the module and has been qualified and approved for use under
the Modular Approval certification. This antenna is designed to be compatible with the RF
impedance and frequency range of the BLE-M. This antenna may not be modified or altered in
any way from the original design as represented by the manufacturer.
The antenna selected have been specifically tested with the BLE-M, and it is certified through
the regulatory agencies in the US, Canada, and European Union for authorized use. Use of an
altered antenna in a platform other than the antenna selected by Centrak voids the MA grant for
that platform.
Emissions Compliance
Testing
Notwithstanding the Modular Approval for the Radio Device with associated antenna, the end
product configuration must meet digital emissions compliance and must be tested in
accordance with FCC Part 15 requirements confirming radiated emissions are within specified
limits.
Applicable sections include:
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Part 15 Section 15.109 Sub-paragraph A, Class B Radiated Emission Limits
These emissions tests can be conducted by the manufacturer or by contacting an approved
test facility equipped and certified accordingly. The results of these emissions tests are not
required to be submitted to the FCC or Centrak, but should be kept on file by the OEM.
Co-location
of
Additional
Transmitters
Digital Electronic Devices manufacturers using this MA grant should refer to Appendix B (FCC
Grant #) for end-products using two or more co-located RF transmitters. This grant states:
“This modular transmitter is approved for use in Digital Electronic Devices and
may operate in conjunction with other mobile and portable transmitters in the
same device; provided, the other mobile and portable transmitters have
satisfied the appropriate RF exposure requirements contained in the FCC
rules. The grantee must also provide Digital Electronic Device integrators, or
end users if marketed directly to end users, with installation and operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure requirements. The Grantee must
inform second manufacturers/installers that in order for this module to be
operated in any configuration other than that permitted in the preceding
sentences, a separate FCC equipment authorization must be obtained for
each device into which this module is installed.“
This modular approval is granted provided Digital Electronic Devices manufacturers assume
responsibility for ensuring that other transmitters operating in conjunction with the BLE-M
comply with RF exposure requirements associated with their use. The use of one or more
additional RF transmitters will require review by the FCC and may require end-product re-
certification, including the BLE-M to ensure emissions compliance and RF safety. It is the sole
responsibility of the Digital Electronic Device manufacturer to obtain end-product regulatory
compliance for configurations including two or more RF transmitters.
Power
This module is approved for battery or AC line operated devices. The module operation voltage
can range from 1.8-3.6 volts.
Product Labeling Requirements
FCC product labeling requirements stipulate an FCC label, including specific text, be placed on
the device containing the BLE-M module. The product label must include the following text
and must be affixed to the exterior of the OEM’s product. The text should be located
beneath the FCC compliance logo.
“Module
FCC ID:ST2-BLEM”
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To ensure compliance with all non-transmitter functions the host manufacturer is responsible
for ensuring compliance with the module(s) installed and fully operational, such that the host
manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the after the module is installed and operational
the host continues to be compliant with the Part 15B unintentional radiator requirements, the
Part 2 Subpart J Equipment Authorization Procedures , KDB784748 D01 v07, and KDB 997198
about importation of radio frequency devices into the United States.
For a host using a certified modular with a standard fixed label, an additional permanent label
referring to the enclosed module: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: ST2-BLEM” or
“Contains FCC ID: ST2-BLEM” must be used. The host OEM user manual must also contain clear
instructions on how end users can find and/or access the module and the FCC/IC IDs.
RF Safety
TocomplywithFCC/ICregulationslimitingbothmaximumRFoutputpowerandhumanexposureto
RFradiation,themaximumantennagainincludingcablelossinamobile‐onlyexposurecondition
mustnotexceed0dBipeakgain.
Ifthefinalhost/modulecombinationisintendedforuseasaportabledevice(seeclassifications
below)thehostmanufacturerisresponsibleforseparateapprovalsfortheSARrequirementsfrom
FCCPart2.1093andRSS‐102.
MobileDeviceRFExposureStatement(IfApplicable):
RFExposure‐Thisdeviceisonlyauthorizedforuseinamobileapplication.Atleast20cmofseparation
distancebetweenthe(ProductName)deviceandtheuser'sbodymustbemaintainedatalltimes.
PortableDeviceRFExposureStatement:
RFExposure‐ThisdevicehasbeentestedforcompliancewithFCCRFexposurelimitsinaportable
configuration.Atleast(InsertRequiredSeparationDistancefromRFExposureEvaluation)cmof
separationdistancebetweenthe(ProductName)deviceandtheuser'sbodymustbemaintainedat
alltimes.Thisdevicemustnotbeusedwithanyotherantennaortransmitterthathasnotbeen
approvedtooperateinconjunctionwiththisdevice.
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CentrakwillofferassistancetoOEMinstallerforcompliancetoPart15Brequirements.Theseparate
approvalisrequiredforallotheroperatingconfiguration,includingportableconfigurationswithrespect
toPart2.1093anddifferentantennaconfigurations.
ThemoduleislimitedtoOEMinstallationONLY.TheOEMintegratorsareresponsibleforensuringthat
theend‐userhasnomanualinstructiontoremoveorinstallthemodule.
