ISO IEC 24770-2012 PDF
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Full title and description
Information technology — Real-time locating system (RTLS) device performance test methods — Test methods for air interface communication at 2,4 GHz. This international standard specifies laboratory test methods for measuring performance characteristics of 2.4 GHz RTLS equipment (tags, readers and exciters) to support equipment selection and conformance to applicable RTLS device interface profiles.
Abstract
ISO/IEC 24770:2012 defines test methods to determine performance parameters of RTLS devices that communicate over the 2.4 GHz air interface. It covers mandatory direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) 2.4 GHz beacon links between tags and readers and also describes optional short-range OOK/FSK links and optional magnetic air-interfaces for exciters and programmers. The standard is intended for product selection and interoperability testing and does not address regulatory compliance testing.
General information
- Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed in a five-year review cycle — confirmed 2023).
- Publication date: December 2012 (Edition 1, 2012).
- Publisher: Joint ISO/IEC international standard (developed under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31).
- ICS / categories: 35.040.50 (Automatic identification and data capture techniques).
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (2012).
- Number of pages: 10 (official ISO publication page).
Scope
The standard specifies laboratory test methods for RTLS equipment that use the 2.4 GHz air interface. Tests are intended to characterize performance parameters (for example link reliability, range, and timing) of tags, readers and exciters when using the mandatory DSSS 2.4 GHz beacon link. Optional interfaces covered include OOK/FSK short-range radio links and magnetic air-interfaces between exciters/programmers and tags. Tests are scoped to support selection and conformance to ISO/IEC 24730-2 device definitions and are not intended as regulatory or certification tests.
Key topics and requirements
- Defined laboratory test procedures for measuring RTLS device performance over the 2.4 GHz air interface (DSSS mandatory link).
- Optional test procedures for short-range OOK/FSK radio links between tags and programmers.
- Optional magnetic air-interface test descriptions for exciters, tags and programmers.
- Focus on parameters relevant to equipment selection and interoperability with ISO/IEC 24730-2 device definitions (range, reliability, timing, message/error behaviours).
- Notes that the methods do not replace regulatory compliance testing (spectrum, EMC, safety).
Typical use and users
Primary users include RTLS equipment manufacturers (for product verification and development), independent test laboratories (for performance characterization), systems integrators and procurement teams (for objective product comparison), and standards/technical committees working on RTLS interoperability and conformance. The standard is used when selecting or validating devices intended to conform to ISO/IEC 24730-2 profiles.
Related standards
ISO/IEC 24770:2012 is related to the ISO/IEC 24730 series (RTLS system interfaces and device profiles) and to later parts of ISO/IEC 24770 that address other air interfaces (for example Part 62 for high-rate UWB, published 2015). It superseded the earlier technical report ISO/IEC TR 24770:2008. See the ISO/IEC 24730 family and related RTLS device-performance parts for broader context.
Keywords
RTLS, real-time locating system, 2.4 GHz, DSSS, OOK, FSK, magnetic air-interface, tags, readers, exciters, device performance test methods, ISO/IEC 24730-2.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO/IEC 24770:2012 is an international standard that specifies laboratory test methods for evaluating performance of RTLS devices communicating over the 2.4 GHz air interface (tags, readers and exciters).
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers test procedures to measure key performance characteristics of 2.4 GHz RTLS links—mandatory DSSS beacon link behaviour, optional OOK/FSK short-range radio links, and optional magnetic air-interfaces—intended for equipment selection and conformance to device-interface profiles. It is not intended for regulatory compliance testing.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Manufacturers, independent test laboratories, systems integrators, procurement and specification teams, and standards or technical committees involved in RTLS deployment and interoperability use this standard.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: This edition was published in December 2012 and, per the ISO record, was reviewed and confirmed (remains current) in its subsequent five‑year review cycle (confirmed 2023). It replaced an earlier TR from 2008. Users should check the ISO catalogue for any amendments or newer parts that extend the series (e.g., UWB parts published in 2015).
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — ISO/IEC 24770 belongs to the broader ISO/IEC 24730 family addressing RTLS system interfaces and device profiles; additional parts of ISO/IEC 24770 address other air interfaces such as UWB (for example Part 62 published 2015).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: RTLS, 2.4 GHz, DSSS, OOK, FSK, magnetic air-interface, tags, readers, exciters, device performance, test methods, ISO/IEC 24730-2.