784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 &18 Guidelines v07
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1. 11 10 2008 Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Laboratory Division Guidelines for Labelling and User Information for Devices Subject to Part 15 and Part 18 1 General This document provides a guide to the applicable rule sections for labelling and information provided to users required for authorization of Part 15 and Part 18 Radio Frequency RF equipment Labelling is determined by the type of equipment authorization procedure or procedures required for a specific RF device The procedure is determined by the rule parts regulating the specific type of equipment In some cases multiple authorization procedures may be required see 7 Multiple Authorization Procedures below Initially a determination of the applicable equipment authorization procedure or procedures Verification Declaration of Conformity DoC or Certification for the specific RF equipment must be made The following provide references to the pertinent rule Subpart sections for equipment authorization procedures and the pertinent information and or the specific equipment authorization procedure required for different types of equipment e Part 2 Subpart J General equipment authorization procedures applicable for all types of equipment e Part 15 Subpart A Section 15 3 General definitions of unlicensed unintentional and intentional radiators digital Class A and Class B devices e Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 12. 18 of the FCC Rules Section 18 212 and 3 the name and address of the responsible party Section 2 909 7 Multiple Authorization Procedures A device subject to multiple authorization procedures requires appropriate testing and labelling for each of the respective authorization procedures As a general rule the DoC text statement Supersedes any Verification statement For devices subject to DoC and Verification or Certification and Verification the labelling requirements for DoC or Certification need only apply 5 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 amp 18 Guidelines v07 11 10 2008 When a device is authorized under both the DoC and Certification procedures the DoC logo and FCC ID or FCC IDs if applicable are required This requirement does not negate the testing requirement for each individual device that is subject to both multiple authorization procedures and or multiple technical rules For example an 802 11 WiFi router that is also a Class B personal computer peripheral digital device must be tested as a computer peripheral Section 15 3 and as a digital transmitter Section 15 247 and must be labelled with the DoC logo and an FCC ID When supplying information to users all relevant instructions that pertain to all components of a composite device are required For example Class A or Class B statements in Section 15 105 all warning statements and special instructions as required by Sections 15 21 and 15 27 and all P
3. host A certified modular has the option to use a permanently affixed label or an electronic label see 9 Electronic Labelling below For a permanently affixed label the module must be labelled with an FCC ID Section 2 926 see 2 2 Certification labelling requirements above The OEM manual must provide clear instructions explaining to the OEM the labelling requirements options and OEM user manual instructions that are required see next paragraph For a host using a certified modular with a standard fixed label if 1 the module s FCC ID is not visible when installed in the host or 2 if the host is marketed so that end users do not have straightforward commonly used methods for access to remove the module so that the FCC ID of the module is visible then an additional permanent label referring to the enclosed module Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID XYZMODEL1 or Contains FCC ID XYZMODEL1 must be used The host OEM user manual must also contain clear instructions on how end users can find and or access the module and the FCC ID 6 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 amp 18 Guidelines v07 11 10 2008 9 Electronic Labelling Certified Transmitter Modules and Software Defined Radios 9 1 Certified Transmitter Modules A Certified Transmitter Module CTM may provide electronic labelling with one or both of the following capabilities e ACIM that uses a built in electronic display on the module e A CIM that prov
4. 00 watts and operating below 90 KHz is subject to the Verification procedure Labelling for Verification requires a unique identifier Section 2 954 to facilitate positive identification of the Verified device The identification should not be confused with the FCC ID used on devices subject to Certification Labels for Part 18 devices subject to Certification require an FCC ID as described in Section 2 926 For Declaration of Conformity the device shall be permanently labelled with the Part 18 logo Section 18 209 illustrated below in addition to a unique identifier Section 2 1074 to facilitate positive identification Part 18 Declaration of Conformity DoC Logo 4 Label Location for Part 15 and 18 Devices The label or statement shall be etched engraved stamped indelibly printed or permanently affixed to a permanently attached part of the equipment and be visible at the time of purchase on the exterior of the equipment enclosure 3 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 amp 18 Guidelines v07 11 10 2008 For Section 15 212 modular transmitters and software defined radios Section 2 944 using an electronic display the FCC ID must be readily accessible As an option to placing the FCC label on the exterior of the device the FCC label may be placed in a user accessible area if the following conditions are met e The device is handheld notebook computers are considered as handheld e The FCC identifier is visible at the time o