INDUSTRY CANADIAN REGULATORY APPROVAL
Industry Canada regulatory approval typically conforms to the FCC in terms of emission levels
and other regulatory requirements. It is the position of the Industry Canada agency that the
OEM primarily responsibility for ensuring end product compliance. Centrak as grantee and
supplier of the module maintains responsibility for the Modular Approved design.
Design Criteria
for
Modular
Approval
General Conditions
The following conditions must be strictly adhered to for modular approval:
1. No modification to the module including the circuitry is permitted
2. The design criteria including antenna, interconnects and transmission line
3. Testing of the final device configuration for Digital Emissions Compliance
The BLE-M may not be altered or modified in any way by the OEM or other integrator(s).
Additionally, no component(s) may be added which change the radio frequency (RF)
characteristics. These include unintentional or spurious emissions, immunity, ESD
characteristics, or other items commonly associated with RF devices. This includes all
components; passive and active (such as RF filters, RF amplifiers, RF switches, etc).
Additionally, no RF components may be placed between the RF output of the BLE-M and the
antenna(e) except the RF interconnect transmission line.
Antennae
The antenna is integrated in the module and has been qualified and approved for use under
the Modular Approval certification. This antenna is designed to be compatible with the RF
impedance and frequency range of the BLE-M. This antenna may not be modified or altered in
any way from the original design as represented by the manufacturer.
The antenna selected have been specifically tested with the BLE-M, and they are certified
through the regulatory agencies in the US, Canada, and European Union for authorized use. Use
of an altered antenna in a platform other than the antenna selected by Centrak voids the MA
grant for that platform.
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Emissions Compliance
Testing
Notwithstanding the Modular Approval for the Radio Device with associated interconnect and
antennae, the end product configuration must meet digital emissions compliance and must be
tested in accordance with Industry Canada RSS-210 (Low Power License-Exempt Radio
communication Devices) requirements confirming radiated emissions are within specified
limits.
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Applicable sections include:
•
Part 15 Section 15.109 Sub-paragraph A, Class B Radiated Emission Limits
These emissions tests can be conducted by the manufacturer or by contacting an approved
test facility equipped and certified accordingly. The results of these emissions tests are not
required to be submitted to the FCC or Centrak, but should be kept on file by the OEM.
Note:
Industry Canada generally follows the guidelines of the FCC for emissions level requirements.
FCC end-product compliance certification results may be used to satisfy Industry Canada
requirements. Please consult the Industry Canada, RSS 210 specifications to confirm inter-
agency compliance. If comparable FCC testing has not been performed or if the specifications
are not cross compliant, RSS 210 testing will be required.
Product Labeling Requirements
Industry Canada product labeling requirements stipulate specific text be placed on the device
containing the BLE-M module. The product must include the following text and must be located
on the exterior of the OEM’s product. This same information must be included in the product
user manual.
“This product contains Centrak BLE-M module
Canadian
Cert No IC:
6012A-BLEM”
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EUROPEAN UNION REGULATORY APPROVAL
The requirements for EU Regulatory Approval were released in April 2000 in the EU R&TTE
Directive.
This directive supports self directed testing and certification for “harmonized” bands within
OEM facilities or by third party.
Article 6 of the R&TTE directive states: “The manufacturer or the person responsible for
placing the apparatus on the market provides information for the user on the intended use of
the apparatus, together with the declaration of conformity to the essential requirements.”
Ensuring regulatory compliance of the end product is the sole responsibility of the OEM.
Centrak maintains responsibility for conformance of the BLE-M MOdule, the interconnect, and
the antenna, as the manufacturer.
The R&TTE directive maintains that first level compliance be reviewed by a “Notified Body”
prior to general product marketing. This is not mandatory, but reduces the risk of the product
being challenged for non-compliance. Although not specifically stated in the R&TTE Directive,
corrections of non-compliance issues are the responsibility of the end product manufacturer.
Design Criteria
for
Modular
Approval
General Conditions
The following conditions must be strictly adhered to for modular approval:
1. No modification to the module including the circuitry is permitted
2. The design criteria including antennas, interconnects and transmission line
3. Testing of the final device configuration for Digital Emissions Compliance
The BLE-M may not be altered or modified in any way by the OEM or other integrator(s).
Additionally, no component(s) may be added which change the radio frequency (RF)
characteristics. These include unintentional or spurious emissions, immunity, ESD
characteristics, or other items commonly associated with RF devices. This includes all
components; passive and active (such as RF filters, RF amplifiers, RF switches, etc).
Additionally, no RF components may be placed between the RF output of the BLE-M and the
antenna(e) except the RF interconnect transmission line.
Antennae
The antenna is integrated in the module and has been qualified and approved for use under
the Modular Approval certification. This antenna is designed to be compatible with the RF
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impedance and frequency range of the BLE-M. This antenna may not be modified or altered in
any way from the original design as represented by the manufacturer.
The antenna selected have been specifically tested with the BLE-M, and they are certified through
the regulatory agencies in the US, Canada, and European Union for authorized use. Use of an
altered antenna in a platform other than the antenna selected by Centrak voids the MA grant for
that platform.
