TCB User's Guide
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1. PRICES amp PAYMENT METHOD Prices are available upon request We accept CREDIT CARD PAYMENT BANK TRANSFER or OPEN ACCOUNT with suitable credit credentials Checks or money orders in US DOLLARS may also be used to make payment PAYMENT IS DUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION for other than open accounts SURVEILLANCE As an accredited certification body we are required to assure that products we certify remain compliant We do this in accordance with FCC guidelines by testing production samples of the products we certify on an ongoing basis The FCC mandated sampling levels are 1 for devices involving SAR 2 for terminal equipment and 5 for all other categories Products selected in a surveillance audit are examined for compliance with labeling user information and technical requirements There is no additional charge to you if your product is audited If a product is found to fail the applicable requirements during a surveillance audit we will promptly notify the client We are also required to notify the FCC which is responsible for any resulting enforcement action version 2 3 c 2015 page 10 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide ANNEX A RF DEVICE CERTIFICATION EXHIBITS Applications are easier to review if there is only one file per exhibit type More than one file per exhibit type2. Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide Owing to the possibility that a scanning receiver could illegally be modified to receive cellular communications some of the exhibits submitted for the certification of a scanning receiver are required by the FCC to be held in permanent confidence these exhibits do not require the support of a letter requesting confidentiality Such exhibits are indicated below with an R Exhibits in the table below that are not marked with an R or an X may not be held confidential X Exhibits that may be held confidential R Scanning receiver exhibits that are always held permanently confidential Shori term Permanent REQUIRED EXHIBIT Confidentiality A Sn Confidentiality 45 days Cover letter s Attestation letter s Block diagrams NOTE 4 X R X External Photos X FCC ID label and location R X only with Beale hotas x additional justification Operational Description NOTE 1 X R X Parts List if applicable NOTE 1 3 X R X Schematics NOTE 1 3 X R X Test set up photos NOTE 4 X Test Report Tune Up procedure if applicable NOTE 1 3 X R X Users Manual X x ont y jie additional justification RF Exposure Information if applicable NOTE 1 NOTE 1 Item NOT needed for computer or peripheral NOTE 2 Should describe
3. Test Results before Environmental Simulation 4 Test Results after Environmental Simulation Analysis and Evaluation Include a general statement about the product the test results and the ability of the product to comply with the rules List all signal levels in band measurements in dBm at normal operating conditions that are generated by the equipment such as non live voice data network address signaling control or information signals Indicate if these are factory set and or capable of adjustment by the user Test Matrix Each test report shall include a list of applicable tests performed on the product under test Documentation showing control of the manufacturing process May be ISO 9000 registration certificate or in house procedures Refer to ACTA adopted TIA TSB 168 and Annex C of this guide Additional Labeling Requirements for devices with handsets are located in CFR 47 Part 68 300 Refer to ACTA Customer Information Requirements as contained in latest Guidelines amp Procedures version 2 3 c 2015 page 14 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_ Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide ANNEX C PRODUCT LABEL FORMATS 1 Part 15 label for a certified device FCC ID XYZ ABCDEFGH This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This devic
4. by the FCC Additionally the total number of files should not exceed 15 although there is no hard limit Each exhibit type below should be sent as an individual file For example Test Setup Photos should be separate from the Test Report and Internal Photos should be separate from External Photos For a detailed description of these exhibits see Annex A and Annex C for label details The Intertek version of the 731 form must accompany each application In general the application must include REQUIRED EXHIBIT FILENAME TO USE 731 form filled out Model 731 Form Cover letter s Model NOTE 2 Attestation letter Model Attestation FCC ID label sample Model Label FCC ID label location information Model Label location External Photos preferably in PDF format as one file page 1 amp 2 etc Model External photos Internal Photos preferably in PDF format as above Model Internal photos Test set up photos NOTE 4 Model Test setup photos Operational Description Theory of Operation NOTE 1 Model Operational description Block diagrams NOTE 4 Model Block diagram Schematics NOTE 1 3 Model Schematic Test Report Model Test report Users Manual Model User manual Tuning procedure if applicable NOTE 1 3 Model Tuning procedure Parts List if applicable NOTE 1 3 Model Parts list RF Exposure Information if applicable NOTE 1 Model RF exposure info version 2 3 c 2015 page 7 of 16 Int
