MICROCHIP WBZ351 Regulatory Approval User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- MICROCHIP
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WBZ351_Regulatory Approval
User Manual
Appendix A: Regulatory Approval
The WBZ351 module (1) has received regulatory approval for the following countries:
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Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) QDID: – WBZ351 with Class 1 (2): TBD
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United States/FCC ID: 2ADHKWBZ351
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Canada/ISED:
– IC: 20266-WBZ351
– HVIN: WBZ351PE, WBZ351UE, WBZ351PC, WBZ351UC
– PMN: Wireless MCU module with BLE 5.2 compliant and Zigbee 3.0 Radio -
Europe/CE
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Japan/MIC: TBD
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Korea/KCC: TBD
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Taiwan/NCC: TBD
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China/SRRC: CMIIT ID: TBD
1.1 United States
The WBZ351 module has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CFR47
Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators” single-modular
approval in accordance with Part 15.212 Modular Transmitter approval. Single-
modular transmitter approval is defined as a complete RF transmission sub-
assembly, designed to be incorporated into another device, that must
demonstrate compliance with FCC rules and policies independent of any host. A
transmitter with a modular grant can be installed in different end-use
products (referred to as a host, host product or host device) by the grantee
or other equipment manufacturer, then the host product may not require
additional testing or equipment authorization for the transmitter function
provided by that specific module or limited module device.
The user must comply with all of the instructions provided by the Grantee,
which indicate installation and/or operating conditions necessary for
compliance.
A host product itself is required to comply with all other applicable FCC
equipment authorization regulations, requirements, and equipment functions
that are not associated with the transmitter module portion. For example,
compliance must be demonstrated: to regulations for other transmitter
components within a host product; to requirements for unintentional radiators
(Part 15 Subpart B), such as digital devices, computer peripherals, radio
receivers, etc.; and to additional authorization requirements for the non-
transmitter functions on the transmitter module (i.e., Suppliers Declaration
of Conformity (SDoC) or certification) as appropriate (e.g., Bluetooth and Wi-
Fi transmitter modules may also contain digital logic functions).
1.1.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
The WBZ351 module has been labeled with its own FCC ID number, and if the FCC
ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the
outside of the finished product into which the module is installed must
display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label must use
the following wording: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2ADHKWBZ351 or
Contains FCC ID: 2ADHKWBZ351
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. The user’s manual for the finished product must include
the following statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Additional information on labeling and user information requirements for Part
15 devices can be found in KDB Publication 784748, which is available at the
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge
Database (KDB)
apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm.
1.1.2 RF Exposure
All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF exposure requirements.
KDB 447498 General RF Exposure Guidance provides guidance in determining
whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities, operations or devices
comply with limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) fields adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
From the FCC Grant: Output power listed is conducted. This grant is valid only
when the module is sold to OEM integrators and must be installed by the OEM or
OEM integrators. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific
antenna(s) tested in this application for Certification and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters
within a host device, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product
procedures.
WBZ351: These modules are approved for installation into mobile or/and
portable host platforms at least 20cm away from the human body
1.1.3 Helpful Web Sites
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC): www.fcc.gov.
- FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB) apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm.
1.2 Canada
The WBZ351 module has been certified for use in Canada under Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED, formerly Industry Canada) Radio
Standards Procedure (RSP) RSP-100, Radio Standards Specification (RSS) RSS-Gen
and RSS-247. Modular approval permits the installation of a module in a host
device without the need to recertify the device.
1.2.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
Labeling Requirements (from RSP-100 – Issue 12, Section 5): The host product
shall be properly labeled to identify the module within the host device.
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification label of
a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host
device; otherwise, the host product must be labeled to display the Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada certification number of the module,
preceded by the word “Contains” or similar wording expressing the same
meaning, as follows:
Contains IC: 20266-WBZ351
User Manual Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus (from Section 8.4 RSS-
Gen, Issue 5, February 2021): User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus
shall contain the following or equivalent notice in a conspicuous location in
the user manual or alternatively on the device or both:
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference;
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Transmitter Antenna (From Section 6.8 RSS-GEN, Issue 5, February 2021): User
manuals, for transmitters shall display the following notice in a conspicuous
location:
This radio transmitter [IC: 20266-WBZ351] has been approved by Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated
for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Immediately following the above notice, the manufacturer shall provide a list
of all antenna types approved for use with the transmitter, indicating the
maximum permissible antenna gain (in dBi) and required impedance for each.
