AW900mTR
User’s Manual
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FCC Certification
The AW900MTR OEM RF Module complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with labeling requirements, FCC notices and
antenna regulations is required.
Labeling Requirements
In order to inherit AvaLAN’s FCC Certification, compliance requires the following be stated on the device and within its operation manual:
FCC ID: R4N-AW900MR This device complies with 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.
Label Warning WARNING The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly
visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the contents shown in the figure below.
Figure A.1. Required FCC Label for OEM products containing the AvaLAN AW900MR OEM RF Module
Contains FCC ID: R4N-AW900MR
The enclosed device complies with 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.
FCC Notices
Adherence to the following is required:
IMPORTANT: The AW900MR OEM RF Modules have been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC
section 2.1091). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AvaLAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT: OEMs must test their final product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC section 15.107 and 15.109) before declaring compli
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ance of their final product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT: The AW900MR OEM RF Modules have been certified for fixed base station and mobile applications. If modules will be used for portable
applications, the device must undergo SAR testing.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiving module.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving module is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC-Approved Antennas (900 MHz)
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 23 cm (9.06”)
from nearby persons, the application is considered a mobile application.
Portable Applications and SAR Testing
When the antenna is mounted closer than 23 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 23 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Antenna Warning
WARNING: This device has been tested with Reverse Polarity SMA connectors with the antennas listed in Table 1 below. When integrated into
OEM products, fixed antennas require installation preventing end-users from replacing them with non-approved antennas. Antennas not listed
in the table below must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15.203 (unique antenna connectors) and Section 15.247 (emissions). To fulfill FCC
Certification requirements:
1. Integrator must ensure required text [Figure 1] is clearly placed on the outside of the final product.
2. AW900MR Module may be used only with Approved Antennas that have been tested with this module.
Antenna Type
Maximum Gain
Dipole
≤ 2dBi
Omni
≤ 11dBi
Panel
≤ 12.5dBi
Yagi
≤ 16dBi
Sector*
≤ 18.5dBi
This Ethernet Module is approved for use only with specific antenna, cable, and output power configurations that have been tested and approved
for use. Modifications to the module, the antenna system, or to the power output that have not been explicitly specified by the manufacturer are
not permitted and may render the radio non-compliant with applicable regulatory authorities. The radio equipment described in this manual emits
radio frequency energy. Professional installation is required. The antenna(s) for this transmitter must not be collocated or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna ortransmitter. When using the sector antenna to ensure cable attentuation between the radio module and antenna is
atleast 1.4dB to maintain compliance to FCC/IC EIRP limits. The recommended cable length when using the sector antenna is 10ft of LMR200 cable.