5. purpose s of letter s For example Request for confidentiality Description of changes for a permissive change application Prior correspondence or interpretations from FCC on this application NOTE 3 Not required for Part 11 15 or 18 applications However a parts list should be provided if component values are not visible on the schematic diagram NOTE 4 Not required for licensed radio applications Parts 22 24 25 27 74 80 87 90 95 97 101 CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT Before we undertake any certification work we must have a signed Intertek TCB Certification Agreement from the applicant or agent The Certification Agreement sets out our responsibilities and the terms of our work and it also describes the responsibilities of the applicant or agent during and after the certification process The Certification Agreement is usually executed only once and covers all future TCB certification work we perform for the applicant or agent The Certification Agreement can also be structured to expire after a specified date or upon completion of a specified task Please ask for a copy of the agreement if you have not completed it already version 2 3 c 2015 page 5 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_ Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide TCB CERTIFICATION PROCESS CUSTOMER Intertek ETL SEMKO FCC or ACTA manufact
6. Intertek TCB User s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS page WELCOME ais csscccasins esate teastaneieaacs an autres a EEE 2 Who can use the program 20 0 eee ceeeesseceeeeseeeceaeeaeeeeceaecseeeceesecaeeaeeeeaeeas 2 Certification services Offered cccccesescesecesecseeeeeeseceeeceeseceaeeaeeeeeeaeeaeeeeeeaes 2 Can TCBs approve all devices 2 0 0 0 ccccccceccceseceseceeceseeeeceeeeeeeeeeneseseeeeeesaeeaaes 3 RF exposure considerations 0 ccccceeceeccesecsceeeeesececeeeeesecaeeaeeeeceaecaeeenseaeenee 3 GETTING SUA ys cinectesepPaetertiicwernchisdemctniasenelaansunanaracoeanetannetectiactueoneaabies 4 Cora ert QUA CY neniarn fk absentia deans E s aa Ea 4 Certification agreement 20 5 i5ic ssicdeis ch idaees cides ieesanednciuidives estate beeseceeed 5 TCB certification process ccccccccecessceeseeeseeeneeescecscecsaecaeceaecuaeeneeeeeeenneeees 6 TEST REQUIREMENTS amp ASSESSMENT 0 cc ccccecccceseeecneeeeeneeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeenees 7 Application submittals RF devices 2 0 0 0 eccceeccesecneeeeeeececeeeeeeceaeeaeeeeeeaeeas 7 Application submittals Part 68 telephone devices ccceceeseeeeteees 8 RESPONSE TO REQUESTED INFORMATION 0 00 cccececcseeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 9 CERTIFICATIONS nennir ieira e E TEE E 10 Prices and payment methods 0 ccc eceeceseeneeeeceseceeeeeeeseceaeeaeeeeeaeeaeeeneeaes 10 SUP VEU ANCE oerein oaeee ie a EE EEEE AREER 10 ANNEX A RF device cer
7. a C D Exhibit G Quality control G1 Plug and Jack Attestation G2 Quality Assurance information ISO 9000 registration or similar B Exhibit H Equipment label B Exhibit J Customer information Credit Card Authorization Form F Notes A Not needed for an Original application B Not needed for a Modification application C Not needed for a Notice application D Not needed for a Re certification application E Not required if submitted electronically through ACTA AOF F Total amount should cover total of all services i e obtaining RPC certification etc Exhibits G H and J must be signed and dated by the Applicant s QC Manager For a Modification application Exhibit E is only needed if the change affects technical compliance and Exhibit J is only needed when changes have occurred in the information previously submitted For a Notice application a continuing compliance verification statement is required when the Original application is over year old Exhibits H and J are only needed when changes have occurred in the information previously submitted For a Blanket Modification or change of RPC please contact the Intertek TCB Administrator RESPONSE TO REQUESTED INFORMATION If the application is not complete you will be notified immediately We expect to receive responses to requested information in a prompt manner as well If no response is rece
