SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM) - ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services - Part 12: Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture Terminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM) - ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services - Part 12: Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture Terminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)
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 revision is to revise EN 301 489-12 to incorporate requirements for Satellite Earth Stations installed on trains. These revisions will be in line with the conclusions reached during ERM_EMC#24.
Elektromagnetna združljivost in zadeve v zvezi z radijskim spektrom (ERM) - Standard elektromagnetne združljivosti (EMC) za radijsko opremo in storitve - 12. del: Posebni pogoji za satelitske terminale z manjšo anteno, interaktivne zemeljske satelitske postaje, ki delujejo v frekvenčnih pasovih fiksnih satelitskih storitev (FSS) 4 GHz in 30 GHz
General Information
Buy Standard
Standards Content (Sample)
ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 12: Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture
Terminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated
in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz
in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
2 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
Reference
REN/ERM-EMC-265-12
Keywords
earth station, EMC, FSS, radio, regulation,
satellite, SNG, testing, VSAT
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00 Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16
Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88
Important notice
Individual copies of the present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org
The present document may be made available in more than one electronic version or in print. In any case of existing or
perceived difference in contents between such versions, the reference version is the Portable Document Format (PDF).
In case of dispute, the reference shall be the printing on ETSI printers of the PDF version kept on a specific network drive
within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
http://portal.etsi.org/tb/status/status.asp
If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services:
http://portal.etsi.org/chaircor/ETSI_support.asp
Copyright Notification
No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission.
The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 2008.
All rights reserved.
TM TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS , TIPHON , the TIPHON logo and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered
for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 2 ----------------------
3 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.5
Foreword.5
1 Scope.6
2 References.6
2.1 Normative references.6
2.2 Informative references.7
3 Definitions and abbreviations.7
3.1 Definitions.7
3.2 Abbreviations.7
4 Test conditions .8
4.1 General.8
4.2 Arrangements for test signals .8
4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters.8
4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters.8
4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers .9
4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers .9
4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together (as a system) .9
4.3 Exclusion bands.9
4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers.9
5 Performance assessment.9
5.1 General.9
5.2 Equipment configuration(s).9
5.3 Equipment classification.10
6 Performance criteria .11
6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied to the EUT .11
6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade A EUT.11
6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade B EUT.12
7 Applicability overview.12
7.1 Emission.12
7.1.1 General.12
7.1.2 Special conditions.12
7.2 Immunity.12
7.2.1 General.12
7.2.2 Special conditions.13
Annex A (normative): Definitions of Satellite Earth Stations (ES) within the scope of the
present document.14
A.1 Transmit only and Transmit and receive Ku band VSATs .14
A.2 Receive-only Ku band VSATs.14
A.3 Transmit only and Transmit and receive C band VSATs.15
A.4 Receive-only C band VSATs .15
A.5 Satellite News Gathering (SNG) Ku band Transportable Earth Stations (TESs).16
A.6 Satellite Interactive Terminals (SITs) .17
A.7 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 29,5 GHz to 30,0 GHz .17
A.8 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 27,5 GHz to 29,5 GHz .18
A.9 Satellite Earth Station on Trains (EST) transmitting in the frequency range 14,0 GHz to 14,5 GHz.19
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 3 ----------------------
4 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
Annex B (informative): Bibliography.20
Annex C (informative): The EN title in the official languages .21
History .22
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 4 ----------------------
5 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
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 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 [i.2] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the
field of technical standards and regulations.
The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], 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 [i.1]
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").
The present document is part 12 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [1].
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 1 September 2008
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 December 2008
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 30 June 2009
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 June 2010
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 5 ----------------------
6 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
1 Scope
The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the
frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) and associated ancillary equipment
in respect of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Technical specifications related to the antenna port and emissions from the enclosure port of the Earth Stations (ES) 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 the performance criteria for
the ESs, and associated ancillary equipment.
Definitions of the type of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed
Satellite Service (FSS) 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 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 EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any special conditions included in the present document. The applicable
environments referred to in EN 301 489-1 [1] where equipment covered by the scope of the present document may be
used, shall be declared by the manufacturer.
2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• Non-specific reference may be made only to a complete document or a part thereof and only in the following
cases:
- if it is accepted that it will be possible to use all future changes of the referenced document for the
purposes of the referring document;
- for informative references.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
For online referenced documents, information sufficient to identify and locate the source shall be provided. Preferably,
the primary source of the referenced document should be cited, in order to ensure traceability. Furthermore, the
reference should, as far as possible, remain valid for the expected life of the document. The reference shall include the
method of access to the referenced document and the full network address, with the same punctuation and use of upper
case and lower case letters.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
2.1 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of the present document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For non-specific references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
[1] ETSI EN 301 489-1 (V.1.8.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements".
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 6 ----------------------
7 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
2.2 Informative references
The following referenced documents are not essential to the use of the present document but they assist the user with
regard to a particular subject area. For non-specific references, the latest version of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
[i.1] 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 (R&TTE Directive).
[i.2] Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a
procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.
[i.3] ERC/DEC(00)08: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the use of the band 10.7 - 12.5 GHz by
the fixed service and Earth stations of the broadcasting-satellite and fixed-satellite Service
(space-to-Earth)".
[i.4] ERC/DEC(00)07: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the shared use of the band 17.7 -
19.7 GHz by the fixed service and Earth stations of the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth)".
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 301 489-1 [1] and the following apply:
carrier-on state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it transmits a signal, either
authorized by a Centralized Control and Monitoring Function (CCMF) or a Network Control Facility (NCF) when
designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation
carrier-off state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it does not transmit any signal,
either authorized by a CCMF or a NCF when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for
attended operation
NOTE: The existence of a carrier-off state depends on the system of transmission used. For ES designed for
continuous transmission mode there may be no carrier-off state.
transmission disabled state: transmit ES is in this state when it is not authorized to transmit either by a CCMF or a
NCF respectively when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
AMSS Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service
BSS Broadcast Satellite Service
CCMF Centralized Control and Monitoring Functions
EIRP Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EME Externally Mounted Equipment
ES Earth Station
EST Earth Station on Trains
EUT Equipment Under Test
FS Fixed Services
FSS Fixed Satellite Service
IME Internally Mounted Equipment
LMSS Land Mobile Satellite Service
LNB Low Noise Block converter
MMSS Marine Mobile Satellite Service
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 7 ----------------------
8 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
MSS Mobile Satellite Service
NCF Network Control Facility
QTMA Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus
RF Radio Frequency
SIT Satellite Interactive Terminals
SNG Satellite News Gathering
SUT Satellite User Terminals
TES Transportable Earth Station
VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal
4 Test conditions
For the purposes of the present document, the test conditions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4 shall apply as appropriate.
