Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QZC-MNICI FCC Rule Part: 15.
A3 ALPHA® with SynergyNet® communications For use with the SynergyNet NIC option board IL42-4047A GENERAL This leaflet provides general information for the SynergyNet network interface card communication (NIC) option for the A3 ALPHA meter. For information on installing the A3 ALPHA meter, see the ALPHA meter installation instructions (IL42-4001S or later). The A3 ALPHA meter may be ordered with the SynyergyNet NIC option board, which provides 900 MHz ISM band communications.
A3 ALPHA® with SynergyNet® communications 2 Figure 1. Location of internal antenna SynergyNet NIC internal antenna A3 ALPHA meter electronic assembly CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA NOTICE Installation of an external antenna must be performed by a utility company professional meter installer or contract personnel hired by the utility company to perform electricity meter installation.
A3 ALPHA® with SynergyNet® communications 3 Figure 2. Retaining clip and connector lead Ferrite bead Antenna cable N-type connector to external antenna Retaining clip Wire tie Antenna isolation board Connector lead External antenna connection lead LOCAL EXTERNAL ANTENNA If the A3 ALPHA meter is used in a metal service cabinet, using a local external antenna may be necessary.
A3 ALPHA® with SynergyNet® communications 4 The A3 ALPHA meter with the SynergyNet NIC option board has been certified for operation with the following remote external antennas. Both antennas are rated to withstand 100 mph winds and are fitted with Type N female connectors: • PCTEL/MAXRAD MFB9150 Series (Tessco P/N 39493) for unity gain (2.15 dBi) • PCTEL/MAXRAD MFB9153 Series (Tessco P/N 74330) for 3 dB gain (5.
A3 ALPHA® with SynergyNet® communications 5 FCC AND ISED CANADA COMPLIANCE WARNING (PART 15.21) The A3 ALPHA meter equipped with the SynergyNet NIC option complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) Canada RSS-210. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Honeywell could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. USER INFORMATION (PART 15.
A3 ALPHA® with SynergyNet® communications 6 SynergyNet NIC: Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. • Honeywell (1B12150H01): 3.
