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Rules for Classification and Construction

VI Additional Rules and Guidelines


7 Guidelines for the Performance of Type Approvals

2 Test Requirements for Electrical / Electronic Equipment and Systems

Edition 2012
The following Guidelines come into force on 1 September 2012.

Alterations to the preceding Edition are marked by beams at the text margin.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 General Conditions


A. Scope .......................................................................................................................................... 1- 1
B. Reference to other Rules and Regulations .................................................................................. 1- 1
C. Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 1- 1
D. Documents for Submission ......................................................................................................... 1- 1

Section 2 Requirements to be met by the Products


A. General ....................................................................................................................................... 2- 1
B. Environmental Categories .......................................................................................................... 2- 1

Section 3 Test Requirements


A. General ....................................................................................................................................... 3- 1
B. Tests ........................................................................................................................................... 3- 1
1. Visual inspection ............................................................................................................... 3- 1
2. Performance test ................................................................................................................ 3- 2
3. Power supply failure .......................................................................................................... 3- 2
4. Power supply variations ..................................................................................................... 3- 2
5. Cold ................................................................................................................................... 3- 3
6. Dry heat ............................................................................................................................. 3- 4
7. Damp heat .......................................................................................................................... 3- 4
8. Salt mist ............................................................................................................................. 3- 5
9. Vibrations .......................................................................................................................... 3- 6
10. Inclinations ........................................................................................................................ 3- 8
11. Flammability ...................................................................................................................... 3- 8
12. Pressure test ....................................................................................................................... 3- 9
13. Insulation resistance ........................................................................................................... 3- 10
14. High voltage ....................................................................................................................... 3- 10
15. Electrostatic discharge ....................................................................................................... 3- 10
16. Electromagnetic fields ....................................................................................................... 3- 12
17. Conducted fast transients (burst) ........................................................................................ 3- 14
18. Conducted high frequency interference ............................................................................. 3- 14
19. Conducted slow transients (surge) ..................................................................................... 3- 16
20. Conducted low frequency interference (harmonics) .......................................................... 3- 18
21. Conducted emissions ......................................................................................................... 3- 20
22. Radiated emissions from enclosure port ............................................................................ 3- 20
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Section 1

General Conditions

A. Scope C. Definitions

1. These Guidelines apply to electrical, electro- 1. Electric/electronic equipment


mechanical and electronic equipment, computers and
peripherals. Electric/electronic equipment are products such as
systems, appliances or components which consist of
mechanical, electrical and electronic parts and combi-
2. The scope of the tests required for a specific nations thereof.
product will be determined on a case by case basis by
GL depending on the product, its use and the envi-
ronmental category to which it belongs. 2. Computer systems
Computer systems are equipment or systems such as
3. GL reserve the right, in justifiable cases, to PC, workstation or programmable controls which spe-
request the performance of additional tests. cific functions are designated by application software.

4. Electrical and electronic equipment on board 3. Peripherals


ships, required neither by classification rules nor by Peripherals are devices such as monitors, keyboards,
international conventions, liable to cause electromag- sensors or actuators which are necessary for process
netic disturbance shall be of a type which fulfils the monitoring and control.
test requirements of Section 3, B.21 and B.22.

4. Equipment subject to type approval


Equipment subject to type approval refers to all prod-
B. Reference to other Rules and Regulations
ucts (systems, appliances and components) identified
as such in the relevant Rules for Classification and
1. These Guidelines are based on the IACS Uni- Construction.
fied Requirements E10, "Testing Procedure for Elec-
trical, Control and Instrumentation Equipment, Com-
5. Environmental categories
puters and Peripherals covered by Classification".
Classification of equipment on the basis of the ex-
pected environmental conditions, with regard to the
2. In connection with these Guidelines also ap-
ply the GL Guidelines for Procedure (VI-7-1) as well necessary test conditions (temperature, relative humid-
as the GL Rules for Electrical Installations (I-1-3) and ity, vibrations).
Automation (I-1-4).

3. Navigation and radiocommunication equip- D. Documents for Submission


ment and systems will be tested and approved in ac-
cordance with IEC publication 60945 "Maritime navi- 1. Documents shall be submitted in accordance
gation and radiocommunication equipment and sys- with the GL Guidelines for Procedure (VI-7-1), Sec-
tems, General requirements, Methods of testing and tion 3, B.
required test results".
2. In addition, in the case of computers and
The relevant test and performance standards for spe- computer systems, documents shall be submitted in
cific equipment and systems like SOLAS 74 as am- accordance with the GL Rules for Electrical Installa-
mended, IMO instruments and IEC or ISO Publica- tions (I-1-3), Section 10.
tions are to be observed.
3. The lists contained in the above Regulations
4. Other standards may be recognised, provided are by way of example. If necessary, further docu-
that they are equivalent or higher graded. ments may be required.
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Section 2

Requirements to be met by the Products

A. General B. Environmental Categories

The requirements to be met by the products in terms The products will be allocated to the environmental
of design, choice of materials, functions and opera- categories A to H.
tional conditions are set out in the relevant Rules for
Classification and Construction and associated Guide- The assignment of the environmental categories to the
lines. test conditions is specified in Section 3, Table 3.34.
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Section 3

