Itron BCR900 AMR transceiver device for endpoint installation User Manual User s Guide

Itron, Inc. AMR transceiver device for endpoint installation User s Guide

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900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio
Identification 900MHz Belt Clip Radio User’s Guide 12/16/2009 TDC-0889-000 Copyright © 2009 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is being provided subject to the condition that (i) it be held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it will be used only for the purposes described herein. Any third party that is given access to this information shall be similarly bound in writing. Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc. All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Suggestions If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to TechnicalCommunicationsManager@itron.com If you have questions or comments about the software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support: Contact • Internet: www.itron.com • E-mail: support@itron.com • Phone: 1 800 635 8725 Patent Notice US and foreign patents pending Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Trade name: 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Model number: 900 BCR Radio Compliance Statement 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 cuse undesired operation. Class B Part 15 Compliance 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 or TV technician for help. Industry Canada This equipment complies with policies RSS-210 and RSS-GEN of the Industry Canada rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference, and • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Note Modifications to the device or its antenna not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. Transportation Classification The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, 900MHz Belt Clip Radios are considered operating transmitters and receivers and cannot be shipped by air. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation.
900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide iii Proprietary and Confidential Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Related Documents .................................................................................................. 1 Documentation Conventions .................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Basics ................................................................ 3 Unpacking Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio ................................................................. 3 Turning the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio On and Off ...................................................... 7 Chapter 3 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features ............................................................ 9 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 10 POWER LED ..................................................................................................... 10 COMM ............................................................................................................... 11 LINK .................................................................................................................. 11 USB Communication Port ....................................................................................... 12 Chapter 4 Mounting the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio ................................................... 13 Chapter 5 Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio ............................................ 15 Battery Overview .................................................................................................... 16 Replacing the Charging Cradle’s Contact Pins ...................................................... 19 Storing Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio .................................................................... 19 Daily Operation ....................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 6 Safety ....................................................................................................... 23 AC Power Adapter .................................................................................................. 23 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 25 Optimizing Bluetooth Performance ......................................................................... 26 Appendix A 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Capabilities and Limitations ..................... 29
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900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 1 Proprietary and Confidential This document details the features and functions of the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio (BCR) and provides information relating to its use and maintenance. Related Documents The 900MHz Belt Clip Radio is designed for use with handheld and laptop computers running Itron mobile data collection software applications. For detailed information about these applications, see the following documents: • Endpoint-Link Pro Field Service Representative's Guide (TDC-0735-xxx) • Endpoint-Link Endpoint Programming Guide (TDC-0744-xxx) • Endpoint-Link Installation Guide (TDC-0758-xxx) • Service-Link Field Service Representative’s Guide (TDC-0433-xxx) Documentation Conventions This guide uses the following documentation conventions: Convention Example Key presses appear in boldface. Press Enter when complete. Menu paths appear in boldface. From the Start menu, choose File > Save As. (This example instructs the user to choose File from the Start menu; then choose Save As from the File menu.) Hypertext links appear in blue text. See Copyright for identification information. Warning This type of note is used to warn of potential physical harm to the user or hardware. It is critical that you pay strict attention to Warning notes, read the information carefully, and heed the advice and/or instructions. CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Introduction 2 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential Tip This type of note provides the user with extra hints/tips to make a task easier to perform or a concept easier to understand. Caution This type of note advises users that failure to take or avoid a specified action could result in a loss of data.
900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 3 Proprietary and Confidential The 900MHz Belt Clip Radio is a lightweight, compact device designed for use with Itron mobile data collection software running on FC200 and FC300 series handhelds and laptop computers. It is used for reading, programming, and maintenance of Itron endpoints. Because of its size and mounting options, the 900MHz BCR is easy and comfortable to use. Unpacking Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio The 900MHz BCR comes with the following items: 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio Charging cradle CHAPTER 2 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Basics
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Basics 4 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential AC power adapter Belt clip Communication cable When you unpack your BCR, make sure you have all of the components listed here. If any are missing, contact Itron Support Services immediately. Charge the BCR’s battery to 100 percent capacity (this takes about three and half hours) before using it. This helps insure the accuracy of the BCR’s power gauge calculations. Frequent incomplete charges lead to progressively larger errors that only a full charge can rectify.
