NBN EN 61996 : 2001

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and abbreviations
4 Performance requirements
   4.1 General
   4.2 Purpose (A.861/1)
   4.3 Operational requirements (A.865/5)
   4.4 Data selection and security (A.861/5.1.4)
   4.5 Continuity of operation
   4.6 Data items to be recorded (A.861/5.4)
5 Technical characteristics
   5.1 Co-relation in date and time (A.861/5.1.2 and
        5.4.1)
   5.2 Particular design requirements for the
        protective capsule
   5.3 Location beacon(s) for the protective capsule
   5.4 Survivability of recorded data
   5.5 Information to included in the manufacturer's
        documentation
   5.6 Bridge audio specifications
   5.7 Communications audio
   5.8 Radar data - post-display selection
6 Methods of testing and required test results
   6.1 General
   6.2 (4.6) Data items to be recorded
Annex A (informative) IEC 61162 sentence formats
Annex B (informative) Mandatory alarms
Annex C (informative) Requirement/test - cross-references
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications
Bibliography
Figure 1 - Test set-up block diagram
Figure 2 - Comparison of images
Table 1 - Bridge audio, signal-to-no signal measurements
Table 2 - Bridge audio, signal-to-noise distortion (SINAD)
          measurements
Table 3 - Communications audio, signal-to-no signal
          measurements
Table 4 - Communications audio, signal-to-noise and
          distortion (SINAD) measurements
Table 5 - Intersection colours of test images 1 and 2
Table A.1 - References in this standard
Table B.1 - IMO instrument: SOLAS Chapter 2-1
Table B.2 - IMO instrument: SOLAS Chapter 2-2
Table B.3 - IMO instrument: Resolution A.481
Table C.1 - Subject list and clauses

Describes the minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and methods of testing, and required test results, for shipborne voyage data recorder (VDR) installations as required by chapter 5 of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), as amended.