Test Requirements

A. General Example of use:


Equipment subject to the Rules for Classification and
1. Choice of equipment under test Construction except for the tests "Electrostatic Dis-
In the case of series-manufactured products, the charge, Conducted fast transients (burst) and Con-
equipment under test (EUT) shall be taken from the ducted slow transients (surge) ".
current production cycle. The choice of equipment
under test shall be agreed with GL. performance criterion B:
If the equipment under test is a prototype, GL reserve The EUT shall continue to operate as intended
the right to carry out subsequent comparative tests on after the test. No degradation of performance or
series-manufactured products. loss of function is allowed, as defined in the rele-
vant equipment standard in the technical specifi-
2. Test sequence cation published by the manufacturer. During the
test, degradation or loss of function or perform-
There is no pre-defined test sequence. Before the start ance which is self-recoverable is, however, al-
of the tests, the manufacturer shall determine the lowed, but no change of actual operating state or
sequence and notify GL accordingly. stored data is allowed.
All the tests required for the product shall be per- Example of use:
formed on one equipment under test. Any alternative
arrangements are subject to consent. Equipment not subject to the Rules for Classification
and Construction and the tests "Electrostatic Dis-
3. Procedure of immunity tests to electro- charge, Conducted fast transients (burst) and con-
magnetic environment ducted slow transients (surge)" for equipment subject
to the Rules.
For these tests the EUT shall conform to its normal
operational configuration, mounting and earthing performance criterion C:
arrangements and shall operate under mentioned test
conditions. Temporary degradation or loss of function or
performance is allowed during the test, provided
Particular interfaces of the EUT with the external the function is self-recoverable, or can be re-
electromagnetic environment are referred to as ports. stored at the end of the test by the operation of
The physical boundary of the EUT through which the controls, as defined in the relevant equipment
electromagnetic fields may radiate or impinge is the standard and in the technical specification pub-
enclosure port. lished by the manufacturer:
Differential tests (line/line) are those applied between Example of use:
electrical power, signal and control lines.
Equipment not subject to the Rules for Classification
Common mode tests (line/earth) are those applied and Construction.
between groups of lines and a common reference,
normally earth.
For the tests the results are evaluated against per-
B. Tests
formance criteria relating to the operating conditions
and functional specifications of the EUT, and defined
as follows: 1. Visual inspection
The equipment under test is tested for conformity with:
performance criterion A:
GL Rules for Classification and Construction and
The EUT shall continue to operate as intended Additional Rules and Guidelines
during and after the test. No degradation of per-
formance or loss of function is allowed, as de- the manufacturer's specifications
fined in the relevant equipment standard and in
the design drawings
the technical specification published by the
manufacturer. the specified standards
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1.1 Test procedure 3. Power supply failure


Not specified
This test serves to demonstrate that on restoration of
the power supply no damage is caused to the equip-
1.2 Test conditions ment under test and malfunctions occur.
According to the environmental category
3.1 Test procedure
1.3 General instructions for test performance
Not specified
The visual inspection is carried out before com-
mencement of type approval and shall be repeated as
necessary after each stage of the test with a view to 3.2 Test conditions
detecting visible damage to the equipment under test.
In the case of electrical components, the tests are per-
1.4 Test result formed at the rated operational voltage Ue and, in the
case of hydraulic/pneumatic components, at the rated
The test is deemed to have been passed if the equip-
control pressure.
ment under test meets the requirements of GL Rules
for Classification and Construction and Regulations,
as well as the requirements of the specification and 3 interruptions within a 5-minute period
the documentation and does not show evidence of
any visible damage. 30 s pause between switching off and switching
back on.
2. Performance test
The functions (switching points, characteristic 3.3 General instructions for test performance
curves, self-monitoring, etc.) are to be demonstrated.
None
2.1 Test procedure
Basis: Rules for Classification and Construction, 3.4 Test result
product specification.
The test is deemed to have been passed if the specified
2.2 Test conditions functions are demonstrated, the results fall within the
specified tolerance limits and no damage to the equip-
The tests are performed at the rated operational volt- ment under test is detected.
age Ue.

4. Power supply variations


Table 3.1 External environmental conditions in
the test laboratory This test serves to demonstrate that in the event of
power supply variations no damage is caused to the
Temperature + 15 C to + 35 C equipment under test and no permanent or temporary
malfunctions occur.
Relative humidity 30 % to 90 %
Atmospheric pressure 860 hPa to 1060 hPa 4.1 Procedure

2.3 General instructions for test performance Not specified


The functions to be tested shall be performed in ac-
cordance with the requirements of GL Rules for Clas- 4.2 Test conditions
sification and Construction and Regulations and the
characteristic features of the equipment under test.
International testing standards for specific equipment In the case of electrical components, the basis for the
e.g. measuring relays and protection equipment are to tests is the rated operational voltage Ue and, in the case
be observed and may require additional testing. of hydraulic/pneumatic components, the rated control
pressure, in accordance with the equipment specifica-
tion.
2.4 Test result
The test is deemed to have been passed if the speci- Voltage- and frequency deviations refer to the system
fied functions are demonstrated, the results fall within nominal voltage and frequency. The range of the sys-
the specified tolerance limits and no damage to the tem nominal voltage and frequency within the test
equipment under test is detected. conditions are fulfilled shall be specified.
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Table 3.2 Electrical supply 4.4 Test result


(alternating current)
The test is deemed to have been passed if the specified
Voltage deviation Frequency deviation functions are demonstrated, the results fall within the
(permanent) (permanent) specified tolerance limits and no damage to the equip-
ment under test is detected.
+ 6% + 5%
+ 6% 5%
5. Cold
10 % 5%
10 % + 5% This test serves to demonstrate that under the influence
of cold no damage is caused to the equipment under
test and no permanent or temporary malfunctions oc-
Voltage deviation Frequency deviation cur.
(short-term, 1,5 s) (short-term, 5 s)
+ 20 % + 10 % 5.1 Test procedure
20 % 10 %
Basis: IEC publication 60068-2-1

Test A): for products inside the ship


Table 3.3 Electrical supply
(rectified alternating current)
Test B): for products on the open deck or in
Voltage deviation (permanent) 10 %
cold areas.

5.2 Test conditions


Table 3.4 Electrical battery supply for equip-
ment connected to the battery during The functional tests are performed at the rated opera-
charging tional voltage Ue.

Voltage deviation
Table 3.7 A) Products installed inside the ship
+ 30 %
25 % Test chamber conditions (Fig. 3.1)
Temperature 5 C 3 C
Table 3.5 Electrical battery supply for equip- Test duration 2h
ment not connected to the battery
during charging
Table 3.8 B) Products installed on the open deck
Voltage deviation
or in cold areas
+ 20 %
25 % Test chamber conditions (Fig. 3.1)
Temperature 25 C 3 C
Table 3.6 Pneumatic/hydraulic power supply Test duration 2h

Control pressure deviation


5.3 General instructions for test performance
+ 20 %
20 % Before commencing the test an insulation resistance
measurement shall be taken in accordance with test
Test duration: 15 minutes per test
No. 13.

