FCC-Approved Antennas (5800MHz)
Fixed Base Station and Mobile Applications
AvaLAN Modules are pre-FCC approved for use in fixed base station and mobile applications. When the antenna is
mounted at least 20 cm (8”) from nearby persons, the application is considered a mobile application.
Portable Applications and SAR Testing
When the antenna is mounted closer than 20 cm to nearby persons, then the application is considered “portable” and
requires an additional test be performed on the final product. This test is called the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing
and measures the emissions from the module and how they affect the person.
RF Exposure
(This statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in OEM product manuals.)
WARNING: This equipment is approved only for mobile and base station transmitting devices. Antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
To fulfill FCC Certification requirements:
1. Integrator must ensure required text [Figure 1] is clearly placed on the outside of the final product.
2. AW5800m Module may be used only with Approved Antennas types that have been tested with this module.
Antenna Type
Type
Maximum Gain
Omni directional
Monopole
≤
5dBi
Directional Panel
≤
23dBi
Table 1. Type certified Antennae
Antenna Warning
WARNING: This device has been tested with Reverse Polarity SMA connectors with the antennas
listed in Table 1 Appendix A. When integrated into OEM products, fixed antennas require installation preventing end-users
from replacing them with non-approved antennas. Antennas not listed in the tables must be tested to comply with FCC
Section 15.203 (unique antenna connectors) and Section 15.247 (emissions). To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is
not more than that permitted for successful communication."
IC (Industry Canada) Certification
Labeling requirements for Industry Canada are similar to those of the FCC. A clearly visible label on the outside of the
final product enclosure must display the following text:
Contains Model AW5800 Radio, IC: 5303A-AW5800M
Figure 2. Required IC Label for OEM products containing the AvaLAN AW5800m OEM RF Module
Integrator is responsible for its product to comply with IC ICES-003 & FCC Part 15, Sub. B - Unintentional Radiators.
ICES-003 is the same as FCC Part 15 Sub. B and Industry Canada accepts FCC test report or CISPR 22 test report for
compliance with ICES-003.
To fulfill IC Certification requirements:
1. Integrator must ensure required text [Figure 2] is clearly placed on the outside of the final product.
2. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 23 dB.
3. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 23 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
4. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Antenna Type
Type
Manufacturer/part number
Gain
Omni directional
Monopole
Nearson / Model 151
5dBi
Directional
Panel
ARC Wireless / ANT-A-1723
23dBi
Table 2. Certified Antennae
AvaLAN Wireless Systems Inc.
1020 Corporation Way, Suite #207
Palo Alto, CA 94303
T(866) 533.6216
www.avalanwireless.com
V9 July 19, 2006
