The radio modem must be operated only in accordance with the valid frequency license issued by national frequency authority and all radio parameters have to be set exactly as listed.

	Important
	Use of frequencies between 406.0 and 406.1 MHz is worldwide-allocated only for International Satellite Search and Rescue System. These frequencies are used for distress beacons and are incessantly monitored by the ground and satellite Cospas-Sarsat system. Other use of these frequencies is forbidden.

	Important
	The radio operator is responsible for setting the radio parameters of the radio modem exactly in accordance with the valid frequency license issued by national frequency authority, and all radio parameters to be set exactly as listed.

	Concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard to humans.Do not allow people to come closer to the antenna than the distances listed in the tablebelow when the transmitter is operating. More information on RF exposure can be found online at the following website (OET Bulletin No. 65): http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins
	Concentré d’énergie à partir d’une antenne directionnelle peut poser un risque pour lasanté humaine. Ne pas permettre aux gens de se rapprocher de l’antenne que les distancesindiquées dans le tableau ci-dessous lorsque l’émetteur est en marche. Plusd’informations sur l’exposition aux RF peut être trouvé en ligne à l’adresse suivante (OET Bulletin No. 65): www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins

The minimal safe distance is typically ensured by the antenna position on a mast. When special installation is required, the conditions of the standard EN 50385: 2002 have to be met. The distance between the persons and antenna shown in the table below comply with all applicable standards for human exposure of general public to RF electromagnetic fields.

Battery Disposal – This product may contain a battery (e.g. CRC1225, 3V, 48 mAh). Batteries must be disposed of properly, and may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Batteries are marked with a symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point.

RipEX2 unit shall be used in hazardous locations with following specification: II 3G   Ex ic IIA T4 Gc according to IEC 60079-0 standard under following conditions:

For individual interface maximum voltage and current see the following table:

Fig. 10.1: ATEX type examination certificate 1/3

Fig. 10.2: ATEX type examination certificate 2/3

Fig. 10.3: ATEX type examination certificate 3/3

Please read these safety instructions carefully before using the product:

Conditions of use of this product software abide by the license mentioned below. The program spread by this license has been freed with the purpose to be useful, but without any specific guarantee. The author or another company or person is not responsible for secondary, accidental or related damages resulting from application of this product under any circumstances.

RACOM Open Software License

Version 1.0, November 2009

Copyright (c) 2001, RACOM s.r.o., Mírová 1283, Nové Město na Moravě, 592 31

Everyone can copy and spread word-for-word copies of this license, but any change is not permitted.

The program (binary version) is available for free on the contacts listed on https://www.racom.eu. This product contains open source or another software originating from third parties subject to GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library / Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and / or further author licenses, declarations of responsibility exclusion and notifications. Exact terms of GPL, LGPL and some further licenses is mentioned in source code packets (typically the files COPYING or LICENSE). You can obtain applicable machine-readable copies of source code of this software under GPL or LGPL licenses on contacts listed on https://www.racom.eu. This product also includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.

Installation and usage of RipEX2 radio modems must be done by qualified and experienced person with proper training and technical knowledge such as path planning, licensing and regulatory requirements.

FCC Part 15.19(a):

“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

FCC Part 15 Clause 15.21:

“Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment”

Possible values for channels, channel spacing and occupied bandwidth fulfilling FCC rules are shown in Chapter 9, Technical parameters.

	Important
	The radio operator is responsible for setting the radio parameters of the radio modem exactly in accordance with the valid frequency license issued by national frequency authority, and all radio parameters to be set exactly as listed.

Fig. 10.7: Grant for RipEX2-1A

Fig. 10.8: TCB Grant for RipEX2-4A

Fig. 10.9: TCB authorization

Fig. 10.10: FCB certificate for RipEX2-1A

Fig. 10.11: FCB certificate for RipEX2-4A 1/2

Fig. 10.12: FCB certificate 2/2

RipEX2-4A : This equipment is approved by ANATEL under number 16763-20-08917.

RACOM-supplied parts or equipment (“equipment”) is covered by warranty for inherently faulty parts and workmanship for a warranty period as stated in the delivery documentation from the date of dispatch to the customer. The warranty does not cover custom modifications to software. During the warranty period RACOM shall, on its option, fit, repair or replace (“service”) faulty equipment, always provided that malfunction has occurred during normal use, not due to improper use, whether deliberate or accidental, such as attempted repair or modification by any unauthorised person; nor due to the action of abnormal or extreme environmental conditions such as overvoltage, liquid immersion or lightning strike.

Any equipment subject to repair under warranty must be returned by prepaid freight to RACOM direct. The serviced equipment shall be returned by RACOM to the customer by prepaid freight. If circumstances do not permit the equipment to be returned to RACOM, then the customer is liable and agrees to reimburse RACOM for expenses incurred by RACOM during servicing the equipment on site. When equipment does not qualify for servicing under warranty, RACOM shall charge the customer and be reimbursed for costs incurred for parts and labour at prevailing rates.

This warranty agreement represents the full extent of the warranty cover provided by RACOM to the customer, as an agreement freely entered into by both parties.

RACOM warrants the equipment to function as described, without guaranteeing it as befitting customer intent or purpose. Under no circumstances shall RACOM‘s liability extend beyond the above, nor shall RACOM, its principals, servants or agents be liable for any consequential loss or damage caused directly or indirectly through the use, misuse, function or malfunction of the equipment, always subject to such statutory protection as may explicitly and unavoidably apply hereto.

Annual availability is >= 99.99 % (for MTTR = 8 hours and P-t-P scenario)

The Availability depends on specific network design and Service availability. Availability can be increased by decreasing MTTR. Availability calculation needs to be done for each network element separately.

RipEX2 redundant solution within Field Replaceable Units fully achieving the level availability and reliability for the Core elements.

	Note
	Core networks elements(repeaters/bases) are typically designed for high availability i.e. needs to be 99.999% available with any single component (radio node) fails.

Service life of system >= 15 years

If you are unsure on any of the above, please contact RACOM technical support.