SIST EN 300 761-2:2001
(Main)Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) for railways operating in the 2,45 GHz frequency range; Part 2: Harmonized standard covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
General Information
- Abstract
To draft an EN to be harmonised under the R&TTE directive.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2001
- Technical Committee
- RES - Radio equipment and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2001
- Mandate
- M/284
Overview
SIST EN 300 761-2:2001 is a harmonized European standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) in alignment with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). It addresses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio spectrum matters (ERM) for Short Range Devices (SRD) specifically used for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) in railway systems within the 2.45 GHz frequency range. This standard fulfills the essential requirements set out under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), ensuring that radio equipment efficiently uses the radio spectrum and avoids harmful interference.
Purpose and Scope
The standard applies to microwave links for AVI systems designed for railways across Europe, operating between 2.446 GHz and 2.454 GHz in the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band, with power levels up to 500 mW e.i.r.p. The intent is to define minimum essential characteristics required for interoperability, EMC, and spectrum efficiency in railway data transmission applications.
Key Topics
- Radio Spectrum Efficiency: Ensures optimal use of the 2.45 GHz ISM band across different European railway systems while avoiding harmful interference.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Specifies stringent limits for unwanted emissions, spurious radiation, and equipment immunity to interference.
- Technical Requirements:
- Limits on equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p)
- Frequency accuracy and error constraints
- Spectral mask specifications for transmitters
- Spurious emission limits for both transmitters and receivers
- Duty cycle restrictions
- Compliance and Testing: Establishes standardized test methods and environmental conditions for verifying compliance, referencing EN 300 761-1 for technical details.
- Interoperability: Supports compatibility with existing systems following Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC) specifications.
Applications
SIST EN 300 761-2:2001 is vital for manufacturers, operators, and integrators involved in:
- Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) for Railways: Used in train-track communications for identification, tracking, and automation in railway operations.
- Short Range Data Communications: Enables reliable wireless data exchange between fixed track units (interrogators) and mobile transponders (trains).
- Railway Traffic Management: Facilitates efficient, accurate identification and data transfer critical for signaling, access control, and logistics.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports manufacturers in demonstrating conformity with essential EU requirements on EMC and radio spectrum usage.
This standard covers equipment with either integral or dedicated antennas, measured as complete systems, ensuring data transmission only occurs when trains are present, thereby promoting efficient and safe spectrum utilization.
Related Standards
- EN 300 761-1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement for SRD AVI devices in railways operating in the 2.45 GHz frequency range.
- CEPT/ERC Recommendation T/R 70-03: Guidance on the use of Short Range Devices within Europe.
- Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive): Establishes the regulatory framework for radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment in the EU.
- Directive 98/34/EC: Outlines information procedures in the field of technical standards and regulations.
- ETSI ETR 028: Measurement uncertainty methods for mobile radio equipment.
Practical Value
Implementing SIST EN 300 761-2:2001 helps railway industries achieve:
- Regulatory compliance across EU member states for radio equipment.
- Enhanced interoperability between different rail systems and equipment vendors.
- Reduced risk of radio interference and improved spectrum management.
- Streamlined testing and certification for AVI equipment in railway applications.
By adhering to this harmonized standard, stakeholders benefit from clear technical requirements, standardized testing, and continuous alignment with evolving EU directives and recommendations regarding electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 300 761-2:2001 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); Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) for railways operating in the 2,45 GHz frequency range; Part 2: Harmonized standard covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive". This standard covers: To draft an EN to be harmonised under the R&TTE directive.
To draft an EN to be harmonised under the R&TTE directive.
