This document describes the operation and requirements of a ship's navigation lighting system. When the double pole switch is closed, the navigation light illuminates. If the navigation light or fuse fails, the circuit remains intact through a resistance and the light does not fail. There is also an emergency supply that can be switched to if the main supply fails. Requirements include the lighting being accessible and protected by switches and fuses, as well as indicators for light failure.
This document describes the operation and requirements of a ship's navigation lighting system. When the double pole switch is closed, the navigation light illuminates. If the navigation light or fuse fails, the circuit remains intact through a resistance and the light does not fail. There is also an emergency supply that can be switched to if the main supply fails. Requirements include the lighting being accessible and protected by switches and fuses, as well as indicators for light failure.
This document describes the operation and requirements of a ship's navigation lighting system. When the double pole switch is closed, the navigation light illuminates. If the navigation light or fuse fails, the circuit remains intact through a resistance and the light does not fail. There is also an emergency supply that can be switched to if the main supply fails. Requirements include the lighting being accessible and protected by switches and fuses, as well as indicators for light failure.
closed the navigation light is illuminated. Current in the relay circuit causes the relay coil to energise so contact 'a' ,may be attracted to 'b'. A low voltage lamp only is needed for the indicating lamp, so there is a small voltage drop across that part of the circuit. If the indicating lamp fails the circuit is completed through the resistance C, so the navigation light does not fail. If the navigation light fails, or if a fuse blows the current in the circuit ceases and the relay de-energises. Contact 'a' springs back to contact 'b' and the buer circuit is completed. In case of failure of ships mains, the double pole switch may be switched over to emergency supply. Requirements Circuit supplied from distribution board provided for that purpose which is easily accessible to the officer of the watch. Must be connected directly or through a transformer to the main or emergency switchboard. No switches in between. Provision on the bridge to transfer lights to alternative source of supply. Each navigation light must be controlled and protected at both poles by a switch and fuse, or circuit breaker, mounted ON the distribution board. Each provided with automatic indication of etinction of light by aural and!or visual indication. "he visual device must be so connected that its failure does not etinguish the navigation light circuit