Microchip Technology LG9271 User Manual

LG8271/LG9271

Low-Power Long Range (LoRa®) Technology Gateway

Module for US (LG9271) and EU (LG8271)

General Features

• Supports LoRa®/LoraWAN™ Technology RF
Packets

• Up to eight receive and one transmit channel(s)

• UART (TTL) interface with built-in control protocol

• Compact form factor 90.0 mm x 30.0 mm

• mPCIe physical connector

• Environmentally friendly RoHS compliant

• Compliance:

- LG8271: Certified to R&TTE RF Standards

- LG9271: Certified to FCC Modular Transmit-

ter Standards

• Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) over UART, see

®

Technology Gateway Module Software

“LoRa
Specifications”

Operational

• Single operating voltage: 3.0V to 3.6V (3.3V
nominal)

• Temperature range: -40 to +85 °C

• Supports LoRa Technology (12.5 kbps) and FSK
(EU only) (up to 300 kbps) modulations

• Integrated frequency matched RF front end, RF
transceiver, baseband processor, and MCU

The multi-channel, flexible nature of these modules
makes them ideal for use in LoRa Technology gateway
applications.

The advanced command protocol available over the
UART interface provides complete control over the full
capabilities of RF subsystem in addition to packet
reception and transmission.

Applications

Applications deploying LoRa Technology where gate­way devices are required include:

• Automated Meter Reading

• Home and Building Automation

• Wireless Alarm and Security Systems

• Industrial Monitoring and Control

• Machine to Machine (M2M)

• Internet of Things (IoT)

Description

Microchip's LG8271/LG9271 Low-Power Long Range
(LoRa) Technology transceiver modules provide an
easy to use, low-power solution for long range wireless
data reception. Each module provides eight LoRa
Technology receive channels (125 kHz Bandwith
(BW)). In addition to the eight LoRa Technology
receive channels, the modules provide two additional
receive channels. The first is a LoRa Technology mod­ulation receive channel capable of 125, 250 or 500 kHz
BW). The second provides an FSK/GFSK (EU only)
receive channel.

Beyond its receiver capability, the modules provide a
single flexibly transmit channel. This transmit channel
is capable of both LoRa Technology and FSK/GFSK
modulations at multiple bandwidths (LoRa Technology)
or baud rates (FSK/GFSK).

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Table of Contents

Device Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

General Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Typical Hardware Connections ............................................................................................................................................................11

Application Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Regulatory Approval ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Appendix A: Revision History .............................................................................................................................................................. 19

The Microchip Web Site ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Customer Change Notification Service ............................................................................................................................................... 21

Customer Support ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Product Identification System .............................................................................................................................................................. 22

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1.0 DEVICE OVERVIEW

The LG8271/LG9271 transceiver modules feature
LoRa Technology RF modulation, which provides long
range spread spectrum communication with high
interference immunity.

Each module supports eight (8) receive channels
allowing it to receive up to eight LoRa Technology
modulated packets simultaneously. By using LoRa
Technology modulation technique, LG8271/LG9271
can achieve a receiver sensitivity of -146 dBm. When
combined with LoRa Technology transmission devices,
the LG8271/LG9271 can provide a system with
industry leading link budget, which makes it optimal for
applications requiring extended range and robustness.

The LG8271/LG9271 modules also contain an inte­grated output power amplifier (LNA) providing optimal
downlink signal levels.

FIGURE 1-2: PIN DIAGRAM

LoRa Technology modulation also provides significant
advantages in both blocking and selectivity compared
to the conventional modulation techniques, solving the
traditional design compromise between extended
range, interference immunity, and low-power
consumption.

The LG8271/LG9271 modules deliver exceptional RF
selectivity and their multi-channel performance make
them ideal for use in LoRa Technology gateway
applications.

Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show the top and

bottom view, the pinout, and the block diagram of the
modules.

FIGURE 1-1: TOP VIEW

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SX1301

RFESX1257

RFESX1257

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FIGURE 1-3: BLOCK DIAGRAM

Debug

SPI

I/Q

UART

24LC08B

EEPROM

Table 1-1 describes the pins of the module.

