Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating and direct current installations

This document specifies the requirements for the design, construction and installation of the following types of DC and AC electrical systems, installed on small craft either individually or in combination: a) extra-low-voltage direct current (DC) electrical systems that operate at nominal potentials of 50 V DC or less; b) single-phase alternating current (AC) systems that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding AC 250 V. This document does not cover the following: — electrical propulsion systems of direct current less than 1 500 V DC, single-phase alternating current up to 1 000 V AC, and three-phase alternating current up to 1 000 V AC, which are addressed by ISO 16315; — any conductor that is part of an outboard engine assembly and that does not extend beyond the outboard engine manufacturers supplied cowling; — three-phase AC installations that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding 500 V AC, which are addressed by IEC 60092-507.

Petits navires — Installations électriques — Installations à courant alternatif et continu

Le présent document spécifie les exigences concernant la conception, la construction et les installations des types suivants d'installations électriques à courants d.c et a.c. réalisées individuellement ou en combinaison sur les petits navires: a) les installations électriques à courant continu à très basse tension (d.c.) qui fonctionnent à des tensions nominales inférieures ou égales à 50 V d.c; b) les installations électriques à courant alternatif (a.c.) monophasé qui fonctionnent à une tension nominale ne dépassant pas 250 V a.c. Le présent document ne couvre pas les éléments suivants: — les installations électriques de propulsion à courant continu inférieur à 1 500 V d.c., à courant alternatif monophasé jusqu'à 1 000 V a.c. et à courant alternatif triphasé jusqu'à 1 000 V a.c. qui sont traités par l'ISO 16315; — tout conducteur qui fait partie d'un ensemble de moteur hors-bord et qui ne s'étend pas au-delà du capot fourni par le fabricant du moteur hors-bord; — les installations électriques triphasées a.c. fonctionnant à une tension nominale ne dépassant pas 500 V c.a. qui sont traitées par l'IEC 60092‑507.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13297
Fifth edition
2020-12
Small craft — Electrical systems
— Alternating and direct current
installations
Petits navires — Installations électriques — Installations à courant
alternatif et continu
Reference number
ISO 13297:2020(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General requirements, DC and AC systems . 5
5 General requirements, DC systems . 6
6 General requirements, AC systems . 7
7 Marking, AC systems . 8
8 Batteries, DC systems . 9
9 Battery-disconnect switch, DC systems .11
10 Power source options, AC systems .11
11 Inverters and inverter/chargers, AC systems .12
12 Overcurrent protection, DC systems .13
13 Overcurrent protection, AC systems .14
13.1 General .14
13.2 Supply circuits .14
13.3 Branch circuits .14
14 Ground-fault protection/earth-leakage protection, AC systems .15
15 Panel boards (switchboards), DC and AC systems .15
16 Panel boards (switchboards), AC systems .15
17 Conductors, DC and AC systems .15
18 Conductors, DC systems .16
19 Conductors, AC systems .16
20 System wiring, DC and AC systems .17
21 System wiring, DC systems .19
22 Socket outlets, DC systems .19
23 Socket outlets, AC systems .19
24 Appliances and equipment, AC systems .19
25 Ignition protection, DC and AC systems .19
26 Owner’s manual.20
Annex A (normative) Conductor requirements .21
Annex B (normative) Instructions to be included with owner's manual .23
Annex C (informative) Recommended system tests .24
Annex D (informative) Typical AC system diagrams .25
Annex E (informative) Overcurrent protection location options.32
Bibliography .34
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Foreword
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ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
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described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 188, Small craft, in collaboration with
the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 464, Small craft, in
accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This fifth edition of ISO 13297 cancels and replaces ISO 13297:2014 and ISO 10133:2012, which have
been technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous editions are as follows:
— combined the standard for alternating current (ISO 13297:2014) and the standard for direct current
(ISO 10133:2012) into a single marine electrical standard.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating and direct
current installations
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guideline, references from colour order systems.
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for the design, construction and installation of the following
types of DC and AC electrical systems, installed on small craft either individually or in combination:
a) extra-low-voltage direct current (DC) electrical systems that operate at nominal potentials of
50 V DC or less;
b) single-phase alternating current (AC) systems that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding
AC 250 V.
This document does not cover the following:
— electrical propulsion systems of direct current less than 1 500 V DC, single-phase alternating
current up to 1 000 V AC, and three-phase alternating current up to 1 000 V AC, which are addressed
by ISO 16315;
— any conductor that is part of an outboard engine assembly and that does not extend beyond the
outboard engine manufacturers supplied cowling;
— three-phase AC installations that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding 500 V AC, which are
addressed by IEC 60092-507.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 7010:2019, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs
ISO 8846:1990, Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding
flammable gases
ISO 10240:2019, Small craft — Owner’s manual
IEC 60309-2:1999, Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes — Part 2: Dimensional
interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
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— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
craft’s ground/earth
protective grounding
connection, provided for safety purposes, that is established by a conducting connection with the
common ground/earth (potential of the earth's surface)
3.2
equipotential bonding conductor
normally non-current-carrying conductor used to put various exposed conductive parts (3.15) of direct
current electrical devices and extraneous conductive parts (3.33) at a substantially equal potential
3.3
engine negative terminal
terminal on the engine, starter or solenoid to which the negative battery cable is connected
3.4
main grounding
earthing point
main point that provides connection for the DC negative conductor, AC protective grounding conductor
(3.10) and bonding conductor to the craft's ground that is established by a conducting connection
(intended or accidental) with the common ground (potential of the earth's surface)
Note 1 to entry: It can include any conductive part of the wetted surface of the hull in permanent contact with the
water, depending on the overall system design.
3.5
overcurrent protection device
device designed to interrupt the circuit when the current flow exceeds a predetermined value for a
predetermined time
EXAMPLE A fuse (3.29) or circuit breaker.
3.6
residual current device
RCD
electro-mechanical switching device or association of devices designed to make, carry and break
currents under normal service conditions and to cause the opening of contacts when the residual
current attains a given value under specified conditions
Note 1 to entry: RCDs serve to reduce the risk of injury to people from electrical shock hazard, and damage to
equipment from leakage of stray currents to earth or to other circuits.