5. 01 Equipment authorization procedures for unintentional radiators e Part 15 Subpart C Section 15 201 Subpart D Section 15 305 Subpart E Section 15 405 Subpart F Section 15 505 and Subpart G Section 15 607 Identify applicable procedures for intentional radiators e Part 18 Subpart B Section 18 203 General information regarding applications and authorizations for industrial scientific and medical ISM equipment For information about purchasing and or to view the Commission s rules and regulations online http wireless fcc gov rules html 1 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 amp 18 Guidelines v07 11 10 2008 2 Labelling Requirements for Part 15 Devices 2 1 Verification The specific labelling requirements for a device subject to the Verification procedure are contained in Section 15 19 a These labelling requirements are If the device is subject only to Verification include a label bearing a unique identifier Section 2 954 and one of three compliance statements specified in Section 15 19 a If the labelling area for the device is so small and or it is not practical to place the compliance statement on the device then the statement can be placed in the user manual or product packaging Section 15 19 a 5 However the device must still be labelled with the unique identifier Verification Generally devices smaller than the palm of the hand are considered too small for the compliance statement 2 2 Cert
6. art 18 applicable instructions must be clearly stated Variations in editing to clarify the language and structure are permitted if all the relevant points applicable to all of the components are represented 8 Certified Transmitter Modules Certified transmitter modules CTM Section 15 212 are distinctive assemblies containing a transmitter that can be installed inside a host device i e computer wireless security controller etc These devices can be sold by a manufacturer responsible party to other equipment manufacturers or used in the original manufacturers products When a certified modular is used inside a host the host equipment can take advantage of the certification already granted to the module This may reduce some of the tests for the host compared to using a transmitter that has not been previously certified The host containing a certified modular for example a laptop with WiFi may only require testing for DoC or Certification as a Class B computer and possibly a subset of additional tests associated with the transmitter The alternative using a non certified transmitter requires DoC or Certification as a Class B computer and in addition full certification of the transmitter See FCC 07 56 Any additional testing conditions of use and limitations associated with the certified module must be provided in the module instruction manual by the manufacturer of the module to the Other Equipment Manufacturer OEM marketing the
7. ce to TV e Cordless telephones Section 15 233 h cordless telephones without digital security Section 15 214 e Professionally installed systems Section 15 247 c 1 iil e Operation within the band 92 95 GHz Section 15 257 a 4 indoor use only e Unlicensed PCS Section 15 311 notification and co ordination with UTAM Inc e RF exposure statements Section 2 1091 d 3 Mobile devices a minimum separation distance may be required 6 User Manual and User Information for Part 18 Devices For all industrial scientific medical ISM devices the instruction manual or if no instruction manual is provided the product packaging must provide information that addresses the following 1 interference potential of the device 2 maintenance of the system and 3 simple measures that can be taken to correct interference RF lighting devices must add a statement similar to the following This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be installed near maritime safety communications equipment ships at sea or other critical navigation or communications equipment operating between 0 45 30 MHz Section 18 213 In addition Part 18 devices that are authorized under the DoC procedure shall also include in the instruction manual on a separate sheet or on the packaging the following 1 identification of the product e g name and model number 2 a statement similar to This device complies with Part
8. ers assembled from authorized components the following additional text must also be included Assembled from tested components Complete system not tested When the device is so small and or when it is not practical to place the required additional text on the device the text may be placed in the user manual or pamphlet supplied to the user However the FCC logo Trade Name and Model Number must still be displayed on the device Section 15 19 b 3 2 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 amp 18 Guidelines v07 11 10 2008 Trade name Trade name ry Model number Model number Assembled from tested components Complete system not tested Part 15 Declaration of Conformity DoC Label Examples Equipment certified as software defined radio may use a means that readily displays the FCC ID on an electronic display screen instead of labelling the device Section 2 925 e 3 Labelling Requirements for Part 18 Devices Equipment that intentionally generates radio frequency energy for non telecommunications functions for industrial scientific medical ISM or other purposes must be authorized and labelled according to the procedures outlined in Part 2 Subpart J Sections 18 203 and 18 209 Non consumer ISM equipment is authorized under the Verification procedure Consumer ISM equipment is authorized under either the Declaration of Conformity or Certification procedure except that consumer ultrasonic equipment generating less than 5
