SIST EN 301 489-32 V1.1.1:2006

• Abstract:

  The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1] covers the assessment of Ground and Wall-Probing Radar applications (GPR and WPR) and ancillary equipment in respect of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Technical specifications related to the antenna port and emissions from the enclosure port of GPR and WPR are not included in the present document. Such technical specifications are found in the relevant product standards for the effective use of the radio spectrum. The present document specifies the applicable test conditions, performance assessment, and performance criteria for GPR and WPR and the associated ancillary equipment.; Definitions of the types of GPR and WPR covered by the present document are given in annex A. In case of differences (for instance concerning special conditions, definitions, abbreviations) between the present document and the EN 301 489-1 [1], the provisions of the present document take precedence. The environmental classification and the emission and immunity requirements used in the present document are as stated in the EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any special conditions included in the present document.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2006
• ICS: 33.060.20 - Receiving and transmitting equipment
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• 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-Mar-2006
• Due Date: 01-Mar-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Mar-2006
• 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
• Directive:

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  TRRTP124 - Splošni akt o načrtu uporabe radijskih frekvenc (NURF-4)
• Mandate: M/284
• Mandate: M/329
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 489-32 V1.1.1 (2005-06) - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 32: Specific conditions for Ground and Wall Probing Radar applications

Overview

SIST EN 301 489-32 V1.1.1:2006 is a harmonized European standard developed by SIST, based on ETSI EN 301 489-32, which sets out specific requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in relation to Ground Probing Radar (GPR) and Wall Probing Radar (WPR) equipment and their ancillary devices. These types of radar, often referred to as Ground Penetrating Radar and Wall Scanning Radar, are vital tools for investigating sub-surface conditions and structures. The standard ensures that equipment used for such applications meets EMC requirements, minimizing electromagnetic interference and ensuring reliable operations in diverse environments.

This document is intended to be used alongside EN 301 489-1, which specifies common technical EMC requirements for radio equipment and services. SIST EN 301 489-32 focuses on the unique operational conditions and assessment criteria for GPR and WPR equipment, aiming to harmonize electromagnetic emissions and immunity and support compliance with the latest European EMC and radio equipment directives.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  The standard applies to GPR and WPR equipment and their auxiliary devices, detailing test conditions, assessment procedures, and performance criteria specific to these technologies. It does not address antenna port and enclosure emissions, which are covered by relevant product standards.

• Definitions
  Defines Ground Probing Radar (GPR) as equipment for subsurface examination, and Wall Probing Radar (WPR) as systems for non-invasive analysis of wall structures. Further technical definitions and abbreviations are provided for clarity across the GPR and WPR application areas.

• Test Conditions and Arrangements
  Test procedures include requirements for emissions and immunity, with stipulations for different device configurations, including those with interchangeable imaging heads. Operational status verification through analogue or digital monitoring is necessary during testing.

• Performance Assessment
  The standard outlines performance assessment criteria, including maintaining device function, recovery from disruptions, and handling of unintended behaviors. Both continuous and transient disturbances are addressed through tailored performance criteria.

• Emission and Immunity Requirements
  Reference is made to EN 301 489-1 for environmental classification and baseline EMC requirements, ensuring a consistent European approach to electromagnetic emissions and the immunity of radio equipment.

Applications

• Geological and Sub-surface Surveys
  GPR equipment is widely used in geophysical examinations, utility detection, civil engineering, and archaeological explorations to analyze materials beneath the ground without excavation.

• Building and Infrastructure Assessment
  WPR systems support structural analysis, non-destructive testing, and safety assessments in construction and maintenance contexts by providing detailed imaging of materials within walls.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Manufacturers and test labs rely on this EMC standard to ensure products meet the necessary EMC regulations and requirements for market access within the European Union and EFTA.

• Product Development and Certification
  Guidance provided by SIST EN 301 489-32 helps product developers, system integrators, and certification bodies design, test, and validate GPR and WPR systems for robust, compliant deployment.

Related Standards

• EN 301 489-1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Common technical requirements for radio equipment and services
• EN 302 066-1: Technical characteristics and test methods for short range devices; Ground and Wall-Probing Radar applications
• Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive): European law governing electromagnetic compatibility of equipment (replaces Directive 89/336/EEC).
• Directive 2014/53/EU (RED): Radio Equipment Directive, governing equipment using the radio spectrum.

Keywords: EMC, GPR, WPR, electromagnetic compatibility, ground probing radar, wall probing radar, radio equipment, standardization, compliance, emissions, immunity, SIST, ETSI, short range devices, regulation.

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STANDARD
ETSI EN 301 489-32 V1.1.1 (2005-09)Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) Electromagnetic compatibilityand Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)standard for radio equipment and services;Part 32: Specific conditions forGround and Wall Probing Radar applications
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Contents Intellectual Property Rights.4 Foreword.4 1 Scope.5 2 References.5 3 Definitions and abbreviations.6 3.1 Definitions.6 3.2 Abbreviations.6 4 Test conditions.6 4.1 General.6 4.2 Arrangements for test signals.6 4.3 Exclusion bands.6 4.3.1 Exclusion bands for receivers.7 4.3.2 Exclusion band for transmitters.7 4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers.7 4.5 Normal test modulation.7 5 Performance assessment.7 5.1 General.7 5.2 Equipment which can provide a continuous communications link.7 5.3 Equipment which does not provide a continuous communications link.7 5.4 Ancillary equipment.7 5.5 Equipment classification.7 6 Performance criteria.8 6.1 General performance criteria.8 6.2 Performance table.8 6.3 Performance criteria for Continuous phenomena applied to Transmitters (CT).8 6.4 Performance criteria for Transient phenomena applied to Transmitters (TT).8 6.5 Performance criteria for Continuous phenomena applied to Receivers (CR).8 6.6 Performance criteria for Transient phenomena applied to Receivers (TR).8 6.7 Performance criteria for ancillary equipment tested on a stand alone basis.9 7 Applicability overview.9 7.1 Emission.9 7.1.1 General.9 7.1.2 Special conditions.9 7.2 Immunity.9 7.2.1 General.9 7.2.2 Special conditions.9 Annex A (informative): Definitions of types of the GPR and WPR in the scope of the present document.10 Annex B (informative): The EN title in the official languages.11 History.12
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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 Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) 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 a mandate from the European Commission issued under Council Directive 98/34/EC [4] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. The present document is intended to become a Harmonized Standard, the reference of which will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility ("the EMC Directive") (89/336/EEC [3] as amended) and 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 ("the R&TTE Directive" [2]). The present document is part 32 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in
EN 301 489-1 [1].
National transposition dates Date of adoption of this EN: 26 August 2005 Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 November 2005 Date of latest publication of new National Standard or endorsement of this EN (dop/e):
31 May 2006 Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 May 2007
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1 Scope The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1] covers the assessment of Ground and Wall-Probing Radar applications (GPR and WPR) and ancillary equipment in respect of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Technical specifications related to the antenna port and emissions from the enclosure port of GPR and WPR are not included in the present document. Such technical specifications are found in the relevant product standards for the effective use of the radio spectrum. The present document specifies the applicable test conditions, performance assessment, and performance criteria for GPR and WPR and the associated ancillary equipment. Definitions of the types of GPR and WPR covered by the present document are given in annex A. In case of differences (for instance concerning special conditions, definitions, abbreviations) between the present document and the EN 301 489-1 [1], the provisions of the present document take precedence. The environmental classification and the emission and immunity requirements used in the present doc
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