TCB Applicant User`s Guide
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1. For most updated SCS accredited work scope please visit http ts nist gov Standards scopes 2007290 htm SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 2 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Tel 408 526 1188 Accessing global markets Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com 3 Certification Process Flow Chart Note 1 Additional information may be required from applicant or agent at this stage and SCS would contact the applicant or agentimmediately should this be the case Note 2 Sometimes a technical review will highlight issues that would not normally be uncovered until this stage SCS will contact the applicant or agent for clarification or additional information SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 3 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1 188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com Note 3 If there are discrepancies either administrative or technical SCS will contact the applicant or agent for clarification or additional information Note 4 For designated Technical Reviewer please see QM Guide 65 section 4 5 3 d whoever personnel perform in administrative review or certifier does not qualify for this Note 5 For designated Administrative reviewer please see QM Guide 65 section 4 5 3 d Who ever personnel perform in technical review or certifier does not qualify for this Note 6 For permissive change App2. It may be a maximum of 14 characters and may include the dash but no other symbols just alphanumeric characters If the applicant has no Grantee Code then SIEMIC can obtain the 3 digit code on behalf of the applicant if the customer wishes us to do so NOTE When you obtain the grantee code you will also receive a Grantee Code Registration Number GCN Please keep this for your records because it will definitely be needed for other transactions with the FCC FCC Registration Number FRN Please provide a FRN number for your manufacturer applicant This is now required for all Grantees reference MD Docket No 00 205 To obtain an FRN online visit the FCC s Web site at www fcc gov and click the Commission Registration System CORES link For further assistance please either refer to the FAQ at this same link contact the CORES helpdesk at CORES fcc gov or call the CORES helpdesk toll free number 1 877 480 3201 FCC Authorization Letter Must be prepared on applicant manufacturer letterhead Certification Agreement Must be signed by both applicant and SIEMIC Theory of Operation Technical Description A brief description of the circuit functions of the device along with a statement describing how the device operates to include a description of the ground system and antenna if any used with the device Catalogue sheet may contain most information It is necessary that this be in a separate document PDF preferably
3. 2 1093 Devices categorically excluded from routine RF exposure must still file an analysis indicating that they comply with RF exposure limits Confidentiality Request Letter SCS F19 The exhibits provided to the FCC are accessible by the public on their site A special request letter must be submitted to FCC for confidentiality to be granted to certain exhibits Both permanent confidentiality only specific documents allowed schematics block diagrams parts lists tune up procedure operational technical description and short term confidentiality documents are allowed to be held confidential for 45 days only external and internal photos test photos block diagrams schematics user s manual parts list tune up procedure and operational description are options Under short term confidentiality documents are automatically taken out of confidential status at the end of the 45 days unless a request for extension is submitted Also if you market before the 45 days you must notify the FCC to lift the short term confidentiality Separate letters must be done if both are being requested NOTE In special cases where manufacturer and applicant are different entities 3 party confidentiality agreements can be made Please contact us for specific details External Photos and Internal Photos EUT photos internal and external showing all faces of the device and all circuitry and one shot per page Photos shall show top and bottom of ea
4. product and old product 5 Related Technical documents for the changing area 6 Confidentiality Request Letter if applicable 7 Test Report SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 8 of 15 Rev 1 0 SIEMIC INC Accessing global markets 2206 Ringwood Avenue San Jose CA 95131 Tel 408 526 1188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com Required Documentation List for FCC Change of ID Application Documentation Checklist Provided Ok Not Ok 1 Form 731 2 Project Authorization Letter 3 Certification Agreement 4 Authorization letter from original applicant 5 Change of ID request letter 6 EUT External Picture 7 FCC ID Label Required Documentation List for IC Original Re assessment Multiple Listing Application Documentation Checklist Provided Ok Not Ok 1 Industry Canada Authorization Letter SCS F14 2 IC Appendix I Form SCS F05 3 IC Appendix Il Form SCS F06 4 Certification Agreement 5 Block Diagram 6 Schematics 7 Operational Description 8 User manual with IC warning statement 9 Label artwork and location drawing 10 Test Report 11 User Manual 12 RSS102 Attestation SCS F22 13 IC Cover Letter SCS F29 SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 9 of 15 Rev 1 0 SIEMIC INC Accessing global markets 220
