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Installation Guidelines for the E362 into HP
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Document Revision History
Rev.
Date
Brief Description of Change
Originator
Approved by
1.0
April 20, 2011
Initial Draft based on Model
HSTNN-F05C Computer
Todd Gallagher
2.0
May 17, 2011
Changes as outlined by the
TCB review and
comments.
Todd Gallagher
3.0
June 2, 2011
Add KDB reference section
as recommended by the
FCC.
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FCC KDB Publication Reference
KDB Title
Version
Date
Attachment
Number
Version
Number
SAR Evaluation Considerations
for Laptop/Notebook and Tablet
computers
KDB 616217 11/13/2009 D03 V01
Mobile and Portable Device
RF Exposure Procedures and
Equipment Authorization Policies
KDB 447498 11/13/2009 D01 V04
SAR Considerations for LTE
Handsets and Data modems
KDB 941225 12/15/2010 D05 V01
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E362 Module Installation and Collocation
Guidelines for HP Model HSTNN-F05C
1.0 Introduction
This document provides collocation and installation instructions for future HP laptop computers
through a FCC Class I or a Class II Permissive Change based on the model HSTNN-F05C SAR
data and evaluation. This process is documented in Supplement Note of FCC KDB 616217 and
KDB 447498. Other configurations not specifically described in this document may be authorized
in a Class I permissive changes through coordination with Novatel Wireless Inc. to verify that all
technical requirements defined in Supplement Note of FCC KDB 616217 or other relevant FCC
specifications are adequately addressed.
The following installation host configurations are addressed in this document.
1) The E362 module can be installed as a standalone transmitter in HP notebooks meeting
the following conditions:
a. Mobile notebooks where >20cm separation distance is provided between the
WWAN antenna and the end user can be processed as a Class I change. The
technical parameters for mobile measurements are defined in Section 2.1.1.
b. Portable notebooks where ≤20cm separation distance is provided between the
WWAN transmitting antenna that meet the technical parameters defined in
Section 2.1.2. These parameters define the conservative notebook configuration
used as the baseline host to evaluate SAR.
2) The E362 will allow collocated transmission through a Class I or Class II permissive
change. The collocated transmitters must meet the technical requirements defined in
Section 4.0.
3) Allow end-user installation provided module/notebook Two-Way Authentication has been
addressed so that modules can only be activated in approved notebooks.
4) The FCC ID must be permanently affixed on the exterior of the notebook so that it cannot
be separated from the host device itself.
The label used must state: Contains FCC ID: PKRNVWE362-H
5) These installation guidelines are not applicable to non-notebook host devices or
tablet PCs. The installation guidelines are applicable for notebook computers
where the E362 and collocated antennas are located in the display portion of a
notebook computer. SAR evaluation is completed with the display open at a
ninety-degree angle as defined in KDB pub 616217 and Section 4 of KDB pub
447498.
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2.0 Module Installation Guidelines
This section defines host installation limitations for mobile and portable hosts. (See section 3.0 for
mobile and Portable definitions).
2.1 Installation Guidelines
2.1.1 Mobile Hosts (WWAN to user separation distance >20cm)
The E362 module can be installed for use in any HP authenticated mobile host device as long as
the antenna gain of the host antenna does not exceed the gain listed in table 1. (See section 3.0
for the measurement guidelines of separation between the transmitting antenna and the user.)
The modem must not be collocated with other antennas or transmitters unless the guidelines are
followed within this document. Please section 4 for collocated information.
The maximum E362 conducted power and host antenna gain is listed in Table 1.
Table 1
Technology Frequency (MHz) Maximum Conducted
Power (dBm)
Conducted
Power (W)
Maximum Antenna Gain
(dBi)
LTE Band 13 (5MHZ)
779.5
24.25
0.266
6.00
LTE Band 13 (5MHz)
784.5
24.25
0.266
6.00
LTE Band 13 (10MHz)
782
24.25
0.266
6.00
GPRS 1 UL
824
33.00
1.99
6.00*
CDMA2000
824
24.50
0.282
6.00*
UMTS
824
24.50
0.282
6.00*
GPRS 1 UL
1850
30.00
1.0
3.00
CDMA2000
1850
24.50
0.282
3.00
UMTS
1850
24.50
0.282
3.00
*The maximum antenna gain may change if the device is collocated with other transmitters. Please see
section 6.0 for details.