TABLE 1-1: PIN DESCRIPTION

Pin Symbol Type Description

1 NC — Not Connected
2 VDD Power Positive Supply Terminal
3 HOST_INT Output Interrupt to the Host CPU
4 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
5 PPS Input GPS PPS Input signal
6 NC — Not Connected
7 NC — Not Connected
8 NC — Not Connected

9 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
10 NC — Not Connected
11 NC — Not Connected
12 NC — Not Connected
13 NC — Not Connected
14 NC — Not Connected
15 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
16 NC — Not Connected
17 HOST_URX Input Module UART Receive
18 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
19 HOST_UTX Output Module UART Transmit
20 RF_ENABLE Input RF Enable Input
21 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
22 RESET Input Reset Module
23 NC — Not Connected
24 VDD Power Positive Supply Terminal
25 NC — Not Connected
26 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
27 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
28 NC — Not Connected

I/Q

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TABLE 1-1: PIN DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)

Pin Symbol Type Description

29 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
30 HOST_CLK Input Host I
31 NC — Not Connected
32 HOS_SDA Input/Output HOST I
33 NC — Not Connected
34 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
35 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
36 USB_D- — Host USB D­37 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
38 USB_D+ — Host USB D+
39 VDD Power Positive Supply Terminal
40 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
41 VDD Power Positive Supply Terminal
42 LED1 Output LED1 Output
43 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
44 LED2 Output LED2 Output
45 HOST_MISO Ouput Module SPI Slave Output
46 LED3 Output LED3 Output
47 HOST_MISO Input Module SPI Slave Input
48 PIC_DETECT Input/Output PCI Bus Detect Input.

49 HOST_SS Input Module SPI Slave Select Input
50 GND Power Ground Supply Terminal
51 HOST_SCK Input Module SPI Clock Input
52 VDD Power Positive Supply Terminal

LG8271/LG9271

2

C Clock

2

C Data

Low = SPI Mode, High = mPCIe/UART

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2.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table 2-1 provide the general specifications for the module. Table 2-2 through Ta b le 2 -4 provide the electrical charac-

teristics, RF receiver charactersitics, LoRa Technology data rate and sensitivity versus spreading factor.

TABLE 2-1: GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Specification Description

Frequency Band - LG9271 902.000 MHz to 928.000 MHz
Frequency Band - LG8271 863.000 MHz to 870.000 MHz
Modulation Method FSK (EU only), GFSK (EU only), and LoRa

modulation

Maximum Over-the-Air Data Rate 200 kbps (FSK);

21875 bps (LoRa Technology, see Tab l e 2- 4 )
RF Connection On-board U.FL connector
Interface UART (TTL)
Operation Range Up to 15 km coverage at suburban; up to 5 km coverage at

urban area
RF TX Power - LG9271 Adjustable, < +18.5 dBm
RF TX Power - LG8271 Adjustable, < +14.0 dBm
Generated Conductive Harmonics Level Below -70 dBm
Temperature (operating) -40°C to +85°C
Temperature (storage) -40°C to +115°C
Humidity 10% ~ 90% Non-condensing

Note 1: Depends on modulation and Expand Spreading Factor (SF)

2: TX power is adjustable. For more information, refer to the “LoRa

Specifications”

(2)
(2)

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Technology Gateway Module Software

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Technology

(1)

TABLE 2-2: ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units

Supply Voltage 3.0 — 3.6 V
Voltage on any pin with respect to VSS (except

VDD)
Voltage on VDD with respect to VSS -0.3 — 3.9 V
Input Clamp Current (IIK) (VI < 0 or VI > VDD) — — +/-20 mA
Output Camp Current (IOK) (VO < 0 or VO >

VDD)
GPIO sink/source current each — — 25/25 mA
Total GPIO sink/source current — — 200/185 mA
RAM Data Retention Voltage (in Sleep mode or

Reset state)
VDD Start Voltage to ensure internal Power-on

Reset signal
VDD Rise Rate to ensure internal Power-on

Reset signal
Brown-out Reset Voltage 1.75 1.9 2.05 V
Logic Input Low Voltage — — 0.15 x VDD V
Logic Input High Voltage 0.8 x VDD — - V
Input Leakage at <25°C (VSS<VPIN<VDD, Pin

at high-impedance)

