2820 Wilderness Place, Unit C, Boulder, CO 80301 OEM Installation Manual Prepared by Mark Matlin 11/02/2018 FCC ID: N4TLEAP1000 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. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. When carrying the product or using it while close your body, maintain a distance of 20 cm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. All wireless devices are sensitive to interference, which can impair the functionality of the device. FCC Label:
FCC ID: N4TLEAP1000 Phase IV Engineering Confidential 1 Installation This manual provides comprehensive instructions to integrators for proper integration in end products. This document clearly provides subsequent associated parties, manufacturers, and integrators the conditions and limitations for authorized uses of the modular transmitter. This radio module has two hardware version, one with on-board chip antenna and the other one with off-board external antennas. 4 different external antennas were tested. On-board antenna version is with C20, L3 and L4 populated which serve as impedance matching, RF path selection and filtering purpose; these components are not required for Off-board antenna version thus being removed. The antenna circuit changes at C20, L3, and L4 will only be performed by manufacturer before delivering to OEM Integrator or Host Manufacturer. This module is limited to OEM installation ONLY. The OEM integrator is responsible for ensuring that the end-user has no manual instruction to remove or install the module. The module is limited to installation in mobile or fixed applications. Please note that if the FCC identification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label may use the wording Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XYZMODEL1. A separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to Part 2.1093 and different antenna configurations. The OEM/Integrator must include the following statements in the hosts user manual:
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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form. Phase IV Engineering Confidential This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and the body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter than the ones stated in this document. Guidance with be provided to the host manufacturer for compliance with the Part 15B requirements. 2 Leap Module Specifications Key Specifications:
RF Output Power:
Receive Sensitivity:
FCC Rule:
IEEE Standard:
Channel Spacing:
Min Channel:
Max Channel:
+18dBm Nom
-TBD dBm 15.247 802.15.4 5 MHz 2405 MHz (Channel 11) 2470 MHz (Channel 24) Dimensions:
RF Output Options:
Direct Port Connector:
On Board Antenna:
On Board Antenna Gain:
RFIC:
Programming:
Power supply:
RF TX Voltage:
1.34 x .88 Direct port or on board antenna (board stuff option) U.FL PIFA (Amotech #AMAN301512ST01) 3.4dBi SiLabs EFR32MG series. Serial Port, TTL levels. 3.3V Battery Nom 3.6V Regulated. Phase IV Engineering Confidential 3 Antenna Installation 3.1 Separation All antennas should be installed and kept a minimum distance of 20 cm to the human body. The antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter than the ones s tated in this document. 3.2 Antenna Selection Only the certified antennas can be used with this module. The corresponding R F output power level setting per the table in section 4 must be followed to ensure compliance with FCC rules. 3.3 Antenna coupling The certified antennas are equipped with unique SMA or U.FL connector. Antenna Connector type Coupling method to module Internal PIFA Antenna (Amotech
#AMAN301512ST01) Folded Dipole Long (#ANT-2.4-CW-HW) Folded Dipole Short (#W24-RSMA-M) Monopole (# HG2407RD-RSP) Yagi (#HG2412SY-NF) N/A RP-SMA RP-SMA RP-SMA U.FL Direct connection RF cable with unique RP-SMA and U.FL connector Direct connection The coupling method between antennas and module are listed in above table. For dipole antennas, two RF cables will be used. RF cables with non-unique RF connector shall not be used. Guidance will be provided to OEM Integrator or Host Manufacturer. Antenna coupling RF cable P/N Four Star Communications SMA-RKY/U.FL-113-100B Lantronix 500-180-R-ACC Connector type RP-SMA and U.FL RP-SMA and U.FL For Yagi antenna, it will have an adapter and RF cable permanently connected with industrial epoxy, Loctite or solder to make the connection permanent prior to delivering to OEM Integrator or Host Manufacturer. The connector type on the final assembly will be U.FL. 3.4 Installation Phase IV Engineering will provide guidance to and help the OEM integrator with the antenna installation into their host to ensure it is done properly. Phase IV Engineering Confidential 4 Output Power Settings Refer to 5.3 for setting output power options. Antenna Internal PIFA Antenna (Amotech #AMAN301512ST01) Folded Dipole Long (#ANT-2.4-CW-HW-SMA) Folded Dipole Short (#W24-ASMA-M) Monopole (#HG2407RD-SM) Yagi (#HG2412SY-NF) Output Power Setting 20 dB at all frequencies 20 dB at all frequencies 20 dB at all frequencies 20 dB at all frequencies 20 dB at all frequencies except 15 dB at 2470 MHz 5 Test Modes Two modules will be provided to the lab incorporating the internal and external antenna options. Each will be mounted on a test PCB, which will have a power supply and communication interface. For the external antenna PCB, two antennas will be provided, a monopole, and a folded dipole. The following test modes can be implemented via text commands using a terminal emulator. 5.1 Continuous Transmit CW (use tone command) In this mode, the transmitter outputs a continuous CW carrier. Any of the 16 channels can be accessed via this command. 5.2 Continuous Transmit DSSS (use modulate command) In this mode we will simulate continuous data transmission at the maximum data rate, which is 250kbps. Since this system is DSSS, the chipping rate is defined as 2Mbps or 8 chips per bit. This mode can be accessed on any of the 14 channels. 5.3 Normal Operation Phase IV Engineering Confidential In this mode we will simulate normal communication to the gateway at the highest supported sample rate. 6 Test Software 6.1 Hardware Requirement
- USB to Serial cable.
- LEAP Module (sensor version).
- 3.3V power supply for LEAP Module (sensor version).
- LEAP Module (gateway version).
- 5V power supply for LEAP Module (gateway version).
- Computer
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RadioTest.exe software. 6.2 Test Setup 1. Save the RadioTest.exe to PC. 2. Open device manager and take note of the COM port you will connect in the next step. 3. Plug in the USB to serial cable to the computer. 4. In the device manager window note the COM port that appears as the serial cable is connected (COMXX). 5. Open a command prompt window and navigate to the location where the RadioTest.exe was saved. 6. To run the program, type in the command prompt window, RadioTest.exe serial_port COMXX If successfully connected the following message will display:
Running test Running the Interactive Radio Test Suite. Type help for command list. 7. Type help to display the list of commands available. Phase IV Engineering Confidential 6.3 Command List and Descriptions Command Description get_channel set_channel <uint16_t>
set_power <int8_t>
Returns the current radio channel Set the current radio channel. Valid channels are 11-26 Sets power in dBm. Valid power is up to 20dBm. Note: The radio will set the power to the closest available power level 0 = 0 1 = 1 2 = 1 3 = 3 4 = 3 5 = 5 6 = 6 7 = 7 8 = 7 9 = 9 10 = 10 11 = 11 12 = 11 13 = 13 14 = 14 15 = 15 16 = 15 17 = 17 18 = 18 19 = 19 20 = 20 Returns power in dBm Enables (1) or Disable (0) radio receiver Enables (1) or Disable (0) transmitting continuous tone Enables (1) or Disable (0) transmitting continuous modulated data Returns device serial number Resets the microcontroller Exit the interactive radio text get_power rx <bool>
tone <bool>
modulate <bool>
get_serial reset exit Phase IV Engineering Confidential