SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015

• Abstract:

  The present document applies to RFID interrogators and tags operating together as a system. The interrogators transmit; either within the lower band in up to four specified channels of 200 kHz or in the upper band in up to four specified; channels of 400 kHz. The tags preferably respond with a modulated signal in the adjacent low power channels.; Interrogators may be used with either integral or external antennas.; The present document applies to RFID interrogators used in conjunction with their RFID transponders (tags). The; interrogators preferably operate in the dense interrogator mode in either 200 kHz channels or 400 kHz channels as; applicable using a modulated carrier. The tags respond in the adjacent channels with a modulated signal. Interrogators; may be used with either integral or external antennas.; The types of equipment covered by the present document are as follows:; • fixed interrogators;; • portable interrogators;; • batteryless tags;; • battery assisted tags;; • battery powered tags.; The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] (R&TTE Directive), article 3.2,; which states that "….. radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to; terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".; In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements; under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive [i.1] may apply to equipment within the scope of the present; document.

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Sep-2014
• Publication Date: 11-Jun-2015
• ICS: 33.060.20 - Receiving and transmitting equipment
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 12-Mar-2015
• Due Date: 17-May-2015
• Completion Date: 12-Jun-2015
• Directive: 1999/5/EC - Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity
  Conflicting Date: 30-Nov-2016
• Mandate: M/284
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2015-02) - 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 and in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with power levels up to 4 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

Overview

SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015 is a harmonized standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) under the ETSI framework. It specifies essential requirements for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) equipment operating in the bands 865 MHz to 868 MHz (up to 2 W) and 915 MHz to 921 MHz (up to 4 W). The standard aims to ensure electromagnetic compatibility, efficient use of the radio spectrum, and compliance with Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), avoiding interference with other radio communication services. It covers both fixed and portable interrogators as well as batteryless, battery-assisted, and battery-powered tags.

This document serves as Part 2, focusing on harmonized requirements for regulatory conformity, complementary to the technical test specifications outlined in Part 1.

Key Topics

• Spectrum Usage and Channelization
  • Operation in specified sub-bands within 865-868 MHz and 915-921 MHz
  • Up to four channels per band, supporting dense deployment environments
• Types of Equipment Covered
  • Fixed and portable RFID interrogators
  • Tags of various designs (batteryless, battery-powered, battery-assisted)
• Essential Regulatory Requirements
  • Effective use of designated spectrum and resources
  • Minimization of harmful interference with other devices
• Conformance and Testing
  • Rigorous testing protocols for transmitter and receiver compliance
  • Measurement of parameters such as frequency accuracy, power, spurious emissions, and unwanted emissions
• Environmental Profiles
  • Equipment must perform within environmental limits declared by the manufacturer

Applications

The standard provides the foundation for RFID system deployment in industrial, commercial, and logistics sectors where secure and efficient tracking is critical. Typical practical applications include:

• Supply Chain Management: Ensures compatibility and reliability of RFID systems in warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation hubs.
• Asset Tracking: Supports tagging and real-time monitoring of assets in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare environments.
• Access Control Systems: Guides RFID reader and tag interoperability for secure personnel or vehicle access.
• Inventory Management: Facilitates automated stock control and logistics optimization using compliant RFID infrastructure.

Due to its harmonized approach, this standard also helps manufacturers demonstrate regulatory conformity, thereby simplifying market entry in European Economic Area (EEA) countries.

Related Standards

• ETSI EN 302 208-1: Specifies the technical requirements and measurement methods for RFID equipment within the same frequency bands and power classes.
• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: Lays out essential requirements on radio equipment regarding health, safety, EMC, and spectrum use.
• ETSI TR 100 028: Addresses measurement uncertainties for mobile radio equipment, which are referenced for compliance testing in this standard.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directives: Related guidelines for minimizing electromagnetic interference, further ensuring RFID equipment reliability and safety.

Practical Value

By adhering to SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015, businesses and manufacturers achieve:

• Assured Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated conformity with European legislation, reducing legal risks and market barriers.
• Interference Avoidance: Compatibility with other wireless devices, ensuring reliable operation in multi-vendor or dense radio environments.
• Market Readiness: Streamlined access to the EU market through harmonized requirements recognized across member states.
• Trusted Performance: Reliable RFID operation, supporting mission-critical tracking and identification processes.

