P440 Data Sheet / User Guide
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8 Regulatory Compliance
The P440 has been designed to be in compliance with both the U.S. FCC Part 15 subpart F
regulations, sections 15.519 and 15.521 and with the European Union ETSI EN 302 065 standards.
Two different versions of the P440 are available, one version supports the FCC emissions mask
(Region 1) and the second supports the ETSI standard mask (Region 2). This is discussed in greater
detail in the following subsections and in
Section 10 – Configuration and Ordering Information
.
Any version provided with the optional power amplifier is not certified.
The P440 with Broadspec antenna is currently in the process of being certified in the US as a
standalone device. This certification is expected late in 2015.
Integration of the P440 into other user equipment will require certification of the resultant system.
While that certification is the responsibility of the end user, Time Domain will be happy to assist in
this process.
The design difference between a Region 1 and Region 2 device is very slight. The key difference is
then severity of the filter band edges. Since the Region 2 device (EU) has the more severe
requirement, that design is inherently also in compliance with the Region 1 regulations.
8.1 Compliance with the U.S. FCC Regulations
The standard Region 1 P440 has been designed to be in compliance with the FCC regulations
governing UWB hand-held systems (Part 15.519) also known as “battery powered devices” or
“mobile devices.” This means that the device can be incorporated in a wide variety of products
including mobile tracking systems, mobile locators, radar-based locators, guidance and position
systems, and communication devices. Note that there are other applications which are specifically
forbidden, such as use of the devices in toys. See FCC Parts 15.519 and 15.521 for more details.
More specifically:
This device complies with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Furthermore:
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The label which provides the certification number is shown below in
Figure 37. (Note: This
certification is currently in process with formal certification expected in late 2015.)