8. art 15 and 18 certifications must come from laboratories that are either listed with the FCC or whose test sites are accredited for this testing The test report submitted for certification must be less than one year old at the time of application APPLICATION SUBMITTALS RF DEVICES We accept applications for certification in electronic format We require that all applications be submitted in DOC PDF TXT XLS or JPEG electronic formats Maximum file size is 6 megabytes for PDF and JPG formats These are limits imposed by the FCC s database In practice the files should be smaller than the 6 megabytes maximum allowed File sizes smaller than 2 megabytes are preferred We will convert to PDF all files not received in either PDF or JPG formats Please send files as attachments to our e mail address TCB_Admin intertek com The format is unstructured so that you should select filenames that are simple and self describing In addition to or instead of uploading the files you may send your application s on a CD ROM For speed of processing we recommend that you name your files in the following manner identifying all files by model number ABC and exhibit type Example ABC block diagram doc ABC schematic pdf ABC parts list xls All applications from which a TCB issues a certification must be submitted to the FCC electronically and must be complete at the time the TCB issues the Grant Applications must contain all of the exhibits as required
9. arty Code becomes part of the Product Code you must display on your approved product Intertek can obtain an RPC for you in real time using your selected credit card for payment e For ITE and RF devices an FCC Registration Number FRN for accounting purposes Visit the CORES website at https apps fcc gov coresWeb publicHome do to obtain it is free e For ITE and RF devices a Grantee Code identifying the party responsible for compliance of the device To obtain visit https apps fcc gov eas RegisterGrantee do There is a minimal fee be prepared to pay on line with a credit card The Grantee Code becomes part of the FCC ID you must display on your approved product CONFIDENTIALITY All documents provided to Intertek ETL SEMKO for the purpose of TCB certification are handled within our organization with the utmost confidentiality Please be aware that ALL EXHIBITS PROVIDED FOR CERTIFICATION except for Part 68 and certain scanning receiver exhibits WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE FCC WEB SITE unless you designate the eligible exhibits as confidential There is an additional TCB fee for handling confidential exhibits Likewise all correspondence with Intertek is available to the FCC and the public The FCC is a federal agency and as such has duties to the public to disclose information made known to it see 47 CFR 0 There are two types of confidentiality available to the applicant e short term confidentiality exhibi
10. bing the changes made to a device pursuant to Sections 2 933 and 2 1043 indicating exactly what changes were made to it that constitute a permissive change instead of requiring a new application for equipment authorization Other letters that should be included here are letters from the applicant confirming that any modifications made to the device by the test lab during testing will be implemented into all production units This section should include clear focused pictures of the overall appearance showing all user accessible controls and connectors This section should include the FCC ID label its location on the product and any statements required by the rules that will be on the product Some examples of statements required that should go in this section are the 15 19 and 15 214 c statements This section should include internal photos showing the top and bottom of each printed circuit board sufficient to clearly show component placement and chassis assembly If some components of a printed circuit board are covered by shielding photos should show the board with the shielding in place and with the shielding removed version 2 3 c 2015 page 11 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide Operational Description Parts List Tune Up Info RF Exposure Info Schematics Test R
11. cation or registration of their products prior to marketing them in the USA These products may be ITE RF devices or telephone devices TCB s cannot unnecessarily repeat tests grant a waiver of the rules grant a certification for which the FCC or ACTA rules do not exist or are unclear take enforcement actions grant a certification for a product already certified except as a permissive change authorize a transfer of control of a grantee except for Part 68 CERTIFICATION SERVICES OFFERED For RF devices including FCC Parts 11 15 18 22 24 25 27 74 80 87 90 95 97 and 101 e Grantee Code application 47 CFR 2 925 e Original Certification 47 CFR 2 907 2 1033 e Class II Permissive Change 47 CFR 2 1043 e Change in identification of equipment 47 CFR 2 933 For telephone terminal equipment within the scope of Part 68 e Responsible Party Code application ACTA Guidelines amp Procedures 3 2 e Original certification for equipment not previously approved e Modification filing to report changes but not model name changes to approved equipment when the changes affect the electrical exhibits in the ACTA database of approved Part 68 products e Notice of change to update the ACTA database for non electrical cosmetic or trade name changes including model number or name changes e Re certification to create a new Responsible Party code for an existing file in such cases as adding a new manufactu
