SIST EN 301 489-8:2001
(Main)ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 8: Specific conditions for GSM base stations
General Information
- Abstract
This standard has one common requirements part plus specific parts for each of the radio equipment and services. This harmonised standard under the EMC Directive and article 3.1b of the R&TTE Dirctive. This does not include EMC requirements for equipment covered by the Marine Equipment Directive.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2001
- Technical Committee
- RES - Radio equipment and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2001
Overview
SIST EN 301 489-8:2001 is a harmonized standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) in alignment with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). Titled "ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 8: Specific conditions for GSM base stations," this standard specifies the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for GSM base stations, repeaters, and ancillary RF amplifiers.
This standard is part of a multi-part series addressing the EMC Directive and Article 3.1b of the R&TTE Directive for radio equipment and services. While it applies primarily to GSM Phase 2 and Phase 2+ digital cellular telecommunications systems, it does not cover equipment regulated under the Marine Equipment Directive.
Key Topics
EMC Compliance for GSM Base Stations:
Details specific conditions and requirements for GSM infrastructure, including ancillary RF amplifiers and repeaters.Harmonization with European Directives:
Ensures compliance with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), facilitating market access in the European Union.Performance and Test Conditions:
Defines immunity and emission requirements, performance criteria, and appropriate test methods for GSM base stations and related equipment.Applicability:
Addresses equipment forming part of the GSM Base Station System (BSS), such as the Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Base Station Controllers (BSC), and repeaters, but excludes the GSM Network Subsystem (NSS) components.Assessment Procedures:
Describes methods for evaluating bit error ratio (BER), receiver signal quality (RXQUAL), and gain stability during EMC tests.
Applications
The SIST EN 301 489-8:2001 standard is highly relevant for:
Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers:
Ensures newly manufactured GSM base station equipment meets European EMC regulations, facilitating product certification and market entry.Network Operators and Service Providers:
Assists in the selection and deployment of compliant base stations, reducing the risk of network disruption due to EMC issues.Test Laboratories:
Provides standardized test methods and performance criteria for assessing GSM equipment's electromagnetic compatibility, supporting effective conformity assessment.System Integrators:
Supports successful integration of radio equipment, repeaters, and RF amplifiers into compliant wireless networks.Regulatory Authorities:
Offers clear guidelines for market surveillance and conformity assessment related to GSM infrastructure.
Related Standards
For a comprehensive approach to EMC and radio spectrum matters for various types of radio equipment, reference the following standards:
EN 301 489-1:
Common technical requirements for EMC in radio equipment and services.Other Parts of EN 301 489 Series:
Cover EMC requirements for different radio services, including SRD (short-range devices), digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT), FM broadcasting transmitters, and more.ETSI EN 301 087:
Specifies radio aspects for GSM Base Station System (BSS) equipment.ETSI ETS 300 578:
Outlines GSM radio system link control requirements.Relevant European Directives:
- EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
- R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)
Keywords: Electromagnetic compatibility, EMC, radio spectrum, GSM base station, RF amplifier, repeater, European standards, telecommunications, EMC Directive, compliance testing, EN 301 489-8.
By adhering to SIST EN 301 489-8:2001, organizations ensure their GSM network equipment operates reliably within its electromagnetic environment, supports seamless network performance, and meets the legal requirements of the European market.
Relations
- Official Journal Project Relation
SIST EN 301 489-8 V1.2.1:2003 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 8: Specific conditions for GSM base stations - Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2009
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 489-8:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 8: Specific conditions for GSM base stations". This standard covers: This standard has one common requirements part plus specific parts for each of the radio equipment and services. This harmonised standard under the EMC Directive and article 3.1b of the R&TTE Dirctive. This does not include EMC requirements for equipment covered by the Marine Equipment Directive.
This standard has one common requirements part plus specific parts for each of the radio equipment and services. This harmonised standard under the EMC Directive and article 3.1b of the R&TTE Dirctive. This does not include EMC requirements for equipment covered by the Marine Equipment Directive.
