TRX Systems WT12-1000 Bluetooth Module User Manual SAR Report Rev 1
TRX Systems, Inc. Bluetooth Module SAR Report Rev 1
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- 1. SAR Report Rev 1
- 2. Users Manual for HOST Evaluated
SAR Report Rev 1
PCTEST ENGINEERING LABORATORY, INC. 7185 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046 USA Tel. +1.410.290.6652 / Fax +1.410.290.6654 http://www.pctestlab.com SAR EVALUATION REPORT Applicant Name: TRX Systems, Inc. 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 420 Greenbelt, MD 20770 USA Date of Testing: 05/22/2012 Test Site/Location: PCTEST Lab, Columbia, MD, USA Document Serial No.: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO FCC I D: BXONEON-TU-1000 APPLI C A NT: TRX SYSTEMS, INC. DUT Type: Application Type: FCC Rule Part(s): Model(s): Test Device Serial No.: Portable Device Certification CFR §2.1093 NEON-TU-1000 Pre-Production [S/N: RevC] Equipment Class Band & Mode DTS DSS 2.4 GHz CSS Bluetooth Tx Frequency 2400 - 2483.5 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Simultaneous SAR per KDB 690783 D01v01r02: Measured Conducted Power [dBm] 19.33 3.46 SAR 1 gm Body (W/kg) 0.12 N/A 0.25 Note: Powers in the above table represent output powers for the SAR test configurations and may not represent the highest output powers for all configurations for each mode. Note: This revised test report (S/N: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO) supersedes and replaces the previously issued test report on the same subject DUT for the same type of testing indicated. Please discard or destroy the previously issued test report(s) and dispose of accordingly. This wireless portable device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and has been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in Section 1.7 of this report; for North American frequency bands only. I attest to the accuracy of data. All measurements reported herein were performed by me or were made under my supervision and are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assume full responsibility for the completeness of these measurements and vouch for the qualifications of all persons taking them. Test results reported herein relate only to the item(s) tested. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 1 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S DEVICE UNDER TEST ................................................................................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 5 DOSIMETRIC ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................ 6 RF EXPOSURE LIMITS .................................................................................................................. 7 RF CONDUCTED POWERS........................................................................................................... 8 SYSTEM VERIFICATION................................................................................................................ 9 SAR DATA SUMMARY ................................................................................................................. 11 FCC MULTI-TX AND ANTENNA SAR CONSIDERATIONS......................................................... 12 SAR MEASUREMENT VARIABILITY ........................................................................................... 13 10 EQUIPMENT LIST......................................................................................................................... 14 11 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES ............................................................................................ 15 12 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................... 16 13 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................. 17 APPENDIX A: SAR TEST PLOTS APPENDIX B: SAR DIPOLE VERIFICATION PLOTS APPENDIX C: PROBE AND DIPOLE CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES APPENDIX D: SAR TISSUE SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX E: SAR SYSTEM VALIDATION APPENDIX F: SAR TEST SETUP PHOTOGRAPHS Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 2 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 1 DEVICE UNDER TEST 1.1 1.2 Device Overview Band & Mode Operating Modes Tx Frequency 2.4 GHz CSS Bluetooth Data Data 2400 - 2483.5 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Nominal and Maximum Output Power Specifications This device operates using the following nominal output power specifications. SAR values were scaled to the maximum allowed power to determine compliance per KDB Publication 447498 D01v05. Modulated Average (dBm) 21.0 20.0 4.0 4.0 Mode / Band 2.4 GHz CSS Bluetooth 1.3 Maximum Nominal Maximum Nominal DUT Antenna Locations 108 mm Top Edge 2.4 GHz CSS Tx/Rx Antenna #1 69 mm 2.4 GHz BT Tx/Rx Antenna Left Edge GPS Rx Only Antenna Front of Device Right Edge 125 kHz LF Transceiver 2.4 GHz CSS Tx/Rx Antenna #2 Bottom Edge Note: Specific antenna dimensions and separation distances are shown in the antenna distance document. Figure 1-1 DUT Antenna Locations Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 3 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 1.4 Simultaneous Transmission Capabilities According to FCC KDB Publication 447498 D05v01, transmitters are considered to be transmitting simultaneously when there is overlapping transmission, with the exception of transmissions during network hand-offs with maximum hand-off duration less than 30 seconds. Possible transmission paths for the DUT are shown in Figure 1-2 and are color-coded to indicate communication modes which share the same path. Modes which share the same transmission path cannot transmit simultaneously with one another. Path 1 Path 2 2.4 GHz CSS Bluetooth Figure 1-2 Simultaneous Transmission Paths This device contains multiple transmitters that may operate simultaneously, and therefore requires a simultaneous transmission analysis according to FCC KDB Publication 447498 D01v05 3) procedures. Table 1-1 Simultaneous Transmission Scenarios ody No. apable Transmit onfigurations .4 1.5 z SS + .4 z luetooth 44 4 Yes SAR Test Exclusions Applied Per FCC KDB 447498 D01 v05, the SAR exclusion threshold for distances <50mm is defined by the following equation: Based on the maximum conducted power of Bluetooth and the antenna to use separation distance, Bluetooth SAR was not required; [(3/5)* √2.441] = 0.9 < 3.0. The 125 kHz LF Transceiver is a Part 15.209 transmitter which is exempt from RF Exposure evaluation per CFR 2.1093. The 125 kHz LF Transmitter can not co-transmit. 1.6 Power Reduction for SAR There is no power reduction for any band/mode implemented in this device for SAR purposes. 1.7 Guidance Applied FCC KDB Publication 447498 D01v05 (Portable Devices) FCC KDB Publication 865664 DR01 (SAR Measurements up to 6 GHz) Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 4 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 2 INTRODUCTION The FCC and Industry Canada have adopted the guidelines for evaluating the environmental effects of radio frequency (RF) radiation in ET Docket 93-62 on Aug. 6, 1996 and Health Canada Safety Code 6 to protect the public and workers from the potential hazards of RF emissions due to FCC-regulated portable devices. [1] The safety limits used for the environmental evaluation measurements are based on the criteria published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) in IEEE/ANSI C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz [3] and Health Canada RF Exposure Guidelines Safety Code 6 [24]. The measurement procedure described in IEEE/ANSI C95.3-2002 Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave [4] is used for guidance in measuring the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) due to the RF radiation exposure from the Equipment Under Test (EUT). These criteria for SAR evaluation are similar to those recommended by the International Committee for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) in Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields,” Report No. Vol 74. SAR is a measure of the rate of energy absorption due to exposure to an RF transmitting source. SAR values have been related to threshold levels for potential biological hazards. 2.1 SAR Definition Specific Absorption Rate is defined as the time derivative (rate) of the incremental energy (dU) absorbed by (dissipated in) an incremental mass (dm) contained in a volume element (dV) of a given density (). It is also defined as the rate of RF energy absorption per unit mass at a point in an absorbing body (see Equation 2-1). Equation 2-1 SAR Mathematical Equation SAR dt dU d dU dm dt dv SAR is expressed in units of Watts per Kilogram (W/kg). SAR E2 where: = conductivity of the tissue-simulating material (S/m) = mass density of the tissue-simulating material (kg/m3) E = Total RMS electric field strength (V/m) NOTE: The primary factors that control rate of energy absorption were found to be the wavelength of the incident field in relation to the dimensions and geometry of the irradiated organism, the orientation of the organism in relation to the polarity of field vectors, the presence of reflecting surfaces, and whether conductive contact is made by the organism with a ground plane.[6] Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 5 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 3 DOSIMETRIC ASSESSMENT 3.1 Measurement Procedure The evaluation was performed using the following procedure: 1. The SAR distribution at the exposed side of the head or body was measured at a distance no greater than 5.0 mm from the inner surface of the shell. The area covered the entire dimension of the device-head and body interface and the horizontal grid resolution was determined per FCC KDB Publication 865664 DR01 (See Table 3-1). 