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7 LoRaWAN collectors) for each LoRaWAN-Certified meter or MIU within the system and meet the following requirements: obtain at least one (1) daily reading within three (3) days of the scheduled reading date for billing purposes from at least 99.5% of all meters on which the system is installed; obtain at least one (1) daily reading per day, including twenty-four (24) hourly reads, from at least 98.5% of all meters on which the system is installed; and have at least 98.5% of all readings taken hourly or at more frequent intervals, unless there are temporary physical barriers beyond the control of [COMPANY] or the Proposer. The Proposer shall define in detail any qualifiers to these requirements. Describe the "rule of thumb" distance that the meter/MIU and collector can be apart and still meet or exceed these performance requirements. Environmental Tolerances All system components (except the meter chamber) must operate over an external temperature range of at least -30° F. FCC Compliance All applicable system components must comply with FCC regulations 47 CFR Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices. Component Firmware The Proposer shall ensure system compatibility and full functionality of MIUs for a minimum of fifteen (15) years or the expected life of the components (indicate if this is less than 15 years). Meter Interface Unit (MIU) The Proposer must provide information for each of the proposed endpoint product types. The MIUs must operate within the 902–928 MHz frequency range without need for an FCC license, consistent with the LoRaWAN standard. Power output must be a minimum of 500 milliwatts (mW). [COMPANY] requires that the MIUs utilize "hub-and-spoke" technology and that no routing tables or programming on installation is needed to move the information. LoRaWAN systems designed to utilize only one (1) collector will not be accepted. MIUs must self-configure within the LoRaWAN network upon start-up. Each MIU must have the ability to communicate with two (2) or more LoRaWAN collectors. Exceptions to this requirement will result in the submitter's disqualification. If there is more than one version of the MIU (e.g., one with more advanced features or memory and one with less), provide responses to the requirements in this section for each version for those features that are different, clearly specifying which version they apply to. What is the transmitted power output and typical transmission range of the MIU? Physical Characteristics Due to maximization of data transmissions by MIUs, [COMPANY] requires that MIUs be separate devices from the meter and be lid-mounted only. No MIUs mounted directly to the meter with or without remote antennas running from the MIU to the meter box lid will be accepted. Describe the physical characteristics of the MIU, including dimensions and weight. Provide pictures or drawings to scale. Include all optional models. MIUs for Different Meter Types and Installation Can the MIU automatically distinguish different makes and models of meter registers upon connection? Does the MIU have to be programmed or modified to accept different makes or

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