SIST EN 302 208-2 V1.1.1:2005

• Abstract:

  Preparation of a harmonised standard under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive covering Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) equipment operating in the band 865 - 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2005
• ICS: 33.060.99 - Other equipment for radiocommunications
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• Technical Committee: RES - Radio equipment and systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2005
• 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
• Mandate: M/284
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 302 208-2 V1.1.1 (2004-09) - 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; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

• Official Journal Project Relation: SIST EN 302 208-2 V1.2.1:2008 - 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 - Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
• Effective Date: 25-Jan-2010

Overview

SIST EN 302 208-2 V1.1.1:2005 is a harmonized European standard that addresses electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) equipment operating in the 865 MHz to 868 MHz band, with power levels up to 2 watts. Developed under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), this standard sets out essential requirements to ensure that RFID devices optimally use spectrum resources and do not cause harmful interference. The standard provides a framework for compliance and conformity assessment within the European regulatory environment, supporting the development and deployment of RFID technologies across various sectors.

Key Topics

• Applicability Scope:

  • Covers RFID interrogators (fixed and portable), as well as RFID tags (batteryless, battery-assisted, and battery-powered).
  • Focuses on equipment operating in the specified 865–868 MHz frequency band with maximum power limits up to 2 W.
  • Encompasses both integral and external antenna configurations.

• Essential Technical Requirements:

  • General performance criteria for interrogators.
  • Transmitter characteristics: frequency error, frequency stability under low voltage, effective radiated power, antenna beamwidth, spectrum mask, spurious emissions, and permissible transmission times.
  • Receiver characteristics: threshold in listen mode, listen time, blocking or desensitization in listen mode, and spurious emissions.
  • Tag emissions: requirements for emissions outside of designated sub-band edges.

• Conformity Assessment:

  • Outlines testing procedures and measurement uncertainties for technical parameters.
  • Applies harmonized methods for verification of compliance with the standard, using defined test suites for transmitters, receivers, and tags.
  • References environmental and power supply test conditions.

• Modular Standard Structure:

  • Designed as part of a modular suite supporting R&TTE compliance.
  • Built to accommodate future additions in frequency bands or equipment functionalities without altering existing requirements.

Applications

Industrial & Commercial Sectors

• Logistics and Supply Chain: Ensures RFID systems in warehouses, transportation, and inventory management operate without causing interference, supporting reliable item tracking and management.
• Retail: Facilitates deployment of RFID point-of-sale, shelving, and anti-theft systems that comply with radio and EMC requirements across EU markets.
• Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals: Supports asset tracking, patient management, and equipment identification in sensitive radio environments.
• Manufacturing: Enables automated process control, asset monitoring, and product tracking utilizing RFID within the specified frequency band.

Regulatory & Market Compliance

• CE Marking: Equipment complying with SIST EN 302 208-2 is eligible for CE marking under the Radio Equipment Directive, streamlining access to the European market.
• Harmonized Approach: Provides manufacturers, integrators, and users with a single, harmonized standard for the designated RFID frequency band, reducing complexity and ensuring consistent performance.

Related Standards

• EN 302 208-1: Covers technical requirements and methods of measurement for RFID equipment in the 865–868 MHz band.
• EN 301 489-1: Specifies generic electromagnetic compatibility requirements for radio equipment.
• EN 301 489-3: Details specific EMC requirements for short-range devices, including RFID.
• CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03: Recommends frequency bands and power levels for short-range devices across Europe.
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC): Defines essential requirements for radio and telecommunications terminal equipment in the European Union.

By adhering to SIST EN 302 208-2 V1.1.1:2005, manufacturers and users of RFID equipment ensure legal compliance, interoperability, and reliable performance in terms of electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum use, facilitating the widespread adoption of RFID technology in Europe.

