3.2 Integration
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3.2 Integration

 The IBS should provide functional integration meeting the following requirements:

  • .1 The functionality of the IBS should ensure that its operation is at least as effective as for stand-alone equipment.

  • .2 Continuously displayed information should be reduced to the minimum necessary for safe operation of the ship. Supplementary information should be readily accessible.

  • .3 Where multifunction displays and controls are used to perform functions necessary for safe operation of the ship they should be duplicated and interchangeable.

  • .4 It should be possible to display the complete system configuration, the available configuration and the configuration in use.

  • .5 Each part to be integrated should provide details of its operational status and the latency and validity of essential information Means should be provided within the IBS to make use of this information.

  • .6 An alternative means of operation should be provided for essential functions.

  • .7 An alternative source of essential information should be provided. The IBS should identify loss of either source.

  • .8 The source of information (sensor, result of calculation or manual input) should be displayed continuously or upon request.

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