2.1.2 Portable Hosts (WWAN to user separation distance ≤20cm)
The E362 module can be installed for use in an HP portable host device as a Class I change if
the antenna separation distance is ≤20cm or >18.5cm. Table 2.0 describes the limitations if there
are no collocated transmitters. For collocated restrictions please see section 4.0.
Table 2 Portable Host Device Limitations – No collocated transmitters
Parameter
Requirement
RF Exposure
Justification
Device type
Notebook
Display size
Any
WWAN Antenna locations
Display
Exterior Display Material
(Non metal)
WWAN module location
Anywhere
Minimum WWAN to User Distance
18.5cm
Section 3.0
Maximum WWAN to User Distance
(Portable application)
20cm
Section 3.0
SAR evaluation required
No
Collocated Transmitter Condition
Restricted.
Section 4.0
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2.1.3 Portable Hosts (WWAN to user separation distance ≤18.5cm)
The E362 module can be installed for use in an HP portable host device as a Class II change if
the antenna separation distance from the user is ≤18.5cm. Table 2.0 describes the limitations if
there are no collocated transmitters. Collocated radios must be considered as per KDB 616217
supplemental note and section 3 of KDB 447498. This section does not apply to tablets or non-
notebook devices.
Table 3 Portable Host Device Limitations – No collocated transmitters
Parameter
Requirement
RF Exposure
Justification
Device type
Notebook
Display size
Any
WWAN Antenna locations
Display
Exterior Display Material
(Non metal)
WWAN module location
Anywhere
Maximum WWAN to User Distance
18.5cm†
Section 3.0
SAR evaluation required
Yes
Collocated Transmitter Condition
KDB 616217 (supplemental)
KDB 447498 section 3.
†Based on Model HSTNN-F05C platform
2.1.4 End User Installation
Two-way authentication documentation has been submitted as part of a Class II permissive
change allowing end-user installation into notebooks that utilize the method of authentication.
Authentication occurs in two methods:
Software installed on the modem:
1. Installation Software including list of pre-approved Notebooks and Modules.
2. PID/VID identification numbers in Module: Factory Installed
3. Module identification numbers in Notebook: Factory Installed
Implementation
When a Module Upgrade Kit is procured the module is available for End-User installation in
approved Notebook computers.
The connection manager software is run on the Notebook and the Module ID numbers are
checked against a pre-determined list of approved ID numbers in the installation software.
Both the Notebook and the Module are checked. If either ID does not match, the installation
of the Driver is halted and the Module will not work.
Moving the Module to other NON approved notebooks will not allow the module to operate.
Since the driver will ONLY operate in pre-approved Notebooks with the proper ID and while a
properly ID-checked Module is resident, you can not load the driver for NON-approved
Modules or Notebooks.
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2.1.5 Instructions provided to the user
Instructions provided to the end user must contain information to satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements for Mobile or portable devices.
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3.0 Individual SAR Evaluation
Portable RF exposure evaluation has been completed based on SAR measurements on the
HSTNN-F05C notebook computer that provided 18.5 cm of separation distance between the
edge of the WWAN antenna and the end user orientated at 90 degrees as illustrated in Figure 1.
The measured SAR value was 0.347W/kg.
As indicated in KDB 447498 section 2 a), i) when SAR values are <0.4W/kg for a conservative
exposure measurement there are no restrictions on host platforms with antenna separations
greater than the HSTNN-F05C. Please refer to section 4.0 for collocation guidelines.
Figure 1-1
Model HSTNN-F05C Portable Antenna Location
Mobile Device Definition – A transmitting antenna is located at a distance greater than 20cm from
the user.
Portable Device Definition - A transmitting antenna is located at a distance ≤20cm from the user.
18.5cm
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4.0 Collocated Installation Guidelines
4.1 Collocated transmitter application
Collocated transmitters can be operated simultaneously with the E362 module, provided the
technical parameters listed in Table 4 are maintained and the information specified in Section 5.0
is on file as part of a Class I permissive change. A Class II permissive change is required if the
host device does not meet the requirements specified in Table 4 and in section 6.
