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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Float-free maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406,025 MHz; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement33.060.30Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski komunikacijski sistemiRadio relay and fixed satellite communications systems33.060.20Sprejemna in oddajna opremaReceiving and transmitting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:ETS 300 066 E23SIST ETS 300 066:1999en01-MXQLM-19993SIST ETS 300 066:1999SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEANETS 300 066TELECOMMUNICATIONSeptember 1996STANDARDSecond EditionSource: ETSI TC-RESReference: RE/RES-01-10ICS:33.060.20, 33.060.50Key words:EPIRB, maritime, radio, testingRadio Equipment and Systems (RES);Float-free maritime satelliteEmergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)operating on 406,025 MHz;Technical characteristics and methods of measurementETSIEuropean Telecommunications Standards InstituteETSI SecretariatPostal address: F-06921 Sophia Antipolis CEDEX - FRANCEOffice address: 650 Route des Lucioles - Sophia Antipolis - Valbonne - FRANCEX.400: c=fr, a=atlas, p=etsi, s=secretariat - Internet: secretariat@etsi.frTel.: +33 92 94 42 00 - Fax: +33 93 65 47 16Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and theforegoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1996. All rights reserved.SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 2ETS 300 066: September 1996Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 3ETS 300 066: September 1996ContentsForeword.71Scope.92Normative references.93Definitions and abbreviations.103.1Definitions.103.2Abbreviations.104General requirements.114.1Scope.114.2Operating conditions.114.3Lanyard.114.4Colour and surface.114.5Low duty cycle light.114.6Controls.114.7Indicators.124.8Self-test mode.124.9Labelling.124.10Operating instructions.124.11Homing device.134.12Accessories.134.13Power source.134.13.1Battery requirements.134.13.2Safety precautions.135Test conditions.135.1General.145.2Performance check.145.3Preparation of satellite EPIRB for testing.145.4Test sequence.145.5Test power source.145.6Test site.155.7Test set-up.155.8Test receiver.165.9Measuring antenna.175.10Normal test conditions.195.11Extreme test conditions.195.12Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures.195.13Measurement uncertainties.195.14Interpretation of the measurement results.196Environmental tests.206.1General.206.2Temperature tests.206.2.1Definition.206.2.2Dry heat test.206.2.2.1Method of measurement.206.2.2.2Requirement.216.2.3Damp heat test.216.2.3.1Method of measurement.216.2.3.2Requirement.216.2.4Low temperature test.216.2.4.1Method of measurement.216.2.4.2Requirement.216.3Vibration test.22SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 4ETS 300 066: September 19966.3.1Definition.226.3.2Method of measurement.226.3.3Requirement.226.4Ruggedness test.226.4.1Definition.226.4.2Method of measurement.226.4.3Requirements.236.5Corrosion test.236.5.1Definition.236.5.2Method of measurement.236.5.3Requirements.246.6Drop test into water.246.6.1Definition.246.6.2Method of measurement.246.6.3Requirement.246.7Thermal shock test.246.7.1Definition.246.7.2Method of measurement.246.7.3Requirements.246.8Immersion test.246.8.1Definition.246.8.2Method of measurement.256.8.3Requirements.256.9Hose stream test.256.9.1Definition.256.9.2Method of measurement.256.9.3Requirements.256.10Buoyancy test.256.10.1Definition.256.10.2Method of measurement.256.10.3Requirements.256.11Solar radiation test.266.11.1Definition.266.11.2Method of measurement.266.11.3Requirements.266.12Oil resistance test.266.12.1Definition.266.12.2Method of measurement.266.12.3Requirements.277Transmitter.277.1Output power.277.1.1Definition.277.1.2Method of measurement.277.1.3Limit.277.2Characteristic frequency.277.2.1Definition.277.2.2Method of measurement.277.2.3Limit.287.3Short term frequency stability.287.3.1Definition.287.3.2Method of measurement.287.3.3Limit.297.4Medium term frequency stability.297.4.1Definition.297.4.2Method of measurement.297.4.3Limits.307.5Temperature gradient.307.5.1Definition.307.5.2Method of measurement.307.5.3Limits.317.6RF spectrum mask.317.6.1Definition.31SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 5ETS 300 066: September 19967.6.2Method of measurement.317.6.3Limit.317.7Phase deviation and data encoding.327.7.1Definition.327.7.2Method of measurement.327.7.3Limits.327.8Rise and fall times.337.8.1Definition.337.8.2Method of measurement.337.8.3Limits.337.9Modulation symmetry.347.9.1Definition.347.9.2Method of measurement.347.9.3Limit.348Signal format.348.1General.348.2Repetition period.348.2.1Definition.348.2.2Method of