M/A-Com EDACS D3100 Installation And Operator's Manual

Rhein Tech Laboratories Client: M/A COM, Inc.
360 Herndon Parkway Model: EDACS D3100 800 MHz Mobile Data Modem
Suite 1400 FCC ID: OWDTR-0037-E
Herndon, VA 20170 Standards: FCC Part 90/IC RSS-119
http://www.rheintech.com

Report #: 2004178

APPENDIX K: MANUAL

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Installation and Operator’s Manual

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EDACS® D3100

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- December 2004 Initial Release.

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CREDITS

EDACS is a registered trademark and Failsoft and ProGrammer are
trademarks of M/A-COM, Inc.
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All other brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or
service marks of their respective holders.

NOTICE!

This manual covers M/A-COM products manufactured and sold by
M/A-COM, Inc.

Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service
technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs, alterations, or
substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty.

The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M/A-COM, Inc.
Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.

This manual is published by M/A-COM, Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes
to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or
improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by M/A-COM, Inc., at any time and
without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of
this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written
permission of M/A-COM, Inc.

Copyright© 2004 M/A-COM, Inc. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION............................4

1.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL

INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS.....4

1.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations..5

1.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS....5

1.2.1 Mobile Antennas .......................................................6

1.2.2 Approved Accessories...............................................6

1.2.3 Contact Information...................................................7

2. SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................8

2.1 COMMON HAZARDS .......................................................8

3. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................9

4. DESCRIPTION...........................................................................10

4.1 DATA CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS................................11

5. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES..............................................12

5.1 ADAPTER CABLE, CA103067V1...................................12

6. INSTALLATION........................................................................14

6.1 UNPACK AND CHECK THE EQUIPMENT ..................14

6.2 PLAN THE INSTALLATION ..........................................14

6.3 INSTALL D3100 RF MODEM.........................................15

6.4 D3100 DIMENSIONS.......................................................16

7. WARRANTY ..............................................................................17

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1. RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION

1.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS,
CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL
USE REQUIREMENTS

Before using your mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy
awareness and control information and operational instructions to
ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.

This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled
conditions, where users have full knowledge of their

NOTE

exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to
meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for
general population, consumer, or any other use.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by M/A­COM, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the

CAUTION

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF)
spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a
distance. It uses RF energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF
energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are
not limited to, electric power, sunlight, and x-rays. RF energy, however,
should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy,
which, when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high levels
of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with
organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These
standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and
the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include
substantial margins of protection. All two-way radios marketed in North
America are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet
government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also

mmend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These

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instructions are important because they inform users about RF e

equipment.

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exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to
the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is
and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF
exposure limits.

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov./SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

1.1.1 Federal Communications Commission
Regulations

Your M/A-COM, Inc. EDACS D3100 RF Modem is designed and tested to
comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile two-way radios
before it can be marketed in the United States. When two-way radios are
used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully
aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational
requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label
directing users to specific user awareness information. Your M/A-COM, Inc.
EDACS D3100 RF Modem has an RF exposure product label. Also, your
D3100 Installation and Operator’s Manual includes information and operating
instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance
requirements.

1.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE
STANDARDS

Your M/A-COM, Inc. EDACS D3100 RF Modem is designed and tested to
comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines
(listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This
radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to
60% talk-40% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use. In
terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure
guidelines, your radio antenna radiates measurable RF energy only while it is
transmitting (talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.

Your M/A-COM, Inc. EDACS D3100 RF Modem complies with the
following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of

Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 2 sub-part J.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical

and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999.

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Table 1-1 lists the recommended minimum lateral distance
from the AV102800V1 mobile antenna that must be
provided for unaware bystanders in an uncontrolled
environment, when the D3100 is transmitting at three watts.

CAUTION

Transmit only when unaware bystanders are at least the
uncontrolled recommended minimum lateral distance away
from the transmitting antenna.

Table 1-1: Rated Power and Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance

MOBILE RADIO

TX

FREQUENCY

RANGE

806-825 MHz 3.0 Watts 21 cm

RATED POWER OF

VEHICLE-INSTALLED

D3100 RF MODEM

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM

LATERAL DISTANCE FROM

TRANSMITTING ANTENNA

UNCONTROLLED

1.2.1 Mobile Antennas

Install the radio’s antenna (refer to Table 5-1 for applicable antenna part
numbers) in the center of the vehicle’s roof. These mobile antenna
installation guidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles
with appropriate ground planes. The antenna installation should additionally
be in accordance with the following.

1.

The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier included with the
antenna.

2.

The installation manual providing specific information of how to install
the antennas to facilitate recommended operating distances to all
potentially exposed persons.

Use only the M/A-COM approved/supplied antenna(s) or approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments
could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

1.2.2 Approved Accessories

This radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF guidelines when used with
the M/A-COM accessories supplied or designated for use with this product.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF
exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC regulations.

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