12. characters including one or more dashes if desired A dash shall not appear as the first or last character nor shall the identifier consist entirely of dashes version 2 3 c 2015 page 15 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide ANNEX D USER INFORMATION FOR RF DEVICES FCC RULE PART REQUIRED USER MANUAL TEXT Part 15 all Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 15 21 In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper such as ona computer disk or over the Internet the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form Part 15 Class A digital This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device or peripheral device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if 15 105 a not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause
13. cm P lt 60 f mW user distance lt 2 5 cm P lt 375 f mW no SAR evaluation required to certify user distance gt 2 5 cm P lt 120 f mW user distance gt 2 5 cm P lt 900 f mW TCB must review SAR measurements P between limits above and below P between limits above and below TCB cannot certify user distance lt 20 cm P gt 375 mW user distance lt 20 cm P gt 2250 mW TCBs may approve combinations of co located portable transmitters This may or may not involve SAR evaluation according to FCC guidelines The RF exposure limits for fixed and mobile transmitters are expressed in terms of MPE Maximum Permissible Exposure see 1 1310 TCBs can approve most fixed and mobile transmitters but there are restrictions based on FCC Rule Part operating frequency and power Please contact us for details version 2 3 c 2015 page 3 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide GETTING STARTED If you have never received an FCC Grant of Authorization or a Part 68 registration before you will need to obtain one or more identification codes You need to do this only once for all future filings e For Part 68 terminal equipment approval a Responsible Party Code RPC To obtain visit ACTA at www part68 org There is a 275 fee payable on line to ACTA The Responsible P
14. e may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTES 1 Text beginning This device complies may be removed from label and placed in user manual if certified device is either too small smaller than the average palm of a hand or too irregularly shaped to support a sufficiently large label 2 The FCC ID is the FCC Identifier and is unique to each product It consists of XYZ Grantee Code three to five characters assigned to applicant by FCC The applicant needs only one Grantee Code for all future products ABCDEFGH Product Identifier selected by the applicant to uniquely identify the product The Product Identifier consists of up to 14 alphanumeric characters 0 9 A Z and dash in any combination 2 Label for a licensed radio device Part 22 24 101 As above but without the text shown below the FCC ID Other information may be required under specific Rule parts 3 Label for Part 68 terminal equipment refer to TSB 168 A for a detailed explanation 1 9 character ID assigned by Responsible Party Code equipment code ringer type Responsible Party REN fixed field to denote Part 68 approval ac US ABCEQ TXXX XXX represents the product identifier unique when combined with the Responsible Party Code The product identifier consists of at least one and up to nine alphanumeric
15. eport Test Setup Photos Users Manual This section should include any operational or technical descriptions regarding how the device operates is modulated or meets specific requirements Some examples of operational descriptions include A description of how the device works Necessary bandwidth calculations Description of emission designator and type of modulation Description of 15 231 timing requirements and how they are met Description of listen before link 15 233 b 2 i and other cordless telephone requirements and compliance per 15 214 and 15 233 Description of spread spectrum frequency hopping schema Description of scanning receiver compliance with 15 121 cellular band restrictions Description of frequency hopper receiver compliance UPCS UTAM requirements compliance Description of circuitry required by 2 1033 b 4 15 203 antenna requirement compliance 15 245 compliance regarding location of intended use This section should include a list of active devices and the tune up procedure as required by 2 1033 c 9 Pursuant to Section 2 1033 c 6 provide the tune up procedure over the power range or at specific operating power levels This section should include a statement affirming compliance with respect to controlled uncontrolled exposure limits for MPE SAR evaluation of mobile portable devices technical data upon request or reasons for categorical exclusion from routine RF evaluat
