SIST EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Digital interfaces - Part 3: Serial data instrument network (IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Digital interfaces - Part 3: Serial data instrument network (IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
This part of IEC 61162 is based upon the NMEA 2000 standard. The NMEA 2000 standard contains the requirements for the minimum implementation of a serial-data communications network to interconnect marine electronic equipment onboard vessels. Equipment designed to this standard will have the ability to share data, including commands and status, with other compatible equipment over a single signalling channel. Data messages are transmitted as a series of data frames, each with robust error check confirmed frame delivery and guaranteed latency times. As the actual data content of a data frame is at best 50 % of the transmitted bits, this standard is primarily intended to support relatively brief data messages, which may be periodic, transmitted as needed, or on-demand by use of query commands. Typical data includes discrete parameters such as position latitude and longitude, GPS status values, steering commands to autopilots, finite parameter lists such as waypoints, and moderately sized blocks of data such as electronic chart database updates. This standard is not necessarily intended to support high-bandwidth applications such as radar, electronic chart or other video data, or other intensive database or file transfer applications. This standard defines all of the pertinent layers of the International Standards Organisation Open Systems Interconnect (ISO/OSI) model, from the application layer to the physical layer, necessary to implement the required IEC 61162-3 network functionality. This standard defines data formats, network protocol, and the minimum physical layer necessary for devices to interface. SOLAS applications shall employ redundant designs (for instance dual networks, redundant network interface circuits) to reduce the impact of single point failures. The NMEA 2000 standard provides the fundamental tools and methods to support redundant equipment, buses and messaging. Specific shipboard installation designs are beyond the scope of this standard, however some guidance is given in Annex A.
Navigations- und Funkkommunikationsgeräte und -systeme für die Seeschifffahrt - Digitale Schnittstellen - Teil 3: Serielles Dateninstrumentenetz (IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
Matériels et systèmes de navigation et de radiocommunication maritimes - Interfaces numériques - Partie 3: Réseau par liaison de données série d'instruments (CEI 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
Pomorska navigacijska in radiokomunikacijska oprema in sistemi - Digitalni vmesniki - 3. del: Instrumentno omrežje s serijskimi podatki - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
Ta del IEC 61162 je osnovan na standardu NMEA 2000. Standard NMEA 2000 vsebuje zahteve za minimalno vgraditev komunikacijskega omrežja z serijskimi podatki, za medsebojno povezavo pomorske elektronske opreme na plovilih. Oprema, načrtovana s tem standardom, bo imela možnost delitve podatkov, vključno z ukazi in statusom, z drugo združljivo opremo skozi enojni signalni kanal. Podatkovna sporočila so oddajana kot serija podatkovnih okvirjev, vsak z časom dobave okvirja z potrjenim robustnim pregledom za napake in časom zagotovljene zakasnitve. Ker je dejanska vsebnost podatkovnega okvirja v najboljšem primeru 50 % oddajanih bitov, je ta standard primarno namenjen za podporo relativno kratkim podatkovnim sporočilom, ki so lahko periodična, oddajana po potrebi ali za uporabo na zahtevo poizvedbe ukazov. Običajno podatki vsebujejo diskretne parametre, kot so položaj geografske širine in dolžine, GPS statusne vrednosti, ukaze krmiljenja do avtopilotov, sezname končnih parametrov kot so smerne točke, in zmerno velike podatkovne bloke kot so nadgradnje baz elektronskih grafov. Ta standard ni nujno namenjen za podporo uporab z visoko pasovno širino, kot so radar, elektronski grafi ali drugi video podatki ali druge intenzivne uporabe baz ali prenosa podatkov. Ta standard določa vse bistvene plasti modela odprtih sistemov medsebojne povezave mednarodnih standardizacijskih ustanov (ISO/OSI), iz plasti uporabe do fizične plasti, potrebne za vpeljavo zahtevanih IEC 61162-3 omrežnih funkcionalnosti. Ta standard določa podatkovne formate, omrežni protokol in minimalno fizično plast potrebno za priključitev naprav. SOLAS uporabe naj uporabijo redundantne načrte (na primer dvojna omrežja, redundantna omrežna vmesna vezja) za zmanjševanje posledic lokalnih odpovedi. Standard NMEA 2000 zagotavlja osnovna temeljna orodja in metode za podporo redundantne opreme, vmesnikov in obveščanja. Določeni načrti vgradnje na ladjah so zunaj področja uporabe tega standarda, čeprav je nekaj napotkov podanih v Dodatku A.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Oct-2010
- Technical Committee
- I11 - Imaginarni 11
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 21-Sep-2010
- Due Date
- 26-Nov-2010
- Completion Date
- 11-Oct-2010
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- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2010
Overview
SIST EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010 specifies the requirements for serial data instrument networks used in maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems. This amendment, aligned with IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010, ensures compatibility between marine electronic devices on board vessels by establishing a standardized digital interface. The standard is based on the widely recognized NMEA 2000 protocol, providing a framework for reliable data communication among navigation, control, and communication equipment in maritime environments.
