Guide to FCC Certification - Part 15C
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1. Telephone l Ex Far Mo E mail www elitetest com engineering services certification services 13 3 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 4 Admin Eval Agency Authorization Letter An Agency Authorization Letter must be provided if the person signing the Certification Application is different than the person listed as the Grantee holder Instances where an agency authorization letter is required include e Application and document signatories are different than individual identified with the grantee code e When using an agent who is not a direct employee of the grantee company to prepare documentation and exhibits Elite provides an example of the letter that can be copied to the applicants letterhead and signed N CHECKLISTS AND INFORMATION FOR CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS FOR FOC AND INDUSTRY CANADA Elit Revision 2 3 Page G olg EXAMPLE OF FOC AGENCY AUTHORIZATION LETTER PLACE ON APPLICANT LETTERHEAD Cate Elite Electronie Engineering linc 1516 Centre Circle Downers Grove IL 60619 To Whom It May Concer Elite Electrani e Engineenng Ine 5 authorized bo act on our behalf until cihermise motied for applications to Elite Electronic Engineering Ing Wie certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits that includes FOC benefits pursuant to Section S301 of the Ant Drug Abuse Act of 1988 U S C 852 Further no party as defined in 4 CFR 1 2002 b to the application2. Short Term Confidentiality can be requested for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the grant If the Short Term Confidentiality has expired a request to re instate Short Term Confidentiality must be submitted as an exceptional circumstance inquiry request Also if you market before the requested STC timeframe is over you must notify the Elite or the FCC to lift the short term confidentiality Elite provides an example of the letter right that can be copied to the applicants letterhead and signed Redison 2 3 CHECKLUSTS AND INFORMATION FOR CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS Elit FOR FC AND INDUSTRY CANADA Page 7 of 8 EXAMPLE OF FCCAC CONFIDENTIALITY LETTER PLACE ON APPLICANT LETTERHEAD Data Subjed Confidentialiy Request for Pursuant to FOC 47 ORF 0 45 fidh and 0450 and IC RSP 100 Section 10 the applicant requests that a part of he gubjed FCC applicahen be held confidential Type of Confidentiality Requetted Exhibit C Sheet Term Permanent Block Diagrams L Sheet Tenn External Photos O Sheet Tenn Pemaneni Filana Piala C Sheet Tenn OO Pemanent Operation Description Theory of Operation C Sheet Term LJ Par ane Parts Lisi amp PlacementfBon L Sheet Tenn U Permanent Turei Procedure C Sheet Tenn OO Permanent Schem alice C Sheet Tenn Test Setup Photos LJ Sheet Term LJ Pemanen Users Manual Note insert Explanation 69 Hesessary ineeat Company Mant has speni suoshental chort in daeveloping this product and t i
3. as noted to the right Superregentive receivers that tune between 30MHz 960MHz will also require testing noted for superhet receivers but likely at a single tuned frequency AC Mains Port Direct Connection If the transmitter receives power directly from the AC Mains then conducted emissions measurements are required at the mains terminals Ensure the transmitter is prepared for 60Hz mains power Indirect Connection If the transmitter receives power indirectly through an AC DC adapter a USB connection or host device then conducted emissions are measured at the AC Mains side of the device providing power The manufacturer client should provide a typical adapter USB connector and adapter or host suitable for connection to the AC Mains Battery Powered If the device includes an integral rechargeable battery then the manufacturer client should provide the charger with a connection to the AC mains Tests are then made on the AC mains side of the charger 2 Technical Evaluation gt Step 3 Tech Eval Perform Tests amp Submit Reports Wireless transmitter testing takes place in an absorber lined shielded enclosure a 3 or 10 meter chamber as well as in open free space Some testing also occurs in a temperature controlled chamber The duration and cost for testing depends on the type of transmitter receiver and the required modes of operation Typically anticipate 7 14 days to schedule a start date and to prepa
4. gt Step 7 Admin Eval Block Diagram and Schematics Two key technical exhibits are the block diagram and schematics These documents are required to provide the technical reviewer a basic understanding of the device operation and to facilitate the assessment of it s suitability and compliance with the applicable rule parts Generally it s necessary to illustrate any frequency determining or frequency stabilizing circuits and device parameters Block Diagram Exhibit Illustrate the frequency of all oscillators in the transmitter portion of the device signal path and frequency of each block and 5 W T Cc H e iy E x E R tuning ranges for each block Schematic Exhibit Include drawings for ALL circuitry and devices that are used to provide or stabilize frequency suppress spurious emissions limit modulation or power Components and component values must be legible and pages must be titled This exhibit should be one single PDF document Bill of Materials Exhibit For Part 15C certifications a bill of materials or parts list is optional The exhibits also serve to establish a record of the device configuration at the time of certification Any changes that occur to the device after certification may be subject to a reassessment following the process for a Class Il permissive change Note that block diagrams schematics and bill of material exhibits may be designated as confidential
