SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005
(Main)Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Parameters for radio relay systems for the transmission of digital signals and analogue video signals operating at 23 GHz
- Abstract
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- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2005
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Sep-2003
- Technical Committee
- RES - Radio equipment and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2005
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2005
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2005
SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 is a Slovenian adoption of ETS 300 198 Edition 1 from SIST. It specifies minimum performance parameters for terrestrial fixed-service radio relay equipment operating in the 21.2 GHz to 23.6 GHz band, for digital signals and analogue video signals. In practice, it is the document engineers, test labs and buyers use to compare link planning, interface, environmental and performance expectations for 23 GHz radio relay systems.
What does SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 specify?
SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 covers the minimum performance parameters for terrestrial fixed services radio communications equipment in the 21.2 GHz to 23.6 GHz frequency band. It organizes the subject into general characteristics, digital system parameters, wide band analogue system parameters, and an informative bibliography in Annex A.
The scope is split into two equipment groups:
- digital signals
- analogue video signals
That split matters because the document treats digital bearer performance and analogue video performance separately, with different interface, spectrum and interference expectations. The opening clauses also set the operating band, channel arrangements, installation environments, and antenna and feeder considerations that affect how a link is planned and installed.
What are the key requirements of SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005?
SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 uses clause 4 for common radio relay characteristics, clause 5 for digital systems, and clause 6 for wide band analogue systems. The most practical points are the channel plan, the measurement points on the system diagram, the power and spectrum limits, and the receiver performance checks.
Frequency planning and coexistence
Clause 4.1 fixes the operating band at 21.2 GHz to 23.6 GHz and ties the channel plan to CCIR Recommendation 637 with a 3.5 MHz basic raster. Clause 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 define a transmit/receive centre gap and duplex separation, and Clause 4.3 says systems are expected to share hops through separate antennas or separate polarization on the same antenna.
For a planner, this means the link has to fit a fixed channel grid and leave enough separation to avoid self-interference. The standard also makes clear that cross-manufacturer operation on the same polarization is not assumed.
Installation environment and safety
Clause 4.4 distinguishes weather protected and non-weather protected locations and points to ETS 300 019 for environmental classes and test severities. Clause 4.4.1 and 4.4.1.2 cover indoor-style and outdoor-style conditions, while Clause 4.4.2 notes electromagnetic compatibility as under study.
Clause 4.10 requires operation from the AC and DC supply ranges in ETS 300 132-1 and ETS 300 132-2, and Clause 4.11 adds a radiated power density safety note linked to World Health Organisation figures. In practice, this is where the buyer or designer checks cabinet location, climate class and supply type before selecting equipment.
System interfaces, management and hardware
Clause 4.5 shows the system diagram and the measurement points used throughout the document, especially point C and point C'. Clause 4.7 refers to a TMN interface in line with CCITT Recommendations G.784 and G.773, and Clause 4.8 points to antenna radiation pattern envelopes and IEC type UBR/PBR 220 flanges when flanges are required.
This matters because the standard does not just describe radio performance - it also defines where to measure it and how the equipment is expected to connect to the rest of the network.
Digital system requirements
Clause 5 covers digital systems for bit rates from 2 Mbit/s up to 155 Mbit/s, including n-times 2 Mbit/s arrangements. Clause 5.3 links baseband interfaces to the applicable CCITT recommendations, including G.703 for physical and electrical characteristics and the SDH family of recommendations for synchronous digital hierarchy interfaces.
Clause 5.4 sets transmitter requirements such as maximum output power up to 1 Watt at point C', output power tolerance by environmental class, RF spectrum masks, spurious emissions and RF frequency tolerance. Clause 5.5 and 5.6 then cover receiver input level range, spurious emissions, BER performance, equipment background BER, interference sensitivity and distortion sensitivity. In practice, this is the core conformance material for digital link testing.
Wide band analogue system requirements
Clause 6 covers analogue video links with video baseband widths up to 14 MHz and optional sub-carriers for continuity pilot, audio, wide band analogue traffic and data. Clause 6.3 gives the baseband interface expectations for video, audio, digital and IF connections, and it notes a nominal 1 V peak-to-peak video level and 75 ohm unbalanced impedance.
