FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW Operation Guide for FANW Module Operation Guide for FANW Module 1. Product Overview FANW wireless module is a proprietary modem designed and manufactured by Continental FANW wireless module is a proprietary modem designed and manufactured by Continental FANW wireless module is a proprietary modem designed and manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. The modem will be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules Automotive Systems, Inc. The modem will be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules Automotive Systems, Inc. The modem will be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules
(DCMs) designed and produced by Continental for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will b
(DCMs) designed and produced by Continental for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will b
(DCMs) designed and produced by Continental for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will be installed into vehicles during the OEMs factory assembly process and will not be accessible installed into vehicles during the OEMs factory assembly process and will not be accessible installed into vehicles during the OEMs factory assembly process and will not be accessible without use of special tools. Primary use without use of special tools. Primary use-cases are data-centric with data and voice centric with data and voice connections to Telematics Service Providers (TSP). FANW also supports WiFi connections to Telematics Service Providers (TSP). FANW also supports WiFi connections to Telematics Service Providers (TSP). FANW also supports WiFi and will be used provide WiFi Hotspot functionality within the vehicle. used provide WiFi Hotspot functionality within the vehicle. Fig. 1. Top view of FANW module. Fig. 2. Bottom view of FANW module. Fig. 1. Top view of FANW module. Fig. 2. Bottom view of FANW module. Fig. 1. Top view of FANW module. Fig. 2. Bottom view of FANW module. FANW Feature Table:
Feature Cellular Operating Bands WiFi Operating Bands and Protocols WiFi Operating Bands and Protocols Application Interface Description LTE FDD: 17, 4, 2 and 5 WCDMA: II and V 2.4 GHz:
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n 5 GHz:
- 802.11a
- 802.11n USB 4 wire UART 2 wire UART Audio: PCM ACC_POWER_ON pin ACC_POWER_ON pin Hardware Reset Pin FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW BOOT_OK status pin MSG indicator pin JTAG Antenna interface (Primary, MIMO) JTAG Antenna interface (Primary, MIMO) LTE data rates: up to 100MBps DL / 50Mbps LTE data rates: up to 100MBps DL / 50Mbps UL WiFi data rates:
- 802.11a up to 54 Mbit/s 802.11a up to 54 Mbit/s
- 802.11b up to 11 Mbit/s 802.11b up to 11 Mbit/s
- 802.11g up to 54 Mbit/s Mbit/s
- 802.11n up to 150 Mbit/s 802.11n up to 150 Mbit/s Data Services 2. Regulatory Compliance Notes Regulatory Compliance Notes FCC:
This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The FCC ID for this device is LHJ-FANW. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
FCC ID for this device is LHJ FANW. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry of Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canadas license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to This device complies with Industry Canadas license on is subject to the following two conditions:
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. This radio transmitter (2807E-FANW) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with This radio transmitter (2807E FANW) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain i the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types ndicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. are strictly prohibited for use with this device. FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW Le prsent metteur radio (2807E Le prsent metteur radio (2807E-FANW) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour FANW) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci ctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. 3. Device Installation and User Manual Device Installation and User Manual The FANW module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental The FANW module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental The FANW module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. for integration into telematics control units manufactured by Automotive Systems, Inc. for integration into telematics control units manufactured by Automotive Systems, Inc. for integration into telematics control units manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. for automo Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. for automotive OEMs. i. The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. ii. During manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the During manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the During manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the pcb of the integrated device. pcb of the integrated device. iii. The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to connect the FANW modules to antennas inside the integrated device. connect the FANW modules to antennas inside the integrated device. The typical reference design for the trace layout, including pcb stack-up and trace length is as The typical reference design for the trace layout, including pcb stack up and trace length is as described and shown in a Figure 3 below:
described and shown in a Figure 3 below:
Typical RF trace layout between the FANW module and RF Connector:
Typical RF trace layout between the FANW module and RF Connector:
- Recommended RF Connector Type: Fakra Recommended RF Connector Type: Fakra
- Main LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO1) is X203. Main LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO1) is X203. o Recommended RF trace length is less than 40 mm. Recommended RF trace length is less than 40 mm.