5. 7 The FCC identifier must be preceded by FCC ID FCC ID XYZ12 a FCC ID XYZ12 amp Grantee Code XYZ12 1234567890123 The first 3 or 5 characters of the FCC identifier are the grantee Product Code code Legacy grantee codes are 3 The equipment product code is created by the grantee characters New grantee codes reS characters e Only Arabic numerals and or capital letters are allowed e A dash or hyphen is allowed e No other characters spaces or lower case letters are allowed e The total of all numerals letters and dashes shall not exceed 14 e The product code must be unique for each certified product 20 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 10 Admin Eval FCC ID Label Exhibits There are two label exhibits that must be prepared and submitted for review The first is a drawing or photo of the label itself illustrating the FCC ID company name and compliance statement with a reference to basic dimensions The second exhibit can be a drawing or photo that describes the placement of the label on the transmitter The label and label placement can be submitted as separate items or the details can be placed on a single document as is illustrated here Label Placement Exhibit FCC ID Label Exhibits a specify ___ Label Model Number Exhibit FCC ID X 2Z12 ABCS8S888888 IC 2227 A ABCBRSSEBRS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the
6. Special instructions on use and assembly of equipment SSS amp NS S Composite modes with digital devices may need the 15 105 statement Any changes modifications to this equipment not approved by insert grantee name could void the user s authority to operate the equipment When applicable the grantee must include information concerning minimum separation distances from radiating structures and how to properly install antennas e Where special accessories such as shielded cables and or special connectors are Additional Specific User Manual Instructions required for compliance the manuals shall include accessory installation Kits for TV interface amp cable 15 25 d TV interface devices 15 115 c 5 Digital cable ready products 15 123 External power amplifiers 15 204 d 2 Cordless phones 15 214 c amp d 3 e Other compliance statements may be required depending on the operating modes 15 233 b 2 ii 15 233 h instructions on the first page e lf the certified transmitter can also operate in a mode as a Class A or B digital device then include the compliance statement as noted in FCC 15 105 SN PS a and applications See list right v Th nae systems 15 247 c l l 1 iil e All user information can be provided in a printed manual computer disk or over Y Operations at 92 95GHz 15 257 a 4 the Internet v Unlicensed PCS 15 311 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 12 Admin Eval Test Reports Exhibit
7. amp subject to denal of federal benefits that Includes Fl benehls Thank you Regards Signature Elite Electronte Engineering Ine 1516 Cane Cre Downers Grose IL 8515 Fh GS03S6 8770 Fac 6049S S Ceticalion Checkhal Ray 23 14 3 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 5 Admin Eval Confidentiality Letter The client s exhibits are required to be posted to the FCC website database and when uploaded these exhibits are accessible to the general public Some documents are considered manufacturer proprietary intellectual property IP and the FCC allows IP to be uploaded but inaccessible to the public This lock out feature is elected by the grantee through a confidentially request made on the application and provided with a separate Request of Confidentially letter The FCC rules offer two levels of confidential treatment permanent and short term Permanent confidentiality is available for schematics block diagrams parts lists tune up procedure and operational or technical descriptions Unique exceptions are available for permanent confidentiality applied to internal photos and user manuals through a permit but ask procedure Short term confidentiality can be applied to those documents not generally available for permanent confidentially i e Internal external photos test setup photos and operator manuals The documents can be held from public access for a maximum of 180 days as long as device is not being marketed
8. can be made accessible on the product website Documentation on the web based instructions must be provided These access instructions must be provided as one of the labeling exhibits Products subject to both certification and Declaration of Conformity or certification and Verification can use the e label guidance by displaying both the FCC ID and an image of the FCC DoC Logo or FCC ID and product identification as required by the rules Model Number Q1000 FCC ID XYZ12 ABC88888888 e labeled products must be shipped with a physical label and required information on the product at the time of sale or import marketing A removable adhesive label or a label on a protective bag is acceptable so long as it is removed by the customer after purchase 25 4 Administrative Evaluation Rule Part 15 19 3 compliance statement gt Step 11 Admin Eval User Operators Manual Exhibit This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two guides or instruction manuals conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that Modifications to the device per 15 21 may cause undesired operation The following information as a minimum is required to be included in the users Compliance statement per 15 19 3 RF Hazards if applicable Antenna separation distances nak Rule Part 15 21 statement
9. following specify 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 Location 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 10 Admin Eval FCC ID Label Exhibit Details Label requirements General In nearly all cases both the FCC ID and company name must be included on the device or be presented as an electronic label Label requirements Font Type and Size Any font type and size is suitable so long as it is legible Text size of 6 to 8 point is recommended Text size is not required to be larger than 8 point 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 Justification for placing the FCC ID in the manual must be submitted with the initial application for certification for review and approval Label requirements Compliance Statement If the device is palm sized 8 x 10 cm or larger then the compliance statement shall be included on the label If the device is smaller than 8cm x 10cm then the compliance statement may be removed from the label but mus
