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Federal Communications Commission Notice
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission
limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum.
Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF
energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore,
covered by these rules. These rules place computers and related
peripheral devices into two classes, A and B, depending upon their
intended installation. Class A devices are those that may
reasonably be expected to be installed in a business or commercial
environment. Class B devices are those that may reasonably be
expected to be installed in a residential environment (i.e., personal
computers). The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a
label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as
additional operating instructions for the user.
The rating label on the device shows which class (A or B) the
equipment falls into. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC
ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC ID or logo
on the label. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to
the following corresponding statement.
Class A Equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at
personal expense.
B-2 Regulatory Notices
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