Clause 6.4 and 6.5 set transmitter power, radiated spectrum masks, frequency deviation rules, spurious emissions, RF frequency tolerance, receiver input level range and a receiver noise figure limit. Clause 6.6 defines receiver threshold as the baseline for interference checks and describes co-channel, adjacent channel and CW spurious interference testing. For an analogue link, this is the practical checklist for video quality, audio carry-through and interference planning.
What terms does SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 define?
- AC - Alternating Current - The power type used for mains-fed equipment, referenced in the supply interface clauses.
- BER - Bit Error Ratio - The digital error measure used to judge link performance and receiver threshold.
- C/I - Carrier/Interference - The ratio used to describe wanted signal strength against interference in compatibility tests.
- DC - Direct Current - The power type used for battery-fed equipment and some site supply arrangements.
- RF - Radio Frequency - The high-frequency part of the system where transmission and emission limits apply.
- RSL - Receive Signal Level - The measured received level used in BER and threshold curves.
- SDH - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy - The digital multiplexing structure used for higher-rate interfaces.
- TMN - Telecommunications Management Network - The management framework used for the network interface referenced in clause 4.7.
Who uses SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005?
SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 is used by radio relay equipment manufacturers, network planners, test laboratories, quality teams and procurement staff working with fixed 23 GHz links. It is also relevant to operators and integrators designing point-to-point networks, mobile base station connections, subscriber access links, transportable links and offshore use cases.
Engineers use it to choose channel spacing, antenna arrangements and interface types. Test labs use it to verify spectrum masks, spurious emissions, BER, receiver threshold and interference response. Buyers and quality managers use it to compare equipment against the same performance framework before acceptance.
What changed in SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 from the previous edition?
SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 is identified as the same standard as ETS 300 198 Edition 1. The history note records the first edition as April 1994 and a PDF conversion in January 1996.
Which standards are used with SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005?
The normative references give the measurement, interface and planning framework used by SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005:
- CCIR Recommendation 637 - channel arrangements for analogue and digital radio-relay systems in this band.
- ETS 300 019 - environmental conditions and environmental test classes.
- ETS 300 132-1 / ETS 300 132-2 - AC and DC power supply interfaces.
- CCITT Recommendation G.703 - physical and electrical characteristics of hierarchical digital interfaces.
- CCITT Recommendations G.707, G.708, G.709, G.781, G.782, G.783, G.784 - SDH bit rates, structure, equipment characteristics and management.
- CCIR Recommendation 403 - IF characteristics for analogue radio-relay interconnection.
- CCIR Recommendations 696 and 697 - error performance and availability objectives.
Annex A adds informative companion references for radio propagation, environmental engineering guidance and management interfaces, which help with design and prediction even though they are not part of the normative list.
What does the SIST ETS 300 198 E1:2005 document contain?
The document contains the channel plan, frequency band rules and system diagram that define where measurements are taken. It includes tables for channel spacing, environmental classes, spectrum analyser settings, BER-related levels, interference levels and transmitter frequency deviation, plus figures for antenna radiation patterns and RF spectrum masks.
It also provides the BER versus receive signal level curve for digital systems and the receiver threshold method used for analogue systems. Those items are used in design reviews, conformance testing and interference assessment rather than as background reading only.
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Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Parameters for radio relay systems for the
transmission of digital signals and analogue video signals operating at 23 GHz
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 198 Edition 1
ICS:
33.060.30 Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski Radio relay and fixed satellite
komunikacijski sistemi communications systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN ETS 300 198
TELECOMMUNICATION April 1994
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-TM Reference: DE/TM-04003
ICS: 33.080
Transmission, radio, video
Key words:
Transmission and Multiplexing (TM);
Parameters for radio relay systems for the transmission of
digital signals and analogue video signals operating at 23 GHz
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
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Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and the
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© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1994. All rights reserved.
New presentation - see History box
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Whilst 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.