-0.3 — -VDD + 0.3 V

——+/-20mA

1.5 — — V

——0.7V

0.05 — — V/ms

— 0.1 50 nA

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TABLE 2-2: ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units

Input Leakage at +60°C (VSS<VPIN<VDD, Pin
at high-impedance)

RF Input Level — 0 +6 dBm

TABLE 2-3: RF RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS

Descriptions Conditions Typ Unit

LoRa Technology sensitivity at
SF12 : IF8 path

LoRa Technology sensitivity at
SF12 : IF0 to 7 paths

Receiver CW interferer rejection at
1Mhz offset at SF12

Co-channel rejection at SF12 Wanted signal 10 dB

LoRa Technology sensitivity at
SF7 : IF8 path

LoRa Technology sensitivity at
SF7 : IF0 to 7 paths

Receiver CW interferer rejection at
1 Mhz offset

Co-channel rejection at SF7 Wanted signal 10 dB

FSK sensitivity FDev = 50 kHz,

Bit rate FSK
Frequency deviation (FDev), FSK Programmable 0.6 to 200 kHz

Note 1: Bit rate limited by: FDev + Bit Rate/2 < 250 kHz

(1)

BW = 125 kHz
BW = 250 kHz
BW = 500 kHz

BW = 125 kHz -140 dBm

BW = 125 kHz +80 dB

above sensitivity

BW = 125 kHz
BW = 250 kHz
BW = 500 kHz

BW = 125 kHz -126 dBm

BW = 125 kHz +70 dB

above sensitivity

Bit Rate = 100 kb/s

Programmable 1.2 to 100 kbps

—0.7100nA

-140

-137

-134

+25 dB

-126

-123

-120

+9 dB

-103 dBm

dBm

dBm

TABLE 2-4: LoRa TECHNOLOGY DATA RATE (BPS) AND SENSITIVITY VERSUS SPREADING

FACTOR (SF)

SF

125 kHz 250 kHz

Data Rate Sensitivity Data Rate Sensitivity Data Rate Sensitivity

7 5496 -130.0 10938 -127.0 21875 -124.0
8 2125 -132.5 6250 -129.5 12500 -126.5

9 1758 -135.0 3516 -132.0 7031 -129.0
10 977 -137.5 1953 -134.5 3906 -131.5
11 537 -140.0 1074 -137.0 2148 -134.0
12 293 -142.5 586 -139.5 1172 -136.5

Note 1: 250 kHz and 500 kHz LoRa Technology bandwidths are available only on IF8.

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(1)

500 kHz

(1)

LG8271/LG9271

Table 2-5 through Table 2-7 provide the current

consumption, dimensions of the modules and the RF
output power versus TX power settings.

TABLE 2-5: CURRENT CONSUMPTION

(3.3V)

Mode

Current

(T ypical) mA

RF Idle 75 100
RX Active 570 850
TX Active 570 900

TABLE 2-6: MODULE DIMENSIONS

Parameter Value

Dimensions 90.0 x 30.0 mm
Weight 16g

TABLE 2-7: RF OUTPUT POWER (DBM) VERSUS TX POWER SETTING (NOMINAL)

Setting Power Setting Power Setting Power Setting Power Setting Power

-6 -6 1 0 8 6 15

-5 -6 2 0 9 6 16

-4 -6 3 3 10 10 17

-3 -3 4 3 11 11 18

-2 -3 5 3 12 12 19

-1 -3 6 6 13 13 20
00 7 614

Note 1: Power settings 14 - 27 may violate ETSI maximum RF transmit power levels. Verify RF output power

before using these settings.

Current (Max.)

mA

(1)

14 21

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

14 22
16 23
16 24
16 25
16 26
20 27
20

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

20
23
23
25
26
27

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3.0 TYPICAL HARDWARE

Interface

LGx271 Gateway

Module

Host MCU

CONNECTIONS

Figure 3-1 shows the typical hardware connections for

the module. Interfacing to the module requires con­necting to the signals provided on the mPCIe connector
as listed in Ta bl e 1 -1 . Specific interface connection are
discussed in this chapter.