4.3 General instructions for test performance The equipment under test is placed in the test chamber
at room temperature and remains connected, but not
If the test duration is not specified, the test shall be switched on, during the cooling phase and throughout
performed until such time as a stationary condition is the test. During the final 60 minutes of the test func-
achieved. tional tests shall be performed at test temperature.
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Once the test is complete and the equipment under Table 3.10 B) Products installed in areas with
test has reached room temperature once again, a fur- increased heat stress or on the
ther functional test shall be performed, as well as, as open deck
a retest, the insulation resistance measurement in
accordance with test No. 13. Test chamber conditions (Fig. 3.2)

30
Temperature 70 C 2 C
20 Relative humidity at test temperature 50 %
10 5 C Test
Test duration after the EUT has
Temperature [C]

0 16 h
reached the test temperature
-10

-20 - 25 C Test
6.3 General instructions for test performance
-30

0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 The equipment under test is placed in the test chamber
Hours [h] at room temperature and remains connected and
switched on throughout the test.
Fig. 3.1 Cold test cycle
During the final 60 minutes of the test functional tests
5.4 Test result shall be performed
Once the equipment under test has reached room tem-
The test is deemed to have been passed if the speci- perature once again a further functional test shall be
fied functions are demonstrated, the values of the performed.
insulation resistance measurement fall within the
specified tolerance limits and no damage to the 80 70 C Test
70
equipment under test is detected. 60 55 C Test
50
Temperature [C]

40
6. Dry heat 30 16 h
20
10
This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ- 0
ence of dry heat no damage is caused to the equip- 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

ment under test and no permanent or temporary mal- Hours [h]

function occur.
Fig. 3.2 Dry heat test cycle
6.1 Test procedure 6.4 Test result
Basis: IEC publication 60068-2-2 The test is deemed to have been passed if the specified
functions are demonstrated, the results fall within the
Test A): products without increased heat stress specified tolerance limits and no damage to the equip-
Test B): products with increased heat stress or ment under test is detected.
on the open deck.
7. Damp heat
6.2 Test conditions This test serves to demonstrate that under the influence
of damp heat no damage is caused to the equipment
The functional tests are performed at the rated opera- under test and no permanent or temporary malfunctions
tional voltage Ue. occur.

Note 7.1 Test procedure

Equipment to be mounted in consoles or Basis: IEC publication 60068-2-30


switchboards together with other equipment shall be Test Db
tested in accordance with test B).
7.2 Test conditions
Table 3.9 A) Products installed in areas with- The functional tests are performed at the rated opera-
out increased heat stress tional voltage Ue.
Table 3.11 Test chamber conditions (Fig. 3.3)
Test chamber conditions (Fig. 3.2)
Temperature 55 C 2 C
Temperature 55 C 2 C
Relative humidity 95 % 1
Relative humidity at test temperature 50 % Test duration 2 test cycles 2 (12 + 12 h)
Test duration 16 h 1 For tolerances see Fig. 3.3
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7.3 General instructions for test performance Once the equipment under test has reached room tem-
perature once again a further functional test shall be
Before commencing the test an insulation resistance
performed, as well as, as a retest, the insulation resis-
measurement shall be taken in accordance with test
tance measurement in accordance with test No. 13.
No. 13.
7.4 Test result
The equipment under test is placed in the test cham- The test is deemed to have been passed if the specified
ber at room temperature. The test should start before functions are demonstrated, the results fall within the
the first cycle with a stabilizing period with 25 C specified tolerance limits and no damage to the equip-
3 C and at least 95 % humidity for maximum ment under test is detected.
1 hour remains connected and switched on through-
out the first test cycle. During the second test cycle 8. Salt mist
the equipment under test is switched off except for
the functional tests. This test serves to demonstrate that under the influence
of a saline atmosphere no damage (corrosion) is caused
to the components of the equipment under test and no
Functional tests shall be performed at test tempera- functional affections occur. This test is only performed
ture within the first 2 hours of the first and the last on products which are to be installed on the open deck
2 hours of the second test cycle. area.

100 96 %
90 95 %
humidity [%]

95 % 90 %
80 15 min 15 min
Relative

80 %

Functional tests Functional tests


2h 2h
60 +57 C
55
+53 C
50

40
Functional tests
Temperature [C]

2h
30 +28 C
25
3h +22 C 0,5 h
20
12 h 3h
6h
0,5 h

10 EUT connected and switched on EUT connected and switched off


except for functional tests
1 cycle = 24 h 1 cycle = 24 h

6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

Hours [h]

Fig. 3.3 Damp heat test cycle


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8.1 Test procedure the insulation resistance measurement fall within the
specified tolerance limits.
Basis: IEC publication 60068-2-52
Test Kb 9. Vibrations

8.2 Test conditions This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ-
ence of external initiated vibrations no damage is
The functional tests are performed at the rated opera- caused to the equipment under test and no permanent
tional voltage Ue. or temporary malfunctions occur.

Table 3.12 Basic requirements 9.1 Test procedure


Basis: IEC publication 60068-2-6
Severity level 1
Test Fc
Number of sprayings 4
9.2 Test conditions
Storage period in damp
7 days, after each spraying The functional tests are performed at the rated opera-
chamber
tional voltage Ue.

Equipment under test with a mass of 100 kg for


Table 3.13 Spray chamber conditions
characteristic curve 1 or 10 kg for characteristic
curves 2a/b can be tested with reduced acceleration
Spray duration 2 hours values, but the acceleration values may not be smaller
than 0,35 g for characteristic curve 1 and 0,7 g for
Temperature + 25 C 10 C characteristic curve 2. The requirements shall be
agreed with GL.
5 % sodium chloride
(NACl);
Saline solution Table 3.15 General vibration strain
pH value 6,5 % to 7,2 % at
20 C 2 C (characteristic curve 1)

Vibration strain (Fig. 3.4)


