Itron MODLE User Manual
Itron Riva™ Modular LE
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Itron Riva™Modular LE User Guide
31January 2019
Itron Riva™ Modular LE
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• Email: support@itron.com
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• Telephone Itron Technical Support North America: 1-877-487-6602
For technical support contact information by region, go to www.itron.com and select your country and language.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Important Safety and Compliance Information ................................................................ 4
USA FCC Part 15 spectrum compliance ....................................................................................... 4
Canada, ISED spectrum compliance ............................................................................................ 5
Compliance Statement Canada / Déclaration de Conformité ................................................................... 5
RF Exposure (FCC/ISED) ........................................................................................................................ 6
Lithium battery safety .................................................................................................................... 6
Modifications and repairs ............................................................................................................... 6
Electromagnetic compatibility ........................................................................................................ 6
Electrostatic discharge .................................................................................................................. 6
Do not drop .................................................................................................................................... 7
Labeling ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Recycling Information .................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Overview .......................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3: Module Description ........................................................................................................ 10
Itron Riva Modular LE High-Level Architecture ........................................................................... 10
Chapter 4: Connecting, Initializing and Programming the Module .................................................. 12
Connecting the Module to a Host Board or Host Device ............................................................. 12
Initializing and Loading Firmware on the Itron Riva Modular LE ................................................. 14
Chapter 5: Approved Antennas for the Modular LE ........................................................................ 17
Laird Model 0600-00048 .............................................................................................................. 18
World Products Model WPANT30088-S1A ................................................................................. 18
Additional Antenna Options ......................................................................................................... 18
Industry Canada Compliance ................................................................................................................. 18
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Chapter 1: Important Safety and Compliance Information
This section provides important information for your safety and product compliance.
USA FCC PART 15 SPECTRUM COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation.
This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) from
all persons to be compliant with regulatory RF exposure.
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.
• 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 or TV technician for help.
To ensure system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified without the
express approval of Itron. Per FCC rules, unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with
these instructions for use could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
OEM INTEGRATION INSTRUCTIONS
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The module must be installed in the host equipment such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna
and users, and the transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. The
module shall be only used with antennas that have been originally tested and certified with this module.
As long as the condition above is met, further transmitter test will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional
compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC
peripheral requirements, etc.). The end-product may need Verification testing, Declaration of Conformity
testing, a Permissive Class II Change or new Certification. Please involve an FCC certification specialist
in order to determine what will be exactly applicable for the end-product.
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Validity of using the module certification:
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location
with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization for this module in combination with the host
equipment is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID of the module cannot be used on the final
product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. In such cases, please involve an
FCC certification specialist in order to determine if a Permissive Class II Change or new Certification is
required.
Upgrade Firmware:
The software provided for firmware upgrade will not be capable to affect any RF parameters as certified
for the FCC for this module, in order to prevent compliance issues.
End product labeling:
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that
20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a
visible area with the following:
For FCC: Contains FCC ID: 2ANHYMODLE
For ISED: Contains IC:23664-MODLE
Information that must be placed in the end user manual:
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or
remove this RF module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end
user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
CANADA, ISED SPECTRUM COMPLIANCE
Compliance Statement Canada / D
éclaration de Conformité
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) 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 présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage, (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec
une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut
choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne
dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
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Please see the approved antennas in Chapter 5: Approved Antennas for the Modular LE.
RF Exposure (FCC/ISED)
This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 21 cm between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement do it être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 21 cm entre le radiateur et
votre corps. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisées ou opérant en conjonction avec tout autre
antenne ou transmetteur
LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY
Warning: Follow these procedures to avoid injury to avoid injury to yourself
or others:
• The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of
properly.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100° Celsius (212°
Fahrenheit), crush, expose to water, or incinerate the lithium battery.
• Keep the lithium battery away from children.
• Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard.
MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS
Warning: This unit cannot be modified and is not repairable. Attempts
to modify or repair this module will void the warranty.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Warning: Use only approved accessories with this equipment.
Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these
instructions for use may void authorization by the authorities to operate
the equipment.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
Warning: Internal circuit components can be sensitive to electrostatic
discharge.
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