Terms of Reference (ToR) for TC ERM Working Group (WG) 28: Generic Short Range Devices

Approved at ERM#88, Date: February 2026

Scope

The main objectives of TC ERM WG 28 are:

To develop and maintain Harmonised Standards, System Reference documents (SRdocs) and other technical documents for Short Range Devices (SRD) and networks of SRDs. Such devices address a wide range of applications including but not limited to telemetry, telecommand, telecontrol, alarms, metering/sub-metering, wireless power transmission, inductive applications.
To identify spectrum requirements for Short Range Devices in System Reference documents taking into account the need for the harmonisation of frequency bands and licensing procedures as well as the need for spectrum efficiency;
To advise TC ERM on the needs of the SRD product sector for consideration by European Commission, EU constituent bodies and CEPT ECC.

Harmonised Standards developed by TC ERM WG 28 are closely related to EC Decisions related to SRDs and ERC Recommendation 70-03.

Annex (informative): Collaboration with other bodies

Liaisons will be established both internal to ETSI and external to ETSI on matters relevant for SRDs in accordance with TC ERM and TC ERM WG RM procedures.

Horizontal aspects related to EMC and radio matters will be deferred to TC ERM WG EMC and TC ERM WG RM respectively.