© FCS Installers Committee May 2008 MPT1362 Document Revue John Thomson Panorama Antennas Ltd.

© FCS Installers Committee May 2008

MPT1362MPT1362Document Revue Document Revue

John Thomson John Thomson

Panorama Antennas LtdPanorama Antennas Ltd


Guidance DocumentGuidance Document

• Code of Practice for Installation into Land Code of Practice for Installation into Land Based Vehicles.Based Vehicles.

• Professional installers “bible” Professional installers “bible”

• Generic guide to installation best practice.Generic guide to installation best practice.


Document ValueDocument Value

• Developed and used by Installation sectorDeveloped and used by Installation sector

• The basis for FCS Installers Quality SchemeThe basis for FCS Installers Quality Scheme

• Adopted by many Professional User Organisations Adopted by many Professional User Organisations (e.g. Public Safety) as the “De facto” standard(e.g. Public Safety) as the “De facto” standard

• Forms the installation standard on which many Forms the installation standard on which many installation contracts are basedinstallation contracts are based


Installation Code of Installation Code of PracticePractice

Why do we need it?Why do we need it?


Legal InstallLegal Install

• Equipment complies with WT regulationsEquipment complies with WT regulations

• Equipment certified for automotive use (if Equipment certified for automotive use (if applicable)applicable)

• Installed components do not change Installed components do not change operational parameters of vehicle (e.g. clear operational parameters of vehicle (e.g. clear view through windscreen) view through windscreen)


Safe InstallSafe Install

• Installation should not affect vehicle electronic Installation should not affect vehicle electronic or mechanical operationor mechanical operation

• Installation should not create a hazard to Installation should not create a hazard to vehicle user/passengersvehicle user/passengers

• Installation should not create a hazard to other Installation should not create a hazard to other road users including pedestriansroad users including pedestrians


Efficient InstallEfficient Install

• Installation meets customers operational Installation meets customers operational requirementsrequirements

• Equipment functions with optimum Equipment functions with optimum performanceperformance

• Equipment function is reliable for life of fitEquipment function is reliable for life of fit

• Equipment is positioned for easy use whilst on Equipment is positioned for easy use whilst on the move – sight and touchthe move – sight and touch


MPT 1362 DocumentMPT 1362 DocumentStatus September 2007Status September 2007

• Originally a Radiocomms Agency documentOriginally a Radiocomms Agency document

• Created and updated with input from Industry Created and updated with input from Industry members on a “no charge” basis!members on a “no charge” basis!

• Last update November 2005, with minor Last update November 2005, with minor amendments in June 2007amendments in June 2007

• FCS now has ownership of document!FCS now has ownership of document!

• Requirement for Update had been IdentifiedRequirement for Update had been Identified


MPT 1362 DocumentMPT 1362 DocumentWhy Review?Why Review?

• Needs to continue to reflect best installation Needs to continue to reflect best installation practicepractice

• To ensure that it includes current and where To ensure that it includes current and where possible, emerging mobile comms technologypossible, emerging mobile comms technology

• To include guidance for installing in new vehicle To include guidance for installing in new vehicle technology environmentstechnology environments

• To ensure that info on regulatory issues is up to To ensure that info on regulatory issues is up to datedate


Key Review Issues (1)Key Review Issues (1)• More distinction and guidance for different More distinction and guidance for different

installation typesinstallation types

• Recognise the different requirements for low Recognise the different requirements for low and high RF power installationsand high RF power installations


Key Review Issues (2)Key Review Issues (2)

• Provide better advice for antenna choiceProvide better advice for antenna choice

• Define antenna testing requirements for different Define antenna testing requirements for different types of installationtypes of installation

• Regulatory issues and addressing requirements Regulatory issues and addressing requirements of Automotive EMC Directive (2004/104/EC)of Automotive EMC Directive (2004/104/EC)

• Ensure it remains relevant and easy to use!!Ensure it remains relevant and easy to use!!


