SIST EN 301 489-7:2001
(Main)ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS)
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 301 489-7:2001 is a harmonized European standard developed by SIST, based on ETSI EN 301 489-7, covering Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements for mobile and portable radio equipment and ancillary equipment operating in digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS). This document is a critical part of the EMC framework and applies specifically to devices transmitting and receiving speech and/or data in GSM and DCS networks, as well as associated ancillary equipment.
This standard supports compliance with the EMC Directive and the R&TTE Directive (Article 3.1b), ensuring that radio devices and services minimize electromagnetic interference and maintain operational integrity within the defined radio spectrum. EMC requirements for maritime equipment are not included in this scope.
Key Topics
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in Telecommunications: Defines the necessary conditions mobile and portable GSM and DCS devices must meet to avoid causing or being affected by unwanted electromagnetic disturbances.
- Testing and Performance Assessment: Provides specific test conditions, performance assessment procedures, and criteria for GSM and DCS mobile/portable radio equipment and their ancillary components.
- Emission and Immunity Requirements: Outlines emission limits and immunity requirements that ensure equipment does not interfere with other services and maintains performance in the presence of electromagnetic phenomena.
- Compliance and Harmonization: Aligns with harmonized European EMC standards to support equipment certification, reference publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities, and mutual recognition among EU Member States.
- Equipment and Ancillaries Covered: Applies to GSM Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2+, and DCS 1800 MHz systems, including devices intended for fixed use while connected to AC mains, but excludes GSM base stations.
Applications
SIST EN 301 489-7:2001 is directly applicable in the following contexts:
- Product Design & Testing: Manufacturers of GSM and DCS mobile phones, portable radios, and related accessories must ensure their products comply with the specified EMC requirements and testing procedures before market release.
- Certification and CE Marking: Compliance with the standard is essential for demonstrating conformity to the EMC and R&TTE Directives, enabling CE marking and legal market access throughout the EU.
- Quality Assurance & Procurement: Organizations procuring mobile network devices can reference this standard to specify requirements for EMC performance and guarantee interoperability and safety.
- Regulatory Compliance: Used by regulatory bodies and test laboratories for type approval and ongoing compliance of mobile and portable equipment operating on GSM and DCS networks.
Related Standards
- EN 301 489-1: Common technical EMC requirements for radio equipment and services. SIST EN 301 489-7:2001 must be understood and applied together with this generic part.
- ETSI Functional Radio Standards: Define operational requirements and test methods for GSM and DCS equipment, referenced throughout SIST EN 301 489-7.
- R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC): Establishes essential requirements for radio and telecommunications terminal equipment.
- EMC Directive (89/336/EEC): Sets the framework for electromagnetic compatibility across electronic and electrical equipment.
- Other Parts of EN 301 489 Series: Cover EMC requirements for other specific radio equipment such as base stations, paging devices, DECT equipment, and various radio communication devices.
By adhering to SIST EN 301 489-7:2001, manufacturers and service providers ensure reliable operation, reduced electromagnetic interference, and compliance with European regulations for GSM and DCS mobile and portable radio equipment. This standard plays a pivotal role in supporting interoperability, safety, and quality in wireless communication environments.
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- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2009
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 489-7:2001 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 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS)". 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 301 489-7:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.99 - Other equipment for radiocommunications; 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM); 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 489-7:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 301 489-7 V1.2.1:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 301 489-7:2001 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.ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS)33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.070.50Globalni sistem za mobilno telekomunikacijo (GSM)Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)33.060.99Druga oprema za radijske komunikacijeOther equipment for radiocommunicationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 489-7 Version 1.1.1SIST EN 301 489-7:2001en01-september-2001SIST EN 301 489-7:2001SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
ETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectroMagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part7:Specificconditionsformobileandportableradioandancillaryequipmentofdigitalcellularradiotelecommunicationssystems(GSMandDCS)SIST EN 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)2ReferenceDEN/ERM-EMC-219-7KeywordsEMC,GSM,GSM_Phase1,GSM_Phase2,GSM_Phase2_Plus,radio,regulationETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-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 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.5Foreword.51Scope.72References.73Definitionsandabbreviations.83.1Definitions.83.2Abbreviations.84Testconditions.94.1General.94.2Arrangementsfortestsignals.94.2.1Arrangementsforestablishingacommunicationslink.94.2.1.1Calibrationoftheoverallaudiolinkperformance.94.2.1.2MeasurementoftheaudiolevelatthespeechoutputoftheEUT.114.2.2Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputoftransmitters.124.2.3Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputoftransmitters.124.2.4Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputofreceivers.124.2.5Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputofreceivers.134.2.6Idlemode.134.3Exclusionbands.134.3.1Receiverandreceiversofduplextransceiversexclusionband.134.3.2Transmitterexclusionband.134.4Narrowbandresponsesofreceiversandreceiversofduplextransceivers.134.5Normaltestmodulation.145Performanceassessment.145.1General.145.2Equipmentwhichcanprovideacontinuouscommunicationslink.145.2.1Equipmentwithanaloguespeechcircuits.145.2.2Equipmentwithoutanaloguespeechcircuits.145.3Equipmentwhichdoesnotprovideacontinuouscommunicationslink.145.4Ancillaryequipment.145.5Equipmentclassification.146Performancecriteria.156.1General.156.2PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(CT).156.3PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(TT).156.4PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoReceivers(CR).166.5PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoReceivers(TR).166.6Performancecriteriaforancillaryequipmenttestedonastandalonebasis.167Applicabilityoverview.167.1Emission.167.1.1General.167.1.2Specialconditions.167.2Immunity.177.2.1General.177.2.2Specialconditions.17SIST EN 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)4AnnexA(informative):Examplesofmobileandportableradioandancillaryequipmentfordigitalcellularradiotelecommunicationssystemswithinthescopeofthepresentdocument.19A.1Mobileandportableradioequipment,andancillaryequipmentmeetingPhase1,Phase2,andPhase2+requirementsofGSM450MHz,900MHzorDCS1800MHzdigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem.19History.20SIST EN 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)5IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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[9](asamended)layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulation.Thepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301489-1[1],isintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedEMCStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility(the"EMCDirective"89/336/EEC[3]asamended),andtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity(the"R&TTEDirective"1999/5/EC[2]).Thepresentdocumentispart7ofamulti-partENcoveringtheElectroMagneticCompatibility(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 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)6Part16:"Specificconditionsforanaloguecellularradiocommunicationsequipment,mobileandportable";Part17:"SpecificconditionsforWidebanddataandHIPERLANequipment";Part18:"SpecificconditionsforTerrestrialTrunkedRadio(TETRA)equipment";Part19:"SpecificconditionsforReceiveOnlyMobileEarthStations(ROMES)operatinginthe1,5GHzbandprovidingdatacommunications";Part20:"SpecificconditionsforMobileEarthStations(MES)usedintheMobileSatelliteServices(MSS)";Part22:"SpecificconditionsforgroundbasedVHFaeronauticalmobileandfixedradioequipment".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:22September2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31December2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30June2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31December2003SIST EN 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)71ScopeThepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301489-1[1],coverstheassessmentofradioequipmentmeetingPhase1,Phase2,andPhase2+GSMandDCSdigitalcellularmobileandportableradioequipmenttransmittingandreceivingspeechand/ordata,andoperatingindigitalcellularradiotelecommunicationssystems,andassociatedancillaryequipmentinrespectofElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC).Technicalspecificationsrelatedtotheantennaportandemissionsfromtheenclosureportofradioequipmentarenotincludedinthepresentdocument.Suchtechnicalspecificationsarefoundintherelevantproductstandardsfortheeffectiveuseoftheradiospectrum.Thepresentdocumentspecifiestheapplicabletestconditions,performanceassessmentandperformancecriteriaforPhase1,Phase2,andPhase2+GSMandDCSdigitalcellularmobileandportableradioequipment,transmittingandreceivingspeechand/ordata,andassociatedancillaryequipment.ExamplesofdigitalcellularmobileandportableradioequipmentcoveredbythepresentdocumentaregiveninannexA.Incaseofdifferences(forinstanceconcerningspecialconditions,definitions,abbreviations)betweenthepresentdocumentandEN301489-1[1],theprovisionsofthepresentdocumenttakeprecedence.Basestationequipment(BTSandBSS)operatingwithinnetworkinfrastructureisoutsidethescopeofthepresentdocument.However,thepresentdocumentdoescovermobileandportableequipmentthatisintendedtobeoperatedinafixedlocationwhileconnectedtotheACmains(seeclause5.5).TheenvironmentclassificationandtheemissionandimmunityrequirementsusedinthepresentdocumentareasstatedinEN301489-1[1],exceptforanyspecialconditionsincludedinthepresentdocument.