2. The point SAR measurement was taken at the maximum SAR region determined from Step 1 to enable the monitoring of SAR fluctuations/drifts during the 1g/10g cube evaluation. SAR at this fixed point was measured and used as a reference value. 3. Figure 3-1 Sample SAR Area Scan Based on the area scan data, the peak of the region with maximum SAR was determined by spline interpolation. Around this point, a volume was assessed according to the measurement resolution and volume size requirements of FCC KDB Publication 865664 DR01 (See Table 3-1). On the basis of this data set, the spatial peak SAR value was evaluated with the following procedure (see references or the DASY manual online for more details): a. The data was extrapolated to the surface of the outer-shell of the phantom. The combined distance extrapolated was the combined distance from the center of the dipoles 2.7mm away from the tip of the probe housing plus the 1.2 mm distance between the surface and the lowest measuring point. The extrapolation was based on a least-squares algorithm. A polynomial of the fourth order was calculated through the points in the z-axis (normal to the phantom shell). b. After the maximum interpolated values were calculated between the points in the cube, the SAR was averaged over the spatial volume (1g or 10g) using a 3D-Spline interpolation algorithm. The 3D-spline is composed of three one-dimensional splines with the “Not a knot” condition (in x, y, and z directions). The volume was then integrated with the trapezoidal algorithm. One thousand points (10 x 10 x 10) were obtained through interpolation, in order to calculate the averaged SAR. c. All neighboring volumes were evaluated until no neighboring volume with a higher average value was found. 4. The SAR reference value, at the same location as step 2, was re-measured after the zoom scan was complete to calculate the SAR drift. If the drift deviated by more than 5%, the SAR test and drift measurements were repeated. Table 3-1 Area and Zoom Scan Resolutions per FCC KDB Publication 865664 DR01 Frequency Maximum Area Scan Maximum Zoom Scan Resolution (mm) Resolution (mm) (∆xzoom, ∆yzoom) (∆xarea, ∆yarea) Maximum Zoom Scan Spatial Resolution (mm) Uniform Grid ∆zzoom(n) Graded Grid ∆zzoom(1)* Minimum Zoom Scan Volume (mm) (x,y,z) ∆zzoom(n>1)* 2 GHz 15 1.5*∆zzoom(n‐1) 30 2‐3 GHz 12 1.5*∆zzoom(n‐1) 30 3‐4 GHz 12 1.5*∆zzoom(n‐1) 28 4‐5 GHz 10 2.5 1.5*∆zzoom(n‐1) 25 5‐6 GHz 10 1.5*∆zzoom(n‐1) 22 Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 6 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 4 RF EXPOSURE LIMITS 4.1 Uncontrolled Environment UNCONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS are defined as locations where there is the exposure of individuals who have no knowledge or control of their exposure. The general population/uncontrolled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. Members of the general public would come under this category when exposure is not employment-related; for example, in the case of a wireless transmitter that exposes persons in its vicinity. 4.2 Controlled Environment CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS are defined as locations where there is exposure that may be incurred by persons who are aware of the potential for exposure, (i.e. as a result of employment or occupation). In general, occupational/controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, who have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This exposure category is also applicable when the exposure is of a transient nature due to incidental passage through a location where the exposure levels may be higher than the general population/uncontrolled limits, but the exposed person is fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means. Table 4-1 SAR Human Exposure Specified in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and Health Canada Safety Code 6 1. The Spatial Peak value of the SAR averaged over any 1 gram of tissue (defined as a tissue volume in the shape of a cube) and over the appropriate averaging time. 2. The Spatial Average value of the SAR averaged over the whole body. 3. The Spatial Peak value of the SAR averaged over any 10 grams of tissue (defined as a tissue volume in the shape of a cube) and over the appropriate averaging time. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 7 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 5 RF CONDUCTED POWERS 5.1 CSS Conducted Powers Table 5-1 Average RF Conducted Power Mode Freq. [MHz] Bandwidth [MHz] Antenna Conducted Power [dBm] CSS CSS 2441.75 2441.75 80 80 19.33 19.33 Note: The DUT was configured to transmit continuously during conducted power measurement. Power Meter RF Connector Wireless Device Figure 5-1 Power Measurement Setup Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 8 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 6 SYSTEM VERIFICATION 6.1 Tissue Verification Table 6-1 Measured Tissue Properties Calibrated for Tissue Temp Tissue During Calibration Tests Type (C˚) Performed on: 5/22/2012 2450B 23.0 Measured Frequency (MHz) 2401 2450 2499 Measured Conductivity, σ (S/m) 1.979 2.043 2.112 Measured Dielectric Constant, ε TARGET Conductivity, σ (S/m) TARGET Dielectric Constant, ε % dev σ % dev ε 54.91 54.77 54.53 1.903 1.950 2.019 52.765 52.700 52.638 3.99% 4.77% 4.61% 4.07% 3.93% 3.59% The above measured tissue parameters were used in the DASY software. The DASY software was used to perform interpolation to determine the dielectric parameters at the SAR test device frequencies (per IEEE 1528 6.6.1.2). The tissue parameters listed in the SAR test plots may slightly differ from the table above due to significant digit rounding in the software. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 9 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 6.2 Test System Verification Prior to SAR assessment, the system is verified to ±10% of the SAR measurement on the reference dipole at the time of calibration by the calibration facility. Table 6-3 System Verification Results System Verification TARGET & MEASURED Tissue Tissue Frequency Type (MHz) 2450 Body Input Amb. Liquid Power Temp (°C) Temp (°C) (W) Date: 05/22/2012 23.8 22.3 0.040 Dipole Probe SN SN 719 3022 Measured 1 W Target SAR1g SAR1g (W/kg) (W/kg) 1.97 51.300 1W Deviation Normalized (%) SAR1g (W/kg) 49.250 -4.00% Note: Full system validation status and results can be found in Appendix E. Figure 6-2 System Verification Setup Photo Figure 6-1 System Verification Setup Diagram Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 10 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 7 SAR DATA SUMMARY 7.1 Standalone Body SAR Data Table 7-1 Standalone Body SAR MEASUREMENT RESULTS FREQUENCY Mode MHz 2441.75 2441.75 Maximum Allowed Power [dBm] Conducted Power Drift Power [dB] [dBm] Spacing Side SAR (1g) Scaling Factor (W/kg) Scaled SAR (1g) Plot # (W/kg) CSS 21.0 19.33 -0.01 0 mm back 1:1 0.082 1.469 0.120 A1 CSS 21.0 19.33 -0.07 0 mm back 1:1 0.016 1.469 0.023 A3 ANSI / IEEE C95.1 1992 - SAFETY LIMIT Spatial Peak Uncontrolled Exposure/General Population 7.2 Duty Cycle Body 1.6 W/kg (mW/g) averaged over 1 gram SAR Test Notes General Notes: 1. The test data reported are the worst-case SAR values according to test procedures specified in FCC KDB Publication 447498 D01v05. 2. Batteries are fully charged at the beginning of the SAR measurements. The standard battery was used for all SAR measurements and will be the only battery available with this DUT. 3. Liquid tissue depth was at least 15.0 cm for all frequencies. 4. The manufacturer has confirmed that the device(s) tested have the same physical, mechanical and thermal characteristics and are within operational tolerances expected for production units. 5. SAR results were scaled to the maximum allowed power to demonstrate compliance per FCC KDB Publication 447498 D01v05. 6. Per FCC KDB 865664 DR01, variability SAR tests were performed when the measured SAR results for a frequency band were greater than 0.8 W/kg. Repeated SAR measurements are highlighted in the tables above for clarity. Please see Section 9 for variability analysis. 7. A Z-axis plot for worst case configuration was included in Appendix A to confirm 15cm depth as well as the first 2 measurements are within 1cm of the surface. 8. DASY4 applies a boundary effect compensation algorithm during SAR evaluation. 9. Software provided by the manufacturer was used to configure device during SAR tests. A spectrum analyzer was used to verify 2.4 GHz CSS transmission. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 11 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 8 FCC MULTI-TX AND ANTENNA SAR CONSIDERATIONS 8.1 Introduction The following procedures adopted from FCC KDB Publication 447498 D01v05 are applicable to handsets with built-in unlicensed transmitters such as 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth devices which may simultaneously transmit with the another transmitter. 