RDL-3000 M2M Solutions RDL-3000 Family Broadband Wireless Systems RDL-3000-RMF Fixed TVBD Radio Module Product Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Product Overview ................................................................... 5 Conditions of Use ................................................................... 6 Module Installation and Service ............................................ 8 Final Product Requirements ................................................ 14 Regulatory Notices ............................................................... 18 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 1 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Copyright Information All rights reserved April 5, 2019. The information in this document is proprietary to Redline Communications Inc. This document may not in whole or in part be copied, reproduced, or reduced to any medium without prior consent in writing from Redline Communications Incorporated. Contact Information Contact Information:
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No part of this document shall be deemed to be part of any warranty or contract unless specifically referenced to be part of such warranty or contract within this document. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 2 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview ................................................................... 5 Conditions of Use ................................................................... 6 General Conditions ............................................................................................ 6 Country of Use ................................................................................................... 6 Product Labeling ................................................................................................ 7 Module Label ................................................................................................. 7 External Label ................................................................................................ 7 3 Module Installation and Service ............................................ 8 3.1 Installation Into a Final Product ........................................................................ 8 3.2 Module Servicing ............................................................................................... 9 3.3 Professional Installation .................................................................................... 9 Configuration for WSDB .................................................................................... 9 3.4 3.4.1 Options Key ...................................................................................................... 9 3.4.2 WSDB Registration Form .................................................................................. 9 3.4.3 WSDB Registration Status .............................................................................. 11 3.4.4 Channel Settings ............................................................................................. 12 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 13 3.4.5 3.4.6 Radio Frequency Safety .................................................................................. 13 4 4.1 4.2 5 Final Product Requirements ................................................ 14 Frequency Bands ............................................................................................. 14 Antenna Use and Transmit Power .................................................................. 15 Certified Antennas ........................................................................................ 15 Operation in United States ........................................................................... 16 Operation in Canada .................................................................................... 17 Regulatory Notices ............................................................... 18 FCC Notices: Deployment in USA ................................................................ 18 Industry Canada Notices .............................................................................. 19 LIST OF TABLES Table 2: Region 13: Canada IC RRBS Channel Definitions ........................................... 14 Table 3: Approved Antennas ......................................................................................... 15 Table 4: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power: 6 MHz Channel ..................................................... 16 Table 5: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power & EIRP: 12 MHz Channel ....................................... 16 Table 6: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power & EIRP: 18 MHz Channel ....................................... 16 Table 7: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power & EIRP: 24 MHz Channel ....................................... 16 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 3 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Table 8: Subscriber (CPE) Transmit Power for IC Regulations in Canada ..................... 17 Table 9: Base Station Transmit Power for IC Regulations in Canada ............................ 17 Table 10: RDL-3000-RMF Recommended Safe Distances ............................................ 19 Table 11: RDL-3000-RMF distances de scurit recommandes .................................. 20 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 4 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 1 Product Overview The RDL-3000 Radio Module RDL-3000-RMF Fixed TVBD is comprised of a proprietary Media Access Control (MAC) protocol engine and Time Division Duplexing (TDD)/
