Redline Communications RDL-3100-RMA User manual

RDL-3100
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RDL-3100 Family
Broadband Wireless Systems
RDL-3100-RMA
Radio Modules
Product Manual
1Product Overview...................................................................6
2Conditions of Use...................................................................7
3Module Installation and Service ............................................8
4Final Product Requirements................................................11
5Regulatory Notices...............................................................22

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to change without notice. No part of this document shall be deemed to be part of any
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Product Overview...................................................................6
2Conditions of Use...................................................................7
2.1 General Conditions............................................................................................7
2.2 Country of Use...................................................................................................7
2.3 Product Labeling................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Module Label ....................................................................................................8
2.3.2 External Label...................................................................................................8
3Module Installation and Service ............................................8
3.1 Installation into a Final Product........................................................................8
3.2 Module Servicing...............................................................................................9
3.3 Professional Installation..................................................................................10
3.4 Safety Precautions...........................................................................................10
3.5 Radio Frequency Safety..................................................................................10
4Final Product Requirements................................................11
4.1 Frequency Bands.............................................................................................11
4.1.1 Antenna Use and Transmit Power...................................................................11
4.1.2 Certified Antennas ..........................................................................................11
4.1.3 Power & EIRP (MIMO Operation)....................................................................12
4.9 GHz: FCC 47 CFR Part 90 Subpart Y and RSS-III...................................12
5.2 GHz: FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart E, §15.407.......................................13
5.8 GHz: FCC Part 15 Subpart Е and RSS-247 Issue 1 ................................14
5Regulatory Notices...............................................................22
5.1.1 FCC Notices ...................................................................................................22
5.1.2 ISED Notices...................................................................................................23

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Approved Antennas.........................................................................................11
Table 2: FCC 4.9 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, 10 dBi and 24 dBi antennas....12
Table 3: FCC 4.9 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, 32 dBi antenna........................12
Table 4: FCC 4.9 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, 10 dBi and 24 dBi antennas....12
Table 5: FCC 4.9 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, 32 dBi antenna........................12
Table 6: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna...............13
Table 7: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna...............13
Table 8: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna...............13
Table 9: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna...............13
Table 10: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna.............13
Table 11: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna.............14
Table 12: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna.............14
Table 13: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna.............14
Table 14: FCC 5.2 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna.............14
Table 15: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna.............14
Table 16: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna.............15
Table 17: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna.............15
Table 18: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna.............15
Table 19: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna.............15
Table 20: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna.............15
Table 21: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna.............16
Table 22: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna.............16
Table 23: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna.............16
Table 24: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna............16
Table 25: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna............16
Table 26: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna............17
Table 27: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna............17
Table 28: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna............17
Table 29: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna............17
Table 30: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 10 dBi antenna............17
Table 31: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 24 dBi antenna............18
Table 32: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PMP 32 dBi antenna............18
Table 33: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PTP 10 dBi & 24 dBi antenna18
Table 34: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PTP 32 dBi antenna..............18
Table 35: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PTP 10 dBi & 24 dBi antenna18
Table 36: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PTP 32 dBi antenna..............19
Table 37: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PTP 10 dBi & 24 dBi antenna19
Table 38: FCC 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PTP 32 dBi antenna..............19
Table 39: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PTP 10 dBi antenna.............19
Table 40: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PTP 24 dBi antenna.............19
Table 41: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 10 MHz channel, PTP 32 dBi antenna.............20
Table 42: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PTP 10 dBi antenna.............20
Table 43: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PTP 24 dBi antenna.............20
Table 44: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 20 MHz channel, PTP 32 dBi antenna.............20
Table 45: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PTP 10 dBi antenna.............20
Table 46: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PTP 24 dBi antenna.............21

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Table 47: ISED 5.8 GHz: output power: 40 MHz channel, PTP 32 dBi antenna.............21
Table 48: FCC: RDL-3100-RMA Recommended Safe Distances ..................................22
Table 49: ISED: RDL-3100-RMA Recommended Safe Distances .................................23
Table 50: ISED: RDL-3100-RMA distances de sécurité recommandées........................24

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1 Product Overview
The RDL-3100-RMA radio module is comprised of a proprietary Media Access Control
(MAC) protocol engine and Time Division Duplexing (TDD)/ Orthogonal Frequency
Division Duplexing (OFDM) digital radio.
The module is not designed for stand-alone operation. The module is sold as one
component of a packaged system which includes a suitable housing for the module
connectors for required external components including a power supply and antenna
system. This is afterwards referred to as the 'final product'. The final product may be
designed and manufactured by Redline or a licensed third party.
Frequency settings within the specified frequency ranges are software keyed to be
compliant with specific regulatory agency requirements in the region of deployment.
USA & Canada: 4900 to 5975 MHz
Important: Read this entire document prior to installing or operating these modules.

