FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 GridStream RF, G5 Focus AXe Module

Certification Exhibit FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Project Number: 14-0179 Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. Model: G5 26-1905 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Gridstream RF Generation 5 (G5) FOCUS AXe Endpoint Quick Start Guide Publication: 98-1482 Rev AA Draft 10.8.14 Limitation on Warranties and Liability Information in this document is subject to change without notice. This manual or any part of it thereof may not be re-

produced in any form unless permitted by contract or by written permission of Landis+Gyr. In no event will Landis+Gyr be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages (including lost prof-

its) arising out of or relating to this publication or the information contained in it, even if Landis+Gyr has been advised, knew, or should have known of the possibility of such damages. 2014 Landis+Gyr, Inc. All Rights Reserved Gridstream RF Generation 5 (G5) FOCUS AXe Endpoint Quick Start Guide Publication: 98-1482 Rev AA Revision History Modification Date Revision Description Author 10/08/2014 AA Pending Kim Utesch 2014 Landis+Gyr All rights reserved. Draft 10.8.14 Gridstream RF Generation 5

(G5) FOCUS AXe Endpoint Quick Start Guide Gridstream RF Generation 5 (G5) FOCUS AXe Endpoint Figure 1. FOCUS AXe Meter with a G5 FOCUS AXe Endpoint G5 FOCUS AXe Endpoint Overview Landis+Gyr FOCUS AXe meters are designed for use in residential and light commercial services. The FOCUS AXe Advanced Function meter is an Active Energy kWh/kW/TOU Meter. The meter features Digital Multiplication Measurement Technique, meets ANSI standards for performance and utilizes ANSI C12.19 protocol. Quick Start Guide 98-1482 Rev AA 3 Draft 10.8.14 Quick Start Guide Landis+Gyr Contact your Landis+Gyr distributors for documentation and details on programming the FOCUS AXe meter. About the LAN ID The LAN ID is a unique identifier for each Landis+Gyr endpoint and it is always displayed in hex values. Landis+Gyr provides the LAN address. You cannot change the LAN ID of an endpoint. Labels The endpoint includes the following labels:

Demand (TOU Capable) Figure 2. Label Identification Peak demand kWh, and kW demand (TOU capable) Bi-directional measurement Remote disconnect and reconnect capabilities on the FOCUS AXe Service Disconnect meter Display and registers powered with disconnect switch in the open position Detects, logs and reports program or memory failure Module, ZigBee and Metrology firmware can be upgraded via the network Metrology firmware can also be upgraded over the optical port Normal operation during upgrades (displays blanks momentarily during F/W Flash) Meter software remotely and locally readable Remote or local load side voltage test Self-reads occur at midnight for each register Support for 12 self reads TOU/Recorder 8-channels of load profile Interval data of 1, 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes Interval data collection for energy consumption Meter distinguishes between missing interval and zero consumption Meter distinguishes between power outage and zero consumption 5-minute interval data is available for a maximum of 45 days for two channels 4 98-1482 Rev AA Quick Start Guide Draft 10.8.14 Landis+Gyr Quick Start Guide Over-the-air-flashable firmware Module, ZigBee and Metrology firmware can be upgraded via the network Meter Configuration Support Consult Landis+Gyr 1132COM/1132Prog documentation or contact your Landis+Gyr distributor for details on programming the Landis+Gyr meter. Net Metering Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe endpoints also support the use of the Landis+Gyr meter for net metering usage in metrology values with 5-dial reads or greater. Net metering allows the endpoint to report the net power flow of energy in both directions when power is generated locally at a customers site (wind, solar, etc.). Time of Use (Battery-free) Figure 3. Enabling Net Metering Landis+Gyr offers the capability of the endpoint to remotely control up to four TOU schedules. The Meter requires Network Time to keep TOU. The endpoint keeps time once acquired from the Network. The meter must be enabled for TOU. ZigBee/Home Area Network (HAN) Functionality With the Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe module, Landis+Gyr has the ZigBee radio platform for Gridstream RF which gives a utility the ability to increase consumer awareness of energy consumption and encourage personal responsibility for curbing the energy load. ZigBee released a Smart Energy Profile (SEP) application in early 2008 and it is quickly becoming a standard for communicating between energy management devices as part of a home area network (HAN). The ZigBee radio is located on the Gridstream RF AXe module creating an Energy Service Interface