Orthogonal Frequency Division Duplexing (OFDM) digital radio. The RDL-3000-RMF module is not designed for stand-alone operation. The module is sold as one component of a packaged system which includes a suitable housing for the module connectors for required external components including a power supply and antenna system. This is afterwards referred to as the 'final product'. The final product may be designed and manufactured by Redline or a licensed third party. Frequency settings within the specified frequency ranges are software keyed to be compliant with regulatory agency requirements in the region of deployment. USA:
RDL-3000-RMF:
Canada: RDL-3000-RMF:
470 - 698 MHz band 512 - 608 and 614 - 698 MHz band Important: Read this entire document prior to installing or operating the RDL-3000-RMF module. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 5 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 2 Conditions of Use 2.1 General Conditions The RDL-3000-RMF is not provided for sale to the general public. The RDL-3000-RMF contains a proprietary radio interface and can not be directly connected to any standard telecommunications or computer devices. This manual is provided as supplement to technical and operational documentation and training provided by Redline and its agents. Any operation or use of the RDL-3000-RMF in any manner not expressly specified within this manual or approved in writing by Redline (or its agents) is expressly forbidden and voids the user's right to operate the module. This includes, but is not limited to, any modification of the module hardware or software, installation of the module in a non approved enclosure, and use with non approved antennas. 2.2 Country of Use Refer to the regulatory notices in this document before installing or operating the module. Operation of the final product requires a software 'key' that is available exclusively from Redline or its authorized agents. The software key is unique to each module and must be installed and activated before the radio will operate. The key contains sufficient security features that the professional installer and operator can not decode, modify, substitute, or otherwise circumvent the operational restrictions imposed by the 'key'. The software 'key' limits the transmit power, operating frequency range, and channel bandwidth per the regulator domain governing the location where the radio will be deployed. The operator does not have the option to select the country or regulatory region of operation. The software 'key' limits the mode of operation as a master or client. The client mode is
'passive listener' and while in this mode the module can not initiate any transmission without first receiving and decoding a valid authorization message from the master. A module with a key for client operation can not be changed by the installer to enable master mode operation. A module with a key for master operation can operate in master or client (passive) mode. Operation in the United States The RDL-3000-RMF is certified with limited modular approval for use as an 'intentional radiator' in the United States as device FCC ID: QC8-RDL3000RMF. Operation in Canada The RDL-3000-RMF is certified with limited modular approval for use as an 'intentional radiator' in Canada as device IC: 4310A-RDL3000RMF. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 6 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 2.3 Product Labeling Module Label The RDL-3000-RMF modular transmitter will display a label referring to the FCC ID:
QC8-RDL3000RMF registration number and IC: 4310A-
RDL3000RMF registration number. An information label is applied directly to the modular transmitter (example shown below). Industry Canada the Do not to remove any labels from the module. External Label An information label is applied to the outside of the chassis of the final product device/enclosure into which the module is installed. This label will display the FCC ID:
QC8-RDL3000RMF registration number and IC: 4310A-
RDL3000RMF registration number for the enclosed RDL-3000-RMF module (example shown below). Industry Canada the Contains FCC ID:QC8-RDL3000RMF Contains IC: 4310A-RDL3000RMF Do not to remove any labels from the final product. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 7 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 3 Module Installation and Service 3.1 Installation Into a Final Product Redline shall retain complete control over the final installation of the module and will ensure compliance of the end product to all applicable FCC regulations. The module must be installed only into an approved enclosure (see Conditions of Use) and only at an approved manufacturing facility or service depot. Redline licensing of the modular transmitter includes monitoring to ensure compliance in the operation and use of the RDL-3000-RMF as expressly specified within this manual. This includes restrictions against modification of the module hardware, approval of the final enclosure, operational restrictions for installers and end-users, and approval of antennas provided for use with the product. Operation of the final product requires the 'key' be controlled exclusively by the manufacturer. The 'key' must be unique to each module and must be installed and activated before the radio will operate. The key must contain sufficient security features to the professional installer and operator can not decode, modify, substitute, or otherwise circumvent the operational restrictions imposed by the 'key'. The software 'key' must limit the transmit power, operating frequency range, and channel bandwidth per the regulator domain governing the location where the radio will be deployed. The operator does not have the option to select the country or regulatory region of operation. The software 'key' must limit the mode of operation as a master or client. The client mode is 'passive listener' and while in this mode the module can not initiate any transmission without first receiving and decoding a valid authorization message from the master. A module with a key for client operation can not be changed by