User Manual

MPR/MIB User’s Manual
Wireless Sensor Networks
Doc. # 7430-0021-06 Rev. A Page 9
2.3 FCC Certification for the MICAz
The MICAz Mote is classified by the FCC as both a Class A and a Class B digital device. As
such this section describes how to operate the equipment so that it does not cause unintended RF
interference.
2.3.1 Class A & B Digital Device Compliance
This equipment has been tested by the FCC and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, a nd can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interfe rence to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a commercial environment. Howe ver, operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on. If this is the case the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
q Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If these measures do not correct for RF interference, the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
IWARNING: Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Crossbow
Technology, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the MICAz Mote (also referred to as
“equipment” in this Section).