VTAP50 module integration instructions - FCC/ISED
The VTAP50‑OEM reader board (a VTAP50‑MOD reader module with the VTAP50‑OEM antenna) received FCC/ISED modular approval. In order to maintain this approval for your integration, you must follow the instructions in this section, then request an FCC Permissive Change approval based on the existing VTAP50‑OEM modular approval. Contact us early in the process if you need help with FCC/ISED testing and permissive change.
The VTAP50-OEM reader board has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
These instructions must be followed to maintain the FCC/ISED approval for the VTAP50‑OEM reader board, when it is integrated into a host system.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications made to the VTAP50‑OEM reader board, that have not been expressly approved by Dot Origin Ltd could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Applicable FCC/ISED rules
The VTAP50-OEM reader board operates at 13.56MHz and is therefore subject to FCC/ISED rules for radio frequency devices.
Specific operational use conditions
The VTAP50-OEM reader board must be stored and operated under the following conditions:
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Ambient temperature -25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F)
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Humidity 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
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Pressure 86-106kPa
RF exposure considerations
The VTAP50‑OEM
Screened cable should be used, wherever possible, to connect VTAP50-OEM reader board to other devices, to avoid interference from other equipment.
The end-user manual for the host equipment, that contains a VTAP50-OEM reader board, must clearly indicate the operating conditions to be observed, so that the user remains in compliance with current FCC/ISED RF exposure guidelines.
Antennas
The VTAP50‑OEM reader board has been tested with its integrated loop antenna, printed on the PCB. The VTAP50‑OEM reader board is designed so that you can carefully break the integrated antenna from the board
Label and compliance information
The integrator must attach a label to the new equipment, hosting the VTAP50-OEM reader board, which states 'Contains FCC ID:
Information on test modes
The following test modes are recommended to achieve states of maximum emission levels or susceptibility in the VTAP50-OEM reader board:
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VTAP50-OEM reader board powered on. Communicating with PC over USB. Continuously reading tag.
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VTAP50-OEM reader board powered on and tag present, but not communicating with external device.
Additional testing requirements
The VTAP50-OEM reader board is only FCC/ISED authorised for use in compliance with the specific FCC/ISED transmitter rules listed on the grant. The integrator is responsible for compliance to any other FCC/ISED rules that apply to the host, which are not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification.
The final host product, with the VTAP50-OEM reader board installed, will still require Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing, to evaluate transmission effects when the VTAP50-OEM reader board and host equipment operate at the same time. Be aware that additional testing can be required on the final integrated system. We recommend integrators refer to further advice from the FCC OET Knowledge Base, such as 996369 D04 Module Integration Guide v02.
Maintaining Apple ECP2/Access compliance
In order to maintain Apple ECP2/Access compliance, it is essential that the new equipment hosting a VTAP reader board or module is tested. This must ensure that the new equipment will read mobile wallet NFC passes when a smartphone is held at least 4cm from the surface of the equipment (both with and without Express mode enabled on the Access pass in the wallet).