the installer to enable master mode operation. To operate in the TV Whitespaces frequency range, the final product must be capable of contacting and registering with the WSDB database server. The final product is not allowed to transmit on any channels before registering with the WSDB database server and obtaining a list of available channels or after the expiry time has elapsed. Following WSDB registration, the final product is restricted to transmitting only on channels indicated as 'available' by the WSDB database. In congested areas, the number of available channels may be zero. Channel assignments are temporary and the final product must periodically contact the WSDB to refresh the channel list. The final product must vacate a channel in-use immediately when a WSDB database status update indicates the channel is no longer available. The WSDB server URL is programmed into the the final product. To register, the final product must contain a record of the following device, location and contact information. The registration process will fail if the request is submitted with any blank, incomplete or invalid fields. Redline will review all final products for compliance to regulatory restrictions. The manufacturer must meet all labeling described in section 2.3. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 8 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 3.2 Module Servicing The RDL-3000-RMF is not intended to be field serviceable, and contains no field serviceable or field replaceable parts. The module must be serviced only at an approved manufacturing facility or service depot. Warning: The RDL-3000-RMF is susceptible to damage from electrostatic charge. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) must be avoided to prevent damaging or destroying the module. The module must always be store in an anti-static container/bag prior to installation and following removal from the product for servicing. Observe ESD precautions when handling the module. 3.3 Professional Installation Devices containing the Redline RDL-3000-RMF require professional installation. The RDL-3000-RMF must only be installed by trained professional technicians authorized by Redline or its agents. It is the responsibility of the installer to understand the product operation by attending training as required, reading and understanding the product documentation, and ensuring that all building, safety and regulatory codes are met and the installation is complete and secure. 3.4 Configuration for WSDB IMPORTANT: This proceedure is intended for professional installers familiar with standard installation and configuration procedures using the RDL-3000-RMF module Web interface. This procedure assumes the basic product setup has been completed. To operate in the TV Whitespaces frequency range, each sector controller and remote terminal (subscriber) must be capable of contacting and registering with the WSDB database server. The server URL is programmed into each RDL-3000-RMF module. 3.4.1 Options Key Login to the web interface and click Utilities -> Product Options in the left hand menu to display the Product Options screen. Enter the Whitespaces enabled options key in the form and click Activate. Operation of the system requires a software options key. This key restricts device operation to be compliant with regulatory agency requirements in the region of deployment. The professional installer and operator can not modify or otherwise circumvent these operational restrictions. It is recommended to reboot the device following activation of the options key. 3.4.2 WSDB Registration Form Login to the Web interface and click Configuration->WSDB Control to display the WSDB registration screen. This screen is displayed only if FCC WSDB support is enabled by the options key (
) (US only). The WSDB registration form must be complete with all required device type, contact and location information prior to contacting the WSDB server. The registration process will fail if a form is submitted with any blank/empty field. Form fields may be configured using the the Web interface or Telnet. Click Apply & Save to submit the form to the WSDB server. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 9 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Fig. 1: Web - WSDB Configuration/Control Screen FCC Identifier: (read only) The FCC assigned identifier for the radio type. Serial Number: (read only) The unique serial number for this system. Device Type: (read only) The device type is always 'fixed'. Use GPS: Check this field to read the location information directly from the internal GPS.
(available only where GPS hardware is installed). Latitude: Enter the latitude of this installation. Not required if the Use GPS feature is enabled and synchronized. Longitude: Enter the longitude of this installation. Not required if the Use GPS feature is enabled and synchronized. Antenna Height: Enter the height of the installed antenna system. Enter the height in feet or meters above local ground level (not sea level). Owner Name: Enter the name of the registration owner of this system. Contact Name: Enter the name of the registration contact person responsible for operation of the system. Contact Street Address: Enter the contact street address. Contact City: Enter the contact city. Contact State/Province: Enter the contact state. Contact Postal Code: Enter the contact zip code. Contact Country: Enter the contact country. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 10 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Contact Email: Enter the contact email address. Contact Phone: Enter the contact phone number. Apply: Click to activate the settings displayed on this screen. The form is transmitted to the WSDB server. Apply & Save All: Click to activate and permanently save the settings on this screen. The form is transmitted to the WSDB server. Saved settings are restored on power-up, reboot, or at the end of a test cycle. 