RAFI NINA-B301 Wireless Communication System Instruction Manual

RAFI NINA-B301 Wireless Communication System

Specifications

• Model: NINA-B301 (5930316650000)
• Publisher: RAFI GmbH & Co. KG Ravensburger Str. 128-134 88276 Berg/Ravensburg, Germany
• Technical Description: Pre-flashed with u-blox connectivity software enabling the use of the u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service controlled by AT commands over the UART interface.
• Antennas: Compatible with specific antennas listed in the manual.

Product Usage Instructions

• General User Notes
  • You can use this module for wireless-connected and configurable equipment applications.
• RF Exposure Considerations
  • The device should be used in a way that minimizes human contact during operation. Maintain a minimum distance of 25 cm between the device and your body. Do not co-locate with other antennas or transmitters.
• Antennas
  • Only use antennas listed in the manual with the module to ensure proper functionality.
• Label and Compliance Information
  • The host product must be labelled with specific FCC ID and IC information as outlined in the manual.

FAQs

• Q: What is the recommended distance between the device and the body during operation?
  • A: The device should be operated with a minimum distance of 25 cm between the radiator and the body to comply with radiation exposure limits.
• Q: Can I use any antenna with the NINA-B301 module?
  • A: No, only antennas listed in the manual should be used in conjunction with the module to ensure proper performance.

General user notes

• The NINA-B301 module is a small stand-alone Bluetooth 5 low-energy module featuring full Bluetooth 5 support, a powerful Arm® Cortex® -M4 with FPU, and state-of-the-art power performance.
• The embedded low-power crystal improves power consumption by enabling optimal power-saving modes.
• With 1 MB flash and 256 kB RAM, they offer the best-in-class capacity for customer applications on top of the Bluetooth low energy stack.
• NINA-B301 has a pin for use with an external antenna. E.g you can use this module for wireless-connected and configurable equipment applications.

Technical description

• The module is pre-flashed with u-blox connectivity software. The u-blox connectivity software enables the use of the u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service, controlled by AT commands over the UART interface.
• The module can be configured using the ublox s-centre evaluation software, which can be downloaded from the u-blox website and is available free of charge.
• Much more information on the features and capabilities of the u-blox connectivity software and how to use it can be found in the u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual [2].
• The module has to be labelled like this.

RF exposure considerations

• The conducted/radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC and ISED radio frequency exposure limits.
• Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
• This application is for mobile devices only and may not be used for portable devices.
• Portable usage requires a new equipment authorization procedure.
• This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 25 cm between the radiator and your body.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Antennas

Only those antennas listed in the table below may be used in conjunction with the module:

Ex-IT 2400 RP-

SMA 28-001

| ProAnt| 2.4 GHz| Monopole| +3 dBi

Label and compliance information

• The host product must be labeled with:
  • Contains FCC ID: 2BESPSCU101916
  • Contains IC: 32248-101916SCUNA

Guidelines for labelling and user information may be found in KDB 784748 and RSS-GEN.

Information on test modes and additional testing requirements

• Not applicable
• It is strongly recommended to proceed with further investigations of the worst-case configurations as listed in this filing (see KDB 996369 D04):
  • Radiated Spurious Emissions for Channel 1 of BLE 2.4 GHz (indicated as worst case in this filing)
  • Band Edge Compliance for BLE 2.4 GHz (indicated as worst case in this filing)

Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer

This modular transmitter is only FCC/ISED authorized for the specific rule part/radio standards specification listed on the grant/certificate. The host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules/ISED radio standards specifications that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification. If the host product manufacturer markets their product as being Part 15 Subpart B compliant (when it also contains unintentional-radiator digital circuitry), then the host product manufacturer shall provide one of the following notices (whichever is applicable in the user manual:

• Class A: For a Class A digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished to the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:
• Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Class B (use in a residential environment):
For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished to the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 by 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

ISED Certification information

• CERTIFCATION NUMBER: 32248-101916SCUNA
• PMN: (Product Marketing Name) NINA-B301
• HMN: (Host Marketing Name) N/A
• HVIN: (Hardware Version Identification Number) 5930316650000
• FVIN: (Firmware Version Identification Number) N/A

FCC

§15.19 & RSS-GEN/CNR-GEN, 8.4 FCC + ISED, combined notice

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s) and comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Further Part 15 notices (FCC only)

§15.21: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by RAFI GmbH & Co. KG may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

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Publisher

• RAFI GmbH & Co. KG Ravensburger Str. 128-134
• 88276 Berg/Ravensburg, Germany

Copyright

• © 2024 RAFI GmbH & Co KG 88276 Berg/Ravensburg, Germany. All rights reserved. The contents of this document must not be reproduced or transmitted to other persons without prior written approval from RAFI GmbH & Co. KG.
• The use of trade names, brand names etc. in this document does not allow these names to be construed as free of protection.

Exclusion of liability

• All necessary steps have been taken to ensure that this document is complete and correct. If questions arise regarding specific points despite this, please contact RAFI GmbH & Co. KG or an authorized representative.
• The information in this document may be changed without prior notification and does not represent any binding obligation on the part of RAFI GmbH & Co. KG. RAFI GmbH & Co.
• KG accepts no liability for any errors in this document.

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