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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; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 302 208-2 Version 1.1.1
ICS:
33.060.99 Druga oprema za radijske Other equipment for
komunikacije radiocommunications
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)

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;
Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2
of the R&TTE Directive
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Reference
DEN/ERM-TG34-001-2
Keywords
ID, radio, regulation, short range, terrestrial
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.5
Foreword.5
Introduction .6
1 Scope.8
2 References.8
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .9
3.1 Definitions.9
3.2 Symbols.9
3.3 Abbreviations.9
4 Technical requirements specifications.9
4.1 Interrogators.9
4.1.1 General performance criteria .9
4.2 Transmitter requirements.9
4.2.1 Frequency error.9
4.2.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions .10
4.2.3 Effective radiated power.10
4.2.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth.10
4.2.5 Transmitter spectrum mask.10
4.2.6 Spurious emissions.10
4.2.7 Transmission times.10
4.3 Receiver requirements.10
4.3.1 Receiver threshold in listen mode.10
4.3.2 Listen time.10
4.3.3 Blocking or desensitisation in listen mode .10
4.3.4 Spurious emissions.10
4.4 Tag requirements.11
4.4.1 Emissions outside sub-band edges.11
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements.11
5.1 Essential radio test suites.11
5.1.1 Environmental conditions for testing.11
5.1.1.1 Normal and extreme test conditions.11
5.1.1.2 Test power sources.11
5.1.2 Choice of samples for test suite .11
5.1.3 Transmitter test suites.11
5.1.3.1 Frequency error.11
5.1.3.2 Frequency stability under low voltage conditions.11
5.1.3.3 Effective radiated power .11
5.1.3.4 Transmitter antenna beamwidth .11
5.1.3.5 Transmitter spectrum mask.11
5.1.3.6 Spurious emissions.11
5.1.3.7 Transmission times.12
5.1.4 Receiver test suites.12
5.1.4.1 Receiver threshold in listen mode .12
5.1.4.2 Listen time.12
5.1.4.3 Blocking or desensitisation in listen mode.12
5.1.4.4 Spurious emissions.12
5.1.5 Tag test suites .12
5.1.5.1 Emissions outside sub-band edges .12
6 Interpretation of the measurement results .12
Annex A (normative): The EN Requirements Table (EN-RT) .14
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Annex B (informative): Bibliography.15
Annex C (informative): The EN title in the official languages .16
History .17

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Intellectual Property Rights
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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 (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 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").
Technical specifications relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [1] are given 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, as identified below:
Part 1: "Technical requirements and methods of measurement";
Part 2 "Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".

National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 3 September 2004
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 December 2004
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 30 June 2005
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 June 2006

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Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards designed to fit in a modular structure to cover all radio and
telecommunications terminal equipment under the R&TTE Directive [1]. Each standard is a module in the structure.
The modular structure is shown in figure 1.

Disability*
3.3f
Emergency*
3.3e
Fraud*
3.3d
3.3c
Privacy*
No harm to the network*
3.3b
* If needed
Scoped by
Inter-working via the network*
equipment
3.3a class or type
Inter-working with the network
Use of spectrum
3.2
New radio harmonized standards
Spectrum
Scoped by frequency and/or equipment type
Radio Product EMC
EN 301 489 multi-part EMC standard
3.1b
EMC
Generic and product standards also notified under EMC Directive
- If needed, new standards for human exposure to
Electromagnetic Fields,
- if needed, new standards for acoustic safety
3.1a
Standards also notified under LV Directive
Safety
Non-radio Radio (RE)
TTE Non-TTE
Figure 1: Modular structure for the various standards used under the R&TTE Directive [1]
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The left hand edge of the figure 1 shows the different clauses of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive [1].
For article 3.3 various horizontal boxes are shown. Dotted lines indicate that at the time of publication of the present
document essential requirements in these areas have to be adopted by the Commission. If such essential requirements
are adopted, and as far and as long as they are applicable, they will justify individual standards whose scope is likely to
be specified by function or interface type.
The vertical boxes show the standards under article 3.2 for the use of the radio spectrum by radio equipment. The
scopes of these standards are specified either by frequency (normally in the case where frequency bands are
harmonized) or by radio equipment type.
For article 3.1b the diagram shows EN 301 489, the multi-part product EMC standard for radio used under the
EMC Directive [8].
For article 3.1a the diagram shows the existing safety standards currently used under the LV Directive [7] and new
standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields. New standards covering acoustic safety may also be
required.
The bottom of the figure shows the relationship of the standards to radio equipment and telecommunications terminal
equipment. A particular equipment may be radio equipment, telecommunications terminal equipment or both. A radio
spectrum standard will apply if it is radio equipment. An article 3.3 standard will apply as well only if the relevant
essential requirement under the R&TTE Directive is adopted by the Commission and if the equipment in question is
covered by the scope of the corresponding standard. Thus, depending on the nature of the equipment, the essential
requirements under the R&TTE Directive may be covered in a set of standards.
The modularit
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