5. 08 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com IC ID Label Artwork May be same label from FCC documentation to include IC ID number Example IC XXXX YYYYYYYY XXXX denotes manufacturer company number and YYYYYYYY denotes unique product number limited to eight alphanumeric characters COMPOSITE DEVICES SUBJECT TO OTHER FCC RULE SECTIONS OR IC STANDARDS In addition to the above refer to the additional FCC rule section or IC standard applied for if other than those listed above for other specific requirements NOTE This is the minimum set of documents that will be required for TCB review SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 15 of 15 Rev 1 0
6. 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Tel 408 526 1188 Accessing global markets Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com TCB Applicant User s Guide Revision History Approved Date Reason for Amendment Initial Release Mar 2 2007 SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 1 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1 188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com 1 Introduction In an effort to make the certification process more efficient for manufacturers the FCC IC IDA has appointed TCB FCB CB s The FCC IC IDA has designated TCB FCB CB to certify products for the FCC IC IDA in a shorter timeframe allowing manufacturers to get to market quicker SIEMIC Certification Service SCS is committed to provide applicant or agents with the highest quality of services The goal of the company is to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction at all times Commitment to the implementation of supporting managerial and business operational systems is essential to realizing that goal This document describes the application process for obtaining a FCC and or Industry Canada and or Singapore IDA Certification through SIEMIC TCB FCB CB 2 SCS Accreditation Scope SCS is accredited to certify one or more of the following scopes of equipment PS SCS will not accept any application which does not fall into following work scopes
7. 6 Ringwood Avenue San Jose CA 95131 Tel 408 526 1188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com Required Documentation List for Singapore IDA General Equipment Registration GER application Documentation Checklist Provided Ok Not Ok 1 IDA Application Form SCS F13 2 Certificate of Conformity issued by recognized certification bod 3 Photos of equipment front rear side view and product label which shows trade and product name 4 General information or sales brochure 5 Registration fee 6 Test report 7 User guide 8 Local dealer s license no In addition IDA accepts equipment certification by local or foreign certification bodies recognized by IDA under a Mutual Recognition Arrangement MRA SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 10 of 15 Rev 1 0 3 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1 188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com Annex III Further Explanations Below are further explanations and details some of the above items to assist you in your documentation gathering FCC Exhibits FCC ID XXXYYYYY XXX Grantee Code 3 characters YY YY Product Identifier maximum of 14 characters The grantee code must be obtained from the FCC and it is company and address specific this code identifies you and you only The product identifier is chosen by the grantee
8. DA will update the record and List of Registered Equipment The supplier shall make a fresh registration request to IDA for any changes falling outside the scope of Class 1 and 2 Modifications SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 7 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com ANNEX II FCC IC Submission checklist Required Documentation List for FCC Original Application Documentation Checklist Provided Ok Not Ok 1 Form 731 SCS F04 2 Project Authorization Letter SCS F18 3 Certification Agreement SCS F12 4 Block Diagram 5 Schematics 6 Operational Description 7 User manual with FCC warning statement 8 Label artwork and location drawing 9 Part List need provide if it is licensed device 10 Tune up procedure need provide if it is licensed device 11 Confidentiality Request Letter if applicable SCS F19 12 Modular approval letter if applicable SCS F26 13 Test Report 14 Setup Photos 15 External Photos 16 Internal Photos 17 User Manual 18 SAR or MPE data if applicable Required Documentation List for FCC Permissive II Change Application Documentation Checklist Provided Ok Not Ok 1 Form 731 2 Project Authorization Letter 3 Certification Agreement 4 Difference Statement between new
9. May be held confidential if included in Confidentiality Request Tune Up Procedure Procedure for ensuring the device is tuned to the correct frequency frequency range and that it is operating at proper level May be held confidential if included in Confidentiality Request SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 11 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1 188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com FCC ID Label and Location A photo or drawing showing the identification label clearly you must be able to see the FCC ID number and the location on the device These may be submitted as one document demonstrating both or two separate documents Information to be included on the label The term FCC ID must be included prior to the XXX YYY and all must be contained on one line and legible it is recommended that the type be 6 point or larger If product is larger than palm sized or 8X10cm the statement according to Section 15 19 a must be included on label 15 19 a 1 or 2 or 3 depending on device If product is smaller than palm sized or 8X 10cm the required statement may be included in the User s Guide Owner s Manual In addition pursuant to Section FCC 15 19 b 5 information regarding the label material and method of permanent attachment to the product should be supplied i e the label must not be paper and the ink a