Table 3.14 Damp chamber conditions (storage)
Displacement Acceleration

Temperature 40 C 2 C 2 (+ 3 / 0) Hz up to 13,2
1,0 mm
Hz

Relative humidity 93 % + 2 % / 3 % 13,2 Hz up to 100 Hz 0,7 g

Sweep rate max. 1 oktave / minute


8.3 General instructions for test performance
Before commencing the test an insulation resistance The characteristic curve 1 applies to equipment and
measurement shall be taken in accordance with test components which, in view of their mounting position,
No. 13 and a functional test shall be performed. do not have to meet stringent requirements.
During the test the equipment under test is connected
but is not switched on. The test consists of 4 sprayings Table 3.16 High vibration strain
and 7 days' storage period functional tests shall be (characteristic curve 2a)
performed.
On the 7th day of each storage period functional tests Vibration strain (Fig. 3.4)
shall be performed. Displacement Acceleration
On completion of the test a functional test is per-
formed and an insulation resistance measurement 2 (+ 3 / 0) Hz up to 25 Hz 1,6 mm
taken in accordance with test No. 13 and the condition 25 Hz up to 100 Hz 4g
of the equipment under test is evaluated (visual in-
spection). Sweep rate max. 1 oktave / minute

8.4 Test result


The characteristic curve 2a applies to equipment and
The test is deemed to have been passed if the equip- components operated on compressors or in the steer-
ment under test exhibits no visible corrosion, the ing gear compartment, as well as under other compa-
specified functions are demonstrated and the values of rable mounting conditions.
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amax = 2,5 mm

amax = 1,6 mm

amax = 1,0 mm
1
Curve 3
Curve 1 2485
a = _____
175 f2
a = _____
f2

Curve 4
0,1
570
a = _____
f2
Amplitude a [mm]

Curve 2a/2b
1000
a=
f2
2b = 2a +
0,01

0,001

0,0006
1 10 100 1000
Frequency f [Hz]

Fig. 3.4 Vibration curve

Table 3.17 High vibration strain (curve 2b) Table 3.18 Extreme vibration strain
(characteristic curve 3)
Vibration strain (Fig.. 3.4) Vibration strain (Fig. 3.4)
Displacement Acceleration Temperature Acceleration
2 (+ 3 / 0) Hz to 25 Hz 1,6 mm 40 Hz up to 2000 Hz 600 C 10,0 g
25 Hz to 300 Hz 4,0 g Sweep rate max. 1 oktave/ minute
Sweep rate max. 1 octave/minute
The characteristic curve 3 applies to equipment and
components installed on the exhaust gas pipes of die-sel
The characteristic curve 2b applies for electric and engines, especially for medium and high speed engines.
electronic equipment mounted on combustion engines. The minimum strain is:

This test applies only for new equipment after the If even more severe vibration strain is expected at the
2 January 2013 and shall be performed at a tempera- location in question, the latter shall be considered for
ture of 90 C. the test.
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Table 3.19 Vibration strain on masts Table 3.20 Inclinations


(characteristic curve 4)
Vibration strain (Fig. 3.4) Static Dynamic
Displacement Acceleration Vertical 22,5 up to 22,5 1
2 (+ 3 / 0) Hz up to 15 Hz 2,5 mm Horizontal 22,5 up to 22,5 1
15 Hz up to 50 Hz 2,3 g Rolling period 10 seconds
Sweep rate max. 1 oktave / minute
Test duration per level 2 min. 15 minutes
1
The characteristic curve 4 applies to equipment and On ships for the carriage of liquefied gases and chemicals, the
components installed on masts. emergency power supply is to remain operational up to a
maximum athwart ship inclination of 30.
2
9.3 General instructions for test performance The duration of the test should be sufficient to allow the be-
haviour of the equipment under test to be evaluated.
The equipment under test is fastened by means of its
fastening devices in its normal mounting position in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 10.3 General instructions for test performance
The tests are performed in three mutually perpendicu-
lar axes (X:Y:Z). The equipment under test is fastened by means of its
fastening devices in its normal mounting position in
During the tests the functions shall be demonstrated
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
on the equipment under test.
At the start of the test the points of resonance of each
axis are determined. 10.4 Test result

If points of resonance are determined at tests accord-


The test is deemed to have been passed if the speci-
ing to curve 1, 2 and 4 on the equipment under test
fied functions are demonstrated, the results fall within
which have an amplification factor Q < 2, the test the specified tolerance limits and no damage to the
duration is 90 minutes per axis at a frequency of 30 equipment under test is detected.
Hz. For tests according to curve 3 a sweep over the
complete frequency range with a duration of 120
minutes has to be performed in that case. 11. Flammability
If points of resonance are determined on the equip-
ment under test which have an amplification factor The flammability test is applicable to electrotechnical
Q 2, the test duration is 90 minutes per resonance equipment, its sub-assemblies and components and to
frequency. solid electrical insulating materials or other combus-
In the case of several resonance frequencies are de- tible materials. The tests serves to demonstrate that
tected close to each other a sweep test can be chosen. the fire hazard inside of electrotechnical equipment
The test duration is 120 minutes. (end-products) by an electrically induced ignition is
minimized and a propagation of fire is limited to the
9.4 Test result inner housing of the electrotechnical equipment

The test is deemed to have been passed if the speci-


fied functions are demonstrated, the results fall within 11.1 Test procedure
the specified tolerance limits and no damage to the
equipment under test is detected. The following tests for the provision of the fire haz-
ard should be performed after coordination with GL:
10. Inclinations
This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ- glow-wire test to according to
ence of inclinations the equipment under test remains
operational and no unintentional switching operations IEC Publication 60695-2-11
or functional changes occur.