3.4.3 WSDB Registration Status Click Status->WSDB Status to display the the status of the WSDB registration process. This screen is displayed only if WSDB support is enabled by the options key (US only). The channel list displays all channels in the TV Whitespaces database. A successful registration request to the WSDB server returns a list of available channels. Available channels are displayed in blue and 'unavailable' channels are displayed in red. The final product is not allowed to transmit on the red channels. The final product may transmit only on channels indicated as 'available' by the WSDB database. In congested areas, the number of available channels may be zero. Fig. 2: Web - WSDB Status Screen FCC ID: FCC ID for this system. WSDB URL: URL used to contact the WSDB server. Location: Location where the final product is installed. Server Connectivity Status: Status of the most recent attempt to contact the WSDB server. Registration Response Timestamp: Time and date of the most recent registration response from the WSDB server. Registration Status: Status of the most recent attempt to register with the WSDB server. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 11 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Channel List Response Timestamp: Time and date of the most recent channel list was downloaded from the WSDB server. Channel List Response Status: Status of the Ellipses most recent request for a list of available channels. Number of Available Channels: Available channels reported by the WSDB server. Refresh Time: Time remaining before an updated available channel list must be obtained from the WSDB server. Expiry Time: Time remaining before the current available channel list will expire. If this timer expires, the system must immediatelly stop transmitting on any WSDB channel. Channel List: The channel list displays all channels in the TV Whitespaces database. Available channels are displayed in blue. The channel in-use is displayed in green. The final product is not allowed to transmit on channels displayed in red. 3.4.4 Channel Settings Click Configuration->Wireless to display the Wireless Configuration screen. Use these settings to configure the channel center frequency, channel size and Tx power settings. The channel selection is entered as a center frequency and channel size. The final product is not allowed to transmit on any channel before registering with the WSDB server. Following registration, the operator should review the channel list to confirm the sector controller is configured to operate on an 'available' channel (WSDB Status Screen). If the configured channel is 'not available' the operator must select an 'available' channel from the channel list. For correct operation, it is important to select a channel that the WSDB reports as available at the sector controller location and at the locations for each remote terminal. Click Apply&Save to activate the new settings. It is recommended to reboot following changes to the RF frequency and/or channel size. Fig. 3: Web - Wireless Configuration Screen -- Sector Controller IMPORTANT: Channel assignments are temporary and the final product must renew its registration before the expiry time to receive an updated channel list. The final product must immediately vacate any in-use channel that is designated 'not available in a received list of available channels, or when the expiry time is reached. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 12 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 3.4.5 Safety Precautions Installation and service must be done by personnel having technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards during installation and/or service of RF equipment. The installation and/or service must be done using procedures designed to minimize any danger to technical personnel or any other person. 3.4.6 Radio Frequency Safety The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF fields in excess of the general population limits as defined by FCC CFR 47, Part 2.1091 and OET Bulletin 65, Radio frequency radiation exposure evaluation for fixed devices & Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canadas website:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol1/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol1-sec2-1091.pdf http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65c.pdf http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php Refer to the regulatory statements included in this document. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 13 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 4 Final Product Requirements The following requirements apply to all final products incorporating the RDL-3000-RMF. 4.1 Frequency Bands Operation in the United States Operation of the final product requires a software 'key' that is available exclusively from Redline. This key restricts device operation to the FCC 473-695 MHz band. The professional installer and operator can not modify or otherwise circumvent these operational restrictions. To operate in the TV Whitespaces frequency range, the final product must contact and register with the WSDB database server (server URL is programmed into the final product). The final product may only transmit on channels indicated as 'available' by the WSDB database. Channel assignments are temporary and the final product must periodically contact the WSDB to refresh the channel list. The final product vacates a channel in-use immediately when a WSDB database status update indicates the channel is no longer available or the expiry time for an obtained list has elapsed. The final product operating as a PMP Sector Controller/PTP Master (PMP-SC) is not allowed to transmit on any channel before registering with the WSDB database and obtaining a list of available channels for its location. The final product operating as a PMP Subscriber/PTP Slave (PMP-SS) is allowed to transmit on the channel currently being used by the PMP-SC initially only for the purpose of registering with the WSDB database and obtaining a list of available channels for its location. If the channel in-use is not available, the PMP-SS notifies the PMP-SC and stops transmitting. The PMP-SS may register with the base station once per minute to obtain the current channel list. Operation in Canada Operation of the final product requires a software 'key' that is available exclusively from Redline. This key restricts device operation to the Industry Canada band RSS-196 512 -