Table 4 Host Device Limitations – Collocated transmitters
Parameter
Requirement
RF Exposure
Justification
Device type
Notebook
Display size
Any
WWAN Antenna locations
Display
Exterior Display Material
(Non metal)
WWAN module location
Anywhere
Minimum WWAN to User Distance
18.5cm†
Section 3.0
Maximum WWAN SAR
0.347W/kg (1g)*
Section 3.0
Maximum RF coaxial cable loss
0.75dBi*
Mobile Collocated Transmitter Condition
(Mixed mobile and WWAN portable)
<0.783 W/kg (1g)
Section 6.5 and 6.6
Portable Collocated Transmitter Condition
SAR < 1.253W/kg (1g)
Section 6.4 or
Section 6.6
Mobile Collocated antenna gain (mobile
WWAN)
TBD based on
conducted power and
maximum MPE
Section 6.5
Mobile Collocated antenna gain (Portable
WWAN)
5 dBi
Section 6.1
Distance to external card slots
>5cm
N/A
†Based on Model HSTNN-F05C platform
*Based on Model HSTNN-F05C platform
Other devices may be approved as collocated transmitters, provided the technical requirements
of KDB 616217 are satisfied.
.
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5.0 Class I Permissive Change Documentation
Requirements
The following documentation from KDB pub 616217 must be kept on file to account for
simultaneous transmission as part of a Class I permissive change. A Class II permissive change
is required if the technical requirements cannot be met.
1. List of all collocated transmitters with FCC and IC IDs
2. Verification that all WWAN and WLAN antennas are >5cm from external USB, PCMCIA
or other notebook I/O ports that support an external plug-in transmitter.
3. Drawings showing antenna locations and separation distances
4. Antenna types with respective dimensions and far field antenna gains
5. Specific module to antenna RF coaxial cable losses
6. RF exposure analyses demonstrating compliance with Section 4 of KDB 616217 as
shown below
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6.0 Simultaneous RF Exposure Evaluation Guidelines
For Collocated Transmitters Allowable through a Class I
Permissive change
6.1 Mobile Simultaneous Transmission guidelines
Collocated transmitters can be operated simultaneously with the E362 module in mobile
configurations, provided the technical parameters listed in KDB pub 447498 section 8 are met.
These procedures apply to antennas in the display screen for laptop devices.
These parameters are:
a) Transmitters and modules certified for mobile or portable exposure conditions and
categorically excluded by § 2.1091(c) can be incorporated in mobile host devices without
further testing or certification when:
i. The closest separation among all simultaneous (radiating) transmitting antennas
is ≥20cm, or
ii. The antenna separation distance and MPE compliance boundary requirements
that enable all simultaneous transmitting antennas incorporated within the host to
comply with MPE limits are specified in the application filing of at least one of the
certified transmitters incorporated in the host device. In addition, when
transmitters certified for portable use are incorporated in a mobile host device the
antenna(s) must be ≥ 5 cm from all other simultaneous transmitting antennas.
b) All transmitters in the final product must be at least 20cm from users and nearby persons.
For antenna distance instructions please see section 4.0.
6.2 Mobile Hosts calculations through power density calculations
The power density calculations for standalone transmitters at an exposure separation distance of
20 cm are shown in table 5 with the declared transmit power and antenna gain values. The
calculations are based on a cable loss of 0 dBi. The collocated transmitter values represent
worst-case transmit power and antenna gains allowable for use with the E362 WWAN module.
For frequency dependent limits, the lowest transmitter frequency was used to represent the
lowest MPE limit (e.g. 779.5MHz = 0.519 mW/cm2). The WLAN power levels listed represent the
worst-case values for the corresponding frequency ranges.
Per OET 65, when RF sources have different frequencies, the fraction of the FCC power density
limit shall be determined and the sum of all fractional components shall be less than 1. The
fractional MPE calculation is also addressed in Supplement Note 1 of FCC KDB 616217
(Simultaneous Transmission Considerations).