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Basics 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 5 Proprietary and Confidential Caution Use only Itron-approved and -supplied antennas with the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.1 dB. Antennas having a gain greater than 2.1 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Use only Itron-approved accessories with this device. To install the battery 1. Unscrew the four screws that secure the battery compartment cover to the back of the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio. Remove the cover. 2. Four wires protrude from the top of the battery and end in a small connector.
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Basics 6 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential Plug the connector into the socket in the top of the battery compartment. 3. Insert the battery into the compartment, carefully tucking the wires into the space above the battery. 4. Replace the compartment cover and fasten it in place with the four screws you removed in step 1. Caution Be careful not to pinch the battery wires when replacing the cover
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Basics 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 7 Proprietary and Confidential Turning the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio On and Off Turn on your 900MHz BCR as soon as you have unpacked and charged it. To conserve battery power, turn the radio off whenever you are not using it. To turn the radio on • Press the ON/OFF button (see 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features on page 9). The POWER LED shines green for two seconds to indicate the power is on, and then it flashes to indicate the battery’s power level (see Conserving the BCR’s Battery). After that, all three LEDs (POWER, COMM, and LINK) flash in sequence, indicating the system is ready for use. To turn the radio off • Press and hold down the ON/OFF button (see 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features on page 9) for three seconds. The POWER LED shines red for five seconds to indicate the radio is turning off.
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900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 9 Proprietary and Confidential The 900MHz BCR unit comes equipped with: • An ON/OFF button (1) (see Turning the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio On and Off on page 7) • Three LED status indicators (2) on top of the unit • A dual-function USB communication port (3) on the bottom Also shown here are the two contacts (4) on the bottom of the BCR through which the radio’s battery is charged when the BCR is in its cradle. CHAPTER 3 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features 10 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential LED Status Indicators Three LED status indicators are located on the top of the radio, labeled POWER, COMM, and LINK. POWER LED The POWER LED indicates the power status of the BCR’s battery pack. Power status LED indicator On/charging Double-flashes green every two seconds On/fully charged Shines steady green Off/charging Flashes red and green alternately Off/fully charged No light Low battery Flashes red every two seconds Tip A charging status label is affixed to the bottom of the BCR’s charging cradle to help you remember the POWER LED indicators and the corresponding power statuses.
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 11 Proprietary and Confidential COMM The COMM LED indicates the radio’s Bluetooth connectivity status. Bluetooth status LED indicator On and waiting to connect Double-flashes blue every two seconds On and connected Single-flashes blue every two seconds USB Connection Flashes red every two seconds LINK The LINK LED indicates radio activity. Radio activity LED status indicator Radio off Unlit Radio enabled, no actvity Unlit Radio activity indicated Flashing yellow light
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features 12 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential USB Communication Port The 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio has one dual-function communication port on the bottom of the device. The port provides the radio with a USB cable connection that enables it to receive both USB communications and power from a host PC. In addition, the radio is equipped with an internal port for wireless Bluetooth communications. Note When you connect the BCR to a PC, the computer’s Windows operating system may prompt you to install an updated driver for the device. If so, download the latest FTDI driver from the web site of Future Technology Devices International Ltd. (http://ftdichip.com). From the site’s available D2XX direct (not virtual) drivers, select the one appropriate for your operating system (version 2.06.00 or later). Download the installation .zip file to your computer and, if needed, the corresponding installation guide.
