AS/NZS 4869.3:2015
Maritime survivor locating systems (MSLS) - Part 3: Maritime survivor locating devices (MSLD) - Operating on 156.575 MHz and/or 161.975 MHz/162.025 MHz
Provides the essential requirements for Maritime Survivor Locating Systems (MSLS) that use the digital selective calling frequency of 156.525 MHz, and also automatic identification system frequencies of 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz. Adopted with national modifications from RTCM 11901.1:2012.
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AS/NZS 4869.3:2015
COPYRIGHT
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definitions and Abbreviations
4 Performance Requirements
4.1 AU Controls and Indicators
4.2 Self-test function
4.3 Buoyancy
4.4 Environmental factors
5 Construction Requirements
5.1 General
5.2 Battery
5.3 Labeling
6 Optional Performance Features
6.1 Lifesaving Equipment
6.2 Vessel Control
7 Documentation
8 Performance Tests
8.1 Alerting Unit (AU)
8.2 Base Unit (BU)
8.3 Locating Unit (LU)
Annex A(normative)DSC type MSLD
A.1 Operational Scenario
A.2 System Components
A.3 Performance Characteristics
A.4 Performance Tests - DSC Transmitter
A.5 Performance Tests – DSC Receiver
A.6 Power Measuring Receiver Specification (required for test 4.3.1)
Annex B Normative)121.5 MHz type MSLD
B.1 Operational Scenario
B.2 System Components
B.3 Performance Characteristics
Annex C(informative)Intellectual Property
C.1 Policy
C.2 Essential patented technologies
C.3 Non-essential patented technologies
Annex D(normative)Active Signalling Type MSLD System
D.1 Operational Scenario
D.2 System Components
D.3 Controls and Indicators
D.4 Additional Sources of Alerts
D.5 Safeguards Against Accidental Manual Alerts
D.6 Self-test
D.7 Buoyancy
D.8 Battery
D.9 Performance Tests
D.10 Performance Characteristics
Annex E(normative)AIS Type MSLD System
E.1 Operational Scenario
E.2 System Components
E.3 Performance Characteristics
E.4 Transmitter Requirements and Characteristics
E.5 Documentation
E.6 Performance Tests
E.7 Physical Radio Tests
Annex F(normative)Internal Navigation Device test methods and procedures
F.1 Introduction
F.2 Test Description
F.3 Test Facility Requirements, Test Set Up, Calibration and Method ofMeasurement
F.4 Test Results
F.5 Scenario definitions
APPENDIX ZZVARIATIONS TO RTCM 11901.1:2012 FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND(Normative)
ZZ1 SCOPE
ZZ2 VARIATIONS
Table
Table A.1 – Summary of DSC MSLD Operation
Table A.2 – Transmitter transient timing
Table A.3 – Selectivity characteristic
Table A.4 – Attenuation points close to carrier
Table A.5 – Attenuation points distant from carrier
Table C.1 – Non-essential patents
Table E.1 - Required parameter settings
Table E.2 - Required settings of physical layer constants
Table E.3 - Modulation parameters of the physical layer
Table E.4 - Minimum required transmitter characteristics
Table E.5 – Conducted and radiated power – Required results
Table E.6 – Peak frequency deviation versus time
Table E.7 – Definition of timings
Figure
Figure A.1 – Typical Modulation Waveform
Figure A.3 – Typical One-Half Wave Modulation Envelope
Figure A.4 – Outdoor Test Site
Figure A.5 – Indoor site arrangement (shown for horizontal polarization)
Figure A.6 – Switch on and switch off conditions
Figure A.7 – Test setup
Figure A.8 – IF filter specification
Figure B.1 – Typical Modulation Waveform
Figure B.2 – Typical Full-Wave Modulation Envelope
Figure B.3 – Typical One-Half Wave Modulation Envelope
Figure E.1 - Burst transmissions in active mode
Figure E.2 – Measurement arrangement
Figure E.3 – Emission mask
Figure E.4 – Measurement arrangement for modulation accuracy
Figure E.5 – Power versus time mask
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References
