SSH EN 302 208-2 V1.1.1:2004

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

Scope

The present document covers the minimum characteristics considered necessary in order to make the best use of the
available frequencies. It does not necessarily include all the characteristics that may be required by a user, nor does it
necessarily represent the optimum performance achievable.
Radio frequency identification equipment covered within the present document are considered by definition short-range
devices. The power limits for frequency bands will be found in the current version of CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03 [2]
(or national regulations).
The present document applies to RFID interrogators used in conjunction with their RFID transponders (tags). The
interrogators operate within 200 kHz sub-bands using a modulated carrier. The tags respond with a modulated signal.
Interrogators may be used with either integral or external antennas.
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements are covered by EN 301 489-1 [3] and EN 301 489-3 [6].
The types of equipment covered by the present document are as follows:
• fixed interrogators;
• hand portable interrogators;
• batteryless tags;
• battery assisted tags;
• battery powered tags.
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.
NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org/