FCC ID: QZC-SNRGK4 Non-Metering Gatekeeper/Synergynet Router

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(FHSS) radio operating in the 902-928MHz ISM frequency band. The SNRGK4 PCBA enables operation in an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) that uses a proprietary network architecture and protocol devised by Honeywell Elster. The 900MHz radio may operate in two modes: The Energy Axis (EA) mode or SynergyNet mode. The EA mode is Elsters legacy mode of operation while the SynergyNet mode is compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4g standard for Smart Metering Utility Networks. SNRGK4 also contains an optional FCC and ISED Canada certified LTE CAT 4 module. SNRGK4 Product has total three variants G01 Basic variant, 900 MHz Radio with optional Ethernet communication G02 900 MHz Radio with Optional LTE module and off board 900MHz Passive Band pass Filter. G03 900 MHz radio with optional Ethernet Communication and optional off board 900MHz Passive Band pass Filter. Table 1: 900MHz Radio Specifications for 25-Channel 250mW EA Operation Classification Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Maximum Output Power 250mW Operating Frequency Band 902.4 927.6MHz Number of Channels Channel Spacing Mode Data Rate 25 400kHz EA LAN1 35.56kbps EA LAN2 142.22kbps Occupied Bandwidth 20 dB Occupied Bandwidth 99%

Channel Dwell Time 250kHz < BW < 400kHz 250kHz < BW < 400kHz 250kHz < BW < 400kHz 250kHz < BW < 400kHz

< 0.4 seconds within a 10 second period Table 2: 900MHz Radio Specifications for 50-Channel 0.5W SynergyNet Operation Classification Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Maximum Output Power 0.5W Operating Frequency Band 902.4 927.6MHz Number of Channels Channel Spacing Mode 50 400kHz SynergyNet Data Rate FSK Occupied Bandwidth 20 dB 100kHz < BW < 400kHz for 50/150/200kbps data rates 50, 150, 200kbps Honeywell Confidential FSK Occupied Bandwidth 99%

100kHz < BW < 400kHz for 50/150/200kbps data rates Channel Dwell Time

< 0.4 seconds within a 20 second period for 50kbps data rate

< 0.4 seconds within a 10 second period for 150/200kbps data rates Table 3: Optional LTE Radio Specifications Classification Maximum Output Power LTE Bands Data Rate LTE Modem 218.78 mW 2, 4, 5, 12, 13 LTE FDD: Max 150Mbps (DL)/Max 50Mbps (UL) FCC and Industry Canada Compliance The radio module is an integral discrete circuit of main router board. It has no user-serviceable parts. USER INFORMATION (PART 15.105) 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 the receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help If you experience trouble with this equipment, please use the Return Material Authorization (RMA) feature available at the Online Customer Services at www.elstersolutions.com. Do not attempt to repair this equipment yourself unless you are replacing the entire module. COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (FCC PART 15.19 AND INDUSTRY CANADA) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. NONC DE CONFORMIT Cet appareil est conforme la Partie 15 des rgles de la FCC et aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'utilisation de cet appareil est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interfrences nocives et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interfrences reues notamment celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement intempestif de l'appareil. ANTENNA COMPLIANCE Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour l'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le Honeywell Confidential type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas l'intensit ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante. SNRGK4 Router Board: This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type 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. SNRGK4 Router Board: Le prsent metteur radio a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. 900Mhz Antenna Enclosure mount, Off-board fixed 3.0dBi 900Mhz antenna is secured to the enclosure bulkhead by a nut on the inside, which can only be removed only by opening the enclosure. Enclosure is held shut by 4 screws in addition to latch and a sealing applied by utility. Enclosure is mounted on utility pole typically at 6 height, which can be accessed or opened only by utility authorized personnel. Optional LTE Antenna Enclosure mount, off board fixed Diversity LTE antennas: 4.1 dBi from 698-960MHz, 2.9dBi from 1710-

2170Mhz, 0.6dBi from 2500-2700 MHz WARNING (PART 15.21) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Elster could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RF RADIATION SAFETY GUIDELINES This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. DIRECTIVES DE SCURIT DE RADIOFRQUENCE Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations dfinies par la Commission Fdral des Communications (FCC) pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis une distance d'au moins 20 cm de sparation de toutes personnes COLLOCATION STATEMENT This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. DCLARATION DE CO-LOCALISATION Cet metteur ne doit pas tre co-localis ou oprant en conjonction avec aucune autre antenne ou transmetteur. Honeywell Confidential

