Firetide Instant Mesh Networks
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September 2010
Appendix D - Regulatory Notices
USA
FCC Class A Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15 Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in an office installation. This equip-
ment 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 particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television techni-
cian for help.
FCC Part 90 Note
This equipment has been tested pursuant to FCC Part 90, DSRC-C
mask certification, and is approved for use in the US on Public
Safety bands by licensed Public Safety agencies.
Public Safety Band
Pursuant to Part 90.1215, use of antennas with gain greater than
9 dBi and up to 19 dBi in the 4.940 - 4.990 GHz Public Safety
band is permissible without reduction of TX output power. The
antenna shall have a directional gain pattern in order to meet the
requirement of point to point and point to multi-point operation.
Modifications
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by
Firetide, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the
FCC to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
To ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure limits, the an-
tenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance from all persons.
• For the 7010, the distance must be 20 cm.
• For the 7020, the distance must be 76 cm.
The 7010 and 7020 must not be co-located or operated in con-
junction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers and end
users must follow these installation instructions.
Installation
Antenna(s) for this unit must be installed by a qualified profes-
sional. Operation of the unit with non-approved antennas is a
violation of U.S. FCC Rules, Part 15.203(c), Code of Federal Regu-
lations, Title 47.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class A Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte les exigences du
Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
This device complies with Class A Limits of Industry Canada. Op-
eration 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.
Firetide HotPoint 7010 and 7020 wireless mesh nodes are certified
to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4 and 5 GHz spread spec-
trum devices. The use of this device in a system operating either
partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a
license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For
further information, contact your local Industry Canada office.
Canadian units will not transmit in the 5600-5650 MHz band.
