What is BS EN 62320-3 - Repeater stations about?
BS EN 62320 is a series of European standards on Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems that discusses the required test methods for testing repeater stations. BS EN 62320-3 is the third part of a series of documents on maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems.
BS EN 62320-3 specifies the minimum operational and performance requirements, methods of testing, and required test results for AIS repeater stations, compatible with the performance standards adopted by IMO Res. MSC.74 (69), annex 3, Universal AIS. It incorporates the technical characteristics of non-shipborne, fixed station AIS equipment, included in Recommendation ITU-R M.1371 and IALA Recommendation A-124. Where applicable, it also takes into account the ITU Radio Regulations. BS EN 62320-3 takes into account other associated IEC International Standards and existing national standards, as applicable.
BS EN 62320-3 is applicable for AIS repeater stations. It does not include specifications for the display of AIS data onshore.
Who is BS EN 62320-3 - Repeater stations for?
BS EN 62320-3 on shipborne equipment of the automatic identification system is relevant to:
- Maritime manufacturers
- Maritime navigation and radiocommunication systems engineer
- Design engineers for marine navigation
Why should you use BS EN 62320-3 - Repeater stations?
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a communication system that enables the automatic exchange of relevant (shipborne and shore) information between AIS stations (devices). A repeater is an automated radio station that extends the range of communications.
BS EN 62320-3 provides guidance on functional requirements for a repeater station, performance requirements, functional tests, test conditions, physical radio tests.
As a user of BS EN 62320-3, you can provide position, identification, and other information about the ship to other ships. BS EN 62320-3 supplies tried and tested methods that will help you achieve operational and performance requirements. With BS EN 62320-3 you can be ensured of minimum operational and performance requirements for repeater stations.