16. erminal Equipment Approval Labeling Requirements Additional customer information requirements for facsimile devices are located in CFR 47 Part 68 318 d and can be viewed at the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations e CFR at http ecfr gpoaccess gov cgi t text text idx c ecfr amp sid 622c22d820058d5f14ce803f0c5692ff amp ren div8 amp view text amp node 47 3 0 1 1 12 5 9 4 amp idno 47 e CFR 47 Part 68 Connection of Terminal equipment to the Telephone Network Subpart D Conditions for Terminal Equipment Approval Labeling Requirements version 2 3 c 2015 page 8 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide The following table lists the required exhibits for Part 68 applications Exhibits should be submitted in DOC PDF XLS or JPG formats The ACTA Submission Form should be submitted in its original MS Word format For a detailed description of these exhibits see Annex B and Annex C for label details REQUIRED EXHIBITS NOTES Intertek Form 730 ACTA Submission Form Indemnification and Liability Statement E Exhibit A Reason for application Exhibit B Letter from Grantee giving permission to recertify A B C Exhibit C Long list of trade names and model numbers Exhibit D Equipment description Exhibit E Technical specifications C D Exhibit F Equipment evaluation test dat
17. ertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide NOTE 1 Item NOT needed for computer or peripheral NOTE 2 Should describe purpose s of letter s For example Request for confidentiality Description of changes for a permissive change application Prior correspondence or interpretations from FCC on this application NOTE 3 Not required for Part 11 15 or 18 applications However a parts list should be provided if component values are not visible on the schematic diagram NOTE 4 Not required for licensed radio applications Parts 22 24 25 27 74 80 87 90 95 97 101 APPLICATION SUBMITTALS PART 68 TELEPHONE DEVICES Intertek continues to accept applications for approval under Part 68 of the FCC Rules although there have been some recent changes in the requirements The FCC is no longer accepting applications for Part 68 Registration and is no longer maintaining the Part 68 database The Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments or ACTA has taken responsibility for these actions Please familiarize yourself with the following documents The standards are available on a one time single user free of charge basis by visiting ACTA s web site at www part68 org and selecting Documents e ACTA s Telephone Terminal Equipment TTE Submission Form e ACTA s Guidelines amp Procedures fo
18. exempt from RF exposure considerations Most Part 15 portable transmitters are also exempt from RF exposure evaluation but those allowed higher power under rule sections such as 15 247 and subparts D and E may require it if output power is sufficiently high For the purpose of evaluating RF exposure from radio transmitters the FCC defines three equipment types and two user categories which may occur in any combination equipment type user category 1 1310 fixed or facility 1 1307 General population uncontrolled situations in which mobile used gt 20 cm from persons 2 1091 the general public may be exposed portable used lt 20 cm from persons 2 1093 Occupational controlled persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure TCBs may approve portable transmitters according to the transmitter operating frequency f where fis in GHz and worst case user distance as indicated below P is the higher output power of conducted or radiated EIRP taking into account any source based time averaging At the present time TCBs may not certify portable transmitters operating below 300 MHz or above 3 GHz where SAR Specific Absorption Rate evaluation would be required according to the table below TCB authority Limit for general population Limit for occupational controlled user distance lt 2 5
19. harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Part 15 Class B digital This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device or peripheral device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with 15 105 b the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 TV technician for help Other licensed radio user This manufacturer s name radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service GMRS man
20. ion This section should include the electrical schematics of the device showing RF generation circuits input signal path circuitry and clock lines This section should include the test report and data showing compliance with all applicable technical standards Test report is defined as a complete package showing data graphs test method description and a list of test equipment This section should include any required photos of the test setup showing that the device under test and its support equipment are properly cabled and the setup configuration is in accordance with the requirements Test set up photographs or diagrams are required for both radiated and AC line conducted test set ups by various test procedures referenced in the FCC Rules such as ANSI C63 4 in Section 15 31 of the Rules Although not specifically required for some tests including a photo or diagram of a test set up in the application will make processing of it easier This section should include instruction installation operators or technical manuals with required information to the users The information submitted here should include any information necessary to show compliance of the device Some examples of the technical information required is any information pertaining to power output operating frequency operating channels operating modes data rates tuning range intended use general installation instructions and antenna connector gain information S
