Europe (ETSI)
XBee / XBee-PRO RF Modules 802.15.4 Product Manual 103
RF exposure
WARNING! To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation
distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and
persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this
distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-
located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The preceding statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in OEM product manuals in
order to alert users of FCC RF Exposure compliance.
Europe (ETSI)
The XBee RF Modules have been certified for use in several European countries. For a complete list,
refer to www.digi.com
If the XBee RF Modules are incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance
of the final product to the European harmonized EMC and low-voltage/safety standards. A
Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as described in
Annex II of the RandTTE Directive.
Furthermore, the manufacturer must maintain a copy of the XBee user manual documentation and
ensure the final product does not exceed the specified power ratings, antenna specifications, and/or
installation requirements as specified in the user manual. If any of these specifications are exceeded
in the final product, a submission must be made to a notified body for compliance testing to all
required standards.
OEM labeling requirements
The 'CE' marking must be affixed to a visible location on the OEM product.
Figure 30: CE Labeling Requirements
The CE mark shall consist of the initials “CE” taking the following form:
• If the CE marking is reduced or enlarged, the proportions given in the above graduated drawing
must be respected.
• The CE marking must have a height of at least 5mm except where this is not possible on account
of the nature of the apparatus.
• The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly.
Restrictions
Power Output: When operating in Europe, XBee-PRO 802.15.4 modules must operate at or below a
transmit power output level of 10dBm. To transmit at or below 10dBm:
• Order the International variant of the XBee-PRO module, which has a maximum transmit output
power of 10dBm (@ PL=4).
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