User's Manual

S2510 Reader - Reference Guide April ’00

5.1 FCC/PTT Regulations

The TIRIS Reader RF produces emissions at 134.2 kHz. The radiation of the funda-

mental and the harmonics will vary with the type of antenna and other devices or

functions connected to the Reader.

Prior to operating the S251B Reader together with antenna(s) and power supply, the

required FCC, PTT or relevant government agency approvals must be ob-

tained.Sale, lease or operation in some countries may be subject to prior approval by

the government or other organizations.

5.2 Important note to Purchasers/Users of the S251B Reader in the U.S.A.

The TIRIS Reader is considered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

to be a "subassembly". As such, no prior approval is required to import, sell or other-

wise market the Reader in the United States. In order to form a functioning radio fre-

quency (RF) device, the Reader must be connected to a suitable antenna and power

supply. A radio frequency device may not be operated unless authorized by the FCC

nor may a radio frequency device be marketed (i.e. sold, leased, imported, or adver-

tised for sale or lease) without the prior grant of an FCC equipment authorization.

FCC authorization to operate an RF device may take one of two forms: first, the FCC

may grant the user an experimental license; second, the FCC may issue an equip-

ment authorization permitting use of the RF device on an unlicensed basis. TI can

assist the user in obtaining an experimental license that will cover a specific installa-

tion of the S251B Reader in a specific site or sites. Experimental authorizations are

appropriate to cover operations during the development of an RF device. A grant of

equipment authorization (known as "certification") must be obtained from the FCC

before RF devices are marketed or operated on a non development basis.

DEVICES CONSTRUCTED FOR EVALUATION INCORPORATING THIS Reader

SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY UNDER AN EXPERIMENTAL LICENSE ISSUED

BY THE FCC AND MAY NOT BE MARKETED. BEFORE ANY DEVICE CONTAIN-

ING THIS Reader IS MARKETED, AN EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE

DEVICE MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE FCC.

Prospective marketers of devices containing this Reader are responsible for obtain-

ing the necessary equipment authorization. Upon request TI can provide assistance

in obtaining FCC approval to market devices incorporating this Reader.

5.3 WARNING

Care must be taken when handling the S251B. High voltage across the antenna ter-

minals could be harmful to your health. If the antenna insulation is damaged the an-

tenna should not be connected to the Reader.