SIST EN 301 489-8:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.01 - Radiocommunications in general; 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM); 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 489-8:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 301 489-8 V1.2.1:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 301 489-8:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/284, T-353. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Elektromagnetna združljivost (EMC) in zadeve v zvezi z radijskim spektrom (ERM) - Standard elektromagnetne združljivosti (EMC) za radijsko opremo in storitve - 8. del: Posebni pogoji za bazne postaje GSMElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 8: Specific conditions for GSM base stations33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.070.50Globalni sistem za mobilno telekomunikacijo (GSM)Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)33.060.01Radijske komunikacije na splošnoRadiocommunications in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 489-8 Version 1.1.1SIST EN 301 489-8:2001en01-september-2001SIST EN 301 489-8:2001SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectroMagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part8:SpecificconditionsforGSMbasestationsSIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)2ReferenceDEN/ERM-EMC-219-8KeywordsEMC,GSM,GSM_Phase2,GSM_Phase2_Plus,radio,regulationETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.5Foreword.51Scope.72References.73Definitions,symbolsandabbreviations.83.1Definitions.83.2Abbreviations.94Testconditions.94.1General.94.2Arrangementsfortestsignals.104.2.1Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputoftransmitters.104.2.2Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputoftransmitters.104.2.3Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputofreceivers.104.2.4Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputofreceivers.104.2.5Arrangementsfortestingtransmitterandreceivertogether(asasystem).104.2.6Arrangementsfortestingrepeaters.104.3Exclusionbandofradiocommunicationsequipment.104.3.1Basestationreceiverexclusionband.114.3.2Basestationtransmitterexclusionband.114.3.3RepeaterandancillaryRFamplifierexclusionband.114.4Narrowbandresponsesofreceivers.114.5Normaltestmodulation.115Performanceassessment.125.1General.125.2AssessmentofBERattheoutputofatransmitter.125.2.1AssessmentofBERusingstaticlayer1functions.125.2.2AssessmentofBERusingRXQUAL.125.3AssessmentofBERattheoutputofareceiver.135.3.1AssessmentofBERusingRXQUAL.135.3.2AssessmentofBERusingreportedBER.135.4PerformanceassessmentofrepeatersandancillaryRFamplifiers.135.5Ancillaryequipment.135.6Equipmentclassification.136Performancecriteria.136.1PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(CT).136.2PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(TT).146.3PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoReceivers(CRx).146.4PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoReceivers(TRx).146.5PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoRepeatersandAncillaryRFAmplifiers(CRptr).146.6PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoRepeatersandAncillaryRFAmplifiers(TRptr).157Applicabilityoverviewtables.157.1Emission.157.1.1General.157.1.2Specialconditions.157.2Immunity.157.2.1General.157.2.2Specialconditions.15SIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)4AnnexA(informative):ExamplesofGSMandDCSradioequipmentinthescopeofthepresentdocument.17A.1GSMbasestation,ancillaryRFamplifiers,andGSMrepeatersmeetingPhase2and2+.17A.2OthertypesofGSMbasestation,ancillaryRFamplifiers,andGSMrepeaters.17AnnexB(normative):MethodofassessmentofPerformanceforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoRepeatersandAncillaryRFAmplifiers(CRptr).18B.1Testpurpose.18B.2Testmethod.18B.3Performanceassessment.18AnnexC(normative):MethodofassessmentofperformanceforTransientphenomenaappliedtoRepeatersandancillaryRFamplifiers(TRptr).19C.1Testpurpose.19C.2Testmethod.19C.3Performanceassessment.19History.20SIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)5IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisCandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM).ThepresentdocumenthasbeenproducedbyETSIinresponsetoamandatefromtheEuropeanCommissionissuedundertheCouncilDirective98/34/EC[11](asamended)layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulation.Thepresentdocumenttogether,withEN301489-1[1],isintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedEMCStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility(the"EMCDirective"89/336/EEC[3]asamended),andtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity(the"R&TTEDirective"1999/5/EC[2]).Thepresentdocumentispart8ofamulti-partENcoveringtheElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Commontechnicalrequirements";Part2:"Specificconditionsforradiopagingequipment";Part3:"SpecificconditionsforShort-RangeDevices(SRD)operatingonfrequenciesbetween9kHzand40GHz";Part4:"Specificconditionsforfixedradiolinksandancillaryequipmentandservices";Part5:"SpecificconditionsforPrivatelandMobileRadio(PMR)andancillaryequipment(speechandnon-speech)";Part6:"SpecificconditionsforDigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT)equipment";Part7:"Specificconditionsformobileandportableradioandancillaryequipmentofdigitalcellularradiotelecommunicationssystems(GSMandDCS)";Part8:"SpecificconditionsforGSMbasestations";Part9:"SpecificconditionsforwirelessmicrophonesandsimilarRadioFrequency(RF)audiolinkequipment";Part10:"SpecificconditionsforFirst(CT1andCT1+)andSecondGenerationCordlessTelephone(CT2)equipment";Part11:"SpecificconditionsforFMbroadcastingtransmitters";Part12:"SpecificconditionsforEarthStationsoperatedinthefrequencyrangesbetween4GHzand30GHzintheFixedSatelliteService(FSS)";Part13:"SpecificconditionsforCitizens'Band(CB)radioandancillaryequipment(speechandnon-speech)";SIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)6Part15:"Specificconditionsforcommerciallyavailableamateurradioequipment";Part16:"Specificconditionsforanaloguecellularradiocommunicationsequipment,mobileandportable";Part17:"SpecificconditionsforWidebanddataandHIPERLANequipment";Part18:"SpecificconditionsforTerrestrialTrunkedRadio(TETRA)equipment";Part19:"SpecificconditionsforReceiveOnlyMobileEarthStations(ROMES)operatinginthe1,5GHzbandprovidingdatacommunications";Part20:"SpecificconditionsforMobileEarthStations(MES)usedintheMobileSatelliteServices(MSS)";Part22:"SpecificconditionsforgroundbasedVHFaeronauticalmobileandfixedradioequipment".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:22September2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31December2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30June2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31December2003SIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)71ScopeThepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301489-1[1],coverstheassessmentofequipmentmeetingPhase2,andPhase2+requirementsoftheGSMandDCSdigitalcellularradiotelecommunicationssystemsandancillaryequipmentinrespectofElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC).Technicalspecificationsrelatedtotheantennaportandemissionsfromtheenclosureportofradioequipment(basestation(BTS),ancillaryRFamplifiersandGSMrepeaters)arenotincludedinthepresentdocument.Suchtechnicalspecificationsarefoundintherelevantproductstandardsfortheeffectiveuseoftheradiospectrum.Thepresentdocumentspecifiestheapplicabletestconditions,performanceassessmentandperformancecriteriaforGSMandDCSdigitalcellularradioequipmentformingpartoftheBaseStationSystem(BSS),ancillaryRFamplifiers,fortransmissionand/orreception,GSMrepeatersandassociatedancillaryequipment.ExamplesofBasestationradio,ancillaryRFamplifiersandrepeaterscoveredbythepresentdocumentaregiveninannexA.Thepresentdocumentisnotapplicabletoequipment,whichformspartoftheGSMNetworkSubsystem(NSS),includingMobileservicesSwitchingCentres(MSC),EchoCancellers(EC)andOperationsandMaintenanceCentres(OMC).Incaseofdifferences(forinstanceconcerningspecialconditions,definitions,abbreviations)betweenthepresentdocumentandEN301489-1[1],theprovisionsofthepresentdocumenttakeprecedence.TheenvironmentclassificationandtheemissionandimmunityrequirementsusedinthepresentdocumentareasstatedinEN301489-1[1],exceptforanyspecialconditionsincludedinthepresentdocument.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,subsequentrevisionsdoapply.[1]ETSIEN301489-1:"ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part1:Commontechnicalrequirements".