21. is acceptable but the submittal should be limited to a reasonable number of files Also Confidential information should be located in the proper exhibit type but in a separate file Limiting individual file sizes to less than three megabytes decreases processing time and allows for smoother uploading of the file to the Commission All applications should be divided into the relevant 13 exhibit types below EXHIBIT TYPES Attestation Statements Block Diagram Cover Letters External Photos ID Label Location Info Internal Photos This section should include any attestation statements as to testing and compliance required by the rules Examples of some attestations include M 15 121 statement of compliance for scanning receivers E GMDSS references to international requirements E EPIRB prior approval statements by RTCM USCG and COSPAS SARSAT E FAA coordination letters Please note that attestation statements are not required in all cases This section should include the block diagram of the EUT showing all internal oscillators and clock frequencies Although a block diagram is not specifically required for some devices including a block diagram in the application will make processing of it easier Any cover letter connected with the application should be included here Some examples of letters that should go here are a confidentiality request filed pursuant to Sections 0 457 and 0 459 1 letters descri
22. ived in a reasonable time the application will be archived closed The application fee is not refundable An additional fee that is 50 of the original fee will be charged for applications that are re opened after having been closed If you send an application and do not receive an e mail confirming our receipt please immediately contact us and ask about the status of your project Likewise if you submit correspondence or additional exhibits in response to a request and do not receive a reply promptly you should contact us and ask about the status of your project version 2 3 c 2015 page 9 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_ Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide CERTIFICATIONS Original Grants of Authorization are e mailed to the client in PDF format Copies of the Grant for all devices except Part 68 can be obtained by visiting the FCC s electronic filing Site at http transition fcc gov oet ea fccid Select Generic Search type your FCC ID Grantee Code and Equipment Product Code and start the search You will be given the option to view the Grant and may print it from there as well Copies of the Certificate issued for devices under Part 68 are available at the ACTA website http www part68 org tteMain aspx Search for the Approval Certification Number The option to view SDoC or TCB Certification should be selected
23. lete schematic diagram for the network interface circuit for each type of network port used with the system LS GS OPS E amp M digital etc Portions of the circuitry not directly involved with demonstrating compliance with Part 68 requirements need not be disclosed Identify all connections on the schematic going to non certified equipment and describe how compliance with the rules is achieved Identify all leads on the schematic that will be exposed to surge leakage tests and meet the requirements as specified in TIA 968 Parts Lists Provide a parts list of all active and passive circuit components that ensures compliance include all those components shown on the schematic diagram which have galvanic connection to the telco connections and which provide galvanic isolation between the network interface and other circuitry Include the component voltage and current ratings Photographs Provide digital photographs that clearly show equipment construction affecting compliance Photographs should show internal and external placement of components accessory sockets chassis assembly and connections to the network Include the formal test results of your product when measured against the applicable requirements in Part 68 and ACTA adopted standards Test Results The results in the test report should be tabulated in a manner somewhat similar to the following for each applicable operating state of the equipment 1 Rule 2 Signal States 3
24. ngness to provide the Applicant with any technical support It must be signed and dated by an officer of this company Note If the product has not been previously certified the application will be an original filing However if the product has been previously certified the applicant will replace the certification number granted to the Applicant Exhibit C Long list of trade Provide the Trade Names and Model Numbers in Exhibit in a list or names and model numbers table Also indicate for each model if it is new or previously certified Exhibit D Equipment description For new filings i e original filing provide a brief description in 10 words or less of the terminal equipment Example Two line telephone with built in answering machine For modification filings provide a brief description of the technical change If Exhibit C is required supply a description of the differences between all models Provide a technical data sheet and Functional Block Diagram version 2 3 c 2015 page 13 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide REQUIRED EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION Exhibit E Technical specifications Exhibit F Equipment evaluation test data Exhibit G Quality control Exhibit H Equipment label Exhibit J Customer information Schematic Diagrams Provide a comp
