ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.2.1 (2014-07)

ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.2.1 (2014-09)






EUROPEAN STANDARD
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Maritime low power personal locating devices employing AIS;
Part 1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

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Reference
DEN/ERM-TG26-100-1
Keywords
maritime, radio, SAR, testing
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

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GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 7
Foreword . 7
Modal verbs terminology . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 References . 8
2.1 Normative references . 8
2.2 Informative references . 9
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Definitions . 9
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 General requirements . 10
4.1 Construction . 10
4.1.1 Categories of equipment . 11
4.2 Controls . 11
4.3 Indicators . 11
4.4 Identifier (user ID). 11
4.5 Labelling. 12
4.5.1 Labelling Requirements . 12
4.6 Instructions . 12
4.7 Power source . 12
4.7.1 Battery requirements . 12
4.7.2 Battery capacity . 13
4.7.3 Safety precautions . 13
5 Technical requirements . 13
5.1 General . 13
5.2 AIS transmission characteristics . 13
5.2.1 AIS messages . 13
5.2.1.1 Active mode . 14
5.2.1.2 Test mode . 14
5.2.2 Synchronization . 14
5.2.2.1 Active mode . 14
5.2.2.2 Test mode . 14
5.2.3 GNSS position source . 14
5.2.3.1 UTC. 15
5.2.3.2 UTC parameters storage . 15
5.2.4 Required settings . 15
5.2.5 Minimum transmitter performance characteristics . 16
5.2.6 VHF Data Link (VDL) Access . 16
5.2.6.1 Active mode . 16
5.2.6.2 Test mode . 17
6 General conditions of measurement . 17
6.1 Conformity testing . 17
6.2 Test Frequencies . 17
6.3 Identifier (user ID). 17
6.4 Artificial Antenna . 17
6.5 Test signals . 18
6.5.1 Standard test signal number 1 . 18
6.5.2 Standard test signal number 2 . 18
6.5.3 Standard test signal number 3 . 18
6.5.4 Reference timing signal . 18
6.6 Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measured results . 18
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6.6.1 Measurement uncertainty . 18
6.6.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 19
6.7 Test conditions power sources and ambient te mperature s . 19
6.7.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 19
6.7.2 Test power source . 19
6.8 Normal test conditions . 19
6.8.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 19
6.8.2 Normal test voltage . 19
6.9 Extreme test conditions . 19
6.9.1 Extreme temperatures . 19
6.9.1.1 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures . 20
6.9.2 Extreme test voltages . 20
6.9.2.1 Upper extreme test voltage . 20
6.9.2.2 Lower extreme test voltage . 20
7 Environmental tests . 20
7.1 Introduction . 20
7.2 Procedure . 20
7.3 Performance check . 20
7.4 Drop test . 20
7.4.1 Definition . 20
7.4.2 Test conditions . 21
7.4.3 Method of measurement . 21
7.4.4 Requirements . 21
7.5 Temperature tests . 21
7.5.1 Definition . 21
7.5.2 Dry heat test . 21
7.5.2.1 Method of measurement . 21
7.5.2.2 Requirements . 22
7.5.3 Damp heat test . 22
7.5.3.1 Method of measurement . 22
7.5.3.2 Requirements . 22
7.5.4 Low temperature test . 22
7.5.4.1 Method of measurement . 22
7.5.4.2 Requirements . 22
7.5.5 Low temperature battery endurance test . 23
7.5.5.1 Method of measurement . 23
7.5.5.2 Requirements . 23
7.6 Vibration test . 23
7.6.1 Definition . 23
7.6.2 Method of measurement . 23
7.6.3 Requirement . 24
7.7 Corrosion test . 24
7.7.1 Definition . 24
7.7.2 Method of measurement . 24
7.7.3 Requirements . 24
7.8 Thermal shock test. 25
7.8.1 Definition . 25
7.8.2 Method of measurement . 25
7.8.3 Requirements . 25
7.9 Buoyancy test . 25
7.9.1 Definition . 25
7.9.2 Method of measurement . 25
7.9.3 Requirements . 25
7.10 Compass safe distance test . 26
7.10.1 Definition . 26
7.10.2 Method of measurement . 26
7.10.3 Requirements . 26
7.11 Solar radiation test . 27
7.11.1 Definition . 27
7.11.2 Method of measurement . 27
7.11.3 Requirements . 27
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7.12 Oil resistance test. 27
7.12.1 Definition . 27
7.12.2 Method of measurement . 27
7.12.3 Requirements . 28
7.13 Protection of the transmitter . 28
7.13.1 Definition . 28
7.13.2 Method of measurement . 28
7.13.3 Requirement . 28
8 Tests on the AIS transmitter . 28
8.1 Frequency error . 28
8.1.1 Definition . 28
8.1.2 Method of measurement . 28
8.1.3 Limit . 29
8.2 Conducted Power . 29
8.2.1 Definition . 29
8.2.2 Method of measurement under normal test conditions . 29
8.2.3 Limit . 29
8.3 Maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP). 29
8.3.1 Definition . 29
8.3.2 Method of measurement . 29
8.3.3 Limits . 30
8.4 Transmitter spectrum mask . 30
8.4.1 Definition . 30
8.4.2 Method of measurement . 30
8.4.3 Limit . 31
8.5 Transmitter transient behaviour (output power) . 31
8.5.1 Definition . 31
8.5.2 Method of measurement . 32
8.5.3 Limit . 33
8.6 Transmitter Transient Behaviour (frequency deviation) . 33
8.6.1 Definition . 33
8.6.2 Method of measurement . 33
8.6.3 Limit . 34
8.7 Synchronization accuracy . 34
8.7.1 Definition . 34
8.7.2 Method of measurement . 34
8.7.3 Limit . 35
8.8 Spurious emissions . 36
8.8.1 Definition . 36
8.8.2 Method of measurement . 36
8.8.3 Limit . 36
9 VDL Link layer tests . 36
9.1 Active mode tests . 36
9.1.1 Method of measurement . 36
9.1.2 Initialization period - Required results. 37
9.1.3 Message content of Message 1 - Required results . 37
9.1.4 Message content of Message 14 - Required results . 37
9.1.5 Transmission schedule for Message 1 - Required results . 37
9.1.6 Communication state of Message 1 - Required results . 38
9.1.7 Transmission schedule of Message 14 - Required results. 38
9.1.8 Transmission with lost GNSS - Required results . 38
9.2 Test mode tests with GNSS data available . 39
9.2.1 Method of measurement . 39
9.2.2 Required results . 39
9.3 Test mode tests without GNSS data available .
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Final draft ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.2.1 (2014-06)






EUROPEAN STANDARD
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Maritime low power personal locating devices employing AIS;
Part 1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

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2 Final draft ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.2.1 (2014-06)



Reference
DEN/ERM-TG26-100-1
Keywords
maritime, radio, SAR, testing
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
The present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org
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TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP and LTE™ are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and
of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
ETSI

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 7
Foreword . 7
Modal verbs terminology . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 References . 8
2.1 Normative references . 8
2.2 Informative references . 9
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Definitions . 9
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 General requirements . 10
4.1 Construction . 10
4.1.1 Categories of equipment . 11
4.2 Controls . 11
4.3 Indicators . 11
4.4 Identifier (user ID). 11
4.5 Labelling. 12
4.5.1 Labelling Requirements . 12
4.6 Instructions . 12
4.7 Power source . 12
4.7.1 Battery requirements . 12
4.7.2 Battery capacity . 13
4.7.3 Safety precautions . 13
5 Technical requirements . 13
5.1 General . 13
5.2 AIS transmission characteristics . 13
5.2.1 AIS messages . 13
5.2.1.1 Active mode . 14
5.2.1.2 Test mode . 14
5.2.2 Synchronization . 14
5.2.2.1 Active mode . 14
5.2.2.2 Test mode . 14
5.2.3 GNSS position source . 14
5.2.3.1 UTC. 15
5.2.3.2 UTC parameters storage . 15
5.2.4 Required settings . 15
5.2.5 Minimum transmitter performance characteristics . 16
5.2.6 VHF Data Link (VDL) Access . 16
5.2.6.1 Active mode . 16
5.2.6.2 Test mode . 17
6 General conditions of measurement . 17
6.1 Conformity testing . 17
6.2 Test Frequencies . 17
6.3 Identifier (user ID). 17
6.4 Artificial Antenna . 17
6.5 Test signals . 18
6.5.1 Standard test signal number 1 . 18
6.5.2 Standard test signal number 2 . 18
6.5.3 Standard test signal number 3 . 18
6.5.4 Reference timing signal . 18
6.6 Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measured results . 18
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6.6.1 Measurement uncertainty . 18
6.6.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 19
6.7 Test conditions power sources and ambient te mperature s . 19
6.7.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 19
6.7.2 Test power source . 19
6.8 Normal test conditions . 19
6.8.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 19
6.8.2 Normal test voltage . 19
6.9 Extreme test conditions . 19
6.9.1 Extreme temperatures . 19
6.9.1.1 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures . 20
6.9.2 Extreme test voltages . 20
6.9.2.1 Upper extreme test voltage . 20
6.9.2.2 Lower extreme test voltage . 20
7 Environmental tests . 20
7.1 Introduction . 20
7.2 Procedure . 20
7.3 Performance check . 20
7.4 Drop test . 20
7.4.1 Definition . 20
7.4.2 Test conditions . 21
7.4.3 Method of measurement . 21
7.4.4 Requirements . 21
7.5 Temperature tests . 21
7.5.1 Definition . 21
7.5.2 Dry heat test . 21
7.5.2.1 Method of measurement . 21
7.5.2.2 Requirements . 22
7.5.3 Damp heat test . 22
7.5.3.1 Method of measurement . 22
7.5.3.2 Requirements . 22
7.5.4 Low temperature test . 22
7.5.4.1 Method of measurement . 22
7.5.4.2 Requirements . 22
7.5.5 Low temperature battery endurance test . 23
7.5.5.1 Method of measurement . 23
7.5.5.2 Requirements . 23
7.6 Vibration test . 23
7.6.1 Definition . 23
7.6.2 Method of measurement . 23
7.6.3 Requirement . 24
7.7 Corrosion test . 24
7.7.1 Definition . 24
7.7.2 Method of measurement . 24
7.7.3 Requirements . 24
7.8 Thermal shock test. 25
7.8.1 Definition . 25
7.8.2 Method of measurement . 25
7.8.3 Requirements . 25
7.9 Buoyancy test . 25
7.9.1 Definition . 25
7.9.2 Method of measurement . 25
7.9.3 Requirements . 25
7.10 Compass safe distance test . 26
7.10.1 Definition . 26
7.10.2 Method of measurement . 26
7.10.3 Requirements . 26
7.11 Solar radiation test . 27
7.11.1 Definition . 27
7.11.2 Method of measurement . 27
7.11.3 Requirements . 27
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7.12 Oil resistance test. 27
7.12.1 Definition . 27
7.12.2 Method of measurement . 27
7.12.3 Requirements . 28
7.13 Protection of the transmitter . 28
7.13.1 Definition . 28
7.13.2 Method of measurement . 28
7.13.3 Requirement . 28
8 Tests on the AIS transmitter . 28
8.1 Frequency error . 28
8.1.1 Definition . 28
8.1.2 Method of measurement . 28
8.1.3 Limit . 29
8.2 Conducted Power . 29
8.2.1 Definition . 29
8.2.2 Method of measurement under normal test conditions . 29
8.2.3 Limit . 29
8.3 Maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP). 29
8.3.1 Definition . 29
8.3.2 Method of measurement . 29
8.3.3 Limits . 30
8.4 Transmitter spectrum mask . 30
8.4.1 Definition . 30
8.4.2 Method of measurement . 30
8.4.3 Limit . 31
8.5 Transmitter transient behaviour (output power) . 31
8.5.1 Definition . 31
8.5.2 Method of measurement . 32
8.5.3 Limit . 33
8.6 Transmitter Transient Behaviour (frequency deviation) . 33
8.6.1 Definition . 33
8.6.2 Method of measurement . 33
8.6.3 Limit . 34
8.7 Synchronization accuracy . 34
8.7.1 Definition . 34
8.7.2 Method of measurement . 34
8.7.3 Limit . 35
8.8 Spurious emissions . 36
8.8.1 Definition . 36
8.8.2 Method of measurement . 36
8.8.3 Limit . 36
9 VDL Link layer tests . 36
9.1 Active mode tests . 36
9.1.1 Method of measurement . 36
9.1.2 Initialization period - Required results. 37
9.1.3 Message content of Message 1 - Required results . 37
9.1.4 Message content of Message 14 - Required results . 37
9.1.5 Transmission schedule for Message 1 - Required results . 37
9.1.6 Communication state of Message 1 - Required results . 38
9.1.7 Transmission schedule of Message 14 - Required results. 38
9.1.8 Transmission with lost GNSS - Required results . 38
9.2 Test mode tests with GNSS data available . 39
9.2.1 Method of measurement . 39
9.2.2 Required results . 39
9.3 Test mode tests without GNS
...

Final draft ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.1.1 (2014-02)






European Standard
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Maritime low power personal locating devices employing AIS;
Part 1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

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2 Final draft ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.1.1 (2014-02)



Reference
DEN/ERM-TG26-100-1
Keywords
maritime, radio, SAR, testing
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.
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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 2014.
All rights reserved.

TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP and LTE™ are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and
of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
ETSI

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 7
Foreword . 7
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 References . 8
2.1 Normative references . 8
2.2 Informative references . 9
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Definitions . 9
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 General requirements . 10
4.1 Construction . 10
4.1.1 Requirements for operational locating devices . 11
4.1.2 Requirements for locating devices solely for training purposes . 11
4.1.3 Categories of equipment . 11
4.2 Controls . 11
4.3 Indicators . 11
4.4 Identifier (user ID). 12
4.5 Labelling. 12
4.5.1 Common Labelling Requirements . 12
4.5.2 Labelling Requirements for operational locating devices . 12
4.5.3 Labelling Requirements for training locating devices . 12
4.6 Instructions . 12
4.7 Power source . 13
4.7.1 Battery requirements . 13
4.7.2 Battery capacity . 13
4.7.3 Safety precautions . 13
5 Technical requirements . 13
5.1 General . 13
5.2 AIS transmission characteristics . 14
5.2.1 AIS messages . 14
5.2.1.1 Active mode . 14
5.2.1.2 Training mode . 14
5.2.1.3 Test mode . 14
5.2.2 Synchronization . 14
5.2.2.1 Active and Training modes . 15
5.2.2.2 Test mode . 15
5.2.3 GNSS position source . 15
5.2.3.1 UTC. 15
5.2.3.2 UTC parameters storage . 16
5.2.4 Required settings . 16
5.2.5 Minimum transmitter performance characteristics . 16
5.2.6 VHF Data Link (VDL) Access . 17
5.2.6.1 Active and Training modes . 17
5.2.6.2 Test mode . 18
5.3 Locating device power source . 18
5.3.1 Battery requirements . 18
6 General conditions of measurement . 18
6.1 Conformity testing . 18
6.2 Test Frequencies . 18
6.3 Identifier (user ID). 18
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6.4 Artificial Antenna . 18
6.5 Test signals . 18
6.5.1 Standard test signal number 1 . 19
6.5.2 Standard test signal number 2 . 19
6.5.3 Standard test signal number 3 . 19
6.5.4 Reference timing signal . 19
6.6 Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measured results . 19
6.6.1 Measurement uncertainty . 19
6.6.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 19
6.7 Test conditions power sources and ambient te mperature s . 20
6.7.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 20
6.7.2 Test power source . 20
6.8 Normal test conditions . 20
6.8.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 20
6.8.2 Normal test voltage . 20
6.9 Extreme test conditions . 20
6.9.1 Extreme temperatures . 20
6.9.1.1 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures . 20
6.9.2 Extreme test voltages . 20
6.9.2.1 Upper extreme test voltage . 20
6.9.2.2 Lower extreme test voltage . 21
7 Environmental tests . 21
7.1 Introduction . 21
7.2 Procedure . 21
7.3 Performance check . 21
7.4 Drop test . 21
7.4.1 Definition . 21
7.4.2 Test conditions . 21
7.4.3 Method of measurement . 22
7.4.4 Requirements . 22
7.5 Temperature tests . 22
7.5.1 Definition . 22
7.5.2 Dry heat test . 22
7.5.2.1 Method of measurement . 22
7.5.2.2 Requirements . 22
7.5.3 Damp heat test . 23
7.5.3.1 Method of measurement . 23
7.5.3.2 Requirements . 23
7.5.4 Low temperature test . 23
7.5.4.1 Method of measurement . 23
7.5.4.2 Requirements . 23
7.5.5 Low temperature battery endurance test . 23
7.5.5.1 Method of measurement . 23
7.5.5.2 Requirements . 24
7.6 Vibration test . 24
7.6.1 Definition . 24
7.6.2 Method of measurement . 24
7.6.3 Requirement . 24
7.7 Corrosion test . 25
7.7.1 Definition . 25
7.7.2 Method of measurement . 25
7.7.3 Requirements . 25
7.8 Thermal shock test. 26
7.8.1 Definition . 26
7.8.2 Method of measurement . 26
7.8.3 Requirements . 26
7.9 Buoyancy test . 26
7.9.1 Definition . 26
7.9.2 Method of measurement . 26
7.9.3 Requirements . 26
7.10 Compass safe distance test . 27
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7.10.1 Definition . 27
7.10.2 Method of measurement . 27
7.10.3 Requirements . 27
7.11 Solar radiation test . 28
7.11.1 Definition . 28
7.11.2 Method of measurement . 28
7.11.3 Requirements . 28
7.12 Oil resistance test. 28
7.12.1 Definition . 28
7.12.2 Method of measurement . 28
7.12.3 Requirements . 29
7.13 Protection of the transmitter . 29
7.13.1 Definition . 29
7.13.2 Method of measurement . 29
7.13.3 Requirement . 29
8 Tests on the AIS transmitter . 29
8.1 Frequency error . 29
8.1.1 Definition . 29
8.1.2 Method of measurement . 29
8.1.3 Limit . 30
8.2 Conducted Power . 30
8.2.1 Definition . 30
8.2.2 Method of measurement under normal test conditions . 30
8.2.3 Limit . 30
8.3 Maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP). 30
8.3.1 Definition . 30
8.3.2 Method of measurement . 30
8.3.3 Limits . 31
8.4 Transmitter spectrum mask . 31
8.4.1 Definition . 31
8.4.2 Method of measurement . 31
8.4.3 Limit . 32
8.5 Transmitter transient behaviour (output power) . 32
8.5.1 Definition . 32
8.5.2 Method of measurement . 33
8.5.3 Limit . 34
8.6 Transmitter Transient Behaviour (frequency deviation) . 34
8.6.1 Definition . 34
8.6.2 Method of measurement . 34
8.6.3 Limit . 35
8.7 Synchronization accuracy . 35
8.7.1 Definition . 35
8.7.2 Method of measurement . 35
8.7.3 Limit . 36
8.8 Spurious emissions . 37
8.8.1 Definition . 37
8.8.2 Method of measurement . 37
8.8.3 Limit . 37
9 VDL Link layer tests . 37
9.1 Active mode tests . 37
9.1.1 Method of measurement . 37
9.1.2 Initialization period - Required results. 38
9.1.3 Message content of Message 1 - Required results . 38
9.1.4 Message content of Message 14 - Required results . 38
9.1.5 Transmission schedule for Message 1 - Required results . 38
9.1.6 Communication state of Message 1 - Required results . 39
9.1.7 Transmission schedule of M
...

Draft ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.1.0 (2013-05)






European Standard
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Maritime low power personal locating beacons employing AIS
Part 1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

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2 Draft ETSI EN 303 098-1 V1.1.0 (2013-05)



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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 7
Foreword . 7
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 References . 8
2.1 Normative references . 8
2.2 Informative references . 9
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Definitions . 9
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 General requirements . 10
4.1 Construction . 10
4.1.1 Categories of equipment . 10
4.2 Controls . 11
4.3 Indicators . 11
4.4 Identifier (user ID). 11
4.5 Labelling. 11
4.6 Instructions . 12
4.7 Power source . 12
4.7.1 Battery requirements . 12
4.7.2 Safety precautions . 12
5 Technical requirements . 13
5.1 General . 13
5.2 AIS transmission characteristics . 13
5.2.1 AIS messages . 13
5.2.1.1 Active mode . 13
5.2.1.2 Training mode . 13
5.2.1.3 Test mode . 14
5.2.2 Synchronization . 14
5.2.2.1 Active and Training modes . 14
5.2.2.2 Test mode . 14
5.2.3 GNSS position source . 14
5.2.3.1 UTC Time . 15
5.2.3.2 Almanac Storage . 15
5.2.4 Required settings . 15
5.2.5 Minimum transmitter performance characteristics . 16
5.2.6 VHF Data Link (VDL) Access . 16
5.2.6.1 Active and Training modes . 16
5.2.6.2 Test mode . 17
5.3 Locating beacon power source . 17
5.3.1 Battery requirements . 17
6 General conditions of measurement . 17
6.1 Conformity testing . 17
6.2 Test Frequencies . 17
6.3 Identifier (user ID). 17
6.4 Artificial Antenna . 17
6.5 Test signals . 18
6.5.1 Standard test signal number 1 . 18
6.5.2 Standard test signal number 2 . 18
6.5.3 Standard test signal number 3 . 18
6.5.4 Reference timing signal . 18
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6.6 Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measured results . 18
6.6.1 Measurement uncertainty . 18
6.6.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 18
6.7 Test conditions power sources and ambient temperatures . 19
6.7.1 Normal and extreme test conditions. 19
6.7.2 Test power source . 19
6.8 Normal test conditions . 19
6.8.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 19
6.8.2 Normal test voltage . 19
6.9 Extreme test conditions . 19
6.9.1 Extreme temperatures . 19
6.9.1.1 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures . 19
6.9.2 Extreme test voltages . 20
6.9.2.1 Upper extreme test voltage . 20
6.9.2.2 Lower extreme test voltage . 20
7 Environmental tests . 20
7.1 Introduction . 20
7.2 Procedure . 20
7.3 Performance check . 20
7.4 Drop test . 20
7.4.1 Definition . 20
7.4.2 Test conditions . 20
7.4.3 Method of measurement . 21
7.4.4 Requirements . 21
7.5 Temperature tests . 21
7.5.1 Definition . 21
7.5.2 Dry heat test . 21
7.5.2.1 Method of measurement . 21
7.5.2.2 Requirement . 21
7.5.3 Damp heat test . 22
7.5.3.1 Method of measurement . 22
7.5.3.2 Requirement . 22
7.5.4 Low temperature test . 22
7.5.4.1 Method of measurement . 22
7.5.4.2 Requirement . 22
7.6 Vibration test . 22
7.6.1 Definition . 22
7.6.2 Method of measurement . 22
7.6.3 Requirement . 23
7.7 Corrosion test . 23
7.7.1 Definition . 23
7.7.2 Method of measurement . 23
7.7.3 Requirements . 24
7.8 Thermal shock test. 24
7.8.1 Definition . 24
7.8.2 Method of measurement . 24
7.8.3 Requirements . 24
7.9 Buoyancy test . 24
7.9.1 Definition . 24
7.9.2 Method of measurement . 24
7.9.3 Requirements . 24
7.10 Compass safe distance test . 25
7.10.1 Definition . 25
7.10.2 Method of measurement . 25
7.10.3 Requirements . 25
7.11 Solar radiation test . 26
7.11.1 Definition . 26
7.11.2 Method of measurement . 26
7.11.3 Requirements . 26
7.12 Oil resistance test. 26
7.12.1 Definition . 26
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7.12.2 Method of measurement . 26
7.12.3 Requirements . 27
7.13 Protection of the transmitter . 27
7.13.1 Definition . 27
7.13.2 Method of measurement . 27
7.13.3 Requirement . 27
8 Tests on the AIS transmitter . 27
8.1 Frequency error . 27
8.1.1 Definition . 27
8.1.2 Method of measurement . 27
8.1.3 Limit . 27
8.2 Conducted Power . 27
8.2.1 Definition . 28
8.2.2 Method of measurement under normal test conditions . 28
8.2.3 Limit . 28
8.3 Maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP). 28
8.3.1 Definition . 28
8.3.2 Method of measurement . 28
8.3.3 Limits . 29
8.4 Transmitter spectrum mask . 29
8.4.1 Definition . 29
8.4.2 Method of measurement . 29
8.4.3 Limit . 30
8.5 Transmitter transient behaviour (output power) . 30
8.5.1 Definition . 30
8.5.2 Method of measurement . 31
8.5.3 Limit . 32
8.6 Transmitter Transient Behaviour (frequency deviation) . 32
8.6.1 Definition . 32
8.6.2 Method of measurement . 32
8.6.3 Limit . 33
8.7 Synchronization accuracy . 33
8.7.1 Definition . 33
8.7.2 Method of measurement . 33
8.7.3 Limit . 34
8.8 Spurious emissions . 35
8.8.1 Definition . 35
8.8.2 Method of measurement . 35
8.8.3 Limit . 35
9 VDL Link layer tests . 35
9.1 Active mode tests . 35
9.1.1 Method of measurement . 35
9.1.2 Initialization period - Required results. 36
9.1.3 Message content of Message 1 - Required results . 36
9.1.4 Message content of Message 14 - Required results . 36
9.1.5 Transmission schedule for Message 1 - Required results . 36
9.1.6 Communication state of Message 1 - Required results . 37
9.1.7 Transmission schedule of Message 14 - Required results. 37
9.1.8 Transmission with lost GNSS - Required results . 37
9.2 Test mode tests with GNSS data available . 38
9.2.1 Method of measurement . 38
9.2.2 Required results . 38
9.3 Test mode tests without GNSS data available . 38
9.3.1 Method of measurement . 38
9.3.2 Required results . 38
Annex A (normative): Radiated measurements . 39
A.1 Test sites and general arrangements for measurements i
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