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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Abbreviations.8
4 General characteristics (digital and analogue).8
4.1 Frequency bands and channel arrangements .8
4.1.1 Frequency band.8
4.1.2 Co-polar channel spacing for systems operating on different antennas .8
4.1.3 Transmit/receive centre gap.8
4.1.4 Transmit/receive duplex frequency separation .9
4.2 Performance prediction and objectives (for reference only) .9
4.3 Compatibility requirements between systems.9
4.4 Types of installation .9
4.4.1 Environmental conditions .9
4.4.1.1 Equipment within weather protected locations .9
4.4.1.2 Equipment for non-weather protected locations.10
4.4.2 Electromagnetic compatibility.10
4.5 System diagram.11
4.6 General characteristics .11
4.7 Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) interface .11
4.8 Branching / feeder / antenna requirements .11
4.9 Mechanical requirement .13
4.10 Power supply.13
4.11 Safety considerations.14
5 Parameters for digital systems.14
5.1 Transmission capacity .14
5.2 Applications.14
5.3 Baseband parameters .14
5.3.1 2 Mbit/s to 140 Mbit/s baseband interfaces.14
5.3.2 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) baseband interface .14
5.4 Transmitter characteristics .14
5.4.1 Tx power range .14
5.4.2 Transmitter output power tolerance .14
5.4.3 RF spectrum mask.14
5.4.4 Spurious emissions .20
5.4.5 RF frequency tolerance .20
5.5 Receiver characteristics.20
5.5.1 Input level range.20
5.5.2 Spurious emissions .20
5.6 System performance.20
5.6.1 BER performance.20
5.6.2 Equipment background BER.21
5.6.3 Interference sensitivity.22
5.6.4 Distortion sensitivity.22
6 Parameters for wide band analogue systems .23
6.1 Transmit/receive capacity .23
6.2 Applications.23
6.3 Baseband parameters .23
6.3.1 Video interfaces.23
6.3.2 Audio interface (if applicable).23
6.3.3 Digital interface (if applicable) .23
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6.3.4 IF interface (if applicable) . 23
6.3.5 Baseband performance . 24
6.4 Transmitter characteristics. 24
6.4.1 Transmitter power range . 24
6.4.2 Transmitter output power tolerance. 24
6.4.3 Radiated spectrum. 25
6.4.3.1 Spectrum masks . 25
6.4.3.2 Frequency deviation. 26
6.4.4 Spurious emissions. 27
6.4.5 RF frequency tolerance . 27
6.5 Receiver characteristics . 27
6.5.1 Input level range . 27
6.5.2 Spurious emissions. 27
6.5.3 Noise figure. 27
6.6 Transmit/receive performance . 28
6.6.1 Receiver threshold. 28
6.6.2 Interference sensitivity . 28
Annex A (informative): Bibliography . 29
History. 30
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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Transmission and
Multiplexing (TM) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This ETS specifies the minimum performance parameters for radio equipment operating in the frequency
range 21,2 GHz to 23,6 GHz as specified in Clause 1.
Annex A provides details of documents which are informative references to this ETS.
Other standards cover radio communications equipment not listed in the scope.
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1 Scope
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) covers the minimum performance parameters for
terrestrial fixed services radio communications equipment as given below, in the frequency band
21,2 GHz to 23,6 GHz.
This ETS specifies the performance criteria for the different equipment groups.
The equipment groups are:
- digital signals;
- analogue video signals.
2 Normative references
This ETS incorporates by dated and undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications
apply to this ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest
edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] CCIR Recommendation 637 (1991): "Radio-frequency channel arrangements
for analogue and digital radio-relay systems in the 21,1 to 23,6 GHz frequency
band".
[2] ETS 300 019: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment Part 1-1: Classification
of environmental conditions Storage".
[3] prETS 300 132-1: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Power supply interface at the
input to telecommunications equipments Part 1: Interfaces operated by
alternating current "AC"". (DE/EE-02001.1)
[4] prETS 300 132-2: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Power supply interface at the
input to telecommunications equipments Part 2: Interfaces operated by direct
current "DC"". (DE/EE-02001.2)
[5] CCITT Recommendation G.703 (1991): "Physical/electrical characteristics of
hierarchical digital interfaces".
[6] CCITT Recommendation G.707 (1991): "Synchronous digital hierarchy bit
rates".
