Datasheet¶

Processing¶

Table 7.1: Recommended Reflow Profile

Pb-Free Soldering Paste¶

Use of “No Clean” soldering paste is strongly recommended, as it does not require cleaning after the soldering process.

Cleaning¶

In general, cleaning the populated modules is strongly discouraged. Residuals under the module cannot be easily removed with any cleaning process.

• Cleaning with water can lead to capillary effects where water is absorbed into the gap between the host board and the module. The combination of soldering flux residuals and encapsulated water could lead to short circuits between neighboring pads. Water could also damage any stickers or labels.

• Cleaning with alcohol or a similar organic solvent will likely flood soldering flux residuals into the two housings, which is not accessible for post-washing inspection. The solvent could also damage any stickers or labels.

• Ultrasonic cleaning could damage the module permanently.

The recommended approach is to consider using a “no clean” soldering paste and eliminate the post-soldering cleaning step.

Repeating Reflow Soldering¶

Only a single reflow soldering process is encouraged for host boards.

Rework¶

The Model SM200 Module can be unsoldered from the host board, but the process is likely to damage the chip and not recommended. If attempting this, use of a hot air rework tool and hot plate for pre-heating from underneath is recommended. Avoid overheating.

Additional Grounding¶

Attempts to improve module or system grounding by soldering braids, wires, or cables onto the module RF shield cover is done at the customer’s own risk. The numerous ground pins at the module perimeter should be sufficient for optimum immunity to external RF interference.

United States (FCC)¶

The Model SM200 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 comply with FCC Certification requirements, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must fulfill the following requirements.

1. The system integrator must place an exterior label on the outside of the final product housing the SM200 Modules. FCC Label below shows the contents that must be included on this label.

2. SM200 Modules may only be used with the antenna that has been tested and approved for use with the module. Please refer to the antenna table provided in this section.

OEM Labeling Requirements¶

NOTICE: The OEM must make sure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible exterior label on the outside of the final product housing that displays the contents shown in FCC Label below.

FCC Label¶

FCC Notices¶

NOTICE: OEM’s must certify final end product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC Sections 15.107 and 15.109) before declaring compliance of their final product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Approved Antennas¶

The SM200 modules are FCC-approved for fixed base station, mobile, and portable applications.

NOTICE: To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This module has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in SM200 Approved FCC Antennas above. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 20 cm separation from the human body at all times.

Table 8.1: SM200 Approved FCC Antennas

Table 8.2: SM200 Approved FCC Antennas

For more information on approved antennas, please consult the manufacturer’s website.

Canada (IC)¶

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

This radio transmitter Model: SM200, IC: 7084A-SM200 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio Model : SM200, IC : 7084A-SM200 a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.

In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 20 cm separation from the human body at all times.

Afin de se conformer aux exigences d’exposition RF FCC / ISED, cet appareil doit être installé pour fournir au moins 20 cm de séparation du corps humain en tout temps.

Table 8.3: SM200 Approved IC Antennas

Table 8.4: SM200 Approved IC Antennas

CE Approved Antennas¶

The SM200 modules are CE-approved for fixed base station and mobile applications.

NOTICE: To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This module has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in SM200 Approved FCC Antennas above. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 20 cm separation from the human body at all times.

Table 8.5: SM200 Approved CE Antennas

Table 8.6: SM200 Approved CE Antennas

For more information on approved antennas, please consult the manufacturer’s website.

IC OEM Labeling Requirements¶

Labeling requirements for Industry Canada are similar to those of the FCC. A clearly visible label on the outside of the final product housing must display the contents shown in IC Label below.

IC Label¶

Combined FCC and IC Label¶

OEM Labeling Requirements for the European Union¶

The “CE” mark must be placed on the OEM product in a visible location. The CE mark will consist of the Initials “CE” with the following form:

If the CE marking is reduced or enlarged, the proportions given in the following drawing must be adhered too.

The CE mark must be a minimum of 5mm in height.

The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly.

Since the 2400-2483.5 MHz band is not harmonized by a few countries throughout Europe, the Restriction sign must be placed to the right of the CE marking as shown in the drawing.

Combined FCC, CE and IC Label¶