Key Review Issues (3)Key Review Issues (3)

• Ensure that the Installer is made aware of his Ensure that the Installer is made aware of his responsibilities and liabilitiesresponsibilities and liabilities

• Ensure that the Installer has adequate guidance on:Ensure that the Installer has adequate guidance on:

– how to meet these responsibilities and liabilities

– how to demonstrate that they have been met

• Ensure that 1362 remains relevant and easy to useEnsure that 1362 remains relevant and easy to use


Review Process (1)Review Process (1)

• Chairman – Ollie (Oliver) WheatonChairman – Ollie (Oliver) Wheaton

• Sub GroupsSub Groups

– WG1 Antennas led by John Thomson

– WG2 Installation led by Stewart Gent

– WG3 Regulatory & Legal led by David Partridge

– Document Editing by Matthew Wilson



• Call for all interested parties across Mobile and Call for all interested parties across Mobile and Vehicle Industry, Fleet Users & RegulatorsVehicle Industry, Fleet Users & Regulators

• First Plenary Meeting held in September to First Plenary Meeting held in September to discuss issues and form working sub-groupsdiscuss issues and form working sub-groups

• Determine timescales for completion of revue Determine timescales for completion of revue and target the launch of updated version for May and target the launch of updated version for May 20082008



• Groups then reviewed allocated sections and Groups then reviewed allocated sections and produced input for first draft issueproduced input for first draft issue

• Draft version then distributed to all interested Draft version then distributed to all interested parties for comment and feedbackparties for comment and feedback

• Second Plenary Meeting to review progress and Second Plenary Meeting to review progress and feedback from interested partiesfeedback from interested parties

• Further review by Sub Groups with revised input Further review by Sub Groups with revised input for second draft issuefor second draft issue



• Further feedback and review of second draft Further feedback and review of second draft leads to more draft issues with further reviewleads to more draft issues with further review

• Final Plenary Meeting held in April reviewed and Final Plenary Meeting held in April reviewed and agreed final outstanding issuesagreed final outstanding issues

• Document content agreed for release in May Document content agreed for release in May subject to some final editing and detail changessubject to some final editing and detail changes


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesGeneralGeneral

• Scope of document re-definedScope of document re-defined

• Removed duplication of informationRemoved duplication of information

• Definitions & Abbreviations section updatedDefinitions & Abbreviations section updated

• Some layout revised to group information in one Some layout revised to group information in one location to be easier to find.location to be easier to find.

• Additional Appendix sections to provide Additional Appendix sections to provide additional guidance and informationadditional guidance and information


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesRegulatoryRegulatory

• Clarification of the requirement for approved Clarification of the requirement for approved equipment with ‘e’ or CE mark approval (3.1)equipment with ‘e’ or CE mark approval (3.1)

• Reference to vehicles complying with European Reference to vehicles complying with European ADR regulations (3.2.1)ADR regulations (3.2.1)

• Reference to specific guidance for installation of Reference to specific guidance for installation of Radio Systems on Motorcycles (3.2.3)Radio Systems on Motorcycles (3.2.3)


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesSafetySafety

• Revised guidance on obstruction of drivers view Revised guidance on obstruction of drivers view of road scene (3.3.1 & Appendix H)of road scene (3.3.1 & Appendix H)

• Antenna mounting safety – details installer Antenna mounting safety – details installer responsibility to determine if vehicle responsibility to determine if vehicle manufacturer provides guidance for manufacturer provides guidance for type/location (3.4)type/location (3.4)

• Antennas on Motorcycles – section re-written to Antennas on Motorcycles – section re-written to better clarify safety issue (3.4.7)better clarify safety issue (3.4.7)

• Safe working environment and safe working Safe working environment and safe working practice – section re-written (3.6)practice – section re-written (3.6)


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesAntennasAntennas

• Inclusion of ref. table with comparison of Inclusion of ref. table with comparison of antenna types against network performance antenna types against network performance (5.2.1)(5.2.1)

• Guidance on installations with multiple antennas Guidance on installations with multiple antennas – positioning and spacing (5.2.3 & Appendix F)– positioning and spacing (5.2.3 & Appendix F)

