User's Guide

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WARNING!
Operators must be familiar with the requirements of the FCC
Part 15 Regulations prior to operating any link using this
equipment. For installations outside the United States, contact
local authorities for applicable regulations.
Interference Environment
Manufacturers and operators of spread-spectrum devices are reminded that the operation of
these devices is subject to the conditions that:
• any received interference, including interference from industrial, scientific, and
medical (ISM) operations, must be accepted; and
• these devices are not permitted to cause harmful interference to other radio services.
If the operation of these systems does cause harmful interference, the operator of the spread-
spectrum system must correct the interference problem, even if such correction requires the
Part 15 transmitter to cease operation. The FCC does not exempt spread-spectrum devices
from this latter requirement regardless of the application. The FCC strongly recommends that
utilities, cellular stations, public safety services, government agencies, and others that provide
critical communication services exercise due caution to determine if there are any nearby
radio services that can be affected by their communications.
Operational Requirements
In accordance with the FCC Part 15 regulations:
1. The maximum peak power output of the intentional radiator shall not exceed one (1)
watt for all spread-spectrum systems operating in the 902-908 MHz band.
2. Stations operating in the 902-908 MHz band may use transmitting antennas of
directional gain greater that 6 dBi, provided the peak output power from the intentional
radiator is reduced by the amount in dB that the directional gain of the antenna
exceeds 6 dBi.
3. The operator of a spread-spectrum system is responsible for ensuring that the system
is operated in the manner outlined in
Interference Environment
on page 12 and
Operational Requirements
on page 12.
Warnings and Advisories
General Advisory
Operator and maintenance personnel must be familiar with the related safety requirements
before they attempt to install or operate the LMS3200 equipment.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the public is not exposed to excessive
Radio Frequency (RF) levels. The applicable regulations can be obtained from local
authorities.