3.7
polarization transformer
transformer that automatically orientates the neutral and active (phase) conductors (3.12) in the system
in the same polarity orientation as the polarized system (3.17) of the craft
3.8
isolation transformer
transformer installed in the shore power supply circuit on a craft to electrically isolate all the normally
live conductors (3.11) and the protective conductor (3.10) on the craft from the AC system conductors of
the shore power supply
3.9
neutral conductor
conductor intentionally maintained at ground potential and capable of contributing to the transmission
of electrical energy
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3.10
protective conductor
protective grounding conductor
conductor, not normally carrying current, used for some measure of protection against electric shock,
for electrically connecting any of the following parts of electrical equipment to the craft's ground/earth
and to the shore AC grounding conductor through the shore power cable:
a) exposed conductive parts (3.15) of electrical equipment;
b) extraneous conductive parts (3.33);
c) the main grounding (earthing) terminal;
d) earth electrode(s);
e) the earth point of a source, or an artificial neutral
3.11
live conductor
conductor or conductive part intended to be energized in normal use, including a neutral conductor (3.9)
3.12
active (phase) conductor
conductor that is maintained at a difference of potential from the neutral conductor (3.9) or protective
conductor (3.10)
Note 1 to entry: In a system that does not include a neutral or protective conductor, all conductors are considered
active conductors.
3.13
ignition-protected
designed and constructed to give protection against ignition of surrounding
flammable gases
Note 1 to entry: The protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases is covered in ISO 8846:1990.
3.14
system voltage
nominal voltage supplied to the craft from a power source
3.15
exposed conductive part
conductive part of electrical equipment, which can be touched and which is not normally live, but which
can become live under fault conditions
3.16
panel board
switchboard
assembly of devices for the purpose of controlling and/or distributing electrical power
Note 1 to entry: It can include devices such as circuit breakers, fuses (3.29), switches, instruments, and indicators.
3.17
polarized system
system in which the live conductors (3.11) (active and neutral) are connected in the same relation to all
terminals on devices or receptacles (socket outlets) in a circuit
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3.18
fully insulated two-wire DC system
system in which both positive and negative poles remain isolated from the ground (earth), e.g. not
connected to the water through a metallic hull, the propulsion system or earthed through the AC
protective conductor (3.10)
Note 1 to entry: Some systems can use a momentary ground connection for engine starting purposes and can
remain isolated.
3.19
self-limiting
device whose maximum output is restricted to a specified value by its magnetic or electrical
characteristics
3.20
two-wire DC system with negative ground
system in which the DC negative is connected to the ground
3.21
shore power appliance inlet
fitting designed for mounting on a craft, of a shrouded male type, to connect to the female connector
on the craft end of the shore power cable in order to make the electrical connection for transmission of
electrical energy
3.22
trip-free circuit breaker
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 overload or short circuit, and which is designed so that the
resetting means cannot be manually held in place to override the current-interrupting mechanism
3.23
accessible
capable of being reached for inspection, removal or maintenance without removal of permanent craft
structure
3.24
readily accessible
capable of being reached for use, inspection, removal or maintenance without the use of tools
3.25
sheath
uniform and continuous tubular protective covering of metallic or non-metallic material around one or
more insulated conductors
Note 1 to entry: Examples of appropriate materials include moulded rubber, moulded plastic, woven sleeving or
flexible tubing.
3.26
conduit
part of a closed wiring system of circular or non-circular cross-section for insulated conductors and/or
cables in electrical installations, allowing them to be drawn in and/or replaced
3.27
cable trunking
system of closed enclosures comprising a base with a removable cover intended for the complete
surrounding of insulated conductors, cables, cords and for the accommodation of other electrical
equipment
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3.28
double-pole circuit breaker
device intended to interrupt both the neutral conductor (3.9) and active (phase) conductors (3.12) in a
circuit simultaneously when a designated current is exceeded for a predetermined time
3.29
fuse
protective device that interrupts the circuit irreversibly when the current flow reaches a specified
value for a specific time
[SOURCE: ISO 8820-1:2014, 3.2, modified – Note 1 to entry has been deleted.]
3.30
galvanic isolator
device which can be installed in series with the AC protective conductor (3.10) of the shore power cable
to block low voltage DC galvanic current flow, but permits the passage of AC normally associated with
the protective conductor
3.31
inverter
device powered by a DC source, designed primarily to provide AC power at a required voltage and
frequency
3.32
inverter/charger
device designed to supply either AC power to a craft’s electrical system or to utilize the craft’s AC
electrical distribution system to charge or maintain a battery or batteries supplying DC
3.33
extraneous conductive part
conductive part liable to introduce a potential, generally ground/earth potential, and not forming part
of the electrical installation
3.34
ground plate
means to conduct the electrical current from a craft's conductive element to the water
3.35
craft
small craft
recreational boat, and other watercraft using similar equipment, of up to 24 m length of hull (L )
H
Note 1 to entry: The measurement methodology for the length of hull is defined in ISO 8666.
[SOURCE: ISO 8666:2020, 3.15, modified – Note 1 to entry has been added.]
4 General requirements, DC and AC systems
4.1 The hull of a metallic hull craft shall not be used as a circuit conductor.
4.2 Craft equipped with both DC and AC electrical systems shall have their distribution from either
separate panel boards, or from a common one with a partition, or from other positive means to separate
clearly the AC and DC sections from each other, and these shall be clearly identified.
4.3 Wiring diagrams to identify circuits, components and conductors shall be included with the craft.
After completing an AC installation, it is recommended to perform a system test according to Annex C.
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4.4 Switches and controls shall be marked to indicate their function, unless the purpose of the switch
is obvious and its operation cannot, under normal operating conditions, cause a hazardous condition.
5 General requirements, DC systems
5.1 The system type shall be either a fully insulated two-wire DC system or a two-wire DC system with
negative ground. Engine-mounted wiring systems can use the engine block as the grounded conductor.
For DC systems with a negative ground, the main grounding/earthing point shall be either:
a) the engine negative terminal; or
b) a main grounding bus of sufficient current carrying capacity.
Systems with multiple battery banks shall have a common negative connection. Exceptions to this
are for dedicated power systems isolated from craft systems, e.g. propulsion systems that are clearly
identified as part of the isolated system.
5.2 An equipotential bonding conductor, if fitted, shall be connected to the craft's main grounding/
earthing point.
5.3 Protective devices such as trip free circuit breakers or fuses shall be provided at the source of
power, e.g. the panel board (switchboard), to interrupt any overload current in the circuit conductors
before heat can damage conductor insulation, connections or wiring system terminals.
5.3.1 The selection, arrangement and performance characteristics shall allow:
a) maximum continuity of service to healthy circuits when fault conditions exist in other circuits,
through selective operation of the various protective devices; and
b) protection of electrical equipment and circuits from damage due to overcurrents, by coordination
of the electrical characteristics of the circuit or apparatus and the tripping characteristics of the
protective devices.
5.4 All DC equipment shall be capable of function within a voltage range of 75 % to 133 % of nominal
voltage at the battery terminals, e.g.:
— for a 12 V system: 9 V to 16 V;
— for a 24 V system: 18 V to 32 V;
— for a 48 V system: 36 V to 64 V.
EXCEPTION  Where the circuit includes equipment requiring a higher minimum voltage, the specified
minimum voltage shall be used in the calculation of the conductor size in accordance with Annex A.
