SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

• Abstract:

  To consider the new Cospas-Sarsat system requirements and a general update for the standard.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 33.060.20 - Receiving and transmitting equipment
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• ICS: 47.020.70 - Navigation and control equipment
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Directive: TRRTP124 - Splošni akt o načrtu uporabe radijskih frekvenc (NURF-4)
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 300 066 V1.3.1 (2001-01) - ElectroMagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating in the 406,0 MHz to 406,1 MHz frequency band; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

Overview

SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003 is a European standard published by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) that focuses on the technical requirements, electromagnetic compatibility, and radio spectrum matters for float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating in the 406,0 MHz to 406,1 MHz frequency band. This standard addresses the technical characteristics and standardized methods of measurement for EPIRBs, integrating the latest Cospas-Sarsat system requirements and updating previous specifications to ensure reliable maritime safety and compliance.

Compliant EPIRBs are critical safety devices within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), helping to locate vessels in distress by transmitting signals to satellite systems and facilitating rapid rescue operations.

Key Topics

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Requirements for minimizing radio frequency interference and ensuring harmonious operation with other marine and shore-side equipment.
• Radio Spectrum Utilization: Guidelines for EPIRB operation strictly within the 406,0 MHz to 406,1 MHz frequency band, as required by international satellite-aided search and rescue.
• Technical Characteristics:
  • Output power and transmitter parameters
  • Frequency stability across various conditions
  • Modulation types and encoding schemes
  • Antenna performance and spurious emission limits
• Environmental Testing:
  • Temperature (high/low, thermal shock)
  • Vibration, ruggedness, corrosion, and water immersion
  • Buoyancy and resistance to oil or solar radiation
• Operational Features:
  • Float-free activation mechanism
  • Self-test modes and indicators
  • Labeling and instructions for use
  • Battery requirements and safety precautions

Applications

This standard is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and certification bodies engaged in the design, production, and approval of maritime satellite EPIRBs. Major applications include:

• Maritime Distress Signaling: Ensures reliable performance of EPIRBs in all environmental conditions so that distress signals are transmitted effectively to Cospas-Sarsat satellites, facilitating timely rescue of vessels and crews.
• Equipment Approval and Certification: Provides a basis for national and international compliance in GMDSS contexts, supporting approval by regulatory authorities and type acceptance for use on SOLAS vessels.
• Quality Assurance in Manufacturing: Outlines tests and technical benchmarks that help EPIRB manufacturers design products meeting rigorous durability and signal integrity demands.
• Maintenance and Inspection: Gives shipowners, marine surveyors, and service providers standardized criteria for periodic testing and on-board inspection of EPIRBs.

Related Standards

• EN 60945: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment - General requirements for electromagnetic compatibility.
• IMO SOLAS Convention: Requirements for carriage and use of EPIRBs on vessels.
• Cospas-Sarsat Specifications: Functional protocols for distress beacons operating within the international satellite system.
• IEC 61097-2: Performance standards for float-free EPIRBs.
• EN 301 489: EMC requirements for radio equipment and services.

By adhering to SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003, stakeholders ensure enhanced maritime safety, technical interoperability, and compliance with European and international standards for emergency radio beacons. This standard supports the ultimate goal of protecting lives at sea by enabling the accurate and timely location of vessels in distress.