900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 13 Proprietary and Confidential The 900MHz BCR’s ergonomically designed belt clip provides a convenient, hands-free way to carry the BCR while installing, reading, and maintaining meters and endpoints. It lets you wear the radio comfortably while walking or driving. As a safety feature, the clip is designed to break away if the radio snags or becomes caught, releasing the wearer and reducing the likelihood of injury. To attach and use the belt clip 1. Slide the belt clip onto the round knob on the back of the BCR until it clicks into place. 2. Clip the BCR to your belt. The clip is designed to keep the BCR securely attached while allowing the radio to swivel to accommodate your movements. CHAPTER 4 Mounting the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio
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900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 15 Proprietary and Confidential Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio is rugged and water-resistant. However, you should take the following precautions to ensure that it gives you many years of reliable service. • Do not subject the radio to extreme temperatures, such as leaving it in a vehicle in bright sunlight. • Do not leave it in damp or dusty places. • Do not drop your radio or subject it to severe impacts. Warning Use the dust cover to protect the BCR’s USB port the radio in dusty conditions. To insure a good seal, make sure the arrow on the cap aligns with the arrow at the top of the port. Your BCR requires very little maintenance other than regular cleaning of its case. To clean the BCR case 1. Wipe the radio’s case with a damp cloth. 2. Use a soft-bristle brush to remove stubborn deposits. Treat the keypad gently. 3. Blow any water out of the connectors, and then leave the radio to drain and air-dry. Warning Never use solvents of any kind on the case or keypad. Do not expose it to temperatures above 140° F (60° C). CHAPTER 5 Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio
Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio 16 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential Battery Overview The 900MHz Belt Clip Radio uses a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack as its main power source whenever it is not receiving power through its cradle or USB cable. Warning Do not use any power source other than the Itron-recommended battery. Using another power source could damage the BCR. Charge the BCR’s battery to 100 percent capacity (this takes about three and half hours) before using it. This helps insure the accuracy of the BCR’s power gauge calculations. Frequent incomplete charges lead to progressively larger errors that only a full charge can rectify. Besides powering the 900MHz BCR from an external AC power source when the BCR is inserted in its cradle, the AC power adapter also charges the device’s batteries. Whenever possible, connect the cradle to an AC electrical outlet and insert the BCR into the cradle to conserve the battery pack’s charge. When using the cradle is not an option or is not practical, you can charge the battery pack through the USB cable, which draws power from a host computer as well as enabling USB communications with the computer. The BCR does not draw power through the USB cable when it is being powered through the cradle. Itron recommends the following practices to ensure long battery life: • Charge the radio at room temperature (approximately 68° F/20° C) for best results. • Charge the radio at the end of each work day. • Check the charge status at the beginning of each work day. Tip The battery will not charge in an environment that is 32º F/0º C or less. To check the battery’s power level 1. Make sure the BCR is turned off completely. 2. Press the ON/OFF button for less than one second (see 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Features on page 9). The POWER LED (see POWER LED) flashes to indicate the battery’s power level, as described in the following table:
Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 17 Proprietary and Confidential Power level remaining PWR LED power indicator 90% or more Four green flashes 75% or more Three green flashes 50% or more Two green flashes 25% or more One green flash 25% or less Four red flashes After it indicates the power level, the BCR runs through an LED test cycle. To charge the battery through the USB cable 1. Connect the Hirose connector (1) on one end of the USB cable to the BCR’s communication port (see USB Communication Port). 2. Connect the USB connector (2) on the opposite end to your PC's USB port. When the BCR is connected to a PC through its USB cable, but not drawing power through its cradle (see To charge the battery through the cradle), the USB cable provides the BCR with power from the PC as well as USB communications.
Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio 18 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential Tip The charge time may be much longer through the USB cable than through the AC adapter and cradle, as the PC can supply only limited power. Bluetooth communication is not possible when the USB cable is connected. To charge the battery through the cradle 1. Plug one end of the AC adapter to the corresponding socket in the back of the the cradle. Caution Use only an Itron-approved AC adapter with a 12-volt, 3.5 amp input power rating with this device. 2. Plug the other end into an AC electrical outlet. 3. Insert the BCR into the cradle.
Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 19 Proprietary and Confidential When the BCR is plugged into the (powered) cradle, the cradle provides it with power. While the radio is in the cradle, Bluetooth communication is possible, as long as the USB cable is not connected to the radio. If the USB cable is connected (see To charge the battery through the USB cable), the radio still draws power from the cradle, but communication can take place only through the USB cable, and Bluetooth communication is disabled. Replacing the Charging Cradle’s Contact Pins If the contact pins on the charging cradle become bent or broken, you can easily replace them. Use your fingers or a pair of needle-nosed pliers to remove the damaged pins and insert new ones in the empty holes. Spare or replacement contact pins are available directly from Itron customer service representatives (part number 320-0167-002). Use only replacement pins provided by Itron with the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio charging cradle. Storing Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio can be safely stored for two weeks or less with simple preparation. Follow the steps below to prepare your BCR for short-term storage. Remove the battery before storing the device for longer periods. To store your BCR 1. Connect the BCR to external power and allow the battery pack to fully charge. • If the radio is on, the POWER LED flashes green twice (quickly) every two seconds while charging. When it shines steadily green, charging is complete.
Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio 20 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential • If the radio is off, the POWER LED flashes alternately red and green while charging. It stops flashing and the light goes off when charging is complete. See LED Status Indicators on page 10. 2. Remove external power, exit all applications, and turn off the unit before placing it in storage. Upon removal from storage, the battery pack requires additional charging. Note Remove the BCR’s battery before storing the device for periods longer than two weeks. Daily Operation Itron recommends the following daily measures to help maximize the service life of your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio and resolve any problems you might experience. • At the beginning of each day of operation, inspect the radio for broken, loose, or missing parts and fasteners, taking corrective action as required. • Make sure the BCR is operated and stored within the recommended temperature range. – Operating temperature: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) – Storage temperature: -40° F to 158° F (-40° C to 70° C) Cold temperature extremes may result in reduced available energy from the battery pack. This energy is recoverable as the battery pack warms to 68° F (20° C). Do not subject the radio to extreme temperatures, such as leaving it in a vehicle in bright sunlight. Extended exposure to warm temperature extremes can result in permanent reduction in available energy from the battery pack. Charging is disabled below 32° F (0° C) and above 113° F (45° C) to protect the lithium-ion batteries. • Conserve battery pack energy when possible to maximize battery life during daily use. Shallow or partial discharge and charge cycles are preferred, rather than allowing the battery pack to drain completely before recharging it. Charging after a shallow or partial discharge does not degrade battery pack life or performance.
Maintaining Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 21 Proprietary and Confidential • Exit all external applications at the end of each work day. This ensures that all applications that have initiated communications with the BCR have terminated their Bluetooth links.
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900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 23 Proprietary and Confidential Your 900MHz BCR is ergonomically designed for safe, comfortable use. However, as with all equipment, you should follow good working practices while using it. Some people experience discomfort while using electronic equipment. If ignored, this discomfort can lead to repetitive stress injury (RSI), also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion injury. Minimize the risk by following these guidelines: • Maintain good posture while using the radio. Keep your fingers and body relaxed whenever possible. • Avoid keeping your muscles tense for long periods. Change tasks often to avoid prolonged muscle strain. Support the radio while using it. • Take frequent short breaks. Use these breaks to exercise the muscles in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, and back. AC Power Adapter The 900MHz BCR’s AC power adapter (see Unpacking Your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio on page 3) is safe and simple to use. Follow these instructions to help insure your safety and extend the life of the adapter: • Use the adapter indoors only. • Avoid spilling liquid on the adapter. Do not connect it if it is damp. • Make sure ventilation around the adapter is not restricted while it is in use. • Use only the AC adapter supplied with your 900MHz BCR. Do not substitute an alternative or unapproved adapter; this may damage the BCR and void the warranty. • Inspect the AC adapter before use. Do not use it if there are any signs of damage or deterioration. • Make sure all connectors are firmly connected. • Avoid mechanical strain to cables and connectors. CHAPTER 6 Safety
Safety 24 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential • Make sure the adapter’s green LED is lit while the adapter is in use. • In the event of overloading, the AC adapter is designed to be fail-safe and may stop functioning. • Do not try to use the AC adapter to power any other equipment. • Avoid use in dusty, damp, or contaminated environments. Warning The AC power adapter contains hazardous voltage. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not try to open or modify it.
900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 25 Proprietary and Confidential If you have a problem with your 900MHz Belt Clip Radio, review the appropriate troubleshooting steps listed below. After that, if the problem remains unresolved, contact an Itron customer service representative (e-mail: support@itron.com; phone: 1 800 635 8725). Problem Possible Solutions Battery does not charge • Verify the connection and power to the charging cradle (if used). • Check that the BCR is fully seated in the cradle (if used). The BCR should turn on when connected to external power, and the POWER LED should flash. • Check the cradle’s contact pins for damage, and make sure they touch the contacts on the bottom of the BCR when you place the device in the cradle. Replace the pins if they are damaged (see Replacing the Charging Cradle’s Contact Pins on page 19). • If charging through the USB cable, try a different USB port on the PC. The port may be bad or incapable of providing sufficient current for charging. • Check the battery charge information through the mobile data collection application on the handheld or laptop data collector connected to the BCR. Make sure there are no errors or anomalies. CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 26 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential Battery power drains quickly • Make sure the battery indicates a full charge following an overnight charge (see Power Indicator LED). • Typical useful life of the BCR battery pack is between 300 and 500 charge/discharge cycles. Replace the battery when its capacity drops to 70 percent of its original capacity. • If the battery’s power does not last following a full charge, return the BCR to an approved Itron service center to have its battery replaced. USB connection problems • Visit the FTDI website and download the latest drivers that support FT232R devices. • Install drivers Bluetooth connection problems • See your application’s user guide for setup information. Optimizing Bluetooth Performance To optimize the performance of Bluetooth communication between the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio and its host computer, keep the following points in mind. • Bluetooth communication works best when the communicating devices have a line-of-sight orientation—that is, when you have an unobstructed view from one device to the other. When possible, remove or reduce obstacles between the 900MHz Belt Clip Radio and its host computer during Bluetooth communication. • The BCR’s internal Bluetooth antenna emits its strongest signal through the front of the device. Try to face the BCR toward the computer during Bluetooth communication. • The internal location of a computer’s Bluetooth device varies between different computer models. Changing the host computer’s orientation toward the BCR may improve Bluetooth communication.