10.1 Test procedure needle-flame test according to


Not specified
IEC Publication 60695-11-5
10.2 Test conditions
Alternatively material specific according to IEC
The functional tests are performed at the rated opera- 60695-11-10, UL 94 or IEC 60695-2-12 may be
tional voltage Ue. accepted.
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11.2 Test conditions When flames were emitted during the glow-wire test,
additional tests according to the above mentioned
Table 3.21 Flammability IEC e.g. with needle flame may be required.
The test is considered passed if no flame or no incan-
Test Test descence have occurred or
IEC 60695-11-5 IEC 60695-2-11
any flames or glowing on the test specimen
Number of extinguish not later than 30 seconds after re-
3 1
specimen moval of the glow-wire
Flame length 12 mm 1 mm 960 C no ignition of the silk paper while dripping of
Angle of 45 from the the material
Vertical
application Horizontal
11.4.3 Test material specific
Test duration per
30 seconds 30 seconds
test specimen Classification V-0 and V-1 according to IEC 60695-
11-10 or UL 94 may be accepted depending on the
Number of
1 3 thickness of the material is the same as on the test
flames
specimen.
Test specimen EUT EUT
V-2 classified material should be additionally tested
by the needle flame test.
The glow wire flammability index GWFI according
11.3 General instructions for test performance to IEC Publication 60695-2-12 should be 850 C or
higher at the related thickness of the material.
The needle flame test is used to simulate the effect of
small flames that may arise in malfunctioning electri- 12. Pressure test
cal equipment. A 12 mm high flame held at a 45
angle is applied to the base of the EUT for a specified This test serves to demonstrate that components of
period of time. Tissue paper is laid out 200 mm be- electrical equipment exposed to pneumatic or hydrau-
neath the test specimen. The needle flame test should lic also withstand such pressures.
be used only for small parts.
12.1 Test procedure
The glow-wire test is used to evaluate the risk of fire
hazard. Cover and non-conducting material should be
tested at 960 C 10 C for 30 s. Basis:
GL Guidelines Test Requirements for Components
11.4 Test result and Systems of Mechanical Engineering and Off-
shore Technology (VI-7-8)
11.4.1 Test according to IEC 60695-11-5
12.2 Test conditions
The test is deemed to have been passed if the follow-
ing conditions are observed on the plastic compo- Pressure and tightness tests are to be performed at
nents of the equipment under test (housing, cover- room temperature. For the burst pressure test the test
ings): specimen is to be subjected to a continuously raised
pressure up to the test pressure.
no flame, no incandescence or
12.3 General instructions for test performance
in the event of a flame or incandescence being
present, it shall extinguish itself within 30 s of During the test the equipment under test is connected
the removal of the needle flame without full and switched on.
combustion of the test specimen.
12.4 Test results
Any dripping material shall extinguish itself in
such a way as not to ignite a wrapping tissue. The test is deemed to have been passed if no perma-
The drip height is 200 mm 5 mm. nent deformations or other damages occur on the
pressurized parts at the specimen and if no inadmissi-
11.4.2 Test according to IEC 60695-2-11 ble leakages on the body or the closures can be de-
tected.
The glow-wire test should not be used for small
equipment or components, as listed in the above The burst pressure test is deemed to have been passed
mentioned testing standard. Small equipment or if the test pressure can be maintained over the test
components should be tested with the needle-flame duration without leakage and if no other damage can
test in 11.4.1. be detected on the test specimen.
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Table 3.22 Pressure tests

Pressure test Tightness test of the closure Burst pressure test


4 nominal pressure or
Test pressure 1,5 nominal pressure Nominal pressure maximum allowable working
pressure
Test medium Water or water-oil emulsion Water or water-oil emulsion Water or water-oil emulsion
Test duration 2 min 2 min 2 min

13. Insulation resistance 14.1 Test procedure


This test serves to demonstrate that the insulation Not specified
resistance at the electrical connections of the equip-
ment under test remains within the specified tolerance 14.2 Test conditions
limits. The insulation resistance shall be measured The test is performed with alternating current at 50 Hz
before and, as a test, subsequent to the following tests: or 60 Hz.
cold (Test No. 5)
damp heat (Test No. 7) Table 3.24 High voltage
salt mist (Test No. 8)
Rated operational voltage Test voltage
high voltage (Test No. 14)
Ue [V] Ueff [V]
13.1 Test procedure
up to 65 2 Ue + 500
Not specified
66 up to 250 1500
13.2 Test conditions
251 up to 500 2000
Table 3.23 Insulation resistance
501 up to 690 2500
Rated Test voltage Min. insulation Test duration 1 minute per test
operational resistance
voltage
Ue 14.3 General instructions for test performance
before after
[AC/DC] [DC] [M] [M] The test is performed on all connections with a corre-
2 Ue, min. sponding test voltage, for each voltage potential:
65 V 10 1
24 V connections against each other
> 65 V 500 V 100 10 whereby all connections of equal potential are
interconnected
13.3 General instructions for test performance The following applies to equipment fitted with protec-
Where practicable, the test is performed on all connec- tive circuit:
tions as follows: Application of the test voltage may activate the surge
protection devices, which shall disconnect the test
all connections in relation to frame potential voltage. Once the rated operational voltage has been
connections against each other switched on, the equipment under test shall be restored
Certain components e.g. for EMC protection may be to operation without the need for replacement parts.
required to be disconnected for this test If so, printed circuits with electronic components may
be removed during the test.
13.4 Test results
14.4 Test results
The test is deemed to have been passed if the values
are not lower than those specified in the table. The test is deemed to have been passed if no flashover
is observed.
14. High voltage
15. Electrostatic discharge
This test serves to demonstrate that the dielectrical
characteristics at the electrical connections of the This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ-
equipment under test meet the requirements of the test ence of electrostatic discharges no damage is caused
standard, against each other and in relation to the to the equipment under test and no permanent mal-
frame potential. functions occur.
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Table 3.25 Electrostatic discharge 15.2 Test conditions


Contact Air During the test, the equipment under test is operated at
discharge discharge its rated operational voltage Ue.
Severity level 3
Test voltage 6 kV 8 kV 15.3 General instructions for test
performance
min. 10 individual discharges
Test duration per test point
per polarity The tests are performed in accordance with the IEC
Time between individual publication.
min. 1 second
discharges
Electrostatic discharge will be performed at all hose
Wave form parameters points and surfaces of the equipment under test which
first peak current of 22,5 A can be touched by persons during operation.
discharge
The following methods are used:
rise time 0,7 to 1 ns
current at 30 ns 12 A contact discharge on conductive surfaces and
current at 60 ns 6A coupling planes
air discharge on insulating surfaces
15.1 Test procedure Example of a test set-up for freestanding equipment is
Basis: IEC publication 61000-4-2. given in Fig. 3.5, for table-top equipment in Fig. 3.6.

