What is BS EN 62940 - Integrated communication system about?
BS EN 62940 is a European standard on Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems that discusses the required test methods for testing integrated communication systems. BS EN 62940 specifies the minimum operational and performance requirements, technical characteristics and methods of testing, and required test results, for shipborne integrated communication systems (ICS) designed to perform ship external communication and distress and safety communications (GMDSS) and the functions of onboard routing of this communication. It takes account of IMO Resolution A.694(17) and is associated with IEC 60945 . When a requirement in BS EN 62940 is different from IEC 60945 , the requirement in BS EN 62940 takes precedence.
Who is BS EN 62940 - Integrated communication system for?
BS EN 62940 on maritime navigation and radiocommunication is relevant to:
Maritime manufacturers
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication systems engineer
Design engineers for marine navigation
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