[2]Directive1999/5/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity.[3]CouncilDirective89/336/EECof3May1989ontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility.[4]ETSIETR350:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Abbreviationsandacronyms(GSM01.04version5.0.1)".[5]ETSIETS300578:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2);Radiosubsystemlinkcontrol(GSM05.08version4.22.0)".[6]ETSIEN300607-1(V6.1.1):"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);MobileStation(MS)conformancespecification;Part1:Conformancespecification(GSM11.10-1version6.1.1Release1997)".SIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)8[7]ETSII-ETS300020-1:"Europeandigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase1);MobilestationconformancetestsystemPart1:Mobilestationconformityspecification".[8]ETSIETS300607-1(1999):"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2);MobileStation(MS)conformancespecification;Part1:Conformancespecification;(GSM11.10-1version4.26.1)".[9]ETSIETS300609-4(1998):"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2andPhase2+);BaseStationSystem(BSS)equipmentspecification;Part4:Repeaters(GSM11.26version5.2.1)".[10]ETSIEN301087:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2&Phase2+);BaseStationSystem(BSS)equipmentspecification;Radioaspects(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)".[11]Directive98/34/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof22June1998layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulations.3Definitions,symbolsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thedefinitionsofEN301489-1[1],clause3applyasappropriate.Inaddition,thedefinitionsofEN301087[10]andthefollowingdefinitionsapplyasappropriateortakeprecedence.Thefollowingproductrelateddefinitionsapplyadditionally:Ainterface:logicalinterfacebetweenaBSCandanMSC.Abisinterface:logicalinterfacebetweenaBTSandaBSC.ancillaryequipment:equipment(apparatus),usedinconnectionwithabasestation,ancillaryRFamplifierorrepeater,isconsideredasanancillaryequipmentif:-theequipmentisintendedforuseinconjunctionwithabasestation,ancillaryRFamplifierorrepeatertoprovideadditionaloperationaland/orcontrolfeatures(e.g.toextendcontroltoanotherpositionorlocation);and-theequipmentcannotbeusedonastandalonebasistoprovideuserfunctionsindependentlyofabasestation,ancillaryRFamplifierorrepeater;and-thebasestation,ancillaryRFamplifierorrepeatertowhichitisconnected,iscapableofprovidingsomeintendedoperationinaccordancewithGSMspecificationswithouttheancillaryequipment(i.e.itisnotasub-unitofthemainequipmentessentialtothemainequipmentbasicfunctions);and-thereisaphysicalconnectionbetweenthebasestation,ancillaryRFamplifierorrepeaterandtheancillaryequipment(i.e.arepeaterisnotconsideredtobeanancillaryequipmenttoabasestation);and-theprimaryfunctionoftheequipmentisnottoprovideamplificationbetweenthetransmitand/orreceiveantennaconnectorofabasestationandanantenna.ancillaryRFamplifier:equipment(apparatus),usedinconnectionwithabasestation,isconsideredasanancillaryRFamplifierif:-theprimaryfunctionoftheequipmentistoprovideamplificationbetweenthetransmitand/orreceiveantennaconnectorofabasestationandanantenna;and-theRFconnectionbetweentheequipmentandthebasestationusesco-axialcable;and-theequipmentiscapableofmeetingitsspecifiedperformancewithoutrequiringanycontrolsignalwhichdefinesthecharacteristicsofthesignalbeingamplified(eg.thetimingoftheGSMtimeslotsorthecommandedtransmitpower);andSIST EN 301 489-8:2001
ETSIETSIEN301489-8V1.1.1(2000-09)9-iftheequipmentisdedicatedtooperateonlywithcertainspecifiedtypesofbasestation,thesebasestationsarecapableofmeetingGSMspecificationsseparatelyfromtheancillaryRFamplifier.NOTE:IfanancillaryRFamplifierisdedicatedtooperateonlywithcertainspecifiedtypesofbasestation,andthesebasestationsareonlycapableofmeetingGSMspecificationsinconjunctionwiththeancillaryRFamplifier,theancillaryRFamplifierisconsideredtobepartofthebasestation.basestation:equipmentundertestwhichincludesatleastoneBTS,integratedBSS,orBSC.maintenanceport:externalinterfaceusedformaintenance,testingorconfiguration,butnotconnectedduringnormaloperation.repeater:devicewithtwoRFports,bothofwhichareintendedtobeconnectedto
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