ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008
(Main)Information technology — Real-time locating system (RTLS) device performance test methods — Test methods for air interface communication at 2,4 GHz
Information technology — Real-time locating system (RTLS) device performance test methods — Test methods for air interface communication at 2,4 GHz
ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008 defines the test methods for determining the performance characteristics of 2,4 GHz real-time locating system (RTLS) equipment including tags, readers, and exciters which are applicable to the selection of equipment that conforms to ISO/IEC 24730-2 for specific applications. ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008 does not apply to the testing in relation to regulatory or similar requirements. The RTLS equipment performance parameters included in ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008 include the mandatory direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) 2,4 GHz radio frequency beacon link between tags and readers. It includes the optional on–off keyed/frequency shift keyed (OOK/FSK) short range radio frequency link between tags and programmers. It also includes the optional magnetic air-interface between exciters and tags and between programmers and tags. Unless otherwise specified, the tests in ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008 apply exclusively to RTLS equipment defined in ISO/IEC 24730-2.
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TECHNICAL ISO/IEC
REPORT TR
24770
First edition
2008-12-15
Information technology — Real-time
locating system (RTLS) device
performance test methods — Test
methods for air interface communication
at 2,4 GHz
Technologies de l'information — Méthodes d'essai des performances
du dispositif des systèmes de localisation en temps réel (RTLS) —
Méthodes d'essai pour la communication d'interface d'air à 2,4 GHz
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 1
3.1 Terms and definitions. 1
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 2
4 General. 2
4.1 Performance requirements . 2
4.2 Default conditions applicable to the test methods . 3
5 Performance tests for ISO/IEC 24730-2 . 3
5.1 System locate performance. 3
5.2 Tests for mandatory DSSS tag to reader air interface. 6
5.3 Test set up . 6
5.4 Tests for optional tag to exciter air interface. 7
5.5 Tests for optional tag to programmer air interfaces . 8
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Foreword
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In exceptional circumstances, the joint technical committee may propose the publication of a Technical Report
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/IEC TR 24770, which is a Technical Report of type 3, was prepared by Joint Technical Committee
ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology, Subcommittee SC 31, Automatic identification and data capture
techniques.
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ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008(E)
Introduction
ISO/IEC 24730 defines the air interfaces and an application programming interface for Real Time Locating
Systems (RTLS) devices used in asset management applications.
This Technical Report provides test methods for measuring performance of equipment compliant with
ISO/IEC 24730-2.
ISO/IEC TR 24769 contains all measurements required to be made on a product in order to establish whether
it conforms to the corresponding part of ISO/IEC 24730.
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TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008(E)
Information technology — Real-time locating system (RTLS)
device performance test methods — Test methods for air
interface communication at 2,4 GHz
1 Scope
This Technical Report defines the test methods for determining the performance characteristics of 2,4 GHz
real time locating system (RTLS) equipment including tags, readers, and exciters which are applicable to the
selection of equipment that conforms to ISO/IEC 24730-2 for specific applications. This Technical Report does
not apply to the testing in relation to regulatory or similar requirements.
The RTLS equipment performance parameters included in this Technical Report include the mandatory direct
sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) 2,4 GHz radio frequency beacon link between tags and readers. It
includes the optional on–off keyed/frequency shift keyed (OOK/FSK) short range radio frequency link between
tags and programmers. It also includes the optional magnetic air-interface between exciters and tags and
between programmers and tags.
Unless otherwise specified, the tests in this Technical Report apply exclusively to RTLS equipment defined in
ISO/IEC 24730-2.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 24730-2:2006, Information technology — Real-time locating systems (RTLS) — Part 2: 2,4 GHz air
interface protocol
ISO/IEC 24769, Information technology — Real-time locating system (RTLS) device conformance test
methods — Test methods for air interface communication at 2,4 GHz
ISO/IEC 19762-1, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) techniques —
Harmonized vocabulary — Part 1: General terms relating to AIDC
ISO/IEC 19762-3, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) techniques —
Harmonized vocabulary — Part 3: Radio frequency identification (RFID)
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 19762-1 and ISO/IEC 19762-3
apply.
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3.2 Abbreviated terms
ARB arbitrary waveform generator
BPSK binary phase shift keying
DSSS direct sequence spread spectrum
DUT device under test
EIRP effective isotropic radiated power
EVM error vector magnitude
FSK frequency shift keying
OOK on-off keying
PPM parts per million
RBW resolution bandwidth
RTLS real time location system
TIB timed interval blink
VBW video bandwidth
4 General
4.1 Performance requirements
This Technical Report specifies a series of tests to determine the performance characteristics of RTLS
equipment relative to the ISO/IEC 24730-2 air interfaces. The results of these tests can be used to determine
the suitability of RTLS equipment for applications.
4.1.1 Location accuracy
The primary function of RTLS equipment is to locate tags within the area covered by the readers. Location
accuracy determines the primary performance criteria of an RTLS. Location accuracy can be characterized by
comparing the system's calculated location for a given set of tags to the actual location of the tags. The
system must be able to locate tags to within the applications allowable error.
4.1.2 Tag capacity
A RTLS must typically locate a large number of tags. The number of tag blinks per second that can be
processed and located through the readers can be used to determine a systems tag capacity. The system
must be able to provide location information for an applications peak tag blink density.
4.1.3 Location latency
The latency between when the tag blink is transmitted and when the RTLS equipment can provide accurate
location information determines the suitability of the equipment for the application.
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4.1.4 Tag orientation
The ability of an RTLS to provide real time location information should be independent of the orientation of the
tag. The location reported by the RTLS should not change as the tag is rotated in any orientation relative to
the readers.
4.1.5 System range and packet error rates
The range of the tag-reader 2,4 GHz DSSS link determines the reader density requirements and also effects
system capacity. The packet error rate will determine how often the equipment can successfully provide
accurate location information for the tag.
The range, packet error rate, and orientation requirements of the optional air interfaces between the tags and
exciters, and between the tags and programmers, determine the usability of the system in meeting the
applications requirements.
4.2 Default conditions applicable to the test methods
These conditions apply to all tests.
4.2.1 Test environment
Testing shall take place in an environment typical to that of the desired application. Testing can be performed
indoors or outdoors with temperature and humidity profiles similar to that expected in the desired application.
The RF noise floor at the test location should also represent typical conditions expected within the desired
application.
4.2.2 Default tolerance
Unless otherwise specified, a default tolerance of ± 5 % shall be applied to the quantity values given to specify
the characteristics of the test equipment and the test method procedures.
4.2.3 System Logging
The RTLS should provide sufficient data logging to allow determination of the number of packets received and
sent, but this is not absolutely required.
5 Performance tests for ISO/IEC 24730-2
5.1 System locate performance
This subclause includes tests for location performance.
5.1.1 Test objective
The objective of this test is evaluate the system locate performance characteristics of the ISO/IEC 24730-2
equipment.
5.1.2 Test set up
The readers shall be connected to omni-directional antennas. It is preferred that the RTLS locate performance
characteristics be evaluated with the system installed as it would for the desired application. If that is not
possible, then the equipment shall be configured as shown in Figure 1, with four readers at the corners of a
square measuring 300 m across t
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