ETSI ETS 300 066 ed.2 (1996-09)

Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406,025 MHz; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

RE/RES-01-10

Radijska oprema in sistemi (RES) - Prosto plavajoči pomorski satelitski radijski javljalniki kraja nuje, ki delujejo na 406,025 MHz - Tehnične karakteristike in merilne metode

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Sep-1996
• Technical Committee: RES 1 - Maritime Mobile
• Current Stage: 12 - Completion
• Due Date: 30-Sep-1996
• Completion Date: 17-Sep-1996
• Ref Project: SIST ETS 300 066:1999 - Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406,025 MHz; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406,025 MHz; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement33.060.30Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski komunikacijski sistemiRadio relay and fixed satellite communications systems33.060.20Sprejemna in oddajna opremaReceiving and transmitting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:ETS 300 066 E23SIST ETS 300 066:1999en01-MXQLM-19993SIST ETS 300 066:1999SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEANETS 300 066TELECOMMUNICATIONSeptember 1996STANDARDSecond EditionSource: ETSI TC-RESReference: RE/RES-01-10ICS:33.060.20, 33.060.50Key words:EPIRB, maritime, radio, testingRadio Equipment and Systems (RES);Float-free maritime satelliteEmergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)operating on 406,025 MHz;Technical characteristics and methods of measurementETSIEuropean Telecommunications Standards InstituteETSI SecretariatPostal address: F-06921 Sophia Antipolis CEDEX - FRANCEOffice address: 650 Route des Lucioles - Sophia Antipolis - Valbonne - FRANCEX.400: c=fr, a=atlas, p=etsi, s=secretariat - Internet: [e-mail].: [phone] - Fax: [phone]Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and theforegoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1996. All rights reserved.SIST ETS 300 066:1999



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Page 3ETS 300 066: September 1996ContentsForeword.71Scope.92Normative references.93Definitions and abbreviations.103.1Definitions.103.2Abbreviations.104General requirements.114.1Scope.114.2Operating conditions.114.3Lanyard.114.4Colour and surface.114.5Low duty cycle light.114.6Controls.114.7Indicators.124.8Self-test mode.124.9Labelling.124.10Operating instructions.124.11Homing device.134.12Accessories.134.13Power source.134.13.1Battery requirements.134.13.2Safety precautions.135Test conditions.135.1General.145.2Performance check.145.3Preparation of satellite EPIRB for testing.145.4Test sequence.145.5Test power source.145.6Test site.155.7Test set-up.155.8Test receiver.165.9Measuring antenna.175.10Normal test conditions.195.11Extreme test conditions.195.12Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures.195.13Measurement uncertainties.195.14Interpretation of the measurement results.196Environmental tests.206.1General.206.2Temperature tests.206.2.1Definition.206.2.2Dry heat test.206.2.2.1Method of measurement.206.2.2.2Requirement.216.2.3Damp heat test.216.2.3.1Method of measurement.216.2.3.2Requirement.216.2.4Low temperature test.216.2.4.1Method of measurement.216.2.4.2Requirement.216.3Vibration test.22SIST ETS 300 066:1999



Page 4ETS 300 066: September 19966.3.1Definition.226.3.2Method of measurement.226.3.3Requirement.226.4Ruggedness test.226.4.1Definition.226.4.2Method of measurement.226.4.3Requirements.236.5Corrosion test.236.5.1Definition.236.5.2Method of measurement.236.5.3Requirements.246.6Drop test into water.246.6.1Definition.246.6.2Method of measurement.246.6.3Requirement.246.7Thermal shock test.246.7.1Definition.246.7.2Method of measurement.246.7.3Requirements.246.8Immersion test.246.8.1Definition.246.8.2Method of measurement.256.8.3Requirements.256.9Hose stream test.256.9.1Definition.256.9.2Method of measurement.256.9.3Requirements.256.10Buoyancy test.256.10.1Definition.256.10.2Method of measurement.256.10.3Requirements.256.11Solar radiation test.266.11.1Definition.266.11.2Method of measurement.266.11.3Requirements.266.12Oil resistance test.266.12.1Definition.266.12.2Method of measurement.266.12.3Requirements.277Transmitter.277.1Output power.277.1.1Definition.277.1.2Method of measurement.277.1.3Limit.277.2Characteristic frequency.277.2.1Definition.277.2.2Method of measurement.277.2.3Limit.287.3Short term frequency stability.287.3.1Definition.287.3.2Method of measurement.287.3.3Limit.297.4Medium term frequency stability.297.4.1Definition.297.4.2Method of measurement.297.4.3Limits.307.5Temperature gradient.307.5.1Definition.307.5.2Method of measurement.307.5.3Limits.317.6RF spectrum mask.317.6.1Definition.31SIST ETS 300 066:1999