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Table 5 WWAN and WLAN Standalone MPE Calculations
Technology Frequency
(MHz)
Maximum
Conducted
Power
(dBm)
Conducted
Power (W)
Maximum
Antenna
Gain
(dBi)
Duty
Cycle
Average
EIRP
(dBm)
Average
EIRP
(W)
Power
Density @
20cm
(mW/cm^2)
FCC MPE
Limit
(mW/cm^2)
LTE 780 24.25 0.266 6.00 1.00 30.3 1.060 0.211 0.519
CDMA 824 24.50 0.282 4.00* 1.00 28.5 0.708 0.141 0.519
GPRS 824 33.00 1.995 4.00* 0.25
31.00 1.252 0.249 0.519
UMTS
824
24.50
0.282
4.00*
1.00
28.5
0.708
0.141
0.519
CDMA 1850 24.50 0.282 3.00 1.00
27.5 0.563 0.112 1.000
GPRS 1850 30.00 1.00 3.00 0.25
20.0 0.499 0.099 1.000
UMTS 1850 24.50 0.282 3.00 1.00 20.5 0.563 0.112 1.000
WLAN
2400
29.00
0.794
5.00
1.00
34.00
2.51
0.500
1.000
WLAN 5150 29.00 0.794 5.00 1.00 34.00 2.51 0.500 1.000
WLAN
5250
29.00
0.794
5.00
1.00
34.00
2.51
0.500
1.000
WLAN 5500 29.00 0.794 5.00 1.00 34.00 2.51 0.500 1.000
WLAN
5800
29.00
0.794
5.00
1.00
34.00
2.51
0.500
1.000
WIMAX 2600 29.00 0.794 5.00 1.00 34.00 2.51 0.500 1.000
*The maximum antenna gain has been reduced to compensate for the collocated transmitters.
Table 6 WWAN 700 MHz Collocation Power Density
WLAN Band WLAN Pd
(mW/cm^2)
FCC MPE
Limit
(mW/cm^2)
(WLAN
Pd) /
(MPE
Limit)
700 MHz
WWAN Pd
(mW/cm^2)
FCC MPE
Limit
(mW/cm^2)
(WWAN
700
MHz) /
MPE
Limit)
(700
MHz
WWAN
fraction)
+
(WLAN
fraction)
Limit Pass/Fail
2.4 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.211 0.519 0.407 0.907 1 Pass
5.1 GHz
0.500
1.000
0.500
0.211
0.519
0.407
0.907
1
Pass
5.2 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.211
0.519
0.407
0.907
1 Pass
5.5 GHz
0.500
1.000
0.500
0.211
0.519
0.407
0.907
1
Pass
5.8 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.211
0.519
0.407
0.907
1 Pass
2.6 GHz
0.500
1.000
0.500
0.211
0.519
0.407
0.907
1
Pass
Table 7 WWAN 850 MHz Collocation Power Density
WLAN Band WLAN Pd
(mW/cm^2)
FCC MPE
Limit
(mW/cm^2)
(WLAN
Pd) /
(MPE
Limit)
850 MHz
WWAN Pd
(mW/cm^2)
FCC MPE
Limit
(mW/cm^2)
(WWAN
850
MHz) /
MPE
Limit)
(850
MHz
WWAN
fraction)
+
(WLAN
fraction)
Limit Pass/Fail
2.4 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.249
0.519
0.480 0.980 1 Pass
5.1 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.249
0.519
0.480 0.980 1 Pass
5.2 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.249
0.519
0.480 0.980 1 Pass
5.5 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.249
0.519
0.480 0.980 1 Pass
5.8 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.249
0.519
0.480 0.980 1 Pass
2.6 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.249
0.519
0.480 0.980 1 Pass
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Table 8 WWAN 1900 MHz Collocation Power Density
Band WLAN Pd
(mW/cm^2)
FCC MPE
Limit
(mW/cm^2)
(WLAN
Pd) /
(MPE
Limit)
1900 MHz
Pd
(mW/cm^2)
FCC MPE
Limit
(mW/cm^2)
(WWAN
1900
MHz) /
MPE
Limit)
(1900
MHz
WWAN
fraction)
+
(WLAN
fraction)
Limit Pass/Fail
2.4 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500 0.112 1.000 0.112 0.612 1 Pass
5.1 GHz
0.500
1.000
0.500
0.112
1.000
0.112
0.612
1
Pass
5.2 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500
0.112
1.000
0.112
0.612
1 Pass
5.5 GHz
0.500
1.000
0.500
0.112
1.000
0.112
0.612
1
Pass
5.8 GHz 0.500 1.000 0.500
0.112
1.000
0.112
0.612
1 Pass
2.6 GHz
0.500
1.000
0.500
0.112
1.000
0.112
0.612
1
Pass
6.3 Portable Simultaneous Transmission guidelines
Collocated transmitters can be operated simultaneously with the E362 module in portable
configurations, provided the technical parameters listed in KDB pub 447498 section 3 are met.
