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Regulatory Compliance Information
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This document covers the Regulatory Compliance information which
will be part of the BM83 Module datasheet and related documents
shared with customers.
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1.1 BM83 Usage Instructions under Modular Approval
(a) FCC/ISED certification is valid only for the shielded version of the module.
(b) Module placement guideline
The host board should provide a continuous ground plane with minimum size equal to the module
dimension directly beneath the module (16mmx19mm ). Provide ground plane with distributed via
stitching. A small cut out can be provided on the host PCB below the module RF test point inorder to
solder pig tail SMA cable and perform conducted RF measurements.
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2.1 United States
The BM83 module has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CFR47
Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators” single-modular approval in accordance
with Part 15.212 Modular Transmitter approval. Single modular transmitter approval is defined as a
complete RF transmission sub-assembly, designed to be incorporated into another device, that must
demonstrate compliance with FCC rules and policies independent of any host. A transmitter with a
modular grant can be installed in different end-use products (referred to as a host, host product, or host
device) by the grantee or other equipment manufacturer, then the host product may not require additional
testing or equipment authorization for the transmitter function provided by that specific module or limited
module device.
The user must comply with all of the instructions provided by the Grantee, which indicate installation
and/or operating conditions necessary for compliance.
A host product itself is required to comply with all other applicable FCC equipment authorization
regulations, requirements, and equipment functions that are not associated with the transmitter module
portion. For example, compliance must be demonstrated: to regulations for other transmitter components
within a host product; to requirements for unintentional radiators (Part 15 Subpart B), such as digital
devices, computer peripherals, radio receivers, etc.; and to additional authorization requirements for the
non-transmitter functions on the transmitter module (i.e., SDoC or Certification) as
appropriate (e.g., Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transmitter modules may also contain digital logic functions).
2.1.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
The BM83 module has been labeled with their own FCC ID number. If the FCC ID is not visible when the
module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the finished product into which the module is
installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording as
follows:
For BM83:
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2ADHKBM83SM1
or
Contains FCC ID: 2ADHKBM83SM1
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.
A user's manual for the finished product should include the following statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 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:
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• 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
Additional information on labeling and user information requirements for Part 15 devices can be found in
KDB Publication 784748, which is available at the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET)
Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB) https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm
2.1.2 RF Exposure
All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF exposure requirements. KDB 447498 General RF
Exposure Guidance provides guidance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities,
operations or devices comply with limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) fields adopted by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
From the FCC Grant: Output power listed is conducted. This grant is valid only when the module is sold to
OEM integrators and must be installed by the OEM or OEM integrators. This transmitter is restricted for
use with the specific antenna(s) tested in this application for Certification and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters within a host device, except in accordance
with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. The installation of the transmitter must ensure that the
antenna has a separation distance of at least 20 mm from all persons or compliance must be
demonstrated according to FCC SAR procedures.
2.1.3 Helpful Websites
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): http://www.fcc.gov
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB):
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm
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3.1 Canada
The BM83 module has been certified for use in Canada under Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED, formerly Industry Canada) Radio Standards Procedure (RSP) RSP-100,
Radio Standards Specifi- cation (RSS) RSS-Gen and RSS-247. Modular approval permits the installation
of a module in a host device without the need to recertify the device.
3.1.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
Label Requirements (from RSP-100 Issue 11, Section 3): The host device shall be properly labeled to
identify the module within the host device.
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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 labeled to
display the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification number of the module,
preceded by the words “Contains”, or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:
For the BM83 module:
Contains IC: 20266-BM83SM1
User Manual Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus (from Section 8.4 RSS-Gen, Issue 5, April
2018): User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following or equivalent notice in
a conspicuous location in the user manual or alternatively on the device or both:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(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.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique 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’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
3.1.2 RF Exposure
All transmitters regulated by ISED must comply with RF exposure requirements listed in RSS-102 - Radio
Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio communication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands).
This transmitter is restricted for use with a specific antenna tested in this application for certification, and
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters within a host
device, except in accordance with Canada multi-transmitter product procedures.
The installation of the transmitter must ensure compliance is demonstrated according to the ISED SAR
procedures.
3.1.3 Helpful Web Sites
Industry Canada: http://www.ic.gc.ca/
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