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RK-Wi.232DTS-FCC Rapid Development Kit User’s Manual

8 Usage Guidelines for FCC Compliance

The FCC-Wi232DTS modules included in this rapid development kit have been awarded a FCC modular

approval. That means that this module, when integrated into your end product, requires no FCC part 15

testing as long as the following guidelines are met. Failure to meet any of the following guidelines will

prevent the inheritance of the FCC modular certification.

8.1 Antenna Selection

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, an antenna with no more than 3dBi gain must be

used. This module has been tested with the following antennas:

Radiotronix Part Number Antenna Type Antenna Gain DTS Mode LP Mode

ANT-915-04A RP ¼ Wave Helical 2dBi Approved Approved

ANT-915-02A RP ¼ Wave Whip 3dBi Approved Approved

ANT-915-06A RP ½ Wave Dipole 3dBi Approved NOT Approved

The module, when used in DTS mode, may be used with any of the above three antennas and maintain

the requirements of the FCC grant. When operating the module in LP mode, it must be coupled to one of

the approved ¼ wave antennas; in this mode, the module may not be used in conjunction with the ½

wave dipole antenna (see above).

An approved antenna must be directly attached to the module’s reverse-polarity SMA connector in the

final application to inherit the FCC modular certification.

8.2 Module Modification

The module must not be physically altered in any way. If any connections are made to the module that

bypass the module pins, socket, or antenna connector, the FCC modular certification cannot be inherited.

8.3 End Product Labeling Requirements

Pursuant to FCC public notice DA 00-1407, the end product must be labeled on its exterior with the

following verbiage:

“Contains FCC ID: Q7V-3F090003X”

8.4 Additional FCC Testing Requirements

While the module’s FCC certification can be inherited (presuming the guidelines are met), additional

testing will be required to achieve full FCC compliance for your end-product. The integrator is required to

perform unintentional radiator testing on the final product per FCC sections 15.107 and 15.109.

Additional, product-specific testing might be required. Please contact the FCC regarding regulatory

requirements for your application.