FIGURE 3-1: HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

Antenna

LG8271/LG9271

mPCIe

3.1 INTERFACE TO HOST MCU

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have a dedicated UART
interface to communicate with a host controller. The

“LoRa® Technology Gateway Module Software
Specifications” provides a detailed UART command

description. Table 3-1 shows the default settings for
the UART interface.

TABLE 3-1: UART SETTINGS

Specification Value

Signal Levels TTL
Baud Rate 115200 bps
Packet Length 8 bit
Parity Bit No
Stop Bits 1 bit
Hardware Flow Control No

3.2 RF CONNECTION

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have a U.FL connector
for interfacing with an external antenna. For proper
operation, antenna selection must consider frequency
band and impedance.

3.3 POWER PINS

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have multiple power
and ground pins available on the mPCIe connector.
It is recommended that all power and ground pins be
used when connecting to the module.

3.4 RESET PIN

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have an active-low
reset input. Pulling this signal low during normal oper­ation will cause the module to execute a reset cycle.

3.5 RF_ENABLE

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have an input signal
used to enable the RF radio on the module. A low level
on the RF_ENABLE pin will disable all RF transmission
and reception.

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3.6 PCI_DETECT

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have an input signal
used to select the active host interface. The signal is
sampled at module start up and the selected interface
is initialized and configured. A LOW signal on this line
at start up selects the SPI interface (unsupported). A
HIGH signal on this line selects the UART interface.

3.7 LED OUTPUTS

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have three buffered
outputs that can sink sufficient current to activate off
board LEDs. These signals are entirely controlled by
commands from the host MCU. Refer to the “LoRa

Technology Gateway Module Software Specifications”

for details regarding the commands used to activate
these signals.

3.8 HOST INTERRUPT

The LG8271/LG9271 modules have an output signal
that can be used to provide an interrupt to a host MCU.
This feature is currently implemented.

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4.0 APPLICATION INFORMATION

4.1 Physical Dimensions

Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2 illustrate the physical

dimensions of the LG8271/LG9271 modules.

FIGURE 4-1: TOP AND BOTTOM VIEW

LG8271/LG9271

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FIGURE 4-2: TOP VIEW WITH SHIELD AND SIDE VIEW

4.2 Approved Antennas

Modular certification of the LG9271 module is per­formed with the external antenna type in Table 4-1.

For specific regulatory requirements by country, refer to

Section 5.0 “Regulatory Appr ov a l” .

TABLE 4-1: TESTED EXTERNAL

ANTENNA TYPES

Type Gain (dBi)

Sleeve Dipole 5

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5.0 REGULA TOR Y APPROVAL

This section outlines the regulatory information for the
LG8271/LG9271 module for the following countries:

• Europe (LG8271)

• United States (LG9271)

5.1 Europe

The LG8271 module has been tested in accordance
with the ETSI EN 300 220-2 V2.4.1 (2012-05) RF
standard and been determined to be compliant.

Table 5-1 lists the summary report documenting the

compliance.
Additional R&TTE testing is required for Health and

Safety (Article (3.1(a)) and Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) (Article 3.1(b)).

The R&TTE Compliance Association provides
guidance on modular devices in document Technical
Guidance Note 01 available at

http://www.rtteca.com/html/download_area.htm.

Note: To maintain conformance to the testing

listed in Table 5-1: European Compliance
Testing, the module shall be installed in
accordance with the installation instruc­tions in this data sheet and shall not be
modified.
When integrating a radio module into a
completed product the integrator
becomes the manufacturer of the final
product and is therefore responsible for
demonstrating compliance of the final
product with the essential requirements of
the R&TTE Directive.