Typical position for


direct application Indirect discharge by vertical
coupling plane (VCP)

Protective
conductor

Typical position for


discharge to vertical
coupling plane (VCP)
0,1 m

m
0,5
mx
0,5 VCP

Power cable

Alimentation
Power supply 470 kW

Insulation pallet
h = 0,1 m
Signal cable
Ground Power supply
reference plane

Fig. 3.5 Example of test set-up for floor standing equipment


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Typical position for


Typical position for indirect direct application Typical position for indirect
discharge to horizontal discharge to vertical coupling
coupling plane (HCP) plane (VCP)

Horizontal
coupling plane
1,6 m 0,8 m

P
VC 0,5m

0,5m
0,1
m
on
ulati
Ins

Re
47sistor
0k
W

Ground reference
plane

Non conducting table Power supply


h = 0,8 m

Fig. 3.6 Example of test set-up for table-top equipment

16. Electromagnetic fields Table 3.26 Test chamber conditions

This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ- Severity level 3
ence of electromagnetic fields no damage is caused to
the equipment under test and nor permanent or tem- Frequency range 80 MHz to 2 GHz
porary malfunctions occur.
Sweep rate 1,5 10-3 dec/s (1%/ 3s)

Field strength 10 V/m


16.1 Test procedure
Modulation AM 80% at 1000 Hz 1
Basis: IEC publication 61000-4-3. sinewave

Polarization vertically and horizontally


16.2 Test conditions
1 If for tests of equipment an input signal with a modulation
frequency of 1000 Hz is necessary a modulation frequency
During the test the equipment under test is operated of 400 Hz should be chosen.
at its rated operational voltage Ue.

If the wiring to and from the equipment under test is


16.3 General instructions for test performance not specified, unshielded parallel conductors as usual
in shipbuilding shall be used.
The tests are performed in accordance with the IEC
publication. During the test functional tests shall be Examples of a test set-up are given in Fig. 3.7 and
performed on the equipment under test. Fig. 3.8.
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Chamber
wall
Area of Shielded connection
uniform field trough chamber wall

Shielded power
Non-conducting cable
table

0,8 m
Cable length 1 m
Field generating
antenna

Power cable
filter

0,1 m

Shielded signal
Non-conducting cable
support
Absorbing ferrite
Optional anechoic material or EMI filter
in case of semi-anechoic chamber
to reduce floor refelections

Fig. 3.7 Example of test set-up for floor-standing equipment

Wiring 1 m 3 m
Area of bundled non-inductively
uniform field to 1 m overall length
Non-conducting
table
No specific arrangement
for wiring length < 1 m
as is

Field generating
antenna

Wiring > 3 m or not


specified illuminated
length shall be 1 m

Absorbing ferrite or
EMI filter

Optional anechoic material in case


of semi-anechoic chamber to
reduce floor reflections

Fig. 3.8 Example of test set-up for table-top equipment


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Table 3.27 Conducted fast transients (burst) No damage, no permanent or temporary malfunction
shall occur on equipment under test with software
Power Data, control class requirement 4 or higher, or required by specific
connections and
communications
testing standards e.g. protection relays.
connections

Severity level 3 17.1 Test procedure


Coupling line / earth Basis: IEC publication 61000-4-4.
Test voltage (open
2 kV 1 kV 17.2 Test conditions
circuit)
Polarity positive / negative During the test the equipment under test is operated as
Repetition rate of its rated operational voltage Ue, on which the test
5 kHz 5 kHz
pulses voltage is superimposed.
Waveshape of voltage 5 / 50 ns
Burst-duration 15 ms 17.3 General instructions for test performance
Burst-period 300 ms The tests are performed in accordance with the IEC
Test duration per publication. During the test functional tests shall be
5 Minutes performed on the equipment under test. The test is
polarity and test point
performed at the feed lines and on external control,
data and communications lines.
17. Conducted fast transients (burst)
If a galvanic coupling on the connections of the
This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ- equipment under test is not possible a capacitive cou-
ence of interference on power and signal connections pling clamp shall be used.
which may occur at switching contacts as a result of
arcs, no damage is caused to the equipment under test Examples of a test set-up are given in Fig. 3.9 and
and no permanent malfunctions occur. Fig. 3.10.

PE = protective earth
N = neutral
L = phase line

DC terminals shall be treated


in a similar way

EUT Generator

Power <1m
supply 1 m (cable)
L C c li
L Power supply
N N
PE PE
Filtering
0,1 m

Coupling/decoupling Ground reference plane


network
Non-conducting
support Grounding connection
according to the
manufacturer's specification

Cc = coupling capacitors = 33 nF
li = decoupling inductor > 100 mH

Fig. 3.9 Example of test set-up for direct coupling of the test voltage to
AC/DC power supply ports/terminals
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- When both EUT are tested simultaneously:


l1 = l2 1 m between clamp and EUT

- When one EUT only is tested:


l2 > 5 m or 5 l1 for decoupling purposes

EUT EUT

Power Power
supply l1 Capacitive l2
supply
coupling clamp

0,1 m 0,1 m 0,1 m

Non-conducting support Ground reference plane Non-conducting support


Grounding connection
Drounding connection according to the
according to the to Generator
manufacturer's specification
manufacturer's specification

Fig. 3.10 Example of test set-up for application of the test voltage by
the capacitive coupling clamp

18. Conducted high frequency interference During application of HF interferences functional


This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ- tests shall be performed on the equipment under test.
ence of interference which may occur on power and Examples of a test set-up are given in Fig. 3.11 and
signalling lines as a result of HF signal radiation, no Fig. 3.12.
damage is caused to the equipment under test and no
permanent or temporary malfunction occur. Table 3.28 Conducted high frequency interfer-
ence
18.1 Test method
Severity level 2
Basis: IEC publication 61000-4-6. Coupling line / earth
Carrier signal (open
18.2 Test conditions 3 Veff (130 dBV) 1
circuit)
During the test the equipment under test is operated Frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz
at its rated operational voltage Ue, on which the test AM 80 % at 1000 Hz
Modulation
signal is superimposed. sinewave 2
Sweep rate 1,5 10-3 dec/s (1 %/ 3 s)
18.3 General instructions for test performance 1 For equipment installed on bridge deck and deck zone the
test levels shall be increased to 10 Veff for spot frequencies
The tests are performed in accordance with the IEC in accordance with IEC 60945 at 2 MHz, 3 MHz, 4 MHz,
publication. 6,2 MHz, 8,2 MHz, 12,6 MHz, 16,5 MHz, 18,8 MHz,
22 MHz, 25 MHz.
The power supply lines shall be treated directly while 2 If for tests of equipment an input signal with a modulation
signal and data lines shall be treated via a coupling frequency of 1000 Hz is necessary a modulation frequency
of 400 Hz should be chosen.
clamp.
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Generator
EUT

