ETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.KQLþQHElectroMagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement47.020.70Navigacijska in krmilna opremaNavigation and control equipment33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.060.99Druga oprema za radijske komunikacijeOther equipment for radiocommunicationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 152 Version 1.2.1PSIST EN 300 152:2000en01-januar-2000PSIST EN 300 152:2000SLOVENSKI
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ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)2ReferenceREN/ERM-RP01-029 (1eo00ioo.PDF)Keywordsradio, maritime, EPIRB, SAR, testingETSIPostal addressF-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCEOffice address650 Route des Lucioles - Sophia AntipolisValbonne - FRANCETel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00
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ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)3ContentsIntellectual Property Rights.6Foreword.61Scope.72References.73Definitions, symbols and abbreviations.73.1Definitions.73.2Symbols.83.3Abbreviations.84General requirements.84.1Construction.84.2Controls.94.3Indicators.94.4Labelling.94.5Requirements for conformity testing purposes.94.6Power source.94.6.1Battery requirements.94.6.2Safety precautions.95Technical requirements.105.1EPIRB transmission characteristics.105.2EPIRB power source.105.2.1Battery requirements.106General conditions of measurement.106.1Test frequencies.106.2Test fixture.106.3Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measured results.116.3.1Measurement uncertainty.116.3.2Interpretation of the measurement results.116.4Test conditions power sources and ambient temperatures.116.4.1Normal and extreme test conditions.116.4.2Test power source.116.5Normal test conditions.126.5.1Normal temperature and humidity.126.5.2Normal test voltage.126.6Extreme test conditions.126.6.1Extreme temperatures.126.6.1.1Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures.126.6.2Extreme test voltages.126.6.2.1Upper extreme test voltage.126.6.2.2Lower extreme test voltage.127Environmental tests.137.1Introduction.137.2Procedure.137.3Performance check.137.4Drop test.137.4.1Definition.137.4.2Test conditions.137.4.3Method of measurement.137.4.4Requirements.137.5Temperature tests.147.5.1Definition.147.5.2Dry heat test.147.5.2.1Method of measurement.14PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)47.5.2.2Requirement.147.5.3Damp heat test.147.5.3.1Method of measurement.147.5.3.2Requirement.147.5.4Low temperature test.157.5.4.1Method of measurement.157.5.4.2Requirement.157.6Vibration test.157.6.1Definition.157.6.2Method of measurement.157.6.3Requirement.167.7Corrosion test.167.7.1Definition.167.7.2Method of measurement.167.7.3Requirements.167.8Thermal shock test.177.8.1Definition.177.8.2Method of measurement.177.8.3Requirements.177.9Buoyancy test.177.9.1Definition.177.9.2Method of measurement.177.9.3Requirements.177.10Solar radiation test.177.10.1Definition.177.10.2Method of measurement.177.10.3Requirements.187.11Oil resistance test.187.11.1Definition.187.11.2Method of measurement.187.11.3Requirements.187.12Protection of the transmitter.197.12.1Definition.197.12.2Method of measurement.197.12.3Requirement.198Tests on radiation characteristics.198.1Frequency error.198.1.1Definition.198.1.2Method of measurement.198.1.3Limit.198.2Modulation characteristics.198.2.1Depth of modulation.198.2.1.1Definition.198.2.2Modulation duty-cycle.208.2.2.1Definition.208.2.3Method of measurement.208.2.4Limits.208.2.5Sweep characteristics.218.2.5.1Sweep range.218.2.5.2Sweep repetition rate.218.2.5.3Method of measurement.218.2.5.4Limits.218.3Spectral carrier power ratio.218.3.1Definition.218.3.2Method of measurement.228.3.3Limit.228.4Maximum Effective Radiated Peak Envelope Power (ERPEP).228.4.1Definition.228.4.2Method of measurement under normal test conditions.228.4.3Method of measurement under extreme test conditions.23PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)58.4.4Limit.238.5Radiation produced by operation of the test facility.238.5.1Definition.238.5.2Method of measurement.238.5.3Limit.238.6Spurious emissions.248.6.1Definition.248.6.2Method of measurement.248.6.3Limit.24Annex A (normative):Radiated measurements.25A.1Test sites and general arrangements for measurements involving the use of radiated fields.25A.1.1Outdoor test site.25A.1.2Test antenna.25A.1.3Substitution antenna.26A.1.4Optional additional indoor site.26A.2Guidance on the use of radiation test sites.27A.2.1Measuring distance.27A.2.2Test antenna.27A.2.3Substitution antenna.27A.2.4Artificial antenna.28A.2.5Auxiliary cables.28A.2.6Acoustic measuring arrangement.28A.3Further optional alternative indoor test site using an anechoic chamber.28A.3.1Example of the construction of a shielded anechoic chamber.29A.3.2Influence of parasitic reflections in anechoic chambers.29A.3.3Calibration of the shielded anechoic chamber.30A.4Standard