These procedures apply to antennas in the display screen for laptop devices.
These parameters are:
Transmitters and modules for use in portable exposure conditions that allow simultaneous
transmission:
a) Except during network hand-offs where the maximum hand-off duration is less than 30
seconds, simultaneous transmission applies when there is overlapping transmission.
SAR is evaluated for simultaneous transmission using volume scan measurements.
b) SAR is not required for the following simultaneous transmission conditions
i) When excluded by the procedures in KDB 616217 or KDB 648474.
ii) When specific requirements for simultaneous transmission SAR evaluation have
not been established for the host platform or device configuration:
(1) for the antennas that are located < 5 cm from persons, where
(a) The closest antenna separation distance is ≥ 5 cm for all simultaneous
transmitting antennas within the host or device; and
(b) The sum of the 1-g SAR is < 1.6 W/kg for all simultaneous transmitting
antennas that require stand-alone SAR evaluation or the SAR to peak
location separation ratios are < 0.3 for all simultaneous transmitting
antenna pairs; and
(c) The output power is ≤ 60/f(GHz) mW for any simultaneous transmitting
antenna(s) for which stand-alone SAR evaluation is not required.
(2) for the antennas that are located ≥ 5 cm from persons, contact the FCC
Laboratory to determine if the simultaneous transmission SAR exclusion
procedures for laptop/notebook/netbook computers in KDB 616217 and its
supplement may be applied.19
c) The operating and installation requirements, including restrictions, must be provided for
OEM integrators and end users to comply with simultaneous transmission SAR
requirements.
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6.4 Portable Hosts: Sum of Total SAR < SAR Limit
A portable collocated transmitter can be operated simultaneously with the WWAN transmitter
provided the individual SAR results for the portable collocated transmitter are less than the value
specified below based on Section 4)a) of the Supp note for KDB 616217. The maximum
individual SAR value is based on the worst case SAR recorded on the HSTNN-F05C notebook
computer at 18.5cm (0.347 W/kg).
kgWSARcollocated /347.06.1 −≤
kgWSAR
collocated
/253.1≤
6.5 Portable Hosts Sum of WWAN SAR + Collocated MPE <1
(Mobile Collocated transmitter with a portable transmitter)
For mobile collocated transmitters operating greater than 1 GHz, mobile collocated transmitter
can be operated simultaneously with the portable WWAN transmitter, provided the individual
MPE results for the mobile collocated transmitter are less than the value specified below based
on Section 4)a) of the Supp note for KDB 616217. The maximum individual SAR value is based
on the worst case SAR recorded on the HSTNN-F05C notebook computer at 18.5cm (0.345
W/kg).
MPEcollocated ≤1−SARWWAN
1.6
kgWMPE
collocated
/783.0≤
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6.6 Portable Hosts Max Collocated SAR Vs. Distance
If the summation of SAR exceeds the FCC limit, collocation is permitted through a Class I
permissive change provided the minimum allowable separation distance derived from the
equation below is satisfied. An alternate equation provides the maximum collocated SAR based
on a specified separation distance. In addition, the sum of the highest MPE must be less than the
corresponding MPE limit as defined in section 4. B) ii) of the Supplemental note of KDB 616217.
Minimum separation distance for Collocated Transmitters
5∗([SARWWAN +SARcollocated
1.6 ]1.5)≤Ant _SeparationWWAN −to−Collocated
Maximum collocated SAR vs distance
5∗([SARWWAN +SARcollocated
1.6 ]1.5)≤Ant _SeparationWWAN −to−Collocated
SARcollocated =1.6∗(SeparationWWAN −to−Collocated
1.5 )
2
3−SARWWAN
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7.0 Regulatory Statements - Federal Communications
Commission Notice (FCC—United States)
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.
• Contact your service provider for help.
Notice to Consumers: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
by Novatel Wireless may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada ICES-003.
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.
The E362 is compliant to the relevant sections of the FCC rules:
• FCC CFR47 Part 2 (General Rules and Regulations, RF Exposure Evaluation)
• FCC CFR47 Part 15 (All Radio Frequency Devices)
• FCC CFR47 Part 24 (Narrow and wideband PCS modules)
• FCC CFR47 Part 22 (Cellular Service)
• FCCCFR47 Part 27 (Wireless Communications Services)