10. information Confidential exhibits are still required to be submitted but they will not be accessible to the public on the FCC website database 18 4 n7m2 5 ee parse 29 Fea ma 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 8 Admin Eval Photographs Provide detailed color photos of the following Internal photographs of the transmitter _Top and bottom of each circuit board e Illustrate the placement of the PCB in the chassis e Circuity with and without shields e Circuitry with and without any insulating covers External photographs of the transmitter e Illustrate the overall appearance of the device e Device with antenna used if any e Controls available to the user Test Setup Photographs e Show any peripherals or accessories connected or installed at the time of testing e Include a description of the peripherals accessories in the test report 19 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 9 Admin Eval Create an FCC Identifier FCC ID Number FCC Identifier FCC ID Number All certified transmitters are required to have an FCC Identifier also known as an FCC ID Number or just the FCC ID The FCC ID shall consist of the grantee code assigned by the FCC followed by a unique product code assigned by the grantee Correctly Formatted FCC ID Numbers FCC ID XYZ12A FCC ID XYZ12 A FCC ID XYZ12 1 FCC ID XYZ1212345678901234 FCC ID XYZ12 1234567890123 FCC ID XYZ12 234 678 012 4 FCC ID XYZ
11. of the certification agreement are set by the FCC and by the provisions of Elite s ISO 17065 certification quality system Key Provisions in Elite s Certification Agreement include e Devices shall be produced to the same specification as originally evaluated e Elite may rescind a certification within 30 days for administrative errors e After 30 days the FCC may revoke a certification per FCC 2 939 e Changes to a certified device must be notified to Elite e Grantee cannot reference Elite or the FCC as endorsing the certified product e Client shall notify Elite of any compliance related complaints e Surveillance samples must be provided when requested e All client information posted to the FCC website is publicly accessible COMPLETE EMC ENVIRGHKMENT Al ESTING Al Chant Cien name here Dater date sent Gen access Cieri adoress Gert adores This CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT Agreement amp meade afecive as of date by and between Elfe Electonc Enginering Inc ELITE and Aents name here lem oohectnel reftenned fo as The Pamies In Gorederation of the mutual covenants in the Agreement ELITE of its subcontractors will peitonm evaluation for certiicabon as mudually agreed to determine i Cete dejceis hereinafter Cevices idenbiied im ihe Bpmication and eahisiis for certification are in compliance wilh the laws nequiations and technical standards apecthed by a the United Simics Code of Fede
12. 630 495 9770 x 101 decrowder elitetest com www elitetest com contact us Elite Electronic Engineering Inc 1516 Centre Circle Downers Grove IL 60515 e 630 495 9770 www elitetest com Complete EMC amp Environmental Stress Testing 31 8 Documents The following documents provide additional information on the certification process e Elite Certification Application e Elite Certification Agreement e Elite Certification Checklist e FCC Grantee Code 204515 D01 Grantee Code v01r01 e FCC Transmitter Module Equipment Authorization Guide Publication Number 996369 e FCC Confidentiality Request Procedures 726920 D01 vO1r01 e FCC Electronic Labeling guidance 784748 DO2 e labelling v01 e FCC Guidelines for Labelling and User Information for Devices Subject to Part 15 and Part 18 784748 D01 v08 e FCC Guidance for Performing Compliance Measurements on Digital Transmission Systems DTS Operating Under 15 247 e Contact Elite for copies of these documents Elite Electronic Engineering Inc 1516 Centre Circle Downers Grove IL 60515 630 495 9770 www elitetest com Complete EMC amp Environmental Stress Testing 32
13. Guide to FCC Certification for Part 15C Wireless Transmitters l E ae om Sg a ee Provided by Elite Electronic Engineering Inc 1516 Centre Circle Downers Grove IL 60515 630 495 9770 www elitetest com Complete EMC amp Environmental Stress Testing Table of Contents 1 Introduction Page 3 Getting started with the FCC process 2 Technical Evaluation Page 6 Perform required testing and document results 3 Administrative Evaluation Company Data Page 10 Prepare manufacturer documents for registration 4 Administrative Evaluation Product Data Page 16 Prepare technical exhibits and product details March 2015 Certification Approval Page 29 Release your product to market Time Line Page 30 Estimate your certification schedule Final Comments Page 31 Contacts to resolve your final questions Documents Page 32 Helpful resources and additional FCC guidance 1 Introduction The radio frequency spectrum is a finite and sovereign natural resource Finite in the sense that only a portion of it can be used in C a practical way for wireless communications In these more useful _ frequency bands only a limited number of wireless devices can operate concurrently at the same frequency before they begin to interfere with one another UNITED STATES To help deal with co channel and adjacent channel interference FREQUENCY wireless technology has evolved with s
14. adily detachable e The manner in which the label is affixed shall be described Label requirements Label Materials e Generally any material may be used so long as the label material and printed information is designed to last the expected lifetime of the equipment e Paper labels are not allowed because stick on paper is not considered permanent Label requirements Other Statements and Logos e Itis typically not necessary to include the FCC Logo on a certified transmitter in fact if the authorization does not require a logo then it should not placed e The FCC Logo will only be required if the certified transmitter can also operate as DoC Label a composite device in a mode where its equipment authorization must include assembled from parts DoC Label Declaration of Conformity DoC See below for DoC logo details FC Lapa name C Trade name This logo is required if the transmitter operates in a mode where it is considered a en Model number personal computer and authorized under DoC based on assembly using separately ree eerie dala authorized components and the resulting product is not separately tested 23 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 10 Admin Eval FCC ID Label Placement Label requirements Label Location Must be visible to the user at least at the time of purchase or first use Must not be on a detachable part of the device like a battery cover or any other part that can be separated from the ma