position.32History.33PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)6Intellectual Property RightsIPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The informationpertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be foundin SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in respectof ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web server(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guaranteecan be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web server)which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.ForewordThis European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagneticcompatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM).The present document lays down the minimum requirements for maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons(EPIRBs) operating on certain frequencies, and incorporates the relevant provisions of the InternationalTelecommunication Union (ITU) radio regulations and the relevant standards of the International Civil AviationOrganization (ICAO).Every EN prepared by ETSI is a voluntary standard. The present document contains text concerning the type approval ofthe equipment to which it relates. This text should be considered only as guidance and does not make the presentdocument mandatory.Annex A to the present document is normative.National transposition datesDate of adoption of this EN:8 October 1999Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa):31 January 2000Date of latest publication of new National Standardor endorsement of this EN (dop/e):31 July 2000Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow):31 July 2000PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)71ScopeThe present document lays down the minimum requirements for maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons(EPIRBs) operating on certain frequencies, and incorporates the relevant provisions of the International TelecommunicationUnion (ITU) radio regulations and the relevant standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).EPIRBs are defined as stations in the maritime mobile service, the emissions of which are intended to facilitate searchand rescue operations.The EPIRBs described in the present document are intended only for transmission of radio signals on the frequency121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for locating vessels and survival craft in distress.The present document also applies to EPIRBs intended for very short range man-overboard location applications. Forthis application, both the radiated power and the length of time of operation are reduced to enable the equipment to besufficiently small and light to be worn comfortably at all times.2ReferencesThe following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the presentdocument.·References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) ornon-specific.·For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.·For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.·A non-specific reference to an ETS shall also be taken to refer to later versions published as an EN with the samenumber.[1]ITU-R Recommendation M.690-1: "Technical characteristics of emergency position-indicatingradio beacons (EPIRBs) operating on the carrier frequencies of 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz".[2]ETR 028: "Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Uncertainties in the measurement of mobileradio equipment characteristics".[3]ETR 273: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Improvement ofradiated methods of measurement (using test sites) and evaluation of the correspondingmeasurement uncertainties".3Definitions, symbols and abbreviations3.1DefinitionsFor the purposes of the present document the following terms and definitions apply:EPIRB station: station in the mobile service, the emissions of which are intended to facilitate search and rescueoperationshoming device: 121,5 MHz / 243 MHz beacon primarily intended for transmitting homing signalsPSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)83.2SymbolsFor the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply:dBdecibeldivdivisionepermittivitysConductivitylwavelengthSSiemens3.3AbbreviationsFor the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:EPIRBEmergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconERPEPEffective Radiated Peak Envelope PowerRFRadio Frequency4General requirements4.1ConstructionThe manufacturer shall declare that compliance to the requirements of clause 4 is achieved and shall provide relevantdocumentation.In all respects, the mechanical and electrical design and the construction and finish of the equipment shall conform withgood engineering practice.The equipment shall be designed to minimize the risk of internal and external damage during use or stowage.The exterior of the equipment shall have no sharp edges or projections which could easily damage inflatable rafts orinjure personnel.The general construction