(ESI) that manages the bi-directional communication with ZigBee radio-based devices such as in-

home displays, smart thermostats and direct load control devices. See the figure below for a demonstration of the communication flow between Command Center and the devices in the home. Quick Start Guide 98-1482 Rev AA 5 Draft 10.8.14 Quick Start Guide Landis+Gyr Figure 4. ZigBee Communication Using Command Center, the utility sets up the HAN remotely via RF network via a provisioning process. The utility registers each device and a security handshake occurs to ensure protected and closed communication between the meter, endpoint and energy devices in the home. The utility sends downstream pricing information and text messages via Command Center (or 3rd party integrated application) to the module, which uses the ZigBee radio to push down the information to the devices. Because the solution is bi-directional, the devices are also pulling meter data and accurate time that is maintained at the endpoint. The Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe module refreshes data from the meter every 30 seconds and makes it available to all the devices. The endpoint makes available kWh values (delivered only) up to five dial resolution and instantaneous kW up to 99.999 for display. It supports up to five provisioned devices and makes available five tiers for pricing events to align with the meter's number of rates.Text messaging is limited to 80 characters. NOTE: ZigBee radio devices are consumer products and should not be considered part of a mandatory load control program, nor a replacement for viewing energy consumption with the same accuracy found on the meter display. The utility will need to conduct some training of both internal personnel and consumers of the capabilities and limitations of HAN technology. ZigBee radio devices will need to be programmed to respond correctly to each pricing event or Time of Use rate from the meter. An in-home display like the ecoMeter, for instance, will request energy and instantaneous demand data every 7 seconds. It will also request price, which will be provided as flat or Time of Use (TOU) depending on how the meter is programmed. When it sees the meter has changed to Rate B, for instance, it may respond by changing the back lighting to indicate to the consumer that the price of energy has increased. Gridstream RF Network Indicator This feature provides a communications health view of a Gridstream RF enabled electric metering endpoint on the LCD display of the meter. This health check information can be utilized during field installation or troubleshooting activities to validate status of the Gridstream RF electric endpoint, and provide key inputs to any communications issues that may be encountered from time to time. 6 98-1482 Rev AA Quick Start Guide Draft 10.8.14 Landis+Gyr Quick Start Guide The network indicator feature will display two key elements of communications health characteristics. Communication Hardware Status: Information about AMI radio communications, HAN

(ZigBee) radio communications, and the interactions between the two RF Mesh Neighbor Status: Information about the number of RF mesh neighbors available for network communications For more information on this feature see Appendix E: <Italics>"Gridstream RF Network Indicator"

on page -109. Power Outage/Restoration When an outage occurs, the meter uses an early power failure signal to alert the communication module to disconnect from the meter's power immediately. The communication module saves critical module data to non-volatile memory and creates and sends a power outage message. This message includes the following information:

LAN ID Outage time Reboot count The communication module sends the message, then assists with routing other packets until the back-up energy source can no longer keep the radio alive. When power is restored, the communication module connects with the network. With network communications restored, the communication module sends a power restoration message that includes details such as:

LAN ID Outage time Restoration time Reboot count The communication module stores a history of up to the last five power outage and restoration event pairs in the event log. The Host can request this data. NOTE: The module is designed with a high temperature protection feature in which the firmware automatically starts draining the super capacitor responsible for outage notification at 65 degrees Celsius. Standards Compliance The Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe module has Smart Utility Network (SUN) 802.15 4G ready hardware. Flash Memory Options The standard hardware configuration for the Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe modules has 4MB flash memory. An 8MB flash memory option is also available. Quick Start Guide 98-1482 Rev AA 7 Draft 10.8.14 Quick Start Guide Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe Specifications Table 1. Specifications Category Specification Compatible Meters Landis+Gyr FOCUS AXe Supported Meter Forms Value or Range FOCUS AXe FOCUS AXe-SD Form Class Form Class 1S 2S 12S 25S 200 200 200 200 1S 1S 2S 2SE 2K 3S 120V 3S 240V 4S 100 200 200 320 480 10/20 10/20 10/20 Electrical Voltage Power Output Power 3.8 V-4.2 V DC (from the meter's power supply) Max: 5.6 W; Typical: 0.5W

