SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
(Main)Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Part 3: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.3 (e) of the R&TTE Directive
General Information
- Abstract
Is intended to become a harmonised standard, the reference of which is intended for the publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Directive 1999/5/EC. refers to requirements from EN 300 152.
- 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 300 152-3:2001 is a harmonized European standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) and ETSI, focusing on electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM) for Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs). This standard specifically covers EPIRBs designed for use on 121.5 MHz, or on both 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz frequencies, with the primary aim of supporting homing purposes during maritime emergencies.
The standard provides the essential requirements in line with article 3.3(e) of Directive 1999/5/EC (the R&TTE Directive), ensuring that maritime radio equipment supports features that enable access to emergency services. As a harmonized standard, its reference is intended for publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Key Topics
- Scope of Application: Targets maritime EPIRBs operating at 121.5 MHz or both 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz, used for homing signals in distress situations.
- Conformity with European Regulation: Aligns with article 3.3(e) of the R&TTE Directive, ensuring emergency access functionality.
- General and Environmental Requirements:
- Robust and safe mechanical and electrical construction
- Resistance to environmental stresses such as vibration, temperature extremes, corrosion, and sunlight
- Buoyancy and watertightness suitable for maritime conditions
- Operational Safety Features:
- Manual activation by two independent actions, with special considerations for man-overboard scenarios
- Clear visual indicators for signal emission
- Comprehensive labeling with operational frequencies, serial numbers, and essential instructions
- Power and Battery Requirements:
- Sufficient battery capacity to ensure operation for at least 24 hours, or at least 6 hours for man-overboard equipment
- Clear marking of battery type and expiry date
Applications
SIST EN 300 152-3:2001 is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities involved in maritime safety equipment. It ensures that EPIRBs:
- Support Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts: Enables reliable location and rescue of vessels or persons in distress at sea by broadcasting precise homing signals on internationally recognized frequencies.
- Facilitate Compliance and Market Access: Devices conforming to this standard are suitable for CE marking and meet the fundamental requirements for sale and use throughout the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Enhance Maritime Safety: By specifying reliability, clear labeling, and robust construction, the standard helps to minimize risks to life at sea in emergency scenarios.
For ship operators, maritime safety authorities, and equipment manufacturers, adherence to SIST EN 300 152-3:2001 ensures equipment is dependable, durable, and compliant with critical European legislation.
Related Standards
For comprehensive compliance and interoperability, consider the following related standards and directives:
- EN 300 152-1: Covers the technical characteristics and methods of measurement for EPIRBs.
- EN 300 152-2: Addresses harmonized requirements relating to essential requirements under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive.
- Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive): The principal legislative framework for radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment in Europe.
- EN 301 843: Related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards for other radio communication devices.
- Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC: Address electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage electrical safety, respectively.
Conclusion
By establishing rigorous requirements for electromagnetic compatibility, operational safety, and environmental durability, SIST EN 300 152-3:2001 supports the reliability and effectiveness of maritime EPIRBs. Compliance with this standard is not only critical for legal market access but also plays a direct role in improving maritime safety and emergency response capability. For stakeholders in the maritime sector, adopting this standard demonstrates a commitment to highest safety and regulatory standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 300 152-3:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Part 3: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.3 (e) of the R&TTE Directive". This standard covers: Is intended to become a harmonised standard, the reference of which is intended for the publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Directive 1999/5/EC. refers to requirements from EN 300 152.
Is intended to become a harmonised standard, the reference of which is intended for the publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Directive 1999/5/EC. refers to requirements from EN 300 152.