608 MHz and 614 - 698 MHz for Rural Remote Broadband Systems (RRBS) on TV channels 21 - 35 and 39 - 51. Table 1: Region 13: Canada IC RRBS Channel Definitions Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Center Frequency (MHz) 21+22 22+23 23+24 24+25 25+26 26+27 27+28 28+29 29+30 30+31 31+32 32+33 33+34 518.00 524.00 530.00 536.00 542.00 548.00 554.00 560.00 566.00 572.00 578.00 584.00 590.00 34+35 39+40 40+41 41+42 42+43 43+44 44+45 45+46 46+47 47+48 48+49 49+50 50+51 596.00 626.00 632.00 638.00 644.00 650.00 656.00 662.00 668.00 674.00 680.00 686.00 692.00 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 14 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 4.2 Antenna Use and Transmit Power The RDL-3000-RMF module supports operation with 2x2 MIMO antenna systems with two transmit chains and two receive chains. The RDL-3000-RMF module must be used only with certified antennas and using the channel size and output power level specified by the local and regional regulations. Certified Antennas This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in the following table. Any additional antennas will be used only after authorization is obtained through Class II permissive change. Antennas having a gain higher than 13 dBi are strictly prohibited. Table 2: Approved Antennas Supplier Part #
Redline AFS-VH-60060-01 Redline AFS-SB-60055-01 Redline AFD-DB-600-2ft-01 Redline AFS-DBG-60090-01 Gain
(dB) 13 11 11 11 Frequency Range
(MHz) 470-698 470-698 Sector Log-P Directional 470-698 Directional 470-698 Sector Application Size Beamwidth /
Polarity 60 deg / dual vpol & hpol 55 deg / single vpol or hpol 48 deg / dual vpol & hpol 90 def / dual vpol & hpol 122 cm
(48 in) 122 cm
(48 in) 60cm
(19 in) 1.5m
(5 ft) Redline eLTE-MT-8dBi-Int-Ant*
8 470-698 Directional Redline AFD-DB-600-2ft-02 11 470-698 Directional Redline ALP-SB-60055-D1 11 470-698 Log-P Directional
* With or without integrated GPS antenna. 200 mm 68-88 deg / dual
(8 in) 48 cm
(19 in) 116 cm
(46 in) vpol & hpol 48 deg / dual vpol & hpol 65 deg / single vpol or hpol 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 15 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Operation in United States The RDL-3000-RMF module must be used only with certified antennas and using the channel size and output power level specified by the FCC regulations. Table 3: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power: 6 MHz Channel Channel #
14-34 40-51 35, 39 Tx Power (dBm)
+18
+16 Frequency
(MHz) Table 4: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power & EIRP: 12 MHz Channel Modulation Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Power (dBm) /
Power (dBm) /
Total Output Power (dBm) /
Output Power Limit (dBm) /
6 MHz 6 MHz 6 MHz 6 MHz 476 476 584 584 692 692 BPSK 256QAM BPSK 256QAM BPSK 256QAM 16.4 16.4 16.2 16.6 16.4 16.7 16.4 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 19.4 19.5 19.4 19.5 19.4 19.6 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 Frequency
(MHz) Table 5: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power & EIRP: 18 MHz Channel Modulation Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Power (dBm) /
Power (dBm) /
Total Output Power (dBm) /
Output Power Limit (dBm) /
6 MHz 6 MHz 6 MHz 6 MHz 479 479 587 587 689 689 BPSK 256QAM BPSK 256QAM BPSK 256QAM 15.1 15.0 14.8 14.8 15.3 15.3 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.2 14.8 14.8 18.1 18.0 17.9 18.0 18.1 18.1 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 Frequency
(MHz) Table 6: 470 - 698 MHz: RF Power & EIRP: 24 MHz Channel Modulation Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Power (dBm) /
Power (dBm) /
Total Output Power (dBm) /
Output Power Limit (dBm) /
6 MHz 6 MHz 6 MHz 6 MHz 482 482 587 587 686 686 BPSK 256QAM BPSK 256QAM BPSK 256QAM 13.3 13.3 13.1 13.1 13.6 13.6 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.2 13.1 16.4 16.4 16.3 16.3 16.4 16.4 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 16 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Operation in Canada The RDL-3000-RMF module must be used only with certified antennas and using the channel size and output power level specified by IC regulations. Table 7: Subscriber (CPE) Transmit Power for IC Regulations in Canada BW 5 MHz 10 MHz Freq
(MHz) 515 557 599 623 659 695 518 557 596 626 659 692 RF1 Pwr
(dBm) 21.93 21.94 21.89 21.94 21.98 21.92 21.83 21.97 21.90 21.95 21.88 21.78 RF2 Pwr
(dBm) 21.83 21.81 21.98 22.00 21.91 21.96 21.92 21.76 21.93 21.85 21.95 21.95 Comb Pwr
(dBm) 24.89 24.89 24.95 24.98 24.96 24.95 24.89 24.88 24.93 24.91 24.93 24.88 Ant Gain EIRP Max*
(dBi) 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
(dBm) 35.89 35.89 35.95 35.98 35.96 35.95 35.89 35.88 35.93 35.91 35.93 35.88 EIRP Limit
(dBm) 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
*If the antenna used exceeds maximum specified, the power settings must be reduced by the same amount in dB that the gain exceeds maximum allowed. Table 8: Base Station Transmit Power for IC Regulations in Canada BW Freq RF1 RF2 Comb Ant Gain EIRP EIRP 5 MHz 10 MHz
(MHz) Pwr
(dBm) Pwr
(dBm) Pwr
(dBm) Max*
(dBi)
(dBm) Limit
