BS EN 62287-1:2017

What is BS EN 62287‑1 - Carrier-sense time division multiple access techniques about?

BS EN 62287 is a series of European standards on Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems that discusses the required test methods for testing AIS equipment. BS EN 62287‑1 is the first part of a series of documents on maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems. BS EN 62287‑1 specifies the minimum operational and performance requirements, methods of testing, and required test results for Class B shipborne automatic identification system (AIS) equipment using carrier-sense time division multiple access (CSTDMA) techniques. BS EN 62287‑1 takes into account other associated IEC International Standards and existing national standards, as applicable. BS EN 62287‑1 is applicable for AIS equipment used on a craft that is not covered by the mandatory carriage requirement of AIS under SOLAS Chapter V.

An AIS station intended to operate in receive-only mode is not considered a Class B shipborne mobile AIS station.

Who is BS EN 62287‑1 - Carrier-sense time division multiple access techniques for?

BS EN 62287‑1 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 62287‑1 - Carrier-sense time division multiple access techniques?

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio broadcasting system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link (VDL) and enables AIS-equipped vessels and shore-based stations to send and receive identification information that can be displayed on a computer or chart

BS EN 62287‑1 navigates you through the General requirements, Environmental, power supply, interference, and safety requirements, performance requirements, technical requirements, test conditions.

As a user of BS EN 62287‑1, you can provide position, identification, and other information about the ship to other ships and to coastal authorities automatically. BS EN 62287‑1 supplies tried and tested methods that will help you achieve operational and performance requirements. With  BS EN 62287‑1 you can be ensured of test results for Class B shipborne automatic identification system (AIS) equipment using carrier-sense time division multiple access (CSTDMA) techniques.