Further product type related test conditions for Earth Stations are specified in the present document.
4.1 General
For Earth Stations with or without ancillary equipment, and/or various terrestrial ports, the number of test
configurations shall be determined. The assessment shall include sufficient representative configurations of the ES to
adequately exercise the equipment. These configurations shall be recorded in the test report.
In the following clauses, the Equipment Under Test (EUT) is an ES with the selected configuration of ancillary
equipment.
4.2 Arrangements for test signals
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2 shall apply with the following modifications.
In order to measure the unwanted emissions and electromagnetic immunity under operational conditions, the following
arrangements shall be provided by the manufacturer:
a) a special test equipment to put the ES terminal in its normal operating mode, and providing the ES with a
receive signal to emulate the operational conditions of reception. This equipment shall control the EUT, when
it is capable of transmission, so that it switches between the transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off
states;
b) the specific Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus (QTMA).
For the measurement of the quality of transmission a communications link shall be established and the wanted input
signal shall be applied to the Radio Frequency (RF) input of the receiver via the antenna.
The special test equipment, the QTMA and the source of the wanted input signal shall be located outside the test
environment. Adequate measures shall be taken to protect them from the effects of all the radiated fields within the test
environment.
4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.1 shall apply.
4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.2 shall apply.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 8 ----------------------
9 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.3 shall apply with the following modification.
For tests on the receiver, the level of the signal received from the test transmitter shall be as close as possible to the
normal operation level of the EUT receiver.
4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.4 shall apply.
4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together
(as a system)
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.5 shall apply.
4.3 Exclusion bands
There are no exclusion bands for ESs within in the scope of the present document.
4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers
Narrow band responses are not allowed for ESs within in the scope of the present document.
5 Performance assessment
5.1 General
The provision of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.1 shall apply.
In addition the manufacturer shall provide the following information to be recorded in the test report:
- the dedicated grade (A or B) for the ES in accordance with the information contained in the instructions
accompanying the ES (see clause 5.3);
- the ranges of the operational parameters, e.g. the power delivered to the antenna, the frequency ranges;
- the minimum quality of transmission, and the method to be used to assess it.
This information shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying the equipment.
5.2 Equipment configuration(s)
For radiation measurements in carrier-on state, the ES shall be put in a continuous transmit mode or to the maximum
burst rate where applicable. The ES shall be operated at the highest normal operating Equivalent Isotropically Radiated
Power (EIRP) or, if that is the maximum attainable, then 3 dB below such maximum.
A suggested test configuration is shown in figure 1.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 9 ----------------------
10 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
Figure 1: Suggested test configuration
For the tests, the ES antenna reflector and the test antenna may be removed at their flanges and be replaced by one
direct wave guide connection.
The following test equipment shall be the means whereby the correct operation of the EUT is verified:
a) the power meter measures the output power and is used to confirm the transmission disabled, carrier-on and
carrier-off states and output level consistency;
b) the frequency counter measures the centre frequency of the radiated carrier in the absence of modulation;
c) the spectrum analyser measures the bandwidth of the transmission;
d) the test receiver is used to demodulate the transmitted signal;
e) the two QTMA are used in conjunction with each other to assess the quality of transmission;
f) the test transmitter is used to control the switching between transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off
states by transmitting the control and monitoring signals.
5.3 Equipment classification
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.5 set out for base stations shall apply with the following addition.
The equipment are classified into the two grades of service:
- grade A of ES for which short interruptions of transmission are accepted during immunity testing with EMC
transient phenomena;
- grade B of ES for which no short interruption of transmission is accepted during immunity testing with EMC
transient phenomena.
The applicable grade A or B shall be declared by the manufacturer, it shall be in accordance with the information
contained in the instructions accompanying the ES, and shall be recorded in the test report.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 10 ----------------------
11 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
6 Performance criteria
The definition of the functions of the EUT, including its ancillary equipment, to be checked during and after the EMC
tests shall be declared by the manufacturer and recorded in the test report.
The equipment shall meet the minimum performance criteria as specified in clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 and additionally the
functions as declared by the manufacturer.
6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied
to the EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.1 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity if the following conditions are met during and after the exposure:
a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
b) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without being
commanded;
c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency;
e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the
test;
g) the EUT operates as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications link.
6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied
to a grade A EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met:
- during and after the series of individual exposures:
a) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without
being commanded;
b) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
c) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal frequency or increase of the signal
level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
e) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally
during the test;
- at the conclusion of each exposure the quality of transmission observed shall be no worse than that declared by
the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
- at the conclusion of the total test comprising the series of individual exposures the EUT shall operate as
intended with no loss of user control functions or stored data and the communications link shall remain
maintained.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 11 ----------------------
12 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied
to a grade B EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met during and after
the series of individual exposures:
a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
b) under the test conditions the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave
that state without being commanded;
c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency;
e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the
test;
g) the EUT shall operate as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications
link.
7 Applicability overview
7.1 Emission
7.1.1 General
EN 301 489-1 [1], table 1, contains the applicability of EMC emission measurements to the relevant ports of radio
and/or associated ancillary equipment.
7.1.2 Special conditions
The following special conditions set out in table 1, relate to the emission test methods used in EN 301 489-1 [1],
clause 8.
Table 1: Special conditions for EMC emission measurements
Reference to clauses in Special product-related conditions, additional to or modifying the test
EN 301 489-1 [1] conditions in EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 8
8.2.3 Limits; Enclosure of The requirements for radiated emission from the enclosure port is applicable
ancillary equipment to the complete system.
measured on a stand alone The transmit carrier frequency and the receive carrier frequency shall be
basis
selected so that they give the maximum spurious radiation at frequencies
below 1 000 MHz.