+27 dBm Typical Adjacent Channel Power 40 dBc Typical (9.6 kbps) Transmit Frequency 902.2 to 927.9 MHz ISM unlicensed (FCC Part 15) RF 900 MHz RF Receive Sensitivity

-114 dBm Typical (9.6 kbps)

-105 dBm Typical (115.2 kbps)

-99 dBm Typical (300 kbps) RF Baud Rates Supported 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 50, 115.2, 150, 200, 300 kbps Output Power

+20 dBm Typical Error Vector Magnitude %

5% Typical RF ZigBee Transmit Frequency 2.405 to 2.475 GHz Communication Protocol ZigBee Protocol Receive Sensitivity

-104 dBm Typical FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Radiated and Conducted Emissions (incl. intentional radiators) IEC 61000 4-2,3,4,5,11,12 Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards Compliance ANSI C12.19 ANSI C12.20 ANSI C12.21 Compatible with Utility Industry End Device Tables National Standard for Electricity Meters - 0.2 and 0.5 Accuracy Classes Code for Electricity Metering ANSI C37.90.1 (1989) Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests 8 98-1482 Rev AA Quick Start Guide Draft 10.8.14 Landis+Gyr Quick Start Guide Table 1. Specifications (Continued) Category Specification Value or Range General Environmental Outdoor, rain-protected, sunlight-exposed Environmental Operating Temperature Range

-40 to +85 C (under meter cover Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing FCC and Industry Canada Compliance FCC Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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. 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. Consult Landis+Gyr or an experienced radio technician for help Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. U WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Landis+Gyr could void the users authority to operate the equipment. RF Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Quick Start Guide 98-1482 Rev AA 9 Draft 10.8.14 Quick Start Guide Landis+Gyr 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. 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 : (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 brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 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 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. 10 98-1482 Rev AA Quick Start Guide Draft 10.8.14

Certification Exhibit FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Project Number: 14-0179 Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. Model: G5 26-1905 Internal Photos 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Model: G5 26-1905 FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 Figure 1: Internal Photo Shields Removed Figure 2: Internal Photo Shields Removed ACS Project: 14-0179 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2

Certification Exhibit FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Project Number: 14-0179 Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. Model: G5 26-1905 External Photos 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Model: G5 26-1905 FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 Figure 1: External Photo Figure 2: External Photo ACS Project: 14-0179 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2

Certification Exhibit FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Project Number: 14-0179 Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. Model: G5 26-1905 Label Information 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Model: G5 26-1905 FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 Figure 1: Sample Label Figure 2: Sample Label Figure 3: Sample Label ACS Project: 14-0179 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 Model: G5 26-1905 FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 Figure 4: Sample Host Label Host label: 23-1328 Figure 5: Sample Host Label Placement ACS Project: 14-0179 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Model: G5 26-1905 FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5 FCC 2 part warning statement label: 23-1171 Figure 6: Sample Host Label Placement FCC 2 part warning statement label: 23-1171 ACS Project: 14-0179 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 4

Date: October 6, 2014 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, MD 21046 Dear Sir or Madam:

I hereby appoint Sam Wismer at Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc. to act as our agent in the preparation of an application for equipment authorization of FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 to the FCC Rules and Regulations. I certify that all exhibits contained within this filing properly describe the device or system for which authorization is sought. I further certify that appropriate arrangements have been made to assure that production units of this equipment bearing the name and FCC IDENTIFIER listed in this application will continue to comply with the Commission's requirements. I further certify by signature below that no party (per 47 CFR 1.2002(b)) to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits, including FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). This appointment also includes the authority to complete FCC Form 731 on our behalf and sign the application as an authorized agent. Sincerely, Name: Richard Timko Title: Quality Engineer 30000 Mill Creek Avenue, Suite 100 | Alpharetta, GA 30022 Tel: +1 678 258 1637 | Fax: +1 678 258 1681