SIST EN 300 152-3:2001 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; 47.020.70 - Navigation and control equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 300 152-3:2001 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.77(Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Part 3: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.3 (e) of the R&TTE Directive47.020.70Navigacijska in krmilna opremaNavigation and control equipment33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.060.99Druga oprema za radijske komunikacijeOther equipment for radiocommunicationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 152-3 Version 1.1.1SIST EN 300 152-3:2001en01-december-2001SIST EN 300 152-3:2001SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);MaritimeEmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeacons(EPIRBs)intendedforuseonthefrequency121,5MHzorthefrequencies121,5MHzand243MHzforhomingpurposesonly;Part3:HarmonizedENcoveringessentialrequirementsofarticle3.3(e)oftheR&TTEDirectiveSIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)2ReferenceREN/ERM-RP01-036-3Keywordsradio,maritime,EPIRB,SAR,testing,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.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2001.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.6Foreword.6Introduction.71Scope.92References.93Definitionsandabbreviations.103.1Definitions.103.2Abbreviations.104Technicalrequirementsspecifications.104.1Environmentalprofile.104.2General,operationalandtechnicalrequirements.114.2.1Generalandoperationalrequirements.114.2.1.1Construction.114.2.1.2Controls.114.2.1.3Indicators.114.2.1.4Labelling.124.2.1.5Powersource.124.2.1.5.1Batteryrequirements.124.2.1.5.2Safetyprecautions.124.3Environmentalrequirements.124.3.1Vibrationtest.124.3.1.1Definition.124.3.1.2Requirement.124.3.1.3Conformance.124.3.2Temperaturetests.134.3.2.1Definition.134.3.2.2Dryheat.134.3.2.2.1Definition.134.3.2.2.2Requirement.134.3.2.2.3Conformance.134.3.2.3Dampheat.134.3.2.3.1Definition.134.3.2.3.2Requirement.134.3.2.3.3Conformance.134.3.2.4Lowtemperature.134.3.2.4.1Definition.134.3.2.4.2Requirement.134.3.2.4.3Conformance.134.3.2.5Droptest.144.3.2.5.1Definition.144.3.2.5.2Requirements.144.3.2.5.3Conformance.144.3.2.6Corrosiontest.144.3.2.6.1Definition.144.3.2.6.2Requirements.144.3.2.6.3Conformance.144.3.2.7Thermalshocktest.144.3.2.7.1Definition.144.3.2.7.2Requirements.144.3.2.7.3Conformance.144.3.2.8Buoyancytest.144.3.2.8.1Definition.144.3.2.8.2Requirements.15SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)44.3.2.8.3Conformance.154.3.2.9Solarradiationtest.154.3.2.9.1Definition.154.3.2.9.2Requirements.154.3.2.9.3Conformance.154.3.2.10Oilresistancetest.154.3.2.10.1Definition.154.3.2.10.2Requirements.154.3.2.10.3Conformance.154.3.2.11Protectionofthetransmitter.154.3.2.11.1Definition.154.3.2.11.2Requirement.154.3.2.11.3Conformance.154.4Conformancerequirements.164.4.1Modulationcharacteristics.164.4.1.1Depthofmodulation.164.4.1.1.1Definition.164.4.1.1.2Limits.164.4.1.1.3Conformance.164.4.1.2Modulationduty-cycle.164.4.1.2.1Definition.164.4.1.2.2Limits.164.4.1.2.3Conformance.164.4.1.3Sweepcharacteristics.164.4.1.3.1Definitions.164.4.1.3.2Limits.174.4.1.3.3Conformance.174.4.2Spectralcarrierpowerratio.174.4.2.1Definition.174.4.2.2Limits.174.4.2.3Conformance.174.4.3MaximumEffectiveRadiatedPeakEnvelopePower(ERPEP).174.4.3.1Definition.174.4.3.2Limits.174.4.3.3Conformance.175Testingforcompliancewithtechnicalrequirements.185.1Testconditions,powersupplyandambienttemperatures.185.1.1Testfrequencies.185.1.2Testfixture.185.1.3Testconditionspowersourcesandambienttemperatures.185.1.3.1Normalandextremetestconditions.185.1.3.2Testpowersource.185.1.4Normaltestconditions.195.1.4.1Normaltemperatureandhumidity.195.1.4.2Normaltestvoltage.195.1.5Extremetestconditions.195.1.5.1Extremetemperatures.195.1.5.2Procedurefortestsatextremetemperatures.195.1.6Extremetestvoltages.195.1.6.1Upperextremetestvoltage.195.1.6.2Lowerextremetestvoltage.195.1.7Substitutionantenna.205.1.8Testantenna.205.2Interpretationofthemeasurementresults.205.2.1Environmentaltests.205.2.1.1Introduction.205.2.1.2Procedure.215.2.1.3Performancecheck.215.2.1.4Vibrationtest.215.2.1.5Temperaturetests.215.2.1.5.1Dryheat.21SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)55.2.1.5.2Dampheat.225.2.1.6Lowtemperature.225.2.1.7Droptest.225.2.1.7.1Testconditions.225.2.1.7.2Methodofmeasurement.225.2.1.8Corrosiontest.225.2.1.8.1Applicability.225.2.1.8.2Methodofmeasurement.235.2.1.9Thermalshocktest.235.2.1.10Buoyancytest.235.2.1.11Solarradiationtest.245.2.1.11.1Applicability.245.2.1.11.2Methodofmeasurement.245.2.1.12Oilresistancetest.245.2.1.12.1Applicability.245.2.1.12.2Methodofmeasurement.245.2.1.13Protectionofthetransmitter.255.3Essentialradiotestsuites.255.3.1Modulationcharacteristic.255.3.1.1Depthofmodulationandmodulationduty-cycle.255.3.1.2Sweepcharacteristic.265.3.2Spectralcarrierpowerratio.265.3.3MaximumEffectiveRadiatedPeakEnvelopePower(ERPEP).275.3.3.1Methodofmeasurementundernormaltestconditions.275.3.3.2Methodofmeasurementunderextremetestconditions.28AnnexA(normative):TheENRequirementsTable(EN-RT).29AnnexB(informative):TheENtitleintheofficiallanguages.31AnnexC(informative):Bibliography.32History.33SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)6IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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).Thepresentdocumentispart3ofamulti-partdeliverablecoveringtheMaritimeEmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeacons(EPIRBs)intendedforuseonthefrequency121,5MHzorthefrequencies121,5MHzand243MHzforhomingpurposesonly,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Technicalcharacteristicsandmethodsofmeasurement";Part2:"HarmonizedENunderarticle3.2oftheR&TTEDirective";Part3:"HarmonizedENcoveringessentialrequirementsofarticle3.3(e)oftheR&TTEDirective".ThepresentdocumenthasbeenproducedbyETSIinresponsetoamandatefromtheEuropeanCommissionissuedunderCouncilDirective98/34/EC(asamended)layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulationsandfollowingtheCommissionDecision2000/638/ECof22September2000.ThepresentdocumentisintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheDirective1999/5/EC[1]oftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity("theR&TTEDirective").NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:27April2001DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31July2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31January2002DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31January2003SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)7IntroductionThepresentdocumentispartofasetofstandardsdesignedtofitinamodularstructuretocoverallradioandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentundertheR&TTEDirective[1].Eachstandardisamoduleinthestructure.Themodularstructureisshowninfigure1.