SIST EN 301 489-20:2001
(Main)Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 20: Specific conditions for Mobile Earth Stations (MES) used in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)
General Information
- Abstract
This standard has one common requirements part plus specific parts for each of the radio equipment and services. This harmonised standard under the EMC Directive and article 3.1b of the R&TTE Dirctive. This does not include EMC requirements for equipment covered by the Marine Equipment Directive.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2001
- Technical Committee
- RES - Radio equipment and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2001
Overview
SIST EN 301 489-20:2001 sets specific requirements on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for Mobile Earth Stations (MES) used within Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). Published by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this standard is harmonized under the EMC Directive and complies with Article 3.1b of the R&TTE Directive, addressing essential regulatory requirements for radio equipment operating in satellite communication environments. These guidelines are crucial for manufacturers and operators of MES, ensuring that devices function reliably without causing or being affected by electromagnetic interference.
SIST EN 301 489-20:2001 works in conjunction with EN 301 489-1, defining both common and MES-specific EMC performance criteria, test methods, and applicability. It does not address equipment regulated under the Marine Equipment Directive.
Key Topics
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Guarantees that MES and related ancillary equipment operate without causing disruptiveness or being unduly affected by electromagnetic disturbances in their environment.
- MES Scope: Applies to various Mobile Earth Stations including portable, vehicle-mounted, fixed, and handheld devices intended for MSS across a range of frequency bands.
- Testing and Assessment: Details standardized emission and immunity test methods, test signal arrangements, and configurations to cover operational scenarios.
- Performance Criteria: Sets out minimum performance levels during continuous and transient disturbances, focusing on reliability, maintenance of communications links, and prevention of unintentional transmission.
- Applicability: Emphasizes that these requirements apply to MES used solely within the MSS, with clearly defined exceptions and conditions tied to the operational environment.
Applications
SIST EN 301 489-20:2001 is vital for several sectors involving satellite communications:
- Manufacturers: Ensures mobile earth stations meet EMC regulatory requirements before market entry, supporting CE marking and conformance with European Directives.
- Test Laboratories: Provides test sequences and criteria to assess MES against harmonized EMC standards for both emission and immunity.
- Satellite Network Operators: Assures that deployed MES devices will not interfere with other electronic systems or communication networks and remain robust against external electromagnetic interference.
- Fleet and Critical Communications: Particularly important for transportation, emergency response, and industries relying on MSS, safeguarding communication reliability in mission-critical applications.
- Equipment Integrators: Aids in integrating MES with host equipment or within complex systems without risking non-compliance or operational interference.
Related Standards
Implementing EMC for MES in MSS is anchored by a family of standards and directives:
- EN 301 489-1: Common requirements for all radio equipment and services.
- EN 301 481, EN 301 441, EN 301 442, EN 301 444: Provide related ESS and MES standards for specific frequency bands and equipment types.
- Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive): Establishes essential EMC requirements within the EU.
- Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive): Governs radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.
- ITU Radio Regulations: Defines technical terms and conditions for international radio spectrum use.
Staying compliant with SIST EN 301 489-20:2001 assures that mobile earth stations for satellite communications maintain high reliability, interoperability, and market acceptance in both European and global contexts. For full compliance, cross-reference with product-specific standards and updates to overarching regulatory directives is recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 489-20:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 20: Specific conditions for Mobile Earth Stations (MES) used in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)". This standard covers: This standard has one common requirements part plus specific parts for each of the radio equipment and services. This harmonised standard under the EMC Directive and article 3.1b of the R&TTE Dirctive. This does not include EMC requirements for equipment covered by the Marine Equipment Directive.
This standard has one common requirements part plus specific parts for each of the radio equipment and services. This harmonised standard under the EMC Directive and article 3.1b of the R&TTE Dirctive. This does not include EMC requirements for equipment covered by the Marine Equipment Directive.