5.1.1 LABELING AND USER

5.1.2 EXTERNAL ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS

From R&TTE Compliance Association document
Tech nical Guidance Note 01:

Provided the integrator installing an assessed radio
module with an integral or specific antenna and
installed in conformance with the radio module
manufacturer's installation instructions requires no
further evaluation under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE
Directive and does not require further involvement of
an R&TTE Directive Notified Body for the final product.
[Section 2.2.4]

5.1.3 HELPFUL WEB SITES

A document that can be used as a starting point in
understanding the use of Short Range Devices (SRD)
in Europe is the European Radio Communications
Committee (ERC) Recommendation 70-03 E, which
can be downloaded from the European Radio
Communications Office (ERO) at: http://www.ero.dk/.

Additional helpful web sites are:

• Radio and Telecommunications Terminal

Equipment (R&TTE):

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/
regulatory-framework/index_en.htm

• European Conference of Postal and

Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT):

http://www.cept.org

• European Telecommunications Standards

Institute (ETSI): http://www.etsi.org

• European Radio Communications Office (ERO):

http://www.ero.dk/

• The Radio and Telecommunications Terminal

Equipment Compliance Association (R&TTE CA):

http://www.rtteca.com/

INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

The label on the final product which contains the
LG8271 module must follow CE marking requirements.
The “R&TTE Compliance Association Technical
Guidance Note 01” provides guidance on final product
CE marking.

TABLE 5-1: EUROPEAN COMPLIANCE TESTING

Certification Standards Article Laboratory Report Number Date

Safety IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Ed:

A1:2009)
Health EN 62479 —
EMC EN 301 489-3 v1.6.1 (3.1(b))
Radio EN 300 220-2 v2.4.1 (3.2) TÜV SÜD

(3.1(a))

TP72121077.100 11/14/2015

AMERICA INC.

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Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: T9JLG9271

or

Contains FCC ID: T9JLG9271
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.

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 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.

5.2 United States

The LG9271 module has received Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) CFR47
Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional
Radiators” modular approval in accordance with Part

15.212 Modular Transmitter approval. Modular
approval allows the end user to integrate the LG9271
module into a finished product without obtaining
subsequent and separate FCC approvals for
intentional radiation, provided no changes or
modifications are made to the module circuitry.
Changes or modifications could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. The end user must
comply with all of the instructions provided by the
Grantee, which indicate installation and/or operating
conditions necessary for compliance.

The finished product is required to comply with all
applicable FCC equipment authorizations regulations,
requirements and equipment functions not associated
with the transmitter module portion. For example,
compliance must be demonstrated to regulations for
other transmitter components within the host product;
to requirements for unintentional radiators (Part 15
Subpart B “Unintentional Radiators”), 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., Verification, or Declaration of Conformity) (e.g.,
transmitter modules may also contain digital logic
functions) as appropriate.

5.2.1 LABELING AND USER INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

The LG9271 module has been 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 finished product into which the module is
installed must also display a label referring to the
enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording
as follows:

A user's manual for the finished product should include
the following statement:

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Additional information on labeling and user information
requirements for Part 15 devices can be found in KDB
Publication 784748 available at the FCC Office of
Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory
Division Knowledge Database (KDB)

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm.

LG8271/LG9271

Contains transmitter module IC: 6514A-LG9271.

This device complies with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is 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.

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.

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.

5.2.2 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 LG9271 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.

5.2.3 APPROVED EXTERNAL ANTENNA TYPES

To maintain modular approval in the United States, only
the antenna types that have been tested shall be used.
It is permissible to use different antenna manufacturer
provided the same antenna type and antenna gain
(equal to or less than) is used.

Testing of the LG9271 module was performed with the
antenna types listed in Ta bl e 4 -1 Tes te d E x te r na l
Antenna Types.

5.2.4 HELPFUL WEB SITES

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

the module, preceded by the words “Contains
transmitter module”, or the word “Contains”, or similar
wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:

User Manual Notice for License-Exempt Radio
Apparatus (from Section 8.4 RSS-Gen, Issue 4,
November 13, 2014): 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:

Transmitter Antenna (from Section 8.3 RSS-Gen, Issue
4, November 13, 2014): User manuals for transmitters
shall display the following notice in a conspicuous
location:

5.3 Canada

The LG8271 module has been certified for use in
Canada under Industry Canada (IC) Radio Standards
Specification (RSS) RSS-247 and RSS-Gen. Modular
approval permits the installation of a module in a host
device without the need to recertify the device.

