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9 RF Safety of Each Host System Design
The FCC and other countries’ regulatory bodies impose strict conditions and limitations on the
RF exposure levels of end products. Compliance with RF Safety requirements depend on the
Module transmit power, location of the transmitting antenna(s) inside the host system, separation
of the transmitting antennas to the end user and intended use/category of the host. Additionally,
host devices that collocate the Tesla Motors, Inc. module with other radio transmitters may be
subject to additional evaluation (i.e., Collocated SAR Evaluation). OEM integrators must take
great care to ensure each host system complies with the applicable RF exposure requirements.
The OEM integrator is responsible to ensure RF Safety compliance of each host product design.
Determining the applicable RF Exposure evaluation for the host device depends on many factors
related to the host device, the Tesla Motors, Inc. module and prior RF Exposure evaluation
performed by Tesla Motors, Inc. for the same module as well as evolving guidance from FCC
regarding application of the various KDBs for RF Safety. Therefore Tesla Motors, Inc. offers a
service to OEM Integrators for detailed review of the host device and a resulting test plan and
quotation, if required. This Host Review will be performed by a third party test lab, UL
Verification Service. The procedure is detailed here:
Mandatory Host Review for RF Safety and Colocation with other Radios
NOTE: OEM Integrators must follow the Host Review procedure below for each unique host product
design using the Tesla Motors, Inc. certified module. The Host review will also determine
applicable testing and or reporting requirements due to colocation of other radios with the
Tesla Motors, Inc. certified module.
1. Before initial launch of each unique host design, as early as possible in the design cycle,
contact [e-mail]
2. Email the form to this address: [e-mail]
Attachment limit is 15MB. Please use WinRAR to split into multiple emails if needed.
It is recommended to complete separate forms for each unique host design, where mechanical
design, features or co-located radio features differ. Or a family of hosts may be combined in
one form, where the difference can be stated clearly by the integrator (e.g. one mechanical
design for the host and antennas, but using a series of alternate collocated WAN modules)