7.2 Immunity
7.2.1 General
EN 301 489-1 [1], table 2, contains the applicability of EMC immunity measurements to the relevant ports of radio
and/or associated ancillary equipment.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 12 ----------------------
13 ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)
7.2.2 Special conditions
The following special conditions set out in table 2, relate to the immunity test methods and per
...
Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 12: Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture
Terminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated
in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz
in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
2 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
Reference
REN/ERM-EMC-265-12
Keywords
earth station, EMC, FSS, radio, regulation,
satellite, SNG, testing, VSAT
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00 Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16
Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88
Important notice
Individual copies of the present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org
The present document may be made available in more than one electronic version or in print. In any case of existing or
perceived difference in contents between such versions, the reference version is the Portable Document Format (PDF).
In case of dispute, the reference shall be the printing on ETSI printers of the PDF version kept on a specific network drive
within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
http://portal.etsi.org/tb/status/status.asp
If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services:
http://portal.etsi.org/chaircor/ETSI_support.asp
Copyright Notification
No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission.
The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 2008.
All rights reserved.
TM TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS , TIPHON , the TIPHON logo and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered
for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 2 ----------------------
3 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.5
Foreword.5
1 Scope.6
2 References.6
2.1 Normative references.6
2.2 Informative references.7
3 Definitions and abbreviations.7
3.1 Definitions.7
3.2 Abbreviations.7
4 Test conditions .8
4.1 General.8
4.2 Arrangements for test signals .8
4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters.8
4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters.8
4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers .9
4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers .9
4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together (as a system) .9
4.3 Exclusion bands.9
4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers.9
5 Performance assessment.9
5.1 General.9
5.2 Equipment configuration(s).9
5.3 Equipment classification.10
6 Performance criteria .11
6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied to the EUT .11
6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade A EUT.11
6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade B EUT.12
7 Applicability overview.12
7.1 Emission.12
7.1.1 General.12
7.1.2 Special conditions.12
7.2 Immunity.12
7.2.1 General.12
7.2.2 Special conditions.13
Annex A (normative): Definitions of Satellite Earth Stations (ES) within the scope of the
present document.14
A.1 Transmit only and Transmit and receive Ku band VSATs .14
A.2 Receive-only Ku band VSATs.14
A.3 Transmit only and Transmit and receive C band VSATs.15
A.4 Receive-only C band VSATs .15
A.5 Satellite News Gathering (SNG) Ku band Transportable Earth Stations (TESs).16
A.6 Satellite Interactive Terminals (SITs) .17
A.7 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 29,5 GHz to 30,0 GHz .17
A.8 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 27,5 GHz to 29,5 GHz .18
A.9 Satellite Earth Station on Trains (EST) transmitting in the frequency range 14,0 GHz to 14,5 GHz.19
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 3 ----------------------
4 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
Annex B (informative): Bibliography.20
Annex C (informative): The EN title in the official languages .21
History .23
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 4 ----------------------
5 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
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 Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM), and is now submitted for the Vote phase of the
ETSI standards Two-step Approval Procedure.
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission issued
under Council Directive 98/34/EC [i.2] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the
field of technical standards and regulations.
The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], 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 [i.1]
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").
The present document is part 12 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [1].
Proposed national transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 3 months after ETSI publication
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 6 months after doa
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 18 months after doa
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 5 ----------------------
6 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
1 Scope
The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the
frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) and associated ancillary equipment
in respect of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Technical specifications related to the antenna port and emissions from the enclosure port of the Earth Stations (ES) 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 the performance criteria for
the ESs, and associated ancillary equipment.
Definitions of the type of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed
Satellite Service (FSS) 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 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 EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any special conditions included in the present document. The applicable
environments referred to in EN 301 489-1 [1] where equipment covered by the scope of the present document may be
used, shall be declared by the manufacturer.
2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• Non-specific reference may be made only to a complete document or a part thereof and only in the following
cases:
- if it is accepted that it will be possible to use all future changes of the referenced document for the
purposes of the referring document;
- for informative references.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
For online referenced documents, information sufficient to identify and locate the source shall be provided. Preferably,
the primary source of the referenced document should be cited, in order to ensure traceability. Furthermore, the
reference should, as far as possible, remain valid for the expected life of the document. The reference shall include the
method of access to the referenced document and the full network address, with the same punctuation and use of upper
case and lower case letters.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
2.1 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of the present document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For non-specific references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
[1] ETSI EN 301 489-1 (V.1.8.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements".
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 6 ----------------------
7 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
2.2 Informative references
The following referenced documents are not essential to the use of the present document but they assist the user with
regard to a particular subject area. For non-specific references, the latest version of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
[i.1] 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 (R&TTE Directive).
[i.2] Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a
procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.
[i.3] ERC/DEC(00)08: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the use of the band 10.7 - 12.5 GHz by
the fixed service and Earth stations of the broadcasting-satellite and fixed-satellite Service
(space-to-Earth)".
[i.4] ERC/DEC(00)07: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the shared use of the band 17.7 -
19.7 GHz by the fixed service and Earth stations of the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth)".
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 301 489-1 [1] and the following apply:
carrier-on state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it transmits a signal, either
authorized by a Centralized Control and Monitoring Function (CCMF) or a Network Control Facility (NCF) when
designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation
carrier-off state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it does not transmit any signal,
either authorized by a CCMF or a NCF when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for
attended operation
NOTE: The existence of a carrier-off state depends on the system of transmission used. For ES designed for
continuous transmission mode there may be no carrier-off state.
transmission disabled state: transmit ES is in this state when it is not authorized to transmit either by a CCMF or a
NCF respectively when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
AMSS Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service
BSS Broadcast Satellite Service
CCMF Centralized Control and Monitoring Functions
EIRP Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EME Externally Mounted Equipment
ES Earth Station
EST Earth Station on Trains
EUT Equipment Under Test
FS Fixed Services
FSS Fixed Satellite Service
IME Internally Mounted Equipment
LMSS Land Mobile Satellite Service
LNB Low Noise Block converter
MMSS Marine Mobile Satellite Service
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 7 ----------------------
8 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
MSS Mobile Satellite Service
NCF Network Control Facility
QTMA Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus
RF Radio Frequency
SIT Satellite Interactive Terminals
SNG Satellite News Gathering
SUT Satellite User Terminals
TES Transportable Earth Station
VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal
4 Test conditions
For the purposes of the present document, the test conditions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4 shall apply as appropriate.