(dBm) 515 557 599 623 659 695 518 557 596 626 659 692 21.93 21.94 21.89 21.94 21.98 21.92 21.83 21.97 21.90 21.95 21.88 21.78 21.83 21.81 21.98 22.00 21.91 21.96 21.92 21.76 21.93 21.85 21.95 21.95 24.89 24.89 24.95 24.98 24.96 24.95 24.89 24.88 24.93 24.91 24.93 24.88 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 37.89 37.89 37.95 37.98 37.96 37.95 37.89 37.88 37.93 37.91 37.93 37.88 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 17 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL 5 Regulatory Notices FCC Notices: Deployment in USA The following notices about deployment in the USA are included in training and documentation provided to professional installers and operators of the final product:
1. The final product must be professionally installed. 2. WARNING -- FCC RF Exposure Warnings To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for RF transmitting devices, a minimum distance of 40 cm (15 3/4") should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation:
To ensure compliance, operation at closer than these distances is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be collocated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.706:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the rules for TV bands devices, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. 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. 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:
(1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
(3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
(4) Consult the manufacturer, dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 4. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.19:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 5. FCC Information to Users @ FCC 15.21:
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline Communications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 18 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Industry Canada Notices Deployment in Canada:
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment. The following notices about deployment in Canada are included in training and documentation provided to professional installers and operators of the final product:
1. The final product must be professionally installed. 2. WARNING -- IC RF Exposure Warnings To satisfy IC RF exposure requirements for RF transmitting devices, the following distances should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation:
Table 9: RDL-3000-RMF Recommended Safe Distances Frequency (MHz) Separation Distance 512 - 608 MHz 614 - 698 MHz 40 cm (15.6") or more To ensure compliance, operation at closer than these distances is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be collocated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The RDL-3000-RMF has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 13 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 ensure that radio frequency emissions are maintained within the band of operation under all normal operating conditions listed in this manual. This device complies with Industry Canada RSS standard(s) for licensed bands. Operation is also 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 isotropic radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. IC regulations governing operation in the Industry Canada band RSS-196 512 - 608 MHz and 614 - 698 MHz band for Rural Remote Broadband Systems (RRBS) are subject to licensing, pursuant to subsection 4(1) of the Radiocommunication Act. 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 19 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 FAMILY RDL-3000-RMF PRODUCT MANUAL Dploiement aux le Canada Cet appareil numrique de la classe [B] est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Les avis suivants propos du dploiement au Canada sont inclus dans la formation et la documentation fournies aux installateurs professionnels et les oprateurs du produit final:
1. Le produit final doit tre install par un professionnel. 2. AVERTISSEMENT - IC avertissements d'exposition RF Pour satisfaire les exigences dIC en ce qui a trait aux expositions aux RF pour RF dispositifs de transmission, les distances suivantes doit tre maintenue entre l'antenne de ce dispositif et des personnes pendant le fonctionnement du dispositif:
Table 10: RDL-3000-RMF distances de scurit recommandes Frquence (MHz) Distance de Sparation 512 - 608 MHz 614 - 698 MHz 40 cm (15.6") ou plus Pour assurer la conformit , loperation une distance moindre que celles-ci n'est pas recommand. L'antenne utilise pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas tre co-
localis avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. Le RDL-3000-RMF a t conu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de 13 dBi. Antenne ayant un gain plus lev est strictement interdite par les rglements d'Industrie Canada. L'impdance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms. Ce dispositif a t conu pour veiller ce que les missions de radiofrquences sont maintenus dans la bande de fonctionnement dans toutes les conditions normales de fonctionnement figurant dans ce manuel. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes industrielles RSS Canada (s) pour les bandes sous licence. L'opration est galement soumise aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d'interfrences, et 2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil. Pour rduire le potentiel dinterfrence radio sur dautres utilisateurs, le type dantenne et son gain doivent tre choisies tel que la Puissance Isotrope Rayonne Equivalente
(PIRE) ne dpasse pas le niveau ncessaire pour une communication efficace. Cet quipement est conforme de RSS-196 pour systmes large bande en rgions rurales loignes (SLBRRE) fonctionnant dans la bande 512-698 MHz (canaux de tlvision 21 51). 70-00184-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 20 of 21 April 5, 2019 RDL-3000 M2M Solutions 302 Town Centre Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 0E8 www.rdlcom.com Proprietary Redline Communications 2019 Page 21 of 21 April 5, 2019 70-00184-02-00