5.5 The length and cross sectional area of conductors in each circuit shall be such that the calculated
voltage drop shall not exceed 10 % of the nominal voltage.
5.6 Equipment vital to safety, where the voltage drop is critical, shall be supplied with the proper
voltage to achieve the rated performance.
NOTE 1 See Annex A for voltage drop calculations.
NOTE 2 A 3 % voltage drop is acceptable for this equipment.
NOTE 3 Examples of circuits that can be dependent on a minimum voltage drop include:
a) panel board/switchboard main conductors;
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b) navigation lights;
c) bilge blowers;
d) bilge pumps.
6 General requirements, AC systems
6.1 The protective conductor insulation shall be green or green with a yellow stripe. Neither colour
shall be used for current-carrying conductors.
NOTE The equipotential bonding conductor of the DC electrical system also uses green or green with a
yellow stripe insulation and is connected to various exposed conductive parts of DC electrical devices, other
extraneous conductive parts and the DC negative ground/earth.
6.2 For craft having a fully insulated DC system, the AC protective conductor shall be connected to:
a) for metallic hulled craft, the hull;
b) for non-conductive hulls, the craft's external ground/earth or ground plate.
6.3 The AC protective conductor(s) shall be provided with a final (single) connection to the hull of a
metallic hull craft, or, if the craft has a non-metallic hull, to the main grounding/earthing point of the craft.
6.4 On metallic hulls, the point of connection of the protective conductor shall be located above any
anticipated water accumulation.
6.5 Metallic housings or enclosures of permanently installed AC electrical appliances shall be
connected to the protective conductor system in the craft.
6.6 Individual circuits shall not be capable of being energized by more than one source of electrical
power at a time. Each shore power inlet, generator or inverter is a separate source of electrical power.
The transfer from one power source circuit to another shall be made by a means which opens all current-
carrying conductors, active (phase) and neutral, before closing the alternate source circuit, to prevent
arc-over between contacts, and should be interlocked by mechanical or electromechanical means. A
device that simultaneously breaks both current carrying conductors, active (phase) and neutral, shall be
used when changing power sources.
The requirements for overcurrent protection are found in Clause 13. A combination of power sources
can be used provided that:
a) the device is constructed and tested to an applicable recognized standard;
b) the device includes protection to prevent backfeeding to shore power (anti-islanding protection);
c) the device includes personnel protection against backfeeding;
d) the installation is performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6.7 Energized parts of electrical equipment shall be guarded against accidental contact by the use of
enclosures conforming to at least IEC 60529:1989-IP 2X or other protective means which shall not be
used for non-electrical equipment. Access to energized parts of the electrical system shall require the use
of hand tools or be at least IP 2X, unless otherwise specified. A suitable warning sign shall be displayed
(see 7.2).
6.8 The neutral conductor shall be grounded (earthed) only at the source of power, i.e. at the onboard
generator, the secondary windings of the isolation or polarization transformer, the shore power
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connection or inverter. The shore power neutral shall be grounded (earthed) through the shore power
cable and shall not be grounded (earthed) on board the craft or:
a) for systems using an isolation transformer or polarization transformer, both the generator
or inverter neutral and the transformer secondary neutrals may be grounded at the AC main
grounding bus instead of at the generator, inverter, or transformer secondaries;
b) for systems using an isolation transformer or polarization transformer, or no shore power
provision, both the generator or inverter neutral and the transformer secondary neutrals may be
ungrounded provided double-pole protection and switching is installed.
6.9 When a galvanic isolator is fitted in the protective conductor, failure of the isolator shall not result
in an open circuit.
6.10 If the polarity of the system must be maintained for the proper operation of the electrical devices
in the system, reverse polarity indicating devices providing a continuous visible or audible signal shall be
installed in shore power systems and shall respond to the reversal of the active (phase) and the neutral
conductors. Otherwise, a branch circuit shall be provided with overcurrent protection in only the active
(phase) conductor.
Reverse polarity indicating devices are
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 13297
Cinquième édition
2020-12
Petits navires — Installations
électriques — Installations à courant
alternatif et continu
Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating and direct current
installations
Numéro de référence
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos .iv
1 Domaine d’application . 1
2 Références normatives . 1
3 Termes et définitions . 2
4 Exigences générales pour les circuits, d.c. et a.c . 6
5 Exigences générales pour les circuits d.c . 6
6 Exigences générales pour les circuits a.c . 7
7 Marquage, circuits a.c . 9
8 Batteries d’accumulateurs, circuits d.c .10
9 Interrupteur-sectionneur «oupe-batterie», circuits d.c .11
10 Choix des sources d’alimentation, circuits a.c .12
11 Convertisseurs et convertisseurs/chargeurs, circuits a.c .12
12 Protection contre les surintensités, circuits d.c .14
13 Protection contre les surintensités, circuits a.c .14
13.1 Exigences générales .14
13.2 Circuits d’alimentation .15
13.3 Circuits divisionnaires .15
14 Protection contre les défauts d’isolement/fuites à la terre, circuits a.c .15
15 Tableaux de distribution (tableaux électriques) circuits d.c. et a.c .16
16 Tableaux de distribution (tableaux électriques) circuits a.c .16
17 Conducteurs, circuits a.c. et d.c .16
18 Conducteurs, circuits d.c .17
19 Conducteurs, circuits a.c .17
20 Systèmes de câblage, circuits d.c. et a.c .18
21 Systèmes de câblage, circuits d.c .20
22 Socles de prises de courant, circuits d.c .20
23 Socles de prises de courant, circuits a.c .20
24 Appareils et équipements, circuits a.c .21
25 Protection contre les risques d’inflammation, circuits d.c. et a.c .21
26 Manuel du propriétaire .21
Annexe A (normative) Exigences relatives aux conducteurs .22
Annexe B (normative) Instructions à inclure dans le manuel du propriétaire.24
Annexe C (informative) Essais du circuit recommandés .25
Annexe D (informative) Schémas a.c. typiques .26
Annexe E (informative) Options de positionnement des dispositifs de protection contre les
surintensités .33
Bibliographie .35
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Avant-propos
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droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. L’ISO ne saurait être tenue pour responsable
de ne pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et averti de leur existence. Les détails concernant
les références aux droits de propriété intellectuelle ou autres droits analogues identifiés lors de
l’élaboration du document sont indiqués dans l’Introduction et/ou dans la liste des déclarations de
brevets reçues par l’ISO (voir www .iso .org/ brevets).
Les appellations commerciales éventuellement mentionnées dans le présent document sont données
pour information, par souci de commodité, à l’intention des utilisateurs et ne sauraient constituer un
engagement.