This standard is essential for any organization involved in the design, manufacture, deployment, or certification of RFID systems in the specified frequency bands and power levels.

Draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.0 (2014-06)

Harmonized European Standard
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 and
in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with power levels up to 4 W;
Part 2: Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

2 Draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.0 (2014-06)

Reference
REN/ERM-TG34-261
Keywords
ID, radio, regulation, RFID, SRD
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
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Tel.: [phone]  Fax: [phone]

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 5
Foreword . 5
Modal verbs terminology . 6
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 References . 8
2.1 Normative references . 8
2.2 Informative references . 8
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 8
3.1 Definitions . 8
3.2 Symbols . 8
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 Technical requirements specifications . 9
4.1 Environmental profile . 9
4.1.1 Choice of samples for test suite . 9
4.2 Transmitter conformance requirements . 9
4.2.1 Frequency error . 9
4.2.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 9
4.2.3 Effective radiated power . 9
4.2.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 9
4.2.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 9
4.2.6 Transmitter spurious emis sions . 10
4.2.7 Transmission times . 10
4.2.8 Mitigation using DAA . 10
4.3 Receiver conformance requirements . 10
4.3.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 10
4.4 Tag conformance requirements . 10
4.4.1 Radiated power . 10
4.4.2 Unwanted emissions . 10
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 10
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 10
5.1.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 11
5.1.2 Test power sources. 11
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 11
5.3 Essential transmitter test suites . 11
5.3.1 Frequency error . 11
5.3.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 11
5.3.3 Effective radiated power . 11
5.3.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 11
5.3.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 11
5.3.6 Transmitter spurious emis sions . 12
5.3.7 Transmission times . 12
5.3.8 Mitigation using DAA . 12
5.4 Essential receiver test suites . 12
5.4.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 12
5.5 Essential tag test suites . 12
5.5.1 Radiated power . 12
5.5.2 Unwanted emissions . 12
Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table
(HS-RTT) . 13
Annex B (informative): Bibliography . 15
ETSI
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History . 16

ETSI
5 Draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.0 (2014-06)
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://ipr.etsi.org).
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 draft Harmonized European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic
compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM), and is now submitted for the combined Public Enquiry and Vote
phase of the ETSI standards EN Approval Procedure.
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to the mandate M/284 from the European Commission
issued under Directive 98/34/EC [i.3] as amended by Directive 98/48/EC [i.4].
The title and reference to the present document are intended to be included in the publication in the Official Journal of
the European Union of titles and references of Harmonized Standard under the Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1].
See article 5.1 of Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] for information on presumption of conformity and Harmonized Standards or
parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The requirements relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] are summarized in annex A.
The present document is part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering Radio Frequency Identification Equipment
operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W and in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with
power levels up to 4W, as identified below:
Part 1: "Technical requirements and methods of measurement";
Part 2: "Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".
The present document includes improvements to the previous version of the standard that take advantage of technical
developments within the RFID industry. In addition it includes provisions for RFID to operate in the band 915 MHz to
921 MHz at power levels up to 4 W e.r.p.

National transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 3 months
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 6 months
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 18 months