The standard addresses critical aspects such as robust error checking, real-time data message delivery, and network redundancy, supporting the safety and efficiency of shipboard electronics. This makes SIST EN 61162-3 particularly suited to applications that require secure and brief data exchanges rather than high-bandwidth data transfer.
Key Topics
- Serial Data Networking: Defines how marine electronic devices exchange information over a standardized network, supporting interoperability throughout various vessel systems.
- NMEA 2000 Compatibility: Adopts core requirements from the NMEA 2000 standard, facilitating smooth integration and data sharing among compliant devices.
- OSI Model Coverage: Specifies all necessary layers of the ISO/OSI model-from the application layer to the physical layer-for achieving interoperable device networking.
- Reliable Data Transmission: Ensures robust error checking, confirmed frame delivery, and guaranteed latency for mission-critical data such as navigation commands and GPS status.
- Redundancy for SOLAS Vessels: Recommends redundant network architectures to minimize single points of failure, enhancing safety and reliability for applications under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention.
- Data Formats and Protocols: Details data formats and network protocols, including minimum physical layer requirements, to standardize device interfacing and connectivity.
Applications
SIST EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010 is essential in the following maritime technology domains:
- Navigation Systems: Facilitates the transmission of GPS coordinates, steering commands, and waypoints between devices such as chartplotters, autopilots, and GPS receivers.
- Radiocommunication Equipment: Enables sharing of status and command data among radios, transponders, and AIS (Automatic Identification System) units.
- Integrated Bridge Systems: Provides unified data exchange between multiple bridge components, improving situational awareness and operational efficiency.
- Moderate Data Block Transfers: Supports transfer of electronic chart updates and parameter lists, improving navigation accuracy and safety.
- Redundant Network Management: Underpins the operation of dual or parallel networks to ensure continued system functionality in case of component failure.
- Maritime Safety Compliance: Assists shipbuilders and equipment manufacturers in meeting international safety and interoperability requirements, especially for SOLAS-class vessels.
It is important to note that this standard is not intended for high-bandwidth applications such as radar, video data, or large-scale file transfers.
Related Standards
For organizations seeking comprehensive guidance on maritime electronics and network integration, related standards include:
- IEC 61162 Series: Covers the broader range of digital interfaces for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment.
- NMEA 2000: Specifies minimum requirements for serial-data networking in marine environments and is directly referenced as the basis for this standard.
- SOLAS Convention: Mandates safety and interoperability standards for shipboard equipment, often requiring compliance with IEC and EN standards.
- ISO/OSI Model: Provides a foundational framework for data communication standards implemented in maritime networks.
- EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010: The European counterpart, harmonized for broader adoption across EU member states.
By following SIST EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010, maritime stakeholders enhance vessel safety, operational efficiency, and ensure seamless data exchange among critical shipboard systems. This standard is vital for ship operators, integrators, and equipment manufacturers aiming for robust, interoperable, and future-proofed marine electronics systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Digital interfaces - Part 3: Serial data instrument network (IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)". This standard covers: This part of IEC 61162 is based upon the NMEA 2000 standard. The NMEA 2000 standard contains the requirements for the minimum implementation of a serial-data communications network to interconnect marine electronic equipment onboard vessels. Equipment designed to this standard will have the ability to share data, including commands and status, with other compatible equipment over a single signalling channel. Data messages are transmitted as a series of data frames, each with robust error check confirmed frame delivery and guaranteed latency times. As the actual data content of a data frame is at best 50 % of the transmitted bits, this standard is primarily intended to support relatively brief data messages, which may be periodic, transmitted as needed, or on-demand by use of query commands. Typical data includes discrete parameters such as position latitude and longitude, GPS status values, steering commands to autopilots, finite parameter lists such as waypoints, and moderately sized blocks of data such as electronic chart database updates. This standard is not necessarily intended to support high-bandwidth applications such as radar, electronic chart or other video data, or other intensive database or file transfer applications. This standard defines all of the pertinent layers of the International Standards Organisation Open Systems Interconnect (ISO/OSI) model, from the application layer to the physical layer, necessary to implement the required IEC 61162-3 network functionality. This standard defines data formats, network protocol, and the minimum physical layer necessary for devices to interface. SOLAS applications shall employ redundant designs (for instance dual networks, redundant network interface circuits) to reduce the impact of single point failures. The NMEA 2000 standard provides the fundamental tools and methods to support redundant equipment, buses and messaging. Specific shipboard installation designs are beyond the scope of this standard, however some guidance is given in Annex A.