SIST EN 301 489-20:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.01 - Radiocommunications in general; 33.070.40 - Satellite; 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 489-20:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/284, T-353. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Elektromagnetna združljivost (EMC) in zadeve v zvezi z radijskim spektrom (ERM) - Standard elektromagnetne združljivosti (EMC) za radijsko opremo in storitve - 20. del: Posebni pogoji za mobilne zemeljske postaje (MES) v okviru mobilnih satelitskih storitev (MSS)Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 20: Specific conditions for Mobile Earth Stations (MES) used in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.070.40SatelitSatellite33.060.01Radijske komunikacije na splošnoRadiocommunications in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 489-20 Version 1.1.1SIST EN 301 489-20:2001en01-september-2001SIST EN 301 489-20:2001SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301489-20V1.1.1(2000-12)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part20:SpecificconditionsforMobileEarthStations(MES)usedintheMobileSatelliteServices(MSS)SIST EN 301 489-20:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-20V1.1.1(2000-12)2ReferenceDEN/ERM-EMC-219-20KeywordsEMC,earthstation,radio,MSS,regulation,satellite,testingETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°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:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 489-20:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-20V1.1.1(2000-12)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.62References.63Definitionsandabbreviations.73.1Definitions.73.2Abbreviations.74Testconditions.84.1General.84.2Arrangementsfortestsignals.84.2.1Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputoftransmitters.94.2.2Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputoftransmitters.94.2.3Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputofreceivers.104.2.4Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputofreceivers.104.2.5Arrangementsfortestingtransmitterandreceivertogether(asasystem).104.3Exclusionbands.104.3.1Transmitterexclusionband.104.3.2Receiverexclusionbands.104.4Narrowbandresponsesofreceivers.105Performanceassessment.115.1General.115.2MESconnectedtohostequipment.115.2.1AlternativeA:combinedequipment.115.2.2AlternativeB:useofatestjig.115.3Ancillaryequipment.115.4Equipmentclassification.126Performancecriteria.126.1General.126.2PerformancecriteriaforContinuousPhenomena(CP).126.3PerformancecriteriaforTransientPhenomena(TP).127Applicabilityoverview.137.1Emission.137.1.1General.137.1.2Specialconditions.137.2Immunity.137.2.1General.137.2.2Specialconditions.13AnnexA(normative):DefinitionsofMESswithinthescopeofthepresentdocument.14A.1MESsoperatingwithin1,6GHz/2,4GHzband.14A.2MESsoperatingwithinthe1,5GHz/1,6GHz.14A.3MESsoperatingwithin2,0GHzband.14A.4MESsoperatingbelow1GHz.15A.5MESsoperatinginthe11/12/14GHzfrequencybands.15Bibliography.16History.17SIST EN 301 489-20:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-20V1.1.1(2000-12)4IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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.ForewordThisCandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM).ThepresentdocumenthasbeenproducedbyETSIinresponsetoamandatefromtheEuropeanCommissionissuedundertheCouncilDirective98/34/EC[5](asamended)layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulation.Thepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301489-1[1],isintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedEMCStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility(the"EMCDirective"89/336/EEC[3]asamended),andtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity(the"R&TTEDirective"1999/5/EC[2]).Thepresentdocumentispart20ofamulti-partdeliverablecoveringtheElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Commontechnicalrequirements";Part2:"Specificconditionsforradiopagingequipment";Part3:"SpecificconditionsforShort-RangeDevices(SRD)operatingonfrequenciesbetween9kHzand40GHz";Part4:"Specificconditionsforfixedradiolinksandancillaryequipmentandservices";Part5:"SpecificconditionsforPrivatelandMobileRadio(PMR)andancillaryequipment(speechandnon-speech)";Part6:"SpecificconditionsforDigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT)equipment";Part7:"Specificconditionsformobileandportableradioandancillaryequipmentofdigitalcellularradiotelecommunicationssystems(GSMandDCS)";Part8:"SpecificconditionsforGSMbasestations";Part9:"SpecificconditionsforwirelessmicrophonesandsimilarRadioFrequency(RF)audiolinkequipment";Part10:"SpecificconditionsforFirst(CT1andCT1+)andSecondGenerationCordlessTelephone(CT2)equipment";Part11:"SpecificconditionsforFMbroadcastingtransmitters";Part12:"SpecificconditionsforEarthStationsoperatedinthefrequencyrangesbetween4GHzand30GHzintheFixedSatelliteService(FSS)";Part13:"SpecificconditionsforCitizens'Band(CB)radioandancillaryequipment(speechandnon-speech)";Part15:"Specificconditionsforcommerciallyavailableamateurradioequipment";SIST