and method of operation shall provide a high degree of proof against inadvertent operation dueto magnetic influences, handling, stowage and transit, whilst still providing a simple means of operation in anemergency.The equipment shall be portable, lightweight, and compact and be designed as one integral unit. The EmergencyPosition-Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) shall derive its energy from a battery forming a part of the equipment andincorporate a permanently attached antenna which may be either fixed length or extendible.The EPIRB may be fitted with a test facility by which the functioning of the transmitter and battery can be easily testedwithout the use of any external equipment.The equipment shall be capable of being used by an unskilled person and only be capable of manual activation anddeactivation.The EPIRB shall be watertight and buoyant.A substantial part of the equipment shall be of highly visible yellow or orange color to assist visual location.The equipment shall not be unduly affected by sea water or oil and shall be resistant to deterioration by prolongedexposure to sunlight.Necessary operating instructions shall be provided with the equipment.PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)94.2ControlsThe equipment shall be initially activated by the use of two simple, but independent mechanical actions, neither of which onits own shall activate the equipment. For equipment relating solely to man-overboard location applications, the secondmechanical action may be replaced by an immersion sensor.The equipment shall not be capable of automatic activation, except in the case of the second operation for man-overboard devices only.Initial activation shall break a seal which shall not be replaceable by the user. This seal shall not be broken when usingthe test facility.After activation it shall be simple to de-activate the equipment.The switch which operates any test facility (subclause 4.1) shall be so designed that it returns automatically to theoff-position when released.4.3IndicatorsThe equipment shall be provided with a visual indication that signals are being emitted.4.4LabellingThe equipment shall be provided with a label, or labels, permanently affixed to the exterior of the equipment, containing thefollowing information:-frequency or frequencies of operation of the equipment;-serial number of the equipment;-type designation of the equipment;-adequate instructions to enable the equipment to be activated and de-activated;-the type of battery as specified by the manufacturer of the EPIRB;-a warning to the effect that the EPIRB should not be operated except in an emergency;-the date on which the battery will need to be replaced. Simple means shall be provided for changing this datewhen the battery is replaced.4.5Requirements for conformity testing purposesTo assist the testing authority, complete technical and operational documentation shall be provided with the equipment.4.6Power source4.6.1Battery requirementsThe type of battery and designation specified by the manufacturer for use in the equipment shall be clearly and indeliblymarked on the equipment.The battery shall be clearly and durably marked with the expiry date.4.6.2Safety precautionsProvisions shall be made for protecting the equipment from damage due to the accidental reversal of polarity of thebattery.PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)105Technical requirements5.1EPIRB transmission characteristicsWhen activated, the EPIRB shall transmit continuously on either the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHzand 243 MHz.The class of emission shall be A3X as defined in ITU-R Recommendation M.690-1 [1]. However, the signal mayinclude information of the identity of the ship. If included, this information should be transmitted automatically and shallnot occupy more than 20 seconds in every 2 minutes of transmission.5.2EPIRB power source5.2.1Battery requirementsThe battery provided as a power source shall be a primary battery and have sufficient capacity to operate the equipment foran uninterrupted period of at least 24 hours, or for man-overboard devices only, at least 6 hours, under all temperatureconditions, (subclause 6.6), within the requirements of the present document.6General conditions of measurement6.1Test frequenciesFor the purpose of conformity testing, the EPIRB shall be provided with the frequencies specified by the administration ofthe country in which the test is carried out. In the case of EPIRBs fitted with 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz, two frequencies areapplicable and unless otherwise stated, tests shall be carried out on both frequencies.6.2Test fixtureThe test fixture is a radio frequency coupling device with an integral antenna equipment for coupling the integralantenna to a 50 W radio frequency terminal at the working frequencies of the equipment under test. This allows certainmeasurements to be performed using the conducted measurement