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NIC 510 and Meter Labeling Product
Requirements

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NIC 510 and Meter Labeling Product Requirements 1 About the Silver Spring Networks Network Interface Card, NIC 510

1 About the Silver Spring Networks

Network Interface Card, NIC 510

The Silver Spring Networks NIC 510 is a network interface card that enables
machine-to-machine communication over 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz ISM bands.

Figure 1. Silver Spring meter NIC

References

Guidelines for 64-bit Global Identifier (EUI-64™) Registration Authority, IEEE Standards
Association.

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Silver Spring Networks

1234567890123456

Contains:



FCC ID: OWS-NIC511-03

IC: 5975A-NIC51103

NIC Address Labeling

For radio identification, the host device shall have an auxiliary label containing the Silver
Spring Networks NIC address presented in text (16 alphanumeric digits) and bar code
formats.

• Bar Code Type = Code 3 of 9

• Bar Code Font Size = unknown

• Font Type = unknown

• Font Size = unknown

• Bar Code Label Dimensions = 1.0ʺ x 1.5ʺ

• Bar Code Material Type = Static Dissipative Polyimide

Figure 2 shows an example of the NIC address label, which is consistent with FCC

requirements set forth in FCC and Industry Canada Guidelines for Devices Containing a

Transmitter Module on page 7, and contains the Silver Spring Networks corporate name and

NIC EUI-64 address.

Figure 2. Example of NIC address label for NIC510

NIC Labeling

The Silver Spring Networks meter NIC has two labels relevant to meter final assembly and
RMA: the FCC and Part Number label and the Silver Spring NIC address label. Both labels
are located on the bottom side of the NIC PCA.

The FCC ID label is 1ʺ x .375ʺ inches (2.5 x 1 cm).

Figure 3 shows an example of the FCC ID label found on the meter NIC.

Figure 3. Sample FCC ID label for meter NIC510

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Catalog number Model number
FCC ID IC Certification

Silver Spring MAC address

Silver Spring part number

Figure 4 shows the placement of the labels.

Figure 4. Label locations on the Silver Spring meter NIC

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2 FCC and Industry Canada Government

Guidelines

Silver Spring Networks meter NIC

FCC ID: OWS-NIC511-03

IC: 5975A-NIC51103

Table 1. NIC models

Model No.

NIC 511-0303 x x x x

NIC 511-0302 x x x

NIC 511-0301 x x x

Requirements

The Silver Spring Network meter network interface card (NIC) is REQUIRED to be
professionally installed by a properly trained technician. Improper installation could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). 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.

The antenna of this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

The device should be installed so that people will not come within the specified distance of
the antenna as listed below.

900
MHz

2.4
GHz

Internal
Antenna

Off-Board
Antenna FCC ID IC ID

OWS-NIC511-03 5975A-NIC51103

US installations: The device should be installed so that people will not come within 20
cm (8 in.) of the antenna.

Canada installations (IC): The device should be installed so that people will not come
within 29 cm (11.4 in.) of the antenna.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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/TV technician for help.

Exigences d'Industrie Canada

La carte d’interface réseau (NIC) Silver Spring Network Relay Point (NRP) DOIT être
installée par un technicien ayant reçu une formation adéquate. Une installation incorrecte
peut annuler l’autorisation de l’utilisateur à se servir de l’équipement.

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, et.

(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

L’antenne de cet émetteur ne doit pas se trouver à proximité de ou fonctionner en association
avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur.

Lʹappareil doit être installé de telle sorte que les gens ne viendront pas au sein de 29 cm (11.4
in.) de lʹantenne.

Les changements ou modifications apportés sans l’approbation expresse de l’autorité
responsable de la conformité pourront entraîner l’annulation de l’autorisation d’utilisation

de cet équipement.

FCC and Industry Canada Guidelines for Devices Containing a Transmitter Module

The following is an extract from FCC PART 15 UNLICENSED MODULAR TRANSMITTER
APPROVAL, DA 00-1407, Released: June 26, 2000, Section 6 describing labeling requirements
for devices containing a modular transmitter.

Section 6. The modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and, if
the FCC ID 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 can use wording such as the
following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XYZMODEL1” or “Contains FCC ID:
XYZMODEL1.” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The
Grantee may either provide such a label, an example of which must be included in the

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Model: NIC 511-0303

Contains FCC ID:OWS-NIC511-03 IC:5975A-NIC51103

application for equipment authorization, or, must provide adequate instructions along
with the module which explain this requirement.

In the latter case, a copy of these instructions must be included in the application for
equipment authorization.

The following is an extract from RSS-GEN, General Requirements and Information for the
Certification of Radio Apparatus, Section 3.2.1, describing labeling requirements for a host
device integrating a radio module.

