SIST EN 301 489-6:2001

• 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
• ICS: 33.060.01 - Radiocommunications in general
• ICS: 33.070.30 - Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT)
• 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-Sep-2001
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Mandate: M/284
• Mandate: T-353
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 489-6 V1.1.1 (2000-09) - ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 6: Specific conditions for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) equipment

• Official Journal Project Relation: SIST EN 301 489-6 V1.2.1:2003 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 6: Specific conditions for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009

Overview

SIST EN 301 489-6:2001 is a harmonized European standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) in conjunction with ETSI. This standard sets specific electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) equipment and ancillary components, focusing on ensuring reliable performance and minimized electromagnetic interference within the intended environment. This document forms part of a multi-part EMC standard series for radio equipment and services, falling under the scope of the EMC Directive and article 3.1b of the R&TTE Directive. The standard does not cover equipment regulated by the Marine Equipment Directive.

Key Topics

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for DECT Equipment
  The standard addresses EMC testing methods, performance criteria, and assessment procedures specifically for DECT apparatus, such as cordless telephones and fixed wireless access devices.

• Emission and Immunity Requirements
  It outlines both emission and immunity conditions, referencing general EMC requirements from EN 301 489-1, but introduces DECT-specific test arrangements and performance criteria.

• Test Conditions & Performance Assessment
  It details test setups, including the arrangement for test signals at the inputs and outputs of transmitters and receivers, and system-level testing to ensure real-world reliability.

• Equipment Classifications
  The standard covers fixed and portable DECT equipment, including cordless handsets, base stations, plug-in cards, and host-dependent devices, ensuring EMC compliance whether the devices are powered by batteries, vehicle mains, or standard AC networks.

• Performance Criteria
  Specifies continuous and transient EMC phenomena assessments to maintain communication links, user control functionality, and data integrity during and after testing.

Applications

SIST EN 301 489-6:2001 is highly relevant for:

• Manufacturers of DECT Equipment
  Assists in the design and verification of cordless telephony products and fixed wireless access solutions to meet European EMC requirements.

• Testing Laboratories
  Provides standardized methods and test procedures for credible EMC evaluation of DECT devices, ensuring repeatability and harmonization across the industry.

• Importers & Distributors
  Ensures that products placed on the European market comply with EMC legislative requirements, avoiding costly recalls or non-compliance penalties.

• Network Operators & Installers
  Aids in the selection and deployment of DECT equipment that will not cause or suffer from unacceptable electromagnetic interference, thereby maintaining system reliability and service quality.

Typical products addressed by the standard include:

• Residential and enterprise cordless telephones
• Fixed wireless access terminals
• Ancillary devices used with DECT-based communications

Related Standards

For complete EMC conformity in the radio sector, organizations should also consider:

• EN 301 489-1: Common technical requirements for EMC in radio equipment and services.
• EN 300 175 series: DECT common interface specifications, including MAC and physical layers.
• EN 301 489 multi-part series: Covering different types of radio equipment, such as paging, private land mobile, GSM, and fixed radio links.
• Relevant Directives:
  • EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
  • R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)

Keywords: DECT, EMC compliance, electromagnetic compatibility, cordless telecommunications, radio equipment standard, emission requirements, immunity testing, fixed wireless access, EN 301 489-6, SIST standard.

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By following SIST EN 301 489-6:2001, organizations ensure their DECT products maintain electromagnetic compatibility, supporting both regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction in wireless communication environments.

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STANDARD
ETSIEN301489-6V1.1.1(2000-09)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectroMagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part6:SpecificconditionsforDigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT)equipmentSIST EN 301 489-6:2001

ETSIETSIEN301489-6V1.1.1(2000-09)2ReferenceDEN/ERM-EMC-219-6KeywordsDECT,EMC,radio,regulationETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:[phone]Fax:[phone]SiretN°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:[e-mail]opartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 489-6:2001