Page 5ETS 300 066: September 19967.6.2Method of measurement.317.6.3Limit.317.7Phase deviation and data encoding.327.7.1Definition.327.7.2Method of measurement.327.7.3Limits.327.8Rise and fall times.337.8.1Definition.337.8.2Method of measurement.337.8.3Limits.337.9Modulation symmetry.347.9.1Definition.347.9.2Method of measurement.347.9.3Limit.348Signal format.348.1General.348.2Repetition period.348.2.1Definition.348.2.2Method of measurement.358.2.3Limit.358.3Total transmission time.358.3.1Definition.358.3.2Method of measurement.358.3.3Limits.358.4Carrier Wave (CW) preamble.358.4.1Definition.358.4.2Method of measurement.368.4.3Limit.368.5Bit rate.368.5.1Definition.368.5.2Method of measurement.368.5.3Limit.369Satellite EPIRB coding.369.1General.369.2System bit fields.399.2.1Bit synchronisation.399.2.2Frame synchronisation.409.3Protected field.409.3.1General.409.3.2Format flag.409.3.3Protocol flag.409.3.4MID number.409.3.5Maritime user protocol.409.3.6Test user protocol.419.4Error-correcting field.429.5Emergency code field.429.6Long message (optional).4310Other technical requirements.4410.1Effective luminous intensity of the low duty cycle light.4410.1.1Definition.4410.1.2Method of measurement.4410.1.3Limit.4410.2Battery capacity.4410.2.1Definition.4410.2.2Method of measurement.4410.2.3Limit.4510.3Homing device.4510.3.1General.4510.3.1.1Class of emission.4510.3.1.2Modulation frequency.45SIST ETS 300 066:1999



Page 6ETS 300 066: September 199610.3.1.3Transmitter duty cycle.4510.3.1.4Sweep repetition rate.4510.3.2Frequency error.4510.3.2.1Definition.4510.3.2.2Method of measurement.4510.3.2.3Limit.4510.3.3Modulation duty cycle.4510.3.3.1Definition.4510.3.3.2Method of measurement.4610.3.3.3Limit.4610.3.4Modulation factor.4610.3.4.1Definition.4610.3.4.2Method of measurement.4610.3.4.3Limit.4610.3.5Peak effective radiated power.4610.3.5.1Definition.4610.3.5.2Method of measurement.4610.3.5.3Limit.4710.3.6Spurious emissions.4710.3.6.1Definition.4710.3.6.2Method of measurement.4710.3.6.3Limit.4711Radiation measurements.4711.1General.4711.2Radiated power.4711.2.1Definition.4711.2.2Method of measurement.4711.2.3Limits.4811.3Antenna characteristics.4811.3.1Definition.4811.3.2Method of measurement.4811.3.3Limits.4912Release mechanism.4912.1General.4912.1.1Operating conditions.4912.1.2Labelling.5012.1.3Operating instructions.5012.2Automatic release of the satellite EPIRB.5012.2.1Definition.5012.2.2Method of measurement.5012.2.3Requirement.50Annex A (normative):Requirements for non float free satellite EPIRBs.52Annex B (informative):Sample Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem error-correcting code calculation.53Annex C (informative):Bibliography.54History.55SIST ETS 300 066:1999



Page 7ETS 300 066: September 1996ForewordThis second edition European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the RadioEquipment and Systems (RES) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications StandardsInstitute (ETSI) is now submitted for the Unified Approval Procedure phase of the ETSI standardsapproval procedure.Every ETS prepared by ETSI is a voluntary standard. This ETS contains text concerning conformancetesting of the equipment to which it relates. This text should be considered only as guidance and does notmake this ETS mandatory.Transposition datesDate of adoption of this ETS:23 August 1996Date of latest announcement of this ETS (doa):31 December 1996Date of latest publication of new National Standardor endorsement of this ETS (dop/e):30 June 1997Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow):30 June 1997SIST ETS 300 066:1999