ETSI
6 Draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.0 (2014-06)
Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "may not", "need", "need not", "will",
"will not", "can" and "cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms
for the expression of provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to
cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [i.1]. The
modular structure is shown in EG 201 399 [i.2].
ETSI
7 Draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.0 (2014-06)
1 Scope
The present document applies to RFID interrogators and tags operating together as a system. The interrogators transmit
either within the lower band in up to four specified channels of 200 kHz or in the upper band in up to four specified
channels of 400 kHz. The tags preferably respond with a modulated signal in the adjacent low power channels.
Interrogators may be used with either integral or external antennas.
The present document applies to RFID interrogators used in conjunction with their RFID transponders (tags). The
interrogators preferably operate in the dense interrogator mode in either 200 kHz channels or 400 kHz channels as
applicable using a modulated carrier. The tags respond in the adjacent channels with a modulated signal. Interrogators
may be used with either integral or external antennas.
The types of equipment covered by the present document are as follows:
• fixed interrogators;
• portable interrogators;
• batteryless tags;
• battery assisted tags;
• battery powered tags.
These radio equipment types are capable of operating in all or any part of the frequency band as specified below.
Table 1: Frequencies of operation
Equipment Operating frequencies
Interrogator Transmit channel 4 865,6 MHz to 865,8 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 7 866,2 MHz to 866,4 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 10 866,8 MHz to 867,0 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 13 867,4 MHz to 867,6 MHz
Interrogator Receive 865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz
Tag Transmit 865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 3 916,1 MHz to 916,5 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 6 917,3 MHz to 917,7 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 9 918,5 MHz to 918,9 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 12 919,7 MHz to 920,1 MHz
Interrogator Receive 915,3 MHz to 925,0 MHz
Tag Transmit 915,3 MHz to 920,9 MHz

The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] (R&TTE Directive), article 3.2,
which states that "…. radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effective
...

Final draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2014-12)

HARMONIZED EUROPEAN STANDARD
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 and
in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with power levels up to 4 W;
Part 2: Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

2 Final draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2014-12)

Reference
REN/ERM-TG34-261
Keywords
ID, radio, regulation, RFID, SRD
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: [phone]  Fax: [phone]

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88

Important notice
The present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org
The present document may be made available in electronic versions and/or in print. The content of any electronic and/or
print versions of the present document shall not be modified without the prior written authorization of ETSI. In case of any
existing or perceived difference in contents between such versions and/or in print, the only prevailing document is the
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Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
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of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
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3 Final draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2014-12)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Modal verbs terminology . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 7
2.1 Normative references . 7
2.2 Informative references . 7
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 8
4 Technical requirements specifications . 8
4.1 Environmental profile . 8
4.1.1 Choice of samples for test suite . 8
4.2 Transmitter conformance requirements . 8
4.2.1 Frequency error . 8
4.2.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 8
4.2.3 Effective radiated power . 8
4.2.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 8
4.2.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 8
4.2.6 Transmitter spurious emis sions . 9
4.2.7 Transmission times . 9
4.2.8 Mitigation using DAA . 9
4.3 Receiver conformance requirements . 9
4.3.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 9
4.4 Tag conformance requirements . 9
4.4.1 Radiated power . 9
4.4.2 Unwanted emissions . 9
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 9
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 9
5.1.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 10
5.1.2 Test power sources. 10
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 10
5.3 Essential transmitter test suites . 10
5.3.1 Frequency error . 10
5.3.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 10
5.3.3 Effective radiated power . 10
5.3.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 10
5.3.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 10
5.3.6 Transmitter spurious emis sions . 11
5.3.7 Transmission times . 11
5.3.8 Mitigation using DAA . 11
5.4 Essential receiver test suites . 11
5.4.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 11
5.5 Essential tag test suites . 11
5.5.1 Radiated power . 11
5.5.2 Unwanted emissions . 11
Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table
(HS-RTT) . 12
Annex B (informative): Bibliography . 14
History . 15
ETSI
4 Final draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2014-12)
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://ipr.etsi.org).
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 final draft Harmonized European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM), and is now submitted for the Vote phase of the
ETSI standards EN Approval Procedure.
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to the mandate M/284 issued from the European
Commission under Directive 98/34/EC [i.3] as amended by Directive 98/48/EC [i.4].
The title and reference to the present document are intended to be included in the publication in the Official Journal of
the European Union of titles and references of Harmonized Standard under the Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1].
The requirements relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] are summarized in annex A.
The present document is part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering Radio Frequency Identification Equipment
operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W and in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with
power levels up to 4 W e.r.p. as identified below:
Part 1: "Technical requirements and methods of measurement";
Part 2: "Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".
The present document includes improvements to the previous version of the standard that take advantage of technical
developments within the RFID industry. In addition it includes provisions for RFID to operate in the band 915 MHz to
921 MHz at power levels up to 4 W e.r.p.

