FCC ID: P2SNTGPKT11O1 Handheld meter reader device

This document provides information about the Pocket ProReader RF. Pocket ProReader RF Recharging Use charger supplied with this unit only. During daily use, recharge the unit overnight, every night. During periods of storage or non-use, do not charge the unit. Then 16 hours prior to the next use, recharge the unit. Use the ON / OFF button to turn ON, turn OFF, or RESET the unit. FCC Regulations Class BDigital Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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:

l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. l Connect the equipment into the outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Neptune could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Neptune Pocket ProReader RF Users' Guide 3 Pocket ProReader RF ISEDCanada ICES-003 ISEDCanada CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B). This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. 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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2. lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Read The READ key is used to interrogate a meter and to transmit captured reads via RF This data remains on the screen until another read is captured, or another key is l Position the probe end into the remote pad. communications. l Press the READ key. pressed. A short audible tone accompanies display of meter data. l N = meter data (123455 W ONE ). l I = encoder ID # (12345678 00). 4 Neptune Pocket ProReader RF Users' Guide Pocket ProReader RF Review The RESEND key is used to review or re-transmit reads. Each time the Review key is pressed, a previous read is displayed and re-transmitted. l Press REVIEW / RESEND to see the previously captured readings. When a low battery is detected, the following message appears: LOW BATTERY. l Recharge the battery if you see this message. l Press REVIEW / RESEND to re-start. Reading Error A Reading Error is usually caused by one of these situations:

l End probe not aligned with remote pad. l No encoder is connected to remote pad. l Encoder is not connected properly to remote pad. l Connecting wire is cut or broken. Other Errors This section provides information on two other error messages. l SHORT Displayed as H; indicates the odometer contains a short circuit. N:I2HH55. l OPEN Displayed as a (dash); indicates odmeter contains an open circuit. N: I2- - 55. 1600 Alabama Highway 229, Tallassee, AL 36078 Tel: (800) 645-1892 Fax: (334) 283-7299 POCKETRF CARD 08.20 P/N 12106-002 Copyright 2020, Neptune Technology Group Inc. neptunetg.com Neptune Pocket ProReader RF Users' Guide 5

November 22, 2021 Subject: FCC Part 15C and ISED Class 2 PERMISSIVE CHANGE for Neptune Technology Group Inc, Model Pocket ProReader RF, FCC ID: P2SNTGPKT11O1, IC: 4171B-12O88 The purpose of this report is to file for a Class II permissive change for the following reasons:

MCU board changes o Removed the 8051 MCU and RF transmitter IC o Removed the 19.66kHz crystal o Removed the LCD bias supply circuitry o Removed the EEPROM IC o Removed the SRAM IC o Added the Silicon Labs MCU with integrated RF section. o Added a 38.4MHz crystal o Added a 5.5V power supply to the MCU board o Added a JTAG connection to the MCU board Assembly changes o Replaced the LCD module o Advantage II - Added ferrites to battery and coil wires o Added a ferrite to coil wires o Added an extension cable to the new LCD module Intentional Radiated emissions Spurious Radiated emissions Powerline Conducted emissions Due to the changes above, the equipment was re-evaluated for continued compliance with Part 15.249, 15.209 and RSS-210 requirements. The following tests were performed:

No other hardware changes have been made to the original product. No additional changes were made to the transmitter circuitry of the radio and the changes described in this filing result in the same RF characteristics as in the original filing. All other original test results continue to be representative of the equipment. There is no increase in the output power, no RF Exposure condition changed, and the device remains in the same equipment class. There are no other changes to the device that indicate a need for a new FCC ID or IC Number. The test report shows that the product continues the meet the applicable requirements for FCC Part 15 and RSS-210. See the test report and additional submittal exhibits for details. Best Regards, Sandi McEnery Agent for Neptune Technology Group Inc. 3505 Francis Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30004 PH: 770-740-0717 Fax: 770-740-1508 www.ustech-lab.com

Request for Confidentiality Date: ___November 22, 2021____ Subject: Confidentiality Request for: ___FCC ID: P2SNTGPKT11O1 and IC: 4171B-12O88 Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 12.4, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent Short Term Permanent Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent*

Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Theory of Operation Parts List & Placement/BOM Tune-Up Procedure Schematics Test Setup Photos Users Manual Neptune Technology Group, Inc 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. Sincerely, By:

(Signature/Title) ___Sandi McEnery__- Agent

(Print name)

AGENCY AGREEMENT Federal Communications Commission P.O. Box 429 Columbia, MD 21045 Date: 2/24/2021 Gentlemen:

By signature below, we hereby appoint US Tech employees Sandi McEnery, Alan Ghasiani and George Yang to act as our agents with regard to all FCC equipment authorizations. This appointment will remain in effect until otherwise notified. 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 includes the authority to complete FCC Form 731 on our behalf and sign the application as an authorized agent. Name: Damon Patton Signature:

Title: Principal Engineer Date: 2/24/2021

We, NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP hereby authorize Harry Sarkas of NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, 3100 Breckinridge Blvd., Bldg. 1200, Suite 300, Duluth, GA 30096 to act as our agent in all matters relating to applications for equipment authorization, including the signing of all documents relating to these matters. Date: 08/18/2020 TUV SUD America Inc. 10 Centennial Drive Peabody, MA 01960, USA Dear Sir or Madam, Yours sincerely, Name: Damon Patton Title: Principal Engineer

Date: 8/18/2020 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Confidentiality Request FCC ID: P2SNTGPKT11O1 Schematics Bill of Materials/Parts List Block Diagrams Theory of Operation Internal Photos External Photos User Manual Test Set-up Photographs Yours sincerely, Name: Harry Sarkas Title: Project Engineer - Compliance Pursuant to Sections 0.457(d)(1)(ii) and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP hereby requests permanent confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP also hereby requests short-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below for a period of period of 180 days:

The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The Applicant 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.