BS EN 62287-2:2017 specifies operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results for Class B "SO" shipborne automatic identifications system (AIS) equipment using self-organising time division multiple access (SOTDMA) techniques as described in Recommendation ITU-R M.1371. This document takes into account other associated IEC International Standards and existing national standards, as applicable.

The main differences between Class B "CS" (IEC 62287-1) and Class B "SO" units are that the Class B "SO"

• covers all 25 kHz channels listed in Recommendation ITU-R M.1084-5,
• only uses the internal GNSS - no position sensor input is allowed,
• requires use of VDL Message 17 for correction of the internal GNSS,
• requires a presentation interface,
• has additional reporting intervals, down to 5 s,
• has two power settings, with a high level of 5 W, and
• has the capability to transmit binary messages.

This document is applicable for AIS equipment used on craft that are not covered by a mandatory carriage requirement of AIS under SOLAS Chapter V.


Cross References:
IEC 60945:2002
EN 61162-1 (IEC 61162-1:2016) AS
EN 61108-4 (IEC 61108-4:2004) AS
ITU-R M.1371-5:2014
ITU-R M.825-3:1998
EN 61108
ITU Radio Regulations 2012
ITU-R M.1084-5:2012
IEC 61162-1:2016
IEC 61108-3:2010
EN 60945 (IEC 60945:2002) AS
EN 61993-2 (IEC 61993-2:2001 AS)
IEC 61993-2:2012 ED2
IEC 61108-4:2004 ITU-R M.493
ITU-T O.153
ISO 9000:2015
IEC 61162-3:2008/AMD2:2014
IEC 61924-2:2012
IEC 62287-1:2017
IEC 61162-3:2008
IEC 61162-3:2008/AMD1:2010


Replaces BS EN 62287-2:2013 which remains current

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