Proposed national transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 3 months after ETSI publication
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 6 months after doa
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 18 months after doa

Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "may not", "need", "need not", "will",
"will not", "can" and "cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms
for the expression of provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
ETSI
5 Final draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2014-12)
Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to
cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [i.1]. The
modular structure is shown in ETSI EG 201 399 [i.2].
ETSI
6 Final draft ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2014-12)
1 Scope
The present document applies to RFID interrogators and tags operating together as a system. The interrogators transmit
either within the lower band in up to four specified channels of 200 kHz or in the upper band in up to four specified
channels of 400 kHz. The tags preferably respond with a modulated signal in the adjacent low power channels.
Interrogators may be used with either integral or external antennas.
The present document applies to RFID interrogators used in conjunction with their RFID transponders (tags). The
interrogators preferably operate in the dense interrogator mode in either 200 kHz channels or 400 kHz channels as
applicable using a modulated carrier. The tags respond in the adjacent channels with a modulated signal. Interrogators
may be used with either integral or external antennas.
The types of equipment covered by the present document are as follows:
• fixed interrogators;
• portable interrogators;
• batteryless tags;
• battery assisted tags;
• battery powered tags.
These radio equipment types are capable of operating in all or any part of the frequency band as specified below.
Table 1: Frequencies of operation
Equipment Operating frequencies
Interrogator Transmit channel 4 865,6 MHz to 865,8 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 7 866,2 MHz to 866,4 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 10 866,8 MHz to 867,0 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 13 867,4 MHz to 867,6 MHz
Interrogator Receive 865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz
Tag Transmit 865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 3 916,1 MHz to 916,5 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 6 917,3 MHz to 917,7 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 9 918,5 MHz to 918,9 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 12 919,7 MHz to 920,1 MHz
Interrogator Receive 915,3 MHz to 925,0 MHz
Tag Transmit 915,3 MHz to 920,9 MHz

The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] (R&TTE Directive), article 3.2,
which states that "…. radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to
terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the R&TT
...

HARMONIZED EUROPEAN STANDARD
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 and
in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with power levels up to 4 W;
Part 2: Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

2 ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2015-02)

Reference
REN/ERM-TG34-261
Keywords
ID, radio, regulation, RFID, SRD
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: [phone]  Fax: [phone]

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88

Important notice
The present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org/standards-search
The present document may be made available in electronic versions and/or in print. The content of any electronic and/or
print versions of the present document shall not be modified without the prior written authorization of ETSI. In case of any
existing or perceived difference in contents between such versions and/or in print, the only prevailing document is the
print of the Portable Document Format (PDF) version kept on a specific network drive within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
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If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services:
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No part may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying
and microfilm except as authorized by written permission of ETSI.
The content of the PDF version shall not be modified without the written authorization of ETSI.
The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.

© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 2015.
All rights reserved.
TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP and LTE™ are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and
of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
ETSI
3 ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2015-02)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Modal verbs terminology . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 7
2.1 Normative references . 7
2.2 Informative references . 7
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 8
3.3 Abbreviations . 8
4 Technical requirements specifications . 8
4.1 Environmental profile . 8
4.1.1 Choice of samples for test suite . 8
4.2 Transmitter conformance requirements . 8
4.2.1 Frequency error . 8
4.2.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 8
4.2.3 Effective radiated power . 8
4.2.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 8
4.2.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 9
4.2.6 Transmitter spurious emis sions . 9
4.2.7 Transmission times . 9
4.2.8 Mitigation using DAA . 9
4.3 Receiver conformance requirements . 9
4.3.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 9
4.4 Tag conformance requirements . 9
4.4.1 Radiated power . 9
4.4.2 Unwanted emissions . 9
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 10
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 10
5.1.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 10
5.1.2 Test power sources. 10
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 10
5.3 Essential transmitter test suites . 10
5.3.1 Frequency error . 10
5.3.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 10
5.3.3 Effective radiated power . 10
5.3.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 11
5.3.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 11
5.3.6 Transmitter spurious emis sions . 11
5.3.7 Transmission times . 11
5.3.8 Mitigation using DAA . 11
5.4 Essential receiver test suites . 11
5.4.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 11
5.5 Essential tag test suites . 11
5.5.1 Radiated power . 11
5.5.2 Unwanted emissions . 11
Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table
(HS-RTT) . 12
Annex B (informative): Bibliography . 14
History . 15