< 1m

Power supply
Coupling/decoupling
*) network
0,1 m

Non-conducting support Ground reference plane

*) Grounding connection according to


the manufacturer's specification

Fig. 3.11 Example of test set-up for direct coupling

EUT

0,1 m < < 0,3 m

Monitoring probe
Coupling/ 50 W AE
decoupling
network Injection clamp

Non-conducting support Ground reference


(optional) Generator plane
Measuring Non-conducting support
equipment (optional)
Short earthing strap

Fig. 3.12 Example of a test set-up using injection clamps

19. Conducted slow transients (surge) 19.1 Test procedure


This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ- Basis: IEC publication 61000-4-5.
ence of interference which may occur on power lines
(AC and DC) as a result of high-energy interference 19.2 Test conditions
(switching overvoltages caused by inductive loads), no During the test the equipment under test is operated at
damage is caused to the equipment under test and no its rated operational voltage Ue, on which the test
permanent malfunctions occur.
pulse is superimposed.
No damage, no permanent or temporary malfunction
shall occur on equipment under test with software If the equipment under test has been fitted a standard
class requirement 4 or higher, or required by specific with suppressors at its connections, these protective
testing standards e.g. protection relays. devices shall be included in the test.
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Table 3.29 Conducted slow transients (surge) 19.3 General instructions for test performance

Coupling The tests are performed in accordance with the IEC


publication.
line / line line / earth
During application of interferences functional tests
Severity level 2 shall be performed on the equipment under test.
Equipment under test using the same lines for power
Test voltage (open circuit) 0,5 kV 1 kV
supply and signal transmission are to be tested accord-
Polarity positive / negative ing to Fig. 3.15.

Waveshape of voltage 1,2 / 50 s This applies also to data, control and communication
connections of the equipment under test, which may
Repetition rate min. 1 pulse / minute get direct connection to power lines by external wiring
required by applications.
Test duration per test
min. 5 pulses/ Polarity Examples of a test set-up are given in Fig. 3.13 to
point
Fig. 3.15.

Generator (Ri = 2 W)

Decoupling network
C = 18 mF
L = 1,5 mH
L
Power N
supply EUT
PE

Earth reference

Fig. 3.13 Example of test set-up for line-to-line coupling on power supply lines

Generator (Ri = 2 W)

R = 10 W

C = 9 mF

Decoupling network

L = 1,5 mH
L
Power N
supply EUT
PE

Earth reference

Fig. 3.14 Example of test set-up for line-to-earth coupling on power supply lines
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Generator (Ri = 2 W)

R = 40 W

C = 0,5 mF

S2

0 1 2 3 4
1
2
3
S1 4

Auxiliary Protection Decoupling network


equipment equipment

EUT

L RL

Earth reference

1) Switch S1
- line/earth: 0
- line/line: positions 1 to 4

2) Switch S2
- during the test positions 1 to 4, but not in the same positions with switch S1

3) L = 20 mH, RL represents the resistive part of the coil

Fig. 3.15 Example of test set-up for unshielded interconnection lines

20. Conducted low frequency interference Table 3.30 DC supply voltage


(harmonics)
Signal level (sine) 3 Veff, max. 2 W
This test serves to demonstrate that under the influ- Frequency range 50 Hz to 10 kHz
ence of interference caused in power supply networks
Sweep range 1,5 10-3 dec/s (1%/ 3s)
as a result of system perturbations no damage is
caused to the equipment under test and no permanent Test duration see 20.3
or temporary malfunctions occur.
Table 3.31 AC 50/60 Hz supply voltage:
20.1 Test procedure
Test level: Ueff, max. 2 W
Not specified (Fig. 3.17)
up to 15th harmonics 10 % of Ue
20.2 Test conditions
decreasing from 10 %
15th to 100th harmonics to 1 % of Ue
During the test the equipment under test is operated at
its rated operational voltage Ue, on which the test 100th to 200th harmonics 1 % of Ue
voltage is superimposed, and, where necessary, at its
rated operational current Ie. Test duration see 20.3
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20.3 General instructions for test performance reaching saturation point.


The test signal is injected into the supply voltage via a The harmonics shall be reciprocally tested at supply
coupling transformer (Fig. 3.16). The impedance voltages of AC 50/60 Hz. The sweep rate shall be
should be < 1 . The coupling transformer shall be sufficiently slow to allow influences on the opera-
designed in such a way that it can also support the tional behaviour of the equipment under test to be
rated current of the equipment under test without readily detected.

1 Generator

2 Coupling transformer

3 Voltmeter or oscilloscope
1
EUT

Power supply

Ground reference

Example for coupling Generator


~

Coupling transformer
L1
N
Power supply
pE

Fig. 3.16 Example of test set-up, conducted low frequency interference (harmonics)

10
% - Signal voltage of Ue

0,1
1 10 15 100 200

Harmonic, n

Fig. 3.17 Signal voltage for AC supply voltages


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21. Conducted emissions 22. Radiated emissions from enclosure port

This test measures any signals generated by equip- This test measures any signals radiated by an equip-
ment which appear on its power supply port and ment which can potentially disturb other equipment.
which can, therefore, be conducted into the power
supply, and potentially disturb other ship's equip- 22.1 Test procedure
ment. Basis: CISPR 16-1, 16-2.
21.1 Test procedure 22.2 Test conditions
Basis: CISPR 16-1, 16-2. During the test the equipment under test is operated
of its rated operational voltage Ue.
21.2 Test conditions

