User's Manual

Eagle II GSM Radio Module Technical Manual Preliminary Draft: 08/31/00 41
Part Number: 07100017 version 00.04
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Instructions to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
To comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969, operation of an FCC-regulated transmitter may not result in human exposure to
radio frequency radiation in excess of the applicable health and safety guidelines
established by the FCC. Further information on RF exposure issues may be found in the
FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Bulletin Number 65, "Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields" and Supplement C, "Additional Information for Evaluating
Compliance of Mobile and Portable Devices with FCC Limits for Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Emissions." Both of these documents are available via the Internet at
the OET web site: http://www.fcc.gov/oet
The Eagle II products are GSM radio transceivers, which operate under the authority of
47 CFR Part 24, Subpart E of the FCC Rules and Regulations. When installed and
operated in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual, these devices
comply with current FCC regulations regarding human exposure to radio frequency
radiation.
The following installation and operation restrictions apply to all Eagle II products:
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This device may only be used in fixed and mobile applications.
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Portable applications, as defined by the FCC, are prohibited.
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The use of this device for desktop and other applications where the antenna can
easily be relocated are considered by the FCC to be mobile applications.
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A separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.87 inches) between the antenna and the
body of the user and other persons must be maintained at all times
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In FIXED applications, antenna gain is limited to a maximum of 7 dBi, with a
corresponding Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) of 37 dBm / 5 W.
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In MOBILE applications, antenna gain is limited to a maximum of 3 dBi, with a
corresponding EIRP of 33 dBm / 2 W.
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End products must provide instructions to ensure compliance with radio frequency
radiation exposure requirements.
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A warning label visible to all persons exposed to the antenna and identical to that
described in this manual must be displayed on or next to the antenna.
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Separate FCC approval for RF exposure compliance is required for end products that
do not meet these conditions.
Antenna gain is defined as gain in dBi (dB referenced to an isotropic radiator) minus
cabling loss.
Note:
Additional care must be taken by the installer and/or user of the Eagle II
products to ensure proper antenna selection and installation. Adherence to the
above conditions is necessary to comply with FCC requirements for safe operation
regarding exposure to RF radiation.
Depending upon the application and type of product into which the Eagle II module has
been incorporated, specific OEM actions and responsibilities required to meet these
conditions vary. However, in all cases the primary concern is to ensure compliance with
current FCC guidelines and regulations that limit human exposure to radio frequency
radiation.
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