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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://ipr.etsi.org).
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 Harmonized European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic
compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM).
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to the mandate M/284 issued from the European
Commission under Directive 98/34/EC [i.3] as amended by Directive 98/48/EC [i.4].
The title and reference to the present document are intended to be included in the publication in the Official Journal of
the European Union of titles and references of Harmonized Standard under the Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1].
The requirements relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] are summarized in annex A.
The present document is part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering Radio Frequency Identification Equipment
operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W and in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with
power levels up to 4 W e.r.p. as identified below:
Part 1: "Technical requirements and methods of measurement";
Part 2: "Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".
The present document includes improvements to the previous version of the standard that take advantage of technical
developments within the RFID industry. In addition it includes provisions for RFID to operate in the band 915 MHz to
921 MHz at power levels up to 4 W e.r.p.

National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 16 February 2015
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 May 2015
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 30 November 2015
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 November 2016

Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "may not", "need", "need not", "will",
"will not", "can" and "cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms
for the expression of provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
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Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to
cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [i.1]. The
modular structure is shown in ETSI EG 201 399 [i.2].
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1 Scope
The present document applies to RFID interrogators and tags operating together as a system. The interrogators transmit
either within the lower band in up to four specified channels of 200 kHz or in the upper band in up to four specified
channels of 400 kHz. The tags preferably respond with a modulated signal in the adjacent low power channels.
Interrogators may be used with either integral or external antennas.
The present document applies to RFID interrogators used in conjunction with their RFID transponders (tags). The
interrogators preferably operate in the dense interrogator mode in either 200 kHz channels or 400 kHz channels as
applicable using a modulated carrier. The tags respond in the adjacent channels with a modulated signal. Interrogators
may be used with either integral or external antennas.
The types of equipment covered by the present document are as follows:
• fixed interrogators;
• portable interrogators;
• batteryless tags;
• battery assisted tags;
• battery powered tags.
These radio equipment types are capable of operating in all or any part of the frequency band as specified below.
Table 1: Frequencies of operation
Equipment Operating frequencies
Interrogator Transmit channel 4 865,6 MHz to 865,8 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 7 866,2 MHz to 866,4 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 10 866,8 MHz to 867,0 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 13 867,4 MHz to 867,6 MHz
Interrogator Receive 865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz
Tag Transmit 865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 3 916,1 MHz to 916,5 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 6 917,3 MHz to 917,7 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 9 918,5 MHz to 918,9 MHz
Interrogator Transmit channel 12 919,7 MHz to 920,1 MHz
Interrogator Receive 915,3 MHz to 925,0 MHz
Tag Transmit 915,3 MHz to 920,9 MHz

The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] (R&TTE Directive), article 3.2,
which states that "…. radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to
terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive [i.1] may apply to equipment within the scope of the present
document.
NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org/.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.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 and in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with power levels up to 4W - Part 2: Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.060.20Sprejemna in oddajna opremaReceiving and transmitting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015en01-julij-2015SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015SLOVENSKI
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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 and
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HARMONIZED EUROPEAN STANDARD SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015