During the test the equipment under test is operated Table 3.33 Radiated emissions from
at its rated operational voltage Ue. enclosure port
Site Frequency range Limits
Table 3.32 Conducted emissions Bridge and open 150 kHz 300 kHz 80 dBV/m 52 dBV/m
deck zone 300 kHz 30 MHz 52 dBV/m 34 dBV/m
Site Frequency range Limits EMC 1 1 30 MHz 2 GHz 54 dBV/m
except for:
Bridge and open deck 10 kHz 150 kHz 96 dBV 50 dBV 156 MHz 165 MHz 24 dBV/m
zone 150 kHz 350 kHz 60 dBV 50 dBV General power 150 kHz 30 MHz 80 dBV/m 50 dBV/m
EMC 1 1 350 kHz 30 MHz 50 dBV distribution zone 30 MHz 100 MHz 60 dBV/m 54 dBV/m
General power EMC 2 1 100 MHz 2 GHz 54 dBV/m
10 kHz 150 kHz 120 dBV 69 dBV
distribution zone 150 kHz 500 kHz 79 dBV except for:
156 MHz 165 MHz 24 dBV/m
EMC 2 1 500 kHz 30 MHz 73 dBV
1 see Table 3.34
1 see Table 3.34

21.3 General instructions for test performance 22.3 General instructions for test procedure
The emission shall be measured by means of the The radiation limit at distance 3 m from the enclosure
quasi-peak measuring receivers specified in CISPR port over the frequency range shall be measured.
16-1-1. An artificial mains network in accordance
with CISPR 16-2 shall be used. The quasi-peak measuring receivers specified in
CISPR 16-1-1 shall be used. The receiver bandwidth
The measuring bandwidth in the frequency range in the frequency ranges 150 kHz to 30 MHz and
10 kHz to 150 kHz shall be 200 Hz, and in the fre- 156 MHz to 165 MHz shall be 9 kHz, and in the
quency range 150 kHz to 30 MHz shall be 9 kHz. frequency ranges 30 MHz to 156 MHz and 165 MHz
to 2 GHz shall be 120 kHz.
The power input cables between the AC and DC
power ports of the EUT and the artificial mains net- For frequencies from 150 kHz to 30 MHz measure-
work shall be screened and not exceed 0,8 m in ments shall be made of the magnetic H-field.
length. Longer power cords shall be folded into a The correction factor for the antenna shall include the
serpentine-like bundle and not coiled. If the EUT factor + 51,5 dB to convert the magnetic field
consists of more than one unit with individual AC strength to equivalent electric field strength.
and/or DC power ports, power ports of identical
nominal supply voltage may be connected in parallel For frequencies above 30 MHz measurements shall
to the artificial mains supply network. be made of the electric E-field.

Measurements shall be made with all measuring The test antenna shall be placed at a distance of 3 m
equipment and the EUT mounted on, and bonded to, from the EUT. The centre of the antenna shall be at
an earth plane. Where provision of an earth plane is least 1,5 m above the ground plane.
not practicable, equivalent arrangements shall be The E-field antenna shall be adjusted in height and
made using the metallic frame or mass of the EUT as the EUT shall be placed at the mid-point of a plane
the earth reference. orthogonal to the test antenna and be rotated to
achieve the maximum emission level.
21.4 Test result
22.4 Test result
The radio-frequency voltage at the power supply
terminals of the EUT shall not exceed the limits The radiation limit from the enclosure port shall not
shown in Fig. 3.18. exceed the limits shown in Fig. 3.19.
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120

110

100
96 EMC 2

90

80
EMC 1
70

60
dB [mV]

50

40

30
B = 200 Hz B = 9 kHz

20

10

0
0,15 0,35 0,5 1,5 30
0,01 0,1 1 10 100
Frequency [MHz]

B Measuring receiver bandwidth

EMC 1 Bridge and open deck zone


EMC 2 General power distribution zone

Fig. 3.18 Radio frequency terminal voltage limits for conducted emission
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Field strength E measured at 3 m


120

110

100

90

80

70
EMC 2
156 MHz - 165 MHz
60
dB [mV/m]

50
EMC 1 B = 9 kHz
40

30

20
B = 9 kHz B = 120 kHz
10

0
0,15 0,3 30 200 2000
0,1 1 10 100 1000
Frequency [MHz]

B Measuring receiver bandwidth

EMC 1 Bridge and deck zone


EMC 2 General power distribution zone

Fig. 3.19 Limit values for radiated emissions from enclosure ports
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Table 3.34 Required test conditions for the defined environmental categories

Environmental Conditions Test Conditions Comments


Environmental Category

Tempera-
Closed Area Open Deck Area Climate
ture

Vibrations
The short sign of the location
EMC 1/ EMC 2 where the
Temperature
Temperature

Temperature
equipment is installed accord-
Vibrations

Vibrations
Humidity

Humidity

Humidity
Dry Heat

Salt mist
Relative

ing to test 18, 21 and 22 should


Relative

Relative
be added to the short sign of the

Cold
environmental category.

0 C
up to
A to 0,7 g 55 C 5 C 55 C 95 % 0,7 g For general applications
100 %
45 C

0 C Has to withstand a high level of


up to
B to 4g 55 C 5 C 55 C 95 % 4g vibration strain, e. g. in steering
100 %
45 C gear compartment.

Has to withstand a high degree


0 C
up to of heat, e. g. for equipment to
C to 0,7 g 70 C 5 C 55 C 95 % 0,7 g
100 % be mounted in consoles, hous-
55 C
ings.
0C Has to withstand a high degree
up to
D to 4g 70 C 5 C 55 C 95 % 4g of heat and a high level of vi-
100 %
55 C bration strain, e. g. for equip-
0C ment to be mounted on com-
up to bustion engines and compres-
DT to 4g 90 C 5 C 55 C 95 % 4g
100 % sors.
90C

0 C For use in air-conditioned ar-


up to
E to 0,7 g 55 C 5 C 55 C 80 % 0,7 g eas. With GLs special consent
80 %
40 C only.

- 25 C Has to withstand the additional


Test
to up to - influences of salt mist and
F 0,7 g 70 C 55 C 95 % re- 0,7 g
+ 45 100 % 25 C temporary inundation, e. g. on
quired
C open deck.
- 25 C
Test For use on masts, with the
to up to -
G 2,3 g 70 C 55 C 95 % re- 2,3 g additional influence of salt
+ 45 100 % 25 C
quired mist.
C

according to manufacturers specification The provisions contained in the


H
only in combination with environmental categories A-G certificates shall be observed.

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