4.26 Marking and identification
Night vision equipment and any ancillary equipment should be marked clearly and durably with the following data:
- identification of the manufacturer;
- equipment type number or model identification under which it was type tested and
- serial number of the unit.
Night vision equipment should additionally be marked in accordance with the requirements of resolution A.694(17) and the applicable IEC requirements *1).
4.27 Documentation
Night vision equipment should be delivered complete with its technical documentation. Such documentation should include the following information, if applicable:
General information:
- manufacturer;
- type designation;
- general description of equipment; and
- ancillary equipment and description;
Instructions for installation:
- general installation instructions;
- power supply (voltage,power consumption,frequency)and earthing information.
Operation of equipment:
- description of functions, controls, display;
- description of start-up procedures;
- calibration of equipment and error messages;
- testing capabilities of equipment;
- description of software used and interfaces.
Troubleshooting; maintenance and service:
- special tools required, maintenance material and spare parts (e.g. fuses, spare bulbs);
- equipment care and maintenance on board HSC;
- available services.
Documentation for night vision equipment should also comply with IEC 60945.
5 Environmental requirements
5.1 Introduction
Each item which appears in this clause is a requirement from IMO A.694(17) as detailed in IEC 60945 and for which a repeatable method of measurement has been defined in clause 8.
