User Manual

XBee®/XBee‐PRO®ZBRFModules
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Europe (ETSI)
The XBee RF Modules have been certified for use in several European countries. For a complete list, refer to
www.digi.com
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 drawing 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
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
XBee RF Module
The following antennas are approved for use with the embedded XBee RF Module:
- Dipole (2.1 dBi, Omni-directional, Articulated RPSMA, Digi part number A24-HABSM)
- Chip Antenna (-1.5 dBi)
- Attached Monopole Whip (1.5 dBi)