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.[1]ETSIEN301489-1:"ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part1:Commontechnicalrequirements".[2]Directive1999/5/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity.[3]CouncilDirective89/336/EECof3May1989ontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility.[4]ETSII-ETS300034-1:"Europeandigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase1);Radiosubsystemlinkcontrol(GSM05.08)".[5]ETSII-ETS300034-2:"Europeandigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase1);Radiosubsystemlinkcontrol;Part2:DCSextension(GSM05.08-DCS)".[6]ETSIETS300578:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2);Radiosubsystemlinkcontrol(GSM05.08version4.22.1)".[7]ETSITS100911:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Radiosubsystemlinkcontrol(GSM05.08version6.2.0Release1997)".SIST EN 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)8[8]ITU-TRecommendationP.64:"Telephonetransmissionquality,Telephoneinstallations,Locallinenetworks,Objectiveelectro-acousticalmeasurements.Determinationofsensitivity/frequencycharacteristicsoflocaltelephonesystems".[9]Directive98/34/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof22June1998layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulations.[10]ITU-TRecommendationP.76:"Determinationofloudnessratings;fundamentalprinciples".3Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsofEN301489-1[1],clause3andthefollowingapply.idlemode:modeofoperationofareceiveroratransceiver,wheretheEquipmentUnderTest(EUT)ispowered,availableforserviceandavailabletorespondtoarequesttosetupacall.RXQUAL:measureofthereceivedsignalquality,whichisgeneratedbythemobileorportableequipment,foruseasacriterionintheRadioFrequency(RF)powercontrolandhandoverprocesses.Formoreinformationsee:-I-ETS300034-1[4]clause8.2forPhase1GSM900equipment;-I-ETS300034-2[5]clause8.2forPhase1DCS1800equipment;or-ETS300578[6]clause8.2forPhase2GSM900orPhase2DCS1800equipment;-TS100911[7]clause8.2forPhase2+GSM900orPhase2+DCS1800equipment.3.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:ACAlternatingCurrentARFCNAbsoluteRadioFrequencyChannelNumber(seenote)BCCHBroadcastControlChannel(seenote)BSBaseStationBSSBaseStationSystemBTSBaseTransceiverStationCCCHCommonControlChannel(seenote)CRContinuousphenomenaappliedtoReceivers(clause6.4)CTContinuousphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(clause6.2)DCDirectCurrentDTXDiscontinuousTransmission(seenote)EMCElectromagneticCompatibilityEUTEquipmentUnderTestLISNLineImpedanceStabilizingNetworkMRPMouthReferencePoint(artificialhead)RFRadioFrequencyrmsrootmeansquareRXQUALReceiverQuality(seenote)SPLSoundPressureLevelTRTransientphenomenaappliedtoReceivers(clause6.5)TTTransientphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(clause6.3)NOTE:Referto(GSM)functionalradiostandardsforfurtherdetails.SIST EN 301 489-7:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-7V1.1.1(2000-09)94TestconditionsForthepurposeofthepresentdocument,thetestconditionsofEN301489-1[1],clause4,shallapplyasappropriate.Furtherproductrelatedtestconditionsfordigitalcellularmobileandportableradioequipmentarespecifiedinthepresentdocument.4.1GeneralForemissionandimmunityteststhetestmodulation,testarrangements,etc.,asspecifiedinthepresentdocument,clauses4.1to4.5,shallapply.WhenevertheEquipmentUnderTest(EUT)isprovidedwithadetachableantenna,theEUTshallbetestedwiththeantennafittedinamannertypicalofnormalintendeduse,unlessspecifiedotherwise.4.2ArrangementsfortestsignalsTheprovisionsofEN301489-1[1],clause4.2shallapply.4.2.1ArrangementsforestablishingacommunicationslinkThenominalfrequencyofthewantedRFinputsignal(forthereceivers)shallbeselectedbysettingtheAbsoluteRadioFrequencyChannelNumber(ARFCN)toanappropriatenumber(e.g.incaseofGSM900MHzthisis60to65,andincaseofGSM1800MHzthisis690to706).Acommunicationlinkshallbesetupwithasuitablebasestationsimulator(hereaftercalled"thetestsystem").WhentheEUTisrequiredtobeinthetransmit/receivemode,thefollowingconditionsshallbemet:-theEUTshallbecommandedtooperateatmaximumtransmitpower;-thedownlinkRXQUALshallbemonitored.4.2.1.1CalibrationoftheoverallaudiolinkperformancePriortothetestsequence,thereferencelevelofthespeechoutputsignalonboththedownlinkanduplinkshallberecordedonthetestinstrumentation,asshowninfigure1.Iftheequipmentdoesnotincludeacousticaltransducers(e.g.amicrophoneorloudspeaker)theequivalentelectricalreferencelevelsshallbespecifiedbythemanufacturer.Thevoiceprocessormayo
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