ETSI TR 102 649-2 V1.2.1 (2010-06)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Technical characteristics of Short Range Devices (SRD) and RFID in the UHF Band; System Reference Document for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and SRD equipment; Part 2: Additional spectrum requirements for UHF RFID, non-specific SRDs and specific SRDs

RTR/ERM-TG34-008

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Jun-2010
• Technical Committee: ERM TG34 - ERM RF Identification Devices
• Current Stage: 12 - Completion
• Due Date: 14-Jun-2010
• Completion Date: 17-Jun-2010

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ETSI TR 102 649-2 V1.2.1 (2010-06)
Technical Report

Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Technical characteristics of
Short Range Devices (SRD) and RFID in the UHF Band;
System Reference Document for
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and SRD equipment;
Part 2: Additional spectrum requirements for UHF RFID,
non-specific SRDs and specific SRDs

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 5
Foreword . 5
Introduction . 5
Status of the pre-approval draft . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 6
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Definitions . 9
3.2 Symbols . 10
3.3 Abbreviations . 10
4 Comments on the System Reference Document . 11
4.1 Recent and ongoing activities . 11
5 Executive summary . 11
5.1 Market information. 12
5.1.1 RFID . 12
5.1.2 Non-specific SRDs . 12
5.1.3 Specific SRDs . 13
5.2 Technical issues . 13
5.2.1 RFID . 13
5.2.2 SRDs . 13
6 Future requirements . 13
6.1 RFID applications. 13
6.2 SRDs . 14
7 Technical Radio Spectrum requirements and justification . 14
7.1 Current regulations . 14
7.1.1 RFID . 14
7.1.2 SRDs . 14
7.2 Proposed Regulation. 17
7.2.1 Justification for proposed new bands . 17
7.2.2 Proposals and justification for RFID, non-specific SRDs and specific SRDs . 18
7.2.2.1 Justification for spectrum requirements for RFID. 21
7.2.2.2 Justification for spectrum requirements for non-specific SRDs . 21
7.2.2.3 Justification for spectrum requirements for specific SRDs (e.g. Metering of water and energy)
and alarms . 22
7.2.2.4 Justification Automotive applications . 23
8 Main conclusions . 23
8.1 UHF RFID . 23
8.2 SRDs . 23
9 Requested ECC and EC actions . 24
10 Expected ETSI actions . 24
Annex A: Detailed market information - Market size, Applications and requirements . 25
A.1 RFID . 25
A.1.1 Market evolution . 25
A.1.2 Questionnaire on RFID . 28
A.2 Non-specific SRDs . 28
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A.2.1 Market evolution . 28
A.2.2 Home and Building automation. 30
A.2.3 Various non-specific SRDs . 33
A.3 Specific SRDs . 34
A.3.1 The range of Metering and Alarms Applications . 35
A.3.1.1 Metering and Alarms Details . 36
A.3.1.2 Portable alarm details. 40
A.3.2 Automotive Applications . 41
Annex B: Technical information . 46
B.1 RFID . 46
B.1.1 Performance requirements from leading RFID manufacturers and users . 46
B.1.2 Power . 46
B.1.3 Frequency . 47
B.2 Non-specific SRDs . 48
B.3 Specific SRDs . 48
B.3.1 Metering and Alarms . 48
B.3.2 Portable Alarms . 49
B.3.3 Automotive . 50
B.3.3.1 Power . 50
B.3.3.2 Duty Cycle . 50
B.3.3.3 Frequency . 50
B.3.3.4 Spectrum mask . 51
B.3.3.5 Receiver bandwidth . 51
B.3.4 Summarizing . 52
Annex C: Expected compatibility issues . 53
C.1 Existing allocations . 53
C.2 Information about ER-GSM frequency usage . 53
C.2.1 Introduction and general description . 53
C.2.2 Frame structure . 53
C.2.3 Voice codec and error correction. 53
C.2.4 Interleaving. 54
C.3 Coexistence and sharing issues . 55
Annex D: Letter from TC TETRA MC . 57
Annex E: Bibliography . 59
History . 60

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Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (http://webapp.etsi.org/IPR/home.asp).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This Technical Report (TR) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM).
The present document includes necessary information to support the co-operation under the MoU between ETSI and the
Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications
Administrations (CEPT).
The present document is part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering RFID and SRD applications in the UHF range as
identified below:
Part 1: "RFID equipment operating in the range from 865 MHz to 868 MHz";
Part 2: " Additional spectrum requirements for UHF RFID, non-specific SRDs and specific SRDs".
Introduction
The present document requests additional spectrum for UHF RFID, non-specific SRDs and specific SRDs. The
additional spectrum is considered necessary because of the rapid growth rate of all these devices and their use in mass
market applications. Furthermore the operation of these equipment in globally harmonized frequency bands is highly
desirable, especially in view of the forthcoming SRD studies in the ITU-R as a consequence of the Radio Assembly 07
resolution [i.14] and the WRC 07 Resolution [i.15]. This could potentially lead to the global harmonization of spectrum
for some of these applications.
The present document is a revision of the original proposal that includes an update to inform the ECC.
Status of the pre-approval draft
The present document is submitted to TG34 and TG28 for approval and intended for approval by TC_ERM #40.
Target version Pre-approval date version
(see note)
V1.2.1 A s m Date Description
st
V1.2.1 0.0.1 ? February 2010 1 for approval by TG34
V1.2.1 0.0.2 26 February 2010 Approved by TG34 for
submission to ERM