methods. Only relative measurements shall beperformed and only those at or near frequencies for which the test fixture has been calibrated.The test fixture normally shall be provided by the manufacturer.The performance characteristics of the test fixture shall be approved by the testing laboratory and shall conform to thefollowing basic parameters:a)the coupling loss shall not be greater than 30 dB;b)a coupling loss variation over the frequency range used in the measurement which does not exceed 2 dB;c)circuitry associated with the Radio Frequency (RF) coupling shall contain no active or non linear devices;d)the VSWR at the 50 W socket shall not be greater than 1,5 over the frequency range of the measurements;e)the coupling loss shall be independent of the position of the test fixture and be unaffected by the proximity ofsurrounding objects or people. The coupling loss shall be reproducible when the equipment under test is removedand replaced;f)the coupling loss shall remain substantially constant when the environmental conditions are varied.Any connections provided on the equipment in order to facilitate relative measurements shall not affect the performanceof the equipment, neither in the test fixture nor when making measurements involving the use of radiated fields.PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)11The characteristics and calibration shall be included in the test report.6.3Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of themeasured results6.3.1Measurement uncertaintyTable 1: Absolute measurement uncertainties: maximum valuesParameterMaximum uncertaintyRF frequency±1 x 10-7Radiated emission of transmitter±6 dBConducted RF power variations using a test fixture±0,75 dBModulation depth±5 %Modulation duty cycle±5 %Spectral carrier power ratio±0,75 dBAudio frequency±5 %Sweep repetition rate±5 %Where applicable for the test methods according to the present document the uncertainty figures are valid to aconfidence level of 95 % calculated according to the methods described in ETR 028 [2].6.3.2Interpretation of the measurement resultsThe interpretation of the results recorded in a test report for the measurements described in the present document shallbe as follows:-the measured value related to the corresponding limit will be used to decide whether an equipment meets therequirements of the present document;-the measurement uncertainty value for the measurement of each parameter shall be included in the test report;-the recorded value of the measurement uncertainty shall be, for each measurement, equal to or lower than thefigures in table 1.NOTE:This procedure for using maximum acceptable uncertainty values is valid until superseded by otherappropriate publications of ETSI covering this subject.6.4Test conditions power sources and ambient temperatures6.4.1Normal and extreme test conditionsConformity testing shall be carried out under normal test conditions (subclause 6.5) and also where stated under extreme testconditions (subclauses 6.6.1 and 6.6.2 applied simultaneously).6.4.2Test power sourceWhere stated, the battery of the equipment shall be replaced by a test power source capable of producing normal(subclause 6.5.2) and extreme test voltages as specified in subclauses 6.6.2.1 and 6.6.2.2.PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)126.5Normal test conditions6.5.1Normal temperature and humidityNormal temperature and humidity conditions for tests shall be any convenient combination of temperature and humidity,within the following ranges:-Temperature:+15 °C to +35 °C.-Relative humidity:20 % to 75 %.6.5.2Normal test voltageThe normal test voltage shall be determined in each case and shall be the voltage corresponding to the voltage which a freshbattery gives at normal temperature and humidity at a load equal to that of the equipment when activated.6.6Extreme test conditions6.6.1Extreme temperaturesFor tests at extreme temperatures, measurements shall be made in accordance with the procedure specified insubclause 6.6.1.1 at the lower and upper temperatures of -20 °C and +55 °C respectively except when installed within otherequipment subject to more stringent temperature requirements, in which case the more stringent requirements shall apply.6.6.1.1Procedure for tests at extreme temperaturesThe equipment shall be switched off during the temperature stabilization period.Before tests are carried out, the equipment shall have obtained thermal balance in the test chamber and have beenactivated for a period of 5 minutes.The location of the equipment under test in the climatic chamber shall not substantially influence the power output or thepower consumption of the equipment under test.6.6.2Extreme test voltages6.6.2.1Upper extreme test voltageThe upper extreme test voltage shall be determined in each case and shall be the voltage corresponding to the voltage whicha fresh battery gives at the upper extreme temperature with a load equal to that of the equipment when activated.6.6.2.2Lower