25. ome examples of Information not required is any information pertaining to troubleshooting maintenance packing unpacking shipping or warranties version 2 3 c 2015 page 12 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide ANNEX B PART 68 TERMINAL EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION EXHIBITS REQUIRED EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION Intertek Form 730 Available from the TCB Administrator ACTA Submission Form Available for free downloading from the ACTA website at www part68 org documents aspx Exhibit A Reason for application This is essentially the covering letter for the application Summarize the products being certified the reason for the application provide detailed information in Exhibit D and the contact information Exhibit B Letter from Grantee Option 1 Re certification Application Letter from the original giving permission to recertify Grantee giving permission to a new vendor multiple Listee to re certify It must be on the original Grantee s Letterhead signed and dated by an officer of the company of the original Grantee Option 2 Submitted by the original Grantee on behalf of new vendor multiple Listee An original letter on the original Grantee s Letterhead authorizing the new vendor multiple Listee to obtain certification under their trade name and model number and the willi
26. r submittal of information to ACTA for inclusion in the database of approved Telephone Terminal Equipment TTE e TIA TSB 168 A Telecommunications Telephone Terminal Equipment Labeling Requirements e TIA 968 A plus Addenda A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 Telecommunications Telephone Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements for Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network e TIA 1096 Telecommunications Telephone Terminal Equipment Connector Requirements for Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network e Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA Customer Information Additional technical requirements are contained in CFR 47 Part 68 and can be reviewed at the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations e CFR 68 316 68 317 and 68 318 at http ecfr gpoaccess gov cgi t text text idx c ecfr amp sid 7 1f8fe67 154758e4ae9d49060cb57c69 amp tpl ecfrbrowse Title47 47cfr68_main_02 tpl e CFR 47 Part 68 Connection of Terminal equipment to the Telephone Network Additional labeling requirements for devices with handsets are located in CFR 47 Part 68 300 and can be viewed at the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations e CFR at http ecfr gpoaccess gov cgi t text text idx c ecfr amp sid 7 1f8fe67 154758e4ae9d49060cb57c69 amp rgn div8 amp view text amp node 47 3 0 1 1 12 4 9 1 amp idno 47 e CFR 47 Part 68 Connection of Terminal equipment to the Telephone Network Subpart D Conditions for T
27. rer creating a new product identification with permission of the original responsible party or changing the product number from the old FCC Registration number format to the ACTA format Blanket modifications which allow product or product family bearing more than one approval number to be changed with one filing must be made directly with ACTA Intertek can administer the filing process if you wish version 2 3 c 2015 page 2 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide CAN TCBs APPROVE ALL DEVICES TCB s can approve all telephone terminal equipment all ITE and most transmitters including modules and those that require SAR MPE RF exposure see below testing between the frequencies of 300 3000 MHz The FCC has not released certification authority to TCBs for new technologies such as Access BPL Broadband over Power Line learned mode transmitters UWB Ultra Wide Band SDR Software Defined Radio implanted transmitters Part 90 licensed transmitters operating in the 3650 MHz band and U NII radio at 5 GHz that employs DFS Dynamic Frequency Selection An up to date list of RF devices excluded from TCB certification is available from the FCC Knowledge DataBase KDB site at https apps fcc gov oetcf kdb index cfm RF EXPOSURE CONSIDERATIONS All Part 15 unintentional radiators ITE are