EN 301 489-20:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-20V1.1.1(2000-12)5Part16:"Specificconditionsforanaloguecellularradiocommunicationsequipment,mobileandportable";Part17:"SpecificconditionsforWidebanddataandHIPERLANequipment";Part18:"SpecificconditionsforTerrestrialTrunkedRadio(TETRA)equipment";Part19:"SpecificconditionsforReceiveOnlyMobileEarthStations(ROMES)operatinginthe1,5GHzbandprovidingdatacommunications";Part20:"SpecificconditionsforMobileEarthStations(MES)usedintheMobileSatelliteServices(MSS)";Part22:"SpecificconditionsforgroundbasedVHFaeronauticalmobileandfixedradioequipment".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:17November2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):28February2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31August2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31August2002SIST EN 301 489-20:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-20V1.1.1(2000-12)61ScopeThepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301489-1[1],coverstheassessmentofMobileEarthStations(MES)asdefinedinannexAusedwithinSatelliteradioservices,andancillaryequipmentinrespectofElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC).Technicalspecificationsrelatedtotheantennaportandemissionsfromtheenclosureportoftheequipmentarenotincludedinthepresentdocument.Suchtechnicalspecificationsarefoundintherelevantproductstandardsfortheeffectiveuseoftheradiospectrum.Thepresentdocumentspecifiestheapplicabletestconditions,performanceassessmentandperformancecriteriaforMESsandfortheassociatedancillaryequipment.Incaseofdifferences(forinstanceconcerningspecialconditions,definitions,abbreviations)betweenthepresentdocumentandEN301489-1[1],theprovisionsofthepresentdocumenttakeprecedence.TheenvironmentalclassificationandtheemissionandimmunityrequirementsusedinthepresentdocumentareasstatedinEN301489-1[1],exceptforanyspecialconditionsincludedinthepresentdocument.Theapplicableenvironment(s)referredtoinEN301489-1[1]wheretheMESmaybeused,shallbedeclaredbythemanufacturer.Foramultimoderadiostation,thepresentdocumentonlyappliestotheradiostationwhenoperatedintheMobileSatelliteServicemode.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,subsequentrevisionsdoapply.• Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.[1]ETSIEN301489-1(V1.2.1)(2000):"ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part1:Commontechnicalrequirements".[2]Directive1999/5/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity.[3]CouncilDirective89/336/EECof3May1989ontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility.[4]ITURadioRegulations(1998).[5]Directive98/34/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof22June1998layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulations.SIST EN 301 489-20:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-20V1.1.1(2000-12)73Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsgiveninEN301489-1[1],clause3,andthefollowingapply:carrier-onstate(allocatedachannel):stateofanMESwhenitistransmittingasignalinacontinuousoranon-continuousmodecarrier-offstate(idlemode):stateofanMESwhenitispowered-onbutnottransmittingasignal,i.e.notinacarrier-onstatehostequipment:anyequipmentwhichhascompleteuserfunctionalitywhennotconnectedtotheMES,andtowhichconnectionisnecessaryfortheMEStoofferadditionalfunctionalityInstallableEquipment(IE),InternallyMountedEquipment(IME)andExternallyMountedEquipment(EME):InstallableEquipment(IE)isanequipmentwhichisintendedtobeinstalledinavehicle.AnIEmayconsistofoneorseveralmodules.TheIEiscomposedofmodulesintendedtobeexternallymountedanddeclaredbythemanufacturerasExternallyMountedEquipment(EME).Theremainingmodule(s)aredefinedasInternallyMountedEquipment(IME)multimodeMES:indicatesequipmentthataccommodatesradiostationsofdifferentradiosystems.occupiedbandwidth:seeITURadioRegulations[4],partA,chapter1,TerminologyRR147.PortableEquipment(PE):isgenerallyintendedtobeself-contained,freestandingandportable.APEwouldnormallyconsistofasinglemodule,butmayconsistofseveralinterconnectedmodules.NOTE:Morethanoneoftheequipmentclassificationscanapplytocert
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