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Gentlemen:

Date: October 8, 2014 Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. respectfully requests confidentiality of certain materials provided with the submission of the G5 26-1905 under FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 in accordance with 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 47 CFR 0.459. The confidentiality request applies to the System Block Diagram, Schematics, and Theory of Operation contained in this filing and included in the following files. 14-0179 System Block Diagram.pdf 14-0179 Schematics.pdf 14-0179 Theory of Operation.pdf The G5 26-1905 has been developed at considerable effort and expense by Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. These items are considered as Trade Secrets and therefore public access to the proprietary material could possibly result in duplication of equipment that could severely damage the company's business advantage. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Name: Richard Timko Title: Quality Engineer 30000 Mill Creek Avenue, Suite 100 | Alpharetta, GA 30022 Tel: +1 678 258 1637 | Fax: +1 678 258 1681

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 October 2, 2014 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 To Whom It May Concern:

The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc., for evaluation of their model G5 26-1905 for certification under FCC Part 15.247. The G5 26-1905 contains (1) 900 MHz LAN frequency hopping spread spectrum radio and (1) 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Zigbee radio. Both the 900 MHz LAN radio and the 2.4 GHz Zigbee radio can transmit simultaneously, therefore radiated inter-modulation products were evaluated. The G5 26-1905 was tested in full to the requirements of the aforementioned rules and was found to be in compliance. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

File Richard Timko G5 26-1905, FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5 Modular Approval Request October 8, 2014 To:

From:

Subject:

Scope 47CFR 15.212 communicates requirements for products requesting modular approval. In particular, eight requirements are enumerated along with a request that each of the eight be explained for any product requesting such approval. It is the purpose of this document to respond to those eight requirements in regard to the Landis+Gyr product: G5 26-1905. Modular Approval Requirements 1.1 RF Shielding The G5 26-1905 module is self-shielding and is not dependent on any component or characteristic of the device into which it is embedded. Shielding is accomplished through a combination of metallic self-shielding components, copper planes, guards, and vias in the PCB. The result is a design that has been proven to be neither sensitive to outside influence nor capable of introducing interference into outside components. 1.2 Buffered Modulation / Data Inputs The G5 26-1905 module does not have external modulation or data inputs. Rather, the RF sections are driven by an on-board microprocessor which directly controls the RF data lines and operates so as to not allow excessive modulation. 1.3 Power Supply Regulation The G5 26-1905 module uses linear, low-dropout regulators to provide all the electronics with a supply that is fixed, even when the input voltage is varied. 1.4 Antenna Requirement The G5 26-1905 module utilizes an internal, integrated, inverted-F antenna. 1.5 Stand-Alone Testing All testing on the G5 26-1905 module was conducted standalone. No shields or enclosures were used, other than those fully integrated into the modules themselves. No ferrites were used on data or power lines during testing. These devices are DC powered, and exceed applicable conducted emission requirements. 1.6 Labeling As indicated, each G5 26-1905 module will have its own FCC ID label. In addition, devices into which they are placed will have labels indicating that this module is contained within. Exact text will be as specified in 47CFR 15.212. 1.7 Specific Rules and Operating Requirements The G5 26-1905 module complies with all pertinent rules for its section. 1.8 RF Exposure Requirements The G5 26-1905 module complies with all exposure requirements. As a component used in the Utility industry, this product is not intended for use near human operators. 2.0 In Reference to 15.212(b) The G5 26-1905 module is always professionally installed and is not sold to the general public. It is always installed into controlled or non-accessible areas such as antenna towers and utility poles. This module undergoes continuous, rigorous testing to ensure that full compliance is always maintained. Sincerely, Title: Quality Engineer 30000 Mill Creek Avenue, Suite 100 | Alpharetta, GA 30022 Tel: +1 678 258 1637 | Fax: +1 678 258 1681