SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006
(Main)Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
General Information
- Abstract
The present document specifies the requirements for Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications operating in all or part of the frequency band from 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz. Ground Probing Radars (GPR) and Wall Probing Radars (WPR) are used in survey and detection applications. The scope is limited to radars operated as short range devices (because of their usage and design), in which the system is in close proximity to the materials being investigated. It does not include radars operated from aircraft or spacecraft. The radar applications in the present document are not intended for communications purposes. Their intended usage excludes radiation into the free space and means shall be taken to keep it to a minimum.
NOTE 1: Equipment using the frequencies typically below 100 MHz may use higher output power for geophysical applications and therefore, may not fulfil the emission requirements set out in the present document.
NOTE 2: Equipment covered by the present document is used by competent professional personnel. The present document applies to:
• Ground Probing Radars (GPR) operating over approximately one decade in the frequency range 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz radiating directly downwards into the ground. Any horizontal radiation from this equipment is caused by leakage and is considered as undesired emission.
• Wall Probing Radars (WPR) operating in the frequency range 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz radiating directly into a "wall". The "wall" is a building material structure, the side of a bridge, the wall of a mine or another physical structure that absorbs a significant part of the signal transmitted by the radar.
• Equipment fitted with integral antennas and without antenna connector.
• Equipment which uses different imaging heads (antennas) with an antenna connector, to allow operation at different frequencies.
The document does not necessarily include all the characteristics which may be required by a user, nor does it necessarily represent the optimum performance achievable.
The present document contains the technical characteristics and test methods for Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications.
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) 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". 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 [1] will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document. The document responds to the EC mandate M/329 for Harmonized Standards covering Ultra-WideBand (UWB) applications [5].
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-2006
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Mar-2006
- Due Date
- 01-Mar-2006
- Completion Date
- 01-Mar-2006
- Mandate
- M/284
Overview
SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 is a harmonized European Standard that outlines essential requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio spectrum management for Short Range Devices (SRD) specifically used in Ground- and Wall-Probing Radar (GPR and WPR) applications. Prepared under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive (Directive 1999/5/EC), this standard defines operational and technical requirements for radars functioning within the 30 MHz to 12.4 GHz frequency band.
These radar devices, intended solely for survey and detection, are designed for professional use with a focus on minimizing emissions into free space. The standard ensures that ground- and wall- probing radar operates effectively without causing harmful interference and makes equipment compliant with European regulatory frameworks.
Key Topics
- Frequency Range: Specifies operation across 30 MHz to 12.4 GHz allowing flexibility for various non-communication radar applications.
- Emission Control: Sets limits on undesired emissions, especially important to avoid interference with other radio communication and electronic systems.
- Conformance Testing: Details methods for testing compliance with frequency, emission, and operational requirements to ensure product conformity.
- Environmental Profile: Requires equipment to maintain performance within specified operational environmental conditions, considering power supply and environmental factors.
- Deactivation Mechanisms: Stipulates mandatory deactivation requirements to further control unwanted emissions when radar is not in use.
- Professional Use: Limits applications to competent professional personnel, emphasizing safety and responsible operation.
- Proximity Usage: Applies strictly to radars used in close proximity to the ground or wall material, excluding airborne or spacecraft radar functionalities.
Applications
Ground- and Wall-Probing Radars operating under SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 serve a range of non-communication, detection, and survey applications:
- Civil Engineering: Inspecting building structures, bridges, and tunnels by probing walls and foundations for integrity assessment.
- Geological Survey: Locating subsurface features for mapping, mineral search, and research by radiating signals directly into the ground.
- Utility Detection: Detecting pipes and cables beneath streets and properties to avoid costly or dangerous accidental strikes during excavation.
- Mining and Safety: Examining mine walls and detecting structural weaknesses or hazardous voids.
- Archaeology: Surveying archaeological sites for buried structures, artifacts, or features without invasive digging.
This standard is vital for ensuring that these devices perform effectively and safely within defined regulatory limits, protecting both the radio spectrum and nearby electronic equipment.
Related Standards
Understanding the connections and references in SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 is crucial for full regulatory compliance:
- EN 302 066-1: Details technical characteristics and test methods for ground- and wall- probing radar applications and is directly referenced for additional test procedures.
- EN 301 489 Series: Multi-part electromagnetic compatibility standards for radio equipment.
- Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive): The primary regulatory framework harmonizing radio and telecommunications equipment in Europe.
- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Pertains to compatibility of electronic and electrical devices regarding electromagnetic interference.
- LV Directive 73/23/EEC: Sets safety requirements for electrical equipment within certain voltage limits.
- EC Mandate M/329: Provides the basis for harmonized standards for Ultra-WideBand (UWB) applications, including GPR and WPR equipment.
Adhering to SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 assures manufacturers and professionals that their ground- and wall-probing radar devices meet essential European requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and efficient radio spectrum use. This fosters confidence in safe operation and facilitates market access across the European Economic Area.
Relations
- Official Journal Project Relation
SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.2.1:2008 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM) - Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications (GPR/WPR) imaging systems - Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive - Effective Date
- 25-Jan-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive". This standard covers: The present document specifies the requirements for Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications operating in all or part of the frequency band from 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz. Ground Probing Radars (GPR) and Wall Probing Radars (WPR) are used in survey and detection applications. The scope is limited to radars operated as short range devices (because of their usage and design), in which the system is in close proximity to the materials being investigated. It does not include radars operated from aircraft or spacecraft. The radar applications in the present document are not intended for communications purposes. Their intended usage excludes radiation into the free space and means shall be taken to keep it to a minimum. NOTE 1: Equipment using the frequencies typically below 100 MHz may use higher output power for geophysical applications and therefore, may not fulfil the emission requirements set out in the present document. NOTE 2: Equipment covered by the present document is used by competent professional personnel. The present document applies to: • Ground Probing Radars (GPR) operating over approximately one decade in the frequency range 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz radiating directly downwards into the ground. Any horizontal radiation from this equipment is caused by leakage and is considered as undesired emission. • Wall Probing Radars (WPR) operating in the frequency range 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz radiating directly into a "wall". The "wall" is a building material structure, the side of a bridge, the wall of a mine or another physical structure that absorbs a significant part of the signal transmitted by the radar. • Equipment fitted with integral antennas and without antenna connector. • Equipment which uses different imaging heads (antennas) with an antenna connector, to allow operation at different frequencies. The document does not necessarily include all the characteristics which may be required by a user, nor does it necessarily represent the optimum performance achievable. The present document contains the technical characteristics and test methods for Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications. The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) 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". 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 [1] will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document. The document responds to the EC mandate M/329 for Harmonized Standards covering Ultra-WideBand (UWB) applications [5].
The present document specifies the requirements for Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications operating in all or part of the frequency band from 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz. Ground Probing Radars (GPR) and Wall Probing Radars (WPR) are used in survey and detection applications. The scope is limited to radars operated as short range devices (because of their usage and design), in which the system is in close proximity to the materials being investigated. It does not include radars operated from aircraft or spacecraft. The radar applications in the present document are not intended for communications purposes. Their intended usage excludes radiation into the free space and means shall be taken to keep it to a minimum. NOTE 1: Equipment using the frequencies typically below 100 MHz may use higher output power for geophysical applications and therefore, may not fulfil the emission requirements set out in the present document. NOTE 2: Equipment covered by the present document is used by competent professional personnel. The present document applies to: • Ground Probing Radars (GPR) operating over approximately one decade in the frequency range 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz radiating directly downwards into the ground. Any horizontal radiation from this equipment is caused by leakage and is considered as undesired emission. • Wall Probing Radars (WPR) operating in the frequency range 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz radiating directly into a "wall". The "wall" is a building material structure, the side of a bridge, the wall of a mine or another physical structure that absorbs a significant part of the signal transmitted by the radar. • Equipment fitted with integral antennas and without antenna connector. • Equipment which uses different imaging heads (antennas) with an antenna connector, to allow operation at different frequencies. The document does not necessarily include all the characteristics which may be required by a user, nor does it necessarily represent the optimum performance achievable. The present document contains the technical characteristics and test methods for Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications. The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) 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". 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 [1] will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document. The document responds to the EC mandate M/329 for Harmonized Standards covering Ultra-WideBand (UWB) applications [5].
SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.99 - Other equipment for radiocommunications; 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.2.1:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1:2006 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices
(SRD); Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications; Part 2: Harmonized EN under
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 302 066-2 Version 1.1.1
ICS:
33.060.99 Druga oprema za radijske Other equipment for
komunikacije radiocommunications
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Short Range Devices (SRD);
Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications;
Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2
of the R&TTE Directive
2 ETSI EN 302 066-2 V1.1.1 (2005-09)
Reference
DEN/ERM-TG31A-0112-2-2
Keywords
radar, radio, regulation, SRD, testing, UWB
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
Introduction .5
1 Scope.7
2 References.8
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .8
3.1 Definitions.8
3.2 Symbols.8
3.3 Abbreviations.8
4 Technical requirements specifications.9
4.1 Environmental conditions.9
4.1.1 Environmental profile.9
4.1.2 Power supply.9
4.2 Conformance requirements.9
4.2.1 Frequency band of operation .9
4.2.2 Emissions.9
4.2.3 Deactivation mechanism requirements.9
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements.9
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing .9
5.2 Essential radio test suites.9
5.2.1 Frequency band of operation .9
5.2.2 Emissions.10
5.3 Interpretation of results and measurement uncertainty.10
Annex A (normative): The EN Requirements Table (EN-RT) .11
Annex B (informative): The EN title in the official languages .12
History .13
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Intellectual Property Rights
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in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
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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
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Foreword
This Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical
Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM).
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission issued
under Council Directive 98/34/EC [6] (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 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") [1].
The document responds to the EC mandate M/329 for Harmonized Standards covering Ultra-WideBand
applications [5].
Technical specifications relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC [1] are given in annex A.
The present document is part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering the Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications, as identified
below:
Part 1: "Technical characteristics and test methods";
Part 2: "Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive".
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 26 August 2005
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 November 2005
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 May 2006
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 May 2007
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Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards designed to fit in a modular structure to cover all radio and
telecommunications terminal equipment under the R&TTE Directive [1]. Each standard is a module in the structure.
The modular structure is shown in figure 1.
Disability*
3.3f
Emergency*
3.3e
Fraud*
3.3d
3.3c
Privacy*
No harm to the network*
3.3b
* If needed
Scoped by
Inter-working via the network*
equipment
3.3a class or type
Inter-working with the network
Use of spectrum
3.2
New radio harmonized standards
Spectrum
Scoped by frequency and/or equipment type
Radio Product EMC
EN 301 489 multi-part EMC standard
3.1b
EMC
Generic and product standards also notified under EMC Directive
- If needed, new standards for human exposure to
Electromagnetic Fields,
- if needed, new standards for acoustic safety
3.1a
Standards also notified under LV Directive
Safety
Non-radio Radio (RE)
TTE Non-TTE
Figure 1: Modular structure for the various standards used under the R&TTE Directive [1]
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The left hand edge of the figure 1 shows the different clauses of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive [1].
For article 3.3 various horizontal boxes are shown. Dotted lines indicate that at the time of publication of the present
document essential requirements in these areas have to be adopted by the Commission. If such essential requirements
are adopted, and as far and as long as they are applicable, they will justify individual standards whose scope is likely to
be specified by function or interface type.
The vertical boxes show the standards under article 3.2 for the use of the radio spectrum by radio equipment. The
scopes of these standards are specified either by frequency (normally in the case where frequency bands are
harmonized) or by radio equipment type.
For article 3.1b the diagram shows EN 301 489, the multi-part product EMC standard for radio used under the EMC
Directive [2].
For article 3.1a the diagram shows the existing safety standards currently used under the LV Directive [3] and new
standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields. New standards covering acoustic safety may also be
required.
The bottom of the figure shows the relationship of the standards to radio equipment and telecommunications terminal
equipment. Particular equipment may be radio equipment, telecommunications terminal equipment or both. A radio
spectrum standard will apply if it is radio equipment. An article 3.3 standard will apply as well only if the relevant
essential requirement under the R&TTE Directive [1] is adopted by the Commission and if the equipment in question is
covered by the scope of the corresponding standard. Thus, depending on the nature of the equipment, the essential
requirements under the R&TTE Directive [1] may be covered in a set of standards.
The modularity principle has been taken because:
• it minimizes the number of standards needed. Because equipment may, in fact, have multiple interfaces and
functions it is not practicable to produce a single standard for each possible combination of functions that may
occur in an equipment;
• it provides scope for standards to be added:
- under article 3.2 when new frequency bands are agreed; or
- under article 3.3 should the Commission take the necessary decisions
without requiring alteration of standards that are already published;
• it clarifies, simplifies and promotes the usage of Harmonized Standards as the relevant means of conformity
assessment.
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1 Scope
The present document specifies the requirements for Ground- and Wall- Probing Radar applications operating in all or
part of the frequency band from 30 MHz to 12,4 GHz.
Ground Probing Radars (GPR) and Wall Probing Ra
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