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Page 9ETS 300 066: September 19961ScopeThis ETS sets out the minimum performance requirements and technical characteristics for float-freesatellite Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), operating in the COSPAS-SARSATsatellite system, concerning radio communications for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(GMDSS).The equipment covered by this ETS operates on 406 MHz which is provided with a low power 121,5 MHzhoming device.This ETS incorporates the relevant requirements of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) andthe International Maritime Organisation (IMO).This ETS is applicable for satellite EPIRBs operating ove
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Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406,025 MHz; Technical characteristics
and methods of measurement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 066 Edition 2
ICS:
33.060.20 Sprejemna in oddajna Receiving and transmitting
oprema equipment
33.060.30 Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski Radio relay and fixed satellite
komunikacijski sistemi communications systems
SIST ETS 300 066:1999 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST ETS 300 066:1999
EUROPEAN ETS 300 066
TELECOMMUNICATION September 1996
STANDARD Second Edition
Source: ETSI TC-RES Reference: RE/RES-01-10
ICS: 33.060.20, 33.060.50
Key words: EPIRB, maritime, radio, testing
Radio Equipment and Systems (RES);
Float-free maritime satellite
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)
operating on 406,025 MHz;
Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
ETSI Secretariat
Postal address: F-06921 Sophia Antipolis CEDEX - FRANCE
Office address: 650 Route des Lucioles - Sophia Antipolis - Valbonne - FRANCE
X.400: c=fr, a=atlas, p=etsi, s=secretariat - Internet: [e-mail]
Tel.: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and the
foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1996. All rights reserved.

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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.

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Contents
Foreword .7
1 Scope .9
2 Normative references.9
3 Definitions and abbreviations .10
3.1 Definitions .10
3.2 Abbreviations .10
4 General requirements .11
4.1 Scope.11
4.2 Operating conditions.11
4.3 Lanyard .11
4.4 Colour and surface .11
4.5 Low duty cycle light .11
4.6 Controls.11
4.7 Indicators .12
4.8 Self-test mode.12
4.9 Labelling.12
4.10 Operating instructions.12
4.11 Homing device .13
4.12 Accessories .13
4.13 Power source.13
4.13.1 Battery requirements .13
4.13.2 Safety precautions.13
5 Test conditions .13
5.1 General .14
5.2 Performance check.14
5.3 Preparation of satellite EPIRB for testing.14
5.4 Test sequence .14
5.5 Test power source .14
5.6 Test site .15
5.7 Test set-up.15
5.8 Test receiver .16
5.9 Measuring antenna .17
5.10 Normal test conditions .19
5.11 Extreme test conditions .19
5.12 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures.19
5.13 Measurement uncertainties .19
5.14 Interpretation of the measurement results.19
6 Environmental tests.20
6.1 General .20
6.2 Temperature tests.20
6.2.1 Definition .20
6.2.2 Dry heat test .20
6.2.2.1 Method of measurement.20
6.2.2.2 Requirement .21
6.2.3 Damp heat test.21
6.2.3.1 Method of measurement.21
6.2.3.2 Requirement .21
6.2.4 Low temperature test.21
6.2.4.1 Method of measurement.21
6.2.4.2 Requirement .21
6.3 Vibration test.22

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6.3.1 Definition. 22
6.3.2 Method of measurement. 22
6.3.3 Requirement . 22
6.4 Ruggedness test . 22
6.4.1 Definition. 22
6.4.2 Method of measurement. 22
6.4.3 Requirements . 23
6.5 Corrosion test. 23
6.5.1 Definition. 23
6.5.2 Method of measurement. 23
6.5.3 Requirements . 24
6.6 Drop test into water . 24
6.6.1 Definition. 24
6.6.2 Method of measurement. 24
6.6.3 Requirement . 24
6.7 Thermal shock test. 24
6.7.1 Definition. 24
6.7.2 Method of measurement. 24
6.7.3 Requirements . 24
6.8 Immersion test. 24
6.8.1 Definition. 24
6.8.2 Method of measurement. 25
6.8.3 Requirements . 25
6.9 Hose stream test. 25
6.9.1 Definition. 25
6.9.2 Method of measurement. 25
6.9.3 Requirements . 25
6.10 Buoyancy test. 25
6.10.1 Definition. 25
6.10.2 Method of measurement. 25
6.10.3 Requirements . 25
6.11 Solar radiation test . 26
6.11.1 Definition. 26
6.11.2 Method of measurement. 26
6.11.3 Requirements . 26
6.12 Oil resistance test. 26
6.12.1 Definition. 26
6.12.2 Method of measurement. 26
6.12.3 Requirements . 27
7 Transmitter . 27
7.1 Output power. 27
7.1.1 Definition. 27
7.1.2 Method of measurement. 27
7.1.3 Limit . 27
7.2 Characteristic frequency. 27
7.2.1 Definition. 27
7.2.2 Method of measurement. 27
7.2.3 Limit . 28
7.3 Short term frequency stability. 28
7.3.1 Definition. 28
7.3.2 Method of measurement. 28
7.3.3 Limit . 29
7.4 Medium term frequency stability. 29
7.4.1 Definition. 29
7.4.2 Method of measurement. 29
7.4.3 Limits . 30
7.5 Temperature gradient. 30
7.5.1 Definition. 30
7.5.2 Method of measurement. 30
7.5.3 Limits . 31
7.6 RF spectrum mask. 31
7.6.1 Definition. 31