measurement.358.2.3Limit.358.3Total transmission time.358.3.1Definition.358.3.2Method of measurement.358.3.3Limits.358.4Carrier Wave (CW) preamble.358.4.1Definition.358.4.2Method of measurement.368.4.3Limit.368.5Bit rate.368.5.1Definition.368.5.2Method of measurement.368.5.3Limit.369Satellite EPIRB coding.369.1General.369.2System bit fields.399.2.1Bit synchronisation.399.2.2Frame synchronisation.409.3Protected field.409.3.1General.409.3.2Format flag.409.3.3Protocol flag.409.3.4MID number.409.3.5Maritime user protocol.409.3.6Test user protocol.419.4Error-correcting field.429.5Emergency code field.429.6Long message (optional).4310Other technical requirements.4410.1Effective luminous intensity of the low duty cycle light.4410.1.1Definition.4410.1.2Method of measurement.4410.1.3Limit.4410.2Battery capacity.4410.2.1Definition.4410.2.2Method of measurement.4410.2.3Limit.4510.3Homing device.4510.3.1General.4510.3.1.1Class of emission.4510.3.1.2Modulation frequency.45SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 6ETS 300 066: September 199610.3.1.3Transmitter duty cycle.4510.3.1.4Sweep repetition rate.4510.3.2Frequency error.4510.3.2.1Definition.4510.3.2.2Method of measurement.4510.3.2.3Limit.4510.3.3Modulation duty cycle.4510.3.3.1Definition.4510.3.3.2Method of measurement.4610.3.3.3Limit.4610.3.4Modulation factor.4610.3.4.1Definition.4610.3.4.2Method of measurement.4610.3.4.3Limit.4610.3.5Peak effective radiated power.4610.3.5.1Definition.4610.3.5.2Method of measurement.4610.3.5.3Limit.4710.3.6Spurious emissions.4710.3.6.1Definition.4710.3.6.2Method of measurement.4710.3.6.3Limit.4711Radiation measurements.4711.1General.4711.2Radiated power.4711.2.1Definition.4711.2.2Method of measurement.4711.2.3Limits.4811.3Antenna characteristics.4811.3.1Definition.4811.3.2Method of measurement.4811.3.3Limits.4912Release mechanism.4912.1General.4912.1.1Operating conditions.4912.1.2Labelling.5012.1.3Operating instructions.5012.2Automatic release of the satellite EPIRB.5012.2.1Definition.5012.2.2Method of measurement.5012.2.3Requirement.50Annex A (normative):Requirements for non float free satellite EPIRBs.52Annex B (informative):Sample Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem error-correcting code calculation.53Annex C (informative):Bibliography.54History.55SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 7ETS 300 066: September 1996ForewordThis second edition European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the RadioEquipment and Systems (RES) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications StandardsInstitute (ETSI) is now submitted for the Unified Approval Procedure phase of the ETSI standardsapproval procedure.Every ETS prepared by ETSI is a voluntary standard. This ETS contains text concerning conformancetesting of the equipment to which it relates. This text should be considered only as guidance and does notmake this ETS mandatory.Transposition datesDate of adoption of this ETS:23 August 1996Date of latest announcement of this ETS (doa):31 December 1996Date of latest publication of new National Standardor endorsement of this ETS (dop/e):30 June 1997Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow):30 June 1997SIST ETS 300 066:1999

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Page 9ETS 300 066: September 19961ScopeThis ETS sets out the minimum performance requirements and technical characteristics for float-freesatellite Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), operating in the COSPAS-SARSATsatellite system, concerning radio communications for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(GMDSS).The equipment covered by this ETS operates on 406 MHz which is provided with a low power 121,5 MHzhoming device.This ETS incorporates the relevant requirements of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) andthe International Maritime Organisation (IMO).This ETS is applicable for satellite EPIRBs operating over the temperature ranges of :--40°C to +55°C (Class 1); or--20°C to +55°C (Class 2);with a float free release mechanism.NOTE 1:The Class 2 equipment meets the IMO requirements of chapter IV, regulations 7.1.6and 14.1 of the 1988 amendments to the 1974 International Convention for Safety ofLife at Sea (SOLAS) [2].NOTE 2:The requirements for non float free satellite EPIRBs can be found in annex A.2Normative referencesThis ETS incorporates by dated or undated reference, provision from other publications. These normativereferences are cited at the appropriate place in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For datedreferences, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications apply to this ETS onlywhen incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies.[1]International Telecommunication Union: "Radio Regulations".