-Ifneeded,newstandardsforhumanexposuretoElectromagneticFields,-ifneeded,newstandardsforacousticsafetyUseofspectrum*IfneededScopedbyequipmentclassortypeScopedbyfrequencyand/orequipmenttypeDisability*Privacy*Fraud*Noharmtothenetwork*Emergency*Interworkingviathenetwork*InterworkingwiththenetworkNon-radioRadio(RE)Non-TTETTE3.1b3.23.3c3.3b3.3a3.3d3.3e3.3fRadioProductEMCExistingEMCstandardstobereplacedbyanew,single,multi-partstandardGenericandproductstandardsalsonotifiedunderEMCDirectiveStandardsalsonotifiedunderLVDirective3.1aNewradioharmonizedstandardsSpectrumEMCSafetyFigure1:ModularstructureforthevariousstandardsusedundertheR&TTEDirective[1]SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)8Thelefthandedgeofthefigure1showsthedifferentclausesofarticle3oftheR&TTEDirective[1].Forarticle3.3varioushorizontalboxesareshown.DottedlinesindicatethatatthetimeofpublicationofthepresentdocumentessentialrequirementsintheseareashavetobeadoptedbytheCommission.Ifsuchessentialrequirementsareadopted,andasfarandaslongastheyareapplicable,theywilljustifyindividualstandardswhosescopeislikelytobespecifiedbyfunctionorinterfacetype.Theverticalboxesshowthestandardsunderarticle3.2fortheuseoftheradiospectrumbyradioequipment.Thescopesofthesestandardsarespecifiedeitherbyfrequency(normallyinthecasewherefrequencybandsareharmonized)orbyradioequipmenttype.Forarticle3.1bthediagramshowsthenewsinglemulti-partproductEMCstandardforradio,andtheexistingcollectionofgenericandproductstandardscurrentlyusedundertheEMCDirective[2].Thepartsofthisnewstandardwillbecomeavailableinthesecondhalfof2000,andtheexistingseparateproductEMCstandardswillbeuseduntilitisavailable.Forarticle3.1athediagramshowstheexistingsafetystandardscurrentlyusedundertheLVDirective[3]andnewstandardscoveringhumanexposuretoelectromagneticfields.Newstandardscoveringacousticsafetymayalsoberequired.Thebottomofthefigureshowstherelationshipofthestandardstoradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipment.Aparticularequipmentmayberadioequipment,telecommunicationsterminalequipmentorboth.Aradiospectrumstandardwillapplyifitisradioequipment.Anarticle3.3standardwillapplyaswellonlyiftherelevantessentialrequirementundertheR&TTEDirective[1]isadoptedbytheCommissionandiftheequipmentinquestioniscoveredbythescopeofthecorrespondingstandard.Thus,dependingonthenatureoftheequipment,theessentialrequirementsundertheR&TTEDirective[1]maybecoveredinasetofstandards.Themodularityprinciplehasbeentakenbecause:-itminimizesthenumberofstandardsneeded.Becauseequipmentmay,infact,havemultipleinterfacesandfunctionsitisnotpracticabletoproduceasinglestandardforeachpossiblecombinationoffunctionsthatmayoccurinanequipment;-itprovidesscopeforstandardstobeadded:-underarticle3.2whennewfrequencybandsareagreed;or-underarticle3.3shouldtheCommissiontakethenecessarydecisionswithoutrequiringalterationofstandardsthatarealreadypublished;-itclarifies,simplifiesandpromotestheusageofHarmonizedStandardsastherelevantmeansofconformityassessment.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)91ScopeThepresentdocumentappliestoMaritimeEmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeacons(EPIRBs)intendedforuseonthefrequency121,5MHzorthefrequencies121,5MHzand243MHzforhomingpurposesonly.ThepresentdocumentisintendedtocovertheprovisionsofDirective1999/5/EC[1](R&TTEDirective)article3.3(e),whichstatesthatradioequipmentwithinthescopeofthepresentdocumentshallbesoconstructedthat:"itsupportscertainfeaturesensuringaccesstoemergencyservices".Inadditiontothepresentdocument,otherENsthatspecifytechnicalrequirementsinrespectofessentialrequirementsunderotherpartsofarticle3oftheR&TTEDirective[1]willapplytoequipmentwithinthescopeofthepresentdocument.NOTE:AlistofsuchENsisincludedonthewebsitehttp://www.newapproach.org/.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublicationand/oreditionnumberorversionnumber)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.