Data Sheet

Agency Certifications
United States (FCC)
The Model RF220 modules comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling
requirements, FCC notices, and antenna usage guidelines is required. In order to comply with FCC Certification
requirements, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must fulfill the following requirements.
1. The system integrator must place an exterior label on the outside of the final product housing the RF220
Modules. FCCLabel on page 11 below shows the contents that must be included on this label.
2. RF220 Modules may only be used with the antenna that has been tested and approved for use with the
module. Please refer to the antenna table provided in this section.
OEM Labeling Requirements
NOTICE: The OEM must make sure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible exterior
label on the outside of the final product housing that displays the contents shown in FCCLabel on page 11 below.
MANUFACTURERSNAME
BRANDNAMEor TRADENAME
Contains RF220 FCC ID: U90-RF220
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This
device may not cause harmful interferences, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Figure 1.8: FCCLabel
FCC Notices
WARNING: The RF220 modules have been tested by the FCC for use with other products without further
certification (as per FCC Section 2.1091). Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by
Synapse Wireless Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE: OEM’s must certify final end product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC Sections 15.107 and
15.109) before declaring compliance of their final product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
NOTICE: The RF220 modules have been certified for remote and base radio applications. If the module will be used
for portable applications as defined by the FCC, the device must undergo SAR testing.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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