• Reference to Vehicle Mf’r recommendations Reference to Vehicle Mf’r recommendations before installing glass mount (5.2.4.3)before installing glass mount (5.2.4.3)

• Updated guidance for covert antennas for Updated guidance for covert antennas for performance (5.2.4.5 & Appendix G)performance (5.2.4.5 & Appendix G)


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesInstallationInstallation

• Guidance on disposal of “end of life” equipment Guidance on disposal of “end of life” equipment (5.1.1)(5.1.1)

• Inclusion of ref. table to show typical Inclusion of ref. table to show typical components of different installation types (5.3.2)components of different installation types (5.3.2)

• Clarification of ICE muting methods (5.3.3)Clarification of ICE muting methods (5.3.3)

• Update of dedicated power supply provision Update of dedicated power supply provision (5.3.4.1)(5.3.4.1)

• Refer to equipment manufacturer if ignition Refer to equipment manufacturer if ignition switched supply not required (5.3.4.3)switched supply not required (5.3.4.3)


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesTest – Antennas (1)Test – Antennas (1)

• Section 5.4.2 Testing Antennas heavily revisedSection 5.4.2 Testing Antennas heavily revised

– Table to show tests required dependent on type of installation (5.4.2)

– DC test parameters re-defined (5.4.2.1)

– VSWR measurement updated (5.4.3)

– Testing GPS antennas updated (5.4.4)



• Requirement for VSWR testRequirement for VSWR test

– For low power GSM & Tracking

– VSWR test recommended, but not compulsory.

– Based on:

• anecdotal evidence of low risk

• usually pre-terminated connector and non-tuneable

• Measurement at GSM/3G freq. can be uncertain with typical field meter


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesTest – Antennas (2a)Test – Antennas (2a)


– For low power GSM & Tracking




– For higher power Tetra and Mobile Radio

– VSWR test is compulsory.

– Based on:

• higher risk of EMI issues

• often more complex installation & connectors field fitted

• usually tuneable


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesTest – Antennas (3a)Test – Antennas (3a)


– For higher power Tetra and Mobile Radio


Principle ChangesPrinciple ChangesFinal TestFinal Test

• 6.3 Final Test section re-written6.3 Final Test section re-written

Static test to be carried out with engine running (6.3.1.2)Static test to be carried out with engine running (6.3.1.2)

Road Testing – requirement has been further defined Road Testing – requirement has been further defined (6.3.3)(6.3.3)

““Provided that the static post-installation tests have Provided that the static post-installation tests have shown both equipment and vehicle to be operating shown both equipment and vehicle to be operating correctly then on-road testing of communications and correctly then on-road testing of communications and other installed equipment is generally considered other installed equipment is generally considered unnecessary. However, post installation road testing unnecessary. However, post installation road testing should always be considered to ensure that there are no should always be considered to ensure that there are no adverse EMC effects between the installed equipment andadverse EMC effects between the installed equipment and the vehicle systems.”the vehicle systems.”


SummarySummary

• Target date met with document release Target date met with document release planned for 14planned for 14thth May. May.

• A big Thank You to everyone who A big Thank You to everyone who contributed to this review which was contributed to this review which was carried out to a very tight timescalecarried out to a very tight timescale


Re-BrandingRe-Branding

• Farewell to MPT1362!Farewell to MPT1362!


Re-BrandingRe-Branding

• Welcome to:Welcome to:

FCS1362 formally known as MPT1362!FCS1362 formally known as MPT1362!

• Re-branded as FCS to identify 1362 as an FCS Re-branded as FCS to identify 1362 as an FCS owned document and to raise the profile of owned document and to raise the profile of the FCS Installers Groupthe FCS Installers Group


And … The FutureAnd … The Future

• Keeping FCS1362 as a live and relevant Keeping FCS1362 as a live and relevant document for vehicle installersdocument for vehicle installers

• Raising the profile of FCS1362 in EuropeRaising the profile of FCS1362 in Europe

• The next revue!The next revue!

© FCS Installers Committee May 2008 MPT1362 Document Revue John Thomson Panorama Antennas Ltd.

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