Pour une explication de la nature volontaire des normes, la signification des termes et expressions
spécifiques de l’ISO liés à l’évaluation de la conformité, ou pour toute information au sujet de l’adhésion
de l’ISO aux principes de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) concernant les obstacles
techniques au commerce (OTC), voir le lien suivant: www .iso .org/ iso/ fr/ avant -propos .html.
Le présent document a été élaboré par le comité technique ISO/TC 188, Petits navires, en collaboration
avec le comité technique CEN/TC 464, Petits navires, du Comité européen de normalisation (CEN)
conformément à l’Accord de coopération technique entre l’ISO et le CEN (Accord de Vienne).
La présente cinquième édition de l’ISO 13297 annule et remplace l’ISO 13297:2014 et l’ISO 10133:2012
qui a fait l’objet d’une révision technique.
Les principales modifications par rapport à l’édition précédente sont les suivantes:
— combinaison de la norme pour le courant alternatif (ISO 13297:2014) et de la norme pour le courant
continu (ISO 10133:2012) en une seule norme électrique pour usage marin.
Il convient que l’utilisateur adresse tout retour d’information ou toute question concernant le présent
document à l’organisme national de normalisation de son pays. Une liste exhaustive desdits organismes
se trouve à l’adresse www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Petits navires — Installations électriques — Installations à
courant alternatif et continu
IMPORTANT — Les couleurs représentées dans le fichier électronique du présent document ne
peuvent être vues à l’écran ni imprimées comme des représentations réelles. Pour les besoins
de la correspondance des couleurs, voir l’ISO 3864-4, qui fournit des propriétés colorimétriques
et photométriques ainsi que, à titre indicatif, des références à partir de systèmes d’ordre des
couleurs.
1 Domaine d’application
Le présent document spécifie les exigences concernant la conception, la construction et les installations
des types suivants d’installations électriques à courants d.c et a.c. réalisées individuellement ou en
combinaison sur les petits navires:
a) les installations électriques à courant continu à très basse tension (d.c.) qui fonctionnent à des
tensions nominales inférieures ou égales à 50 V d.c;
b) les installations électriques à courant alternatif (a.c.) monophasé qui fonctionnent à une tension
nominale ne dépassant pas 250 V a.c.
Le présent document ne couvre pas les éléments suivants:
— les installations électriques de propulsion à courant continu inférieur à 1 500 V d.c., à courant
alternatif monophasé jusqu’à 1 000 V a.c. et à courant alternatif triphasé jusqu’à 1 000 V a.c. qui
sont traités par l'ISO 16315;
— tout conducteur qui fait partie d’un ensemble de moteur hors-bord et qui ne s’étend pas au-delà du
capot fourni par le fabricant du moteur hors-bord;
— les installations électriques triphasées a.c. fonctionnant à une tension nominale ne dépassant pas
500 V c.a. qui sont traitées par l’IEC 60092-507.
2 Références normatives
Les documents suivants sont cités dans le texte de sorte qu’ils constituent, pour tout ou partie de leur
contenu, des exigences du présent document. Pour les références datées, seule l’édition citée s’applique.
Pour les références non datées, la dernière édition du document de référence s'applique (y compris les
éventuels amendements)
ISO 7010:2019, Symboles graphiques — Couleurs de sécurité et signaux de sécurité — Signaux de sécurité
enregistrés
ISO 8846:1990, Navires de plaisance — Équipements électriques — Protection contre l'inflammation des
gaz inflammables environnants
ISO 10240:2019, Petits navires — Manuel du propriétaire
IEC 60309-2:1999, Prises de courant pour usages industriels — Partie 2: Règles d’interchangeabilité
dimensionnelle pour les appareils à broches et alvéoles
IEC 60529:1989, Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)
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3 Termes et définitions
Pour les besoins de ce document, les termes et définitions suivants s’appliquent.
L’ISO et l’IEC gèrent des bases de données terminologiques à utiliser pour la normalisation aux adresses
suivantes:
— ISO Online browsing platform: disponible à l’adresse https:// www .iso .org/ obp;
— IEC Electropedia: disponible à l’adresse http:// www .electropedia .org/ .
3.1
masse/terre du bateau
masse de protection
connexion apportée dans un but de sécurité et établie par une connexion électrique reliée à la masse/
terre commune (potentiel de la surface de la terre)
3.2
conducteur de liaison équipotentielle
liaison électrique normalement non active mettant plusieurs masses (3.15) d’une installation à courant
continu et des parties conductrices étrangères (3.33) à un même potentiel ou des potentiels voisins
3.3
borne négative du moteur
borne du moteur, démarreur ou solénoïde sur laquelle le câble négatif de la batterie est connecté
3.4
borne principale de masse/terre
barre principale de masse/terre
borne ou barre principale assurant une connexion pour le conducteur négatif de l’installation d.c., pour
le conducteur de protection a.c. (3.10) et pour le conducteur de liaison à la masse du bateau, établie par
une connexion conductrice (prévue ou accidentelle) avec la masse commune (potentiel de la surface de
la terre)
Note 1 à l'article: Cela peut comprendre toute partie conductrice de la surface mouillée de la coque en contact
permanent avec l’eau, en fonction de la conception générale du système.
3.5
dispositif de protection contre les surintensités
dispositif conçu pour interrompre le circuit lorsque le courant est supérieur à une valeur prédéterminée
pendant une durée prédéterminée
EXEMPLE Un fusible (3.29) ou un disjoncteur.
3.6
dispositif différentiel résiduel
DDR
dispositif électromécanique de coupure ou ensemble de dispositifs conçus pour établir, supporter et
interrompre des courants dans les conditions de service normales et à provoquer l’ouverture des
contacts quand le courant différentiel résiduel atteint, dans des conditions spécifiées, une valeur donnée
Note 1 à l'article: Le DDR est destiné à réduire les risques de blessure des personnes par choc électrique, et
l’endommagement des équipements par des courants de fuite vers la terre ou d’autres circuits.
3.7
transformateur de polarisation
transformateur qui oriente automatiquement le conducteur neutre et les conducteurs actifs (phase)
(3.12) du réseau dans le même sens de polarité que celui du réseau électrique polarisé (3.17) du bateau
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3.8
transformateur d’isolement
transformateur installé sur le circuit d’alimentation depuis le quai d’un bateau et destiné à isoler
électriquement les conducteurs normalement actifs (3.11) et le conducteur de protection (3.10) du bateau
du réseau d’alimentation a.c. depuis le quai
3.9
conducteur neutre
conducteur maintenu intentionnellement au potentiel de la masse et pouvant contribuer au transport
de l’énergie électrique
3.10
conducteur de protection
conducteur de mise à la masse
conducteur ne transportant normalement pas de courant et utilisé dans certaines mesures de
protection contre les chocs électriques et destiné à relier électriquement les parties suivantes des
appareils électriques à la masse/terre du bateau et au conducteur a.c. de mise à la masse via la ligne
d’alimentation du quai:
a) les parties conductrices exposées (3.15) d’appareils électriques (masses);
b) les parties conductrices étrangères (3.33);
c) la borne principale de mise à la masse (terre);
d) les électrode(s) de terre;
e) la borne de mise à la terre d’une source, ou un neutre artificiel
3.11
conducteur actif
conducteur affecté à la transmission de l’énergie électrique, y compris un conducteur neutre (3.9)
3.12
conducteur actif (de phase)
conducteur maintenu à une différence de potentiel avec le conducteur neutre (3.9) ou le conducteur de
protection (3.10)
Note 1 à l'article: Dans un circuit qui n’a pas de conducteur neutre ou de conducteur de protection, tous les
conducteurs sont considérés comme actifs.