The host device shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host device.

The Industry Canada certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when
installed in the host device, otherwise the host device must be labelled to display the
Industry Canada certification number of the module, preceded by the words “Contains
transmitter module”, or the word “Contains”, or similar wording expressing the same
meaning, as follows:

Contains transmitter module IC: XXXXXX-YYYYYYYYYYY

where XXXXXX-YYYYYYYYYYY is the moduleʹs certification number.

L’extrait suivant provient du Cahier des charges sur les normes radioélectriques (CNR);
exigences générales et information relatives à la certification des appareils radio, section

3.2.1, et décrit les exigences en matière d’étiquetage pour un dispositif hôte intégrant un

module radio.

Le dispositif hôte doit être correctement étiqueté afin d’identifier les modules qu’il
comprend.

L’étiquette de certification Industrie Canada d’un module doit toujours être bien visible lors
de l’installation sur un dispositif hôte. Dans le cas contraire, le dispositif hôte doit être
étiqueté de façon à afficher le numéro de certification Industrie Canada du module, précédé
de l’expression « Contains transmitter module » ou du mot « Contains », ou d’une
formulation similaire ayant la même signification. Par exemple :

Contains transmitter module IC : XXXXXX-YYYYYYYYYYY

où XXXXXX-YYYYYYYYYYY représente le numéro de certification du module.

The applicant for equipment certification of the module shall provide with each unit of the
module either a label such as described above, or an explanation and instructions to the user
as to the host device labelling requirements.

Figure 5. Sample FCC ID label for devices containing a NIC (NIC510)

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XX

X

NIC 510 External Antenna Integration

This radio transmitter 5975A-NIC51103 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate
with the antenna types listed Table 2 with the maximum permissible gain and required
antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.

Cet émetteur radio 5975A-NIC51103 a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner
avec les types dʹantenne énumérés dans le tableau 1 ci-dessous avec le gain maximal
admissible et lʹimpédance dʹantenne requise pour chaque type dʹantenne indiqué. Les types
dʹantennes ne figurant pas dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum
indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits pour une utilisation avec cet appareil.

Table 2. Antenna types

Antenna

Antenna Type 900 MHz Gain (dBi) 2.4 GHz Gain (dBi)

Omni Directional 3 4.5 50

Wrap Around 1 3.5 50

Impedance

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.

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.

Safety Information

WARNING: Severe shock and explosion hazard! Touching energized parts can result in massive

equipment damage, and severe injury or death. Short-circuiting energized parts will result in blinding
flash and explosion. Opening and closing electrical circuits can also produce dangerous and explosive
arc flashes. Involuntary muscular reactions associated with electrical shock may result in other
injuries. Observe the following safety guidelines.

Careful planning of every job is essential. Nothing should be taken for granted. Do not take
chances!

• Read and follow all approved policies and procedures provided by your employer

associated with the procedures in this manual.

• The procedures in this manual must only be performed by qualified workers in

accordance with local utility safety practices, utility requirements, and applicable OSHA
and NFPA standards.

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• The information contained in this document is intended to aid qualified personnel, and is

not a replacement for the proper training required to make a person qualified.

• Silver Spring Networks assumes no liability for the customerʹs failure to follow these

safety guidelines.

General Electrical Safety

• Perform the procedures in this manual in accordance with applicable workplace

standards established by the following agencies:

— Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

— The National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA-70).

— National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

— Electronics Industries Association (EIA).

— Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA).

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Whenever possible, de-energize all

circuits or equipment before working on them.

• Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3 meters) between line potential and all

unqualified persons at all times.

• Keep unauthorized people out of the work area. Be especially cautious of children, who

tend to be drawn to work activity.

• Determining if a circuit is OFF can be difficult in some instances. Check for circuit voltage

with an appropriate voltmeter before working on equipment presumed to have been de­energized. Tiebreakers, double throw disconnect switches, automatic transfer switches
and emergency generators can supply power through an alternate circuit or from another
source.

• 120V current can be just a lethal as higher voltages because current flow through a body

depends upon the bodyʹs resistance.

• Do not trust insulation and/or weatherproofing on a wire as protection from shock.

• Use electrically insulated tools. Inspect portable electrical equipment or tools for defects

and remove any defective devices from service immediately. All portable electrical
equipment must have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection.

• Select the right tool for the job. Use tools properly. Keep tools in good working order.

• Make sure the work area is free of any flammable material. Flammable vapors can be

ignited by an arc flash.

• Keep the work area clean and dry. Cluttered work areas cause accidents and injuries.

• Provide good lighting in the work area. You cannot work safely if you cannot see what

you are doing.

• Report unsafe conditions or defective equipment to your immediate supervisor.

• Handle material carefully. Lift and carry properly.

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