Further product type related test conditions for Earth Stations are specified in the present document.
4.1 General
For Earth Stations with or without ancillary equipment, and/or various terrestrial ports, the number of test
configurations shall be determined. The assessment shall include sufficient representative configurations of the ES to
adequately exercise the equipment. These configurations shall be recorded in the test report.
In the following clauses, the Equipment Under Test (EUT) is an ES with the selected configuration of ancillary
equipment.
4.2 Arrangements for test signals
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2 shall apply with the following modifications.
In order to measure the unwanted emissions and electromagnetic immunity under operational conditions, the following
arrangements shall be provided by the manufacturer:
a) a special test equipment to put the ES terminal in its normal operating mode, and providing the ES with a
receive signal to emulate the operational conditions of reception. This equipment shall control the EUT, when
it is capable of transmission, so that it switches between the transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off
states;
b) the specific Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus (QTMA).
For the measurement of the quality of transmission a communications link shall be established and the wanted input
signal shall be applied to the Radio Frequency (RF) input of the receiver via the antenna.
The special test equipment, the QTMA and the source of the wanted input signal shall be located outside the test
environment. Adequate measures shall be taken to protect them from the effects of all the radiated fields within the test
environment.
4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.1 shall apply.
4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.2 shall apply.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 8 ----------------------
9 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.3 shall apply with the following modification.
For tests on the receiver, the level of the signal received from the test transmitter shall be as close as possible to the
normal operation level of the EUT receiver.
4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.4 shall apply.
4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together
(as a system)
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.5 shall apply.
4.3 Exclusion bands
There are no exclusion bands for ESs within in the scope of the present document.
4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers
Narrow band responses are not allowed for ESs within in the scope of the present document.
5 Performance assessment
5.1 General
The provision of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.1 shall apply.
In addition the manufacturer shall provide the following information to be recorded in the test report:
- the dedicated grade (A or B) for the ES in accordance with the information contained in the instructions
accompanying the ES (see clause 5.3);
- the ranges of the operational parameters, e.g. the power delivered to the antenna, the frequency ranges;
- the minimum quality of transmission, and the method to be used to assess it.
This information shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying the equipment.
5.2 Equipment configuration(s)
For radiation measurements in carrier-on state, the ES shall be put in a continuous transmit mode or to the maximum
burst rate where applicable. The ES shall be operated at the highest normal operating Equivalent Isotropically Radiated
Power (EIRP) or, if that is the maximum attainable, then 3 dB below such maximum.
A suggested test configuration is shown in figure 1.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 9 ----------------------
10 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
Figure 1: Suggested test configuration
For the tests, the ES antenna reflector and the test antenna may be removed at their flanges and be replaced by one
direct wave guide connection.
The following test equipment shall be the means whereby the correct operation of the EUT is verified:
a) the power meter measures the output power and is used to confirm the transmission disabled, carrier-on and
carrier-off states and output level consistency;
b) the frequency counter measures the centre frequency of the radiated carrier in the absence of modulation;
c) the spectrum analyser measures the bandwidth of the transmission;
d) the test receiver is used to demodulate the transmitted signal;
e) the two QTMA are used in conjunction with each other to assess the quality of transmission;
f) the test transmitter is used to control the switching between transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off
states by transmitting the control and monitoring signals.
5.3 Equipment classification
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.5 set out for base stations shall apply with the following addition.
The equipment are classified into the two grades of service:
- grade A of ES for which short interruptions of transmission are accepted during immunity testing with EMC
transient phenomena;
- grade B of ES for which no short interruption of transmission is accepted during immunity testing with EMC
transient phenomena.
The applicable grade A or B shall be declared by the manufacturer, it shall be in accordance with the information
contained in the instructions accompanying the ES, and shall be recorded in the test report.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 10 ----------------------
11 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
6 Performance criteria
The definition of the functions of the EUT, including its ancillary equipment, to be checked during and after the EMC
tests shall be declared by the manufacturer and recorded in the test report.
The equipment shall meet the minimum performance criteria as specified in clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 and additionally the
functions as declared by the manufacturer.
6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied
to the EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.1 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity if the following conditions are met during and after the exposure:
a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
b) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without being
commanded;
c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency;
e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the
test;
g) the EUT operates as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications link.
6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied
to a grade A EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met:
- during and after the series of individual exposures:
a) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without
being commanded;
b) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
c) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal frequency or increase of the signal
level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
e) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally
during the test;
- at the conclusion of each exposure the quality of transmission observed shall be no worse than that declared by
the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
- at the conclusion of the total test comprising the series of individual exposures the EUT shall operate as
intended with no loss of user control functions or stored data and the communications link shall remain
maintained.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 11 ----------------------
12 Final draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-07)
6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied
to a grade B EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met during and after
the series of individual exposures:
a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
b) under the test conditions the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave
that state without being commanded;
c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency;
e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the
test;
g) the EUT shall operate as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications
link.
7 Applicability overview
7.1 Emission
7.1.1 General
EN 301 489-1 [1], table 1, contains the applicability of EMC emission measurements to the relevant ports of radio
and/or associated ancillary equipment.
7.1.2 Special conditions
The following special conditions set out in table 1, relate to the emission test methods used in EN 301 489-1 [1],
clause 8.
Table 1: Special conditions for EMC emission measurements
Reference to clauses in Special product-related conditions, additional to or modifying the test
EN 301 489-1 [1] conditions in EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 8
8.2.3 Limits; Enclosure of The requirements for radiated emission from the enclosure port is applicable
ancillary equipment to the complete system.
measured on a stand alone The transmit carrier frequency and the receive carrier frequency shall be
basis
selected so that they give the maximum spurious radiation at frequencies
below 1 000 MHz.
7.2 Immunity
7.2.1 General
EN 301 489-1 [1], table 2, contains the applicability of EMC immunity measurements to the relevant ports of radio
and/or associated ancillary equipment.
...
Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 12: Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture
Terminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated
in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz
in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
2 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
Reference
REN/ERM-EMC-265-12
Keywords
earth station, EMC, FSS, radio, regulation,
satellite, SNG, testing, VSAT
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00 Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16
Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88
Important notice
Individual copies of the present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org
The present document may be made available in more than one electronic version or in print. In any case of existing or
perceived difference in contents between such versions, the reference version is the Portable Document Format (PDF).
