Tracex BM71 Bluetooth Module Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- Tracex
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BM71 Regulatory Compliance Information
Revision 0.4
Dec’ 2015
This document covers the Regulatory Compliance information which is part of the BM71 Module datasheet and related documents shared with customers.
ANTENNA
Antenna Characteristics
CERAMIC CHIP ANTENNA
The BM71 module contains an integral ceramic chip antenna.
Figure 1-1 illustrates the antenna performance of the module.
FIGURE 1-1: BM71 ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERN
| Frequency | 2442 MHz |
|---|---|
| Max Gain | 0.1 dBi |
| Efficiency | 42.70% |
APPENDIX A: CERTIFICATION NOTICES
Note: This device has not been au prized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission This device is no and may not be, offered or sale or lease or sold or leased until au organization is obtained
BM71 module regulatory approval status:
- BT SIG/QDID:74246
- The United States/FCC ID: 2A3UI-TX4871
- Canada/IC ID: 27990-TX4871
HVIN: BM71BLES1FC2 PMN: Bluetooth Module
A.1 REGULATORY APPROVAL
This section outlines the regulatory information for the BM71 module for the
following countries:
- United States
- Canada
UNITED STATES
The BM71 module is in progress to receive Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) CFR47 Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators”
modular approval in accordance with Part 15.212 Modular Transmitter approval.
Modular approval allows the end-user to integrate the BM71 module into a
finished product without obtaining subsequent and separate FCC approvals for
intentional radiation, provided no changes or modifications are made to the
module circuitry. Changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. The end-user must comply with all of the instructions
provided by the Grantee, which indicate installation and/or operating
conditions necessary for compliance
. The finished product is required to comply with all applicable FCC equipment
authorizations regulations, requirements and equipment function not associated
with the transmitter module portion. For example, compliance must be
demonstrated to regulations for other transmitter components within the host
product; to requirements for unintentional radiators (Part 15 Subpart B
“Unintentional Radiators”), 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., Verification, or
Declaration of Conformity) (e.g., transmitter modules may also contain digital
logic functions) as appropriate.
LABELING AND USER INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
The BM71 module has to be 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 out- side of the finished product into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording as follows:
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID:
2A3UI-TX4871 or Contains FCC ID: 2A3UI-TX4871
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
Due to the limited module size (9.0 x 11.5mm), the FCC Identifier is displayed
in the Datasheet only and cannot be displayed on the module label.
A user’s manual for the finished product should 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 equip-ment 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 available at the FCC Office
of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division
Knowledge Database (KDB) http://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm.
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.
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): http://www.fcc.gov
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge
Database (KDB): http://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm
Canada
The BM71 module certification is in progress for use in Canada under Industry
Canada (IC) Radio Standards Specification (RSS) RSS-247 and RSS-Gen. Modular
approval permits the installation of a module in a host device without the
need to recertify the device. Certification details:
IC Certification Number: 27990-TX4871
HVIN: BM71BLES1FC2
LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Labeling Requirements for the Host Device (from Section 3.1, RSS-Gen, Issue 4,
November 2014): The host device shall be properly labeled to identify the
module within the host device.
The Industry Canada certification label of a module shall be clearly visible
at all times when installed in the host device, otherwise, the host device
must be labeled to display the Industry Canada certification number of the
module, preceded by the words “Contains transmitter module”, or the word
“Contains”, or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:
Co aims transmitter module
27990-TX4871
Due to the limited module size (9.0 x 11.5mm) the IC the identifier is
displayed in the Datasheet only and
cannot be displayed on the module label.
User Manual Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus (from Section 8.4, RSS-
Gen, Issue 4, November 2014): 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 complies wi du Canada license-exam R standard(s) per ion is sub- je to the following two Condi ions (1) this device may not cause interferenc and (2) this device mu accept any interference including in nce h ay cause undesired operation o 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 that necessary for successful communication.
The above notice may be affixed to the device instead of displayed in the user manual.
RF EXPOSURE
All transmitters regulated by IC must comply with RF exposure requirements
listed in RSS-102 – Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of
Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands).
A.2.3 HELPFUL WEBSITES Industry Canada: http://www.ic.gc.ca/
Appendix B: Labelling Considerations
BM71 module, due to the module dimension limitation, could not add the
certificate ID on the module directly, we apply the certificate ID on the
Datasheet and alternatively on the shipping package instead of on the module.
Description：
- BM71 Module dimension
Area A: 1.5X8.5mm 2
Area B: 7.7X6.1mm, this is a shielding case with a label for BT address and
date code
Area C: 3.5X8.5mm2
Area D: 2.1X6.35mm2 and 1.4X3.6mm, the area is not complete and continuous.
According to the description above, due to the dimension limitation, we could
not find out an area good to print a clear certificate ID or logo.
We would apply for your kind permission to allow Microchip to ship the module
by the new approach, in appendix I, to add the certificate ID on the anti-
static bag, the out pack of the module tray
Appendix B-1 is one of the proposals.
Appendix B-1
There is an anti-static bag outside the module tray, we suggest adding the certificate ID on the bag, it is very clear for the custom and government to check the ID, and we will also add the certificate ID information in the module user manual to avoid any possible confusion by the user.
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