- Diversity LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO2) is X202. LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO2) is X202. o Recommended RF trace length is less than 45 mm. Recommended RF trace length is less than 45 mm.
- WiFi antenna connector is X201. WiFi antenna connector is X201. o Recommended RF trace length is less than 50 mm. Recommended RF trace length is less than 50 mm. FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW Fig. 3. Typical trace routing recommended for use with the FANW module. Fig. 3. Typical trace routing recommended for use with the FANW module. Fig. 3. Typical trace routing recommended for use with the FANW module. FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
- PCB Material: FR 4
- PCB design information:
PCB design information:
- Microstrip on layer 1 with ground on layer 2 / 50 ohm Single Ended Line/ 840 Microstrip on layer 1 with ground on layer 2 / 50 ohm Single Ended Line/ 840 Microstrip on layer 1 with ground on layer 2 / 50 ohm Single Ended Line/ 840 mm W 840 mm
- Stripline on layer 2 with ground on layers 1&3 / 50 Ohm Single Ended Line/ 405 Stripline on layer 2 with ground on layers 1&3 / 50 Ohm Single Ended Line/ 405 Stripline on layer 2 with ground on layers 1&3 / 50 Ohm Single Ended Line/ 405 mm W Fig. 4. Recommended PCB stack-up information for use while integrating FANW module. Fig. 4. Recommended PCB stack information for use while integrating FANW module. FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW iv. Automotive OEM is responsible for ensuring that the end Automotive OEM is responsible for ensuring that the end-user has no manual instructions user has no manual instructions to remove or install module. to remove or install module. v. The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Par The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Par The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Part 2.1091(b). vi. No other operation configurations are allowed. No other operation configurations are allowed. vii. Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by Continental could void authorization to use this equipment. Continental could void authorization to use this equipment. viii. The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or persons and must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The integrator is responsible for fulfilling FCC and IC requirements for the integrated ements for the integrated device. ix. The integrator is responsible for fulfilling FCC and IC requir If Continental chooses to re-use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with an external label containing the integrated modems FCC ID. For example, the label can an external label containing the integrated modems FCC ID. For example, the label can an external label containing the integrated modems FCC ID. For example, the label can include text Contains device with FCC I include text Contains device with FCC ID: LHJ-FANW and IC: 2807E-FAN FANW. 4. Antenna requirements for use with FANW module:
Antenna requirements for use with FANW module:
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna transmitter. The FANW module is for use with external antennas ONLY. The FANW module is for use with external antennas ONLY. For all LTE/WCDMA operating bands the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including For all LTE/WCDMA operating bands the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including For all LTE/WCDMA operating bands the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including cable loss. For WiFi 2.4 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 2 dBi including cable For WiFi 2.4 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 2 dBi including cable For WiFi 2.4 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 2 dBi including cable loss. For WiFi 5 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including cable loss. For WiFi 5 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including cable loss. For WiFi 5 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including cable loss. The maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the The maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the The maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the above mentioned values. This radio transmitter (FCC ID: LHJ-FANW; IC: 2807E-FANW) has been approved by FCC This radio transmitter (FCC ID: LHJ
) has been approved by FCC and Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum and Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum and Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. the maximum gain indicated for that type, are str ictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio (ID: LHJ-FANW; IC: 2807E-FANW) a t approuv par Le prsent metteur radio (ID: LHJ FANW) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenn gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est e non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. 5. Instructions to OEMs:
Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the follow Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the follow Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the following information into the car users manual (i.e. for the DCM):
information into the car users manual (i.e. for the DCM):
1. End-users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance:
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance:
2. A separate section should clearly state FCC RF Exposure requirements:
A separate section should clearly state FCC RF Exposure requirements:
3. Required operating conditions for end users. Required operating conditions for end users. 4. The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons, and must not transmit simultaneously with any other least 20cm from all persons, and must not transmit simultaneously with any other transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. transmitter product procedures. 5. The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts 15, 22H, 24E, and 27. 6. Clear instructions describing the other partys responsibility to obtain station licensing. ing the other partys responsibility to obtain station licensing. ing the other partys responsibility to obtain station licensing.