15. ch coftfication is sought and CFR A7 ancdior the applicable industy Canada RSS list fhe applicable Certification Regulators to which such Devices ane to be evaluated for cemtficaton The cieni shal comply WHT ie evan provisions of he ceriiicaiion pagam F Um ELMES reasorebie mgs Cien sal supply ELITE a mo chage wth aff bechnical documentation and matenats nequired for the evaluation of such Devices and Supper Equapment a6 defined in sedan 5 2 Techa documentation ard maberais inctuce ful are not inited io any relevant operating ineiructions schenalics block dagams of photographs ierni hall provide all technical documentalon to ELITE in electronic formal Le floppy dsk CORO or c cd file attachment or as mutually agreed by the Pares Ghent shall supply a copy of records including intemal audit reports and appropriate personnel fequ fed for evahmtiaon e g besing mapecion sasrsemeni surveilance aaaesemend and resolution complaints e Proprietary information can be designated as confidential www elitetest com engineering services certification services 12 3 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 3 Admin Eval Certification Application Along with the certification agreement a Certification Application must be submitted with every new certification A new application is also required for any Class II or Ill permissive change The application form collects information on the grantee person to be named on the grant author
16. ice in its normal mode of communication as well as in several other conditions The specific requirements depend on the type of transmitter and applicable rule parts The following examples are representative of the operating conditions that are commonly required for Part 15C compliance tests Contact Elite specialists to review your device configuration and other steps to prepare for testing 15 231 ex Remote Keyless Entry Door openers Transmit in its normal mode of operation Transmit continuously with all modulations 15 249 ex industrial automation remote controls Transmit in its normal mode of operation Transmit continuously with all modulations Transmit at specified frequencies Low and or Mid and or High as per 15 31 m 15 247 DTS ex WiFi BLE Zigbee Transmit in its normal mode of operation Transmit continuously with modulation at low mid and high channels as per 15 31 m Transmit at all applicable data rates bandwidth settings and modulations 15 247 FHSS Transmit in its normal mode of operation Transmit continuously without hopping at low mid and high channels as per 15 31 m Transmit at all applicable data rates bandwidth settings and modulations 15 247 FHSS amp DTS Hybrids ex Bluetooth Transmit in its normal mode of operation Transmit continuously without hopping at low mid and high channels as per 15 31 m Transmit at all applicable data rates bandwidth settings and modulations X Bluetoo
17. ified and that the end users and general public are notified of the transmitter s suitability for operation While the FCC assigns spectrum defines rules and regulations and manages enforcement the actual product evaluation and certification of wireless transmitters is performed by third party certification authorities called Telecommunication Certification Bodies or TCBs A TCB is generally a test laboratory or a business associated with a test lab having extensive experience and knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility EMC and radio frequency testing To be a TCB a test laboratory must establish a separate certification organization accredited under the international standard for certification bodies ISO 17065 Through the accreditation process TCBs establish their credentials for understanding the technology and familiarity with rules that govern the operation of wireless transmitters Since 2000 Elite Electronic Engineering has been designated by the FCC as a TCB and given the authority to certify wireless transmitters Wireless Test N Laboratory and 6 Telecommunication Elite Certification Body TCB Elite is also a transmitter certification body for Industry Canada and isa Notified Body for the European Union R amp TTE Directive i lt j Industry Industrie Canada Canada Canada 1 Introduction Wireless transmitter certification can be looked at as being two parallel evaluations The first par
18. ignal spreading modulation ALLOCATIONS and coding techniques software and hardware filtering transmit eee and receive diversity as well as frequency hopping and other agile a channel selection methods These advancements have enabled a SS the dramatic growth of wireless communications But because the demand for RF bandwidth has kept up with and even to some cee ie extent outpaced technology it s still necessary to regulate the gi assignment of spectrum and set rules for device operations so Aea ganm e that all users are afforded fair access a Spectrum is a national resource that is independently managed by government agencies in each country around the world In the United States the Federal Communications Commission FCC is tasked with regulating and managing wireless radio frequency communications The FCC assigns frequency bands to specific users then establishes the technical requirements for the devices that operate at those bands to optimize the use of resources and limit the interference potential to all 1 Introduction To help enable the effective use of spectrum through wireless communications the FCC has established a transmitter certification scheme Transmitter equipment authorization certification includes an examination of the technical characteristics of wireless devices and verifies operations are within the framework of the rules Certification also assures that devices are properly ident