Elster Solutions 208 S Rogers Lane Raleigh, NC 27610-2144 United States T +1 919 212 4800 F +1 919 212 4801 www.elster.com Date: 12 April 2022 Anti-Drug Statement Applicant Name: Elster Solutions, LLC Product Name: SNRGK4 Model Number: SNRGK4 FCC ID: QZC-SNRGK4 The applicant must certify that neither the applicant nor any party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits, that include FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862 because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the definition of a "party" for these purposes. Does the applicant or authorized agent so certify? Yes I certify that I am authorized to sign this application. All of the statements herein and the exhibits attached hereto, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In accepting a Grant of Equipment Authorization as a result of the representations made in this application, the applicant is responsible for (1) labeling the equipment with the exact FCC ID specified in this application, (2) compliance statement labeling pursuant to the applicable rules, and (3) compliance of the equipment with the applicable technical rules. If the applicant is not the actual manufacturer of the equipment, appropriate arrangements have been made with the manufacturer to ensure that production units of this equipment will continue to comply with the FCC's technical requirements. Authorizing an agent to sign this application, is done solely at the applicant's discretion; however, the applicant remains responsible for all statements in this application. If an agent has signed this application on behalf of the applicant, a written letter of authorization which includes information to enable the agent to respond to the above section 5301 (Anti-Drug Abuse) Certification statement has been provided by the applicant. It is understood that the letter of authorization must be submitted to the FCC upon request, and that the FCC reserves the right to contact the applicant directly at any time. Signature of Authorized Person Filing:

Title: Advanced Wireless/RF Engineer Date: 12 April 2022

Elster Solutions 208 S Rogers Lane Raleigh, NC 27610-2144 United States T +1 919 212 4800 F +1 919 212 4801 www.elster.com 31 Mar 2022 Element Washington DC LLC 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Re:

FCC ID: QZC-SNRGK4 ISED IC: 4557A-SNRGK4 Dear Sir or Madam, We, Honeywell Elster, hereby authorize Element Washington DC LLC, 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046, USA, to act as our agent in all matters relating to applications for equipment authorization, including the signing of all documents relating to these matters. Respectfully, Charles Greene RF/Wireless Engineer III Telephone: 919-212-5018 e-mail: charles.greene@honeywell.com

Date: 21 April 2022 Federal Communications Commission Equipment and Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Confidentiality Request FCC ID: QZC-SNRGK4 To whom it may concern, Elster Solutions 208 S Rogers Lane Raleigh, NC 27610-2144 United States T +1 919 212 4800 F +1 919 212 4801 www.elster.com Pursuant to Sections 0.457(d)(1)(ii) and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, Honeywell Elster hereby requests permanent confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

Schematics Block Diagrams Theory of Operation Honeywell also hereby requests short-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below for a period of 180 days:

Internal Photos External Photos Test setup photos Users Manual (Instruction Leaflet) The Model SNRGK4 contains trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to Honeywell Elster and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. Honeywell Elster understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457(d)(1)(ii), disclosure of this Application and all accompanying materials will not be made before the date of the Grant for this Application. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Charles Greene Advanced Wireless/RF Engineer Telephone: 919-212-5018 e-mail: charles.greene@honeywell.com

Elster Solutions 208 S Rogers Lane Raleigh, NC 27610-2144 United States T +1 919 212 4800 F +1 919 212 4801 www.elster.com 19 April 2022 Element Materials Technology Washington DC, LLC (formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21045 Re: FCC ID: QZC-SNKGK4, IC: 4557A-SNKGK4 To whom it may concern, The Honeywell Elster SynergyNet Router Gatekeeper 4G (SNRGK4) hardware currently being submitted for FCC and ISED Canada filings does not include a cellular MODEM. The current hardware only supports a 900MHz ISM band transceiver and an Ethernet interface for communications. Future variants of the SNRGK4 will include an LTE MODEM, and many of the current design documents including schematics, block diagram, etc. include references to an optional LTE MODEM. These future variant(s) that include an LTE MODEM will have to go through the process of updating the FCC and ISED Canada grants FCC ID: QZC-SNKGK4, IC: 4557A-SNKGK4. Respectfully, Charles Greene Advanced Wireless/RF Engineer Telephone: 919-212-5018 email: charles.greene@honeywell.com