SIST EN 300 761-2:2001 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; 45.020 - Railway engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 300 761-2:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 1999/5/EC, 2005-01-1864, TRRTP124; 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)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) for railways operating in the 2,45 GHz frequency range; Part 2: Harmonized standard covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive45.020Železniška tehnika na splošnoRailway engineering in general33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.060.99Druga oprema za radijske komunikacijeOther equipment for radiocommunicationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 761-2 Version 1.1.1SIST EN 300 761-2:2001en01-december-2001SIST EN 300 761-2:2001SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN300761-2V1.1.1(2001-06)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ShortRangeDevices(SRD);AutomaticVehicleIdentification(AVI)forrailwaysoperatinginthe2,45GHzfrequencyrange;Part2:Harmonizedstandardcoveringessentialrequirementsunderarticle3.2oftheR&TTEDirectiveSIST EN 300 761-2:2001
ETSIETSIEN300761-2V1.1.1(2001-06)2ReferenceREN/ERM-RP08-0411-2Keywordsradio,regulation,UICETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-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.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2001.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 761-2:2001
ETSIETSIEN300761-2V1.1.1(2001-06)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.4Introduction.51Scope.72References.83Definitions,symbolsandabbreviations.83.1Definitions.83.2Symbols.83.3Abbreviations.84Technicalrequirementsspecifications.94.1Transmitterrequirements.94.1.1Equivalentisotropicallyradiatedpower.94.1.2Frequencyerror.94.1.3Transmitterspectrummask.94.1.4Spuriousemissions.94.1.5Dutycycle.94.2Receiverrequirements.94.2.1Co-channelrejection.94.2.2Adjacentbandselectivity.94.2.3Spuriousresponserejectionanddesensitization.94.2.4Intermodulationresponserejection.104.2.5Spuriousradiations.104.2.6Transponderspuriousradiation.105Testingforcompliancewithtechnicalrequirements.105.1Essentialradiotestsuites.105.1.1Environmentalconditionsfortesting.105.1.1.1Normalandextremetest-conditions.105.1.1.2Testpowersource.105.1.2Choiceofsamplesfortestsuites.105.1.3Transmittertestsuites.105.1.3.1Equivalentisotropicallyradiatedpower(e.i.r.p).105.1.3.2Frequencyerror.105.1.3.3Transmitterspectrummask.115.1.3.4Spuriousemissions.115.1.4Receivertestsuites.115.1.4.1Spuriousradiations.115.1.4.2Transponderspuriousradiation.115.2Othertestspecifications.116Interpretationofmeasurementresults.11History.13SIST EN 300 761-2:2001
ETSIETSIEN300761-2V1.1.1(2001-06)4IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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).ThepresentdocumenthasbeenproducedbyETSIinresponsetoamandatefromtheEuropeanCommissionissuedunderCouncilDirective98/34/EC[5]layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulations.ThepresentdocumentisintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheDirective1999/5/EC[1]oftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity("theR&TTEDirective")[1].Thepresentdocumentispart2ofamulti-partdeliverablecoveringtheShortRangeDevices(SRD);AutomaticVehicleIdentification(AVI)forrailwaysoperatinginthe2,45GHzfrequencyrange,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Technicalcharacteristicsandmethodsofmeasurement";Part2:"Harmonizedstandardcoveringessentialrequirementsunderarticle3.2oftheR&TTEDirective".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:15June2001DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):30September2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31March2002DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31March2003SIST EN 300 761-2:2001
ETSIETSIEN300761-2V1.1.1(2001-06)5IntroductionThepresentdocumentispartofasetofstandardsdesignedtofitinamodularstructuretocoverallradioandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentundertheR&TTEDirective[1].Eachstandardisamoduleinthestructure.Themodularstructureisshowninfigure1.NewstandardforHealthforradio(ifneeded)Useofspectrum*IfneededScopedbyequipmentclassortypeScopedbyfrequencyand/orequipmenttypeDisability*Privacy*Fraud*Noharmtothenetwork*Emergency*Inter-workingviathenetwork*Inter-workingwiththenetworkNon-radioRadio(RE)Non-TTETTE3.1a/b3.23.3c3.3b3.3a3.3d3.3e3.3fRadioproductEMCProposedsinglestandardStandardsnotifiedunderEMCDirectiveStandardsnotifiedunderLVDDirective(inclacousticsafetyifneeded)Figure1:ModularstructureforthevariousstandardsusedundertheR&TTEDirectiveSIST EN 300 761-2:2001
ETSIETSIEN300761-2V1.1.1(2001-06)6Thelefthandedgeofthefigureshowsthedifferentclausesofarticle3oftheDirective.Theverticalboxesshowthestandardsund
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