28. tification exhibits 0 00 00 ccceceseeseeeeceeecneeeeeeeeneeeeees 11 ANNEX B Part 68 terminal equipment certification exhibits 0 000000 ee 13 ANNEX C Product label formats 0 0 0 0c cecceceecceseceeeeeeeeeceaeeaeeeeeeaecaeeeeeesecnaeeeees 15 ANNEX D User information for RF devices cccceecceseeseeeeeeeecneeeeeeeeneeeeees 16 version 2 3 c 2015 page of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide WELCOME Intertek Testing Services is a global testing and certification organization We are pleased to offer our services for bringing your products to market quickly and economically Intertek has been accredited as a TCB by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation A2LA and has been designated by the NIST and the FCC as a TCB Please visit our web site at http www intertek etlsemko com Telecommunications Certification Bodies or TCB s were first created on June 2 2000 and were allowed to issue Grants of Equipment Authorization Prior to June 2 2000 only the FCC could certify radio equipment and register terminal equipment Over the years the lead time at the FCC has varied from 4 to 10 weeks for radio equipment WHO CAN USE THE TCB PROGRAM Our services are available to manufacturers of equipment and or independent test laboratories who require certifi
29. ts that will be hidden from public view in the FCC database for a period of up to 180 days from the Grant of Authorization or the date of first marketing or sale whichever comes first after which they will become and remain visible The applicant may specify the length of the short term confidentiality period prior to its expiry by letter request to the TCB e permanent confidentiality exhibits that will never appear to public view in the FCC database but are accessible to the FCC A request for confidentiality indicating which type and for which exhibits must be indicated in item 8 of the 731 form and a letter making specific request for confidentiality must accompany the application as a separate exhibit This letter must state exactly which portions of the application are to be held in confidence and for what specific reason Please contact us to obtain a pro forma sample letter Only certain exhibits may be routinely held in permanent or short term confidence with justification Please consult the table on the following page for the available choices Users manuals will only be held in confidence under certain conditions such as when the Manual will only be available to licensed or specially trained personnel Internal photographs will only be held in confidence if the device is sealed using specialty fasteners that cannot be opened using common hand tools or if the PCB s are completely potted version 2 3 c 2015 page 4 of 16
30. ual requirements if frequencies and is subject to the Rules of the Federal Communications Commission FCC any vary by rule part and The FCC requires the issuance of a radio license before operating on GMRS frequencies may contain instructions Violations of FCC rules and unlicensed operation on GMRS frequencies may subject the for RF safety compliance radio operator to serious penalties as provided in Sections 501 and 502 of the Communications Act as amended Example i When operating on channels 1 7 or 15 22 this radio is using GMRS frequencies In GMRS FRS radio Parts addition to having a license before using these channels every GMRS user must cooperate in 95A and 95B sharing channels with other GMRS users by monitoring the channel before initiating transmissions waiting until communications in progress are completed before initiating transmissions except in an emergency engaging in only permissible communications limiting transmissions to the minimum practical transmission time and using the call sign issued by the FCC for station identification To comply with FCC RF safety guidelines keep the transmitter at least 2 5 cm from the head or body while the transmitter is operating version 2 3 c 2015 page 16 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com
31. urer agent or test laboratory inquiry rules interpretation review capabilities acceptance including application 730 or 731 certification agreement exhibit files and payment ae administrative review begins denial if site is not FCC listed for Parts 15 or 18 rules interpretation possible request for v clarification or more information denial of application yes possible request for interpretation possible request for interpretation check database for identical FCC ID or FCC enforcement admin and technical evaluation o yes n favorable if yes deny appl if no file appl file with FCC or ACTA copy of certificate to customer certification Archive surveillance certification files certificate other required data fields Letter of indemnification to ACTA notification to FCC if surveillance failure from FCC de certify notification version 2 3 c 2015 page 6 of 16 Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough MA 01719 USA Phone 978 635 2662 Fax 978 263 7086 E mail TCB_Admin intertek com Intertek TCB User s Guide TEST REQUIREMENTS amp ASSESSMENT TCB s are required to accept test reports and applications from any credible source We are obliged by our accreditation to assure that the data in test reports is reasonable and we can do that by knowing your accreditations or performing an audit Test reports for P
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