19. in transmitter housing and lost Can be in an enclosed space so long as the label is viewable to the user at the time of purchase For example it can be located in a battery compartment but the device will have to be shipped without batteries and in a manner that when the user assembles the batteries into the device that they will clearly see the label The enclosed space label location must not require any special tools for access 4 i e3 N J i NL SCREWS ON SCREW COVER ENCLOSURES PANEI ORDER SEPARATELY Label Location on exterior of enclosure 24 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 10 Admin Eval FCC ID Label Exhibit Details FCC ID e label Wireless transmitters with integrated displays can present the required label information electronically e label in lieu of a physical label or nameplate The FCC ID and or the Declaration of Conformity DoC logo if applicable can be displayed along with any other information required by specific rule to be provided on the surface of the product unless such information is permitted to be included in the user s manual or other packaging inserts e label users must be able to access the information without requiring special access codes permissions or supplemental plug ins and within no more than three steps of a device s menu Specific instructions on how to access the information must be provided in the users manual or other instructions or
20. is providing services that help our clients be successful in their markets Wecan help speed the compliance process but the time to market for wireless transmitters depends on the client preparedness device complexity and compliance testing performance By working closely with clients we can often expedite certifications and complete the work in as little as 6 to 8 weeks or less We also provide compliance services for Canada the European Union and nearly all markets around the world Gain an advantage by starting your process early with Elite FCC Ce rtificate Tech Review Admin Review Certification Report Delivery Approval e 2 weeks or less 1 2 weeks Test Duration 1 week or less Schedule Lead time 1 3 weeks 30 7 Final Comments Contact Elite today to get moving quickly on your path to certification and market access Keep in mind that we regularly complete Canadian EU CE Mark and global compliance work along with the FCC tests and certification From start to finish we can help you in all areas of regulatory and compliance tests and certification For more information on this topic contact the following Elite staff Steve Laya Sales amp Marketing Manager 630 495 9770 x 119 sglaya elitetest com John Schmit Inside Sales Manager 630 495 9770 x 125 jbschmit elitetest com Robert Bugielski Sales Engineer NCE 630 495 9770 x 168 rbugielski elitetest com Dan Crowder FCC CE Mark Team Leader
21. istrative evaluation checks that the organization responsible for the Isue EQuipihelit Aunoa dor Otai transmitter is known to and registered with the FCC The administrative evaluation also looks at the information collected on the transmitter and confirms submitted a a S Administrative Exhibits documents meet the FCC s criteria of acceptance Once collected the TCB will upload the transmitter information into the FCC database where it becomes a Company Information amp Documents publicly viewable record of compliance Y FRN Number v Grantee Code The rigor associated with a third party TCB administrative evaluation provides the v Certification Agreement assurance that all transmitters operating in the market are using their share of al Mle Mel Y Confidentiality Agreements Spectrum properly and in a manner that will facilitate the operation of all like vV Agent Agreements transmitters and increase the likelihood of successful coexistence of all users Product Information Exhibits Technical Description Block Diagram Schematics Bill of Materials The next sections will describe in greater detail the steps required to register for v y v y v Internal External Photos v v V y certification and then describe the exhibits and documents that are required for submittal to the TCB Test Setup Photos FCC ID Label amp Placement User Operators Manual Test Reports 10 3 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 1 Admin Eva
22. ized representatives the test laboratory and on the product being certified The application form identifies the client s requests for exhibit confidentially and for the deferral of the certificate release It also identifies if the grant will apply to a new certification permissive change modular certification composite device or fora software defined radio The application form is used to create the equipment authorization grant certificate It must be signed by the applicant or by an agent authorized by the grantee The application also requires an attestation by the grantee or agent that neither is subject to denial of Federal Benefits including FCC certification because of prior conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance For more information review the US Department of Justice Section 5301 The Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1988 u Elite FCC Equipment Certification Application Form Section l Contact General Information Grantee s complete legal business name Grantes s FOC Registration Number FRM Grantee s Maling Address As listed in FOC database Firal Mame L Sel Finm Hame Address Lint 1 Adress Line 2 JipPota coa O Person al above address to rectire Grant First Mame Lasi Marne Tithe M l Stage C Finm ame Fired Marne Micki initial E Last Name Adore Line 1 Adcrers Line 2 FO Boi City Sate try ZipPostal Code
23. l Company Registration amp Grantee Information nT EANN a D One of the very first steps in the certification process is to register with the FCC as a ETA A E A i Kiss as business entity responsible for placing a wireless transmitter in the US market FCC Registration ane StL ues ngs yuo egies RE mages nbs UR amr earls ea Step 1 A Obtain or confirm the FRN Number bews rls rated to the FCC Registration Number Sele one wf lhe lellewing First time certification filers will need to obtain a FCC Registration Number or FRN This registration process is relatively simple and is performed on line at the FCC website There is no fee associated with obtaining a FRN This process must be completed by the organization that will be listed on the certification Beaister and nepeive Unde your registration Seaech for public ER FRN iniorm ation FRM bn formation If you have an FRN but need to modify information associated with it or if you need to locate your corals FRN the website provides search and update utility to assist ty tine 077 400 3201 Hian 8 aan 6 pam ED a dpheripd Hall of cusbonetr serves repredenkeives Honda br bo aes your quedierd or ii du SAR Aleo mihi He FHH el d is vath your Queghond Bnd Senter https apps fcc gov coresWeb publicHome do E ia hetheral Communications Commessa US k apps fecg s i gaamhiRSS ineates IC Fling Initiatives boenaumars ind Pescia Carrigan Step 1 B Obtain or confirm the Gra