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.NDUDNWHULVWLNHElectroMagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating in the 406,0 MHz to 406,1 MHz frequency band; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement47.020.70Navigacijska in krmilna opremaNavigation and control equipment33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.060.20Sprejemna in oddajna opremaReceiving and transmitting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 066 Version 1.3.1SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
ETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectromagneticCompatibilityandRadioSpectrumMatters(ERM);Float-freemaritimesatelliteEmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeacons(EPIRBs)operatinginthe406,0MHzto406,1MHzfrequencyband;TechnicalcharacteristicsandmethodsofmeasurementSIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)2ReferenceREN/ERM-RP01-035KeywordsEPIRB,maritime,GMDSS,radioETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:[phone]Fax:[phone]SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:[e-mail]opartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2001.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.8Foreword.81Scope.92References.93Definitionsandabbreviations.103.1Definitions.103.2Abbreviations.104Generalrequirements.114.1Introduction.114.2Operatingconditions.114.3Lanyard.114.4Colourandsurface.114.5Lowdutycyclelight.114.6Controls.114.7Indicators.124.8Self-testmode.124.9Labelling.124.10Operatinginstructions.134.11Homingdevice.134.12Accessories.134.13Powersource.134.13.1Batteryrequirements.134.13.2Safetyprecautions.135Testconditions.145.1General.145.2Performancecheck.145.3PreparationofsatelliteEPIRBfortesting.145.4Testsequence.155.5Testpowersource.155.6Testsite.155.7Testset-up.165.8Testreceiver.165.9Measuringantenna.175.10Normaltestconditions.195.11Extremetestconditions.195.12Procedurefortestsatextremetemperatures.195.13Measurementuncertainties.196Environmentaltests.206.1General.206.2Temperaturetests.206.2.1Definition.206.2.2Dryheattest.206.2.2.1Methodofmeasurement.206.2.2.2Requirement.206.2.3Dampheattest.206.2.3.1Methodofmeasurement.206.2.3.2Requirement.216.2.4Lowtemperaturetest.216.2.4.1Methodofmeasurement.216.2.4.2Requirement.216.3Vibrationtest.216.3.1Definition.216.3.2Methodofmeasurement.21SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)46.3.3Requirement.226.4Ruggednesstest.226.4.1Definition.226.4.2Methodofmeasurement.226.4.3Requirements.226.5Corrosiontest.226.5.1Definition.236.5.2Methodofmeasurement.236.5.3Requirements.236.6Droptestintowater.236.6.1Definition.236.6.2Methodofmeasurement.246.6.3Requirement.246.7Thermalshocktest.246.7.1Definition.246.7.2Methodofmeasurement.246.7.3Requirements.246.8Immersiontest.246.8.1Definition.246.8.2Methodofmeasurement.246.8.3Requirements.246.9Hosestreamtest.256.9.1Definition.256.9.2Methodofmeasurement.256.9.3Requirements.256.10Buoyancytest.256.10.1Definition.256.10.2Methodofmeasurement.256.10.3Requirements.256.11Solarradiationtest.256.11.1Definition.256.11.2Methodofmeasurement.266.11.3Requirements.266.12Oilresistancetest.266.12.1Definition.266.12.2Methodofmeasurement.266.12.3Requirements.277Transmitter.277.1Outputpower.277.1.1Definition.277.1.2Methodofmeasurement.277.1.3Limit.277.2Characteristicfrequency.277.2.1Definition.277.2.2Methodofmeasurement.277.2.3Limit.287.3Shorttermfrequencystability.287.3.1Definition.287.3.2Methodofmeasurement.287.3.3Limit.297.4Mediumtermfrequencystability.297.4.1Definition.297.4.2Methodofmeasurement.297.4.3Limits.307.5Temperaturegradient.307.5.1Definition.307.5.2Methodofmeasurement.307.5.3Limits.317.6RFspectrummask.317.6.1Definition.317.6.2Methodofmeasurement.31SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)57.6.3Limit.327.7Phasedeviationanddataencoding.327.7.1Definition.327.7.2Methodofmeasurement.327.7.3Limits.327.8Riseandfalltimes.337.8.1Definition.337.8.2Methodofmeasurement.337.8.3Limits.347.9Modulationsymmetry.347.9.1Definition.347.9.2Methodofmeasurement.347.9.3Limit.348Signalformat.348.1General.348.2Repetitionperiod.358.2.1Definition.358.2.2Methodofmeasurement.358.2.3Limit.358.3Totaltransmissiontime.358.3.1Definition.358.3.2Methodofmeasurement.358.3.3Limits.368.4CarrierWave(CW)preamble.368.4.1Definition.368.4.2Methodofmeasurement.368.4.3Limit.368.5Bitrate.368.5.1Definition.368.5.2Methodofmeasurement.368.5.3Limit.369SatelliteEPIRBcoding.379.1General.379.1.1BitSynchronization.379.1.2FrameSynchronization.379.1.3Basicstructure.379.2Coding.389.2AMessageFormatFlag,ProtocolFlag,andCountryCode.399.2A.1
Format Flag . 399.2A.2
Protocol Flag . 399.2A.3
