FCC (United States)
These RF modules comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna usage guidelines is required.
In order to operate under Digi’s FCC Certification, integrators must comply with the following regulations:
- The integrator must ensure that the text provided with this device (in the labeling requirements section that follows) is placed on the outside of the final product and within the final product operation manual.
- The device may only be used with antennas that have been tested and approved for use with this device; refer to FCC antenna certifications.
OEM labeling requirements
WARNING! The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the text shown in the figure below.
The following text is the required FCC label for OEM products containing the XBee-PRO SX RF Module:
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Contains FCC ID: MCQ-XBPSX The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause harmful interference and (ii.) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
The following text is the required FCC label for OEM products containing the XBee SX RF Module:
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Contains FCC ID: MCQ-XBSX The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause harmful interference and (ii.) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
FCC notices
IMPORTANT: These RF modules have been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Modifications not expressly approved by Digi could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT: Integrators must test final product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC sections 15.107 & 15.109) before declaring compliance of their final product to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
IMPORTANT: These RF modules have been certified for remote and base radio applications. If the module will be used for portable applications, the device must undergo SAR testing.
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 or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, Connect equipment and receiver to outlets on different circuits, or Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF exposure statement
This statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in integrator product manuals.
WARNING! This equipment is approved only for mobile and base station transmitting devices. Antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 34 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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