3.2 Stand-alone Computer Hardware
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3.2 Stand-alone Computer Hardware

  3.2.1 The Society may issue a Certificate of Type Approval for the shipboard hardware, used by the calculation program, when the hardware has been deemed to satisfy the recommendations specified in 3.2.2. Individual IACS Member Societies may stipulate additional requirements.

  3.2.2 The manufacturer should submit details of the hardware to be installed onboard. The following information should be submitted for review and if found satisfactory, the manufacturer will be advised accordingly:

  • 1. The hardware specification.

  • 2. Relevant design drawings with materials specified, catalogues, data sheets, calculations and functional descriptions.

  • 3. Proposed test programme to demonstrate that the performance provisions of the specified standards may be fulfilled.

  • 4. Certificates and reports for relevant tests previously obtained for the product.

  3.2.3 When considering the information described in 3.2.2 the Society may recognize valid certificates or reports issued by another certification body or accredited laboratory.

  3.2.4 Performance and environmental testing should be carried out in the presence of the Society Surveyor according to the type testing conditions for type approval detailed in IACS Unified Requirements (UR) E10 Testing Procedure for Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Equipment, Computers and Peripherals covered by Classification. The following tests should be successfully completed:

  • 1. Visual inspection

  • 2. Performance test

  • 3. Electric power supply variations

  • 4. Dry heat

  • 5. Damp heat

  • 6. Vibration

  • 7. Inclination

  • 8. Insulation resistance

  • 9. Cold temperatures

  • 10. Electromagnetic compatibility tests

  3.2.5 The Society should be advised of any alterations in the hardware specifications.

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