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1 Scope
The present document applies to UHF RFID, non-specific SRDs such as Home and Building Automation, Telemetry,
Data Transmission and specific SRDs such as Metering (water and energy), Alarms, Automotive applications.
The present document describes the development of the RFID and SRDs industries and requests a study into additional
frequency designations in the UHF frequency band to meet the medium and long term market requirements of these
equipment.
The present document is intended to include all necessary information required by the Electronic Communications
Committee (ECC) under the MoU between ETSI and the ECC.
2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
reference document (including any amendments) applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
2.1 Normative references
The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
Not applicable.
2.2 Informative references
The following referenced documents are not necessary for the application of the present document but they assist the
user with regard to a particular subject area.
[i.1] Commission Decision of 23 November 2006 on harmonization of the radio spectrum for radio
frequency identification (RFID) devices operating in the ultra high frequency (UHF) band.
[i.2] "The RFID Revolution: Your voice on the Challenges, Opportunities and Threats".
NOTE: Available at http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/rfid/documents/rfidswp_en.pdf.
[i.3] BRIDGE Building Radio frequency Identification solutions for the Global Environment, European
passive RFID Market Sizing 2007 - 2022, GS1.
[i.4] ERC Recommendation 70-03: "Relating to the use of short range devices (SRD)".
NOTE: Available at http://www.erodocdb.dk/doks/implement_doc_adm.aspx?docid=1622.
[i.5] IDTechEx: "Boom in RFID will be reflected in Europe's Leading Conference".
NOTE: Available at http://www.idtechex.com/.
[i.6] Wireless Technology Propels Expansion of European Residential Security Market.
NOTE: Available at http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=95217860.
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[i.7] ETSI EN 302 208 (all parts) (V1.2.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz
with power levels up to 2 W".
[i.8] ETSI EN 300 220 (all parts) (V2.1.2): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment to be used in the 25 MHz to 1 000 MHz
frequency range with power levels ranging up to 500 mW".
[i.9] EC: "Towards an RFID Policy for Europe".
NOTE: Available at http://www.rfidconsultation.eu/docs/ficheiros/RFID_Workshop_Reports_Final.pdf.
[i.10] ISO/IEC 18000-6 (1st edition; 15 August 2004): "Information technology - Radio frequency
identification for item management - Part 6: Parameters for air interface communications at
860 MHz to 960 MHz".
[i.11] ISO/IEC 18000-6 (2004) AMD1 (E) (19 June 2006): "Information Technology - Radio frequency
identification for item management - Part 6: Parameters for air interface communications at
860 MHz to 960 MHz, Amendment 1: Extension with Type C and update of Types A and B".
[i.12] CEPT Report 14 (July 2006): "Develop a strategy to improve the effectiveness and flexibility of
spectrum availability for Short Range Devices (SRDs) in response to the EU Commission
mandate".
[i.13] Void.
[i.14] ITU-R Radio Assembly 2007: Resolution 953 Studies to achieve further harmonization for short-
range radiocommunication devices (SRDs).
[i.15] ITU-R World Radio Conference 2007 Resolution [COM6/4] (WRC-07) Protection of
radiocommunication services from emissions by short-range radio devices.
[i.16] Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations framework convention on climate change (United Nations
1998).
[i.17] Directive 2002/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on the
energy performance of buildings.
[i.18] Directive 2006/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2006 on energy
end-use efficiency and energy services and repealing Council Directive 93/76/EEC.
[i.19] ECC Report 11: "Strategic plans for the future use of the frequency bands 862-870 MHz and 2400-
2483.5 MHz for short range devices".
[i.20] Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations
and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products.
[i.21] CEN EN 14604:2005: "Smoke alarm devices".
[i.22] ECC Report 34: "Compatibility between narrow band digital PMR/PAMR and tactical radio relay
in the 900 MHz band, Cavtat, May 2003".
[i.23] ECC Report 38: "Technical impact of introducing CDMA-PAMR on the UIC DMO & GSM-R
radio systems in the 900 MHZ band, Granada, February 2004".
[i.24] ECC Report 40: "Adjacent band compatibility between CDMA-PAMR mobile services and short
range devices below 870 MHz", Granada, February 2004.
[i.25] ECC Report 41: "Adjacent band compatibility between GSM and CDMA-PAMR at 915 MHz",
Granada, February 2004.
[i.26] ECC Report 58: "Compatibility between TETRA Release 2 TAPS and tactical radio relays in the
870-876 AND 915-921 MHz bands", Stockholm, October 2004.
[i.27] ECC Report 96: "Compatibility between UMTS 900/1800 and systems operating in adjacent