3.13
protégé contre l’inflammation
conçu et fabriqué pour fournir une protection contre l’inflammation des gaz
inflammables environnants
Note 1 à l'article: La protection contre l’inflammation des gaz inflammables environnants est couverte par
l’ISO 8846:1990.
3.14
tension de l’installation
tension nominale fournie au bateau depuis une source d’énergie électrique
3.15
partie conductrice exposée
partie conductrice d’un appareil électrique, susceptible d’être touchée, et qui n’est pas normalement
sous tension, mais peut le devenir lorsque l’isolation principale est défaillante
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3.16
tableau de distribution
tableau électrique
ensemble de dispositifs destinés à réguler et/ou à distribuer l’énergie électrique
Note 1 à l'article: Cela peut comprendre des dispositifs tels que des disjoncteurs, des fusibles (3.29), commutateurs,
instruments et indicateurs.
3.17
circuit polarisé
circuit dans lequel les conducteurs actifs (3.11) (phase et neutre) sont reliés dans la même relation avec
toutes les bornes sur les appareils ou les récepteurs (socles de connexion) d’un circuit
3.18
schéma de distribution d.c. bipolaire totalement isolé
schéma dans lequel les deux pôles, positif et négatif sont isolés de la masse (terre), c’est-à-dire non
connectés à l’eau par l’intermédiaire d’une coque métallique, du système de propulsion ni reliés à la
terre par le conducteur de protection a.c. (3.10)
Note 1 à l'article: Certains schémas peuvent utiliser une liaison à la masse momentanée pour le démarrage du
moteur et peuvent rester isolés.
3.19
autolimitant
dispositif dont la puissance maximale est limitée à une valeur spécifiée par ses caractéristiques
magnétiques ou électriques
3.20
schéma de distribution d.c. bipolaire à masse négative
schéma dans lequel le pôle négatif du schéma d.c. est connecté à la masse
3.21
socle de connecteur pour l’alimentation de quai
socle de connecteur conçu pour être monté sur un bateau, de type mâle étanche avec capuchon
protecteur, pour le raccordement de la prise mobile (femelle) située, à l’extrémité du câble d’alimentation
depuis le quai et destiné à établir le raccordement pour la transmission de l’énergie électrique
3.22
disjoncteur à déclenchement libre
appareil mécanique de connexion capable d’établir, de supporter et d’interrompre le courant dans
des conditions normales du circuit, ainsi que d’établir, de supporter pendant une durée spécifiée et
d’interrompre le courant dans des conditions anormales de circuit spécifiées comme celles d’une
surcharge ou d’un court-circuit, et conçu de manière à ne pas pouvoir être remis en marche en
outrepassant le mécanisme d’interruption du courant
3.23
accessible
que l’on peut atteindre pour l’inspection, le démontage ou la maintenance sans avoir à démonter un
élément permanent de la structure du bateau
3.24
facilement accessible
que l’on peut atteindre rapidement et en toute sécurité, sans l’utilisation d’outils
3.25
gaine
revêtement de protection continu, uniforme, de forme tubulaire, en matériau métallique ou non
métallique, enveloppant un ou plusieurs conducteurs isolés
Note 1 à l'article: Des exemples de matériaux appropriés comprennent le caoutchouc moulé, le plastique moulé,
une gaine tissée ou un tube flexible.
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3.26
conduit
élément d’un système de canalisation fermé de section droite circulaire ou non, destiné à la mise en
place et/ou au remplacement, par tirage, de conducteurs et/ou de câbles isolés dans les installations
électriques
3.27
goulotte
ensemble d’enveloppes fermées, munie d’un fond avec un couvercle amovible et destiné à la protection
complète de conducteurs, câbles ou cordons isolés, ainsi qu’au logement d’autres appareils électriques
3.28
disjoncteur bipolaire
dispositif destiné à interrompre simultanément le conducteur neutre (3.9) et le conducteur actif (de phase)
(3.12) dans un circuit, en cas de dépassement du courant assigné pendant une période prédéterminée
3.29
fusible
dispositif de protection qui interrompt le circuit de manière irréversible lorsque le courant atteint une
valeur spécifique pendant un temps spécifique
[SOURCE: ISO 8820‑1:2014, 3.2, modifiée – La Note 1 à l’article a été supprimée.]
3.30
isolateur galvanique
dispositif pouvant être monté en série avec le conducteur de protection a.c. (3.10) du câble de la ligne
d’alimentation de quai afin de bloquer le courant galvanique d.c. à basse tension, mais permettant le
passage du courant a.c. normalement associé au conducteur de protection
3.31
convertisseur
dispositif alimenté par une source d.c. principalement conçu pour fournir un courant a.c. sous une
tension et une fréquence requise
3.32
convertisseur/chargeur
dispositif conçu soit pour un courant a.c. au circuit électrique du bateau ou pour utiliser le circuit
a.c. de distribution électrique du bateau afin de charger ou entretenir une ou plusieurs batteries
d’accumulateurs fournissant du courant d.c
3.33
partie conductrice étrangère
partie conductrice pouvant introduire une tension, généralement celle de la masse/terre, et ne faisant
pas partie de l’installation électrique
3.34
plaque de masse
dispositif destiné à conduire le courant électrique depuis un élément conducteur du bateau jusqu’à à l’eau
3.35
bateau
petit navire
bateau de plaisance, et autre bateau utilisant un équipement similaire, et d'une longueur de coque (L )
H
inférieure ou égale à 24 m
Note 1 à l'article: La méthodologie de mesurage de la longueur de coque est définie dans l'ISO 8666.
[SOURCE: ISO 8666:2020, 3.15, modifié – La Note 1 à l'article a été ajoutée.]
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4 Exigences générales pour les circuits, d.c. et a.c
4.1 La coque d’un bateau métallique ne doit pas être utilisée comme un conducteur du circuit.
4.2 Les bateaux équipés à la fois de circuits d.c. et a.c. doivent avoir des circuits de distribution
comportant des tableaux électriques séparés, ou un tableau électrique commun avec un cloisonnement
ou tout autre moyen positif permettant de séparer clairement les circuits a.c. et d.c. l’un de l’autre,
lesquels doivent être clairement identifiés.