In case of dispute, the reference shall be the printing on ETSI printers of the PDF version kept on a specific network drive
within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
http://portal.etsi.org/tb/status/status.asp
If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services:
http://portal.etsi.org/chaircor/ETSI_support.asp
Copyright Notification
No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission.
The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 2008.
All rights reserved.
TM TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS , TIPHON , the TIPHON logo and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered
for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 2 ----------------------
3 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.5
Foreword.5
1 Scope.6
2 References.6
2.1 Normative references.6
2.2 Informative references.7
3 Definitions and abbreviations.7
3.1 Definitions.7
3.2 Abbreviations.7
4 Test conditions .8
4.1 General.8
4.2 Arrangements for test signals .8
4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters.8
4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters.8
4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers .8
4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers .9
4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together (as a system) .9
4.3 Exclusion bands.9
4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers.9
5 Performance assessment.9
5.1 General.9
5.2 Equipment configuration(s).10
5.3 Equipment classification.11
6 Performance criteria .11
6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied to the EUT .11
6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade A EUT.11
6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade B EUT.12
7 Applicability overview.12
7.1 Emission.12
7.1.1 General.12
7.1.2 Special conditions.13
7.2 Immunity.13
7.2.1 General.13
7.2.2 Special conditions.13
Annex A (normative): Definitions of Satellite Earth Stations (ES) within the scope of the
present document.14
A.1 Transmit only and Transmit and receive Ku band VSATs .14
A.2 Receive-only Ku band VSATs.14
A.3 Transmit only and Transmit and receive C band VSATs.15
A.4 Receive-only C band VSATs .15
A.5 Satellite News Gathering (SNG) Ku band Transportable Earth Stations (TESs).16
A.6 Satellite Interactive Terminals (SITs) .17
A.7 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 29,5 GHz to 30,0 GHz .17
A.8 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 27,5 GHz to 29,5 GHz .18
A.9 Satellite Earth Station on Trains (EST) transmitting in the frequency range 14,0 GHz to 14,5 GHz.19
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 3 ----------------------
4 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
Annex B (informative): Bibliography.20
Annex C (informative): The EN title in the official languages .21
History .23
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 4 ----------------------
5 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
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 Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM), and is now submitted for the Public Enquiry phase
of the ETSI standards Two-step Approval Procedure.
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission issued
under Council Directive 98/34/EC [3] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the
field of technical standards and regulations.
The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], 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 [2]
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").
The present document is part 12 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [1].
Proposed national transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 3 months after ETSI publication
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 6 months after doa
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 18 months after doa
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 5 ----------------------
6 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
1 Scope
The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the
frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) and associated ancillary equipment
in respect of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Technical specifications related to the antenna port and emissions from the enclosure port of the Earth Stations (ES) 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 the performance criteria for
the ESs, and associated ancillary equipment.
Definitions of the type of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed
Satellite Service (FSS) 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 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 EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any special conditions included in the present document. The applicable
environments referred to in EN 301 489-1 [1] where equipment covered by the scope of the present document may be
used, shall be declared by the manufacturer.
2 References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• Non-specific reference may be made only to a complete document or a part thereof and only in the following
cases:
- if it is accepted that it will be possible to use all future changes of the referenced document for the
purposes of the referring document;
- for informative references.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
For online referenced documents, information sufficient to identify and locate the source shall be provided. Preferably,
the primary source of the referenced document should be cited, in order to ensure traceability. Furthermore, the
reference should, as far as possible, remain valid for the expected life of the document. The reference shall include the
method of access to the referenced document and the full network address, with the same punctuation and use of upper
case and lower case letters.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
2.1 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of the present document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For non-specific references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
[1] ETSI EN 301 489-1 (V.1.7.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1:
Common technical requirements".
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 6 ----------------------
7 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
2.2 Informative references
[2] 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 (R&TTE Directive).
[3] Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a
procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.
[4] ERC/DEC(00)08: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the use of the band 10.7 - 12.5 GHz by
the fixed service and Earth stations of the broadcasting-satellite and fixed-satellite Service (space-
to-Earth)".
[5] ERC/DEC(00)07: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the shared use of the band 17.7 - 19.7
GHz by the fixed service and Earth stations of the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth)".
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 301 489-1 [1] and the following apply:
carrier-on state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it transmits a signal, either
authorized by a Centralized Control and Monitoring Function (CCMF) or a Network Control Facility (NCF) when
designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation
carrier-off state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it does not transmit any signal,
either authorized by a CCMF or a NCF when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for
attended operation
NOTE: The existence of a carrier-off state depends on the system of transmission used. For ES designed for
continuous transmission mode there may be no carrier-off state.
transmission disabled state: transmit ES is in this state when it is not authorized to transmit either by a CCMF or a
NCF respectively when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
AMSS Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service
BSS Broadcast Satellite Service
CCMF Centralized Control and Monitoring Functions
EIRP Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EME Externally Mounted Equipment
ES Earth Station
EST Earth Station on Trains
EUT Equipment Under Test
FS Fixed Services
FSS Fixed Satellite Service
IME Internally Mounted Equipment
LMSS Land Mobile Satellite Service
LNB Low Noise Block converter
MMSS Marine Mobile Satellite Service
MSS Mobile Satellite Service
NCF Network Control Facility
QTMA Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus
RF Radio Frequency
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 7 ----------------------
8 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
SIT Satellite Interactive Terminals
SNG Satellite News Gathering
SUT Satellite User Terminals
TES Transportable Earth Station
VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal
4 Test conditions
For the purposes of the present document, the test conditions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4 shall apply as appropriate.
Further product type related test conditions for Earth Stations are specified in the present document.
4.1 General
For Earth Stations with or without ancillary equipment, and/or various terrestrial ports, the number of test
configurations shall be determined. The assessment shall include sufficient representative configurations of the ES to
adequately exercise the equipment. These configurations shall be recorded in the test report.
In the following clauses, the Equipment Under Test (EUT) is an ES with the selected configuration of ancillary
equipment.
4.2 Arrangements for test signals
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2 shall apply with the following modifications.