[2]International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) (1974), as amended1988.[3]IMO Resolution A.694(17): "General requirements for ship borne radioequipment forming part of the global maritime distress and safety system(GMDSS) and for electronic navigational aids".[4]IMO Resolution A.763(18): "Performance standards for float-free satelliteemergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406 MHz ".[5]IMO Resolution A.662(16): "Performance standards for float-free release andactivation arrangements for emergency radio equipment".[6]IMO Resolution A.696(17): "Type approval of satellite emergencyposition-indicating radio beacons operating in the COSPAS-SARSAT system".[7]IMO Resolution A.658 (16): "Use and fitting of retro-reflective materials onlife-saving appliances".[8]IMO Resolution A.689(17): "Testing of life-saving appliances".[9]ITU-R Recommendation M.633-1: "Transmission characteristics of a satelliteemergency position-indicating radio beacon (satellite EPIRB) system operatingthrough a low polar-orbiting satellite system in the 406 MHz band".SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 10ETS 300 066: September 1996[10]C/S T.001 Issue 2-Revision 5 (September 1993): "Specification forCOSPAS-SARSAT 406
MHz distress beacons".[11]C/S T.007 Issue 3-Revision 1 (December 1993): "COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHzdistress beacon type approval standard".[12]ISO Recommendation 694: "Method B".3Definitions and abbreviations3.1DefinitionsFor the purposes of this ETS, the following definitions apply:satellite EPIRB: An earth station in the Mobile Satellite Service the emissions of which are intended tofacilitate search and rescue operations.release mechanism: An arrangement which allows the satellite EPIRB to float free automatically.homing device: A 121,5 MHz beacon primarily intended for homing by aircraft.remote control unit: An unit which allows the satellite EPIRB, while mounted in the release mechanism,to be activated from another position than its installation point.equipment: A satellite EPIRB which includes the 121,5 MHz homing device, its release mechanism andremote control unit (when provided).class 1: A satellite EPIRB intended for operation over the temperature range -40°C to +55°C.class 2: A satellite EPIRB intended for operation over the temperature range -20°C to +55°C.3.2AbbreviationsFor the purposes of this ETS, the following abbreviations apply:AFAntenna FactorBCHBose-Chaudhuri-HocquenghemCWCarrier Wavee.i.r.p.equivalent isotropically radiated powerEPIRBEmergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEUTEquipment Under TestRFRadio FrequencyGMDSSGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety SystemIDIdentificationLCMLowest Common MultipleLHCPLeft Hand Circularly PolarisedLSBLeast Significant BitMIDMaritime Identification DigitsMMSIMaritime Mobile Station IdentityMSBMost Significant BitNRZNon-Return to ZeroPERPPeak Effective Radiated PowerPLLPhase Locked LoopRHCPRight Hand Circular PolarisedSOLASInternational Convention for Safety of Life at SeaVSWRVoltage Standing Wave RatioSIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 11ETS 300 066: September 19964General requirements4.1ScopeThe manufacturer shall declare that compliance to the requirements of clause 4 is achieved and shallprovide relevant documentation.4.2Operating conditionsThe satellite EPIRB shall be mounted in a release mechanism (clause 12) which automatically releasesthe EPIRB when submerged in water. When so released, the EPIRB shall float to the surface and starttransmitting automatically irrespective of the settings of any control.The satellite EPIRB shall be designed to operate when floating in the sea but shall also operatesatisfactorily on a ship's deck and in a survival craft.The general construction and method of operation shall provide a high degree of proof against inadvertentoperation, whilst still providing a simple means of operation in an emergency.The satellite EPIRB shall be capable of being carried by one person and it shall be possible to release andoperate the satellite EPIRB manually.If the satellite EPIRB is manually removed from its release mechanism, it shall be activated only whenfloating in the water or manually activated (subclause 4.6).After automatic or manual activation, no distress signal shall be emitted until at least 47 seconds and atmost 5 minutes after the satellite EPIRB has been activated. The satellite EPIRB shall be a single integralunit incorporating a primary battery and a permanently attached antenna. No part of it shall be detachablewithout the use of tools. The fixed portion of the distress message shall be stored in such a way that it willnot be affected by removal of all power sources. Any