GPR4 Concrete Scanner – User Manual
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Earth Science Systems, LLC
February 29, 2019
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1 FCC Class A Compliance and Usage Limitations
This device complies with Part 15 Subpart B and Subpart F of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) the device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: 2AP78-CS1 and contains RF Module FCC ID: Z64-WL18DBMOD.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
According to the FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart F, this device has several
requirements and limitations for use. Specifically:
15.509:
(a) The UWB bandwidth of an imaging system operating under the
provisions of this section must be below 10.6 GHz.
(b) Operation under the provisions of this section is limited to GPRs and
wall imaging systems operated for purposes associated with law
enforcement, fire fighting, emergency rescue, scientific research,
commercial mining, or construction.
(1) Parties operating this equipment must be eligible for licensing
under the provisions of part 90 of this chapter.
(2) The operation of imaging systems under this section requires
coordination, as detailed in §15.525.
15.521:
(a) UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation
onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited.
15.525:
(a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the
equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on
equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
(b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply operational areas to the
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, which shall coordinate this
information with the Federal Government through the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information
provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address and other
