ETSI EN 301 842-1 V1.2.1 (2005-04)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); VHF air-ground Digital Link (VDL) Mode 4 radio equipment; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement for ground-based equipment; Part 1: EN for ground equipment

REN/ERM-TG25-026-1

Elektromagnetna združljivost in zadeve v zvezi z radijskim spektrom (ERM) – Radijska oprema za digitalne povezave VHF zrak-tla, 4. način – Tehnične karakteristike in merilne metode za talno opremo – 1. del: EN za talno opremo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Apr-2005
• Technical Committee: ERM TG25 - ERM Aeronautical
• Current Stage: 12 - Completion
• Due Date: 29-Apr-2005
• Completion Date: 21-Apr-2005
• Mandate: M/239
• Ref Project: SIST EN 301 842-1 V1.2.1:2006 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); VHF air-ground Digital Link (VDL) Mode 4 radio equipment; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement for ground-based equipment; Part 1: EN for ground equipment

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); VHF air-ground Digital
Link (VDL) Mode 4 radio equipment; Technical characteristics and methods of
measurement for ground-based equipment; Part 1: EN for ground equipment
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 842-1 Version 1.2.1
ICS:
33.060.99 Druga oprema za radijske Other equipment for
komunikacije radiocommunications
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
SIST EN 301 842-1 V1.2.1:2006 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 301 842-1 V1.2.1:2006

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SIST EN 301 842-1 V1.2.1:2006

ETSI EN 301 842-1 V1.2.1 (2005-04)
European Standard (Telecommunications series)

Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
VHF air-ground Digital Link (VDL) Mode 4 radio equipment;
Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
for ground-based equipment;
Part 1: EN for ground equipment

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Reference
REN/ERM-TG25-026-1
Keywords
aeronautical, digital, radio, testing, VHF
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.6
Foreword.6
Introduction .6
1 Scope.8
2 References.9
3 Definitions and abbreviations.10
3.1 Definitions.10
3.1.1 Basic reference model definitions.10
3.1.2 Service conventions definitions .10
3.1.3 General definitions.10
3.2 Abbreviations.14
4 General description and architecture of VDL Mode 4 .15
4.1 General.15
5 VDL mode 4 physical layer functional specifications .15
5.1 Overview.15
5.1.1 Functions.15
5.1.2 Data reception.15
5.1.3 Data transmission.16
5.2 Modulation scheme.16
6 VDL Mode 4 equipment requirements.16
6.1 Receiver Requirements.16
6.1.1 Receiver operating range .16
6.1.2 BER requirement.16
6.1.3 Reference signal level.16
6.1.4 Sensitivity.16
6.1.5 Adjacent channel rejection.17
6.1.6 Rejection of signals within the VHF Aeronautical band.17
6.1.7 Rejection of signals outside the VHF Aeronautical band .17
6.1.8 Desired signal dynamic range.18
6.1.9 Symbol rate capture range .18
6.1.10 Frequency capture range.18
6.1.11 Co-channel interference.18
6.1.12 Conducted spurious emission .18
6.1.13 FM Broadcast Intermodulation.18
6.1.13.1 Radio frequencies in the band 117,975 MHz to 137 MHz.18
6.1.14 In-band Intermodulation.18
6.1.15 Cabinet radiation.19
6.2 Transmitter requirements.19
6.2.1 Transmitter operating range.19
6.2.2 Channel Bit Rate.19
6.2.3 Protection of the transmitter.19
6.2.4 Manufacturer's declared output power.20
6.2.5 RF power rise time.20
6.2.6 RF power release time .20
6.2.7 Conducted Spurious emissions .20
6.2.8 Adjacent channel power.20
6.2.9 Wide-band noise.21
6.2.10 Frequency Tolerance.21
6.2.11 Load VSWR capability.21
6.2.12 Cabinet radiation.21
6.3 Transceiver requirements.21
6.3.1 Start of transmission .21
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6.3.2 Automatic transmitter shutdown.21
6.3.3 Receiver to transmitter turnaround time .21
6.3.4 Transmitter to receiver turnaround time .21
6.3.5 System timing requirements .22
7 General design requirements.22
7.1 Controls and indicators.22
7.2 Class of emission and modulation characteristics .22
7.3 Warm up.22
8 Test conditions, power sources and ambient temperatures .22
8.1 Test power source.22
8.2 Test channels.22
8.3 General conditions of measurement .23
8.3.1 Receiver test signal arrangement .23
8.3.2 Performance check.23
8.4 Normal and extreme test conditions .23
8.4.1 Normal test conditions .23
8.4.1.1 Normal temperature and humidity .23
8.4.1.2 Normal power sources.23
8.4.1.2.1 Mains voltage and frequency.23
8.4.1.2.2 Other power sources .23
8.4.2 Extreme test conditions.23
8.4.2.1 Extreme temperatures.23
8.4.2.2 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures.24
8.4.2.2.1 General.24
8.4.2.2.2 High temperature.24
8.4.2.2.3 Low temperature.24
8.4.2.3 Extreme values of test power sources .24
8.4.2.3.1 Mains voltage and frequency.24
9 Detailed Test Procedures for the physical layer.24
9.1 Receiver.25
9.1.1 BER test.25
9.1.2 Sensitivity.26
9.1.3 Adjacent Channel Rejection.27
9.1.4 Rejection of signals within the VHF Aeronautical band.27
9.1.5 Rejection of signals outside the VHF Aeronautical band .28
9.1.6 Desired Signal dynamic range .29
9.1.7 Symbol rate capture range .30
9.1.8 Frequency capture range.30
9.1.9 Co-channel interference.31
9.1.10 Conducted spurious emission .31
9.1.11 In-band Intermodulation.32
9.2 Transmitter.33
9.2.1 Channel Bit Rate.33
9.2.2 Manufacturer's declared output power.33
9.2.3 RF power rise time.33
9.2.4 RF power release time .34
9.2.5 Spurious emissions.34
9.2.6 Adjacent channel power.35
9.2.6.1 Method of measurement for the first adjacent channel .35
9.2.6.2 Method of measurement for the second adjacent channel.36
9.2.6.3 Method of measurement for the fourth adjacent channel .37
9.2.6.4 Alternative Measurement Procedure for Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) .37
9.2.7 Wide-band noise.38
9.2.8 Frequency Error.39
9.2.8.1 Definition.39
9.2.8.2 Method of measurement.39
9.2.8.3 Limits.39
9.2.9 Load VSWR capability.39
9.3 Physical layer, system parameters.40
9.3.1 Receiver to Transmitter turn-around time.40
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9.3.2 Transmitter to Receiver turn-around time.40
9.3.3 Tuning Time.41
Annex A (informative): Bibliography.42
History .43