10. ce The signal path and frequency shall be SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 12 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com indicated at each block The tuning range s and intermediate frequency ies shall be indicated at each block Document must be separate from manual and preferably a PDF document Schematics Schematics and description for ALL circuitry and devices provided for determining and stabilizing frequency for suppression of spurious radiation for limiting modulation and for limiting power NOTE Please ensure that the components and component values are legible on the schematics Also if the EUT has many PC boards be sure to title each page This exhibit may be held confidential if included on the Confidentiality request letter Parts List Parts list for the radio device listing all components and or identifying the source of OEM modules This exhibit may be held confidential if included on the confidentiality request letter RF Exposure Info The section must include a statement affirming compliance with respect to controlled uncontrolled exposure limits for MPE SAR evaluation of mobile portable device technical data upon request or reasons for category exclusion from routine RF evaluation Important rule sections concerning RF radiation exposure are 1 1307 1 1311 15 247 b 4 2 1091 and
11. ch circuit board also with shields eliminated Internal photos shall show the component placement on the chassis and the chassis assembly If components are covered by an insulator provide a photo with the cover on and one with the cover removed External photos shall show the overall appearance the antenna used with the device if any and the controls available to the user SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 13 of 15 Rev 1 0 gt 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1 188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com Test Setup Photos Test setup photos must show peripheral or accessory devices connected or installed at time of testing and a brief description of these peripherals and accessories shall be included with test report Report of Measurements 3 MB maximum size if total size must be larger than 3 MB separate into Part A Part B etc Test report shall signed by lab signatory Product amp test setup photos separate documents Specifies measurement procedure used ANSI C63 4 1992 EIA TIA 603 MP 5 etc 6 highest spurious emissions conducted and radiated QP Explanation of calculations used even if done by computer or measuring instrument State Bandwidths BW used for measurement State frequency range scanned State EUT manipulated for maximum emissions State test setup photos depict maximized configuration FCCID on each page header wor Bo ho np p I
12. circuit board without component or schematic changes Retest necessary c Change in enclosure material from metal to plastic Retest unnecessary d Situations described in Sections 2 1043 g b i Q k amp Note For unlicensed devices degraded characteristics are emission levels which change go up or down by more than 3 dB become significant emissions or are no longer significant emissions Class II permissive changes filling required Variations modification which Do Degrade the characteristics required to be reported to the Commission retest necessary to determine a Change in type of enclosure where characteristics are degraded Retest necessary b Changing the antenna on a Part 15 transmitter Retest necessary c Class II Permissive Change Part 15 and 18 for unlicensed devices can be made by Grantee Only Changes made by anyone else require a Certification under a new FCC ID number unless Part 97 and meets conditions in 2 1043 e 1 to 5 d Class II Permissive Changes for licensed devices can be made by any one any device but Part 15 amp 18 e Filing of information from 2 1043 b 2 required including test data showing compliance with the appropriate rule part s f Modified equipment shall not be marketed under the existing grant of certification prior to acknowledgement by the commission of by a TCB that the change is acceptable 2 IC Type of Application Single Certification Single certification may be grant
13. difications performed on the registered equipment that do not affect compliance with the IDA Technical Specifications Suppliers may continue to sell Class 1 modified equipment provided that IDA is notified of changes Re assessment by IDA is not required Class 1 Modifications refer to 1 Change in size shape colour and material of enclosure ii Change in driver or software or iii Change in printed circuit board layout without component or schematic changes b Class 2 Modification These are modifications performed on the registered equipment that will affect compliance with the IDA Technical Specifications Class 2 Modifications require re registration with SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 6 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue l SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com IDA Suppliers should submit a fresh registration request to IDA together with the relevant registration package Such modified equipment shall only be sold for use locally after re registration with IDA Class 2 Modifications refer to i Change in transmitting antenna 11 Change in output power or radiated field strength iii Addition of new network interface card iv Change in the existing network interface card or v Change not considered a Class modification When IDA is satisfied that the modified equipment has complied with the stipulated requirements I