This part of IEC 61162 is based upon the NMEA 2000 standard. The NMEA 2000 standard contains the requirements for the minimum implementation of a serial-data communications network to interconnect marine electronic equipment onboard vessels. Equipment designed to this standard will have the ability to share data, including commands and status, with other compatible equipment over a single signalling channel. Data messages are transmitted as a series of data frames, each with robust error check confirmed frame delivery and guaranteed latency times. As the actual data content of a data frame is at best 50 % of the transmitted bits, this standard is primarily intended to support relatively brief data messages, which may be periodic, transmitted as needed, or on-demand by use of query commands. Typical data includes discrete parameters such as position latitude and longitude, GPS status values, steering commands to autopilots, finite parameter lists such as waypoints, and moderately sized blocks of data such as electronic chart database updates. This standard is not necessarily intended to support high-bandwidth applications such as radar, electronic chart or other video data, or other intensive database or file transfer applications. This standard defines all of the pertinent layers of the International Standards Organisation Open Systems Interconnect (ISO/OSI) model, from the application layer to the physical layer, necessary to implement the required IEC 61162-3 network functionality. This standard defines data formats, network protocol, and the minimum physical layer necessary for devices to interface. SOLAS applications shall employ redundant designs (for instance dual networks, redundant network interface circuits) to reduce the impact of single point failures. The NMEA 2000 standard provides the fundamental tools and methods to support redundant equipment, buses and messaging. Specific shipboard installation designs are beyond the scope of this standard, however some guidance is given in Annex A.
SIST EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.01 - Radiocommunications in general; 47.020.70 - Navigation and control equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61996-1:2014, SIST EN 61924-2:2013, SIST EN 62065:2014, SIST EN 62616:2010, SIST EN 62287-1:2011, SIST EN 62388:2014, SIST EN 61108-3:2010, SIST EN 62287-2:2013, SIST EN 61162-3:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2010
Pomorska navigacijska in radiokomunikacijska oprema in sistemi - Digitalni
vmesniki - 3. del: Instrumentno omrežje s serijskimi podatki - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC
61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Digital interfaces
- Part 3: Serial data instrument network (IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
Navigations- und Funkkommunikationsgeräte und -systeme für die Seeschifffahrt -
Digitale Schnittstellen - Teil 3: Serielles Dateninstrumentenetz (IEC 61162-
3:2008/A1:2010)
Matériels et systèmes de navigation et de radiocommunication maritimes - Interfaces
numériques - Partie 3: Réseau par liaison de données série d'instruments (CEI 61162-
3:2008/A1:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010
ICS:
33.060.01 Radijske komunikacije na Radiocommunications in
splošno general
47.020.70 Navigacijska in krmilna Navigation and control
oprema equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61162-3/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.020.70
English version
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems -
Digital interfaces -
Part 3: Serial data instrument network
(IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
Matériels et systèmes de navigation Navigations-
et de radiocommunication maritimes - und Funkkommunikationsgeräte
Interfaces numériques - und -systeme für die Seeschifffahrt -
Partie 3: Réseau par liaison de données Digitale Schnittstellen -
série d'instruments Teil 3: Serielles Dateninstrumentenetz
(CEI 61162-3:2008/A1:2010) (IEC 61162-3:2008/A1:2010)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61162-3:2008; it was approved by CENELEC on 2010-
07-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate
the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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Ref. No. EN 61162-3:2008/A1:2010 E
Foreword
The text of document 80/580/CDV, future amendment 1 to IEC 61162-3:2008, prepared by IEC TC 80,
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems, was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A1 to EN
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