9. f purchase Marketing the device without the battery installed when the label is in the battery compartment is acceptable The FCC ID on the box or additional documentation directing the user where to find the FCC label also satisfies this requirement e The user accessible area must not require any special tools for access and the FCC label must not be placed on a removable part e The FCC ID Model Number or FCC logo must be on the label and must meet all general labelling requirements or policies that apply for Certification Verification or DoC 5 User Manual and User Information for Part 15 Devices Section 15 21 requires that in the user manual the user shall be cautioned that changes modifications not approved by the responsible party could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The acceptable formats for user information dissemination are paper computer disk or over the Internet Where special accessories such as shielded cables and or special connectors are required to comply with the emission limits the instruction manual shall include appropriate instructions on the first page of the text describing the installation of the device Section 15 27 a For a Class A or Class B digital device unintentional radiator as well as any composite device that is both an intentional and unintentional radiator the text specified in Section 15 105 must be placed in the user manual Devices authorized under the DoC proced
10. face The electrical interface must be an industry standard using commonly used protocols and methods to permit easy local access http through a browser Telnet or ASCII serial interface using standard terminal emulation Hyper terminal etc The user manual must provide a description of the method for using basic commands to access the FCC ID Access to the FCC ID shall be obtained without any security user name password etc unless all types of access require some security then access to the FCC ID must be obtained through the lowest security level defined for the end user of the system 7 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 amp 18 Guidelines v07
11. ides an electronic interface to extend electronic labelling to an OEM host In all cases the OEM manual must provide clear instructions to the OEM on how to provide the extended electronic display or use a permanently affixed label and provide appropriate instructions in the OEM user manual A CIM that provides only an electronic interface to the host must still use standard fixed labels see 8 Certified Transmitter Modules above The host device can elect to also use an electronic display only if the CTM provides an electronic interface to the host A host device that elects not to use an electronic display for a CTM that provides an electronic interface shall use the standard fixed labels see 8 Certified Transmitter Modules above In all cases the OEM user manual shall provide clear instructions on how users can find and or access the FCC ID Access to the FCC ID shall be obtained without any security user name password etc unless all types of access require some security then access to the FCC ID must be obtained through the lowest security level defined for the end user of the system 9 2 Software Defined Radios A software defined radio Section 2 944 may provide permanently affixed labels according to standard Certification labelling requirements see 2 2 Certification labelling requirements above or electronic labelling An electronic label may use a built in display on the device or provide a standard electrical inter
12. ification If the device is subject to Certification 1 Section 2 925 contains information on identification of the equipment 2 include a label bearing an FCC Identifier FCC ID Section 2 926 and 3 include the appropriate compliance statement in Section 15 19 a If the device is considered too small and therefore it is impractical smaller than the palm of the hand to display the compliance statement then the statement may be placed in the user manual or product packaging However the device must still be labelled with the FCC ID If the device is unquestionably too small for the FCC ID to be readable smaller than 4 6 points the FCC ID may be placed in the user manual However it must be determined that the device itself is too small the label area allocated to the FCC ID may not be reduced because of over crowded identification of other product and regulatory information An electronic display of the FCC ID see 9 Electronic Labelling below may be used for Certification of Section 15 212 modular transmitters and software defined radios Section 2 944 2 3 Declaration of Conformity DoC The labelling requirements for a device subject to the DoC procedure are specified in Section 15 19 b The label should include the FCC logo along with the Trade Name and Model Number which satisfies the unique identifier requirement of Section 2 1074 if it represents the identical equipment tested for DoC compliance For personal comput
13. ure must also include a compliance information statement in the user manual or on a separate sheet as required by Section 2 1077 The objective of this compliance statement is to allow the FCC to associate the equipment with the party responsible for compliance with the DoC requirements Devices certified as Section 15 212 modular transmitters and software defined radios Section 2 944 that use an electronic labelling method to display the FCC ID must provide instructions in the user manual on how to access the electronic display Section 2 925 e Additional statements and information may be required for compliance to specific or general rule parts The following are examples of some additional user information requirements The party responsible for compliance must provide any additional statement s required e Kits TV interface and cable system terminal device marketed as kits Section 15 25 d 4 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 amp 18 Guidelines v07 11 10 2008 e TV interface devices including cable system terminal devices Section 15 115 c 5 e Labelling of digital cable ready products Section 15 123 use of the term cable ready compatible e External power amplifiers and antenna modifications Section 15 204 d 2 notice of authorized amplifiers e Cordless telephones Section 15 214 c amp d 3 privacy statement amp security code statement e Cordless telephones Section 15 233 b 2 ii interferen
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