external connection shall not inhibit the release oractivation of the satellite EPIRB.4.3LanyardThe satellite EPIRB shall be provided with a firmly attached line in order that the equipment may betethered in use. The lanyard shall be capable of floating in sea water and shall be arranged so as toprevent it being trapped in the ship's structure when floating free.4.4Colour and surfaceThe satellite EPIRB shall be finished with a highly visible yellow/orange colour and shall be fitted with aband of retro-reflecting material, which shall meet the performance requirements of IMOResolution A.658 (16) [7], shall be at least 25 mm wide, encircling that part of the satellite EPIRBs bodywhich is normally protruding above the waterline.4.5Low duty cycle lightThe satellite EPIRB shall be provided with a low duty cycle light which fulfils the requirements ofsubclause 10.1.4.6ControlsAll controls shall be of sufficient size for simple and satisfactory operation and also be capable of beingoperated by a person wearing gloves for immersion suits in accordance with Chapter III Regulation 33 ofthe 1983 amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention [2].Manual activation of the satellite EPIRB shall break a seal which shall not be replaceable by the user andshall require two simple but independent mechanical actions neither of which, on its own, shall activate theequipment. The seal shall not be broken when using the test facility.SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 12ETS 300 066: September 1996If the satellite EPIRB is installed in its release mechanism the manual activation shall require two simplebut independent mechanical actions. The means for manual activation shall be protected againstinadvertent activation.After manual or automatic activation it shall be possible to manually deactivate the satellite EPIRBrepetitively.4.7IndicatorsIf the satellite EPIRB is activated, the low duty cycle light (subclause 4.5) shall begin flashing within10 seconds, in any lighting condition.The satellite EPIRB shall be provided with either an audible or a visual indication that signals are beingemitted. The visual indication could be combined with the low duty cycle light (e.g. triggered by the burst).4.8Self-test modeThe satellite EPIRB shall be capable of being tested, without using the satellite system, to determine thatthe satellite EPIRB is capable of operating properly, i. e. the following items under a full-load condition asa minimum shall be tested:-the battery voltage is sufficient to meet the power input requirements of the EPIRB;-the 406 MHz Radio Frequency (RF) output stage is operational; and-if used, the phase lock of the 406 MHz Phase Locked Loop (PLL).When the self-test mode is activated, the satellite EPIRB shall emit a single burst which shall be identicalto its normal transmission burst except that the frame synchronisation pattern (subclause 9.2.2) shall be"011010000" (i. e. the last 8 bits are complemented and the burst duration shall be 440 ms). Successfulcompletion of the self-test shall be indicated after which the test facility shall deactivate automatically. Thetest mode shall be functional throughout the operating temperature range.4.9LabellingThe satellite EPIRB and its container, if any, shall be provided with a label or labels containing thefollowing information at least in English:-type designation, serial number, and the type of battery specified by the manufacturer for use in theequipment;-the date on which the battery will need to be replaced;-adequate instruction to enable manual activation and deactivation and self-test;-a warning to the effect that the satellite EPIRB shall not be operated except in an emergency;-space on which the ship name, Maritime Mobile Station Identity (MMSI) and call sign may berecorded;-the class of the satellite EPIRB;-the identity code programmed into the satellite EPIRB, namely hexadecimal representation of bits26 to 85 of the digital message;-the compass-safe distance.Administrations may require additional labelling.SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 13ETS 300 066: September 19964.10Operating instructionsThe equipment manufacturer shall provide full instructions and information regarding stowage, installation,and operation of the satellite EPIRB. This shall include proper operation, procedures to limit self-testing tothe minimum necessary to ensure confidence in the operation of the satellite EPIRB, battery replacement,and the avoidance of false alarms.4.11Homing deviceThe satellite EPIRB shall be provided with a homing device operating on 121,5 MHz which shall fulfil therequirements of subclause 10.3.4.12AccessoriesWhere a unit of equipment provides a facility which is additional to requirements of this