8.2 Simultaneous Transmission Procedures This device contains transmitters that may operate simultaneously. Therefore simultaneous transmission analysis is required. Per FCC KDB 447498 D01v05 IV.C.1.iii, simultaneous transmission SAR test exclusion may be applied when the sum of the 1-g SAR for all the simultaneous transmitting antennas in a specific a physical test configuration is ≤1.6 W/kg. When standalone SAR is not required to be measured, per FCC KDB 447498 D01v05 4.3.2 2), the following equation must be used to estimate the standalone 1g SAR for simultaneous transmission assessment involving that transmitter. Table 8-1 Estimated SAR Mode Bluetooth 8.3 Frequency Maximum Separation Estimated Allowed Distance SAR Power (Body) (Body) [MHz] [dBm] [mm] [W/kg] 2441 4.00 0.125 Body SAR Simultaneous Transmission Analysis Table 8-2 Simultaneous Transmission Scenario with 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 8.3 Configuration CSS SAR (W/kg) Bluetooth SAR (W/kg) Σ SAR (W/kg) Back Side 0.120 0.125 0.245 Simultaneous Transmission Conclusion The above numerical summed SAR results for all the worst-case simultaneous transmission conditions were below the SAR limit. Therefore, the above analysis is sufficient to determine that simultaneous transmission cases will not exceed the SAR limit and therefore no measured volumetric simultaneous SAR summation is required per FCC KDB Publication 447498 D01_v05. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 12 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 9 SAR MEASUREMENT VARIABILITY 9.1 Measurement Variability Per FCC KDB Publication 865664 DR01, SAR measurement variability was assessed for each frequency band, which was determined by the SAR probe calibration point and tissue-equivalent medium used for the device measurements. When both head and body tissue-equivalent media were required for SAR measurements in a frequency band, the variability measurement procedures were applied to the tissue medium with the highest measured SAR, using the highest measured SAR configuration for that tissueequivalent medium. These additional measurements were repeated after the completion of all measurements requiring the same head or body tissue-equivalent medium in a frequency band. The test device was returned to ambient conditions (normal room temperature) with the battery fully charged before it was re-mounted on the device holder for the repeated measurement(s) to minimize any unexpected variations in the repeated results. SAR Measurement Variability was assessed using the following procedures for each frequency band: 1) When the original highest measured SAR is ≥ 0.80 W/kg, the measurement was repeated once. 2) A second repeated measurement was preformed only if the ratio of largest to smallest SAR for the original and first repeated measurements was > 1.20 or when the original or repeated measurement was ≥ 1.45 W/kg (~ 10% from the 1-g SAR limit). 3) A third repeated measurement was performed only if the original, first or second repeated measurement was ≥ 1.5 W/kg and the ratio of largest to smallest SAR for the original, first and second repeated measurements is > 1.20. 4) Repeated measurements are not required when the original highest measured SAR is < 0.80 W/kg. Since the highest measured SAR for this device was < 0.8 W/kg, measurement variability was not assessed. 9.2 Measurement Uncertainty The measured SAR was <1.5 W/kg for all frequency bands. Therefore, per KDB Publication 865664 DR01, the extended measurement uncertainty analysis per IEEE 1528-2003 was not required. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 13 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 10 EQUIPMENT LIST Manufacturer Model Description Cal Date Cal Interval Cal Due Agilent 8594A (9kHz-2.9GHz) Spectrum Analyzer N/A N/A N/A Serial Number 3051A00187 Agilent 8648D (9kHz-4GHz) Signal Generator 10/10/2011 Annual 10/10/2012 3613A00315 JP38020182 Agilent 8753E (30kHz-6GHz) Network Analyzer 4/4/2012 Annual 4/4/2013 Gigatronics 80701A (0.05-18GHz) Power Sensor 10/12/2011 Annual 10/12/2012 1833460 Gigatronics 8651A Universal Power Meter 10/12/2011 Annual 10/12/2012 8650319 Pasternack PE2208-6 Bidirectional Coupler 6/3/2011 Annual 6/3/2012 N/A Pasternack PE2209-10 Bidirectional Coupler 6/3/2011 Annual 6/3/2012 N/A Rohde & Schwarz NRVD Dual Channel Power Meter 4/8/2011 Biennial 4/8/2013 101695 SPEAG D2450V2 2450 MHz SAR Dipole 8/19/2011 Annual 8/19/2012 719 SPEAG DAE4 Dasy Data Acquisition Electronics 4/19/2012 Annual 4/19/2013 665 SPEAG ES3DV2 SAR Probe 8/25/2011 Annual 8/25/2012 3022 Anritsu MA2481A Power Sensor 2/14/2012 Annual 2/14/2013 5318 Anritsu MA2481A Power Sensor 2/14/2012 Annual 2/14/2013 5442 Anritsu ML2438A Power Meter 10/13/2011 Annual 10/13/2012 1070030 Anritsu MA2481A Power Sensor 2/14/2012 Annual 2/14/2013 2400 Anritsu MA2411B Pulse Sensor 10/13/2011 Annual 10/13/2012 1027293 Anritsu ML2495A Power Meter 10/13/2011 Annual 10/13/2012 1039008 Amplifier Research 5S1G4 5W, 800MHz-4.2GHz CBT N/A CBT 21910 Mini-Circuits BW-N20W5+ DC to 18 GHz Precision Fixed 20 dB Attenuator CBT N/A CBT N/A Control Company 61220-416 Long-Stem Thermometer 2/15/2011 