NIC Router Module Technical Reference Guide Effective Date: February, 2020 NIC Module
Revision History The following table describes the changes to this document for each revision of the NIC router module: Revision A NIC Module Date Description of Change February, 2020 Initial Release
Labeling The following requirements will be applied to any products that use this module: The end product or host label will include the following text: • • • Contains: FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC, Model: NIC The user’s manual for any product that contains this module will contain the following text. If the device is large enough, then this will also be placed on the label. “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Itron, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Antennas The following external antenna types have been approved for use with the Itron NIC module. • • • Monopole, 3dBi gain, (Laird, P/N: TRA9023P) Monopole, 2.8dBi gain, (Cisco, P/N: ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M) Inverted F (PCB), 2.04dBi gain, (Taoglas) For situations where the host manufacturer is responsible for an external connector, the integration instructions shall inform the installer that a unique antenna connector must be used on the Part 15 authorized transmitters used in the host product.
Installation The NIC module will be installed in the Itron Socket Based Router (SBR). Install the NIC module by plugging the module into the PCI slot.
Install the shield that covers the NIC module with only RF QMA connect exposed.
Plug in the covered module in to SBR and connect the cables: NIC Module
Electronics assembly (with NIC) installed in SBR host.