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2 Conditions of Use
2.1 General Conditions
The RDL-3100-RMA module is not provided for sale to the general public. The module
contains a proprietary radio interface and can not be directly connected to any standard
telecommunications or computer devices. This manual is provided as supplement to
technical and operational documentation and training provided by Redline and its
agents.
Any operation or use of this module in any manner not expressly specified within this
manual or approved in writing by Redline (or its agents) is expressly forbidden and voids
the users right to operate the module. This includes, but is not limited to, any
modification of the module hardware or software, installation of the module in a non
approved enclosure, and use with non approved antennas.
2.2 Country of Use
Refer to the regulatory notices in this document before installing or operating the
module.
Operation of the final product requires a software 'key' that is available exclusively from
Redline or its authorized agents. The software key is unique to each module and must
be installed and activated before the radio will operate. The key contains sufficient
security features that the professional installer and operator can not decode, modify,
substitute, or otherwise circumvent the operational restrictions imposed by the 'key'.
The software 'key' limits the transmit power, operating frequency range, and channel
bandwidth per the regulator domain governing the location where the radio will be
deployed. The operator does not have the option to select the country or regulatory
region of operation.
The software 'key' limits the mode of operation as a master or client. The client mode is
'passive listener' and while in this mode the module can not initiate any transmission
without first receiving and decoding a valid authorization message from the master. A
module with a key for client operation can not be changed by the installer to enable
master mode operation. A module with a key for master operation can operate in master
or client (passive) mode.
Operation in the United States
The RDL-3100-RMA module is certified with limited modular approval for use as an
'intentional radiator' in the United States as device FCC ID: QC8-RDL3100RMA.
Operation in Canada
The RDL-3100-RMA module is certified with limited modular approval for use as an
'intentional radiator' in the Canada as IC: 4310A-RDL3100RMA.

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2.3 Product Labeling
2.3.1 Module Label
The modular transmitter will display a label referring to the FCC ID registration number
and the IC registration number. An information label is applied directly to the modular
transmitter (example shown below).
Do not to remove any labels from the module.
2.3.2 External Label
Information labels are applied to the final product. The final product features a label on
the outside surface listing the registration number for the enclosed module. Do not to
remove any labels from the module or the final product.
3 Module Installation and Service
3.1 Installation into a Final Product
The module must be installed only by trained professional technicians authorized by
Redline or its agents. The module must be installed only into an approved enclosure
(see Conditions of Use) and only at an approved manufacturing facility or service depot.
Redline shall retain complete control over the final installation of the module and will
ensure compliance of the end product to all applicable FCC/ISED regulations. The
module must be installed only into an approved enclosure (see Conditions of Use) and
only at an approved manufacturing facility or service depot.
Redline licensing of the modular transmitter includes monitoring to ensure compliance in
the operation and use of the module as expressly specified within this manual. This
includes restrictions against modification of the module hardware, approval of the final

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enclosure, operational restrictions for installers and end-users, and approval of antennas
provided for use with the product.
Operation of the final product requires the 'key' be controlled exclusively by the
manufacturer. The 'key' must be unique to each module and must be installed and
activated before the radio will operate. The key must contain sufficient security features
to the professional installer and operator can not decode, modify, substitute, or
otherwise circumvent the operational restrictions imposed by the 'key'.
The software 'key' must limit the transmit power, operating frequency range, and channel
bandwidth per the regulator domain governing the location where the radio will be
deployed. The operator does not have the option to select the country or regulatory
region of operation.
The software 'key' must limit the mode of operation as a master or client. The client
mode is 'passive listener' and while in this mode the module can not initiate any
transmission without first receiving and decoding a valid authorization message from the
master. A module with a key for client operation can not be changed by the installer to
enable master mode operation.
Redline will review all final products for compliance to regulatory restrictions.
The manufacturer must meet all labeling described in section 2.3.
3.2 Module Servicing
The module is not intended to be field serviceable, and contains no field serviceable or
field replaceable parts. The module must be serviced only at an approved manufacturing
facility or service depot.
Warning: The module is susceptible to damage from electrostatic charge.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) must be avoided to prevent damaging or destroying the
module. The module must always be store in an anti-static container/bag prior to
installation and following removal from the product for servicing. Observe ESD
precautions when handling the module.

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3.3 Professional Installation
Devices containing the module require professional installation. It is the responsibility
of the installer to understand the product operation by attending training as required,
reading and understanding the product documentation, and ensuring that all building,
safety and regulatory codes are met and the installation is complete and secure.
3.4 Safety Precautions
Installation and service of the module must be performed by personnel having technical
training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards during installation and/or
service of RF equipment. The installation and/or service must be done using procedures
designed to minimize any danger to technical personnel or any other person.
3.5 Radio Frequency Safety
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure the antenna is located or pointed such
that it does not emit RF fields in excess of the general population limits as defined by:
FCC CFR 47, Part 2.1091
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol1/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol1-sec2-
1091.pdf
FCC OET Bulletin 65, Radio frequency radiation exposure evaluation for fixed
devices
http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet65
/oet65c.pdf
Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable
from Health Canada’s website:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php
Refer to the regulatory statements included in this document.