User Manual

XBee®/XBee‐PRO®RFModules‐802.15.4‐v1.xEx[2011.06.1]
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If the XBee RF Modules are incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance
of the final product to the European harmonized EMC and low-voltage/safety standards. A
Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as described
in Annex II of the R&TTE Directive.
Furthermore, the manufacturer must maintain a copy of the XBee user manual documentation and
ensure the final product does not exceed the specified power ratings, antenna specifications, and/
or installation requirements as specified in the user manual. If any of these specifications are
exceeded in the final product, a submission must be made to a notified body for compliance
testing to all required standards.
OEM Labeling Requirements
The 'CE' marking must be affixed to a visible location on the OEM product.
CELabelingRequirements
The CE mark shall consist of the initials "CE" taking the following form:
• If the CE marking is reduced or enlarged, the proportions given in the above graduated draw-
ing must be respected.
• The CE marking must have a height of at least 5mm except where this is not possible on
account of the nature of the apparatus.
• The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly.
Restrictions
Power Output: When operating in Europe, XBee-PRO 802.15.4 modules must operate at or
below a transmit power output level of 10dBm. Customers have two choices for transmitting at or
below 10dBm:
a. Order the standard XBee-PRO module and change the PL command to 0 (10dBm)
b. Order the International variant of the XBee-PRO module, which has a maximum transmit
output power of 10dBm (@ PL=4).
Additionally, European regulations stipulate an EIRP power maximum of 12.86 dBm (19 mW) for
the XBee-PRO and 12.11 dBm for the XBee when integrating antennas.
France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW EIRP within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz.
Norway: Norway prohibits operation near Ny-Alesund in Svalbard. More information can be found
at the Norway Posts and Telecommunications site (www.npt.no).
Declarations of Conformity
Digi has issued Declarations of Conformity for the XBee RF Modules concerning emissions, EMC
and safety. Files can be obtained by contacting Digi Support.
Important Note:
Digi does not list the entire set of standards that must be met for each country. Digi customers
assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for each country in their
distribution market. For more information relating to European compliance of an OEM product
incorporating the XBee RF Module, contact Digi, or refer to the following web sites:
CEPT ERC 70-03E - Technical Requirements, European restrictions and general requirements:
Available at www.ero.dk/.
R&TTE Directive - Equipment requirements, placement on market: Available at www.ero.dk/.
Approved Antennas
When integrating high-gain antennas, European regulations stipulate EIRP power maximums. Use
the following guidelines to determine which antennas to design into an application.
XBee-PRO RF Module
The following antenna types have been tested and approved for use with the XBee Module: