SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009
(Main)Fixed Radio Systems - Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas - Part 4-2: Antennas - Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- Abstract
The Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) of EN 302 217-4-2 v1.3.1 range 7 is based on a relative mask, while the RPS's for the other frequency bands are absolute masks. Evaluation of possible systems in the 71 GHz to 86 GHz range has shown, that the relative RPE mask is less appropriate both for the intended smaller antenna diameters as well as for interference into EESS. This new WI will define adequate RPE classes in the range 71 GHz to 86 GHz.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Jun-2009
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 11-May-2009
- Due Date
- 16-Jul-2009
- Completion Date
- 10-Jun-2009
- Mandate
- M/284
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ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03) - Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 4-2: Antennas; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 is the Slovenian adoption of ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1. It is a harmonized European standard for antennas used with fixed point-to-point radio systems, and it specifies radiation pattern envelope (RPE), cross-polar discrimination (XPD), and antenna gain requirements. Manufacturers, antenna suppliers, operators, and test laboratories use it to assess conformity with article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
What does SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 specify?
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 sets the antenna requirements for point-to-point fixed radio systems and explains how to test them. It applies to antenna types intended for use with the systems covered by EN 302 217-2-2 and EN 302 217-3, and it is used together with other ENs for other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive.
The document is organized into scope, references, definitions, technical requirements, testing, and a normative HS-RTT table, followed by informative annexes.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex A | HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-RTT) |
| Annex B | Title of the EN in the official languages |
| Annex C | Bibliography |
The scope also makes clear that the standard covers both integral antennas and separate antenna products. For integral antennas, the antenna-related requirements apply together with the system requirements in the companion parts.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009?
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 is built around three technical topics: RPE, XPD, and antenna gain. Clause 4 states what the supplier has to declare, what the antenna must meet in operation, and which masks or thresholds apply by frequency range and antenna class.
RPE and antenna classes
Clause 4.2 defines the RPE classes by frequency range. The standard uses different class groupings from 1 GHz to 86 GHz, and the class set changes with band because antenna size, directivity, and interference conditions are different. In practice, the supplier must choose the correct class for the intended band and design the antenna to stay inside the listed pattern envelope.
For 30 GHz to 47 GHz and 47 GHz to 66 GHz, the document distinguishes several class variants, including vertically polarized-only cases and dual-polarized cases. That matters because the same antenna family may need different treatment depending on how it is polarized and how the network is planned.
Polarization requirements
Clause 4.2 says the antenna system shall radiate a linear, single or dual polarized wave. Where frequency coordination is applied, single-polarized antennas must also meet cross-polar RPE and XPD requirements. In practice, this means polarization performance is part of conformity, not just a design preference.
Clause 4.3 defines XPD categories and minimum values by frequency range. The supplier shall declare the XPD category, and the antenna must meet the relevant minimum XPD for its band and class. This is important because XPD controls interference between orthogonal polarizations and affects network planning.
Gain and declaration
Clause 4.4 requires the supplier to declare the nominal antenna gain and its tolerance. For bands 71 GHz to 76 GHz and 81 GHz to 86 GHz, the antenna must have a minimum nominal gain of 38 dBi. That matters because gain feeds directly into EIRP and interference control.
Environmental profile and testing
Clause 4.1 requires the supplier to declare the environmental profile for operation, and the antenna must comply throughout that profile. Clause 5 then ties compliance testing to reference environmental conditions and to the highest and lowest operating frequencies for wideband antennas. In practice, the test report has to show the antenna still meets the masks and gain limits under declared conditions.
What terms does SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 define?
- Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) - the allowed off-axis radiation pattern for an antenna, used to control interference away from the main beam.
- Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) - the separation between co-polar and cross-polar performance, used to check polarization purity and interference rejection.
- Environmental profile - the declared operating climate range for the antenna or antenna-equipment assembly, within which compliance must hold.
- Integral antenna - an antenna built into the radio equipment, so the radio and antenna are assessed as one assembly.
- Stand-alone antenna - a separate antenna product that is assessed on its own.
- Frequency coordination - the deployment context where coordinated use of spectrum applies, which changes how cross-polar requirements are treated.
Who uses SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009?
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 is used by antenna manufacturers, radio system manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, network operators, and regulators. Manufacturers use it to design antenna families and select the right class. Test labs use it for RPE, XPD, and gain measurements. Operators and buyers use it to match antenna performance to spectrum planning, link design, and deployment rules.
What changed in SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 from the previous edition?
Compared with EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1, this edition updates the 71 GHz to 86 GHz range by replacing the earlier relative approach with defined RPE classes. The foreword also states that some lower directivity class 1 RPEs were not carried over into this part because they are no longer considered appropriate for the present scope, and they remain in EN 302 217-4-1.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009?
- Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) - the legal framework for the essential requirement on efficient spectrum use and harmful interference.
- ETSI EN 301 126-3-1 - gives the definitions, general requirements, and test procedures for point-to-point antennas, including the test clauses used here.
- ETSI EN 302 217-1 - provides the common characteristics, definitions, symbols, and abbreviations used across the series.
- ETSI EN 302 217-2-2 and ETSI EN 302 217-3 - define the system types with which these antennas are intended to work.
- ETSI EN 302 217-4-1 - gives system-dependent antenna requirements and additional RPE classes referenced by this part.
What does the SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 document contain?
The document contains band-by-band RPE figures for each antenna class, XPD masks and categories, and the gain requirement for antennas in scope. It also contains the testing framework that links each requirement to EN 301 126-3-1 test methods. Annex A provides the HS-RTT table used for conformity assessment, and clause 5 explains the environmental and frequency conditions for testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fixed Radio Systems - Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas - Part 4-2: Antennas - Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive". This standard covers: The Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) of EN 302 217-4-2 v1.3.1 range 7 is based on a relative mask, while the RPS's for the other frequency bands are absolute masks. Evaluation of possible systems in the 71 GHz to 86 GHz range has shown, that the relative RPE mask is less appropriate both for the intended smaller antenna diameters as well as for interference into EESS. This new WI will define adequate RPE classes in the range 71 GHz to 86 GHz.
The Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) of EN 302 217-4-2 v1.3.1 range 7 is based on a relative mask, while the RPS's for the other frequency bands are absolute masks. Evaluation of possible systems in the 71 GHz to 86 GHz range has shown, that the relative RPE mask is less appropriate both for the intended smaller antenna diameters as well as for interference into EESS. This new WI will define adequate RPE classes in the range 71 GHz to 86 GHz.
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.30 - Radio relay and fixed satellite communications systems; 33.120.40 - Aerials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 1999/5/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/284. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Final draft ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2008-11)
Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Fixed Radio Systems;
Characteristics and requirements
for point-to-point equipment and antennas;
Part 4-2: Antennas;
Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements
of article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive
2 Final draft ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2008-11)
Reference
REN/ATTM-04006
Keywords
antenna, DFRS, DRRS, FWA, point-to-point,
radio, regulation, transmission
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 7
2.2 Informative references . 7
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 8
4 Technical requirements specifications . 8
4.1 Environmental profile . 8
4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) . 8
4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz . 9
4.2.2 Frequency range 1: 3 GHz to 14 GHz . 13
4.2.3 Frequency range 2: 14 GHz to 20 GHz . 15
4.2.4 Frequency range 3: 20 GHz to 24 GHz . 17
4.2.5 Frequency range 4: 24 GHz to 30 GHz . 19
4.2.6 Frequency range 5: 30 GHz to 47 GHz . 21
4.2.7 Frequency range 6: 47 GHz to 66 GHz . 24
4.2.8 Frequency range 7: 66 GHz to 86 GHz . 26
4.3 Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) . 28
4.3.1 Frequency range 1 GHz to 3 GHz . 28
4.3.2 Frequency range 3 GHz to 86 GHz . 29
4.4 Antenna gain . 30
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 30
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 30
5.2 Wide radio-frequency band covering antennas specification and tests . 31
5.3 Essential antenna test suites. 31
Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-
RTT) . 32
Annex B (informative): The EN title in the official languages . 34
Annex C (informative): Bibliography . 35
History . 36
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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
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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
Access, Terminals, Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM), and is now submitted for the ETSI standards One-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.5] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the
field of technical standards and regulations.
The present document is intended to become a Harmonized Standard, the reference of which will be published in the
Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Directive 1999/5/EC [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").
Technical Specifications relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [1] are given in annex A.
The present document is part 4-2 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [3].
Few antenna Radiation Pattern Envelopes (RPE) of the lower directivity class 1 have not been carried over in the
present document because no longer considered appropriate, from the system point of view, with the increasing demand
of spectrum in ETSI Countries, and therefore no more suitable for essential requirements under article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive [1] within the European Union. Nevertheless, recognizing that ETSI ENs have worldwide relevance,
they are still found into EN 302 217-4-1 [i.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
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Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to
cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [1]. The modular
structure is described in EG 201 399 [i.4] and shown in figure 1.
3.3f
3.3e
Emergency*
3.3d
Fraud*
3.3c Privacy*
3.3b
No harm to the network*
* If needed a
Scope by
Inter-working via the network*
equipement
3.3a
class or type
Inter-working with the network*
3.2 Use of Spectrum
Spectrum
New radio harmonized standards
Scoped by frequency and/or equipment type
Radio Product EMC
3.1b
EN 301 489 multi-part EMC standard
EMC
Generic and product standards also notified under EMC Directive
Standards covering Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
relating to individual productcs
3.1a
New standards for acoustic safety
Safety
Standards also notified under LV Directive
Non-radio Radio (RE)
TTE Non TTE
Legend:
Scope ot the present document: Any Point-to-point DFRS and
antennas in all frequency bands
Figure 1: Modular structure for the various standards used under the R&TTE Directive
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1 Scope
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) regarding
article 3.2, which states that "[…] radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated
to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".
The present document is applicable only to antenna types that are intended for use with the systems falling within the
scope of documents EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2] and EN 302 217-3 [i.3].
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document.
NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org.
In order to technically cover different market and network requirements, with an appropriate balance of performance to
cost and effective and appropriate use of the radio spectrum, the present document, together with EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2],
offers a number of system types and antennas alternatives, for selection by administrations, operators and manufacturers
dependent on the desired use of the radio spectrum and network/market requirements; those options include:
• channel separation alternatives (as provided by the relevant CEPT Recommendation);
• spectral efficiency class alternatives (different complexity of modulation formats provided in radio equipment
standards);
• antenna directivity class alternatives (for different network density requirement).
The present document is considered applicable to fixed radio systems products with integral antennas, for which all the
technical requirements included in the present document, in EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2] and in EN 302 217-3 [i.3] apply; the
present document applies, as well, to separate antenna products, to which only the relevant technical requirements
apply. For more background information on the equipment and antenna parameters relevant to article 3.2 of the R&TTE
Directive see EG 201 399 [i.4] and TR 101 506 [i.6].
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.
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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] 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).
[2] ETSI EN 301 126-3-1 (V1.1.2): "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing;
Part 3-1: Point-to-Point antennas; Definitions, general requirements and test procedures".
[3] ETSI EN 302 217-1 (V1.2.1): "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for
point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 1: Overview and system-independent common
characteristics".
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] ETSI EN 302 217-4-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point
equipment and antennas; Part 4-1: System-dependent requirements for antennas".
[i.2] ETSI EN 302 217-2-2: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point
equipment and antennas; Part 2-2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2
of R&TTE Directive for digital systems operating in frequency bands where frequency
co-ordination is applied".
[i.3] ETSI EN 302 217-3: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point
equipment and antennas; Part 3: Equipment operating in frequency bands where both frequency
coordinated or uncoordinated deployment might be applied; Harmonized EN covering the essential
requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".
[i.4] ETSI EG 201 399: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); A guide to
the production of candidate Harmonized Standards for application under the R&TTE Directive".
[i.5] 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.6] ETSI TR 101 506: "Fixed Radio Systems; Generic definitions, terminology and applicability of
essential requirements under the article 3.2 of 99/05/EC Directive to Fixed Radio Systems".
[i.7] ETSI EN 301 126-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing; Part 1: Point-to-point
equipment - Definitions, general requirements and test procedures".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the symbols given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
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3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
4 Technical requirements specifications
In the following clauses, electrical characteristics are given as function of specific classification of the antennas
according to the principles referred to in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1].
The antenna supplier shall state, for each antenna type, the frequency band of operation and antenna gain at least at the
frequency band edges and at mid-band. An antenna, which employs a radome, shall meet the requirements of the
present document with the radome in place. The antenna system shall radiate a linear (single or dual) polarized wave. In
bands where frequency co-ordination is applied, single polarized antennas shall meet cross-polar RPE and XPD
requirements also.
NOTE: In bands where frequency co-ordination is not applied, cross-polar RPE and XPD are not considered as
essential requirements for R&TTE Directive [1] conformance, even if the antenna is actually dual
polarized. Values given in the present document should be considered for reference purposes only. For
definition of co-ordination in frequency bands, refer to definitions in EN 302 217-1 [3].
4.1 Environmental profile
The required environmental profile for operation of the antenna or the equipment-antenna assembly (in case of systems
with integral antenna) shall be declared by the supplier. The antenna shall comply with all the technical requirements of
the present document at all times when operating within the boundary limits of the declared operational environmental
profile. For testing the compliance to technical requirements refer also to EN 301 126-3-1 [2] and clause 5 in the present
document.
4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE)
The present document defines only RPE which characteristics are considered suitable, within the European Community,
and relevant to essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive [1]; however, it is recognized that ETSI
ENs have worldwide relevance and therefore, in other countries, there might be applications and low density radio
networks that justify a different trade-off in terms of performance, size and cost. Therefore in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1]
other Class 1 antenna RPE are standardized for such purpose.
Not all classes of antennas defined in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1] are presently represented by specific RPEs in the present
document; missing RPEs are intended for future inclusion whenever the market might possibly require them. Table 1
provides for each frequency range an overview of the currently standardized antenna classes.
Table 1: Summary of RPE classes represented in the present document
Frequency range Antenna Radiation Pattern
(GHz) Envelope (RPE) class
1 to 3 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3
3 to 14 2, 3, 4
14 to 20 2, 3, 4
20 to 24 2, 3, 4
24 to 30 2, 3, 4
30 to 47 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4
47 to 66 2, 3A, 3B
66 to 86 2, 3, 4
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4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 2 to 7 give the RPEs for antenna classes 1, 2 and 3.
-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
20 16 20 0
50 6 30 0
100 6 50 -6
140 -5 180 -6
180 -5
Figure 2: Class 1A antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
0 2040 6080 100 120 140 160 180
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Azimuth angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Azimuth angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
20 12 20 0
15 20 20 0
40 4 30 0
40 6 30 0
110 -7 100 -10
100 6 50 -6
180 -7 180 -10
140 -5 180 -6
180 -5
Figure 4: Class 1C antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, azimuth plane)
Figure 3: Class 1B antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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Maximum Gain (dBi)
Maximum Gain (dBi)
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30 30
20 20
10 10
-10 -10
-20 -20
-30
-30
0 2040 6080 100 120 140 160 180
0 102030405060708090
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Elevation angle (°) dBi
20 15
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
60 1
20 12 20 0
90 -4
40 4 30 0
90 4 100 -15
Figure 5: Class 1C antennas RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, elevation plane)
120 -12 180 -15
180 -12
Figure 6: Class 2 antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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Maximum Gain (dBi)
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-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
10 18 20 0
30 3 30 0
80 2 100 -20
110 -18 180 -20
180 -18
Figure 7: Class 3 antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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4.2.2 Frequency range 1: 3 GHz to 14 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 8 to 10 give the RPEs for antenna classes 2, 3 and 4.
-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
‑ ‑
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
5 26 5 10
10 20 10 5
20 12 15 5
...
Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Fixed Radio Systems;
Characteristics and requirements
for point-to-point equipment and antennas;
Part 4-2: Antennas;
Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements
of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 7
2.2 Informative references . 7
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 8
4 Technical requirements specifications . 8
4.1 Environmental profile . 8
4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) . 8
4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz . 9
4.2.2 Frequency range 1: 3 GHz to 14 GHz . 13
4.2.3 Frequency range 2: 14 GHz to 20 GHz . 15
4.2.4 Frequency range 3: 20 GHz to 24 GHz . 17
4.2.5 Frequency range 4: 24 GHz to 30 GHz . 19
4.2.6 Frequency range 5: 30 GHz to 47 GHz . 21
4.2.7 Frequency range 6: 47 GHz to 66 GHz . 24
4.2.8 Frequency range 7: 66 GHz to 86 GHz . 26
4.3 Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) . 28
4.3.1 Frequency range 1 GHz to 3 GHz . 28
4.3.2 Frequency range 3 GHz to 86 GHz . 29
4.4 Antenna gain . 30
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 30
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 30
5.2 Wide radio-frequency band covering antennas specification and tests . 31
5.3 Essential antenna test suites. 31
Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-
RTT) . 32
Annex B (informative): The EN title in the official languages . 34
Annex C (informative): Bibliography . 35
History . 36
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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
Access, Terminals, Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM).
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.5] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the
field of technical standards and regulations.
The present document is intended to become a Harmonized Standard, the reference of which will be published in the
Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Directive 1999/5/EC [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").
Technical Specifications relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [1] are given in annex A.
The present document is part 4-2 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [3].
Few antenna Radiation Pattern Envelopes (RPE) of the lower directivity class 1 have not been carried over in the
present document because no longer considered appropriate, from the system point of view, with the increasing demand
of spectrum in ETSI Countries, and therefore no more suitable for essential requirements under article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive [1] within the European Union. Nevertheless, recognizing that ETSI ENs have worldwide relevance,
they are still found into EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1].
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 19 March 2009
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 June 2009
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 December 2009
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 December 2010
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Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to
cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [1]. The modular
structure is described in EG 201 399 [i.4] and shown in figure 1.
3.3f
3.3e
Emergency*
3.3d
Fraud*
3.3c Privacy*
3.3b
No harm to the network*
* If needed a
Scope by
Inter-working via the network*
equipement
3.3a
class or type
Inter-working with the network*
3.2 Use of Spectrum
Spectrum
New radio harmonized standards
Scoped by frequency and/or equipment type
Radio Product EMC
3.1b
EN 301 489 multi-part EMC standard
EMC
Generic and product standards also notified under EMC Directive
Standards covering Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
relating to individual productcs
3.1a
New standards for acoustic safety
Safety
Standards also notified under LV Directive
Non-radio Radio (RE)
TTE Non TTE
Legend:
Scope ot the present document: Any Point-to-point DFRS and
antennas in all frequency bands
Figure 1: Modular structure for the various standards used under the R&TTE Directive
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1 Scope
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) regarding
article 3.2, which states that "[…] radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated
to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".
The present document is applicable only to antenna types that are intended for use with the systems falling within the
scope of documents EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2] and EN 302 217-3 [i.3].
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document.
NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org.
In order to technically cover different market and network requirements, with an appropriate balance of performance to
cost and effective and appropriate use of the radio spectrum, the present document, together with EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2],
offers a number of system types and antennas alternatives, for selection by administrations, operators and manufacturers
dependent on the desired use of the radio spectrum and network/market requirements; those options include:
• channel separation alternatives (as provided by the relevant CEPT Recommendation);
• spectral efficiency class alternatives (different complexity of modulation formats provided in radio equipment
standards);
• antenna directivity class alternatives (for different network density requirement).
The present document is considered applicable to fixed radio systems products with integral antennas, for which all the
technical requirements included in the present document, in EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2] and in EN 302 217-3 [i.3] apply; the
present document applies, as well, to separate antenna products, to which only the relevant technical requirements
apply. For more background information on the equipment and antenna parameters relevant to article 3.2 of the R&TTE
Directive see EG 201 399 [i.4] and TR 101 506 [i.6].
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.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
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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] 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).
[2] ETSI EN 301 126-3-1 (V1.1.2): "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing;
Part 3-1: Point-to-Point antennas; Definitions, general requirements and test procedures".
[3] ETSI EN 302 217-1 (V1.2.1): "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for
point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 1: Overview and system-independent common
characteristics".
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] ETSI EN 302 217-4-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point
equipment and antennas; Part 4-1: System-dependent requirements for antennas".
[i.2] ETSI EN 302 217-2-2: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point
equipment and antennas; Part 2-2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2
of R&TTE Directive for digital systems operating in frequency bands where frequency
co-ordination is applied".
[i.3] ETSI EN 302 217-3: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point
equipment and antennas; Part 3: Equipment operating in frequency bands where both frequency
coordinated or uncoordinated deployment might be applied; Harmonized EN covering the essential
requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".
[i.4] ETSI EG 201 399: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); A guide to
the production of candidate Harmonized Standards for application under the R&TTE Directive".
[i.5] 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.6] ETSI TR 101 506: "Fixed Radio Systems; Generic definitions, terminology and applicability of
essential requirements under the article 3.2 of 99/05/EC Directive to Fixed Radio Systems".
[i.7] ETSI EN 301 126-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing; Part 1: Point-to-point
equipment - Definitions, general requirements and test procedures".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the symbols given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
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3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
4 Technical requirements specifications
In the following clauses, electrical characteristics are given as function of specific classification of the antennas
according to the principles referred to in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1].
The antenna supplier shall state, for each antenna type, the frequency band of operation and antenna gain at least at the
frequency band edges and at mid-band. An antenna, which employs a radome, shall meet the requirements of the
present document with the radome in place. The antenna system shall radiate a linear (single or dual) polarized wave. In
bands where frequency co-ordination is applied, single polarized antennas shall meet cross-polar RPE and XPD
requirements also.
NOTE: In bands where frequency co-ordination is not applied, cross-polar RPE and XPD are not considered as
essential requirements for R&TTE Directive [1] conformance, even if the antenna is actually dual
polarized. Values given in the present document should be considered for reference purposes only. For
definition of co-ordination in frequency bands, refer to definitions in EN 302 217-1 [3].
4.1 Environmental profile
The required environmental profile for operation of the antenna or the equipment-antenna assembly (in case of systems
with integral antenna) shall be declared by the supplier. The antenna shall comply with all the technical requirements of
the present document at all times when operating within the boundary limits of the declared operational environmental
profile. For testing the compliance to technical requirements refer also to EN 301 126-3-1 [2] and clause 5 in the present
document.
4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE)
The present document defines only RPE which characteristics are considered suitable, within the European Community,
and relevant to essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive [1]; however, it is recognized that ETSI
ENs have worldwide relevance and therefore, in other countries, there might be applications and low density radio
networks that justify a different trade-off in terms of performance, size and cost. Therefore in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1]
other Class 1 antenna RPE are standardized for such purpose.
Not all classes of antennas defined in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1] are presently represented by specific RPEs in the present
document; missing RPEs are intended for future inclusion whenever the market might possibly require them. Table 1
provides for each frequency range an overview of the currently standardized antenna classes.
Table 1: Summary of RPE classes represented in the present document
Frequency range Antenna Radiation Pattern
(GHz) Envelope (RPE) class
1 to 3 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3
3 to 14 2, 3, 4
14 to 20 2, 3, 4
20 to 24 2, 3, 4
24 to 30 2, 3, 4
30 to 47 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4
47 to 66 2, 3A, 3B
66 to 86 2, 3, 4
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4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 2 to 7 give the RPEs for antenna classes 1, 2 and 3.
-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
20 16 20 0
50 6 30 0
100 6 50 -6
140 -5 180 -6
180 -5
Figure 2: Class 1A antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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Maximum Gain (dBi)
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-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
0 2040 6080 100 120 140 160 180
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Azimuth angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Azimuth angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
20 12 20 0
15 20 20 0
40 4 30 0
40 6 30 0
110 -7 100 -10
100 6 50 -6
180 -7 180 -10
140 -5 180 -6
180 -5
Figure 4: Class 1C antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, azimuth plane)
Figure 3: Class 1B antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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Maximum Gain (dBi)
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30 30
20 20
10 10
-10 -10
-20 -20
-30
-30
0 2040 6080 100 120 140 160 180
0 102030405060708090
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Elevation angle (°) dBi
20 15
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
60 1
20 12 20 0
90 -4
40 4 30 0
90 4 100 -15
Figure 5: Class 1C antennas RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, elevation plane)
120 -12 180 -15
180 -12
Figure 6: Class 2 antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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Maximum Gain (dBi)
Maximum Gain (dBi)
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-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co-polar (dBi) Cross-polar (dBi)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
10 18 20 0
30 3 30 0
80 2 100 -20
110 -18 180 -20
180 -18
Figure 7: Class 3 antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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4.2.2 Frequency range 1: 3 GHz to 14 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 8 to 10 give the RPEs for antenna classes 2, 3 and 4.
-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
‑ ‑
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
5 26 5 10
10 20 10 5
20 12 15 5
50 5 30 -3
65 2 70 -3
80 2 100 -20
105 -20 180 -20
180 -20
Figure 8: Class 2 antennas RPE (3 GHz to 14 GHz)
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fixed Radio Systems - Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas - Part 4-2: Antennas - Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive33.120.40AnteneAerials33.060.30Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski komunikacijski sistemiRadio relay and fixed satellite communications systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 302 217-4-2 Version 1.4.1SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009en01-julij-2009SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)2
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ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)3 Contents Intellectual Property Rights . 4 Foreword . 4 Introduction . 5 1 Scope . 6 2 References . 6 2.1 Normative references . 7 2.2 Informative references . 7 3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7 3.1 Definitions . 7 3.2 Symbols . 7 3.3 Abbreviations . 8 4 Technical requirements specifications . 8 4.1 Environmental profile . 8 4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) . 8 4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz . 9 4.2.2 Frequency range 1: 3 GHz to 14 GHz . 13 4.2.3 Frequency range 2: 14 GHz to 20 GHz . 15 4.2.4 Frequency range 3: 20 GHz to 24 GHz . 17 4.2.5 Frequency range 4: 24 GHz to 30 GHz . 19 4.2.6 Frequency range 5: 30 GHz to 47 GHz . 21 4.2.7 Frequency range 6: 47 GHz to 66 GHz . 24 4.2.8 Frequency range 7: 66 GHz to 86 GHz . 26 4.3 Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD) . 28 4.3.1 Frequency range 1 GHz to 3 GHz . 28 4.3.2 Frequency range 3 GHz to 86 GHz . 29 4.4 Antenna gain . 30 5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 30 5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 30 5.2 Wide radio-frequency band covering antennas specification and tests . 31 5.3 Essential antenna test suites. 31 Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-RTT) . 32 Annex B (informative): The EN title in the official languages . 34 Annex C (informative): Bibliography . 35 History . 36
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)4 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 Access, Terminals, Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM). 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.5] (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. The present document is intended to become a Harmonized Standard, the reference of which will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Directive 1999/5/EC [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"). Technical Specifications relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [1] are given in annex A. The present document is part 4-2 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [3]. Few antenna Radiation Pattern Envelopes (RPE) of the lower directivity class 1 have not been carried over in the present document because no longer considered appropriate, from the system point of view, with the increasing demand of spectrum in ETSI Countries, and therefore no more suitable for essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive [1] within the European Union. Nevertheless, recognizing that ETSI ENs have worldwide relevance, they are still found into EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1].
National transposition dates Date of adoption of this EN: 19 March 2009 Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 June 2009 Date of latest publication of new National Standard or endorsement of this EN (dop/e):
31 December 2009 Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 December 2010
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)5 Introduction The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [1]. The modular structure is described in EG 201 399 [i.4] and shown in figure 1.
* If needed a Scope by equipement class or type Emergency* Fraud* Privacy* No harm to the network* Inter-working via the network* Inter-working with the network* Use of Spectrum New radio harmonized standards Scoped by frequency and/or equipment type Radio Product EMC EN 301 489 multi-part EMC standard Generic and product standards also notified under EMC Directive Standards covering Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields relating to individual productcs New standards for acoustic safety Standards also notified under LV Directive Non-radio Radio (RE) TTE Non TTE Scope ot the present document: Any Point-to-point DFRS and antennas in all frequency bands Legend: 3.3e 3.3f 3.3d 3.3c 3.3b 3.3a 3.2 Spectrum 3.1b EMC 3.1a Safety
Figure 1: Modular structure for the various standards used under the R&TTE Directive SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)6 1 Scope The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) regarding article 3.2, which states that "[…] radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference". The present document is applicable only to antenna types that are intended for use with the systems falling within the scope of documents EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2] and EN 302 217-3 [i.3]. In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document. NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org. In order to technically cover different market and network requirements, with an appropriate balance of performance to cost and effective and appropriate use of the radio spectrum, the present document, together with EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2], offers a number of system types and antennas alternatives, for selection by administrations, operators and manufacturers dependent on the desired use of the radio spectrum and network/market requirements; those options include: • channel separation alternatives (as provided by the relevant CEPT Recommendation); • spectral efficiency class alternatives (different complexity of modulation formats provided in radio equipment standards); • antenna directivity class alternatives (for different network density requirement). The present document is considered applicable to fixed radio systems products with integral antennas, for which all the technical requirements included in the present document, in EN 302 217-2-2 [i.2] and in EN 302 217-3 [i.3] apply; the present document applies, as well, to separate antenna products, to which only the relevant technical requirements apply. For more background information on the equipment and antenna parameters relevant to article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive see EG 201 399 [i.4] and TR 101 506 [i.6]. 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. NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee their long term validity. SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)7 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] 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). [2] ETSI EN 301 126-3-1 (V1.1.2): "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing; Part 3-1: Point-to-Point antennas; Definitions, general requirements and test procedures". [3] ETSI EN 302 217-1 (V1.2.1): "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 1: Overview and system-independent common characteristics". 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] ETSI EN 302 217-4-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 4-1: System-dependent requirements for antennas". [i.2] ETSI EN 302 217-2-2: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 2-2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for digital systems operating in frequency bands where frequency co-ordination is applied". [i.3] ETSI EN 302 217-3: "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 3: Equipment operating in frequency bands where both frequency coordinated or uncoordinated deployment might be applied; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive". [i.4] ETSI EG 201 399: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); A guide to the production of candidate Harmonized Standards for application under the R&TTE Directive". [i.5] 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.6] ETSI TR 101 506: "Fixed Radio Systems; Generic definitions, terminology and applicability of essential requirements under the article 3.2 of 99/05/EC Directive to Fixed Radio Systems". [i.7] ETSI EN 301 126-1: "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing; Part 1: Point-to-point equipment - Definitions, general requirements and test procedures". 3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations 3.1 Definitions For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply. 3.2 Symbols For the purposes of the present document, the symbols given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply. SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)8 3.3 Abbreviations For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply. 4 Technical requirements specifications In the following clauses, electrical characteristics are given as function of specific classification of the antennas according to the principles referred to in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1]. The antenna supplier shall state, for each antenna type, the frequency band of operation and antenna gain at least at the frequency band edges and at mid-band. An antenna, which employs a radome, shall meet the requirements of the present document with the radome in place. The antenna system shall radiate a linear (single or dual) polarized wave. In bands where frequency co-ordination is applied, single polarized antennas shall meet cross-polar RPE and XPD requirements also. NOTE: In bands where frequency co-ordination is not applied, cross-polar RPE and XPD are not considered as essential requirements for R&TTE Directive [1] conformance, even if the antenna is actually dual polarized. Values given in the present document should be considered for reference purposes only. For definition of co-ordination in frequency bands, refer to definitions in EN 302 217-1 [3]. 4.1 Environmental profile The required environmental profile for operation of the antenna or the equipment-antenna assembly (in case of systems with integral antenna) shall be declared by the supplier. The antenna shall comply with all the technical requirements of the present document at all times when operating within the boundary limits of the declared operational environmental profile. For testing the compliance to technical requirements refer also to EN 301 126-3-1 [2] and clause 5 in the present document. 4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) The present document defines only RPE which characteristics are considered suitable, within the European Community, and relevant to essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive [1]; however, it is recognized that ETSI ENs have worldwide relevance and therefore, in other countries, there might be applications and low density radio networks that justify a different trade-off in terms of performance, size and cost. Therefore in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1] other Class 1 antenna RPE are standardized for such purpose. Not all classes of antennas defined in EN 302 217-4-1 [i.1] are presently represented by specific RPEs in the present document; missing RPEs are intended for future inclusion whenever the market might possibly require them. Table 1 provides for each frequency range an overview of the currently standardized antenna classes. Table 1: Summary of RPE classes represented in the present document Frequency range (GHz) Antenna Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) class 1 to 3
1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3 3 to 14
2, 3, 4 14 to 20
2, 3, 4 20 to 24
2, 3, 4 24 to 30
2, 3, 4 30 to 47
2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4 47 to 66
2, 3A, 3B 66 to 86 2, 3, 4
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)9 4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the responsible administration. Figures 2 to 7 give the RPEs for antenna classes 1, 2 and 3. -30-20-100102030020406080100120140160180Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)Maximum Gain (dBi)Co-polar (dBi)Cross-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi) 20 16 20 0 50 6 30 0 100 6 50 -6 140 -5 180 -6 180 -5
Figure 2: Class 1A antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz) SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)10 -30-20-100102030020406080100120140160180Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)Maximum Gain (dBi)Co-polar (dBi)Cross-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi) 15 20 20 0 40 6 30 0 100 6 50 -6 140 -5 180 -6 180 -5
Figure 3: Class 1B antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz) -30-20-100102030020406080100120140160180Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)Maximum Gain (dBi)Co-polar (dBi)Cross-polar (dBi) Azimuth angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Azimuth angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi) 20 12 20 0 40 4 30 0 110 -7 100 -10 180 -7 180 -10
Figure 4: Class 1C antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, azimuth plane) SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)11 -30-20-1001020300102030405060708090Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)Maximum Gain (dBi) Elevation angle (°) dBi 20 15 60 1 90 -4
Figure 5: Class 1C antennas RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, elevation plane) -30-20-100102030020406080100120140160180Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)Maximum Gain (dBi)Co-polar (dBi)Cross-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi) 20 12 20 0 40 4 30 0 90 4 100 -15 120 -12 180 -15 180 -12
Figure 6: Class 2 antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz) SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1:2009
ETSI ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.4.1 (2009-03)12 -30-20-100102030020406080100120140160180Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)Maximum Gain (dBi)Co-polar (dBi)Cross-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle
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