ETS, the operationor malfunction of such an additional facility shall not prevent the satellite EPIRB conforming fully to therequirements of this ETS during normal combined operation.4.13Power source4.13.1Battery requirementsThe battery life as defined by its expiry date shall be at least 3 years.The expiry date of the battery shall be the battery manufacturing date plus no more than half the useful lifeof the battery. The expiry date shall be clearly and durably marked.The useful life of the battery is defined as the period of time after the date of battery manufacture that thebattery will continue to meet the input power requirements of the satellite EPIRB.To define the useful life of the battery, the following losses at the temperature of +20°C ± 5°C shall beincluded:-self testing at a rate of once a week;-self-discharge of the battery; and-standby loads, if any.4.13.2Safety precautionsIt shall not be possible to connect the battery with the polarity reversed.The battery shall not release toxic or corrosive products outside the satellite EPIRB:-during or subsequent to storage at temperatures between -55°C and +75°C;-during a full or partial discharge at any rate up to and including an external short circuit;-during a charge or forced discharge of a cell or cells by another cell or cells within the battery;-after a full or partial discharge.The battery shall not be hazardous to any person handling, using or performing manufacturer approvedservicing of the device or to any vehicle or equipment in which it is transported, housed or installed underany of the conditions specified in this ETS.SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 14ETS 300 066: September 19965Test conditions5.1GeneralThe requirements of this ETS shall be met after a maximum warm-up period of 15 minutes.Adequate information shall be provided to enable the equipment to be properly set up, maintained andoperated during the conformance testing.If the equipment contains any additional facilities or auxiliary devices, they shall be operational for theduration of all tests. During testing all audible and visual indications including the low duty cycle light shallbe functioning.5.2Performance checkFor the purpose of this ETS, the term "performance check" shall be taken to mean:-to determine the characteristic frequency from four measurements of the carrier frequency of theunmodulated signal fc(1) made under extreme test conditions (subclauses 5.11 and 5.12) during theinterval S1 (figure 5) during four successive transmissions as follows:fffocii===å()()111414The characteristic frequency shall be between 406,023 MHz and 406,027 MHz;-to measure the output power of the satellite EPIRB under normal test conditions. The output powershall be 37 dBm ± 2 dB;-to measure the output power of the 121,5 MHz homing device under normal test conditions. Theoutput power shall be 17 dBm ± 3 dB;-to measure the carrier frequency of the 121,5 MHz homing device under normal test conditions.The carrier frequency shall be 121,5 MHz ± 3,5 kHz;-to check the operation of low duty cycle light.5.3Preparation of satellite EPIRB for testingFor the purpose of conformance testing, the satellite EPIRB shall be specially programmed to transmitdata bursts encoded using the test user protocol (subclause 9.3.6) when the satellite EPIRB is activated.All homing devices should be prepared for test transmission. Care shall be taken not to transmit distresssignals on distress and safety frequencies, for example by frequency offset or test coding.The manufacturer shall supply a satellite EPIRB which is configured such that the antenna port can beconnected to the test equipment by a coaxial cable terminated by a 50 W load. This connection shall bewaterproof and able to withstand all environmental conditions. The configuration of the antenna port maybe prepared by the manufacturer before the relevant test.5.4Test sequenceThe tests shall be carried out in the order described in this ETS and may be combined with the tests asdescribed in the COSPAS-SARSAT specifications C/S T.001 [10], C/S T.007 [11].All tests shall be performed on a single unit, prepared in accordance with subclause 5.3.5.5Test power sourceAll tests and performance checks shall be carried out using the internal battery.For conformance tests, three sets of batteries shall be submitted.SIST ETS 300 066:1999

Page 15ETS 300 066: September 19965.6Test siteThe test site for radiation measurements shall be an area clear of any obstruction such as trees, bushesor metal fences within an elliptical boundary of dimensions shown in figure 1. Objects outside thisboundary may still affect the measurements and care shall be taken to choose a site as far as possiblefrom l
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