Biennial 2/15/2013 111331322 VWR 36934-158 Wall-Mounted Thermometer 1/21/2011 Biennial 1/21/2013 111286454 MiniCircuits SLP-2400+ Low Pass Filter CBT N/A CBT R8979500903 Narda 4772-3 Attenuator (3dB) CBT N/A CBT 9406 Narda BW-S3W2 Attenuator (3dB) CBT N/A CBT 120 Mini-Circuits NLP-2950+ Low Pass Filter DC to 2700 MHz CBT N/A CBT N/A Agilent 85070E Dielectric Probe Kit 3/8/2012 Annual 3/8/2013 MY44300633 Seekonk NC-100 Torque Wrench (8" lb) 11/29/2011 Triennial 11/29/2014 21053 Speag DAK-3.5 Dielectric Assessment Kit 12/1/2011 Annual 12/1/2012 1031 Narda 4014C-6 4 - 8 GHz SMA 6 dB Directional Coupler CBT N/A CBT N/A MCL BW-N6W5+ 6dB Attenuator CBT N/A CBT 1139 Intelligent Weigh PD-3000 Electronic Balance 3/27/2012 Annual 3/27/2013 11081534 Control Company 36934-158 Wall-Mounted Thermometer 1/4/2012 Biennial 1/4/2014 122014488 Control Company 61220-416 Long-Stem Thermometer 10/12/2011 Biennial 10/12/2013 111860820 Seekonk NC-100 Torque Wrench (8" lb) 3/5/2012 Triennial 3/5/2015 N/A Seekonk NC-100 Torque Wrench (8" lb) 3/5/2012 Triennial 3/5/2015 N/A COMTECH AR85729-5/5759B Solid State Amplifier CBT N/A CBT M3W1A00-1002 Note: CBT (Calibrated Before Testing). Prior to testing, the measurement paths containing a cable, amplifier, attenuator, coupler or filter were connected to a calibrated source (i.e. a signal generator) to determine the losses of the measurement path. The power meter offset was then adjusted to compensate for the measurement system losses. This level offset is stored within the power meter before measurements are made. This calibration verification procedure applies to the system verification and output power measurements. The calibrated reading is then taken directly from the power meter after compensation of the losses for all final power measurements. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 14 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 11 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES e= f(d,k) IEEE 1528 Sec. Uncertainty Component Tol. Prob. (± %) Dist. Div. h= i= c x f/e c x g/e ci ci 1gm 10gms 1gm 10 gms ui ui (± %) (± %) vi Measurement System ∞ Probe Calibration E.2.1 6.0 1.0 1.0 6.0 6.0 Axial Isotropy E.2.2 0.25 0.7 0.7 0.2 0.2 ∞ Hemishperical Isotropy E.2.2 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.3 1.3 ∞ Boundary Effect E.2.3 0.4 1.0 1.0 0.4 0.4 ∞ Linearity E.2.4 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.3 0.3 ∞ System Detection Limits E.2.5 5.1 1.0 1.0 5.1 5.1 ∞ Readout Electronics E.2.6 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 ∞ Response Time E.2.7 0.8 1.73 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 ∞ Integration Time E.2.8 2.6 1.73 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 ∞ RF Ambient Conditions E.6.1 3.0 1.73 1.0 1.0 1.7 1.7 ∞ Probe Positioner Mechanical Tolerance E.6.2 0.4 1.73 1.0 1.0 0.2 0.2 ∞ Probe Positioning w/ respect to Phantom E.6.3 2.9 1.73 1.0 1.0 1.7 1.7 ∞ E.5 1.0 1.73 1.0 1.0 0.6 0.6 ∞ Test Sample Positioning E.4.2 6.0 1.0 1.0 6.0 6.0 287 Device Holder Uncertainty Output Power Variation - SAR drift measurement E.4.1 6.6.2 3.32 5.0 1.73 1.73 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.9 2.9 1.9 2.9 ∞ ∞ Phantom Uncertainty (Shape & Thickness tolerances) E.3.1 4.0 1.73 1.0 1.0 2.3 2.3 ∞ Liquid Conductivity - deviation from target values E.3.2 5.0 1.73 0.64 0.43 1.8 1.2 ∞ Liquid Conductivity - measurement uncertainty E.3.3 3.8 0.64 0.43 2.4 1.6 Liquid Permittivity - deviation from target values E.3.2 5.0 1.73 0.60 0.49 1.7 1.4 ∞ Liquid Permittivity - measurement uncertainty E.3.3 4.5 0.60 0.49 2.7 2.2 299 Extrapolation, Interpolation & Integration algorithms for Max. SAR Evaluation Test Sample Related Phantom & Tissue Parameters Combined Standard Uncertainty (k=1) RSS 12.1 11.7 Expanded Uncertainty k=2 24.2 23.5 (95% CONFIDENCE LEVEL) The above measurement uncertainties are according to IEEE Std. 1528-2003 Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 15 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 12 CONCLUSION 12.1 Measurement Conclusion The SAR evaluation indicates that the DUT complies with the RF radiation exposure limits of the FCC and Industry Canada, with respect to all parameters subject to this test. These measurements were taken to simulate the RF effects of RF exposure under worst-case conditions. Precise laboratory measures were taken to assure repeatability of the tests. The results and statements relate only to the item(s) tested. Please note that the absorption and distribution of electromagnetic energy in the body are very complex phenomena that depend on the mass, shape, and size of the body, the orientation of the body with respect to the field vectors, and the electrical properties of both the body and the environment. Other variables that may play a substantial