Radiotelephone transmitters and receivers for the maritime mobile service operating in the VHF bands - Technical characteristics and methods of measurement - Shipborne equipment and limited coast stations (including DSC)
Related Information
Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2016 - Revoked
Ministry: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment - Digital, Communications and Transformation (RSM)
Section: Table 1
Citation context:Listed as a Standard applicable to maritime, aeronautical and safety services
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AS/NZS 4869.3:2015
COPYRIGHT
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definitions and Abbreviations
4 Performance Requirements
4.1 AU Controls and Indicators
4.2 Self-test function
4.3 Buoyancy
4.4 Environmental factors
5 Construction Requirements
5.1 General
5.2 Battery
5.3 Labeling
6 Optional Performance Features
6.1 Lifesaving Equipment
6.2 Vessel Control
7 Documentation
8 Performance Tests
8.1 Alerting Unit (AU)
8.2 Base Unit (BU)
8.3 Locating Unit (LU)
Annex A(normative)DSC type MSLD
A.1 Operational Scenario
A.2 System Components
A.3 Performance Characteristics
A.4 Performance Tests - DSC Transmitter
A.5 Performance Tests – DSC Receiver
A.6 Power Measuring Receiver Specification (required for test 4.3.1)
Annex B Normative)121.5 MHz type MSLD
B.1 Operational Scenario
B.2 System Components
B.3 Performance Characteristics
Annex C(informative)Intellectual Property
C.1 Policy
C.2 Essential patented technologies
C.3 Non-essential patented technologies
Annex D(normative)Active Signalling Type MSLD System
D.1 Operational Scenario
D.2 System Components
D.3 Controls and Indicators
D.4 Additional Sources of Alerts
D.5 Safeguards Against Accidental Manual Alerts
D.6 Self-test
D.7 Buoyancy
D.8 Battery
D.9 Performance Tests
D.10 Performance Characteristics
Annex E(normative)AIS Type MSLD System
E.1 Operational Scenario
E.2 System Components
E.3 Performance Characteristics
E.4 Transmitter Requirements and Characteristics
E.5 Documentation
E.6 Performance Tests
E.7 Physical Radio Tests
Annex F(normative)Internal Navigation Device test methods and procedures
F.1 Introduction
F.2 Test Description
F.3 Test Facility Requirements, Test Set Up, Calibration and Method ofMeasurement
F.4 Test Results
F.5 Scenario definitions
APPENDIX ZZVARIATIONS TO RTCM 11901.1:2012 FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND(Normative)
ZZ1 SCOPE
ZZ2 VARIATIONS
Table
Table A.1 – Summary of DSC MSLD Operation
Table A.2 – Transmitter transient timing
Table A.3 – Selectivity characteristic
Table A.4 – Attenuation points close to carrier
Table A.5 – Attenuation points distant from carrier
Table C.1 – Non-essential patents
Table E.1 - Required parameter settings
Table E.2 - Required settings of physical layer constants
Table E.3 - Modulation parameters of the physical layer
Table E.4 - Minimum required transmitter characteristics
Table E.5 – Conducted and radiated power – Required results
Table E.6 – Peak frequency deviation versus time
Table E.7 – Definition of timings
Figure
Figure A.1 – Typical Modulation Waveform
Figure A.3 – Typical One-Half Wave Modulation Envelope
Figure A.4 – Outdoor Test Site
Figure A.5 – Indoor site arrangement (shown for horizontal polarization)
Figure A.6 – Switch on and switch off conditions
Figure A.7 – Test setup
Figure A.8 – IF filter specification
Figure B.1 – Typical Modulation Waveform
Figure B.2 – Typical Full-Wave Modulation Envelope
Figure B.3 – Typical One-Half Wave Modulation Envelope
Figure E.1 - Burst transmissions in active mode
Figure E.2 – Measurement arrangement
Figure E.3 – Emission mask
Figure E.4 – Measurement arrangement for modulation accuracy
Figure E.5 – Power versus time mask
AS/NZS 4869.3:2015
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