24. nce file is evaluated by a impartial certification specialist who performs the final Certification Approval From there the exhibits are posted to the FCC data base and the certificate is generated At this point the wireless device can be marketed and sold Remember certifications can be rescinded within 30 days to address administrative errors and that the FCC always has the right to revoke any certification Also certified devices are subject to surveillance testing and a device will need to be submitted to Elite upon request Any changes to the certified device should be communicated to Elite to determine if a permissive change process is required Class permissive changes will require retesting for output power and spurious emissions but do not need to be formally processed Class Il and Ill permissive changes require a formal permissive change evaluation FCC Certification Process n OES L E EE ee ain E E SSE tee e A ET E EET E E T Faal ai ailai A epula oY L q aallallL an eo Belivsaw Ve VI eaa wwe NIC aI EValuatlon Aqa MINIStra Ve CVa iua Uon Preparation Testing amp Reports Collect amp Review Exhibits Administrative Approval impartial evaluator Technical Approval impartial evaluator Certification Approval impartial evaluator Post exhibitsto FCC Data Base Issue Equipment Authonzation Grant 29 6 Time Line At Elite our business
25. ntee Code ESS Commeicatons First time certification filers will need to obtain a Grantee Code through the FCC on line registration website You will need your FRN number to obtain a Grantee Code and there is a nominal fee charged The grantee code is permanently assigned valid only for the grantee in the code assignment and should be used for all subsequent certifications Any changes in registration or transfer of ownership should be reported to the FCC so that a new grantee code can be assigned or modified Gonter s Halong sone Either line one or P Box is required The grantee code is the first 3 or 5 characters of a products FCC ID number and it identifies the organization associated with certification In addition grantees are assigned a Grantee Code Number GCN which will be required for updates to grantee code information as well as for other transactions with the FCC httos apps fcc gov eas RegisterGrantee do http transition fcc gov oet ea granteecode info html 11 3 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 2 Admin Eval Certification Agreement The next step is to complete a certification agreement Elite oy ae fe Leen r The Certification Agreement describes the process and rules by which the client must abide during the certification evaluation and for the entire time that the certified product is being marketed A signed copy of the certification agreement must be included with every submission The terms
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27. power spurious emissions occupied bandwidth duty cycle and various other transmit characteristics The rules for Part 15C transmitters also prevent interference to users on restricted bands such as the military commercial aviation and other important government agencies It s critical to fully understand the compliance requirements for wireless communication in order to avoid complications and to successfully and quickly deploy a compliant transmitter Manufacturers should seek early regulatory guidance from a knowledgeable certification specialist and consider performing some level of pre compliance testing to validate and optimize device performance before formal certification steps begin Technical MEILS Eva lua tio nN luation Preparation Testing amp Reports Technical Approval Transmitters must be tested in specific operating modes at defined frequencies modulations data rates and enabled with special transmit messaging The exact configuration requirements depends on the applicable rule part and transmitter technology Contact Elite for guidance on rule part selection understanding regulations and test setup details The following steps will help guide you to prepare for transmitter testing 2 Technical Evaluation gt Step 2 Tech Eval Prepare Transmitter for Testing In general a single sample of the transmitter is required for compliance testing However it s required to operate a dev
28. ral Regulations Tithe 47 are or bi fhe Industry Careds Race Standard Specticakern heroinalter Gertiicatan Pieguiations for such Daviess and ane thereby elite for certfication by ELITE 1 Genmal 11 Tht Agreement is for tie purpose of certificaiion as mutually agreed and apoles to all cembhicatians for tw Dices which will be performed in acoomdanor with the Gertifiestion Requisitions This Agnacment amp liiis to its mopress iama specificalions and conditions tt supersedes any price or conlemporancous oral or jen GOMUTICEIONS memgarda of other understanding made between the Parties unless ofherese spectied herein ELITE retains ull decreten to determine ff the Devices are compliant wih ihe Cerbication Reguiasors in iho ean thal certification B not maued bor the aforementioned Devies ELITE agrees to aise Cheni fi wring of the reasoned therefor Ths Agreement may not be assigned bo or acquired by any other peson finm or corporation without ELT E s wien sulho ization The Cloni agrees ta apply the cerbfication on io Devices produced to the fame specticaions as ihe sampile That Elite tourd to be m compheance wih the Certification Requirements wih ont modicationns dllowed pet Section 3 of ihig Agreement 2 Scope of Perforce 21 The sone of pecforrence behean he Pares E set forth in ihe quotation tor proposed aeanices provided by ELITE and accepted by Cieni The apphcation and extebits for cerificalan identifies Ihe Devies for whi