ETSIETSIEN301489-6V1.1.1(2000-09)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.62References.63Definitionsandabbreviations.73.1Definitions.73.2Abbreviations.74Testconditions.74.1General.74.2Arrangementsfortestsignals.84.2.1Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputoftransmitters.84.2.1.1Speechequipment.84.2.1.2Non-speechequipment.84.2.2Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputoftransmitters.84.2.3Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputofreceivers.84.2.4Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputofreceivers.84.2.5Arrangementsfortestingtransmitterandreceivertogether(asasystem).84.3Exclusionbands.84.4Narrowbandresponsesonreceiversorreceiverswhicharepartoftransceivers.84.5Normaltestmodulation.95Performanceassessment.95.1General.95.2Arrangementsfortheassessmentofhostdependantequipmentandplug-incards.95.2.1AlternativeA:compositeequipment.95.2.2AlternativeB:useofatestjigandthreehosts.105.3Assessmentprocedures.105.3.1Lossofusercontrolfunctionsorstoreduserdefineddata.105.3.2Audiobreakthrough.105.4Ancillaryequipment.115.5Equipmentclassification.116Performancecriteria.126.1General.126.2PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaofTransceivers(CT).126.3PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoTransceivers(TT).126.4PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoReceive-onlyequipment(CR).136.5PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoReceive-onlyequipment(TR).136.6Performancecriteriaforancillaryequipmenttestedonastandalonebasis.137Applicabilityoverview.137.1Emission.137.1.1General.137.1.2Specialconditions.137.2Immunity.147.2.1General.147.2.2Specialconditions.14AnnexA(normative):Definitionsofcordlesstelecommunicationsequipmentinthescopeofthepresentdocument.15A.1DigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT)equipment.15History.16SIST EN 301 489-6:2001

ETSIETSIEN301489-6V1.1.1(2000-09)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[8](asamended)layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulation.Thepresentdocumenttogether,withEN301489-1[1],isintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedEMCStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility(the"EMCDirective"89/336/EEC[3]asamended),andtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity(the"R&TTEDirective"1999/5/EC[2]).Thepresentdocumentispart6ofamulti-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)";SIST EN 301 489-6:2001

ETSIETSIEN301489-6V1.1.1(2000-09)5Part15:"Specificconditionsforcommerciallyavailableamateurradioequipment";Part16:"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 301 489-6:2001

ETSIETSIEN301489-6V1.1.1(2000-09)61ScopeThepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301489-1[1],coverstheassessmentofDigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT)equipment,andassociatedancillaryequipment,inrespectofElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC).Technicalspecificationsrelatedtotheantennaportandemissionsfromtheenclosureportoftheradioequipmentarenotincludedinthepresentdocument.Suchtechnicalspecificationsarefoundintherelevantproductstandardsfortheeffectiveuseoftheradiospectrum.Thepresentdocumentspecifiestheapplicabletestconditions,performanceassessmentandperformancecriteriaforDigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT)equipment,andassociatedancillaryequipment.DefinitionsoftypesofcordlesstelecommunicationsequipmentcoveredbythepresentdocumentaregiveninannexA.Incaseofdifferences(forinstanceconcerningspecialconditions,definitions,abbreviations)betweenthepresentdocumentandEN301489-1[1],theprovisionsofthepresentdocumenttakeprecedence.TheenvironmentalclassificationandtheemissionandimmunityrequirementsusedinthepresentdocumentareasstatedinEN301489-1[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]ITU-TRecommendation0.153(1988):"Basicparametersforthemeasurementoferrorperformanceatbitratesbelowtheprimaryrate".[5]ETSIEN300175-3:"DigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT);CommonInterface(CI);Part3:MediumAccessControl(MAC)Layer".[6]ETSIEN300175-2:"DigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT);CommonInterface(CI);Part2:PhysicalLayer(PHL)".[7]ETSII-ETS300176:"DigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT);Approvaltestspecification".[8]Directive98/34/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof22June1998layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulations.SIST EN 301 489-6:2001

ETSIETSIEN301489-6V1.1.1(2000-09)73Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsofEN301489-1[1],clause3andthefollowingapplyasappropriate.bearer:burstofthewantedRFsignalusedtoestablishandmaintainthecommunicationslinkfordigitalmodulatedandoperatedcordlesstelephoneandsimilarradiocommunicationsequipment.DECTequipment:DigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunicationsappar
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