In order to measure the unwanted emissions and electromagnetic immunity under operational conditions, the following
arrangements shall be provided by the manufacturer:
a) a special test equipment to put the ES terminal in its normal operating mode, and providing the ES with a
receive signal to emulate the operational conditions of reception. This equipment shall control the EUT, when
it is capable of transmission, so that it switches between the transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off
states;
b) the specific Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus (QTMA).
For the measurement of the quality of transmission a communications link shall be established and the wanted input
signal shall be applied to the Radio Frequency (RF) input of the receiver via the antenna.
The special test equipment, the QTMA and the source of the wanted input signal shall be located outside the test
environment. Adequate measures shall be taken to protect them from the effects of all the radiated fields within the test
environment.
4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.1 shall apply.
4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.2 shall apply.
4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.3 shall apply with the following modification.
For tests on the receiver, the level of the signal received from the test transmitter shall be as close as possible to the
normal operation level of the EUT receiver.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 8 ----------------------
9 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.4 shall apply.
4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together
(as a system)
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.5 shall apply.
4.3 Exclusion bands
There are no exclusion bands for ESs within in the scope of the present document.
4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers
Narrow band responses are not allowed for ESs within in the scope of the present document.
5 Performance assessment
5.1 General
The provision of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.1 shall apply.
In addition the manufacturer shall provide the following information to be recorded in the test report:
- the dedicated grade (A or B) for the ES in accordance with the information contained in the instructions
accompanying the ES (see clause 5.3);
- the ranges of the operational parameters, e.g. the power delivered to the antenna, the frequency ranges;
- the minimum quality of transmission, and the method to be used to assess it.
This information shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying the equipment.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 9 ----------------------
10 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
5.2 Equipment configuration(s)
For radiation measurements in carrier-on state, the ES shall be put in a continuous transmit mode or to the maximum
burst rate where applicable. The ES shall be operated at the highest normal operating Equivalent Isotropically Radiated
Power (EIRP) or, if that is the maximum attainable, then 3 dB below such maximum.
A suggested test configuration is shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: Suggested test configuration
For the tests, the ES antenna reflector and the test antenna may be removed at their flanges and be replaced by one
direct wave guide connection.
The following test equipment shall be the means whereby the correct operation of the EUT is verified:
a) the power meter measures the output power and is used to confirm the transmission disabled, carrier-on and
carrier-off states and output level consistency;
b) the frequency counter measures the centre frequency of the radiated carrier in the absence of modulation;
c) the spectrum analyser measures the bandwidth of the transmission;
d) the test receiver is used to demodulate the transmitted signal;
e) the two QTMA are used in conjunction with each other to assess the quality of transmission;
f) the test transmitter is used to control the switching between transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off
states by transmitting the control and monitoring signals.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 10 ----------------------
11 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
5.3 Equipment classification
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.5 set out for base stations shall apply with the following addition.
The equipment are classified into the two grades of service:
- grade A of ES for which short interruptions of transmission are accepted during immunity testing with EMC
transient phenomena;
- grade B of ES for which no short interruption of transmission is accepted during immunity testing with EMC
transient phenomena.
The applicable grade A or B shall be declared by the manufacturer, it shall be in accordance with the information
contained in the instructions accompanying the ES, and shall be recorded in the test report.
6 Performance criteria
The definition of the functions of the EUT, including its ancillary equipment, to be checked during and after the EMC
tests shall be declared by the manufacturer and recorded in the test report.
The equipment shall meet the minimum performance criteria as specified in clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 and additionally the
functions as declared by the manufacturer.
6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied
to the EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.1 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity if the following conditions are met during and after the exposure:
a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
b) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without being
commanded;
c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency;
e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the
test;
g) the EUT operates as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications link.
6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied
to a grade A EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met:
- during and after the series of individual exposures:
a) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without
being commanded;
b) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 11 ----------------------
12 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
c) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal frequency or increase of the signal
level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
e) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally
during the test;
- at the conclusion of each exposure the quality of transmission observed shall be no worse than that declared by
the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
- at the conclusion of the total test comprising the series of individual exposures the EUT shall operate as
intended with no loss of user control functions or stored data and the communications link shall remain
maintained.
6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied
to a grade B EUT
The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification.
The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met during and after
the series of individual exposures:
a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1);
b) under the test conditions the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave
that state without being commanded;
c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level;
d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency;
e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level;
f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the
test;
g) the EUT shall operate as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications
link.
7 Applicability overview
7.1 Emission
7.1.1 General
EN 301 489-1 [1], table 1, contains the applicability of EMC emission measurements to the relevant ports of radio
and/or associated ancillary equipment.
ETSI
---------------------- Page: 12 ----------------------
13 Draft ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.1 (2008-02)
7.1.2 Special conditions
The following special conditions set out in table 1, relate to the emission test methods used in EN 301 489-1 [1],
clause 8.
Table 1: Special conditions for EMC emission measurements
Reference to clauses in Special product-related conditions, additional to or modifying the test
EN 301 489-1 [1] conditions in EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 8
8.2.3 Limits; Enclosure of
The requirements for radiated emission from the enclosure port is applicable
ancillary equipment to the complete system.
measured on a stand alone The transmit carrier frequency and the receive carrier frequency shall be
basis
selected so that they give the maximum spurious radiation at frequencies
below 1 000 MHz.
7.2 Immunity
7.2.1 General
EN 301 489-1 [1], table 2, contains the applicability of EMC immunity measurements to the relevant ports of radio
and/or associated ancillary equipment.
7.2.2 Special conditions
The following special conditions set out in table 2, relate to the immunity test methods and performance criteria used in
EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 9.
Table 2: Special conditions for EMC immunity tests
Ref
...
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 12: Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture Terminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.060.30Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski komunikacijski sistemiRadio relay and fixed satellite communications systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 489-12 Version 2.2.2SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008en01-december-2008SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09)Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) Electromagnetic compatibilityand Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)standard for radio equipment and services;Part 12: Specific conditions for Very Small ApertureTerminal, Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operatedin the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHzin the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)
SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 2
Reference REN/ERM-EMC-265-12 Keywords earth station, EMC, FSS, radio, regulation, satellite, SNG, testing, VSAT ETSI 650 Route des Lucioles F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00
Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16
Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88
Important notice Individual copies of the present document can be downloaded from: http://www.etsi.org The present document may be made available in more than one electronic version or in print. In any case of existing or perceived difference in contents between such versions, the reference version is the Portable Document Format (PDF). In case of dispute, the reference shall be the printing on ETSI printers of the PDF version kept on a specific network drive within ETSI Secretariat. Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status. Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at http://portal.etsi.org/tb/status/status.asp If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services: http://portal.etsi.org/chaircor/ETSI_support.asp Copyright Notification No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 2008. All rights reserved.