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7.6.2 Method of measurement .31
7.6.3 Limit.31
7.7 Phase deviation and data encoding.32
7.7.1 Definition .32
7.7.2 Method of measurement .32
7.7.3 Limits.32
7.8 Rise and fall times .33
7.8.1 Definition .33
7.8.2 Method of measurement .33
7.8.3 Limits.33
7.9 Modulation symmetry.34
7.9.1 Definition .34
7.9.2 Method of measurement .34
7.9.3 Limit.34
8 Signal format .34
8.1 General .34
8.2 Repetition period.34
8.2.1 Definition .34
8.2.2 Method of measurement .35
8.2.3 Limit.35
8.3 Total transmission time.35
8.3.1 Definition .35
8.3.2 Method of measurement .35
8.3.3 Limits.35
8.4 Carrier Wave (CW) preamble.35
8.4.1 Definition .35
8.4.2 Method of measurement .36
8.4.3 Limit.36
8.5 Bit rate.36
8.5.1 Definition .36
8.5.2 Method of measurement .36
8.5.3 Limit.36
9 Satellite EPIRB coding .36
9.1 General .36
9.2 System bit fields.39
9.2.1 Bit synchronisation .39
9.2.2 Frame synchronisation.40
9.3 Protected field.40
9.3.1 General.40
9.3.2 Format flag .40
9.3.3 Protocol flag .40
9.3.4 MID number.40
9.3.5 Maritime user protocol.40
9.3.6 Test user protocol.41
9.4 Error-correcting field .42
9.5 Emergency code field .42
9.6 Long message (optional) .43
10 Other technical requirements .44
10.1 Effective luminous intensity of the low duty cycle light.44
10.1.1 Definition .44
10.1.2 Method of measurement .44
10.1.3 Limit.44
10.2 Battery capacity.44
10.2.1 Definition .44
10.2.2 Method of measurement .44
10.2.3 Limit.45
10.3 Homing device .45
10.3.1 General.45
10.3.1.1 Class of emission .45
10.3.1.2 Modulation frequency .45

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10.3.1.3 Transmitter duty cycle. 45
10.3.1.4 Sweep repetition rate . 45
10.3.2 Frequency error . 45
10.3.2.1 Definition . 45
10.3.2.2 Method of measurement. 45
10.3.2.3 Limit. 45
10.3.3 Modulation duty cycle . 45
10.3.3.1 Definition . 45
10.3.3.2 Method of measurement. 46
10.3.3.3 Limit. 46
10.3.4 Modulation factor . 46
10.3.4.1 Definition . 46
10.3.4.2 Method of measurement. 46
10.3.4.3 Limit. 46
10.3.5 Peak effective radiated power . 46
10.3.5.1 Definition . 46
10.3.5.2 Method of measurement. 46
10.3.5.3 Limit. 47
10.3.6 Spurious emissions. 47
10.3.6.1 Definition . 47
10.3.6.2 Method of measurement. 47
10.3.6.3 Limit. 47
11 Radiation measurements. 47
11.1 General. 47
11.2 Radiated power . 47
11.2.1 Definition. 47
11.2.2 Method of measurement. 47
11.2.3 Limits . 48
11.3 Antenna characteristics. 48
11.3.1 Definition. 48
11.3.2 Method of measurement. 48
11.3.3 Limits . 49
12 Release mechanism. 49
12.1 General. 49
12.1.1 Operating conditions. 49
12.1.2 Labelling. 50
12.1.3 Operating instructions. 50
12.2 Automatic release of the satellite EPIRB . 50
12.2.1 Definition. 50
12.2.2 Method of measurement. 50
12.2.3 Requirement . 50
Annex A (normative): Requirements for non float free satellite EPIRBs . 52
Annex B (informative): Sample Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem error-correcting code calculation . 53
Annex C (informative): Bibliography . 54
History. 55

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ETS 300 066: September 1996
Foreword
This second edition European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Radio
Equipment and Systems (RES) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI) i
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