The "marine environment" has been mentioned, but the thing that seems to be missing is the definition of what that actually is.
You could say that this means the "open sea", miles/kms from "anywhere" - but, whilst it obviously includes that, it almost certainly includes locations close to/very close to/ actually "inside" land masses, and thus notably estuaries and harbours. In those cases, the "EMCD/RED environment" for the equipment on the vessels must be essentially the same as for all the equipment designed to be operated on the landmasses - and therefore I suggest that the equipment on marine vessels, including the OP's, must meet the same regulatory requirements as everything else designed for use on the land masses. Thus, for Europe, that would mean the EMCD or the RED according to what the functions of the equipment are - and, in this case, I would think that the RED would be the Directive to be met because it is likely to include radio reception. Certainly, as I understand the existing situation and for example, military vessels and aircraft which need to operate into/out-of civilian facilities within the EU must meet the relevant civilian as well as military regulatory requirements - although there may be some "deviations" permitted, on a case-by-case basis, by relevant regulatory authorities where those deviations are considered acceptable because they result from the necessary requirements of the military roles of the craft in question. John E Allen W. London, UK From: Michael Derby [mailto:micha...@acbcert.com] Sent: 23 March 2017 21:25 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] RE_D question Marine Product Hi Michael, I think the most important question for you would be: "What are the most appropriate EMC and Safety standards for your product?" Under the RED, (as with the R&TTED), you need to think about Articles 3.2, 3.1b and 3.1a. 3.2, Radio, probably easy to decide which standard to use. 3.1b, EMC, probably you could use the appropriate EN 301 489 standard for the radio link; and maybe some other appropriate EMC standard if the device has other features, appropriate to the type of use and the environment (note 1). 3.1a, Safety, a product safety standard, appropriate to the type of use and the environment (note 1). If "Note 1" = EN 60945, then that sounds like a good choice! Now, it must be said that EN 60945 does not contain a great deal of detail with regard to some things, like product safety, but it's a good start. So it may not be the question of "Must I use it?"; but more like a question of "Is this the standard I should choose?" Somehow, you will need to show EMC (and safety) compliance of the whole product (radio function, but also other features), for the environment it is used in. EN 301 489-x is great for assessing the radio link, of course. As for the other stuff, if there is any "other stuff", then you choose the most appropriate standard for the device, and the environment. Maybe it is EN 60945, if the device is for the marine environment. I guess another question people could ask you, is: "If we don't use EN 60945, what shall we use?" I hope this was a little helpful, at least. Sorry that I appear to have given you more questions than answers! Michael. Michael Derby Senior Regulatory Engineer Director ACB Europe Certification Resource for the Wireless Industry Web: <http://www.acbcert.com/> www.acbcert.com e-mail: <mailto:micha...@acbcert.com> micha...@acbcert.com Mobile phone: (+44) 7939 880829 (UK area code) Corporate office phone: USA: (+1) 703 847 4700 From: Sundstrom, Mike [mailto:mike.sundst...@garmin.com] Sent: 23 March 2017 19:50 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] RE_D question Marine Product Hello everyone, I've been asked if EN 60945 will be required for CE marking a RE_D Marine product? I don't think so, I'm looking for guidance on this one. I'm thinking if you meet all applicable standards listed under RE_D you are done. Have I missed something? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." 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