Installation Instructions
MDSLN400Integrator’sGuide 05‐6738A01,revision8
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FCCLimitedModularApprovalNotice
This device is offered as an FCC Part 90 Licensed Limited Modular Transmitter (LMA). The transmitter module is
approved for use only with specific antenna, cable and output power configurations that have been tested and
approved for use when installed in devices approved by third-party OEMs, or produced by the Grantee (GE MDS).
Modifications to the radio, the antenna system, or power output, that have not been explicitly specified by the
manufacturer are not permitted, and may render the radio non-compliant with applicable regulatory authorities. When
this module is placed inside an enclosure, a durable label must be affixed to the outside of the final host device and
shall be labeled with “Contains FCC ID: E5MDS-LN400, Contains IC: 101D-LN400” indicating the module’s FCC ID
& IC Numbers.
Note: A host product is required to comply with all applicable FCC & Industry Canada equipment authorizations
regulations and/or requirements and equipment functions not associated with the transmitter module portion. For
example requirements for any co-location of additional transmitter with the module and/or at the minimum compliance
with FCC part 15B & IC ICES-003; Digital device are the sole responsibility of the OEM integrators for the final host
device.
RFExposureWarnings
The antenna(s) to be used with this module must be installed with consideration to the guidelines for RF exposure
risk to all nearby personnel, and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard to humans. Do not allow people to come
closer to the antenna than the distances listed in the table below when the transmitter is operating. More information
on RF exposure can be found online at the following website: http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/radio-frequency-safety
and http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/consult/_2014/safety_code_6-code_securite_6/final_finale-eng.php
Concentré d'énergie à partir d'une antenne directionnelle peut poser un risque pour la santé humaine. Ne pas
permettre aux gens de se rapprocher de l'antenne que les distances indiquées dans le tableau ci-dessous lorsque
l'émetteur est en marche. Plus d'informations sur l'exposition aux RF peut être trouvé en ligne à l'adresse suivante:
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/radio-frequency-safety et
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/consult/_2014/safety_code_6-code_securite_6/final_finale-eng.php
A
ntenna Gain *
0-5 dBi 5-10 dBi 10-16 dBi
Safety Distance
LN400
1.429 meters 2.541 meters 5.069 meters
* Values are based on 41.1 dBm at 406.1MHz, using 100% duty cycle. Note that these values include margin for
acceptable tolerance and are extremely conservative. QAM modulation peak-to-average ratio and duty cycle due to
media access control ensure that this limit is never reached in a real customer-accessible operating mode.
Calculations are based on the more restrictive limits associated with Canada Safety Code 6 regulations.
Antennas with gain greater than 16 dBi have not been authorized for this device. Installation of the device into
portable applications is not authorized.
For fixed point-to-point applications all requirements in IC SRSP-501 section 6.3.2 must be followed. Note that the
maximum ERP shall be limited to that which is required to achieve system reliability requirements and shall not
exceed 125 watts. Antennas with gain that violate this requirement are not permitted.