FUTURECOM Booster Pack RF Safety Booklet Instructions

FUTURECOM Booster Pack RF Safety Booklet

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Futurecom Systems Group, ULC
• Document: 8K088XYY
• Revision: R1.03
• Date: 2024-03-19
• Frequency Bands: 138-174 MHz, 380-430 MHz, 450-470 MHz, 764-869 MHz

Product Usage Instructions

RF Exposure:

Before operating the equipment, ensure that you are familiar with the following guidelines:

• Only operate within FCC (Part 90 and Part 22) Frequency Bands.
• Use in occupational/controlled conditions only.
• Ensure full knowledge and control over exposure to meet FCC limits.

2. Installation Requirements:

To comply with RF energy exposure safety standards, follow these guidelines:

• Ensure the Booster Pack Operator observes Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits during repeater transmissions.
• Maintain minimum lateral distances from the antenna based on the Frequency Band of the Booster Pack.

Antenna Installation:

Follow these instructions for antenna installation:

• Site Antennas: Install antennas for permanent sites according to provided guidelines.
• Temporary Site: Install antennas for temporary sites with caution and following safety protocols.

FAQ

Q: Can this radio device be used by the general population?

A: No, this radio device is intended for occupational/controlled conditions only and is not authorized for general population or consumer use.

Q: What happens if the MPE distance exclusion area around the antenna is not observed?

A: Failure to observe the MPE distance exclusion area may expose individuals to RF energy above FCC exposure limits for bystanders.

ATTENTION!
Before using this equipment, please read this booklet which contains important operating instructions for safe usage, RF energy control and compliance with exposure limits.
Document: 8K088XYY
Revision: R1.03
Date: 2024-03-19

Document Revisions

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RF EXPOSURE

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Part 90 Signal Booster 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 in accordance with the installation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

ATTENTION!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC could void the User’s authority to operate the equipment.
USA Users: It is noted that the FCC rules would be violated if this radio is used to operate on frequencies outside of FCC (Part 90 and Part 22) Frequency Bands for users other than the Federal Government. This frequency band is reserved for distress beacons.

ATTENTION!
This radio device is intended for use in occupational / controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use. It is the responsibility of the Booster Pack Operator to ensure that Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits are observed at all times during repeater transmissions.
The minimum lateral distance between all possible personnel and the Booster Pack antenna depends on the Frequency Band of the Booster Pack:

Booster Pack Frequency Range

• 138-174 MHz
• 380-430 MHz
• 450-470 MHz
• 764-869 MHz

Lateral Distance from the antenna

• 181 cm ( 72”)
• 161 cm ( 64” )
• 161 cm ( 64” )
• 114 cm ( 45” )

Failure to observe the MPE distance exclusion area around the antenna may expose persons within this area to RF energy above the FCC exposure limit for bystanders (general population).

IMPORTANT
The maximum allowed gain of the omni-directional antenna for the Booster Pack is Unity (0 dBd).

FCC AND RF EXPOSURE LABEL

The Booster Pack RF Exposure Label should be displayed on the device to direct the user to receive specific training information for meeting occupational exposure requirements.

Figure 1 FCC and RF Exposure Labels

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ENERGY

EXPOSURE SAFETY STANDARDS

ATTENTION!
To ensure compliance with RF Energy Safety Standards:

• Install only antennas meeting the specified gain requirements.
• Ensure the antenna installation is consistent with the Booster Pack Antenna Installation instructions described in this document.
• Ensure the Product & RF Safety Booklet is available to the end user prior to use.
  | ANTENNA| Booster Pack MODEL
  ---|---|---

#

|

Kit #

|

Freq. Range [MHz]

|

Type

|

700/800 MHz (50W)

(up to 100% Tx Duty Cycle)

|

380-430 MHz (50W)

(up to 100% Tx Duty Cycle)

|

450-470 MHz (50W)

(up to 100% Tx Duty Cycle)

|

VHF (50W)

(up to 100% Tx duty cycle)

1| VAF0003A| 764-870| ¼ wave| 50W| | |
2| VAE0003A| 380-433| ¼ wave| | 50W| |
3| VAE0003A| 450-470| ¼ wave| | | 50W|
4| VAD0003A| 136-174| ¼ wave| | | | 50W

Table 1 – Antenna kits available from Futurecom Systems Group, ULC

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SITE ANTENNAS

Radio equipment is sometimes installed at a predetermined location. In such cases the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements to assure optimal performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards.

• The antennas must be mounted outside the building.
• Mount the antennas on a tower where possible.
• If the antennas are to be mounted on a building then they must be mounted on the roof.
• As with all predetermined site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee to manage the site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements, signage, and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits are not exceeded.

TEMPORARY SITE

Futurecom requires the Booster Pack operator to ensure FCC/ISED Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure are met. It is the responsibility of the Licensee to ensure that the appropriate separation distances between the antennas and bystanders are established and followed to meet the FCC and ISED Canada Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Requirements in any particular Temporary location. In situations where a site assessment is not practical, it is recommended that the antennas be located at least 9 feet from bystanders. This should ensure MPE compliance in any Temporary application and is likely to be a much greater separation distance than is necessary in most cases. Failure to observe the MPE distance exclusion area around the antenna may expose persons within this area to RF energy above the FCC/ISED Canada exposure limits for bystanders (general population).

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