Symbol Technologies LA5137A2 802.11a/b/g Compact Flash Radio Card User Manual Manual
Symbol Technologies Inc 802.11a/b/g Compact Flash Radio Card Manual
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LA-5137 Integration Guide
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LA-5137 Integration Guide
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 BACKGROUND 3
1.2 PART NUMBERS 3
1.3 KEY FEATURES AND STANDARDS SUPPORTED 3
1.4 USER PROFILES 4
2. HARDWARE 5
2.1 HARDWARE ENVIRONMENT 5
2.1.1 Introduction 5
2.1.2 Card Dimensions 5
2.1.3 Operating Channels 5
2.1.4 Electrical Interface 6
3. REGULATORY 7
3.1 FINAL PRODUCT COMPLIANCE 7
3.2 REFERENCE ANTENNA (APPLICABLE TO CONNECTOR VERSION CARD) 9
3.3 REGULATORY STANDARDS 10
3.4 REGULATORY APPROVALS 10
3.4.1 Initial Release 10
3.5 RADIO CARD REGULATORY MARKINGS 10
3.6 NATIONAL COUNTRY REQUIREMENTS 10
3.6.1 United States of America 10
3.7 STATEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE USER GUIDE 11
3.7.1 General Statements 12
3.7.2 FCC Statements 12
4. APPENDIX 1: PRODUCT MECHANICAL INTERFACE DRAWING 13
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background
LA-5137 is the next generation CF client card for embedded solutions and is
intended for OEM customers.
1.2 Part Numbers
LA-5137 CF card will come in two SKUs:
Part Number SKU
LA-5137-1002 802.11a/g External Antenna Version
LA-5137-1020 802.11a/g Internal Antenna Version
1.3 Key Features and Standards supported
LA-5137 CF Card supports all required modes of operation as an 802.11g Mobile
Unit (MU). In 802.11g mode, the radio supports three different modulation
modes: Legacy 1 and 2Mbps, Complimentary Code Keying (CCK), and
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). The radio supports the
following 12 data rates in 802.11b/g mode:
Data Rate (Mbps) Modulation
1 DBPSK
2 DQPSK
5.5 CCK
6 OFDM with BPSK Carrier Modulation
9 OFDM with BPSK Carrier Modulation
11 CCK
12 OFDM with QPSK Carrier Modulation
18 OFDM with QPSK Carrier Modulation
24 OFDM with 16QAM Carrier Modulation
36 OFDM with 16QAM Carrier Modulation
48 OFDM with 64QAM Carrier Modulation
54 OFDM with 64QAM Carrier Modulation
In addition to the supporting 802.11g, LA-5137 supports all required modes of
operation as an 802.11a mobile unit. This radio supports the following 8 data
rates in 802.11a mode:
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Data Rate (Mbps) Modulation
6 OFDM with BPSK Carrier Modulation
9 OFDM with BPSK Carrier Modulation
12 OFDM with QPSK Carrier Modulation
18 OFDM with QPSK Carrier Modulation
24 OFDM with 16QAM Carrier Modulation
36 OFDM with 16QAM Carrier Modulation
48 OFDM with 64QAM Carrier Modulation
54 OFDM with 64QAM Carrier Modulation
1.4 User Profiles
• The LA-5137 product is optimized for embedded, mobile enterprise and industrial
applications where security, feature and technical service are required.
• Mobile workers in healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, hospitality and
other industries with 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a wireless LAN access.
• Corporate Symbol device users with Wi-Fi wireless LAN access at the office, or
with a subscription to a public wireless LAN.
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2. Hardware
2.1 Hardware Environment
2.1.1 Introduction
LA-5137 CF card can be used in handheld mobile devices to provide wireless
network access. LA-5137 communicates using Radio Frequencies (RF) between
two or more users or between a user and the wired network. The module
implements the IEEE802.11a/g physical (RF) specification. The chipset used
provides for modulation, demodulation, spreading and despreading of the RF
signals.
2.1.2 Card Dimensions
LA-5137 is a modified type I CFA card. See Appendix 2 for Mechanical Interface
Drawing.
2.1.3 Operating Channels
Channel
Number Channel
Frequency
(MHz)
Countries
1 2412 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
2 2417 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
3 2422 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
4 2427 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
5 2432 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
6 2437 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
7 2442 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
8 2447 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
9 2452 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
10 2457 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
11 2462 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
12 2467 EU, Japan
13 2472 EU, Japan
14 2484 Japan
Table 1. IEEE 802.11g Channels
UNII
BAND Channel
Number Channel
Frequency
(MHz)
Countries
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240 4920 Japan
244 4940 Japan
248 4960 Japan
252 4980 Japan
5040 Japan
5060 Japan
5080 Japan
34 5170 Japan
36 5180 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
38 5190 Japan
40 5200 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
42 5210 Japan
44 5220 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
46 5230 Japan
Lower Band
48 5240 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
52 5260 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
56 5280 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
60 5300 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
Middle
Band
64 5320 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
100 5500 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
104 5520 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
108 5540 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
112 5560 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
116 5580 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
120 5600 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
124 5620 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
128 5640 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
132 5660 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
136 5680 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
140 5700 USA, Canada, EU, Japan
149 5745 USA, Canada
153 5765 USA, Canada
157 5785 USA, Canada
161 5805 USA, Canada
Upper
(ISM)
165 5825 USA, Canada
Table 2. IEEE 802.11a Channels
2.1.4 Electrical Interface
The electrical interface for LA-5137 is PC16. The chipset used supports this
interface; therefore no external component is required. The host must support the
PC16 interface as well. The card uses only the 16-bit interface.