4.3 Des schémas électriques permettant d’identifier les circuits, les composants et les conducteurs
doivent être fournis avec le bateau.
Après avoir finalisé une installation a.c., il est recommandé d’effectuer un essai du circuit conformément
à l’Annexe C.
4.4 Les commutateurs et commandes doivent porter un marquage indiquant leur usage, sauf si le but
du commutateur est évident et si son utilisation ne peut pas, en conditions normales, créer une condition
dangereuse.
5 Exigences générales pour les circuits d.c
5.1 Le schéma de distribution doit être soit un schéma d.c. bipolaire totalement isolé, soit un schéma
d.c. bipolaire à masse négative. Les parties de câblage fixés sur le moteur peuvent utiliser le bloc moteur
comme conducteur de mise à la masse.
Pour les schémas d.c. avec masse négative, la borne principale de mise à la masse/terre doit être:
a) la borne négative du moteur; ou
b) une barre principale de mise à la masse d’un courant admissible suffisant.
Les schémas ayant des bancs de batteries multiples doivent avoir une borne négative commune. Les
exceptions à cette exigence sont les circuits électriques dédiés isolés du circuit du bateau, par exemple
les systèmes de propulsion électriques clairement identifiés comme faisant partie du circuit isolé.
5.2 Un conducteur de liaison équipotentielle, si installé, doit être raccordé à la borne principale de
masse/terre du bateau.
5.3 Des dispositifs de protection, comme des disjoncteurs à déclenchement libre ou des fusibles,
doivent être installés à la source d’électricité, par exemple au niveau du tableau de distribution (tableau
électrique), afin d’interrompre toutes les surintensités dans les conducteurs du circuit avant que la
chaleur n’endommage l’isolant des conducteurs, les raccordements ou les bornes du circuit de câblage.
5.3.1 La sélection, la disposition et les caractéristiques de performance des équipements électriques
doivent garantir:
a) une continuité maximale du service des circuits vitaux en cas de défaut de fonctionnement dans les
autres circuits par l’utilisation sélective des divers dispositifs de protection; et
b) la protection des équipements électriques et des circuits contre les dommages dus aux surintensités
par coordination des caractéristiques électriques du circuit ou du dispositif et des caractéristiques
de disjonction des dispositifs de protection.
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5.4 Tous les équipements d.c. doivent pouvoir fonctionner dans les plages de tension aux bornes de la
batterie allant de 75 % à 133 % de la tension nominale aux bornes de la batterie, par exemple:
— pour un schéma 12 V: de 9 V à 16 V;
— pour un schéma 24 V: de 18 V à 32 V;
— pour un schéma 48 V: de 36 V à 64 V.
EXCEPTION Lorsque le circuit comporte des équipements nécessitant une tension minimale plus élevée,
la tension minimale donnée doit être utilisée pour le calcul de la section des conducteurs conformément
à l’Annexe A.
5.5 La longueur et la section des conducteurs de chaque circuit doivent être telles que la chute de
tension calculée ne dépasse pas 10 % de la tension nominale.
5.6 Les appareils essentiels à la sécurité pour lesquels la chute de tension est critique, doivent être
alimentés sous la tension appropriée pour atteindre la performance assignée.
NOTE 1 Voir l’Annexe A pour le calcul de la chute de tension.
NOTE 2 Une chute de tension de 3 % est acceptable pour ce type d’installation.
NOTE 3 Des exemples d’installations qui peuvent dépendre d’une chute de tension minimale comprennent:
a) les conducteurs principaux du tableau de distribution/tableau électrique;
b) les feux de navigation;
c) les ventilateurs de cale; et
d) les pompes de cale.
6 Exigences générales pour les circuits a.c
6.1 L’isolant du conducteur de protection doit être de couleur verte ou verte à bande jaune. Aucune de
ces deux couleurs ne doit être utilisée pour des conducteurs actifs.
NOTE Le conducteur de liaison équipotentielle de l’installation électrique d.c. comporte également un isolant
de couleur verte ou verte à bandes jaunes et il est raccordé à diverses parties accessibles exposées des appareils
électriques d.c., à d’autres éléments conducteurs étrangers et à la masse/terre du pôle négatif de l’installation d.c.
6.2 Pour un bateau ayant un circuit d.c. complètement isolé, le conducteur de protection a.c. doit être
relié à:
a) la coque, pour un bateau à coque métallique;
b) la plaque de masse/terre extérieure du bateau, pour un bateau à coque non conductrice.
6.3 Le ou les conducteurs de protection du circuit a.c. doivent comporter une borne finale (unique)
de connexion à la coque pour les bateaux à coque métallique, ou être raccordés à la borne principale de
terre/masse du bateau pour les bateaux à coque non métallique.
6.4 Sur les coques métalliques, la borne de connexion du conducteur de protection doit être située au-
dessus du niveau prévisible de toute d’accumulation d’eau.
6.5 Les enveloppes ou boîtiers métalliques contenant des appareils électriques a.c. installés à demeure
doivent être reliés la borne principale de terre/masse par un conducteur de protection équipotentiel (PE).
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6.6 Les différents circuits ne doivent pas pouvoir être alimentés pa
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General requirements, DC and AC systems . 5
5 General requirements, DC systems . 6
6 General requirements, AC systems . 7
7 Marking, AC systems . 8
8 Batteries, DC systems . 9
9 Battery-disconnect switch, DC systems .11
10 Power source options, AC systems .11
11 Inverters and inverter/chargers, AC systems .12
12 Overcurrent protection, DC systems .13
13 Overcurrent protection, AC systems .14
13.1 General .14
13.2 Supply circuits .14
13.3 Branch circuits .14
14 Ground-fault protection/earth-leakage protection, AC systems .15
15 Panel boards (switchboards), DC and AC systems .15
16 Panel boards (switchboards), AC systems .15
17 Conductors, DC and AC systems .15
18 Conductors, DC systems .16
19 Conductors, AC systems .16
20 System wiring, DC and AC systems .17
21 System wiring, DC systems .19
22 Socket outlets, DC systems .19
23 Socket outlets, AC systems .19
24 Appliances and equipment, AC systems .19
25 Ignition protection, DC and AC systems .19
26 Owner’s manual.20
Annex A (normative) Conductor requirements .21
Annex B (normative) Instructions to be included with owner's manual .23
Annex C (informative) Recommended system tests .24
Annex D (informative) Typical AC system diagrams .25
Annex E (informative) Overcurrent protection location options.32
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered .34
Bibliography .35
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Foreword
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This fifth edition of ISO 13297 cancels and replaces ISO 13297:2014 and ISO 10133:2012, which have
been technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous editions are as follows:
— combined the standard for alternating current (ISO 13297:2014) and the standard for direct current
(ISO 10133:2012) into a single marine electrical standard.
