6Regulatory compliance
6.1 FCC certification
This module has been tested and found to comply with the FCC part 15 rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in approved installations. 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 may not occur in a particular installation.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Modifications or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by STMicroelectronics may render void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
Modular approval
FCC ID: S9NSPBTLE1S
In accordance with FCC part 15, the SPBTLE-1S is listed as a modular transmitter device.
This module is evaluated for stand-alone use only. Finished products incorporating multiple transmitters must
comply with colocation and RF exposure requirements in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product
procedures. Collocated transmitters operating in portable RF Exposure conditions (e.g. <20 cm from persons
including but not limited to body worn and hand held devices) may require separate approval.
6.1.1 Labeling instructions
When integrating the SPBTLE-1S into the final product, the OEM must ensure that the FCC labeling requirements
are satisfied. A statement must be included on the exterior of the final product which indicates the product
includes a certified module. The label should state the following (or similar wording that conveys the same
meaning):
This product uses SRRC approved Radio modular. CMIIT ID: 2017DJ5956
6.1.2 Product manual instructions
This section applies to OEM final products containing the SPBTLE-1S module, subject to FCC compliance. The
final product manual must contain the following statement (or a similar statement that conveys the same meaning)
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. (Part. 15.21)
In the case where an OEM seeks Class B (residential) limits for the final product, the following statement must be
included in the final product manual:
Note: 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
In the case where an OEM seeks the lesser category of a Class A digital device for the final product, the following
statement must be included in the final product manual:
SPBTLE-1S
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