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ETSI ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2015-02) 3 Contents Intellectual Property Rights . 4 Foreword . 4 Modal verbs terminology . 4 Introduction . 5 1 Scope . 6 2 References . 7 2.1 Normative references . 7 2.2 Informative references . 7 3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7 3.1 Definitions . 7 3.2 Symbols . 8 3.3 Abbreviations . 8 4 Technical requirements specifications . 8 4.1 Environmental profile . 8 4.1.1 Choice of samples for test suite . 8 4.2 Transmitter conformance requirements . 8 4.2.1 Frequency error . 8 4.2.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 8 4.2.3 Effective radiated power . 8 4.2.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 8 4.2.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 9 4.2.6 Transmitter spurious emissions . 9 4.2.7 Transmission times . 9 4.2.8 Mitigation using DAA . 9 4.3 Receiver conformance requirements . 9 4.3.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 9 4.4 Tag conformance requirements . 9 4.4.1 Radiated power . 9 4.4.2 Unwanted emissions . 9 5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 10 5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 10 5.1.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 10 5.1.2 Test power sources. 10 5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 10 5.3 Essential transmitter test suites . 10 5.3.1 Frequency error . 10 5.3.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions . 10 5.3.3 Effective radiated power . 10 5.3.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth . 11 5.3.5 Transmitter spectrum masks . 11 5.3.6 Transmitter spurious emissions . 11 5.3.7 Transmission times . 11 5.3.8 Mitigation using DAA . 11 5.4 Essential receiver test suites . 11 5.4.1 Receiver spurious radiations . 11 5.5 Essential tag test suites . 11 5.5.1 Radiated power . 11 5.5.2 Unwanted emissions . 11 Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-RTT) . 12 Annex B (informative): Bibliography . 14 History . 15
ETSI ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2015-02) 4 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://ipr.etsi.org). 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 Harmonized European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM). The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to the mandate M/284 issued from the European Commission under Directive 98/34/EC [i.3] as amended by Directive 98/48/EC [i.4]. The title and reference to the present document are intended to be included in the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of titles and references of Harmonized Standard under the Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1]. The requirements relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] are summarized in annex A. The present document is part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W and in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz with power levels up to 4 W e.r.p. as identified below: Part 1: "Technical requirements and methods of measurement"; Part 2: "Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive". The present document includes improvements to the previous version of the standard that take advantage of technical developments within the RFID industry. In addition it includes provisions for RFID to operate in the band 915 MHz to 921 MHz at power levels up to 4 W e.r.p.
National transposition dates Date of adoption of this EN: 16 February 2015 Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 May 2015 Date of latest publication of new National Standard or endorsement of this EN (dop/e):
30 November 2015 Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 November 2016
Modal verbs terminology In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "may not", "need", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and "cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of provisions). "must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation. SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015

ETSI ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2015-02) 5 Introduction The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [i.1]. The modular structure is shown in ETSI EG 201 399 [i.2]. SIST EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1:2015

ETSI ETSI EN 302 208-2 V2.1.1 (2015-02) 6 1 Scope The present document applies to RFID interrogators and tags operating together as a system. The interrogators transmit either within the lower band in up to four specified channels of 200 kHz or in the upper band in up to four specified channels of 400 kHz. The tags preferably respond with a modulated signal in the adjacent low power channels. Interrogators may be used with either integral or external antennas. The present document applies to RFID interrogators used in conjunction with their RFID transponders (tags). The interrogators preferably operate in the dense interrogator mode in either 200 kHz channels or 400 kHz channels as applicable using a modulated carrier. The tags respond in the adjacent channels with a modulated signal. Interrogators may be used with either integral or external antennas. The types of equipment covered by the present document are as follows: • fixed interrogators; • portable interrogators; • batteryless tags; • battery assisted tags; • battery powered tags. These radio equipment types are capable of operating in all or any part of the frequency band as specified below. Table 1: Frequencies of operation Equipment Operating frequencies Interrogator Transmit channel 4 865,6 MHz to 865,8 MHz Interrogator Transmit channel 7 866,2 MHz to 866,4 MHz Interrogator Transmit channel 10 866,8 MHz to 867,0 MHz Interrogator Transmit channel 13 867,4 MHz to 867,6 MHz Interrogator Receive
865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz Tag Transmit
865,0 MHz to 868,0 MHz Interrogator Transmit channel 3 916,1 MHz to 916,5 MHz Interrogator Transmit channel 6 917,3 MHz to 917,7 MHz Interrogator Transmit channel 9 918,5 MHz to 918,9 MHz Interrogator Transmit channel 12 919,7 MHz to 920,1 MHz Interrogator Receive
915,3 MHz to 925,0 MHz Tag Transmit
915,3 MHz to 920,9 MHz
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] (R&TTE Directive), article 3.2, which states that "…. radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radi
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