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FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/FDIS 13297:2020(E)
Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating and direct
current installations
IMPORTANT — The colours represented in the electronic file of this document can be neither
viewed on screen nor printed as true representations. For the purposes of colour matching,
see ISO 3864-4, which provides colorimetric and photometric properties together with, as a
guideline, references from colour order systems.
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for the design, construction and installation of the following
types of DC and AC electrical systems, installed on small craft either individually or in combination:
a) extra-low-voltage direct current (DC) electrical systems that operate at nominal potentials of
50 V DC or less;
b) single-phase alternating current (AC) systems that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding
AC 250 V.
This document does not cover the following:
— electrical propulsion systems of direct current less than 1 500 V DC, single-phase alternating
current up to 1 000 V AC, and three­phase alternating current up to 1 00 V AC, which are addressed
by ISO 16315;
— any conductor that is part of an outboard engine assembly and that does not extend beyond the
outboard engine manufacturers supplied cowling;
— three-phase AC installations that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding 500 V AC, which are
addressed by IEC 60092-507.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 7010:2019, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs
ISO 8846:1990, Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding
flammable gases
ISO 10240:2019, Small craft — Owner’s manual
IEC 60309-2:1999, Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes — Part 2: Dimensional
interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
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— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
craft’s ground/earth
protective ground
connection, provided for safety purposes, that is established by a conducting connection with the
common ground/earth (potential of the earth's surface)
3.2
equipotential bonding conductor
normally non-current-carrying conductor used to put various exposed conductive parts (3.15) of direct
current electrical devices and extraneous conductive parts (3.33) at a substantially equal potential
3.3
engine negative terminal
terminal on the engine, starter or solenoid to which the negative battery cable is connected
3.4
main grounding
earthing point
main point that provides connection for the DC negative conductor, AC protective grounding conductor
(3.10) and bonding conductor to the craft's ground that is established by a conducting connection
(intended or accidental) with the common ground (potential of the earth's surface)
Note 1 to entry: It can include any conductive part of the wetted surface of the hull in permanent contact with the
water, depending on the overall system design.
3.5
overcurrent protection device
device designed to interrupt the circuit when the current flow exceeds a predetermined value for a
predetermined time
EXAMPLE A fuse (3.29) or circuit breaker.
3.6
residual current device
RCD
electro-mechanical switching device or association of devices designed to make, carry and break
currents under normal service conditions and to cause the opening of contacts when the residual
current attains a given value under specified conditions
Note 1 to entry: RCDs serve to reduce the risk of injury to people from electrical shock hazard, and damage to
equipment from leakage of stray currents to earth or to other circuits.
3.7
polarization transformer
transformer that automatically orientates the neutral and active (phase) conductors (3.12) in the system
in the same polarity orientation as the polarized system (3.17) of the craft
3.8
isolation transformer
transformer installed in the shore power supply circuit on a craft to electrically isolate all the normally
live conductors (3.11) and the protective conductor (3.10) on the craft from the AC system conductors of
the shore power supply
3.9
neutral conductor
conductor intentionally maintained at ground potential and capable of contributing to the transmission
of electrical energy
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3.10
protective conductor
protective grounding conductor
conductor, not normally carrying current, used for some measure of protection against electric shock,
for electrically connecting any of the following parts of electrical equipment to the craft's ground/earth
and to the shore AC grounding conductor through the shore power cable:
a) exposed conductive parts of electrical equipment;
b) extraneous conductive parts (3.33);
c) the main grounding (earthing) terminal;
d) earth electrode(s);
e) the earth point of a source, or an artificial neutral
3.11
live conductor
conductor or conductive part intended to be energized in normal use, including a neutral conductor (3.9)
3.12
active (phase) conductor
conductor that is maintained at a difference of potential from the neutral or protective conductor (3.10)
Note 1 to entry: In a system that does not include a neutral or protective conductor, all conductors are considered
active conductors.
3.13
ignition-protected
designed and constructed to give protection against ignition of surrounding
flammable gases
Note 1 to entry: The protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases is covered in ISO 8846:1990.
3.14
system voltage
nominal voltage supplied to the craft from a power source
3.15
exposed conductive part
conductive part of electrical equipment, which can be touched and which is not normally live, but which
can become live under fault conditions
3.16
panel board
switchboard
assembly of devices for the purpose of controlling and/or distributing electrical power
Note 1 to entry: It can include devices such as circuit breakers, fuses (3.29), switches, instruments, and indicators.
3.17
polarized system
system in which the live conductors (3.11) (active and neutral) are connected in the same relation to all
terminals on devices or receptacles (socket outlets) in a circuit
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3.18
fully insulated two-wire DC system
system in which both positive and negative poles remain isolated from the ground (earth), e.g. not
connected to the water through a metallic hull, the propulsion system or earthed through the AC
protective conductor (3.10)
Note 1 to entry: Some systems can use a momentary ground connection for engine starting purposes and can
remain isolated.
3.19
self-limiting
device whose maximum output is restricted to a specified value by its magnetic or electrical
characteristics
3.20
two-wire DC system with negative ground
system in which the DC negative is connected to the ground
3.21
shore power appliance inlet
fitting designed for mounting on a craft, of a shrouded male type, to connect to the female connector
on the craft end of the shore power cable in order to make the electrical connection for transmission of
electrical energy
3.22
trip-free circuit breaker
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 overload or short circuit, and which is designed so that the
resetting means cannot be manually held in place to override the current-interrupting mechanism
3.23
accessible
capable of being reached for inspection, removal or maintenance without removal of permanent craft
structure
3.24
readily accessible
capable of being reached for use, inspection, removal or maintenance without the use of tools
3.25
sheath
uniform and continuous tubular protective covering of metallic or non­metallic material around one or
more insulated conductors
Note 1 to entry: Examples of appropriate materials include moulded rubber, moulded plastic, woven sleeving or
flexible tubing.
3.26
conduit
part of a closed wiring system of circular or non-circular cross-section for insulated conductors and/or
cables in electrical installations, allowing them to be drawn in and/or replaced
3.27
cable trunking
system of closed enclosures comprising a base with a removable cover intended for the complete
surrounding of insulated conductors, cables, cords and for the accommodation of other electrical
equipment
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3.28
double-pole circuit breaker
device intended to interrupt both the neutral and active (phase) conductors (3.12) in a circuit
simultaneously when a designated current is exceeded for a predetermined time
3.29
fuse
protective device that interrupts the circuit irreversibly when the current flow reaches a specified
value for a specific time
[SOURCE: ISO 8820-1:2014, 3.2, modified – Note 1 to entry has been deleted.]