[7] CCITT Recommendation G.708 (1991): "Network node interface for the
synchronous digital hierarchy".
[8] CCITT Recommendation G.709 (1991): "Synchronous multiplexing structure".
[9] CCITT Recommendation G.781 (1990): "Structure of Recommendations on
multiplexing equipment for synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)".
[10] CCITT Recommendation G.782 (1990): "Types and general characteristics of
synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) multiplexing equipment".
[11] CCITT Recommendation G.783 (1990): "Characteristics of synchronous digital
hierarchy (SDH) multiplexing equipment functional blocks".
[12] CCITT Recommendation G.784 (1990): "Synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)
management".
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[13] CCIR Recommendation 403: "Intermediate-frequency characteristics for the
interconnection of analogue radio-relay systems".
[14] CCIR Recommendation 696: "Error performance and availability objectives for
hypothetical reference digital sections utilising digital radio-relay systems
forming part or all of the medium grade portion of an ISDN connection".
[15] CCIR Recommendation 697: "Error performance and availability objectives for
the local grade portion at each end of an ISDN utilising digital radio-relay
systems".
3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this ETS, the following abbreviations apply.
AC Alternating Current
BER Bit Error Ratio
C/I Carrier/Interference
DC Direct Current
RF Radio Frequency
RSL Receive Signal Level
SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
TMN Telecommunications Management Network
4 General characteristics (digital and analogue)
4.1 Frequency bands and channel arrangements
4.1.1 Frequency band
a) Frequency band shall be 21,2 GHz to 23,6 GHz.
b) Channel plan: the channel plan shall be in accordance with CCIR Recommendation 637 [1] with a
basic raster of 3,5 MHz.
4.1.2 Co-polar channel spacing for systems operating on different antennas
For systems operating on the same antenna, see subclause 4.3, a).
Table 1: Digital systems
Minimum bit rate (Mbit/s) 2 2 2 x 2 8 8 34 34 140/155
Channel spacing (MHz) 3,5 7 3,5 7 14 28 56 112
NOTE: 34 Mbit/s bit rate in 56 MHz channel spacing is used for transportable, temporary and
emergency links.
Table 2: Analogue systems
Video baseband (MHz) <3,5 <6 <10 <14
28 56 56 56
Channel spacing (MHz)
4.1.3 Transmit/receive centre gap
The centre gap shall be taken as a multiple of the basic raster distance of 3,5 MHz, and shall not be less
than 56 MHz.
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4.1.4 Transmit/receive duplex frequency separation
The transmitter receiver duplex frequency separation shall not be less than 252 MHz and should be in
accordance with local administrations frequency planning rules.
4.2 Performance prediction and objectives (for reference only)
Systems considered in this ETS should be able to meet CCIR medium grade performance objectives
given in CCIR Recommendation 696 [14] Class 4 and local grade performance objectives of CCIR
Recommendation 697 [15].
The dominant fading mechanism is rain attenuation; performance prediction methods should be based on
the latest issue of the following CCIR Recommendations:
Recommendation 453: "The formula for the radio refractive index";
Recommendation 530: "Propogation data and prediction methods required for the design of terrestrial
line-of-sight systems";
Recommendation 837: "Characteristics of precipitation for propogation modelling";
Recommendation 838: "Specific attenuation model for rain for use in prediction methods";
Recommendation 840: "Attenuation due to clouds and fog".
4.3 Compatibility requirements between systems
a) It is envisaged that systems will normally be required to operate on common hops using either
separate antennas or on separate polarisation's on the same antenna.
b) There should be no requirement to operate transmitting equipment from one manufacturer with
receiving equipment from another, or to multiplex different manufacturers equipment on the same
polarisation of the same antenna.
4.4 Types of installation
The equipment may comprise both radio relay units in weather protected locations and outdoor units with
the Radio Frequency (RF) assemblies likely to be located close to the antenna in order to minimise feeder
losses.
4.4.1 Environmental conditions
The equipment shall be required to meet either the environmental conditions set out in ETS 300 019 [2],
which defines weather protected and non-weather protected locations, classes and test severities, or one
of the conditions listed in subclause 4.4.1.2.