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3. Regulatory
Legal Disclaimer: This Guide may contain information on regulatory matters. The
information should be used with the understanding that Symbol is not engaged in
rendering any legal, regulatory or other professional opinion. Each country has
specific laws and regulations governing the use of radio communications. Please
consult the official code for each country of interest. Symbol does not warrant
the accuracy of the information contained herein and accepts no liability or
responsibility for any use or misuse of the information
Symbol’s wireless network devices are designed to be compliant with rules and
regulations in locations they are sold.
Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly
approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
The OEM integrator must NOT provide information in the user guide of the
end product regarding how to install or remove this RF module.
3.1 Final Product Compliance
The model numbers used for Regulatory Approvals are
LA-5137C2 (connector version)
LA-5137A2 (antenna version)
The LA-5137 has been regulatory approved for OEM integrations which meet the
following conditions:
1. The radio integration is embedded
2. The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the
antenna and users
3. The ‘Type’ and ‘Gain’ of the antenna selected for the integration of the
external antenna must meet the requirements as detailed in section 3.2.
Used outside of these conditions will trigger re-approval. Symbol advises the use
of an accredited test laboratory for advice. Be prepared, the certification process
for your product may take from a few weeks to several months.
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AS THE INTEGRATOR, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO DETERMINE WHAT
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ARE REQUIRED
OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH YOUR PRODUCT WILL BE MARKETED.
FINAL PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE NON-RADIO FREQUENCY APPROVALS
SUCH AS PRODUCT SAFETY, EMC, AND SAR.
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3.2 Reference Antenna (applicable to connector version card)
A reference antenna has been used during the approval process for the
connector version radio card.
Specific details of the reference antenna used for testing is detailed in the table
below.
Important Note:
Use of an antenna which is the same ‘type’ (eg. Dipole) and has a gain equal to
or less that the reference antenna can be used without recertification.
Note: The Adapter cable must be considered as it is part of the system gain.
Use of an alternative antenna, different ‘type’ or same ‘type’ but higher gain will
invalidate the country approvals. Under this instant the OEM integrator is
responsible for re-evaluating the end product and obtaining separate approvals.
Antenna Type: Dipole
Antenna Characteristics:
ML-2452-APA2-01
Antenna gain and Cable loss:
gain(dBi) Cable loss(dB) Net gain(dB)
ML-2452-APA2-01@5GHz 4 1.5 2.5
ML-2452-APA2-01@2.4GHz 3 0.9 2.1
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3.3 Regulatory Standards
LA-5137 has been approved to comply with the standards listed below
Electrical Safety: Certified to UL / cUL 60950-1, IEC / EN60950-1
RF USA: FCC Part 15.247, 15.407
EMI/EMS: North America: FCC Part 15
3.4 Regulatory Approvals
The LA-5137 will be approved in the countries identified in the tables below.
3.4.1 Initial Release
USA – North
America Federal Communications Commission (FCC), US Equipment
Authorization
3.5 Radio Card Regulatory Markings
Regulatory markings are applied to the device signifying the radio (s) is approved
for use in the following countries: United States
3.6 National Country Requirements
NOTE:
The sections below assume that the conditions detailed in section 9.1 are met.
3.6.1 United States of America
The radio card is already approved under the requirements of the FCC.
End-product requirements with this module installed should include:
• FCC Part 15 (emissions class B)
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Final product markings must include:
Integral Antenna External Antenna
Contains an approved Radio Module
Model: LA-5137A2
FCC ID: H9PLA5137A2
Contains an approved Radio Module
Model: LA-5137C2
FCC ID: H9PLA5137C2
Important Notes
1. Co-location
The FCC approval EXCLUDES co-location with any other transmitter.
If the LA5137 is co-located with another transmitter (eg, Bluetooth Module), the
OEM is integrator is responsible for re-evaluating the end product and obtaining
a separate FCC authorization.
Symbol recommends the use of an accredited Laboratory to carry out the
necessary tasks.
2. Portable Use
The FCC approval of the module covers ‘mobile’ use.
If the final product used in a manner where the antenna is closer than 20cm from
the user (portable use), the OEM is integrator is responsible for re-evaluating the
end product and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
Symbol recommends the use of an accredited Laboratory to carry out the
necessary tasks.
3. Channels
For use in the USA the OEM must limit the available channels from 1 to 11
3.7 Statements required for the User Guide
The following statements are required in the final product user guide.
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Many on the statements are dependent on the application of the final product.
Symbol recommends that the OEM seeks the advice from an accredited test
laboratory.
3.7.1 General Statements
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by <OEM> , could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Ad hoc Mode (5GHz)
Ad Hoc operation of the JEDI MODULE in the 5Ghz band will be limited to 5150
– 5250MHz (UNII 1).
3.7.2 FCC Statements
Co-located statement
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, the antenna used for
this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
transmitter/antenna except those already approved in this filling.
Handheld Devices
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, this device must be operated in
the hand with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm or more from a person’s
body. Other operating configurations should be avoided.
Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted
externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop of
similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm
from all persons.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – FCC
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Note: 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.
Radio Transmitters (Part 15)
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.
2.4GHz band operation
The available channels for 802.11 b/g operation in the US are Channels 1 to 11.
The range of channels is limited by firmware.
UNII band 1
The use in the UNII (Unlicensed National Information Infractructure) band 1 5150-
5250 MHz band is restricted to Indoor Use Only; any other use will make the
operation of this device illegal.
4. Appendix 1: Product Mechanical Interface Drawing
The following drawings show the Product physical size and shape, LED indicator
and connector locations and pin assignments. Red arrow shows the primary
antenna connector.
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