Part 15 transmitters use very little power, most of them less than a milliwatt. Several of the fcc part 15 rules govern the transmit power permited in the ism bands. Brand name c100 mojo watchguard wp8331 liteon ap220 watchguard test result pass the test result was tested by compliance certification services inc. It defines digital devices, including peripheral devices, as unintentional radiators which are therefore subject to regulation. The data shown in this report were made in accordance with the procedures given in ansi c63. Subpart b covers the control of unintentional radiation from digital devices such as your laptop, tablet pc, computer or other electronic devices. Conformance test report for fcc 47 cfr, part 15 subpart c report no 0906mas24201 client. Fcc part 15 subpart e unlicensed national information infrastructure devices. There is a fine line in determining when to apply part 15 or part 18 rules. The objective is to determine compliance with fcc part 15, subpart c, and section 15. Fcc part 15 covers the regulations under which an intentional, unintentional, or incidental radiator that can be operated without an individual license. Some basic guidance on how to obtain an equipment authorization is provided at the. Tc2r1031 fcc part 15, subpart e, equipment nii with fcc id. The eut is also considered as a kind of computer peripheral, because the connection to computer is necessary for typical use.
Maintenance of compliance is the responsibility of the manufacturer. Fcc part 15 certification by fullyaccredited emc emi test lab. Subpart c deals with devices that are specifically designed to produce coherent radio. Fcc 15b doc and fcc verification testing compliance testing. Radiated emissions fcc part 15, subpart b, class b the e. No operator license is required to use this type of equipment. Fcc part 15, subpart b 47 cfr part 15, subpart b is the section of fcc regulations that sets out the regulations under which an intentional, unintentional, or incidental radiator may be operated. Part 15 radio frequency devices subpart b unintentional radiators section 15. Introduction to fcc rules and equipment authorization program. Part 15 of title 47 cfr government publishing office. The margin between the emission levels and the specification limit was, in the worst case, 12. This device is verified to comply with part 15 of the fcc rules for use.
These rules became e f fective on may 6, 2016 all new devices or already approved devices. Electronic equipment using smps power supplies has been classified as class a and class b by the fcc. They are nonlicensed because their operators are not required to obtain a license from the. T met the performance requirements of the specification.
There are some differences but in general the two sets of standards align on the major features. Fcc radio test report fcc 47 cfr part 15 subpart c test standard fcc part 15. The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution. The following part 15 regulations contain all updates and.
These rules are codified in 47 cfr part 1, subpart c. The objective of the manufacturer is to determine compliance with fcc part 15 class b. It has been verified to comply with the requirements of fcc part 15, subpart b, class b. In the united states the use of these bands for communication purposes is regulated by part 15 of the fcc rules.
Subsequently, the commission updated some of the rules for devices operating in the unii3 band on march 2, 2016 fcc 1624, et docket no. Title 47 telecommunication chapter i federal communications commission subchapter a general part 15 radio frequency devices. The sections of part 15 that are most applicable to amateurs include. It contains some of the equivalent rules with regard to part 15a nonconsumer. Conformance test report for fcc 47 cfr, part 15 subpart c. Oct 01, 2010 title 47 telecommunication chapter i federal communications commission subchapter a general part 15 radio frequency devices.
Generally, part 18 of the fcc rules and regulations is required for devices using rf energy to perform work i. Part 15 of the fcc title 47 is often just called fcc part 15 and it relates to emc. Intentional radiators part 15, subparts c through f and h. Fcc part 15 subpart c no noncompliance noted compliance certification services, inc. Fcc 47 cfr part 15 subpart c test report for bluetooth usb. Part 2 subpart imarketing of radio frequency devices. This report shows the eut is technically compliance with the. Part 15 subpart eunlicensed national information infrastructure devices. This document may be altered or revised by compliance certification. The federal communications commission fcc requires most digital device sold in the united states to meet the requirements of cfr 47 rule part 15, subpart b. There are other technical standards used for the procedures and test methods. Part 15 radio frequency devices subpart b unintentional radiators section. Part 15 radio frequency devices subpart c intentional radiators subjgrp radiated emission limits, additional provisions section 15. This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of compliance.
Rf device under fcc part 15 emitel ag ohmstrasse 1 94342 strasskirchen germany january 2007 page 6 of 39 subpart c intentional radiator specified subpart from section 15. Additional information in appendix c is taken from part 2 of the fcc rules. The commission initially revised the rules for unii devices in 2014 fcc 1430, et docket no. Details of the outdoor site are on file with the fcc. Federal communications commission fcc 1430 federal. The manufacturer is expected to follow fcc cfr part 15. Editorial revisions, parts 2, 15 and 18 of the fcc rules. The fcc part 15 rules and regulations have been designed to align with the european cispr regulations. The purpose of the rules and regulations in this part is to provide for uniform standards for the protection of the telephone network from harms.
This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. The test results show that the equipment tested is capable of demonstrating compliance with the requirements as documented in this report. The tests documented in this report were performed in accordance with ic rss247, ic rssgen, ic rss102, and ansi c63. It also contains the technical specifications, administrative requirements and other conditions relating to the marketing of part 15 devices. The fcc has not changed the rules for granting modular devices, the rules for limited modular approval are still valid with the appropriate grant conditions.
See appendix b for pertinent definitions and rules in part 18, particularly with regard to the marketing and sale of nonconsumer devices to consumers. Also, per fcc part 15, radiated emissions must be controlled between 30 mhz and mhz, and conducted emissions must be controlled in the frequency band between 0. Fcc cfr47 part 15 subpart c industry canada rss210 issue 8 certification test report for bluetooth 4. There are two primary parts of the code of federal regulations that cover emc. The federal communications commission fcc is responsible for regulating electromagnetic compatibility emc emissions in the united states. The other primary subpart is subpart c covering unlicensed low power intentional radiators, devices. This report shows the eut is technically compliance with the above official standards. The instruction manual for such devices shall include appropriate instructions. This bulletin provides a basic understanding of the fcc regulations for low power, unlicensed. Code of federal regulations, title 47, part 15 47 cfr 15 is an oftquoted part of federal. There has been no change in the fcc regulations, policy or position on this matter. Fcc rules for unlicensed wireless equipment operating in.
The responsibility of measurement result is only subjected to the test sample. The fcc definition is intentional radiators operating in the frequency bands 5. Made nonsubstantive, editorial revisions to parts 2, 15 and 18 of the commissions rules. Amendment of parts 2, 15 and 18 of the commissions rules document types. In the context of part 15 rules 47 cfr part 15, the. The fcc part 15 subpart c rules for marketing, sales, and use of radio transmitters are fairly clear with regards to the limits and requirements of each test required, but fcc part 15 subpart c does not list the procedures for performing the tests. Fcc rules and regulations part 15 subpart d 2009 i hereby certify that. The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall. Reverse polarity sma, 50 ohms max tightening torque. The federal code of regulation cfr fcc part 15 is a common testing standard for most electronic equipment. The conducted and radiated emission limits shown in this part are based on the following, unless otherwise specified in this part. New rules for frs per docket fcc 0326 allowing gps data transmission. Fcc part 15 radio frequency devices fcc part 18 industrial, scientific and medical equipment. The equipment was set up as per the test configuration to simulate typical actual usage per the.
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