bands", Krakow, March 2007.
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[i.28] ECC Report 37: "Compatibility of planned SRD applications with currently existing
radiocommunication applications in the frequency band 863 - 870 MHZ", Granada, February
2004.
[i.29] CEN EN 54-25:2008: "Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 25: Components using radio
links and system requirements".
[i.30] ETSI-ERM-TG34: 17-07-Analysis-of-RFID-Questionnaire.
[i.31] Commission Decision amending Decision 2006/771/EC on the harmonization of the radio
spectrum use by short range devices.
NOTE: Available at http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2008:151:0049:0054:EN:PDF.
[i.32] ACEA: "Vehicles in use".
NOTE: Available at http://www.acea.be/index.php/news/news_detail/vehicles_in_use/.
[i.33] Study on legal, economic & technical aspects of "Collective Use of Spectrum" in the European
Community (November 2006) by order of EU Commission.
[i.34] ECC Report 5: "Adjacent band compatibility between GSM and TETRA mobile services at
915 MHz".
[i.35] CEN EN 15232:2007: "Energy performance of buildings - Impact of Building Automation,
Controls and Building Management".
[i.36] Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a
procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.
[i.37] Directive 98/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 July 1998 amending
Directive 98/34/EC laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of
technical standards and regulations.
[i.38] ETSI TR 102 627: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); System
Reference Document; Land Mobile Service; Additional spectrum requirements for PMR/PAMR
systems operated by railway companies (GSM-R)".
[i.39] Federal Network Agency, Germany, Measurement Report: "Feasibility Tests between E-GSM-R
and UHF RFID" at Kolberg, Germany, 25th to 26th June 2009.
[i.40] Federal Network Agency, Germany, Measurement Report: "Feasibility Tests between E-GSM-R
and Low Duty Cycle SRD" at Kolberg, Germany, 19th to 20th August 2009.
[i.41] ETSI STF Methods, parameters and test procedures for cognitive interference mitigation for use
by UHF RFID using Detect-And-Avoid (DAA) or other similar techniques.
[i.42] CEPT/ECC Decision (02)05 amended: "ECC Decision of 5 July 2002 on the designation and
availability of frequency bands for railway purposes in the 876-880 MHz and 921-925 MHz bands
amended 26 June 2009".
[i.43] CEPT/ECC Decision (04)06 amended: "ECC Decision of 19 March 2004 on the availability of
frequency bands for the introduction of Wide Band Digital Land Mobile PMR/PAMR in the
400 MHz and 800/900 MHz bands amended Annex 27-06-08 / amended Decision 26 06 09".
[i.44] 046SE(09)Annex18: "Liaison Statement to WGFM on the extension band for GSM-R".
[i.45] ERC DEC (01)09: "ERC Decision of 12 March 2001 on harmonised frequencies, technical
characteristics and exemption from individual licensing of Short Range Devices used for Alarms
operating in the frequency bands 868.60 - 868.7 MHz, 869.25 - 869.3 MHz, 869.65 - 869.7 MHz".
[i.46] ERC DEC (97)06: "ERC Decision of 30 June 1997 on the harmonised frequency band to be
designated for Social Alarm Systems".
NOTE: Withdrawn under ERC DEC (08)02.
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[i.47] ECC DEC (05)02: "ECC Decision of 18 March 2005 on the use of the Frequency Band 169.4 –
169.8125 MHz".
[i.48] ETSI TR 102 649-2 (V1.1.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Technical characteristics of Short Range Devices (SRD) and RFID in the UHF Band; System
Reference Document for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and SRD equipment;
Part 2: Additional spectrum requirements for UHF RFID, non-specific SRDs and specific SRDs".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
alarms: fixed or portable device that uses radio communication for indicating an alert condition at a distant location
channel: small frequency sub-band within the operating frequency band into which a Radio Signal fits
duty cycle: for the purposes of the ERC Recommendation 70-03 [i.4], the duty cycle is defined as the ratio, expressed
as a percentage, of the maximum transmitter "on" time on one carrier frequency, relative to a one hour period
NOTE 1: For frequency agile devices the duty cycle limit applies to the total transmission.
NOTE 2: For specific applications with very low duty cycles and very short periods of transmissions, the definition
of duty cycle should be subject to study.
Home and Building Automation: Business and Residential control and system management by radio communication
listen before talk: action taken by a device to detect an unoccupied channel prior to transmitting
NOTE: Also known as "listen before transmit".
metering: metering (water and energy) by radio communication
Short Range Devices (SRDs): radio devices which provide either unidirectional or bi-directional communication and
which have low capability of causing interference to other radio equipment
NOTE: SRDs use either integral, dedicated or external antennas and all modes of modulation can be permitted
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