Sensors & Software Inc. PE-PRO-TLF-A User Manual
Appendix B - FCC Regulations
pulseEKKO PRO TLF-A Transmitter
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performed effectively only through the use of GPRs and wall imaging systems. We viewed these
operating restrictions in the broadest of terms. For example, we believe that the limitation on the
use of GPRs and wall imaging systems by construction companies encompasses the inspection
of buildings, roadways, bridges and runways even if the inspection finds no damage to the struc-
ture and construction does not actually result from the inspection; the intended purpose of the
operation of the UWB device is to determine if construction is required. We also believe that the
GPRs and wall imaging systems may be operated for one of the purposes described in the regu-
lations but need not be operated directly by one of the described parties. For example, a GPR
may be operated by a private company investigating forensic evidence for a local police depart-
ment.
operating restrictions in the broadest of terms. For example, we believe that the limitation on the
use of GPRs and wall imaging systems by construction companies encompasses the inspection
of buildings, roadways, bridges and runways even if the inspection finds no damage to the struc-
ture and construction does not actually result from the inspection; the intended purpose of the
operation of the UWB device is to determine if construction is required. We also believe that the
GPRs and wall imaging systems may be operated for one of the purposes described in the regu-
lations but need not be operated directly by one of the described parties. For example, a GPR
may be operated by a private company investigating forensic evidence for a local police depart-
ment.
FCC Permitted Mode of Usage
The GPR antenna must be kept on the surface to be in compliance with FCC regulations. Use of
the antenna is not permitted if it is lifted off the surface. Use as a through-the-wall imaging
device is prohibited.
the antenna is not permitted if it is lifted off the surface. Use as a through-the-wall imaging
device is prohibited.
GPR Use Coordination
FCC regulation 15.525(c) requires users of GPR equipment to coordinate the use of their GPR
equipment as described below:
equipment as described below:
a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before
the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any con-
straints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
straints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply operational areas to
the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, which shall coordinate
this information with the Federal Government through the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information
provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address, and
other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographi-
cal area(s) of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomencla-
ture of the UWB device. If the imaging device is intended to be used
for mobile applications, the geographical area(s) of operation may be
the state(s) or county(ies) in which the equipment will be operated.
The operator of an imaging system used for fixed operation shall sup-
ply a specific geographical location or the address at which the equip-
ment will be operated. This material shall be submitted to the following
address:
this information with the Federal Government through the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information
provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address, and
other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographi-
cal area(s) of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomencla-
ture of the UWB device. If the imaging device is intended to be used
for mobile applications, the geographical area(s) of operation may be
the state(s) or county(ies) in which the equipment will be operated.
The operator of an imaging system used for fixed operation shall sup-
ply a specific geographical location or the address at which the equip-
ment will be operated. This material shall be submitted to the following
address:
Frequency Coordination Branch., OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination
The form given on the following page is a suggested format for performing the coordination.