Viper SC +™ IP Router for Licensed Spectrum PN 001-5008-000 Rev. C
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Important Notice
Because of the nature of wireless communication, transmission and reception of data can never be
guaranteed, Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors), or be totally lost. Significant delays or losses
of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Viper SC+™ are used in a normal manner with a well-
constructed network. Viper SC+ should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data
could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury
or death, or loss of property. CalAmp accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays
or errors in data transmitted or received using Viper SC+, or for the failure of Viper SC+ to transmit or
receive such data.
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UL Listed models only
When operating at elevated temperature extremes, the surface may 70 Celsius. For user safety, the
Viper should be installed in a restricted access location.
WARNING — EXPLOSION HAZARD, do not connect while circuit is live unless area is known to be non-
hazardous.
For more information see
APPENDIX D — UL Installation Instructions
RF Exposure Compliance Requirements
Viper SC+ radios are intended for use in the Industrial Monitoring and Control and SCADA
markets. Each Viper SC+ unit must be professionally installed and must ensure a minimum
separation distance listed in the table below between the radiating structure and any person.
An antenna mounted on a pole or tower is the typical installation and in rare instances, a 1/2-
wave whip antenna is used.
Minimum Safety Distance
Antenna Gain
(cm @max power)
5 dBi
10 dBi
15 dBi
132 MHz (VHF)
123 cm
219 cm
389 cm
215 MHz (UHF)
123 cm
219 cm
389 cm
406.1 MHz
106 cm
188 cm
334 cm
900 MHz (Model/PN 140-5098-304)
66 cm
117 cm
208 cm
900 MHz (Model/PN 140-5098-504)
64 cm
115 cm
202 cm
Note:
It is the responsibility of the user to guarantee compliance with the FCC MPE regulations when
operating this device in a way other than described above. The installer of this equipment must ensure the
antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the
general population.