extreme test voltageThe lower extreme test voltage shall be determined in each case. The equipment fitted with a primary battery shall be placedin a climatic chamber and cooled to -20 °C allowing a stabilization period of 2 hours. The equipment shall then be activatedfor a period of 24 hours, or 6 hours in the case of a man-overboard device. After this period the battery voltage shall bemeasured. This voltage shall be taken as the lower extreme test voltage and shall be measured before disconnecting thebattery.PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)137Environmental tests7.1IntroductionThe requirements of clause 7 demonstrate that the equipment is capable of continuous operation under the conditions ofvarious sea states, vibration, humidity and change of temperature likely to be experienced on a ship in which it is carried.7.2ProcedureEnvironmental tests shall be carried out before tests in respect of the other requirements in the present document areperformed on the same equipment.7.3Performance checkThe term performance check as used in the present document shall be taken to mean a check of:-Frequency error: the carrier frequency 121,5 MHz shall be measured with the equipment placed in the test fixture(subclause 6.2). The frequency error shall not exceed ±3,5 kHz.-Maximum effective radiated peak envelope power: the output power shall be measured with the equipmentplaced in the test fixture (subclause 6.2). The measured power corrected with the reference factor(subclause 8.4.3) shall be at least 75 mW, and in the case of man-overboard devices only, shall be at least25 mW.The performance check shall be carried out only under normal test conditions unless otherwise stated.7.4Drop test7.4.1DefinitionThe immunity against the effects of dropping is the ability of the equipment to maintain the specified mechanical andelectrical performance after being subjected to a series of drops on a hard wooden test surface.7.4.2Test conditionsDuring the test, the equipment shall be fitted with a suitable set of batteries and antenna but it shall be switched off. Thetest shall be carried out under normal temperature and humidity conditions as detailed in subclause 6.5.1.The hard wooden test surface shall consist of a piece of solid hard wood with a minimum thickness of 15 cm and a mass ofat least 30 kilograms.The height of the lowest part of the equipment under test, relative to the test surface at the moment of release, shall be1 m.Equipment shall be subjected to this test in the configuration as it is normally used in operational circumstances.7.4.3Method of measurementThe test shall consist of six drops, once on each face.7.4.4RequirementsInspection for mechanical damage, both internal and external, shall be carried out after completion of tests. Any damageshall not impair the operation of the equipment. In particular, parts like knobs, switches and the antenna shall operate in thenormal manner. The act of dropping shall not cause the equipment to operate.PSIST EN 300 152:2000

ETSIETSI EN 300 152 V1.2.1 (1999-10)147.5Temperature tests7.5.1DefinitionThe immunity against the effects of temperature is the ability of the equipment to maintain the specified mechanical andelectrical performance after the following tests have been carried out.The maximum rate of raising or reducing the temperature of the chamber in which the equipment is being tested shall be1 °C/minute.7.5.2Dry heat test7.5.2.1Method of measurementThe equipment shall be placed in a chamber of normal room temperature. The temperature shall then be raised to andmaintained at +70 °C (±3 °C) for a period of between 10 hours and 16 hours.After this period any climatic control device provided in the equipment may be switched on and the chamber cooled to+55 °C (±3 °C). The cooling of the chamber shall be completed within 30 minutes.The equipment shall then be activated and shall be kept working continuously for a period of 2 hours. The temperatureof the chamber shall be maintained at +55 °C (±3 °C) during the 2 hours 30 minutes period. The equipment shall besubjected to a performance check during the last 30 minutes.At the end of the test, and with the equipment still in the chamber, the chamber shall be brought to room temperature innot less than 1 hour. The equipment shall then be exposed to normal room temperature and humidity for not less than3 hours before the next test is carried out.7.5.2.2RequirementThe requirement for the performance check shall be met.7.5.3Damp heat test7.5.3.1Method of measurementThe equipment shall be placed in a chamber at normal room temperature and humidity which, steadily, over a period3 hours (±0,5 hours), shall be heated from room temperature to +40 °C (±3 °C) and shall during this period be broughtto a relative humidity of 93 % (±2 %).These conditions shall be maintained for a period of between 10 hours and 16 hours.The equipment shall be activated 30 minutes later, and
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