29. re the transmitter for testing Next plan 2 3 days of testing for a single 15 231 transmitter and up to 3 4 days for a single 15 247 digitally modulated transmitter ex 2 4Ghz WiFi 802 11b g n At Elite test reports are usually delivered within 10 business days If submitting test results to Elite s TCB from a lab other than Elite confirm the lab is accredited to ISO 17025 Recent changes to FCC rules now only allow test data from accredited labs Transmitters that are hand held body worn or operate within 20cm of a person may require an evaluation for hazards from RF exposure and Specific Absorption Rate SAR A SAR test report is required to be submitted as an exhibit for technical evaluation Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE requirements may apply for transmitters that operate at distances greater than 20cm with power levels above limits based on transmit frequency Contact Elite for MPE calculations or SAR testing 3 Administrative Evaluation Administra tive E Evaluation Eva lu In parallel with the technical evaluation it s suggested to proceed with the second part of the certification process the administrative evaluation Collect amp Review App Exhib its The purpose of the administrative evaluation is to ensure that the product is properly identified so it can be easily associated with the manufacturer or the organization Administrative Approval responsible for placing it on the market The admin
30. s Engineering Test Report Ho 1403296 01 The compliance test reports shall be provided as a separate exhibit Provide all applicable reports including the Part 15C radio testing along with any SAR testing or El Measurement of RF Emissions from a l e GALAXY II Gateway Transceiver MPE calculations As a minimum the reports should include the following information n Badger Meter v Identify procedures used 4545 W Broan Doer Road PG Number ST eaas v Measurement dates Wim mina EAP Teal Spectication FOC Code of Federal Regulations Tithe 47 Part 15 Subpart C Section 15 247 for Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Intentional Radiators Operating within Une band 602 9 20MH V Location of test lab paso Ne rane eee Industry Canada RSS 210 v Model and serial numbers for test items v Sample calculations to illustrate how measurement results were converted for Test Report B Mary E LonGinatTl comparison to technical requirements PIDE tac onpi EMC Engineer v Justification for testing modifications or omissions Kiii iai Badger Majer Approved Bye Ragnond fle Elite Electronic Enginoaring ine Raymond J Kioudla tag CENTRECIRCLE Registered Professional ae ie Engineer of iliris 42854 27 gt Step 13 Admin Eval Modular Certification The FCC provides an equipment authorization certification for modular transmitters A single modular transmitter is a self contained physically delineated componen
31. s one of the first of its Kid in uebry Having the subject informaban easily aalable to competition would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this produci Hal protecting the details of the design el reaull in financial hardship Panmnanent Comidaminiiy The applicant requests the echibits isted above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review dist to materials that contain rade secrets and propriclary information nct arstbomarilyneeased to the PUES Stheort Term Conficendaaliny Thee aoplicant requests ite exhibits selected above as shol tenn confidential be withheld iram public view bor a period of __ apariy number of daws nol io mocesd 160 days Brom ihe dete of the Grant of Equipment Auliror ination and price te marketing This is lo avoid pramabure release of senstie information prio ic makeing of release of the product bathe publie Applicant is also aware thal they me responsible bo notify ELITE ELECT ROHIC ENGINEERING INC in the event information regarding the product or the product is Made availabis fo the public ELITE ELECTRONIG ENGINEERING ING ail then release he documents isiad above for public daciosure pursuari to POC Public Nais DA 04 1705 MOTE for industry Canada Applications The de picant understands that urii such time fiat S distinguishes between Short Team and Permanent Cenhdentaily siha type of marked exAbil above wall simply be marked Confidenkal when sulymdted t
32. sto FCC Data Base Issue Equipment Authonzation Grant Certain licensed applications i e broadcast transmitters have a site specific license that includes the device transmitters 2 Technical Evaluation In this guide we will describe the process for certification in two stages First the technical evaluation steps will be presented followed by the steps for the administrative evaluation Although FCC certification applies to many different FCC rule parts i e Part 90 Part 22 Part 27 this discussion will focus only on low power less than 1 Watt intentional transmitters regulated in CFR Title 47 Part 15C gt Step 1 Tech Eval Confirm Rule Part amp Requirements Well in advance of any testing and before the technical review a wireless designer should identify the applicable rules and technical requirements that apply to the device its application and for the frequency range selected All low power transmitters authorized under Part 15C actually operate over licensed frequency bands These licensed bands are assigned to specific users and applications They include emergency responders private business radios cellular phone operators TV and radio stations radio astronomers and many others In order to prevent interference to licensed users all Part 15C transmitters have to operate within the constraints specified in the FCC rule parts The rules set specific frequencies for operation and draw limits for transmit
33. t be included in the user manual Alternatively for uniquely small devices or special circumstances the compliance statement can be placed on the container in which the device is marketed Company Name FCC ID Compliance statement 4 specify ____ Model Number FCC ID X Z12 ABC88888888 IC 222727 A ABCSESSSSSS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following specify 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 Model Number FCC ID XYZ12 ABC88888888 IC 2222A ABC8888888 Small devices can be limited to just the FCC ID and company name The compliance statement can be placed in user manual Sener 4 thant E a HARG Mae MAAAR oS CESTI tagaaanny turnigis Wala PEL WO WOAROWORENT x WE TURIO Note Labels above illustrate FCC and Industry Canada ID numbers 4 Administrative Evaluation gt Step 10 Admin Eval FCC ID Label Exhibit Details Embossed FCC ID and compliance statement Label requirements Affixing the Label e The label can be a stand alone substrate i e vinyl plastic metal e The label can be etched engraved stamped or silkscreened e l tcan be indelibly printed or otherwise permanently marked e Attached by welding riveting or a permanent adhesive e Must not be re
34. t is a technical evaluation that involves testing the transmitter per the technical requirements followed by a report to describe the findings and then a separate impartial technical review that evaluates the performance of the device relative to the technical rules The other part is an administrative evaluation which involves the review and approval of document exhibits that are required to substantiate and support the certification When both the technical and administrative evaluations are finished a separate impartial certification specialist confirms that the evaluations have been completed in full then proceeds with the final approval and then grants the device certification From there the certification exhibits are posted to the FCC website database after which the equipment authorization grant certification can be issued to the manufacturer or grantee This is an important and required process for bringing a wireless device into the US market No radio frequency transmitting devices are permitted to be made available for public use or marketed unless they have a equipment authorization certification grant FCC Certification Process Technical Evaluation Administrative Evaluation Preparation Testing amp Reports Collect amp Review Exhibits Administrative Approval impartial evaluator Technical Approval impartial eva luato r Certification Approval impartial evaluator Post exhibit
35. t that can demonstrate compliance independent of the host operating conditions and complies with all eight of the following requirements 1 2 The radio elements must have the radio frequency circuitry shielded The module must have buffered modulation data inputs to ensure that the device will comply with the Part 15 requirements with any type of input signal The module must contain power supply regulation on the module The module must contain a permanently attached antenna or contain a unique antenna connector and be marketed or operated only with specific antenna s The module must demonstrate compliance in a stand alone configuration The module must be labelled with its permanently fixed FCC ID label or use an electronic display The module must comply with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter The grantee must provide comprehensive instructions to explain compliance requirements The module must comply with RF Exposure requirements For any transmitters intended for use in portable devices SAR compliance must be demonstrated to be independent of the host device A certification exhibit that describes compliance with all eight requirements shall be provided for the administrative review Contact Elite for information on other types of modular approval i e Limited modular and split modular certifications N 5 Certification Approval Once the technical and administrative approvals are complete the complia
36. th 2 Technical Evaluation gt Step 2 Tech Eval Prepare for Testing Antennas Receivers and AC Mains Depending on the type of product features associated with the transmitter other test preparation may be required Preparation may be required to configure device power and to test all applicable antenna options Also in some cases receiver testing is necessary Antenna Types e Monopole e Yagi e Dipole e Loop e Patch e Log Periodic e PIFA e Parabolic e Inverted F e Corner Reflector e Slot e Array e Slotted waveguide Horn e Others e Others For transmitters with several antenna options testing is required for each antenna type to be used with the device Each different type of antenna should be listed on the grant as being approved for use with the transmitter Be certain each antenna has a unique connector per 15 203 If there are similar antenna types having different gain characteristics then only one representative antenna type is required for testing but it must be the version having the highest gain Receivers Superheterodyne receivers that tune between 30MHz 960MHz are required to be tested for e Part 15 109 radiated emissions e Part 15 111 antenna port emissions For either or both measurements it s necessary to tune the receiver to a low and or mid and or high receive channel per 15 31 m Receivers separately powered from the AC Mains may also require conducted AC mains emissions testing
37. view of the device in its intended application and outline the basic operations with primary focus on the RF transmission circuitry It should identify the transmitter type i e a coherent narrowband transmitter or digital modulated frequency hopping or ultra wide bandwidth type technology It should describe the ground system and antenna In many cases the radio catalogue sheet will contain the majority of the information and explanation required for this exhibit As applicable the information listed on the right should be included in the technical description The technical description is used during the evaluation to compare the actual device findings to the stated description The Technical Description exhibit may be held confidential if included in the Confidentiality Request TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION theory of operation Radio Characteristics Radio module name and type Output Power conducted Lowest highest Frequency Number of Channels Channel Bandwidth Channel Spacing Transmitter duty cycle Actuation manual auto Hop dwell time amp Pseudo Random table Modulation types Data rates Frequency deviation Grounding systems Antenna System Antenna type Gain Connector type Mounting location from transmitter Antenna cable length and loss Spacing distance from operator Receivers Receiver type i e super het High Low Freq Local Oscillator Frequency Sensitivity Number of Channels 4 Administrative Evaluation
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