IEC 61023:2007
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Marine speed and distance measuring equipment (SDME) - Performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results
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IEC 61023:2007 defines the performance requirements, test methods, and required test results for marine speed and distance measuring equipment (SDME). For engineering, testing, and procurement teams, IEC 61023:2007 is a practical reference when evaluating whether a device is suitable for marine navigation use and whether its performance can be verified in a controlled, repeatable way. The document helps align technical review, laboratory evaluation, and conformity assessment activities around a common benchmark for shipboard equipment.
Overview of IEC 61023:2007
The official title indicates a focused technical scope: marine speed and distance measuring equipment used in maritime navigation and radiocommunication-related systems. The standard is likely intended to define how SDME should be assessed, what performance criteria apply, and how test results should be judged during verification activities. In a compliance workflow, IEC 61023:2007 supports documented evaluation of equipment behavior and provides a structured basis for engineering validation, product review, and acceptance testing.
Compliance applications of IEC 61023:2007
This document is relevant where marine navigation equipment is selected, tested, or certified for use on vessels and related marine systems. It may be used by manufacturers preparing technical documentation, by laboratories conducting testing workflows, and by buyers reviewing procurement specifications for operational consistency. IEC 61023:2007 can also support regulatory preparation and risk management when organizations need evidence that speed and distance measuring functions meet defined performance expectations under formal test conditions.
Importance of compliance with IEC 61023:2007
Meeting the requirements referenced in IEC 61023:2007 helps reduce uncertainty in performance claims and supports consistent evaluation across different test environments. For marine operators and suppliers, that consistency matters for safety, navigation reliability, and interoperability with other shipboard systems. It also strengthens conformity assessment preparation by giving teams a clear technical basis for quality assurance, documentation review, and acceptance decisions. In procurement and engineering workflows, the standard helps limit technical risk before deployment.
- Performance requirements for marine speed and distance measuring equipment used in navigation contexts
- Defined test methods for laboratory evaluation and verification activities
- Required test results that support conformity assessment and technical validation
- A reference point for procurement review, quality workflows, and documented compliance checks
- Publication Date: 2007-06-27
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 3
- This Version: IEC 61023:2007 (2007-06-27)
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