GOST 33470-2015 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 33470-2015 — Global navigation satellite system. Road accident emergency response system. Test methods for wireless communication module of in-vehicle emergency call device/system. The standard specifies test methods and requirements for wireless communication modules (e.g., GSM/UMTS/tone-modem) used in vehicle emergency call (ERA/eg. ERA‑GLONASS/eCall) devices and systems to verify radio, protocol and functional performance required for emergency response applications.

Abstract

GOST 33470-2015 establishes laboratory and bench test procedures to confirm that wireless communication modules integrated into in-vehicle emergency call devices/systems meet the technical and functional requirements for reliable transmission of accident data and voice to emergency response centres. It covers RF/transceiver parameters, signalling and protocol behaviour over GSM and UMTS networks, tone‑modem operation where applicable, test setup and instrumentation, test sequences and pass/fail criteria used for certification and conformity assessment in the vehicle domain.

General information

• Status: Active (original edition 2015). A newer edition (GOST 33470-2023) has been prepared and may supersede this edition when brought into force; until that date GOST 33470-2015 remains the operative document.
• Publication date: Adopted 2015 (Intergovernmental approval 12 November 2015); Federal approval 21 December 2016; introduced into national practice 1 January 2017; published (printed) release 2017.
• Publisher: Interstate standard / Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart); printed distribution via Standartinform.
• ICS / categories: 35.240.60 (Applications of information technology on transport) — OKS/КГС classification related to IT applications in transport.
• Edition / version: 1st edition (GOST 33470-2015). A subsequent version (GOST 33470-2023) exists and is scheduled for replacement application (see scope notes).
• Number of pages: Approximately 82 pages (typical published PDF length).

Scope

The standard applies to in-vehicle emergency call devices and systems intended for installation on wheeled vehicles of categories M and N. It defines test methods for the wireless communication modules that form part of these devices/systems to demonstrate conformity with vehicle safety technical regulations (TR CU 018/2011 and related national/interstate requirements) and with the general technical requirements for emergency call systems (see related standards). Tests include RF performance, signalling/protocol exchanges over GSM (900/1800) and UMTS (900/2000) bands, functional voice/data transmission including tone‑modem operation, and test environment/fixture arrangements.

Key topics and requirements

• Test procedures for radio-frequency parameters of GSM and UMTS wireless modules used in emergency-call devices.
• Procedure and criteria for protocol and signalling tests ensuring correct message and data exchange with Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and emergency response infrastructure.
• Functional tests for voice channel establishment, automatic/manual emergency call triggering, and data transfer (position, VIN, event data).
• Tone‑modem (DTMF/tone signalling) test methods and performance checks where tone signalling is used.
• Testbed and connection diagrams, instrumentation requirements, and environmental/conditioning considerations for repeatable laboratory testing.
• Pass/fail criteria for conformity assessment against TR CU 018/2011 and companion emergency-call technical standards.
• Requirements for test documentation, test protocols and record keeping during type approval or certification.

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers and integrators of in‑vehicle emergency call (ERA/eCall/ERA‑GLONASS) equipment, vehicle OEMs performing supplier assessment, independent test laboratories and certification bodies conducting type approval or conformity assessment, and regulatory authorities overseeing compliance with vehicle safety technical regulations. The standard is used during product development, pre‑certification testing, type approval and audit testing of wireless communication modules and complete emergency‑call devices/systems.

Related standards

Commonly referenced documents and neighbouring standards include: GOST 33464 (General technical requirements for emergency-call devices/systems), GOST 33469 (collision trigger and crash detection test methods), TR CU 018/2011 (Technical Regulations of the Customs Union on the safety of wheeled vehicles), and later consolidated or updated series such as GOST 33470-2023 (updated test methods). International/functional harmonisation documents for eCall/ERA systems and radio test standards may also be referenced for compatibility.

Keywords

GNSS, ERA‑GLONASS, eCall, emergency call system, in‑vehicle emergency call, wireless communication module, GSM, UMTS, tone modem, test methods, type approval, TR CU 018/2011, vehicle safety, PSAP.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 33470-2015 is a national/interstate standard that defines laboratory and bench test methods for wireless communication modules used in in‑vehicle emergency call (road accident emergency response) devices and systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers RF and protocol test procedures for GSM and UMTS modules, tone‑modem functional tests, test setups and instrumentation, test sequences and acceptance criteria needed to verify that a wireless module can reliably support emergency call functions and data exchange required by vehicle safety regulations.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Device and module manufacturers, vehicle OEMs, test laboratories, certification bodies and regulators involved in development, conformity assessment and type approval of emergency‑call equipment for vehicles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2015 edition was adopted and put into national use (effective 1 January 2017). A newer standard (GOST 33470-2023) has been issued to replace it; implementation timing and transitional arrangements depend on national publication and entry‑into‑force rules. As of 2026, the 2015 edition remains the operative document until the later edition is formally brought into force (the 2023 text includes a planned entry date and may allow early application).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of a family of standards and technical regulations governing vehicle emergency call systems (for example GOST 33464, GOST 33469 and related ERA/eCall standards) and sits alongside regulatory requirements for vehicle safety and communications interoperability.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: GNSS, ERA‑GLONASS, eCall, emergency call, wireless communication module, GSM, UMTS, tone modem, test methods, vehicle safety, type approval.