Elster Solutions 208 S Rogers Lane Raleigh, NC 27610-2144 United States T +1 919 212 4800 F +1 919 212 4801 www.elster.com Date: 19 April 2022 Certification and Engineering Bureau Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada P.O. Box 11490, Station H 3701 Carling Avenue (Building 94) Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8S2 Modular Approval Request PMN Next Gen Non-Metered Router Gatekeeper FVIN 255.29 Product Information HMN N/A HVIN SNRGK4 ISED Company Number 4557A UPN SNRGK4 The following attestation addresses the requirements to support modular approval:

SinglemodulartransmittersChecklistItem Remarks Honeywell Response Yes Theradioelementsofthemodular transmittermusthavetheirownshielding. Thephysicalcrystalandtuningcapacitors maybelocatedexternaltotheshielded radioelements. Themodulartransmittermusthave bufferedmodulation/datainputs(ifsuch inputsareprovided)toensurethatthe modulewillcomplywithpart15 requirementsunderconditionsof excessivedataratesorovermodulation. Themodulartransmittermusthaveits 3 ownpowersupplyregulation. Themodulartransmittermustcomply withtheantennaandtransmissionsystem requirementsof15.203,15.204(b)and 15.204(c).Theantennamusteitherbe permanentlyattachedoremploya uniqueantennacoupler(atall connectionsbetweenthemoduleandthe antenna,includingthecable).The professionalinstallationprovisionof 1 2 4 Yes Yes Yes Allthemodulationis handledinsidethecomms processormodule allsupplyvoltagesare regulatedonthePCB. Professionalinstallation, protectedbysealing enclosure 15.203isnotapplicabletomodulesbutcan applytolimitedmodularapprovalsunder paragraph(b)ofthissection. Themodulartransmittermustbetested inastandaloneconfiguration,i.e.,the modulemustnotbeinsideanotherdevice duringtestingforcompliancewithpart15 requirements.Unlessthetransmitter modulewillbebatterypowered,itmust complywiththeAClineconducted requirementsfoundin15.207.ACorDC powerlinesanddatainput/outputlines connectedtothemodulemustnotcontain ferrites,unlesstheywillbemarketedwith themodule(see15.27(a)).Thelengthof theselinesshallbethelengthtypicalof actualuseor,ifthatlengthisunknown,at least10centimeterstoinsurethatthereis nocouplingbetweenthecaseofthe moduleandsupportingequipment.Any accessories,peripherals,orsupport equipmentconnectedtothemodule duringtestingshallbeunmodifiedand commerciallyavailable(see15.31(i)). Themodulartransmittermustbe equippedwitheitherapermanentlyaffixed labelormustbecapableofelectronically displayingitsFCCidentificationnumber Themodulartransmittermustcomplywith anyspecificrulesoroperating requirementsthatordinarilyapplytoa completetransmitterandthe manufacturermustprovideadequate instructionsalongwiththemoduleto explainanysuchrequirements.Acopyof theseinstructionsmustbeincludedinthe applicationforequipmentauthorization. 5 6 7 Yes Yes Yes themodulecanbetestedas astandaloneboardrun froma12Vsupply. Yes ScopeoftheFCCtesting beingperformedatelement Radiofrequencydevicesoperatingunder theprovisionsofthispartaresubjectto theradiofrequencyradiationexposure requirementsspecifiedin1.1307(b), 1.1310,2.1091,and2.1093ofthischapter, asappropriate.Applicationsforequipment authorizationofmodulartransmitters underthissectionmustcontaina statementconfirmingcompliancewith theserequirements.Themodular transmittermustcomplywithany applicableRFexposurerequirementsinits finalconfiguration.Technicalinformation showingthebasisforthisstatementmust besubmittedtotheCommissionupon request. 8 Respectfully, Charles Greene Advanced Wireless/RF Engineer Telephone: 919-212-5018 e-mail: charles.greene@honeywell.com