[1]Directive1999/5/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity(R&TTEDirective).[2]CouncilDirective89/336/EECof3May1989ontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility(EMCDirective).[3]CouncilDirective73/23/EECof19February1973ontheharmonizationofthelawsofMemberStatesrelatingtoelectricalequipmentdesignedforusewithincertainvoltagelimits(LVDirective).[4]ETSIETR028:"RadioEquipmentandSystems(RES);Uncertaintiesinthemeasurementofmobileradioequipmentcharacteristics".[5]ETSIEN300152-2:"ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);MaritimeEmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeacons(EPIRBs)intendedforuseonthefrequency121,5MHzorthefrequencies121,5MHzand243MHzforhomingpurposesonly;Part2:HarmonizedENunderarticle3.2oftheR&TTEDirective".SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)103Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsgivenintheR&TTEDirective[1],andthefollowingtermsanddefinitionsapply.environmentalprofile:rangeofenvironmentalconditionsunderwhichequipmentwithinthescopeofthepresentdocumentisrequiredtocomplywiththeprovisionsofthepresentdocumentsupplier:entityreferredtointheR&TTEDirective[1]responsiblefortheplacingonthemarketofanequipmentwithinthescopeoftheDirectiveEPIRBstation:stationinthemobileservice,theemissionsofwhichareintendedtofacilitatesearchandrescueoperationshomingdevice:121,5MHz/243MHzbeaconprimarilyintendedfortransmittinghomingsignals3.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:EMCElectro-MagneticCompatibilityEPIRBEmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeaconLVLowVoltageR&TTERadioandTelecommunicationsTerminalEquipmentRFRadioFrequency4Technicalrequirementsspecifications4.1EnvironmentalprofileThetechnicalrequirementsofthepresentdocumentapplyundertheenvironmentalprofileforoperationoftheequipment,whichshallbedeterminedbytheenvironmentalclassoftheequipment.Theequipmentshallcomplywithallthetechnicalrequirementsofthepresentdocumentatalltimeswhenoperatingwithintheboundarylimitsoftherequiredoperationalenvironmentalprofile.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)114.2General,operationalandtechnicalrequirements4.2.1Generalandoperationalrequirements4.2.1.1ConstructionInallrespects,themechanicalandelectricaldesignandtheconstructionandfinishoftheequipmentshallconformtogoodengineeringpractice.Theequipmentshallbedesignedtominimizetheriskofinternalandexternaldamageduringuseorstowage.Theexterioroftheequipmentshallhavenosharpedgesorprojectionswhichcouldeasilydamageinflatableraftsorinjurepersonnel.Thegeneralconstructionandmethodofoperationshallprovideahighdegreeofproofagainstinadvertentoperationduetomagneticinfluences,handling,stowageandtransit,whilststillprovidingasimplemeansofoperationinanemergency.Theequipmentshallbeportable,lightweight,andcompactandbedesignedasoneintegralunit.TheEmergencyPosition-IndicatingRadiobeacon(EPIRB)shallderiveitsenergyfromabatteryformingapartoftheequipmentandincorporateapermanentlyattachedantennawhichmaybeeitherfixedlengthorextendible.TheEPIRBmaybefittedwithatestfacilitybywhichthefunctioningofthetransmitterandbatterycanbeeasilytestedwithouttheuseofanyexternalequipment.Theequipmentshallbecapableofbeingusedbyanunskilledpersonandonlybecapableofmanualactivationanddeactivation.TheEPIRBshallbewatertightandbuoyant.Asubstantialpartoftheequipmentshallbeofhighlyvisibleyellowororangecolortoassistvisuallocation.Theequipmentshallnotbeundulyaffectedbyseawateroroilandshallberesistanttodeteriorationbyprolongedexposuretosunlight.Necessaryoperatinginstructionsshallbeprovidedwiththeequipment.4.2.1.2ControlsTheequipmentshallbeinitiallyactivatedbytheuseoftwosimple,butindependentmechanicalactions,neitherofwhichonitsownshallactivatetheequipment.Forequipmentrelatingsolelytoman-overboardlocationapplications,thesecondmechanicalactionmaybereplacedbyanimmersionsensor.Theequipmentshallnotbecapableofautomaticactivation,exceptinthecaseofthesecondoperationforman-overboarddevicesonly.Initialactivationshallbreakasealwhichshallnotbereplaceablebytheuser.Thissealshallnotbebrokenwhenusingthetestfacility.Afteractivationitshallbesimpletode-activatetheequipment.Theswitch,whichoperatesanytestfacility(clause4.2.1.1),shallbesodesignedthatitreturnsautomaticallytotheoff-positionwhenreleased.4.2.1.3IndicatorsTheequipmentshallbeprovidedwithavisualindicationthatsignalsarebeingemitted.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)124.2.1.4LabellingTheequipmentshallbeprovidedwithalabel,orlabels,permanentlyaffixedtotheexterioroftheequipment,containingthefollowinginformation:-frequencyorfrequenciesofoperationoftheequipment;-serialnumberoftheequipment;-typedesignationoftheequipment;-adequateinstructionstoenabletheequipmenttobeactivatedandde-activated;-thetypeofbatteryasspecifiedbythemanufactureroftheEPIRB;-awarningtotheeffectthattheEPIRBshouldnotbeoperatedexceptinanemergency;-thedateonwhichthebatterywillneedtobereplaced.Simplemeansshallbeprovidedforchangingthisdatewhenthebatteryisreplaced.4.2.1.5Powersource4.2.1.5.1BatteryrequirementsThebatteryprovidedasapowersourceshallbeaprimarybatteryandhavesufficientcapacitytooperatetheequipmentforanuninterruptedperiodofatleast24hours,orforman-overboarddevicesonly,atleast6hours,underalltemperatureconditions,(clause5.1.4and5.1.5),withintherequirementsofthepresentdocument.Thetypeofbatteryanddesignationspecifiedbythemanufacturerforuseintheequipmentshallbeclearlyandindeliblymarkedontheequipment.Thebatteryshallbeclearlyanddurablymarkedwiththeexpirydate.4.2.1.5.2SafetyprecautionsProvisionsshallbemadeforprotectingtheequipmentfromdamageduetotheaccidentalreversalofpolarityofthebattery.4.3Environmentalrequirements4.3.1Vibrationtest4.3.1.1DefinitionThistestdeterminestheabilityofequipmenttowithstandvibrationwithoutresultinginmechanicalweaknessordegradationinperformance.4.3.1.2RequirementTheequipmentshallmeettherequirementsoftheperformancecheck.Thereshallbenoharmfuldeteriorationoftheequipmentvisible.4.3.1.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)134.3.2Temperaturetests4.3.2.1DefinitionTheimmunityagainsttheeffectsoftemperatureistheabilityoftheequipmenttomaintainthespecifiedmechanicalandelectricalperformanceafterthefollowingtestshavebeencarriedout.Themaximumrateofraisingorreducingthetemperatureofthechamberinwhichtheequipmentisbeingtestedshallbe1°C/minute.4.3.2.2Dryheat4.3.2.2.1DefinitionThistestdeterminestheabilityofequipmenttobeoperatedathighambienttemperaturesandoperatethroughtemperaturechanges.4.3.2.2.2RequirementTheequipmentshallmeettherequirementsoftheperformancecheck.4.3.2.2.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.3Dampheat4.3.2.3.1DefinitionThistestdeterminestheabilityofequipmenttobeoperatedunderconditionsofhighhumidity.4.3.2.3.2RequirementTheequipmentshallmeettherequirementsoftheperformancecheck.4.3.2.3.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.4Lowtemperature4.3.2.4.1DefinitionThistestdeterminestheabilityofequipmenttobeoperatedatlowtemperatures.Italsoallowsequipmenttodemonstrateanabilitytostartupatlowambienttemperatures.4.3.2.4.2RequirementTheequipmentshallmeettherequirementsoftheperformancecheck.4.3.2.4.