Regulatory information
United States (FCC)
Digi XBee® RR RF Module Hardware Reference Manual
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RF exposure
If you are an integrating the XBee into another product, you must include the following Caution
statement in OEM product manuals to alert users of FCC RF exposure compliance:
CAUTION!
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a
separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this
device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than
this distance are not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-
located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC notices
IMPORTANT
: XBee XBRR and XBee XBPRR Zigbee RF Modules have
not
been certified by the FCC for
use (integrated) with other radio products. The customer integrating the Digi XBee RF module is
responsible for the FCC certifications of their product.
IMPORTANT
: 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: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna,
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, Connect equipment and receiver to
outlets on different circuits, or Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT
: OEMs must test final product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC section 15.107
and 15.109) before declaring compliance of their final product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. See also
the section of this user guide for information related to FCC publication 996369.
IMPORTANT
: The RF module has been certified for remote (fixed) and base radio applications. If the
module will be used for portable applications, the device must undergo SAR testing. Please consult
with a capable lab.
FCC publication 996369 related information
In Publication 996369 section D03, the FCC requires information concerning a module to be presented
by OEM manufacturers. This section assists in answering or fulfilling these requirements.
2.1 General
No requirements are associated with this section.
2.2 List of applicable FCC rules
This module conforms to FCC Part 15.247.
2.3 Summarize the specific operational use conditions
Certain approved antennas require attenuation for operation. For the XBee RR, see
table shows the antennas approved for use with the XBee RR RF Module.
. For the XBee-PRO RR, see
.
