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Release 19 Sept, 2008 PM-B2CH100AA Copyright 2008 by BelAir Networks. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual Page 2 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual Contents About this Document .................................................................... 3 Introduction .................................................................................... 4 Conditions of Use ........................................................................... 5 Module Installation and Service.................................................... 7 Final Product Requirements ......................................................... 8 Regulatory Statements................................................................ 11 About this Document This document is a product manual for the B2CH100AA 5 GHz WLAN Radio Module, including its limitations on use in any product marketed or offered for sale. It is intended as a supplement to training and documentation by BelAir Networks Inc. or its authorized agents. Page 3 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual Introduction The B2CH100AA (hereafter referred to as the module) is a 5.9 GHz radio module compatible with the IEEE 802.11p standard for Wireless LAN operation. It is designed to be interoperable with WLAN products which are based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology. The module contains a complete 802.11p radio and Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol engine which allows implementation of an 802.11p module. The module is not intended for stand-alone operation. It will only be marketed as a complete product, in conjunction with a package, DC power supply and antenna
(hereafter referred to as the product or the final product). Since the module has a BelAir networks proprietary digital interface, it cannot be directly connected to any standard telecommunications or computer devices. It can only be used with final products designed and authorized specifically for that purpose. Page 4 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual Conditions of Use General Conditions of Use This manual is intended to supplement training provided by BelAir Networks or authorized parties. The module B2CH100AA is only intended for use in BelAir Networks products and is not for sale to the general public as a stand-alone module. Please read this entire document, including the Regulatory Statements section before attempting to install or operate the module. Warning: Any use of B2CH100AA in any manner which is not expressly specified within this manual or specifically approved by BelAir Networks or its authorized agents will void the users right to operate this module, and is expressly forbidden by BelAir Networks. This includes any modification of the module, installation of the module in a configuration or used with an antenna which is not expressly listed in this document or approved by BelAir Networks. List of Approved Final Products The B2CH100AA module is only approved for use in the following BelAir Networks products:
BelAir200. See BelAir200 documentation for complete manufacturing instructions. BelAir100. See BelAir100 documentation for complete manufacturing instructions. BelAir50c. See BelAir50c documentation for complete manufacturing instructions. Operation of the module within the products expressly listed above is required to ensure compliance to all FCC and Industry Canada regulations. Any modification of the module, or its use in any configuration not expressly listed above may void the users right to operate this module. Country of Use B2CH100AA is certified with limited modular approval for use as an Intentional Radiator in the United States as device: FCC ID: RAR20021002 and in Canada as Page 5 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual IC: 4674A-20021002. Please read all regulatory statements at the end of this document before any attempt to install or operate this module. The module is only certified for operation in the United States and Canada. Before attempting to install and operate this module in any other country, contact BelAir Networks for approval. Module Labeling One or more labels are applied to the module during manufacture, including a label which identifies the FCC and Industry Canada identification numbers. Do not attempt to remove any labels from the module. Page 6 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual Module Installation and Service Installation into a Product The module shall only be installed by a technician trained by BelAir Networks or its authorized agents. It should only be installed into an approved product (see above) following all manufacturing and service procedures for that product. The module should only be installed into a final product in a manufacturing or service depot site. Caution: B2CH100AA is an electro-static discharge (ESD) sensitive device. All appropriate ESD measures must be taken when handling the module. Failure to employ appropriate ESD protection may damage the module. Module Service The module is not intended as a field-serviceable unit. It contains no field-
replaceable or field-serviceable parts, or any external adjustable mechanisms. The module should only be serviced in a manufacturing or service depot site approved by BelAir Networks or its authorized agents. Page 7 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual Final Product Requirements The requirements below apply to any final product in which the B2CH100AA module is installed. Antenna Usage and Module Transmit Power B2CH100AA module shall only be used at the following output power levels in conjunction with the following antenna types as outlined in the tables that follow:
5.85-5.925 GHz For operation in the 5.85 5.925 GHz bands:
Channel No. Frequency
(GHz) 5.860 5.870 5.875 5.880 5.890 5.900 5.905 5.910 5.920 172 174 175 176 178 180 181 182 184 Channel BW
(MHz) 10 10 20 10 10 10 20 10 10 DSRC Radio Rated Output power (dBm) 10 dBi antenna 23 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 23 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 13 dBm conducted/
23 dBm EIRP 23 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 23 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 13 dBm conducted/
23 dBm EIRP 13 dBm conducted/
