Cradlepoint 170846A Bluetooth Low Energy Module User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Cradlepoint

Table of Contents

Cradlepoint 170846A Bluetooth Low Energy Module
FCC CAUTION
RESTRICTIONS ON USE
ACCESSORIES IMPACTING COMPLIANCE
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE.
PRIVACY
References
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Cradlepoint 170846A Bluetooth Low Energy Module

This important Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Guide contains safety, handling, disposal, regulatory, trademark, copyright, and software licensing information.
Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using the device to avoid injury.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 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 of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC CAUTION

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.

FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 21cm between the radiator and your body.
To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum Dipole antenna gain must not exceed 2dBi.

INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

INDUSTRY CANADA RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 27 cm between the radiator and your body.
This radio transmitter (IC: 6921A-170846A) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
These devices have been designed to operate with Dipole antennas having a maximum gain of 2dBi. Antennas having a higher gain are strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

INFORMATION FOR EUROPE, DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
Cradlepoint, Inc. 1111 W Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83702 USA
EU Authorized Representative: Jason Wells, Vice President of Global Channels and EMEA, Cradlepoint UK Ltd. Cedar House, Apex Court, Camphill Road, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6SQ United Kingdom

RESTRICTIONS ON USE

There are no restrictions on use for this equipment in the EU. Cradlepoint, Inc declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU. A copy of the original European DoC may be obtained from cradlepoint.com /product-certifications
RF Exposure Statement: To comply with RF Exposure requirements, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiating device and your body.

ACCESSORIES IMPACTING COMPLIANCE

To maintain compliance with EMC, Radio, and RF Exposure requirements, use only Cradlepoint accessories intended for use with this product. All Cradlepoint accessories intended for use with this product will maintain EMC, Radio, and RF Exposure compliance when installed according to instructions. Dipole antennas must have a gain <3 dBi.

RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
To find information on Cradlepoint’s commitment to our environment and how to responsibly recycle or recover CradlePoint products at the end of their useful life, please visit cradlepoint.com/international

FREQUENCIES USED AND MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT
The Cradlepoint MC400 series
MC20BT Model 170846-000
2402-2483.5 MHz

SAFETY AND HAZARDS
Under no circumstances should the device be used in any areas

where blasting is in progress,
where explosive atmospheres may be present, or
that are near (i) medical or life support equipment, or (ii) any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference.
In such areas, the device MUST BE POWERED OFF AT ALL TIMES (since the device otherwise could transmit signals that might interfere with such equipment).

In addition, under no circumstances should the device be used in any aircraft, regardless of whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In any aircraft, the device MUST BE POWERED OFF AT ALL TIMES since the device otherwise could transmit signals that might interfere with various onboard systems on such aircraft. Furthermore, under no circumstances should the device be used by the driver or operator of any vehicle. Such use of the device will detract from the driver’s or operator’s control of that vehicle. In some jurisdictions, use of the device while driving or operating a vehicle constitutes a civil and/or criminal offense.
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data by the device can never be guaranteed, and it is possible that data communicated or transmitted wirelessly may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., contain errors), or totally lost. The device is not intended for, and Cradlepoint recommends the device not be used in any critical applications where failure to transmit or receive data could result in property damage or loss or personal injury of any kind (including death) to the user or to any other party. Cradlepoint expressly disclaims liability for damages of any kind resulting from:

delays, errors, or losses of any data transmitted or received using the device; or
any failure of the device to transmit or receive such data.

For proper and safe vehicle installations, the GPIO accessory cable must be connected to a fused circuit in the vehicle. This fused circuit requires a 1.5A fuse. If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, the fuse should be installed in the positive lead. For North America, a UL Listed fuse is to be used.
Warning: This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel.
Purchaser agrees to indemnify Cradlepoint against any liability or damages caused to third parties as a result of Purchaser’s misuse or misapplication of the Cradlepoint product.

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE.

This product contains software distributed under one or more of the following open source licenses: GNU General Public License Version 2, BSD License, Net- SNMP License, and PSF License Agreement for Python 3.3. For more information on this software, including licensing terms and your rights to access source code, contact Cradlepoint at Cradlepoint.com/opensource.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Cradlepoint, Inc. warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the hardware product, at Cradlepoint’s discretion, as purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. If this hardware product was procured as a component of a NetCloud Solution Package, additional warranty may be available. Please see Cradlepoint’s website for details. Cradlepoint does not warrant that the operation of the product will meet your requirements or be error free. CRADLEPOINT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT. CRADLEPOINT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

LIMITATION OF CRADLEPOINT LIABILITY
The information contained in this Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Guide is subject to change without notice and does not represent any commitment on the part of Cradlepoint or its affiliates. CRADLEPOINT AND ITS AFFILIATES HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL: (A) DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF CRADLEPOINT AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE; OR (B) CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF CRADLEPOINT AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF EVENTS, OCCURRENCES, OR CLAIMS GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE REMEDIES HEREUNDER ARE DETERMINED TO HAVE FAILED OF THEIR ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

PRIVACY

Cradlepoint may collect general data pertaining to the use of Cradlepoint products via your Internet connection (wired and/or wireless) such as device ID/serial number, network status, IP address, MAC address, operating system, browser type and version number, etc., in order to provide you with better services, enhance user experience, and improve performance.

OTHER BINDING DOCUMENTS; TRADEMARKS; COPYRIGHT
By activating or using your MC20BT device, you agree to be bound by Cradlepoint’s Terms of Use, User License and other applicable Legal Policies. © 2015 Cradlepoint, Inc. All rights reserved. Cradlepoint is not responsible for omissions or errors in typography or photography. Cradlepoint, MC20BT, and the Cradlepoint logo are trademarks of Cradlepoint, Inc. in the US and other countries. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

ROUTER COMMUNICATION/DATA USAGE
The factory default configuration of the router is set to communicate with Cradlepoint and other resources at regular intervals to access the latest firmware and modem updates, clock synchronization (NTP), and Enterprise Cloud Manager (ECM) membership. Such communication may result in data usage and applicable charges regardless of whether the router uses a wired or wireless Internet connection. To avoid such data usage and potential charges, consult the following Knowledge Base article:
http://knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/articles/support/router-communication- data-usage