FCC and ISED Test Report

Safran Electronics & Defense Beacon SAS

ELT-DT, Model: KANNAD ULTIMA-DT-05
In accordance with FCC 47 CFR Part 15B and
ICES-003
Prepared for: Safran Electronics & Defense Beacon SAS
4, rue Pierre Fauchard,
ZI des Cinq Chemins,
CS 10028,
Le Hirgoat, 56520,
Guidel,
France

FCC ID: VIQ-ULTIMADT IC: 1159A-ULTIMADT

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SIGNATURE

NAME JOB TITLE RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUE DATE

Andrew Lawson Chief Engineer, EMC Authorised Signatory 29 June 2023
Signatures in this approval box have checked this document in line with the requirements of TÜV SÜD document control rules.
ENGINEERING STATEMENT
The measurements shown in this report were made in accordance with the procedures described on test pages. All reported testing
was carried out on a sample equipment to demonstrate limited compliance FCC 47 CFR Part 15B and ICES-003. The sample
tested was found to comply with the requirements defined in the applied rules.
RESPONSIBLE FOR NAME DATE SIGNATURE

Testing Callum Pennells 29 June 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A sample of this product was tested and found to be compliant with FCC 47 CFR Part 15B and ICES-003: 2021 and Issue 7: 2020
for the tests detailed in section 1.3.

DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT

This non-binding report has been prepared by TÜV SÜD with all reasonable skill and care. The document is confidential to the potential Client
and TÜV SÜD. No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior written approval of TÜV SÜD. © 2023 TÜV SÜD. This report relates
only to the actual item/items tested.

ACCREDITATION
Our UKAS Accreditation does not cover opinions and interpretations and any expressed are outside the scope of our UKAS Accreditation.
Results of tests not covered by our UKAS Accreditation Schedule are marked NUA (Not UKAS Accredited).

TÜV SÜD TUV SUD Ltd is a Phone: +44 (0) 1489 558100 TÜV SÜD
is a trading name of TUV SUD Ltd TÜV SÜD Group Company Fax: +44 (0) 1489 558101 Octagon House
Registered in Scotland at East Kilbride, www.tuvsud.com/en Concorde Way
Glasgow G75 0QF, United Kingdom Fareham
Registered number: SC215164 Hampshire PO15 5RL
United Kingdom

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Contents
1 Report Summary .........................................................................................................................2
1.1 Report Modification Record ...........................................................................................................2
1.2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Brief Summary of Results .............................................................................................................3
1.4 Customer Supplied Form ..............................................................................................................4
1.5 Product Information .......................................................................................................................5
1.6 Deviations from the Standard ........................................................................................................6
1.7 EUT Modification Record ..............................................................................................................6
1.8 Test Location .................................................................................................................................6
2 Test Details ..................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Radiated Disturbance ....................................................................................................................7
3 Test Equipment Information ................................................................................................... 16
3.1 General Test Equipment Used ................................................................................................... 16
4 Incident Reports ....................................................................................................................... 17
5 Measurement Uncertainty ....................................................................................................... 18

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1 Report Summary

1.1 Report Modification Record

Alterations and additions to this report will be issued to the holders of each copy in the form of a
complete document.

Issue Description of Change Date of Issue

01 First Issue 21-June-2023

02 Second Issue to update IC ID number 29-June-2023

Table 1

1.2 Introduction

Applicant Safran Electronics & Defense Beacon SAS

Manufacturer Safran Electronics & Defense Beacon SAS
Model Number(s) KANNAD ULTIMA-DT-05
Serial Number(s) KA0000000048
Hardware Version(s) S1855501
Software Version(s) YLS1820A
Number of Samples Tested 1
Test Specification/Issue/Date FCC 47 CFR Part 15B and ICES-003: 2021 and Issue 7:
2020
Order Number 55317
Date 02-May-2023
Date of Receipt of EUT 12-May-2023
Start of Test 15-May-2023
Finish of Test 15-May-2023
Name of Engineer(s) Callum Pennells
Related Document(s) ANSI C63.4: 2014

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1.3 Brief Summary of Results

A brief summary of the tests carried out in accordance with FCC 47 CFR Part 15B and ICES-003 is shown below.