3.30
galvanic isolator
device which can be installed in series with the AC protective conductor (3.10) of the shore power cable
to block low voltage DC galvanic current flow, but permits the passage of AC normally associated with
the protective conductor
3.31
inverter
device powered by a DC source, designed primarily to provide AC power at a required voltage and
frequency
3.32
inverter/charger
device designed to supply either AC power to a craft’s electrical system or to utilize the craft’s AC
electrical distribution system to charge or maintain a battery or batteries supplying DC
3.33
extraneous conductive part
conductive part liable to introduce a potential, generally ground/earth potential, and not forming part
of the electrical installation
3.34
ground plate
means to conduct the electrical current from a craft's conductive element to the water
4 General requirements, DC and AC systems
4.1 The hull of a metallic hull craft shall not be used as a circuit conductor.
4.2 Craft equipped with both DC and AC electrical systems shall have their distribution from either
separate panel boards, or from a common one with a partition, or from other positive means to separate
clearly the AC and DC sections from each other, and these shall be clearly identified.
4.3 Wiring diagrams to identify circuits, components and conductors shall be included with the craft.
After completing an AC installation, it is recommended to perform a system test according to Annex C.
4.4 Switches and controls shall be marked to indicate their function, unless the purpose of the switch
is obvious and its operation cannot, under normal operating conditions, cause a hazardous condition.
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5 General requirements, DC systems
5.1 The system type shall be either a fully insulated two wire DC system or a two-wire DC system with
negative ground. Engine-mounted wiring systems can use the engine block as the grounded conductor.
For DC systems with a negative ground, the main grounding/earthing point shall be either:
a) the engine negative terminal; or
b) a main grounding bus of sufficient current carrying capacity.
Systems with multiple battery banks shall have a common negative connection. Exceptions to this
are for dedicated power systems isolated from craft systems, e.g. propulsion systems that are clearly
identified as part of the isolated system.
5.2 An equipotential bonding conductor, if fitted, shall be connected to the craft's main grounding/
earthing point.
5.3 Protective devices such as trip free circuit breakers or fuses shall be provided at the source of
power, e.g. the panel board (switchboard), to interrupt any overload current in the circuit conductors
before heat can damage conductor insulation, connections or wiring system terminals.
5.3.1 The selection, arrangement and performance characteristics shall allow:
a) maximum continuity of service to healthy circuits when fault conditions exist in other circuits,
through selective operation of the various protective devices; and
b) protection of electrical equipment and circuits from damage due to overcurrents, by coordination
of the electrical characteristics of the circuit or apparatus and the tripping characteristics of the
protective devices.
5.4 All DC equipment shall be capable of function within a voltage range of 75 % to 133 % of nominal
voltage at the battery terminals, e.g.:
— for a 12 V system: 9 V to 16 V;
— for a 24 V system: 18 V to 32 V;
— for a 48 V system: 36 V to 64 V.
EXCEPTION  Where the circuit includes equipment requiring a higher minimum voltage, the specified
minimum voltage shall be used in the calculation of the conductor size in accordance with Annex A.
5.5 The length and cross sectional area of conductors in each circuit shall be such that the calculated
voltage drop shall not exceed 10 % of the nominal voltage.
5.6 Equipment vital to safety, where the voltage drop is critical, shall be supplied with the proper
voltage to achieve the rated performance.
NOTE 1 See Annex A for voltage drop calculations.
NOTE 2 A 3 % voltage drop is acceptable for this equipment.
NOTE 3 Examples of circuits that may be dependent on a minimum voltage drop include:
a) panel board/switchboard main conductors;
b) navigation lights;
c) bilge blowers;
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d) bilge pumps.
6 General requirements, AC systems
6.1 The protective conductor insulation shall be green or green with a yellow stripe. Neither colour
shall be used for current-carrying conductors.
NOTE The equipotential bonding conductor of the DC electrical system also uses green or green with a
yellow stripe insulation and is connected to various exposed conductive parts of DC electrical devices, other
extraneous conductive parts and the DC negative ground/earth.
6.2 For craft having a fully insulated DC system, the AC protective conductor shall be connected to:
a) for metallic hulled craft, the hull;
b) for non-conductive hulls, the craft's external ground/earth or ground plate.
6.3 The AC protective conductor(s) shall be provided with a final (single) connection to the hull of a
metallic hull craft, or, if the craft has a non­metallic hull, to the main grounding/earthing point of the craft.
6.4 On metallic hulls, the point of connection of the protective conductor shall be located above any
anticipated water accumulation.
6.5 Metallic housings or enclosures of permanently installed AC electrical appliances shall be
connected to the protective conductor system in the craft.
6.6 Individual circuits shall not be capable of being energized by more than one source of electrical
power at a time. Each shore power inlet, generator or inverter is a separate source of electrical power.
The transfer from one power source circuit to another shall be made by a means which opens all current-
carrying conductors, active (phase) and neutral, before closing the alternate source circuit, to prevent
arc-over between contacts, and should be interlocked by mechanical or electromechanical means. A
device that simultaneously breaks both current carrying conductors, active (phase) and neutral, shall be
used when changing power sources.
The requirements for overcurrent protection are found in Clause 13. A combination of power sources
can be used provided that:
a) the device is constructed and tested to an applicable recognized standard;
b) the device includes protection to prevent backfeeding to shore power (anti­islanding protection);
c) the device includes personnel protection against backfeeding;
d) the installation is performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6.7 Energized parts of electrical equipment shall be guarded against accidental contact by the use of
enclosures conforming to at least IEC 60529:1989-IP 2X or other protective means which shall not be
used for non-electrical equipment. Access to energized parts of the electrical system shall require the use
of hand tools or be at least IP 2X, unless otherwise specified. A suitable warning sign shall be displayed
(see 7.2).
6.8 The neutral conductor shall be grounded (earthed) only at the source of power, i.e. at the onboard
generator, the secondary of the isolation or polarization transformer, the shore power connection or
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inverter. The shore power neutral shall be grounded (earthed) through the shore power cable and shall
not be grounded (earthed) on board the craft or:
a) for systems using an isolation transformer or polarization transformer, both the generator
or inverter neutral and the transformer secondary neutrals may be grounded at the AC main
grounding bus instead of at the generator, inverter, or transformer secondaries;
b) for systems using an isolation transformer or polarization transformer, or no shore power
provision, both the generator or inverter neutral and the transformer secondary neutrals may be
ungrounded provided double­pole protection and switching is installed.
6.9 When a galvanic isolator is fitted in the protective conductor, failure of the isolator shall not result
in an open circuit.
6.10 If the polarity of the system must be maintained for the proper operation of the electrical devices
in the system, reverse polarity
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