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1 STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION No. 2.9 Approval Programmes Type Approval Programmes for EU recognised organisation Mutual Recognition (MR) No. MR-E001 Circuit Breakers JANUARY 2013 The electronic pdf version of this document found through is the officially binding version The content of this service document is the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV). The user accepts that it is prohibited by anyone else but DNV and/or its licensees to offer and/or perform classification, certification and/or verification services, including the issuance of certificates and/or declarations of conformity, wholly or partly, on the basis of and/or pursuant to this document whether free of charge or chargeable, without DNV's prior written consent. DNV is not responsible for the consequences arising from any use of this document by others. DET NORSKE VERITAS AS

2 FOREWORD DNV is a global provider of knowledge for managing risk. Today, safe and responsible business conduct is both a license to operate and a competitive advantage. Our core competence is to identify, assess, and advise on risk management. From our leading position in certification, classification, verification, and training, we develop and apply standards and best practices. This helps our customers safely and responsibly improve their business performance. DNV is an independent organisation with dedicated risk professionals in more than 100 countries, with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment. Standards for Certification Standards for Certification (previously Certification Notes) are publications that contain principles, acceptance criteria and practical information related to the Society's consideration of objects, personnel, organisations, services and operations. Standards for Certification also apply as the basis for the issue of certificates and/or declarations that may not necessarily be related to classification. Det Norske Veritas AS January 2013 Any comments may be sent by to rules@dnv.com This service document has been prepared based on available knowledge, technology and/or information at the time of issuance of this document, and is believed to reflect the best of contemporary technology. The use of this document by others than DNV is at the user's sole risk. DNV does not accept any liability or responsibility for loss or damages resulting from any use of this document.

3 Standard for Certification - No. 2.9, January 2013 Type Approval Programmes for EU recognised organisation Mutual Recognition (MR) No. MR-E001 Changes Page 3 CHANGES General This is a new document. The document enters into force January The remaining pages of this document are the exact text and format as agreed between the 12 EU recognised organisations. DET NORSKE VERITAS AS

4 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION a General description of the product b Application limitations c Intended use d System context DESIGN EVALUATION a Engineering evaluation requirements a i. Technical Requirements a.ii. Technical documents to be submitted b Type testing requirements PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS a. General Requirements b Special Requirements MARKING REQUIREMENTS TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.a General description of the product Description of product according to IEC IEV Circuit breaker: A mechanical switching device, capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying for a specified time and breaking currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as those of short circuit. 1.b Application limitations Restricted to LV air circuit-breakers (ACBs) and moulded-case circuit-breaker (MCCBs) according to IEC were the rated voltage does not exceed 1000V a.c. (50/60 Hz) or 1500 V d.c. and without electronic devices. Onboard ships with exceptions as per SOLAS Ch. I, Reg. 3. Installation on board ships within locations with climatic, biological, chemically active, mechanically active and mechanical environmental conditions not exceeding those for which performance has been proved according to IEC (1993) + A2 (1997). 1.c Intended use Power supply system characteristics as per IEC ; 2.8. Environment category 6K4, 6B2, 6C2, 6S2 and 6M3 according to IEC (1993) + A2 (1997). Circuit breaker shall have their energy for the tripping operation stored prior to the completion of the closing operation. Page 1 of 4

5 Circuit breakers are to be of the trip-free type and be fitted with anti-pumping control. Circuit breakers are to be equipped with independent manual closing as per IEC Sub-clause d System context See 1.c. 2. DESIGN EVALUATION 2.a Engineering evaluation requirements 2.a i. Technical Requirements Type, ratings and characteristics of circuit breakers for intended applications to be evaluated. In general, IEC series shall be observed. 2.a.ii. Technical documents to be submitted All technical documents in English. Type test reports, product descriptions, operation manuals, assembly drawings, dimension drawings, etc. to be submitted in the English language. Prior to tests: Proposed test program and test schedule Description of the test specimens and explanation of the selected test sample(s) providing evidence that the selected sample meets the most rigorous and demanding requirements. Product descriptions, manuals, data sheets, assembly drawings, dimension drawings etc. clearly identifying the product. Complete accreditation certificate of the Test laboratory. Details of production sites. Product specification. Application, working area. Instructions on fitting, assembly and operation. QM-certificate according to ISO After completion of tests: The test report with an identification number must contain all relevant data and test results including place and date of the tests, the names of the responsible personnel carrying out the test. Type references and serial numbers of the products tested. Page 2 of 4

6 Test reports and test records must be signed by the personnel members in charge of the test and are to be confirmed by the R.O. by signing and marking the test report. Certificate of conformity to IEC Standards issued by one of the Certification Body under the ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE mutual recognition agreement. 2.b Type testing requirements All type tests according to IEC sub-clause 8.2 and 8.3 to be performed in accredited test laboratories recognized either by ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE. Above tests are to be witnessed by R.O. Test laboratory shall be authorized to conduct type tests according to the relevant IEC standards. Special test according to IEC sub-clause 8.5 and IEC Annex Q Special tests Damp heat, salt mist, vibration and shock; Category D. All tests to be performed on the agreed test samples. Type test reports, product descriptions, manuals etc. to be submitted in the English language. IEC Annex H, Test sequence for circuit-breakers for IT systems. 3. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS 3.a. General Requirements Refer to "EU RO Product Quality Assurance". 3.b Special Requirements Routine test according to IEC sub-clause 8.4. Production certification according to ISO 9001 by accredited certification bodies. QM/QS audit (annual) to be submitted to R.O. for review Production of the equipment is limited to those facility listed on R.O. certificate. Changes to the product will void the R.O. certification. R.O. shall be granted access to all manufacturing and testing facilities, and to be provided with all the information necessary to performance its duties. General terms and conditions of R.O. to be observed 4. MARKING REQUIREMENTS Marking as required by IEC (sub-clause 5.2) 5. TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT Technical data according to IEC marking. Validity according to "EU RO Product Quality Assurance, validity". R.O certificate is void if IEC standards are up-dated or withdrawn. Page 3 of 4

7 Reference to approved technical documents. Application and limitations. R.O. certificate remains valid until the date of validity, unless cancelled or revoked. R.O. certificate will not be valid if the applicant makes any changes or modifications to the approved product, which have not been notified to, and agreed in writing with R.O. Should the specified regulations or standards be amended during the validity of this certificate, the product(s) is/are to be re-approved prior to it/they being placed on board vessels to which the amended regulations or standards apply. 6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER Revision Comment 8 July 0,0 Accepted by Advisory Board 19 Sept. 0.1 Errors corrected 7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES See testing procedures. Page 4 of 4

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