Section Specification Clause Test Description Result Comments/Base Standard

Configuration and Mode: Battery Powered - Idle (ARM) Mode
2.1 15.109 and 3.2 Radiated Disturbance Pass ANSI C63.4: 2014

Table 2

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1.4 Customer Supplied Form

MAIN EUT
EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER DISTRESS TRACKING
MANUFACTURING DESCRIPTION
(ELT-DT)
MANUFACTURER SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE BEACONS SAS
MODEL KANNAD ULTIMA-DT-05
PART NUMBER S1865501-05
HARDWARE VERSION S1865601-01
SOFTWARE VERSION YLS1820A
PSU VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY/CURRENT 28 V DC
HIGHEST INTERNALLY GENERATED
406 MHz
FREQUENCY
FCC ID (if applicable) VIQ-ULTIMADT
INDUSTRY CANADA ID (if applicable) 1159A-ULTIMADT
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
(a brief technical description of the intended use Distress beacon with autonomous distress tracking functionality
and operation)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN FRANCE
RF CHARACTERISTICS (if applicable)
TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY OPERATING
121.5 MHz, 406 MHz
RANGE (MHz)
RECEIVER FREQUENCY OPERATING
1575.42 MHz
RANGE (MHz)
INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCIES
EMISSION DESIGNATOR(S): 16K0G1D (406 MHz)
https://fccid.io/Emissions-Designator/ 3K20A3A (121.5 MHz)
BPSK (406 MHz)
MODULATION TYPES: (i.e. GMSK, QPSK)
AM (121.5 MHz)
OUTPUT POWER (W or dBm) 21.5 dBm @ 121.5 MHz, 37 dBm @ 406 MHz
SEPARATE BATTERY/POWER SUPPLY (if applicable)
MODULES (if applicable)
ANCILLARIES (if applicable)

Table 3
I hereby declare that the information supplied is correct and complete.
Name: Samuel Davenel
Position held: Project Manager
Date: 15 June 2023

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1.5 Product Information

1.5.1 Technical Description

The equipment under test (EUT) was a Safran Electronics & Defense Beacon SAS crash survivable
EMERGENCY LOCATING TRANSMITTER with DISTRESS TRACKING (ELT-DT) with built-in 406
MHz Cospas-Sarsat transmitter and 121.5 MHz Homer, Model: KANNAD ULTIMA-DT-05.

The EUT is designed for fixed wing aircraft to be autonomously activated prior to crash and to function
in compliance with the ICAO GADSS autonomous distress tracking requirements for the location of an
aircraft in distress.

1.5.2 EUT Port/Cable Identification

Port Max Cable Length Usage Type Screened

Specified

19-pin socket 10 m Connects the EUT to: Power Supply and Yes
- host 1 of the ARINC429 bus Data Communication
- 28V DC power
- remote-control panel
- horn or external buzzer
7-pin socket 10 m Connects the EUT to: Data Communication Yes
- host 2 of the ARINC429 bus
TNC Antenna 1.5 m Connection to: Radio Frequency Yes
socket - the external ELT-DT/GNSS Coaxial Cable
antenna through a coaxial
cable
DIN 12 socket AIM dongle Connection to: Programmable Dongle Yes
connected on port - the AIM
- the ELT-DT ADT Inhibition
Dongle (AID)
- the ELT-DT Flight Test
Dongle (FTD)
- programming, diagnostic or
maintenance equipment
(PR600, ELT View)

Table 4

1.5.3 Test Configuration

Configuration Description

Battery Powered The EUT was ready to be powered from its own internal battery and connected to an external
28 V DC Power Supply.

Table 5

1.5.4 Mode(s) of Operation

Mode Description

Idle The EUT position switch was in the armed position.

Table 6

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1.6 Deviations from the Standard

No deviations from the applicable test standard were made during testing.

1.7 EUT Modification Record

The table below details modifications made to the EUT during the test programme.

The modifications incorporated during each test are recorded on the appropriate test pages.

Date Modification
Modification State Description of Modification still fitted to EUT Modification Fitted By
Fitted
Model: KANNAD ULTIMA-DT-05, Serial Number: KA0000000048
0 As supplied by the customer Not Applicable Not Applicable

Table 7

1.8 Test Location

TÜV SÜD conducted the following tests at our Octagon House Test Laboratory.