DECTTM, PLUGTESTSTM, UMTSTM, TIPHONTM, the TIPHON logo and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members. 3GPPTM is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of the 3GPP Organizational Partners. SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 3
Contents Intellectual Property Rights.5 Foreword.5 1 Scope.6 2 References.6 2.1 Normative references.6 2.2 Informative references.7 3 Definitions and abbreviations.7 3.1 Definitions.7 3.2 Abbreviations.7 4 Test conditions.8 4.1 General.8 4.2 Arrangements for test signals.8 4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters.8 4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters.8 4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers.9 4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers.9 4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together (as a system).9 4.3 Exclusion bands.9 4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers.9 5 Performance assessment.9 5.1 General.9 5.2 Equipment configuration(s).9 5.3 Equipment classification.10 6 Performance criteria.11 6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied to the EUT.11 6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade A EUT.11 6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade B EUT.12 7 Applicability overview.12 7.1 Emission.12 7.1.1 General.12 7.1.2 Special conditions.12 7.2 Immunity.12 7.2.1 General.12 7.2.2 Special conditions.13 Annex A (normative): Definitions of Satellite Earth Stations (ES) within the scope of the present document.14 A.1 Transmit only and Transmit and receive Ku band VSATs.14 A.2 Receive-only Ku band VSATs.14 A.3 Transmit only and Transmit and receive C band VSATs.15 A.4 Receive-only C band VSATs.15 A.5 Satellite News Gathering (SNG) Ku band Transportable Earth Stations (TESs).16 A.6 Satellite Interactive Terminals (SITs).17 A.7 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 29,5 GHz to 30,0 GHz.17 A.8 Satellite User Terminals (SUTs) transmitting in the frequency range 27,5 GHz to 29,5 GHz.18 A.9 Satellite Earth Station on Trains (EST) transmitting in the frequency range 14,0 GHz to 14,5 GHz.19 SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 4
Annex B (informative): Bibliography.20 Annex C (informative): The EN title in the official languages.21 History.22
SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 5
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 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 [i.2] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], 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 [i.1] 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"). The present document is part 12 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [1].
National transposition dates Date of adoption of this EN: 1 September 2008 Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 December 2008 Date of latest publication of new National Standard or endorsement of this EN (dop/e):
30 June 2009 Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 June 2010
SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 6
1 Scope The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) and associated ancillary equipment in respect of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Technical specifications related to the antenna port and emissions from the enclosure port of the Earth Stations (ES) 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 the performance criteria for the ESs, and associated ancillary equipment. Definitions of the type of Earth Stations (ES) operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) 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 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 EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any special conditions included in the present document. The applicable environments referred to in EN 301 489-1 [1] where equipment covered by the scope of the present document may be used, shall be declared by the manufacturer. 2 References References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or non-specific. • For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply. • Non-specific reference may be made only to a complete document or a part thereof and only in the following cases:
- if it is accepted that it will be possible to use all future changes of the referenced document for the purposes of the referring document;
- for informative references. Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference. For online referenced documents, information sufficient to identify and locate the source shall be provided. Preferably, the primary source of the referenced document should be cited, in order to ensure traceability. Furthermore, the reference should, as far as possible, remain valid for the expected life of the document. The reference shall include the method of access to the referenced document and the full network address, with the same punctuation and use of upper case and lower case letters. NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee their long term validity. 2.1 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of the present document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For non-specific references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. [1] ETSI EN 301 489-1 (V.1.8.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements". SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 7
2.2 Informative references The following referenced documents are not essential to the use of the present document but they assist the user with regard to a particular subject area. For non-specific references, the latest version of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. [i.1] 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 (R&TTE Directive). [i.2] Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. [i.3] ERC/DEC(00)08: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the use of the band 10.7 - 12.5 GHz by the fixed service and Earth stations of the broadcasting-satellite and fixed-satellite Service (space-to-Earth)". [i.4] ERC/DEC(00)07: "ERC Decision of 19 October 2000 on the shared use of the band 17.7 - 19.7 GHz by the fixed service and Earth stations of the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth)". 3 Definitions and abbreviations 3.1 Definitions For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 301 489-1 [1] and the following apply: carrier-on state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it transmits a signal, either authorized by a Centralized Control and Monitoring Function (CCMF) or a Network Control Facility (NCF) when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation carrier-off state: transmit ES is in this state when it is authorized to transmit, and when it does not transmit any signal, either authorized by a CCMF or a NCF when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation NOTE: The existence of a carrier-off state depends on the system of transmission used. For ES designed for continuous transmission mode there may be no carrier-off state. transmission disabled state: transmit ES is in this state when it is not authorized to transmit either by a CCMF or a NCF respectively when designed for unattended operation or by local control when designed for attended operation 3.2 Abbreviations For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply: AMSS Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service BSS Broadcast Satellite Service CCMF Centralized Control and Monitoring Functions EIRP Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EME Externally Mounted Equipment ES Earth Station EST Earth Station on Trains EUT Equipment Under Test FS Fixed Services FSS Fixed Satellite Service IME Internally Mounted Equipment LMSS Land Mobile Satellite Service LNB Low Noise Block converter MMSS Marine Mobile Satellite Service SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 8
MSS Mobile Satellite Service NCF Network Control Facility QTMA Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus RF Radio Frequency SIT Satellite Interactive Terminals
SNG Satellite News Gathering SUT Satellite User Terminals
TES Transportable Earth Station VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal 4 Test conditions For the purposes of the present document, the test conditions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4 shall apply as appropriate. Further product type related test conditions for Earth Stations are specified in the present document. 4.1 General For Earth Stations with or without ancillary equipment, and/or various terrestrial ports, the number of test configurations shall be determined. The assessment shall include sufficient representative configurations of the ES to adequately exercise the equipment. These configurations shall be recorded in the test report. In the following clauses, the Equipment Under Test (EUT) is an ES with the selected configuration of ancillary equipment. 4.2 Arrangements for test signals The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2 shall apply with the following modifications. In order to measure the unwanted emissions and electromagnetic immunity under operational conditions, the following arrangements shall be provided by the manufacturer: a) a special test equipment to put the ES terminal in its normal operating mode, and providing the ES with a receive signal to emulate the operational conditions of reception. This equipment shall control the EUT, when it is capable of transmission, so that it switches between the transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off states; b) the specific Quality of Transmission Measurement Apparatus (QTMA). For the measurement of the quality of transmission a communications link shall be established and the wanted input signal shall be applied to the Radio Frequency (RF) input of the receiver via the antenna. The special test equipment, the QTMA and the source of the wanted input signal shall be located outside the test environment. Adequate measures shall be taken to protect them from the effects of all the radiated fields within the test environment. 4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.1 shall apply. 4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.2 shall apply. SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 9
4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the input of receivers The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.3 shall apply with the following modification. For tests on the receiver, the level of the signal received from the test transmitter shall be as close as possible to the normal operation level of the EUT receiver. 4.2.4 Arrangements for test signals at the output of receivers The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.4 shall apply. 4.2.5 Arrangements for testing transmitter and receiver together (as a system) The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.5 shall apply. 4.3 Exclusion bands There are no exclusion bands for ESs within in the scope of the present document. 4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers Narrow band responses are not allowed for ESs within in the scope of the present document.