Emissions Compliance
Testing
The end-product configuration must meet digital emissions compliance and must be tested in
accordance with the European Union standards ETSI 300 328 (European Telecommunications
Standard for 2.4 GHz ISM band Emissions) and ETSI 300 826 (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
Detailed European Union documents may be obtained from the web location:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/infor.htm
These emissions tests can be conducted by the manufacturer or by contacting an approved
test facility equipped and certified accordingly. The results of these emissions tests are not
required to be submitted to the FCC or Centrak, but should be kept on file by the OEM.
Note:
The European Union generally follows the guidelines of the FCC for emissions level requirements.
FCC end-product compliance certification results, if available, may be used to satisfy EU
requirements (Substitution Method). Please consult the ETSI 300 328 specifications to confirm
inter-agency compliance. If comparable FCC testing has not been performed or if the
specifications are not cross compliant, ETSI 300 328 testing will be required. Additionally, testing
to the ETSI 301 489-17 (immunity testing) is strongly recommended. Centrak assumes no
responsibility for compliance of the end-product configuration.
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Exterior Labeling Requirements
European Union product labeling requirements stipulate specific text is placed on the device
containing the BLE-M module. The product must include the following text and must be located
on the exterior of the OEM’s product. This same information may be included in the product
user manual, however is not mandatory. Packaging and user documentation must indicate
the use restrictions of the end-product (i.e. countries disallowing the operating frequencies of
the BLE-M).
Note:
The end-product must be labeled "CE" and an exclamation mark to the right of the CE mark
should have; '!' with a circle around it. The exclamation mark designates a non-harmonized
frequency band.
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UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL TYPE APPROVAL
(STANDARD REGULATORY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION)
OEMs may need to obtain standard equipment regulatory agency certification as previously
noted herein, and for end-product deployment in countries where Modular Approval is not
recognized, or for implementations using non-certified antennae or interconnections.
The details of standard equipment regulatory compliance are beyond the scope of this
document. OEMs needing standard equipment regulatory testing or who need council for
determining regional requirement should contact approved certification and test service
providers accordingly.
The following test house(s) have been identified by Centrak to assist in both US
and
International approval processes. This list is by no means complete or preferential:
1. Advanced Compliance Lab, Inc.
Filing with certification facilities typically requires the submission of technical information (ie
block diagrams, schematics, etc.) pertinent to the radio portions of the BLE-M. Centrak will
provide assistance in obtaining such documents when required by the OEM.
CONTACT INFORMATION
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Centrak Corporation
5 Caufiled Place
Newtown, PA 18940
Israel Amir: 1.215-860-2928 X 213
Email: iamir@Centrak.com
Web: www.Centrak.com
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APPENDIX A:
Agency Certifications:
Regulatory Certification Requirement:
The Centrak BLE-M module has been tested against the relevant requirements of standards: FCC part 15
and Industry Canada RSS-210. The module is certified by the regulatory authorities in the USA and Canada and
complies with the applicable essential requirements of the Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
(R&TTE) directive in the EU. The module can thus be incorporated into products sold with little or no
additional testing of the module itself. The end product must meet the appropriate technical requirements that
apply to that product type but re-certification of the radio module is not required in the USA and Canada. In the
EU, the integrator is responsible for evaluating their product type per the essential performance requirements of
the R&TTE directive (except those associated with the module), declaring compliance and then notifying the
member states prior to marketing the product (because the module uses a frequency band that is not
harmonized in the EU). It is the responsibility of the module integrator to obtain the necessary approvals to
sell products incorporating this module in other countries outside of North America and the EU. The report
of measurements performed on the module in compliance with the FCC rules and EN standards can be used in
these submittals (as the requirements in many other markets around the world are based in part or in whole on
the standards prevalent in North America and the EU)
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EUROPEAN UNION “DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY”
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Centrak Corporation
5 Caufield Place
Newtown, PA 18940
USA
declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)
Wireless BLE Module
to which this declaration relate(s) is in conformance with the following standards:
EN 300-328 v1.3.1
EN 301 489-17
EN 55022 limits B
following the provisions of the 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC Directives.
Centrak Corporation, Newtown, PA – Israel Amir, CTO
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Item Description Specification
1 PCB Material FR-4
2 PCB La
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ers 2
3 Connector Type None
4 PCB Number BLE Module PCB V[A] 20160615
5 Flammabilit
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UL94 V-0
6 BLE-M Dimensions 16X33X2.5 mm
8 User Serviceable Parts None
BLE Module BLE-M
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APPENDIX B:
FCC Grant# FCC ID: ST2-BLEM
The modular transmitter is approved for use in Digital Electronic Devices and
may operate in conjunction with other mobile and portable transmitters in the same
device; provided, the other mobile and portable transmitters have satisfied the
appropriate RF exposure requirements contained in the FCC rules. The grantee
must also provide Digital Electronic Device integrators, or end users if marketed
directly to end users, with installation and operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure requirements. The Grantee must inform second manufacturers/installers
that in order for this module to be operated in any configuration other than that
permitted in the preceding sentences; a separate FCC equipment authorization
must be obtained for each device into which this module is installed.