Irobot UFE-AXGY1 Dual Band Radio Module User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: iRobot

Table of Contents

Irobot UFE-AXGY1 Dual Band Radio Module
Introduction
- Electrical
OEM/Integrators Installation Manual
Antenna Installation
Regulatory Information
- 6.1 USA – Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Canada – Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)
References
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Irobot UFE-AXGY1 Dual Band Radio Module

Irobot-UFE-AXGY1 Dual-Band
Radio-Module-product

User Guidance for the Sextant Module model: AXG‐Y1

FCC ID: UFE‐AXGY1
IC: 6652A‐AXGY1

Introduction

Module Name: Sextant
Module Model Number: AXG‐Y1
The Sextant module model AXG‐Y1 is a dual-band Wi‐Fi module compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. The Sextant also supports Bluetooth and BLE protocols.

Electrical

Chipset: The Sextant module main chipset: Qualcomm WCN3980 Wireless Chipset
Supply: The module source all require power from a 4.4 VDC input supply

Environmental

Operating Temperature: The Sextant module operates across the temperate range of 0° to 64° Celsius.

OEM/Integrators Installation Manual

Important Notice to OEM Integrators

This module is limited to iRobot Corporation use ONLY.
Any modifications to the Sextant module model AXG‐Y1 may invalidate regulatory approvals or may necessitate notifications to the relevant regulatory authorities.
OEM must inform iRobot Compliance of any changes which may require the Class I or Class II permissive changes for the FCC.
The Sextant Radio module model AXG‐Y1 has an option for an internal PCB Trace Antenna OR an External Antenna which connects via a U.FL connector. In designs that don’t use an external antenna, this U.FL connector will be depopulated. Any substituted antenna and RF cable assemblies must be tested and approved in order to maintain compliance to FCC and ISED rules.

PCB Trace Antenna Information:

Maximum Antenna Gain (Trace Antenna)

2.4GHz| 5GHz
2.91dBi| 4.31dBi

External Antenna Information:

Maximum Antenna Gain

Laird Model: EMN2449A2S‐25UFL

2.4‐2.5GHz| 5.15 – 5.85GHz
3.5dBi| 6.37dBi

Alternate External Antenna Information:
Same type and similar characteristics as Laird external antenna

Maximum Antenna Gain

Walsin Part Number: RFPCA381425OMLB301

2.4‐2.5GHz| 5.15 – 5.85GHz
2.21dBi| 3.94dBi

For FCC Part 15.31(h) and (k): The host manufacturer is responsible for additional testing to verify compliance as a composite system. When testing the host device for compliance with Part 15 Subpart B, the host manufacturer is required to show compliance with Part 15 Subpart B while the transmitter module(s) are installed and operating. The module should be transmitting and the evaluation should confirm that the module’s intentional emissions are compliant with the transmitter rules.
The modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts 15.247, and 15.407 listed on the grant, and that the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance with any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification.

End Product Labelling

When the module is installed in the host device, the FCC/IC ID label must be visible through a window on the final device or it must be visible when an access panel, door or cover is easily removed. The label shall state to following:

“Contains FCC ID: UFE‐AXGY1”
“Contains IC: 6652A‐AXGY1”

The FCC ID and IC ID can be used only when all FCC/IC compliance requirements aremet. Alternatively, the electronic labeling method as documented in KDB 784748 may also be used.

Brazil Radio

For more information, see the ANATEL website www.anatel.gov.br
This equipment is not entitled to protection against harmful interference and must not cause interference in duly authorized systems.
This product contains the AXG‐Y1 board Anatel approval code XXXXX‐XX‐XXXXX

Mexico Radio:

Contains Module IFETEL ID: XXXXXXXXX‐XXXX

For use in Mexico, the operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions:

this equipment or device may not cause harmful interference and
this equipment or device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Argentina Radio

Module Certification: Contains Module CNC ID: C‐XXXXX

Antenna Installation

The antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users,
The transmitter module may not be co‐located with any other transmitter or antenna,
Only antennas of the same type and with equal or fewer gains as shown below may be used with this module. Other types of antenna and/or higher gain antennas will require additional authorization for operation.

In the event that these conditions cannot be met, then the FCC/IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID/IC ID cannot be used on the host device. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re‐evaluating the host device (end‐product), including the transmitter and obtaining a separate FCC/IC authorization.

Tested Antenna Information:

Antenna

No.

| Brand| Model| Gain

(dBi)

| Frequency

Range (GHz)

| Antenna Type
---|---|---|---|---|---
1 Internal| iRobot| AXG‐Y1| 2.91| 2.4‐2.4835| PCB Internal
| | | 4.31| 5.15‐5.85| Trace antenna
2 External| Laird| EMN2449A2S‐25UFL| 3.5| 2.4‐2.4835| Embedded PCB
| | | 6.37| 5.15‐5.85| Trace Antenna
3 Alternate| Walsin| RFPCA381425OMLB301| 2.21| 2.4‐2.4835| Embedded PCB
External| | | 3.94| 5.15‐5.85| Trace Antenna
Antenna| | | | |

Regulatory Information

6.1 USA – Federal Communication Commission (FCC)

Information to the User

FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

iRobot Corporation
Sextant Module Model: AXG‐Y1

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by iRobot Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 to radio communication 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with FCC §2.1091(b) for mobile device RF exposure limits, set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. To ensure compliance with FCC and ISED RF exposure requirements this device must be installed to provide a minimum of 20cm between the device and people.

iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730, USA

Canada – Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)

This device contains a license-exempt transmitter/receiver that complies 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.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than necessary for successful communication.
ISED Statement on Radiation Exposure: This product is compliant with the Canadian Standard IC RSS‐102, Restriction of RF Exposure in an Uncontrolled Environment. The device can be used safely for its intended purpose, as described in this manual. Per ISED requirements, maintain a distance of more than 8 inches (20cm) between any person and the Roomba robot.