14. ed to radio equipment provided that the equipment model is assigned a unique model number by the manufacturer and certification has never been granted for that model by the Bureau SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 5 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1 188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com Family Certification Family certification may be granted to many models of radio equipment that are nearly identical in design and construction provided that each model is assigned a unique model number by the manufacturer Multiple Listing Multiple listing is required when a manufacturer or distributor wishes to list under their name and unique model number a certified radio equipment of an original equipment manufacturer OEM Reassessment Modification of Radio Equipment A reassessment is required when a Class II permissive change http strategis ic gc ca epic internet insmt gst nsf vwapj rsp 100 pdf FILE rsp100 pdf see Section 6 is made to previously certified equipment 3 IDA Type of Registration amp Equipment Registration Scheme There are two type of IDA Registrations new model of equipment and modified model of equipment Modified Model of Equipment The supplier shall inform IDA of any proposed modification that is to be made to the registered equipment Modifications are categories as follows a Class 1 Modification These are mo
15. lication please see SCS F42 SCS Permissive Change Policy for detail Note 7 Any personnel has been perform testing on this application is not qualify to get involved in certification process Note 8 For designated Certifier please see QM Guide 65 section 4 5 3 d whoever personnel has performed in technical or administrative review does not qualify for this PS Any communication between SCS and applicant or agent by mean of exchanging information in regards of application will be documented and keep a record SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 4 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1 188 Fax 408 526 1088 Email TCB siemic com Annex I FCC IC IDA Type of Certification 1 FCC Type of Application FCC Type of Application Original Class I Permissive Change a change that does NOT effect the EUT s performance or the test results that were submitted to the FCC with the original Approval Class II Permissive Change when the electrical characteristics have been changed Change in ID e g for registering OEM equipment that is already registered under a different company Class I permissive changes no filing required Variations modifications which DO NOT degrade the characteristics required to be reported to the Commission use engineering judgment or retest necessary a Change in shape of enclosure No retest necessary b Redesign of printed
16. nd label material must be a quality and type that must last the life of the device Label Location In addition to being visible to the consumer the label cannot be located on a removable part such as a battery cover User s Manual Installation Instructions A draft copy of the instructions may be submitted if the actual documentation is not available The actual document shall be furnished to SIEMIC when it becomes available Information to User From the FCC Rules to be included in the user s manual a Section 15 19 statement If device is smaller than the palm this may be included in manual b Section 15 21 statement for all intentional and unintentional radiators Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment c Section 15 25 Info if applicable d Section 15 27 Info if applicable e Section 15 105 statement for digital devices f Modules Instructions for installation by the assemblers as to method of ensuring proper separation distance between module and antenna and user g RF Exposure info if applicable See 2 1093 of the FCC Rules FCC Part 18 devices To be included in the user s manual or on packaging if manual is not provided ex Some ISM equipment Section 18 213 Information Block Diagram See Section 2 1033 b 5 Exhibit must show frequency of all oscillators in the transmitter portion of the devi
17. ndustry Canada Exhibits in addition to the above list IC Registration Number The Company Number obtained from Industry Canada followed by UPN unique product number up to 8 characters Just as with the FCC Grantee Code SIEMIC will obtain the number for you or you may obtain it yourself To do so send an email to certification bureau ic gc ca prior to application for certification Provide the full company name contact name contact s phone name and email and fax number IC Authorization Letter Must be prepared on applicant manufacturer letterhead RSS 102 Attestation if applicable to device Declaration must be made by a lab qualified to do so RSS 210 Warning Statement for User s Manual if applicable to device the following statement must appear in the manual for the device The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Heath Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb Canadian Point of Contact must be located within Canada This POC may be authorized agent or distributor Please include name of contact company name phone number email mailing address SCS F52 TCB Applicant User s Guide Page 14 of 15 Rev 1 0 2206 Ringwood Avenue l SIEMIC INC San Jose CA 95131 Accessing global markets Tel 408 526 1188 Fax 4
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