23 dBm EIRP 13 dBm conducted/
23 dBm EIRP 23 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP DSRC Radio Rated Output power (dBm) 15 dBi antenna 18 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 18 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 8dBm conducted/
23dBm EIRP 18 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 18 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP DSRC Radio Rated Output power (dBm) 19 dBi antenna 14 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 14 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 4dBm conducted/
23dBm EIRP 14 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP 14 dBm conducted/
33 dBm EIRP As per FCC 90.377(b), the maximum EIRP shown above are permitted only for a unit which is mounted at an antenna height not exceeding 8m above the roadway surface. A unit may employ an antenna height more than 8m but not exceeding 15m above the roadway surface, providing the EIRP in the table above is reduced by a Page 8 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual factor of 20 log(H/8) in dB, where H is the height of the radiation center of the antenna in meters above the roadway surface. The list of certified antennas is given below:
Manufacturer MAXRAD MTI MAXRAD BelAir MAXRAD MTI Part #
MHO5158010NM MT-462008 MMO58010NF BX2A00002 WISP4959018MBV MT-485001 Gain 10 10 10 15 15 19 Type Omni, vertical polarization Omni, vertical polarization Omni, vertical polarization Directional, vertical polarization 90 deg. Sector, vertical polarization Directional, vertical polarization In order to comply with the FCC and Industry Canada rules in the USA and Canada, respectively, it is required to respect the maximum transmit power limits as shown above for each of the antenna types. Warning: Use of this module in conjunction with any antenna not expressly listed above will void authority to install or operate this equipment. Warning:
Setting of module transmit power above the limits specified in the above table for a particular combination of antenna type, frequency of operation, and type of usage, will exceed FCC or Industry Canada limits and void authority to install or operate this equipment. Product Installation Products which contain B2CH100AA-A shall only be installed by professional installers trained by BelAir Networks or its authorized agents. This product is to be installed on fixed permanent structures. In addition to normal installation procedures and good installation practice, professional installers are responsible to ensure that:
1. Only an approved antenna (see above) is connected to the module, and, 2. The antenna is mounted in such a manner and in such a location that access to the antenna by the general population is minimized. Access to the antenna by the general population should be limited to more than the minimum safety distance. This distances are outlined according to product type and whether high gain antennas are used:
Page 9 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual TRM1 Product RF boards: All valid combinations BelAir100, BelAir100C, BelAir100T, BelAir100S, BelAir100M, BelAir100D, BelAir 200, BelAir200D Distance
* TRM1 with 10, 15, or 19 dBi antennas Any*
Minimum Safety Distances Standard Antennas (up to 19 dBi) ARM3C PSM1 PSM2 WRM1 WRM2 High Gain Antennas (up to 30 dBi) TRM1 ARM3C PSM1 PSM2 WRM1 WRM2 Any 10 dBi 33 cm (13 in) 15 dBi Any*
Any 25 dBi 83 cm (33 in) 25 dBi Adherence to these rules by the professional installer is mandatory. See full installation procedures for the particular product for details. Product Labeling The following permanent label, or one containing equivalent information, must be affixed in a conspicuous location on the exterior of every product containing this module:
FCC ID: RAR20021002 IC: 4674A-20021002 Page 10 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual Regulatory Statements The following regulatory notes apply to the product which contains module B2CH100AA. The following sections or equivalent information shall appear in the user-manual of the final product. Regulatory Information and Disclaimers Installation and use of this device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference to radio or television equipment caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or attachment of any antennas or equipment other than those specified by the manufacturer. The manufacturer or its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. Manufacturers FCC Conformity Statement This device complies with Part 90 of the FCC Rules. FCC Interference Statement 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 Page 11 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual 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 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. Manufacturers Industry Canada Conformity Statement This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 19 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. This device has been designed to ensured that radio frequency emissions are maintained within the band of operation under all normal operating conditions listed in this manual. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Page 12 of 13 B2CH100AA Product Manual RF Exposure Statement This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 90.1335 and Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, addressing RF exposure from radio frequency devices. This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. However, this device should still be installed and used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standard, this equipment should be installed and operated at a minimum distance between the radiator and a human body. This minimum distance is:
TRM1 Product RF boards: All valid combinations BelAir100, BelAir100C, BelAir100T, BelAir100S, BelAir100M, BelAir100D, BelAir 200, BelAir200D Distance
* TRM1 with 10, 15, or 19 dBi antennas Any*
Minimum Safety Distances Standard Antennas (up to 19 dBi) ARM3C PSM1 PSM2 WRM1 WRM2 High Gain Antennas (up to 30 dBi) TRM1 ARM3C PSM1 PSM2 WRM1 WRM2 Any 10 dBi 33 cm (13 in) 15 dBi Any*
Any 25 dBi 83 cm (33 in) 25 dBi BelAir Networks Inc. 603 March Road Kanata, Ontario Canada K2K 2M5 613-254-7070 Sales sales@belairnetworks.com Support support@belairnetworks.com General Information Info@belairnetworks.com Page 13 of 13