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Regulatory Considerations

When working with RF, a clear distinction must be made between what

is technically possible and what is legally acceptable in the country where

operation is intended. Many manufacturers have avoided incorporating RF

into their products as a result of uncertainty and even fear of the approval

and certification process. Here at Linx, our desire is not only to expedite the

design process, but also to assist you in achieving a clear idea of what is

involved in obtaining the necessary approvals to legally market a completed

product.

The HUM-868-PRO module is an RF transceiver operating in the h1.3 band

(ERC 70-03) using AFA +LBT (Also known as Polite Spectrum Access). It

falls under Equipment Class I (EN 301 489-3 v1.6.1) and Receiver Category

2 (EN 300 220-1 v3.1.1)

It is important to note that the HUM-868-PRO is not declared as an

FHSS system. Rather, it is declared as an RF transceiver using Adaptive

Frequency Agility (AFA). The AFA system uses periodic channel adaptivity

with 70 available channels.

The HUM-868-PRO-CAS module has been tested and conforms to EN

300 220-1 V3.1.1, EN 300 220-2 v3.1.1, EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2, and EN

301 489-3 v1.6.1.

To maintain validity of the HUM-868-PRO-CAS module Declaration of

Conformity (DoC):

1. The module shall not be modified.

2. The system shall use an antenna of a similar type with a gain equal

to or less than the antenna that was used during the module testing.

Contact Linx Technologies for implementation guidelines.

3. The following module settings must not be changed from their default

values and must not be user adjustable:

Note: Linx RF modules are designed as component devices that require

external components to function. The purchaser understands that

additional approvals may be required prior to the sale or operation of

the device, and agrees to utilize the component in keeping with all laws

governing its use in the country of operation.

ENCSMA

Value 0x02 (Polite Spectrum Access Enabled)

CRSSI

Value 0xA4 (Clear Channel Assessment threshold)

The HumPRC™ Series module has been tested and conforms to

requirements of the current Radio Equipment Directive (RED) standards.

The module’s test report and Declaration of Conformity (DoC) are available

from Linx Technologies upon request. Linx Technologies Reference Guide

RG-00111 outlines the test setup and radio configurations that were used

in the testing and certification of this device.

Designs that incorporate the module as it was tested in RG-00111 may

utilize portions of our test data in their application. For those designs that

differ, please contact Linx Technologies for certification assistance and

advice.

The integrator must maintain a copy of the HUM-868-PRO module data

guide and ensure that the final product does not exceed the specified

power ratings, antenna specifications, firmware settings, and/or installation

requirements as specified in the data guide.

Depending on the end application, additional testing may be required. The

integrator is solely responsible for ensuring that the final product complies

with all regulatory requirements in the specific country where the end

device is marketed.

All Linx modules are designed with the approval process in mind and thus

much of the frustration that is typically experienced with a discrete design is

eliminated. Approval is still dependent on many factors, such as the choice

of antennas, correct use of the frequency selected and physical packaging.

While some extra cost and design effort are required to address these

issues, the additional usefulness and profitability added to a product by RF

makes the effort more than worthwhile.

Note: The integrator is solely responsible for ensuring that the final

product complies with CE / ETSI requirements. This includes all testing

and any application specific requirements.

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