role in possible biological effects are those that characterize the environment (e.g. ambient temperature, air velocity, relative humidity, and body insulation) and those that characterize the individual (e.g. age, gender, activity level, debilitation, or disease). Because various factors may interact with one another to vary the specific biological outcome of an exposure to electromagnetic fields, any protection guide should consider maximal amplification of biological effects as a result of field-body interactions, environmental conditions, and physiological variables. [3] Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 16 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 13 REFERENCES [1] Federal Communications Commission, ET Docket 93-62, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radiofrequency Radiation, Aug. 1996. [2] ANSI/IEEE C95.1-2005, American National Standard safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3kHz to 300GHz, New York: IEEE, 2006. [3] ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, American National Standard safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3kHz to 300GHz, New York: IEEE, Sept. 1992. [4] ANSI/IEEE C95.3-2002, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave, New York: IEEE, December 2002. 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Surowiec, Simulated Biological Materials for Electromagnetic Radiation Absorption Studies, University of Ottawa, Bioelectromagnetics, Canada: 1987, pp. 29-36. [15] Q. Balzano, O. Garay, T. Manning Jr., Electromagnetic Energy Exposure of Simulated Users of Portable Cellular Telephones, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 44, no.3, Aug. 1995. [16] W. Gander, Computermathematick, Birkhaeuser, Basel, 1992. [17] W.H. Press, S.A. Teukolsky, W.T. Vetterling, and B.P. Flannery, Numerical Recipes in C, The Art of Scientific Computing, Second edition, Cambridge University Press, 1992. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 17 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 [18] Federal Communications Commission, OET Bulletin 65, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields. 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Office of Engineering and Technology Announces a Transition Period for the Phantom Requirements of Supplement C to OET Bulletin 65, June 19, 2002 [26] FCC SAR Test Procedures for 2G-3G Devices, Mobile Hotspot and UMPC Devices KDB Publications 941225, D01-D07 [27] SAR Measurement procedures for IEEE 802.11a/b/g KDB Publication 248227 D01v01r02 [28] FCC SAR Considerations for Handsets with Multiple Transmitters and Antennas, KDB Publications 648474 D02-D04 [29] FCC SAR Evaluation Considerations for Laptop, Notebook, Netbook and Tablet Computers, FCC KDB Publication 616217 D04 [30] FCC SAR Measurement and Reporting Requirements for 100MHz – 6 GHz, KDB Publications 865664 DR01 [31] FCC General RF Exposure Guidance and SAR Procedures for Dongles, KDB Publication 447498, D01-D02 [32] Anexo à Resolução No. 533, de 10 de Septembro de 2009. [33] IEC 62209-2, Human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand-held and body-mounted wireless communication devices - Human models, instrumentation, and procedures - Part 2: Procedure to determine the specific absorption rate (SAR) for wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human body (frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz), Mar. 2010. Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Document S/N: Test Dates: DUT Type: 0Y1302070239-R1.BXO 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Page 18 of 18 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 APPENDIX A: SAR TEST DATA © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. PCTEST ENGINEERING LABORATORY, INC. DUT: BXONEON-TU-1000; Type: Portable Device; Serial: RevC Communication System: CSS; Frequency: 24 DUT: BXONEON-TU-1000; Type: Portable Device; Serial: RevC Communication System: CSS; Frequency: 2441.75 MHz;Duty Cycle: 1:1 Medium: 2450 Body Medium parameters used (interpolated): f = 2441.75 MHz; σ = 2.026 S/m; εr = 54.807; ρ = 1000 kg/m3 Phantom section: Flat Section; Space: 0.0 cm Test Date: 05-22-2012; Ambient Temp: 23.8°C; Tissue Temp: 22.3°C Probe: ES3DV2 - SN3022; ConvF(4.01, 4.01, 4.01); Calibrated: 8/25/2011; Sensor-Surface: 3mm (Mechanical Surface Detection) Electronics: DAE4 Sn665; Calibrated: 4/19/2012 Phantom: SAM with CRP; Type: SAM; Serial: TP1375 Measurement SW: DASY4, Version 4.7 (80); SEMCAD X Version 14.6.4 (4989) Mode: CSS, Body SAR, Back Side, Antenna #1 Area Scan (10x13x1): Measurement grid: dx=12mm, dy=12mm Zoom Scan (7x7x7)/Cube 0: Measurement grid: dx=5mm, dy=5mm, dz=5mm Reference Value = 6.627 V/m; Power Drift = -0.01 dB Peak SAR (extrapolated) = 0.1430 SAR(1 g) = 0.082 