Country Code. 399.3ProtocolCodes.399.4UserProtocols.429.4.1StructureofUserProtocols.429.4.2MaritimeUserProtocol.449.4.3RadioCallSignUserProtocol.459.4.4AviationUserProtocol.459.4.5SerialUserProtocol.469.4.5.1SerialNumber.469.4.5.2Aircraft24-bitAddress.479.4.5.3AircraftOperatorDesignatorandSerialNumber.479.4.6TestUserProtocol.489.4.7OrbitographyProtocol.489.4.8NationalUserProtocol.489.4.9Non-ProtectedDataField.499.4.9.1MaritimeEmergencycode.499.4.9.2Non-MaritimeEmergencycode.499.4.9.3NationalUse.519.5LocationProtocols.529.5.1Summary.52SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)69.5.1.1User-LocationProtocols.529.5.1.2StandardLocationProtocols.529.5.1.3Standard-ShortLocationProtocols.529.5.1.4NationalLocationProtocol.529.5.1.5National-ShortLocationProtocol.529.5.2DefaultValuesinPositionData.529.5.3DefinitionofLocationProtocols.539.5.3.1PositionData.539.5.3.2SupplementaryData.549.5.3.3SourceofPositionData.549.5.3.4AuxiliaryRadioLocatingDevice(homingtransmitter)Code.549.5.3.5TestLocationProtocols.559.6User-LocationProtocols(SeeFigure19).569.7StandardLocationProtocols.589.7.1Structure.589.7.2Identificationdata.589.7.3PDF-1positiondata.589.7.4PDF-2positiondata.599.7.5Testprotocol.599.8Standard-ShortLocationProtocols.599.9NationalLocationProtocol(seeFigure21).619.9.1Structure.619.9.2PDF-1positiondata.619.9.3PDF-2positiondata.619.10National-ShortLocationProtocol.6210OtherTechnicalrequirements.6410.1Effectiveluminousintensityofthelowdutycyclelight.6410.1.1Definition.6410.1.2Methodofmeasurement.6410.1.3Limit.6410.2Batterycapacity.6410.2.1Definition.6410.2.2Methodofmeasurement.6410.2.3Limit.6510.3Homingdevice.6510.3.1General.6510.3.1.1Classofemission.6510.3.1.2Modulationfrequency.6510.3.1.3Transmitterdutycycle.6510.3.1.4Sweeprepetitionrate.6510.3.2Frequencyerror.6510.3.2.1Definition.6510.3.2.2Methodofmeasurement.6510.3.2.3Limit.6510.3.3Modulationdutycycle.6610.3.3.1Definition.6610.3.3.2Methodofmeasurement.6610.3.3.3Limit.6610.3.4Modulationfactor.6610.3.4.1Definition.6610.3.4.2Methodofmeasurement.6610.3.4.3Limit.6610.3.5Effectiveradiatedpeakenvelopepower.6710.3.5.1Definition.6710.3.5.2Methodofmeasurement.6710.3.5.3Limit.6710.3.6Spuriousemissions.6810.3.6.1Definition.6810.3.6.2Methodofmeasurement.6810.3.6.3Limit.68SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)711Radiationmeasurements.6811.1General.6811.2Radiatedpower.6811.2.1Definition.6811.2.2Methodofmeasurement.6811.2.3Limits.6911.3Antennacharacteristics.6911.3.1Definition.6911.3.2Methodofmeasurement.6911.3.3Limits.7012Releasemechanism.7012.1General.7012.1.1Operatingconditions.7012.1.2Labelling.7112.1.3Operatinginstructions.7112.2AutomaticreleaseofthesatelliteEPIRB.7112.2.1Definition.7112.2.2Methodofmeasurement.7112.2.3Requirement.71AnnexA(normative):RequirementsfornonfloatfreesatelliteEPIRBs.72Bibliography.73History.74SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)8IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM).EveryENpreparedbyETSIisavoluntarystandard.Thepresentdocumentcontainstextconcerningconformancetestingoftheequipmenttowhichitrelates.Thistextshouldbeconsideredonlyasguidanceanddoesnotmakethepresentdocumentmandatory.NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:12January2001DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):30April2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31October2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31October2001SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300066V1.3.1(2001-01)91ScopeThepresentdocumentsetsouttheminimumperformancerequirementsandtechnicalcharacteristicsforfloat-freesatelliteEmergencyPosition-IndicatingRadioBeacons(EPIRB),operatingintheCOSPAS-SARSATsatellitesystem,concerningradiocommunicationsfortheGlobalMaritimeDistressandSafetySystem(GMDSS).Theequipmentcoveredbythepresentdocumentoperatesinthe406,0MHz–406,1MHzfrequencyband,whichisprovidedwithalowpower121,5MHzhomingdevice.ThepresentdocumentcoversalsoEPIRBswithintegratedinternalnavigationdevice.ThepresentdocumentincorporatesallrelevantprovisionsoftheITURadioRegulations[1],ofIMOassemblyresolutions,aswellasallrelevantrequirementsinEN60945[7].ThepresentdocumentisapplicableforsatelliteEPIRBsoperatingoverthetemperaturerangesof:• -40°Cto+55°C(Class1);or• -20°Cto+55°C(Class2);withafloatfreereleasemechanism.NOTE1:TheequipmentmeetstheIMOrequirementsofchapterIV,regulations7.1.6and14.1ofthe1988amendmentstothe1974InternationalConventionforSafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS)[2].NOTE2:TherequirementsfornonfloatfreesatelliteEPIRBscanbefoundinAnnexA.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.• Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.[1]InternationalTelecommunicationUnion:"RadioRegulations".[2]InternationalConventionforSafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS)(1974),asamended.[3]IMOResolutionA.658(16):"Useandfittingofretro-reflectivematerialsonlife-savingappliances".[4]IMOResolutionA.689(17):"Testingoflife-savingappliances".[5]C/ST.001:"SpecificationforCOSPAS-SARSAT406MHzdistressbeacons",rev.3.[6]C/ST.007:"COSPAS-SARSAT406MHzdistressbeacontypeapprovalstandard",rev.6.[7]EN60945:"Maritimenavigationandradiocommunicationequipmentandsystems-Generalrequirements-Methodsoftestingandrequiredtestresults".[8]ETSIETR028:"RadioEquipmentandSystems(RES);Uncertaintiesinthemeasurementofmobileradioequipmentcharacteristics".SIST EN 300 066 V1.3.1:2003

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