Raspberry Pi RP-005013-UM Expansion Board Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Raspberry Pi
Table of Contents
Installation Guide for
Raspberry Pi 5 – Module
Integration
Document Number: RP-005013-UM
Executive Summary
The purpose of this document is to provide information on how to use a
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B as a radio module when integrating into a host product.
Warning: Incorrect integration or use may infringe compliance rules meaning
recertification may be required.
This document pertains to variants:
- Raspberry Pi 5 1GB
- Raspberry Pi 5 2GB
- Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
- Raspberry Pi 5 8GB
- FCC ID: 2ABCB-RPI4B
- IC: 20953-RPI4B
Module Description
The Raspberry Pi 5 Single Board Computer (SBC) Module has an IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac 1×1 WLAN, Bluetooth 5 and Bluetooth LE module based on the Cypress 43455 chip. The module is designed to be mounted, with appropriate screws, into an host product. The module must be placed in a suitable location to ensure WLAN performance is not compromised.
Integration into Products
4.1 Module & Antenna Placement
When locating the Raspberry Pi 5 within a product, a separation distance
greater than 20cm must always be maintained between the antenna and any other
radio transmitter if installed in the same product. The module is physically
attached and held in place by screws.
4.2 External Power Supply – USB Type C
The Raspberry Pi 5 may be powered by a compatible Power Supply Unit (PSU). The
supply should be 5V DC minimum 3A. Any external power supply used with the
Raspberry Pi 5 must comply with relevant regulations and standards applicable
in the country of intended use.
Warning: it is the responsibility of the module integrator to select a
suitable PSU. This is to be connected via the J1 connector:
4.3 External Power Supply – 40 Pin GPIO
The module integrator may choose to power the Raspberry Pi 5 via the 40 Pin
General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) header (J8).
Connection via this method is at the discretion of the module integrator.
Power must be delivered by a suitable power supply. Any external power supply
used with the Raspberry Pi 5 shall comply with relevant regulations and
standards applicable in the country of intended use.
Warning: it is the responsibility of the module integrator to select a
suitable alternative power source and to ensure it is connected adequately.
Pins 1 + 3 connected to 5V and pin 5 to GND.
4.4 Peripheral Connection
Dependent on intended use, the following ports are available to the module
integrator;
- Micro HDMI
- Ethernet
- USB2.0 and USB3.0 ports
- DSI Display (for use with Official Raspberry Pi display, sold separately)
- CSI Camera (for use with Official Raspberry Pi Camera module, sold separately)
4.5 Warning to Module Integrators
At no point should any part of the board be altered as this will invalidate
any existing compliance work.
Always consult professional compliance experts about integrating this module
into a product to ensure that all certifications are retained.
For further information please contact
[email protected]
4.6 Antenna Information
The antenna on board is a Dual Band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) PCB niche antenna design
licensed from Profant with Peak Gain: 2.4GHz 3.5dBi, 5GHz 2.5dBi. It is
important that the antenna is placed suitably inside the product to ensure
optimal operation. Do not place close to metal casing. For application
specific guidance please contact
[email protected].
End Product Labelling
A label is to be fitted to the exterior of all products containing the
Raspberry Pi 5. The label must contain the words “Contains FCC ID: 2ABCB-RPI5”
(for FCC) and “Contains IC: 20953-RPI5” (for ISED).
5.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Labelling
Upon integration of the Raspberry Pi 5 the following information must the
communicated to the customer of the end product be means of product labelling.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules, Operation is Subject to
following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority
to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within 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:
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For products available on the USA/Canada market, only channels 1 to 11 are
available for 2.4GHz WLAN
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with
FCC’s multi-transmitter procedures.
This device operates in the 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range and is restricted to
in indoor use only.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement; Co-location of this
module with other transmitter that operate simultaneously are required to be
evaluated using the FCC multi-transmitter procedures.
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. The device contains an integral antenna hence, the
device must be installed to so that a separation distance of at least 20cm
from all persons.
5.2 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Labelling
Upon integration of the Raspberry Pi 5 the following information must the
communicated to the customer of the end product be means of product labelling.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause interference, and
- this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
For products available on the USA/Canada market, only channels 1 to 11 are
available for 2.4GHz WLAN Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other
transmitters except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product
procedures.
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum separation distance of 20cm between the device and all
persons.
Information for the Module Integrator as Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM)
It is the responsibility of the OEM / Host product manufacturer to ensure
continued compliance to FCC and ISED Canada certification requirements once
the module is integrated in to the Host product. Please refer to FCC KDB
996369 D04 for additional information. The module is subject to the following
FCC rule parts: 15.207, 15.209, 15.247, 15.403 and 15.407. The FCC
Part 15 text must go on the Host product unless the product is too small to
support a label with the text on it. It is not acceptable just to place the
text in the user guide.
6.1 E-Labelling
It is possible for the Host product to use e-labelling providing the Host
product supports the requirements of FCC KDB 784748 D02 e labelling and ISED
Canada RSS-Gen, section 4.4. Ela belling would be applicable for the FCC ID,
ISED Canada certification number and the FCC Part 15 text.
6.2 Changes in Usage Conditions of this Module
This device has been approved as a Mobile device in accordance with FCC and
ISED Canada requirement. This means that there must be a minimum separation
distance of 20cm between the Module’s antenna and any persons.
A change in use that involves a separation distance ≤20cm (Portable usage)
between the Module’s antenna and any persons is a change in the RF exposure of
the module and, hence, is subject to a FCC Class 2 Permissive Change and a
ISED Canada Class 4 Permissive Change policy in accordance with FCC KDB 996396
D01 and ISED Canada RSP-100.
As noted above in this document, this device and its antenna(s) must not be
co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with ISED multi-
transmitter product procedures. If the device is co-located with multiple
antennas, the module could be subject to a FCC Class 2 Permissive Change and a
ISED Canada Class 4 Permissive Change policy in accordance with FCC KDB 996396
D01 and ISED Canada RSP-100. In accordance with FCC KDB 996369 D03, section
2.9, test mode configuration information is available from the Module
manufacturer for the Host (OEM) product manufacturer.
Raspberry Pi Ltd registered in England and Wales.
Company No. 8207441
Maurice Wilkes Building
St. John’s Innovation Park
Cambridge
CB4 0DS
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1223 322 633
raspberrypi.com