W/kg; SAR(10 g) = 0.047 W/kg A2 PCTEST ENGINEERING LABORATORY, INC. DUT: BXONEON-TU-1000; Type: Portable Device; Serial: RevC Communication System: CSS; Frequency: 24 APPENDIX B: SYSTEM VERIFICATION © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. PCTEST ENGINEERING LABORATORY, INC. DUT: SAR Dipole 2450 MHz; Type: D2450V2; Serial: 719 Communication System: CW; Frequency: 2450 MHz;Duty Cycle: 1:1 Medium: 2450 Body Medium parameters used: f = 2450 MHz; = 2.043 mho/m; r = 54.77; = 1000 kg/m3 Phantom section: Flat Section; Space: 1.0 cm Test Date: 05-22-2012; Ambient Temp: 23.8°C; Tissue Temp: 22.3°C Probe: ES3DV2 - SN3022; ConvF(4.01, 4.01, 4.01); Calibrated: 8/25/2011 Sensor-Surface: 3mm (Mechanical Surface Detection) Electronics: DAE4 Sn665; Calibrated: 4/19/2012 Phantom: SAM with CRP; Type: SAM; Serial: TP1375 Measurement SW: DASY4, Version 4.7 (80); SEMCAD X Version 14.6.4 (4989) 2450MHz System Verification Area Scan (5x7x1): Measurement grid: dx=12mm, dy=12mm Zoom Scan (7x7x7)/Cube 0: Measurement grid: dx=5mm, dy=5mm, dz=5mm Input Power = 16 dBm (40 mW) Peak SAR (extrapolated) = 4.06 W/kg SAR(1 g) = 1.97 mW/g; SAR(10 g) = 0.920 mW/g Deviation = -4.00 % 0 dB = 2.53mW/g B1 APPENDIX C: PROBE CALIBRATION © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. APPENDIX D: SAR TISSUE SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Procedure for Tissue verification: 1) The network analyzer and probe system was configured and calibrated. 2) The probe was immersed in the tissue. The tissue was placed in a nonmetallic container. Trapped air bubbles beneath the flange were minimized by placing the probe at a slight angle. 3) The complex admittance with respect to the probe aperture was measured 4) The complex relative permittivity ε’ can be calculated from the below equation (Pournaropoulos and Misra): j 2 r 0 Y lnb a 2 exp jr ( 0 r' 0 )1 / 2 cos d d d where Y is the admittance of the probe in contact with the sample, the primed and unprimed coordinates refer to source and observation points, respectively, r 2 2 2 2 cos , is the angular frequency, and j 1 . Table D-I Composition of the Tissue Equivalent Matter Frequency (MHz) Tissue 2450 Body Ingredients (% by weight) 26.7 0.1 73.2 DGBE NaCl Water Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Test Dates: DUT Type: 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Appendix D Page 1 of 1 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 APPENDIX E: SAR SYSTEM VALIDATION Per FCC KDB 865664 DR01, SAR system validation status should be documented to confirm measurement accuracy. The SAR systems (including SAR probes, system components and software versions) used for this device were validated against its performance specifications prior to the SAR measurements. Reference dipoles were used with the required tissue- equivalent media for system validation, according to the procedures outlined in IEEE 1528-2003 and FCC KDB 865664 DR01. Since SAR probe calibrations are frequency dependent, each probe calibration point was validated at a frequency within the valid frequency range of the probe calibration point, using the system that normally operates with the probe for routine SAR measurements and according to the required tissue-equivalent media. A tabulated summary of the system validation status including the validation date(s), measurement frequencies, SAR probes and tissue dielectric parameters has been included. Table E-I SAR System Validation Summary – KDB 865664 DR01 SAR SYSTEM FREQ. [MHz] DATE 2450 5/22/2012 PROBE SN PROBE TYPE 3022 ES3DV2 PERM. (σ) (εr) SENSITIVITY PROBE LINEARITY PROBE ISOTROPY 2.043 54.77 PASS PASS PASS PROBE CAL. POINT 2450 Body CW VALIDATION COND. Table E-2 SAR System Validation Summary – IEEE 1528-2003 SAR SYSTEM FREQ. [MHz] DATE 2450 5/22/2012 PROBE SN PROBE TYPE 3022 ES3DV2 2450 Body CW VALIDATION COND. PERM. (σ) (εr) SENSITIVITY 2.043 54.77 PASS PROBE CAL. POINT MOD. VALIDATION EXTRAPO PROBE SYSTEM PROBE DUTY LATION LINEARITY OFFSET ISOTROPY FACTOR PASS PASS PASS PASS 0.1 PAR PASS Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Test Dates: DUT Type: 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Appendix E Page 1 of 1 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 APPENDIX F: SAR TEST SETUP PHOTOGRAPHS Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Test Dates: DUT Type: 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Appendix F Page 1 of 2 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013 SAR Test Setup Photo 1 – Back Side at 0.0 cm Reviewed by: FCC ID: BXONEON-TU-1000 SAR EVALUATION REPORT Quality Manager Test Dates: DUT Type: 05/22/2012 Portable Device © 2013 PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. Appendix F Page 2 of 2 REV 12.2 M 12/17/2013
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