1.2.2 RF Exposure
All transmitters regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada (ISED) must comply with RF exposure requirements listed in RSS-102 –
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All
Frequency Bands).
This transmitter is restricted for use with a specific antenna tested in this
application for certification, and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters within a host device,
except in accordance with Canada multi-transmitter product procedures.
WBZ351: The device operates at an output power level which is within the ISED
SAR test exemption limits at any user distance > 20cm.
1.2.3 Helpful Web Sites
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED):
www.ic.gc.ca/.
1.3 Europe
The WBZ351 module has is/are a Radio Equipment Directive (RED) assessed radio
module that is CE marked and has been manufactured and tested with the
intention of being integrated into a final product.
The WBZ351 module has has/have been tested to RED 2014/53/EU Essential
Requirements mentioned in the following European Compliance table.
Table 1-1. European Compliance Information
Certification | Standard | Article |
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Safety | EN 62368 | 3.1a |
Health | EN 62311 | |
EMC | EN 301 489-1 | 3.1b |
EN 301 489-17
Radio| EN 300 328| 3.2
The ETSI provides guidance on modular devices in the “Guide to the application
of harmonised standards covering articles 3.1b and 3.2 of the RED 2014/53/EU
(RED) to multi-radio and combined radio and non- radio equipment” document
available at
http://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_eg/203300_203399/203367/01.01.01_60/eg_203367v010101p.pdf.
Note: To maintain conformance to the standards listed in the preceding
European Compliance table, the module shall be installed in accordance with
the installation instructions in this data sheet and shall not be modified.
When integrating a radio module into a completed product, the integrator
becomes the manufacturer of the final product and is therefore responsible for
demonstrating compliance of the final product with the essential requirements
against the RED.
1.3.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
The label on the final product that contains the WBZ351 module has must follow
CE marking requirements.
1.3.2 Conformity Assessment
From ETSI Guidance Note EG 203367, section 6.1, when non-radio products are
combined with a radio product: If the manufacturer of the combined equipment
installs the radio product in a host non-radio product in equivalent
assessment conditions (i.e. host equivalent to the one used for the assessment
of the radio product) and according to the installation instructions for the
radio product, then no additional assessment of the combined equipment against
article 3.2 of the RED is required.
1.3.2.1 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Microchip Technology Inc. declares that the radio equipment type
WBZ351 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity, for this product, is
available at www.microchip.com/design-centers/wireless-
connectivity/.
1.3.3 Helpful Websites
A document that can be used as a starting point in understanding the use of
Short Range Devices (SRD) in Europe is the European Radio Communications
Committee (ERC) Recommendation 70-03 E, which can be downloaded from the
European Communications Committee (ECC) at: http://www.ecodocdb.dk/.
Additional helpful web sites are:
- Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/red_en
- European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT): http://www.cept.org
- European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI): http://www.etsi.org
- The Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Association (REDCA): http://www.redca.eu/
1.4 Other Regulatory Information
- For information about other countries’ jurisdictions not covered here, refer to the www.microchip.com/design-centers/wireless-connectivity/certifications.
- Should other regulatory jurisdiction certification be required by the customer, or the customer needs to recertify the module for other reasons, contact Microchip for the required utilities and documentation.
1.5 List of certified antenna
Sl.No| Part Number| Vendor| Antennatype| Gain|
Comment
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1| W3525B039| Pulse| PCB| 2dBi| Cable Length 100mm
2| RFDPA870915IMAB306| WALSIN| Dipole| 1.82dBi| 150mm
3| 001-0016| LSR| PIFA| 2.5dBi| Flex PIFA antenna
4| 001-0001| LSR| Dipole| 2dBi| RPSMA connector*
5| 1461530100| Molex| PCB| 3dBi| 100mm (Dual Band)
6| ANT-2.4-LPW-125| Linx Technologies| Dipole| 2.8dBi| 125mm
7| RFA-02-P05-D034| Alead| PCB| 2dBi| 150mm
8| RFA-02-P33-D034| Alead| PCB| 2dBi| 150mm
9| ABAR1504-S2450| ABRACON| PCB| 2.28dBi| 250mm
| WBZ351 LGA| Microchip| PCB| 2.5dBi| –
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