Appendix A – Safety Precautions and Regulatory Standards Compliance
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General Safety Standards
THIS WIRELESS SOCKETMODEM COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE RF SAFETY STANDARDS.
This cellular modem meets the standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to
RF electromagnetic energy that have been established by governmental bodies and other qualified
organizations, such as the following:
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Directives of the European Community,
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Directorate General V in Matters of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy
RF Exposures
Pursuant to 47 CFR § 24.52 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, personal communications services (PCS)
equipment is subject to the radio frequency radiation exposure requirements specified in § 1.1307(b), §
2.1091 and § 2.1093 as appropriate.
The Multi-Tech SocketModem is a GSM (PCS 1900) terminal which operates in the US licensed PCS
frequency spectrum. The device transmits over the 1850-1910 MHz band and receives over the 1930-
1990 MHz Band. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. certifies that it has determined that the Modem complies with
the RF hazard requirements applicable to broadband PCS equipment operating under the authority of 47
CFR Part 24, Subpart E of the FCC Rules and Regulations. This determination is dependent upon
installation, operation, and use of the equipment in accordance with all instructions provided.
The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications. "Fixed" means that
the device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to another location.
"Mobile" means that the device is designed to be used in other than fixed locations and generally in such
a way that a separation distance of at least 20 cm is normally maintained between the transmitter's
antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons. The Modem is not designed for or intended to be
used in portable applications (within 20 cm of the body of the user) and such uses are strictly prohibited.
To ensure that the unit complies with current FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power
and human exposure to radio frequency radiation, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be
maintained between the unit's antenna and the body of the user and any nearby persons at all times and
in all applications and uses. Additionally, in mobile applications, maximum antenna gain must not exceed
3 dBi (to comply with Section 24.232(b) and is limited to 7 dBi for fixed applications. Finally, the tune-up
procedure for the O9EM2113 ensures that the maximum RF output power of the device does not exceed
30.0 dBm within the variations that can be expected due to quantity production and testing on a statistical
basis.
Instructions to OEMs
The Multi-Tech product manual includes specific warnings and cautions in order to ensure that OEMs are
aware of their responsibilities, with regards to RF exposure compliance, for products into which the
modem is integrated. With this guidance, the OEM will be able to incorporate into their documentation the
necessary operating conditions and warnings.
OEMs need to provide a manual with the ‘’final’’ product that clearly states the operating requirements
and conditions and that these must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC RF exposure
requirements / MPE limits (see the “RF Exposures” section above). This will enable the OEM to generate
(and provide the end-user with) the appropriate operating instructions, warnings and cautions, and/or
markings for their product.