SIST EN 60835-3-11:2002
(Main)Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission systems -- Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations -- Section 11: Service channel equipment for SCPC-PSK transmission
General Information
- Abstract
Deals with measurements carried out on service channel equipment utilizing SCPC-PSK (single-channel-per-carrier, phase-shift-keying) terminals. The measurements described are applicable to service channel equipment with voice interface.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2002
- Technical Committee
- OMS - Equipment used in mobile services and satelite comunication systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2002
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2002
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2002
Overview
SIST EN 60835-3-11:2002 is a Slovenian standard that specifies methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission systems, particularly focusing on satellite earth stations. This section specifically addresses service channel equipment utilizing SCPC-PSK (Single-Channel-Per-Carrier, Phase-Shift-Keying) terminals with a voice interface. Developed in alignment with IEC 60835-3-11:1995, the standard provides procedures for functional and performance testing of service channel equipment, ensuring consistent operation and reliability in fixed satellite communication systems.
Key Topics
Service Channel Equipment in Satellite Earth Stations
The standard targets service channel, or engineering service circuits (ESC), equipment used for operational communications between satellite earth station personnel.SCPC-PSK Transmission
Focuses on the specifics of SCPC-PSK technology, a widely used modulation method in satellite communications for efficient and reliable single-channel transmission.Voice Interface Measurements
All outlined measurement methods pertain to service channel equipment designed to handle audio (voice) transmissions.Functional Tests
Procedures include:- Establishing connections (station-to-station, operation centre, and broadcast)
- Verifying audio/visual signalling and connection stability
- Testing call setup, busy signals, and return-to-idle operations
- Evaluating intelligibility of telephone connections and accuracy in telegraph transmissions
- Testing priority call handling and interruption scenarios
Performance Tests
If suitable interface points are available, the following parameters can be measured:- Insertion loss
- Frequency response
- Non-linear distortion
- Psophometric noise
- Spurious tones
Testing Set-Up
Involves simulating earth station equipment, employing loop-back connections, and, if required, inserting noise sources to replicate satellite uplink and downlink path conditions.
Applications
SIST EN 60835-3-11:2002 is essential for organizations involved in the operation, maintenance, and management of satellite earth stations using digital microwave radio transmission. Applications include:
- Quality Assurance in Satellite Earth Stations: Provides operators with standardized procedures for verifying the quality and reliability of service channel equipment.
- Vendor Compliance Testing: Ensures that equipment supplied for use in SCPC-PSK-based satellite communication aligns with international measurement criteria.
- Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Enables technical teams to systematically assess performance and address performance issues in voice service channels.
- Support for Multi-Network Compatibility: Addresses practical differences in network requirements (such as Intelsat, Arabsat, Intersputnik, etc.) supporting interoperability across diverse satellite infrastructures.
Related Standards
- IEC 835-1-2: Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission systems - Part 1: Measurements common to terrestrial radio-relay systems and satellite earth stations - Section 2: Basic characteristics.
- IEC 835-1-3: Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission systems - Part 1: Measurements common to terrestrial radio-relay systems and satellite earth stations - Section 3: Transmission characteristics.
- IEC 835-3-9: Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission systems - Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations - Section 9: Terminal equipment SCPC-PSK.
Practical Value
Adopting SIST EN 60835-3-11:2002 helps satellite communication providers, engineers, and quality assurance teams reliably measure and document the performance of service channel equipment. This standard assures voice service reliability in satellite earth stations and supports global alignment with best practices for SCPC-PSK terminal testing in digital microwave radio systems.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60835-3-11:2002 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission systems -- Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations -- Section 11: Service channel equipment for SCPC-PSK transmission". This standard covers: Deals with measurements carried out on service channel equipment utilizing SCPC-PSK (single-channel-per-carrier, phase-shift-keying) terminals. The measurements described are applicable to service channel equipment with voice interface.
Deals with measurements carried out on service channel equipment utilizing SCPC-PSK (single-channel-per-carrier, phase-shift-keying) terminals. The measurements described are applicable to service channel equipment with voice interface.
SIST EN 60835-3-11:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.30 - Radio relay and fixed satellite communications systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60835-3-11:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60835-1-2:2002, SIST EN 60835-1-3:2002, SIST EN 60835-3-9:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2002
Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio
transmission systems - Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations - Section
11: Service channel equipment for SCPC-PSK transmission (IEC 60835-3-11:1995)
Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission
systems -- Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations -- Section 11: Service
channel equipment for SCPC-PSK transmission
Meßverfahren für Geräte in digitalen Mikrowellen-Funkübertragungssystemen -- Teil 3:
Messungen an Satelliten-Erdfunkstellen -- Hauptabschnitt 11: Dienstkanaleinrichtungen
für SCPC-PSK-Übertragung
Méthodes de mesure applicables au matériel utilisé pour les systèmes de transmission
numérique en hyperfréquence -- Partie 3: Mesures applicables aux stations terriennes de
télécommunications par satellite -- Section 11: Equipement de voie de service pour
transmission SCPC-MDP
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60835-3-11:1995
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.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
INTERNATIONAL 60835-3-11
Première
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1995-02
Méthodes de mesure applicables au matériel
utilisé pour les systèmes de transmission
numérique en hyperfréquence
Partie 3:
Mesures applicables aux
stations terriennes
de télécommunications
par satellite
Section 11: Equipement de
voie de service
pour transmission SCPC-MDP
Methods of measurement for equipment used in
digital microwave radio transmission systems
Part 3:
Measurements on satellite earth stations
Section 11: Service channel equipment
for SCPC-PSK transmission
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835-3-11 ©IEC:1995 — 3 —
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
METHODS OF MEASUREMENT FOR EQUIPMENT USED
IN DIGITAL MICROWAVE RADIO TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS –
Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations –
Section 11: Service channel equipment
for SCPC-PSK transmission
FOREWORD
1)
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indicated in the latter.
International Standard IEC 835-3-11 has been prepared by sub-committee 12E: Radio-
relay and fixed satellite communication systems of IEC technical committee 12: Radio-
commu nications.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
DIS Report on voting
12E(CO)170
12E/245/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
IEC 835 consists of the following parts, under the general title: Methods of measurement
for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission systems and satellite earth
stations.
— Part 1: Measurements common to terrestrial radio-relay systems and satellite earth
stations
—
Part 2: Measurements on terrestrial radio-relay systems
— Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations.
835-3-11 © IEC:1995 - 5 -
METHODS OF MEASUREMENT FOR EQUIPMENT USED
IN DIGITAL MICROWAVE RADIO TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS –
Part 3: Measurements on satellite earth stations –
Section 11: Service channel equipment
for SCPC-PSK transmission
1 Scope
This section of IEC 835-3 deals with measurements carried out on service channel
equipment utilizing SCPC-PSK (single-channel-per-carrier, phase-shift-keying) terminals.
The measurements described are applicable to se
rvice channel equipment with voice inter-
face. Measurements on se
rvice channel frequency control systems are not included.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this
text, constitute provisions of this section of IEC 835-3. At the time of publication, the edi-
tions indicated were valid. All normative documents are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this section of I
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