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Intellectual Property Rights
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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM).
The present document is part 1 of a multi-part series covering the VHF air-ground Digital Link (VDL) Mode 4 radio
equipment; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement for ground-based equipment, as identified below:
Part 1: "EN for ground equipment";
Part 2: "General description and data link layer";
Part 3: "Additional broadcast aspects";
Part 4: "Point-to-point functions".
The present document is accompanied by an equivalent airborne standard, EN 302 842 [8] parts 1 to 4, covering the
VHF air-ground Digital Link (VDL) Mode 4 radio equipment; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
for airborne equipment.

National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 15 April 2005
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 July 2005
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 January 2006
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 January 2006

Introduction
The present document states the technical specifications for Very High Frequency (VHF) Digital Link (VDL) Mode 4
ground-based radio transmitters, transceivers and receivers for air-ground communications operating in the VHF band,
using Gaussian-filtered Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK) Modulation with 25 kHz channel spacing and capable of
tuning to any of the 25 kHz channels from 118,000 MHz to 136,975 MHz as defined in ICAO VHF Digital Link (VDL)
Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) [2].
The present document may be used to produce tests for the assessment of the performance of the equipment. The
performance of the equipment submitted for type testing should be representative of the performance of the
corresponding production model.
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The present document has been written on the assumption that:
• the type test measurements will be performed only once, in an accredited test laboratory and the measurements
accepted by the various authorities in order to grant type approval;
• if equipment available on the market is required to be checked it may be tested in accordance with the methods
of measurement specified in the present document or a documented alternative approved by the certifying
authority;
• equipment comply with EN 301 489-22 [6].
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1 Scope
The present document provides part 1 of the technical specifications for Very High Frequency (VHF) Digital Link
(VDL) Mode 4 ground-based radio transmitters and receivers for air-ground communications operating in the VHF
band, using Gaussian-filtered Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK) Modulation with 25 kHz channel spacing and capable of
tuning to any of the 25 kHz channels from 118,000 MHz to 136,975 MHz as defined in ICAO VHF Digital Link (VDL)
Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) [2].
The present document is designed to ensure that equipment certified to it will be compatible with the relevant ICAO
VHF Digital Link (VDL) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) [2] and VDL Mode 4 Technical Manual
(TM) [1].
Manufacturers should note that in future the tuning range for the ground transceivers may also cover any 25 kHz
channel from 108,000 MHz to 117,975 MHz.
The scope of the present document is limited to ground stations. The equivalent specification for airborne stations is
EN 302 842 [8].
The VDL Mode 4 system provides digital communication exchanges between aircraft and ground-based systems and
other aircraft supporting surveillance and communication applications. The supported modes of communication include:
• broadcast and point-to-point communication;
• broadcast services including Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B), Traffic Information
Service - Broadcast (TIS-B) and Flight Information Service - Broadcast (FIS-B) capabilities;
• air-air, air-to-ground, and ground-to-air services;
• operation without ground infrastructure.
The present document is derived from the specifications:
• VDL Mode 4 standards produced under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) [1] and [2].
• Other relevant standards as defined in clause 2.
It is envisaged that manufacturers may provide equipment supporting:
• broadcast services only;
• point-to-point services only;
• both broadcast and point-to-point services.
The present document deals with tests of the physical layer necessary to support all types of equipment.
The present document includes:
• Clause 2 provides references to relevant documents.
• Clause 3 provides general definitions, abbreviations and symbols used.
• Clause 4 provides refers to a general description and architecture of VDL Mode 4 contained in
EN 301 842-2 [7].
• Clause 5 provides functional specifications applicable to the physical layer including transmitter/receiver
requirements and the modulation scheme.
• Clause 6 provides general equipment requirements.
• Clause 7 provides general design requirements.
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• Clause 8 covers general test conditions, environmental tests and calibration.
• Clause 9 provides detailed test procedures for the physical layer.
The full physical layer tests are provided which correspond closely to the standard set of tests used for other VDL
systems.
Mandating and Recommendation Phrases
a) "Shall"
The use of the word "Shall" indicates a mandated criterion; i.e. compliance with the particular procedure or
specification is mandatory and no alternative may be applied.
b) "Should"
The use of the word "Should" (and phrases such as "It is recommended that.", etc.) indicate that though the
procedure or criterion is regarded as the preferred option, alternative procedures, specifications or criteria may
be applied, provided that the manufacturer, installer or tester can provide information or data to adequately
support and justify the alternative.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
[1] ICAO Doc 9816 (First Edition 2004): "Manual on VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 4,
Part 2, Detailed Technical Specifications".
[2] ICAO Standards
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