4.4.1.1 Equipment within weather protected locations
The most important climatic parameters for the five classes are given in table 3.
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Table 3
Climatic class 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
High air temperature (°°C) + 40 + 45 + 55 + 70 + 40
+ 5 - 5 - 25 - 40 - 40
Low air temperature (°°C)
High relative humidity (%) 85 95 100 100 100
5 5 10 10 10
Low relative humidity (%)
Air movement (m/s) 55 55 5
Solar radiation (W/m ) 700 700 1 120 1 120 -
Climatic classes 3.1 and 3.2 apply to equipment designed for temperature controlled locations or partially
temperature controlled locations respectively. This type of equipment is generally described as "indoor"
equipment.
The use of radio-relay equipment covering climatic classes 3.3 (non-temperature controlled locations), 3.4
(sites with heat trap) and 3.5 (sheltered locations) is not mandatory.
4.4.1.2 Equipment for non-weather protected locations
This type of equipment is generally described as "outdoor" equipment. Class 4.1 or extended class 4.1 E
parameters should be applied. Class 4.1 applies to many of the ETSI countries and class 4.1 E applies to
them all. The most important parameter values are given in table 4.
Table 4
Climatic class 4.1 4.1E
+ 40 + 45
High air temperature (°°C)
- 33 - 45
Low air temperature (°°C)
High relative humidity (%) 100 100
Low relative humidity (%) 15 8
50 50
Air movement (m/s)
Solar radiation (W/m ) 1 120 1 120
It should be noted that radio cabinets supplied with a system will give their own "weather protection"
including full protection against precipitation and wind. Climatic classes 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5
(subclause 4.4.1.1) may, therefore, also be applicable for "outdoor" locations.
Some ETSI members may also decide to apply one of the non-standard specifications given in table 5.
Table 5
+ 40 + 50
High air temperature (°°C)
- 20 - 30
Low air temperature (°°C)
High relative humidity (%) 90 90
Low relative humidity (%) 55
50 50
Air movement (m/s)
Solar radiation (W/m ) 1 120 1 120
4.4.2 Electromagnetic compatibility
Under study.
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4.5 System diagram
The system diagram is shown in figure 1, as follows:
Z' A' B' C' D'
Branching
Transmitter RF Tx Filter
Feeder
Network*
D C B A Z
Branching
Feeder RF Rx Filter Receiver
Network*
NOTE 1: For the purpose of defining the measurement points, the branching network does not
include a hybrid.
NOTE 2: Points B and C, B' and C' may coincide.
Figure 1: System diagram
4.6 General characteristics
The following characteristics are desirable:
- tuning facilities;
- flexibility for repeated installation;
- wayside traffic facilities;
- transmitter identification;
- maintenance facilities;
- performance monitoring facilities.
4.7 Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) interface
A TMN interface required by a user should be in accordance with CCITT Recommendations G.784 [12]
and G.773.
4.8 Branching / feeder / antenna requirements
a) Three antenna radiation pattern envelopes are given in figures 2 to 4. Any of these may be chosen
according to local licensing and interference requirements.
b) Antenna flange/equipment feeder flange. When flanges are required, IEC type UBR/PBR 220
should be used.
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Co-polarised response
- 5
- 7
- 10
- 15
Cross-polarised response
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 35
510 50
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam (+/- degrees)
Figure 2: Antenna radiation pattern for 23 GHz systems (under test conditions)
Co-polarised response
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 23
- 25
Cross-polarised response
- 30
- 35
510 50
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam (+/- degrees)
Figure 3: Antenna radiation pattern for 23 GHz systems (under test conditions)
Gain relative to an isotropic radiator (dBi)
Gain relative to an isotropic radiator (dBi)
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Co-polarised response
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 17
- 20
Cross-polarised response
- 25
- 30
- 35
510 15 70
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam (+/- degrees)
Figure 4: Antenna radiation pattern for 23 GHz systems (under test conditions)
4.9 Mechanical requirement
The following parameters should be taken into account in the design of equipment incorporating an
external unit:
a) maximum weight of external unit;
b) size of external unit for wind loading considerations;
c) maximum weight of replaceable units;
d) ease of access to replaceable units.
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