Test Name Name of Engineer(s) Accreditation

Configuration and Mode: Battery Powered - Idle (ARM) Mode

Radiated Disturbance Callum Pennells UKAS

Table 8

Office Address:

TÜV SÜD, Octagon House,

Concorde Way,
Fareham,
Hampshire,
PO15 5RL,
United Kingdom

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2 Test Details

2.1 Radiated Disturbance

2.1.1 Specification Reference

FCC 47 CFR Part 15B and ICES-003, Clause 15.109 and 3.2

2.1.2 Equipment Under Test and Modification State

KANNAD ULTIMA-DT-05, S/N: KA0000000048 - Modification State 0

2.1.3 Date of Test

15-May-2023

2.1.4 Test Method

The EUT was set up on a non-conductive table 0.8 m above a reference ground plane within a semi-
anechoic chamber on a remotely controlled turntable.

A pre-scan of the EUT emissions profile using a peak detector was made at a 3 m antenna distance
whilst varying the antenna-to-EUT azimuth and polarisation.

For an EUT which could reasonable be used in multiple planes, pre-scans were performed with the
EUT orientated in X, Y and Z planes with reference to the ground plane.

Using a list of the highest emissions detected during the pre-scan along with their bearing and
associated antenna polarisation, the EUT was then formally measured using a Quasi-Peak, Peak or
CISPR Average detector as appropriate.

The readings were maximised by adjusting the antenna height, polarisation and turntable azimuth, in
accordance with the specification.

2.1.5 Example Calculation

Below 1 GHz:

Quasi-Peak level (dBµV/m) = Receiver level (dBµV) + Correction Factor (dB/m)

Margin (dB) = Quasi-Peak level (dBµV/m) - Limit (dBµV/m)

Above 1 GHz:

CISPR Average level (dBµV/m) = Receiver level (dBµV) + Correction Factor (dB/m)
Margin (dB) = CISPR Average level (dBµV/m) - Limit (dBµV/m)

Peak level (dBµV/m) = Receiver level (dBµV) + Correction Factor (dB/m)

Margin (dB) = Peak level (dBµV/m) - Limit (dBµV/m)

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2.1.6 Example Test Setup Diagram

Figure 1 - Radiated Disturbance Example Test Setup

2.1.7 Environmental Conditions

Ambient Temperature 20.9 °C

Relative Humidity 45.0 %
Atmospheric Pressure 1018.2 mbar

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2.1.8 Specification Limits

Required Specification Limits, Field Strength - Class A Test Limit at a 10 m Measurement Distance
Test Limit Test Limit
Frequency Range (MHz)
(µV/m) (dBµV/m)
30 to 88 90 39.1
88 to 216 150 43.5
216 to 960 210 46.4
Above 960 300 49.5
Supplementary information:
Note 1. A Quasi-Peak detector is to be used for measurements below 1 GHz.
Note 2. A CISPR Average detector is to be used for measurements above 1 GHz.
Note 3. The Peak test limit above 1 GHz is 20 dB higher than the CISPR Average test limit.

Table 9

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2.1.9 Test Results

Results for Configuration and Mode: Battery Powered - Idle (ARM) Mode.

This test was performed to the requirements of the Class A limits.

Performance assessment of the EUT made during this test: Pass.

Detailed results are shown below.

Highest frequency generated or used within the EUT: 406.031 MHz

Which necessitates an upper frequency test limit of: 2 GHz

Figure 2 - 30 MHz to 1 GHz, Quasi-Peak, Horizontal

Frequency Level Limit

Margin (dB) Detector Angle (°) Height (cm) Polarisation
(MHz) (dBµV/m) (dBµV/m)

Table 10

*No final measurements were made as all other peak emissions seen above the measurement system
noise floor during the pre-scan were greater than 10 dB below the test limit.

