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TX91513 – 915 MHz Transmitter
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Powercast TX91513 transmitter has
been designed to provide power to product
labels and packaging in a store. The
TX91513 is housed in a durable plastic case
with several mounting options. Operational
power is provided to the DC power
connector. The TX91513 includes a status
LED to provide feedback on functional
state. The TX91513 has a factory set, fixed
power output of 3W EIRP. Once properly
mounted, transmission is initiated by
applying power to the TX91513.
FEATURES
FCC approved
Flexible mounting options
Fully integrated system
Transmits power
Wide temperature range
PRODUCT CONTENTS
The following items are included:
APPLICATIONS
Illuminated product packaging
Illuminated product labeling
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LED
Status
Description
Off
Off
5VDC is not applied
Green
Active
Transmitting normally
Red Idle
TX91513 is powered but not actively transmitting
Blinking Red
Fault
TX91513 is in a fault condition such as overheating
Item
Description
Modulation
Power: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Frequency
915 MHz Center Frequency
Power output
3 watts EIRP
Beam pattern
70° width, 130° height
Horizontal Polarization
Approvals
United States - FCC ID: YESTX91513
Operating Temperature
-20°C to 40°C
Environment
Indoor use only
Mounting
Mount in the desired location to create a power area.
2 keyholes (See mechanical drawing for dimensions) for wall mounting
Power
5VDC/1A through included Power Supply
Color
Black/Blue
Dimensions
7.3” × 2.1” × 1.4” (185.4 x 53.3 x 35.6 mm)
TX91513 – 915 MHz Transmitter
SET-UP AND OPERATION
1. Mount the TX91513 in the desired location with the Powercast logo and status LED
facing the direction in which the energy is desired.
2. Plug the DC connector of the power supply into the connector on the TX91513. Plug
the power supply into a 120V outlet.
3. When the green LED illuminates, the TX91513 is active and transmitting radio frequency
(RF) energy.
The status LED indicates the following operating conditions:
SPECIFICATIONS
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MECHANICAL (REAR VIEW)
*Dimensions in inches
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SUPPORT
Technical support for Powercast products can be initiated through the following methods:
Website contact form: http://www.powercastco.com/contact/
Telephone: +1 412-455-5800
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
This device is intended to be located under or behind a store shelf to illuminate product labels
and packaging on the shelf.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Powercast could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. Use and maintain device only as specified in this manual.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an
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 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.
WARNING!
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC’s and IC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment under the following conditions:
1. This equipment should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of
20cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) & user’s/nearby person’s body at all times.
2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Information furnished by Powercast Corporation (Powercast) is believed to be accurate and
reliable. No license, express or implied, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this
document. No responsibility is assumed by Powercast for its use, nor for any infringements of
patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Powercast assumes no
liability for misuse of this product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
Powercast. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
POWERCAST PRODUCTS (INCLUDING HARDWARE AND/OR SOFTWARE) ARE NOT DESIGNED OR
INTENDED TO BE FAIL-SAFE, FAULT TOLERANT OR FOR USE IN ANY APPLICATION THAT COULD
LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY OR SEVERE PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
(INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, “CRITICAL APPLICATIONS”), SUCH AS LIFE-SUPPORT OR
SAFETY DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, CLASS III MEDICAL DEVICES, NUCLEAR FACILITIES, APPLICATIONS
THAT AFFECT CONTROL OF A VEHICLE OR AIRCRAFT, APPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE
DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS, OR ANY OTHER CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. CUSTOMER AGREES, PRIOR
TO USING OR DISTRIBUTING ANY SYSTEMS THAT INCORPORATE POWERCAST PRODUCTS, TO
THOROUGHLY TEST THE SAME FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. CUSTOMER ASSUMES THE SOLE RISK
AND LIABILITY OF ANY USE OF POWERCAST PRODUCTS IN CRITICAL APPLICATIONS, SUBJECT
ONLY TO APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING LIMITATIONS ON PRODUCT
LIABILITY.
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WARRANTY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY applies solely to standard transmitters manufactured by or on behalf
of Powercast. Subject to the limitations herein, Powercast warrants that transmitters, when
delivered by Powercast or its authorized distributor, for one (1) year following the delivery
date, will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to
Powercast publicly available specifications for such products in effect at the time of delivery.
This limited warranty excludes: (i) engineering samples (which are provided “AS-IS” without
warranty); (ii) bare circuit boards (iii) development products (such as boards and cables); (iv)
design defects or errors known as “errata”; (v) transmitters procured through unauthorized
third parties; and (vi) transmitters that have been subject to misuse, mishandling, accident,
alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair or installation. Furthermore, this limited warranty shall
not apply to the use of covered products in an application or environment that is not within
Powercast specifications or in the event of any act, error, neglect or default of Customer. If such
Powercast products fail to conform to the warranty above, the exclusive remedy of Customer
and the sole liability of Powercast shall be, at the option of Powercast, to replace or repair the
affected products, or to refund to Customer the price of the affected products. The availability
of replacement products is subject to product discontinuance policies at Powercast. Customer
may not return products without first obtaining a customer return material authorization
(RMA) number from Powercast. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. POWERCAST DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY
WARRANTY THAT MAY ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR
USAGE OF TRADE. IF POWERCAST CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER
THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY, ALL SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD (AS DEFINED ABOVE). YOUR SOLE REMEDY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEVICE AS SPECIFIED IN THE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY.
POWERCAST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE
TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING,
REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH A
SYSTEM CONTAINING POWERCAST TRANSMITTERS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of
implied warranties or conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited product warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal
rights which vary from state to state.
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