ISO/IEC 24770-5 defines the test methods for determining the performance characteristics of chirp spread spectrum (CSS) real-time locating system (RTLS) equipment including tags and readers which apply to the selection of equipment that conforms to ISO/IEC 24730-5 for specific applications.
ISO/IEC 24770-5 does not apply to the testing about regulatory or similar requirements.
The RTLS equipment performance parameters included in ISO/IEC 24770-5 only include the chirp spread spectrum (CSS) radio frequencies link between tags and readers.
Unlike ISO/IEC 18305, the tests in ISO/IEC 24770-5 apply exclusively to RTLS equipment defined in ISO/IEC 24730-5 unless specified otherwise.
ISO/IEC 24770-5 on RTLS devices performance is relevant to:
RTLSs (real-time location systems) determine the current location of a target, which can be anything from a vehicle to something in a manufacturing plant to a person.
ISO/IEC 24770-5 specifies a series of tests to determine the performance characteristics of RTLS equipment relative to the ISO/IEC 24730-5 air interfaces. The results of these tests can be used to determine the suitability of RTLS equipment for applications.
You can use ISO/IEC 24770-5 best practice guidance to determine how often equipment can successfully provide location information for the tags and the maximum range of a certain packet error rate.
Overall, ISO/IEC 24770-5 provides test methods and requirements for testing and manufacturing superior quality RTLS devices for different applications so that the accuracy of positioning can be improved, and end-users can obtain accurate location with minimal connectivity issues and no latency.
BSI recommends this version of standard for organisations operating in or with the UK. The ISO edition is available here if required.