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)144.3.2.5Droptest4.3.2.5.1DefinitionTheimmunityagainsttheeffectsofdroppingistheabilityoftheequipmenttomaintainthespecifiedmechanicalandelectricalperformanceafterbeingsubjectedtoaseriesofdropsonahardwoodentestsurface.4.3.2.5.2RequirementsInspectionformechanicaldamage,bothinternalandexternal,shallbecarriedoutaftercompletionoftests.Anydamageshallnotimpairtheoperationoftheequipment.Inparticular,partslikeknobs,switchesandtheantennashalloperateinthenormalmanner.Theactofdroppingshallnotcausetheequipmenttooperate.4.3.2.5.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.6Corrosiontest4.3.2.6.1DefinitionTheimmunityagainsttheeffectsofcorrosionistheabilityoftheequipmenttomaintainthespecifiedmechanicalandelectricalperformanceafterthefollowingtesthasbeencarriedout.4.3.2.6.2RequirementsThereshallbenounduedeteriorationorcorrosionofthemetalparts,finishes,material,orcomponentpartsvisibletothenakedeye.Inthecaseofhermeticallysealedequipmentthereshallbenoevidenceofmoisturepenetration.4.3.2.6.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.7Thermalshocktest4.3.2.7.1DefinitionTheimmunityagainsttheeffectsofthermalshockistheabilityoftheequipmenttomaintainthespecifiedmechanicalandelectricalperformanceafterthefollowingtesthasbeencarriedout.4.3.2.7.2RequirementsNodamageshallbevisibletothenakedeyeandtheequipmentshallnotshowanysignofsignificantexternaldamageorharmfulpenetrationofwater.4.3.2.7.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.8Buoyancytest4.3.2.8.1DefinitionBuoyancy,expressedasapercentage,isitsbuoyantforcedividedbyitsgravityforce.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)154.3.2.8.2RequirementsThevalueofbuoyancyshallbeatleast5%.4.3.2.8.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.9Solarradiationtest4.3.2.9.1DefinitionTheimmunityagainsttheeffectsofcontinuoussolarradiationistheabilityoftheequipmenttomaintainthespecifiedmechanicalandelectricalperformanceafterthefollowingtesthasbeencarriedout.4.3.2.9.2RequirementsTherequirementsoftheperformancecheckshallbemet.Nodamageshallbevisibletothenakedeyeandtheequipmentshallnotshowanysignofsignificantexternaldamageorharmfulpenetrationofwater.4.3.2.9.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.10Oilresistancetest4.3.2.10.1DefinitionTheimmunityagainsttheeffectsofimmersioninmineraloilistheabilityoftheequipmenttomaintainthespecifiedmechanicalandelectricalperformanceafterthefollowingtesthasbeencarriedout.4.3.2.10.2RequirementsNosignofdamagesuchasshrinking,cracking,swelling,dissolutionorchangeofmechanicalqualitiesoftheEPIRB,includinglabelling,shallbevisibletothenakedeye.4.3.2.10.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.4.3.2.11Protectionofthetransmitter4.3.2.11.1DefinitionWhenoperating,theEPIRBtransmittershallnotbedamagedduetoantennamismatching.4.3.2.11.2RequirementTheequipmentshallmeettherequirementsoftheperformancecheck.4.3.2.11.3ConformanceRelevantenvironmentaltestsasdefinedwithinclause5.3.1shallbecarriedout.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)164.4Conformancerequirements4.4.1Modulationcharacteristics4.4.1.1Depthofmodulation4.4.1.1.1DefinitionThedepthofmodulationiscalculatedfromtheformula:%100×+−BABA.WhereAandBarerespectivelythemaximumandminimumvalueofthemodulationenvelopeinfigure2,clause5.3.1.1.4.4.1.1.2LimitsThedepthofmodulationshallbeatleast85%.4.4.1.1.3ConformanceConformancetestsdefinedwithinclause5.3.1.1shallbecarriedout.4.4.1.2Modulationduty-cycle4.4.1.2.1DefinitionThemodulationdutycycleistheratio:tt12100×%wheret1isthedurationofthepositivehalfcycleoftheaudiomodulationmeasuredatthehalfamplitudepointsofthemodulationenvelope,andt2istheperiodofthefundamentaloftheaudiomodulation,infigure2,clause5.3.1.1.4.4.1.2.2LimitsThemodulationdutycycleshallbebetween33%and55%.4.4.1.2.3ConformanceConformancetestsdefinedwithinclause5.3.1.1shallbecarriedout.4.4.1.3Sweepcharacteristics4.4.1.3.1Definitions4.4.1.3.1.1SweeprangeTheaudiosweeprangeisdefinedbytheupperandlowerfrequencieswithwhichthecarrierisamplitudemodulated.4.4.1.3.1.2SweeprepetitionrateThesweeprepetitionrateisdefinedastherateatwhichtheaudiosweepisrepeated.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)174.4.1.3.2LimitsThesweepshallbedownwards(highfrequencytolowfrequency).Thehighestfrequencyshallnotexceed1600Hz.Thelowestfrequencyshallbegreaterthan300Hz.Thetotalsweptrangeshallbeatleast700Hz.Thesweeprepetitionrateshallbebetween2Hzand4Hz.4.4.1.3.3ConformanceConformancetestsdefinedwithinclause5.3.1.2shallbecarriedout.4.4.2Spectralcarrierpowerratio4.4.2.1DefinitionThespectralcarrierpowerratioistheratioofthetotalpoweroftheemissiontothepowercentredonthecarrierinaspecifiedbandwidth,bothmeasurementstakenundernormalmodulatedconditions.4.4.2.2LimitsThespectralcarrierpowerratioshallbelessthan5,2dBforboth121,5MHzand243,0MHz.4.4.2.3ConformanceConformancetestsdefinedwithinclause5.3.2shallbecarriedout.4.4.3MaximumEffectiveRadiatedPeakEnvelopePower(ERPEP)4.4.3.1DefinitionThemaximumERPEPisdefinedastheERPEPinthedirectionofmaximumfieldstrengthunderspecificconditionsofmeasurement.Thepeakenvelopepoweristheaveragepowersuppliedtotheantennatransmissionlinebyatransmitterduringoneradiocycleatthecrestofthemodulationenvelopetakenundernormaloperatingconditions.4.4.3.2LimitsThelimitsshallbeapplicableundernormaltestconditionsandunderextremetestconditions.TheERPEPshallbeatleast75mW.Forman-overboarddevicesonly,theERPEPshallbeatleast25mW.4.4.3.3ConformanceConformancetestsdefinedwithinclause5.3.3shallbecarriedout.SIST EN 300 152-3:2001
ETSIETSIEN300152-3V1.1.1(2001-05)185Testingforcompliancewithtechnicalrequirements5.1Testconditions,powersupplyandambienttemperatures5.1.1TestfrequenciesForthepurposeofconformitytesting,theEPIRBshallbeprovidedwiththefrequenciesspecifiedbytheadministrationofthecountryinwhichthetestiscarriedout.InthecaseofEPIRBsfittedwith121,5MHzand243MHz,twofrequenciesareapplicableandunlessotherwisestated,testsshallbecarriedoutonbothfrequencies.5.1.2TestfixtureThetestfixtureisaradiofrequencycouplingdevicewithanintegralantennaequipmentforcouplingtheintegralantennatoa50Ωradiofrequencyterminalattheworkingfrequenciesoftheequipmentundertest.Thisallowscertainmeasurementstobeperformedusingtheconductedmeasurementmethods.Onlyrelativemeasurementsshallbeperformedandonlythoseatornearfrequenciesforwhichthetestfixturehasbeencalibrated.Thetestfixturenormallyshallbeprovidedbythemanufacturer.Theperformancecharacteristicsofthetestfixtureshallconformtothefollowingbasicparameters:a)thecouplinglossshallnotbegreaterthan30dB;b)acouplinglossvariationoverthefrequencyrangeusedinthemeasurementwhichdoesnotexceed2dB;c)circuitryassociatedwiththeRadioFrequency(RF)couplingshallcontainnoactiveornon-lineardevices;d)theVSWRatthe50Ωsocketshallnotbegreaterthan1,5overthefrequencyrangeofthemeasurements;e)thecouplinglossshallbeindependentofthepositionofthetestfixtureandbeunaffectedbytheproximityofsurroundingobjectsorpeople.Thecouplinglossshallbereproduciblewhentheequipmentundertestisremovedandreplaced;f)thecouplinglossshallremainsubstantiallyconstantwhentheenvironmentalconditionsarevaried.Anyconnectionsprovidedonthe
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