FCC ID: 2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 EMP-Protected Land-Mobile Radio

BNET Vehicular (a BSX Product) Deployment and Installation Manual FCC ID: 2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 Proprietary Notice This document contains tradesecret information of commercial value, proprietary to EIS Council/RAFAEL. It is prohibited to copy, use, or transmit this document and/or any part thereof to any unauthorized persons. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 1 of 17 1. 2. 3. 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 3 CHAPTER 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 8 CHAPTER 4 DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATION......................................................................... 13 BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 2 of 17 1. CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1. PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL This manual describes the BNET Vehicular and details the operating and deployment procedures performed on the system. 1.2. ARRANGEMENT OF THIS MANUAL This manual includes the following chapters :

Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides general information on the scope and arrangement of the manual, a list of applicable documents, general safety instructions, definition of warnings, This chapter provides safety instructions for technicians and operators of the BNET system. When working with the system, follow these safety instructions to avoid physical cautions and notes. Chapter 2 - Safety Instructions injury or damage to equipment. Chapter 3 - System Description components, and block diagram. Chapter 4 - Deployment and Operation This chapter describes the: systems purpose, main features, main subsystems including This chapter provides the procedures for installing the system, including specification of required personnel, tools, and materials. In addition, this chapter provides the procedures for maintenance and operational system deployment. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 3 of 17 1.3. FCC WARNING AND NOTIFICATIONS authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. To comply with FCC RE exposure regulations, personnel operating this device in a General or Uncontrolled Exposure environment should maintain a minimum separation distance of 78cm between the user and the LMR antenna 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the separation between the equipment and receiving module, Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving module is connected, and/or Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with 47 CFR 90.203(j) (1) and is capable of operating in the analog FM mode on the nationwide public safety interoperability channels in the 450-470 MHz band, as appropriate. 1.4. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 4 of 17 Warnings and cautions precede the text to which they apply. Notes may precede or follow applicable text, depending upon the material to be highlighted. Warnings, cautions or notes are concise statements used to emphasize important or critical data. The definitions of warning, caution and note are as follows:

A warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, tatement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel or long term health hazards. A caution highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment or loss of mission effectiveness. NOTE A note highlights or clarifies an essential system description or operating or maintenance procedure, condition or statement. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 5 of 17 2.1. SCOPE 2. CHAPTER 2 Safety Instructions This chapter provides safety instructions for technicians and operators of the BNET system. When working with the system, follow these safety instructions to avoid physical injury and damage to equipment. 2.2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions in this chapter are in addition to, and do not replace, the local regulations and standards that are relevant to the operation and maintenance of the BNET system. 1) In the event of injury, seek immediate medical attention. 2) Only trained personnel are permitted to perform BNET system operation and maintenance tasks, including all safety aspects. Follow the general safety instructions in this chapter and safety instructions for specific cases. 2.3. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS DC power sources:

The BNET Vehicular system environment exposes personnel to risk of electrocution from To avoid electricity hazards, apply the following and any other applicable safety instructions according to local regulations and standards:

Make sure that each BNET Vehicular subsystem is properly grounded. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 6 of 17 1) Before connecting a power cable to any BNET Vehicular system:

Inspect all electrical connectors for damage. Inspect the entire length of the cable for damage, ensuring there are no Never connect or disconnect electrical connectors in a damp 2) Before performing replacement or maintenance procedures on electrical and Make sure the unit is disconnected from an external power supply Post warning signs not to connect the power. exposed wires. environment. electronic systems:

source. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 7 of 17 3.1. SCOPE 3. CHAPTER 3 System Description This chapter describes: the system purpose, main features, main subsystems including their components, and block diagram. 3.2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

(See Figure 3-1 and Table 3-1) The BNET is a communication system that is used to transfer and receive audio & data. Figure 3- 1 : General Description 3.3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION This section describes the BNET controls, indicators and connectors. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 8 of 17 3.3.1. BNET VEHICULAR Figure 3- 2: BNET Vehicular BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 9 of 17 No. Item/Connector Type Description 1. Datal J10 Connector communication. Connect data cable that Transmits and receives data via Ethernet Connect audio cable that Transfers audio signals:

4. Audio J12 Connector Earphones out PTT input Speaker out 5. ANT J2 Connects the UHF Antenna RF connector 6. PWR J9 Connector Input 24 VDC power for unit operation 10. On/Off switch Switch Turns on/ off the BNET 11. Indication lights Description of the BNET from left to right:

Led 1. Green light indicates if the BNET is on/ off. 2. Middle and right light are inactive in Blacksky V1. 12. Conf-preset Switch are logical networks (voice groups). Enables switching between different presets. Each preset can be 13. Zeroize Switch Deletes all BNET encryption key data not in use. 14. GPS J8 Connects the GPS Antenna RF connector Table 3- 1: BNET Vehicular BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 10 of 17 3.3.2. HANDSET Figure 3- 3: Handset No. Item/Connector Type Description 1. PTT Button Enables transmission by pressing and holding. NOTE:

When the button is not pressed the BNET is in reception mode. Pressing the button provides the PTT control of the audio system. 2. Speaker

Enables sound output. 3. Audio connector Connector Connects the Handset 4. Microphone

Enables Sound Input Table 3- 2: Handset BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 11 of 17 3.3.3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION General block diagram and chasis of the BNET Vehicular. Figure 3- 4: General Block Diagram BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 12 of 17 infrastructure chassis BNET DC/DC I/O slot Spare slot Spare slot Spare DPU slot Spare SBC PSU RF Module

#1 RF Module

#2 Front Panel Plane Back Passive 4.1. SCOPE 4. CHAPTER 4 Deployment and Operation This chapter provides the procedures for maintenance and operational system deployment. In addition, this chapter provides the procedures for system deployment, including specification of required personnel, tools, and materials. This section provides the procedures for maintenance system deployment of BNET 4.2. DEPLOYMENT vehicular. 4.2.1. BNET VEHICULAR This section describes the BNET vehicular deployment. 4.2.1.1. BNET Operational Deployment When installing in vehicle- (see figure 4-1) a. Place the BNET (1) on the BNET adapter (6). b. Hand tighten two hooking devices

(2) that attach the BNET (1) to the BNETadapter (6).

*for office installations-

c. Connect power cable to PWR J9 connector (4). d. Connect GPS antenna cable to J8 connector (3). e. Connect UHF antenna cable to J2 connector (5). f. Power up the vehicular BNET according to section 4.2.2. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 13 of 17 Figure 4- 1: BNET Operational Deployment BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 14 of 17 4.2.1.2. BNET Maintenance Deployment a. Install power cable connector on PWR J9 connector (2). b. Connect GPS antenna connector to J8 connector (1). c. Connect attenuator (if needed) to the UHF antenna. d. Power up the power supply and the BNET vehicular according to section 4.2.2 e. Connect UHF antenna connector to J2 connector (3). BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 15 of 17 4.2.2. BNET VEHICULAR POWER UP To power up the BNET Vehicular, perform the following steps:

a. Turn on power supply that provide 24v Make sure that the voltage indication indicates 24v 6V Dc (1). Make sure that the current indication indicates 10A 3A (3). NOTE NOTE If voltage indication does not indicate 24v, turn the Rotary control (2) to the required position. b. Power up the BNET Vehicular by setting the switch to on (1). Result: Green light appears (2). Figure 4- 2: BNET Vehicular BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 16 of 17 4.2.3. BNET VEHICULAR POWER DOWN a. Power down the BNET Vehicular by setting the switch to off (1). b. Make sure that the green light is off (2). 4.3. SETUP AND OPERATION This section provides describes the setup and operation of the BNET The BNET radio comes preprogrammed from the manufacturer on the required operational 4.3.1. Radio programming frequencies. Operating frequencies can only be modified by Rafael (the manufacturer), or properly trained service or maintenance personnel utilizing proprietary software. The customer is responsible for ensuring that only properly trained personnel have access to the installed radios and the programming software. BNET (a BSX Product) Operation Manual Office: 972 (0) 73-3354727 Fax : 972 (0) 733354291 Page 17 of 17

The FCC ID is printed on a MIL-P-15024 Type H aluminum metal foto, 0.5mm, which is permanently bonded to the EUT with 3M-467 adhesive tape. BNET FCC ID: 2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001

Authority to Act as Agent Date: May 20, 2020 American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern:

Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc./Kathy Grzovic is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Certification Body, Inc. (ACB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. We also declare that the information provided to the FCC is true and correct to the best of our knowledge (47 CFR 2.911(d)) and we have been informed of the grantee responsibilities (47 CFR 2.909) with regard to certified equipment. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date:

___May 20, 2021_(one year) _Christopher A. Beck__

(Print name) __Chief Scientist and V.P. for Policy__

(Signature) By:

Title:

On behalf of: ___EIS Council__________ Telephone:

(Company Name) __Office: 202-248-5025, Mobile: 202-746-9750________ 1

Request for Confidentiality Date: 28 May 2020 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: FCC ID: 2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 Pursuant to FCC 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 0.459, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Exhibit Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Theory of Operation Parts List & Placement/BOM Tune-Up Procedure Schematics Test Setup Photos Users Manual EIS Council_ has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of (180)1 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public before the requested period has expired. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. Sincerely, By:

(Signature/Title) ______Christopher A. Beck

(Print name) 1

May 28, 2020 To whom it may concern, The EIS Council requests the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provide Long-

Term Confidentiality of all internal photographs of the following product: FCC ID:

2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 herein referred to as the Bnet-V. The Bnet-V is and advanced Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP) protected Software Defined Radio (SDR) being adapted from military use, to use by non-military government and critical infrastructure as well. As an advanced EMP protected SDR radio, the Bnet-V will provide survivable emergency communications for non-military government and critical infrastructure disaster response. In order to prevent the internal photographs and internal circuitry from becoming public or being disclosed to unauthorized personnel, the EIS Council contemplates taking the following steps. 1. Equipment sales will not be made to the general public through third-party distribution channels, but limited to direct sales to customers engaged in the providing of critical infrastructure functions and non-military government agencies. 2. All sales will be secured with an NDA which outlines the customers responsibilities in securing and safeguarding the equipment internal circuitry from disclosure. 3. Tamper resistant tags will be used to identify unauthorized access to internal circuitry. 4. Labels will be affixed to the equipment warning against unauthorized access. 5. All repairs requiring access to the internal circuitry will be conducted by Rafael Advanced System ltd. (manufacturer) or by professional trained and certified by EIS Council and limited by an NDA. EIS Council has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition"

would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. By:

(Signature) Christopher A. Beck

(Print Name) Chief Scientist and V.P. for Policy EIS Council

(Company Name) Office: 202-248-5025, Mobile: 202-746-9750 1 Title:

On behalf of:

Telephone:

June 19, 2020 To whom it may concern, The EIS Council is requesting certification of the Bnet radio under FCC ID:

2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 for operations within the frequency range from 450 MHz-

470 MHz, under the Federal Communications Commissions rules part 90. The EIS Council understands that located within this frequency range are multiple non-

Part 90 bands that are not authorized for use under part 90. The EIS Council further understands that only those frequencies authorized under part 90 of the FCC rules are available for use, and that operating a device on unauthorized frequencies is a violation of FCC rules. Pursuant KDB 634817 D01 Freq Range Listing for Grants v04r01 (II), (d), the EIS Council will ensure that FCC ID: 2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 is programmed only for the frequencies authorized in item d or allowed by the rule parts applied under, and will only be used to provide analog narrowband radio operation on the above mentioned authorized frequencies. Please direct any questions to the undersigned. ______________________

(Signature) Christopher A. Beck

(Print Name) Chief Scientist and V.P. for Policy EIS Council

(Company Name) Office: 202-248-5025, Mobile: 202-746-9750 By:

Title:

On behalf of:

Telephone:

1

June 24. 2020 To whom it may concern, All Bnet radio systems sold or operated in the United States under the FCC ID:

2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 will meet the required spectrum efficiency standard of one voice channel per 6.5 KHz of channel bandwidth as specified in 47 CFR 90.203 (j) (5). Address any questions or concerns to the undersigned. By:

Title:

On behalf of:

Telephone:

(Signature) Christopher A. Beck

(Print Name) Chief Scientist and V.P. for Policy EIS Council

(Company Name) Office: 202-248-5025, Mobile: 202-746-9750 1

June 18, 2020 To whom it may concern, The EIS Council is requesting certification of the Bnet radio under FCC ID:

2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001. The Bnet radio is an advanced Software Defined Radio (SDR) manufactured by Rafael Advanced System ltd and utilized as an advanced Combat Net Radio by various military and government agencies around the world. United States critical infrastructure, specifically members of the power utility, have requested to use the Bnet, with its robust Electro Magnetic Protection (EMP) of internal electronics, to support their Land Mobile Radio operations at certain key facilities. Therefore, we are seeking certification of the modified Bnet radio to only operate as an analog, narrowband radio in the spectral range from 450 MHz to 470 MHz. While certain accompanying documentation may refer to the Bnet as a Software Defined Radio (SDR), the EIS Council understands, and any customers will be duly notified that:

1. We are neither requesting the 2AVVL0BSXR1BNETV001 to be authorized as an SDR;

2. Nor that it operates as an SDR as defined by the FCC. Please direct any questions to the undersigned. By:

Title:

On behalf of:

Telephone:

(Signature) Christopher A. Beck

(Print Name) Chief Scientist and V.P. for Policy EIS Council

(Company Name) Office: 202-248-5025, Mobile: 202-746-9750 1