5.3.1 LABELING AND USER INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Labeling Requirements for the Host Device (from
Section 3.1, RSS-Gen, Issue 4, November 13, 2014):
The host device shall be properly labeled to identify the
module 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 labeled
to display the Industry Canada certification number of

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The above notice may be affixed to the device instead
of displayed in the user manual.

LG8271/LG9271

This radio transmitter (identify the device by certifica­tion number, or model number if Category II) has been
approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
antenna types listed below 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.

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.

User manuals for transmitters equipped with
detachable antennas shall also contain the following
notice in a conspicuous location:

Immediately following the above notice, the
manufacturer shall provide a list of all antenna types
approved for use with the transmitter, indicating the
maximum permissible antenna gain (in dBi) and
required impedance for each.

5.3.2 RF EXPOSURE

All transmitters regulated by IC must comply with RF
exposure requirements listed in RSS-102 - Radio Fre­quency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommuni­cation Apparatus (All Frequency Bands). Currently this
device is approved for use for when 20 cm can be
maintained between the antenna and users.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) evaluation is required
if the separation distance between the user and/or
bystander and the antenna and/or radiating element of
the device is less than or equal to 20 cm. Exceptions
are listed in RSS-102. Note that integration < 20 cm will
require further certification with IC such as a Multiple
listing and Class IV Permissive Change application.

Tous les émetteurs régulés par Industrie Canada
doivent ętre conformes à la notice RSS-102 d'Industrie
Canada concernant la Conformité des appareils de
radiocommunication aux limites d'exposition humaine
aux radiofréquences (toutes bandes de fréquences).
Ce produit est ainsi approuvé pour une utilisation d'au
moins 20 cm entre l'antenne et toute personne à prox­imité.

Une évaluation du Débit d'Absorption Spécifique (DAS)
est requise si cette distance de séparation est
inférieure ou égale à 20 cm. Des exceptions sont toute­fois répertoriés dans la notice RSS-102. Mais il est
souligné que l'utilisation d'un dispositif à moins de 20
cm nécessite une certification supplémentaire avec
Industrie Canada, comme un complément d'informa­tion et l'application à la notice de Changement Permis­sif de Classe IV.

5.3.3 APPROVED EXTERNAL ANTENNA TYPES

Transmitter Antenna (from Section 8.3 RSS-Gen, Issue
4, November 13, 2014):

The LG9271 module can only be sold or operated with
antennas with which it was approved. Transmitter may
be approved with multiple antenna types. An antenna
type comprises antennas having similar in-band and
out-of-band radiation patterns. Testing shall be
performed using the highest gain antenna of each
combination of transmitter and antenna type for which
approval is being sought, with the transmitter output
power set at the maximum level. Any antenna of the
same type having equal or lesser gain as an antenna
that had been successfully tested with the transmitter,
will also be considered approved with the transmitter,
and may be used and marketed with the transmitter.

When a measurement at the antenna connector is
used to determine RF output power, the effective gain
of the device's antenna shall be stated, based on
measurement or on data from the antenna
manufacturer. For transmitters of output power greater
than 10 milliwatts, the total antenna gain shall be added
to the measured RF output power to demonstrate
compliance to the specified radiated power limits.

Testing of the LG9271 module was performed with the
antenna types listed in Ta b le 4 -1 Te ste d Ex t er na l
Antenna Types.

5.3.4 HELPFUL WEB SITES

Industry Canada: http://www.ic.gc.ca/

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APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY

Revision A (March 2017)

This is the initial released version of the document.

LG8271/LG9271

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LG8271/LG9271

NOTES:

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LG8271/LG9271

Device: LG8271/LG9271: Low-Power Long Range LoRa®

Technology Transceiver module

Temperature
Range:

I=-40°C to +85°C (Industrial)

Package: RM =

Radio Module

Example:

LG8271-I/RM000: Industrial temperature

PART NO.

Device

I

Temperature

Range

RM

Package

XXX

Firmware
Revision

Number

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

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