ADTRAN 6000 Series system manual FCC Output Power Restrictions, Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields

FCC-Required Information TRACER 6000 Series Integrated System Manual

FCC Output Power Restrictions

The FCC does not require licensing to implement this device. License-free operation in the industrial, scientific, and medical band is documented in FCC Rules Part 15.247. It is the responsibility of the individuals designing and implementing the radio system to ensure compliance with any pertinent FCC Rules and Regulations. This device must be professionally installed.

The FCC specifies the maximum transmitter power used for antennae of a given gain. FCC Rules Part 15, Subpart 247 allow for a maximum power of 1 watt (30 dBm) into antennae of a gain less than or equal to 6 dBi. At 2.4 GHz (TRACER 6410), the 1-watt maximum transmitter power must be reduced by 1 dB for every 3 dB of antenna gain over 6 dBi. This rule is shown in Table 5 on page 20. For the 5.8 GHz band (TRACER 6420), the maximum output power is 1 watt (30 dBm) regardless of the gain of the attached antenna. Since the TRACER 6420 L1 and L2 maximum transmit power is 100 milliwatts and

250 milliwatts, respectively, there is no reduction in transmitter output power required.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields

The TRACER 6410 is designed to operate at 2.4 GHz with 500 mW maximum transmit power, the TRACER 6420L1 is designed to operate at 5.8 GHz with 100 mW maximum transmit power, and the TRACER 6420L2 is designed to operate at 5.8 GHz with 250 mW maximum transmit power.

This level of RF energy is below the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels specified in FCC OET 65:97-01. The installation of high gain antenna equipment in the system configuration may create the opportunity for exposure to levels higher than recommended for the general population at a distance less than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the center of the antenna. The following precautions must be taken during installation of this equipment:

Verify the antenna installation meets all regulations specified in the National Electric Code (NEC) Article 810 with particular attention to clearances from power and lighting conductors, mounting, grounding, and antenna discharge unit.

•The installed antenna must not be located in a manner that allows exposure of the general population to the direct beam path of the antenna at a distance less than 15 feet (4.6 meters). Installation on towers, masts, or rooftops not accessible to the general population is recommended; or

•Mount the antenna in a manner that prevents any personnel from entering the area within 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the front of the antenna.

•It is recommended that the installer place radio frequency hazard warnings signs on the barrier that prevents access to the antenna.

•Prior to installing the antenna to the TRACER output, make sure the power is adjusted to the settings specified in Section 2 of this manual.

•During antenna installation, be sure that power to the TRACER equipment is turned off in order to prevent the presence of microwave energy on the coaxial connector.

•During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not stand in front of the antenna assembly.

•During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not handle or touch the front of the antenna.

Per Industry Canada RSS210: “The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels.

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