Module Integration Manual
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Interrogator RF Board (400.00152.xxxx)
9
R
EGULATORY
C
OMPLIANCE
9.1
E
UROPEAN
S
TANDARD FOR
E
LECTROMAGNETIC
C
OMPATIBILITY
(EN300220)
The INTERROGATOR RF BOARD module has been tested along with the IntelliSAW IS485
power and interface host board. This reference design has been found to be compliant with
Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE), either through operation enforced to be compliant with EN300220
or though fixed site installation compliant with EN55022. It is compliant by exemption from
DIRECTIVE 2006/95/EC. The following constraints are placed on the host system to attain
such compliance:
1. Case ground connection of INTERROGATOR RF BOARD must connect to protective
earth by a wire of at least 1mm
2
diameter and < 25cm in length.
2. The host power supply must meet EN55022 Class A conducted EMI back into the power
mains.
3. The host power supply must not inject switcher transients exceeding 400mV
pp
on any
power, ground, or signal line entering the INTERROGATOR RF BOARD.
4. The host must protect all INTERROGATOR RF BOARD digital control and power signals
from conducted RFI, electrical fast transients, and surges to the desired/required levels.
In addition to these host requirements, EN55022 requires a combination of switchgear shielding,
antenna gain, and peak transmit power such that “cabinet radiation” is below the allowed limits.
The OEM is responsible for ensuring such limits are met or that appropriate regulatory waivers
and exemptions are obtained.
In order to meet EN300220, only a single sensor band (“ISM”) is allowed. In one mode, the
transmit power is limited to 0dBm with no duty cycle limitations. In another mode, the transmit
power is limited to +10dBm with a required 10% duty cycle.
Integration partners have obtained CCC type test approval using the IS-485 product; however
the INTERROGATOR RF BOARD module has not yet been certified under CCC.
9.2
M
ODULE INTEGRATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS
(FCC/IC)
The INTERROGATOR RF BOARD (Model: 400.00152) has been granted modular approval for
fixed applications where IntelliSAW host products may use the module in their final products
without additional FCC / IC (Industry Canada) certification if they meet the following conditions.
Otherwise, additional FCC / IC approvals must be obtained.
The host product with the module installed must be evaluated for simultaneous
transmission requirements.
The host product must be professionally installed.
If this is not the case, either non-
standard connectors must be used or the antenna must be permanently affixed.
The user manual for the host product must clearly indicate the operating requirements
and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC / IC RF
exposure guidelines.