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Figure 3 - 30 MHz to 1 GHz, Quasi-Peak, Vertical

Frequency Level Limit

Margin (dB) Detector Angle (°) Height (cm) Polarisation
(MHz) (dBuV/m) (dBuV/m)
65.507 32.87 39.10 -6.23 Q-Peak 54 100 Vertical
85.206 32.81 39.10 -6.29 Q-Peak 1 100 Vertical
99.576 35.80 43.50 -7.70 Q-Peak 87 102 Vertical
119.991 43.34 43.50 -0.16 Q-Peak 177 102 Vertical
133.407 38.51 43.50 -4.99 Q-Peak 9 100 Vertical
144.005 40.81 43.50 -2.69 Q-Peak 18 101 Vertical
165.980 41.87 43.50 -1.63 Q-Peak 126 100 Vertical

Table 11

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Figure 4 - 1 GHz to 2 GHz, Peak and CISPR Average, Horizontal

Frequency Level Limit

Margin (dB) Detector Angle (°) Height (cm) Polarisation
(MHz) (dBµV/m) (dBµV/m)

Table 12

*No final measurements were made as all other peak emissions seen above the measurement system
noise floor during the pre-scan were greater than 10 dB below the test limit.

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Figure 5 - 1 GHz to 2 GHz, Peak and CISPR Average, Vertical

Frequency Level Limit

Margin (dB) Detector Angle (°) Height (cm) Polarisation
(MHz) (dBµV/m) (dBµV/m)

Table 13

*No final measurements were made as all other peak emissions seen above the measurement system
noise floor during the pre-scan were greater than 10 dB below the test limit.

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Figure 6 - Test Setup - 30 MHz to 1 GHz

Figure 7 - Test Setup - 1 GHz to 2 GHz

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2.1.10 Test Location and Test Equipment Used

This test was carried out in EMC Chamber 12.

Instrument Manufacturer Type No. TE No. Calibration Calibration

Period Expiry Date
(months)
Screened Room (12) MVG EMC-3 5621 36 11-Aug-2023
Emissions Software TUV SUD EmX V3.1.11 5125 - N/A Software
Test Receiver Rohde & Schwarz ESU40 3506 12 30-Mar-2024
Turntable & Mast Maturo Gmbh NCD/498/2799.01 5612 - TU
Controller
Tilt Antenna Mast Maturo Gmbh TAM 4.0-P 5613 - TU
Cable (SMA to N-Type, 2 Junkosha MWX241/B 5817 6 04-Aug-2023
m)
Cable (N to N 8m) Junkosha MWX221- 6321 12 04-Feb-2024
08000NMSNMS/B
Cable (K-Type to K-Type, 2 Junkosha MWX241- 5524 12 24-Oct-2023
m) 02000KMSKMS/A
Pre-Amplifier (1 GHz to 18 Schwarzbeck BBV 9718 C 5350 12 20-Oct-2023
GHz)
Antenna (Bilog with Schaffner CBL6143 287 24 02-Dec-2024
attenuator, 30 MHz to 3
GHz)
Antenna (DRG, 1 GHz to Schwarzbeck BBHA9120B 5611 12 16-Oct-2023
10.5 GHz)

Table 14

TU – Traceability Unscheduled

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3 Test Equipment Information

3.1 General Test Equipment Used

Calibration
Calibration
Instrument Manufacturer Type No TE No Period
Expires
(months)

Thermo-Hygro-Barometer PCE Instruments PCE-THB-40 5472 12 20-Apr-2024

Table 15

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4 Incident Reports

No incidents reports were raised.

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5 Measurement Uncertainty

For a 95% confidence level, the measurement uncertainties for defined systems are:

Test Name Measurement Uncertainty

Conducted Disturbance at Mains Terminals 150 kHz to 30 MHz, LISN, ±3.7 dB
Radiated Disturbance 30 MHz to 1 GHz, Bilog Antenna, ±5.2 dB
1 GHz to 40 GHz, Horn Antenna, ±6.3 dB

Table 16

Worst case error for both Time and Frequency measurement 12 parts in 106.

Measurement Uncertainty Decision Rule

Determination of conformity with the specification limits is based on the decision rule according to IEC
Guide 115:2021, Clause 4.4.3 (Procedure 2). The measurement results are directly compared with the
test limit to determine conformance with the requirements of the standard.

Risk: The uncertainty of measurement about the measured result is negligible with regard to the final
pass/fail decision. The measurement result can be directly compared with the test limit to determine
conformance with the requirement (compare IEC Guide 115). The level of risk to falsely accept and
falsely reject items is further described in ILAC-G8.

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