Troubleshooting 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 27 Proprietary and Confidential • Keep metal objects away from the BCR and its antenna during Bluetooth communication. They can impede the Bluetooth signal and hurt performance. • Because of the way the Bluetooth communication protocol works, communicating devices must be closer to each other when they first establish communication than they must be to maintain the connection afterwards. If the connection fails between the BCR and the computer, you may have to move closer to reconnect.
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900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 29 Proprietary and Confidential Equipment Description Model: 900MHz Belt Clip Radio FCCID: EO9BCR900 IC ID: 864A-BCR900 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Transmitter Information Transmit frequency MAS: 952 MHz–957 MHz Transmit frequency ISM: 908 MHz–923.8 MHz MAS transmitter conducted power: +22 dBm ISM transmitter conducted power: +10.5 dBm Transmitter gain: Firmware controlled; +30dB maximum Antenna type: omnidirectional Antenna transmitter gain: 2.0dBi Transmission duration: Check ERT function: Keyed transmit lasting between 1.25 and 7 seconds initiated on demand from operator. Duration is dependent on the success of the communications event with the endpoint. Receiver Information Frequency ISM: 908–923.8 MHz Receiver gain: Firmware controlled: 26dB minimum Antenna type: Omnidirectional Antenna receive sensitivity: -112.45 dBm Bluetooth Manufacturer: BlueGiga Model: WT11-A FCC ID: QOQWT11 IC ID: 5123A-WT11-E Transmitter Information Transmitter class: Class 2 Transmit frequency: 2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz, spread spectrum Transmitter power (max): +14 dBm to +18 dBm Transmitter power (min): –11 dBm to –9 dBm Antenna type: integral Transmission type: data Modulation type: GFSK, DQPSK Signal information: Bluetooth Receiver Information Frequency: 2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz Antenna type: integral, chip Antenna receive range: –82 dBm to –20 dBm APPENDIX A 900MHz Belt Clip Radio Capabilities and Limitations
900MHz Belt Clip Radio Capabilities and Limitations 30 900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide Proprietary and Confidential Specific Absorption Rate Data This model of the 900BCR meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your 900BCR has a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government and by the Canadian regulatory authorities. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age or health. The exposure standard for wireless mobile and/or portable devices employs a unit of measurement known as the specific absorption rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC and by the Canadian regulatory authorities is 1.6 W/kg1. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC and by Industry Canada with the 900BCR transmitting at its highest certified power level in all test frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the 900BCR while operating can be well below the maximum level. This is because the 900BCR is designed to operate at multiple power levels, depending on the needs of the customer. Before a BCR model is available for sale to the public in the U.S. and Canada, it must be tested and certified to the FCC and Industry Canada that it does not exceed the limit established by each government for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (for example, worn on the body) and reported to the FCC and made available for review by Industry Canada. The highest SAR value for this model BCR when tested for use when worn on the body as described in the user’s guide is 0.314 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various BCR models and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements for safe exposure. Please note that improvements to this product model could cause differences in the SAR value for later products; and in all cases, products are designed to be within the guidelines. ---------------------- 1 In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for wireless mobile and/or portable devices used by the public is 1.6 W per kilogram averaged over 1 g of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to get additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Warning Use this device only in a manner consistent with this user’s guide.

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