5 Performance assessment 5.1 General The provision of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.1 shall apply. In addition the manufacturer shall provide the following information to be recorded in the test report: - the dedicated grade (A or B) for the ES in accordance with the information contained in the instructions accompanying the ES (see clause 5.3); - the ranges of the operational parameters, e.g. the power delivered to the antenna, the frequency ranges; - the minimum quality of transmission, and the method to be used to assess it. This information shall be in accordance with the documentation accompanying the equipment. 5.2 Equipment configuration(s) For radiation measurements in carrier-on state, the ES shall be put in a continuous transmit mode or to the maximum burst rate where applicable. The ES shall be operated at the highest normal operating Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) or, if that is the maximum attainable, then 3 dB below such maximum. A suggested test configuration is shown in figure 1. SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 10
Figure 1: Suggested test configuration For the tests, the ES antenna reflector and the test antenna may be removed at their flanges and be replaced by one direct wave guide connection. The following test equipment shall be the means whereby the correct operation of the EUT is verified: a) the power meter measures the output power and is used to confirm the transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off states and output level consistency; b) the frequency counter measures the centre frequency of the radiated carrier in the absence of modulation; c) the spectrum analyser measures the bandwidth of the transmission; d) the test receiver is used to demodulate the transmitted signal; e) the two QTMA are used in conjunction with each other to assess the quality of transmission; f) the test transmitter is used to control the switching between transmission disabled, carrier-on and carrier-off states by transmitting the control and monitoring signals. 5.3 Equipment classification The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 5.5 set out for base stations shall apply with the following addition. The equipment are classified into the two grades of service: - grade A of ES for which short interruptions of transmission are accepted during immunity testing with EMC transient phenomena; - grade B of ES for which no short interruption of transmission is accepted during immunity testing with EMC transient phenomena. The applicable grade A or B shall be declared by the manufacturer, it shall be in accordance with the information contained in the instructions accompanying the ES, and shall be recorded in the test report. SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 11 6 Performance criteria The definition of the functions of the EUT, including its ancillary equipment, to be checked during and after the EMC tests shall be declared by the manufacturer and recorded in the test report. The equipment shall meet the minimum performance criteria as specified in clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 and additionally the functions as declared by the manufacturer. 6.1 Performance criteria (C) for Continuous phenomena applied to the EUT The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.1 shall apply with the following modification. The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity if the following conditions are met during and after the exposure: a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1); b) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without being commanded; c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level; d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency; e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level; f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the test; g) the EUT operates as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications link. 6.2 Performance criteria (TA) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade A EUT The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification. The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met:
- during and after the series of individual exposures: a) the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without being commanded; b) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level; c) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal frequency or increase of the signal level; d) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level; e) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the test; - at the conclusion of each exposure the quality of transmission observed shall be no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1); - at the conclusion of the total test comprising the series of individual exposures the EUT shall operate as intended with no loss of user control functions or stored data and the communications link shall remain maintained.
SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2 (2008-09) 12 6.3 Performance criteria (TB) for Transient phenomena applied to a grade B EUT The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 6.2 shall apply with the following modification. The EUT shall be considered to satisfy the immunity specifications if the following conditions are met during and after the series of individual exposures: a) the quality of transmission observed is no worse than that declared by the manufacturer (clause 5.1); b) under the test conditions the EUT is able to be placed in the transmission disabled state, and does not leave that state without being commanded; c) when the EUT is in the transmission disabled state there is no change in the signal level; d) when the EUT is in the carrier-on state there is no change in the signal level or frequency; e) when the EUT is in the carrier-off state there is no increase of the signal level; f) for ESs capable of transmitting, under no circumstances does the transmitter operate unintentionally during the test; g) the EUT shall operate as intended with no loss of user control functions, stored data and the communications link. 7 Applicability overview 7.1 Emission 7.1.1 General EN 301 489-1 [1], table 1, contains the applicability of EMC emission measurements to the relevant ports of radio and/or associated ancillary equipment. 7.1.2 Special conditions The following special conditions set out in table 1, relate to the emission test methods used in EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 8. Table 1: Special conditions for EMC emission measurements Reference to clauses in
EN 301 489-1 [1] Special product-related conditions, additional to or modifying the test conditions in EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 8 8.2.3 Limits; Enclosure of ancillary equipment measured on a stand alone basis The requirements for radiated emission from the enclosure port is applicable to the complete system. The transmit carrier frequency and the receive carrier frequency shall be selected so that they give the maximum spurious radiation at frequencies below 1 000 MHz.
7.2 Immunity 7.2.1 General EN 301 489-1 [1], table 2, contains the applicability of EMC immunity measurements to the relevant ports of radio and/or associated ancillary equipment. SIST EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2:2008
ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-12 V2.2.2
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.