Marine Industry Testing

Elite provides EMC, electrical, and environmental stress testing for manufacturers of marine electrical and electronic systems.  Elite conducts the tests commonly required for marine electronic systems such as IEC 60092-504 and IEC 60533.

Through our experience with testing marine electronics, Elite has also established the familiarity with the marine classification societies and their processes. Elite routinely conducts test with clients and classification society representative on site to validate and witness testing.   

Component level EMC testing is performed in Elite’s shielded and RF absorber lined rooms and bench test stations. Elite’s largest room is configured for testing very large equipment such as shipboard controls for commercial ships as well as for military systems per MIL-STD-461. This room is also used to test small boats and water craft for radio frequency susceptibility and emissions.  Elite also conducts in-situ testing on boats for radio frequency emissions at low RF ambient water sites throughout the country and often near manufacturers facilities. Elite’s environmental stress testing laboratory includes six large electro-dynamic vibration tables, HALT testing, and multiple temperature/humidity chambers for climatic simulation.  

Elite’s A2LA and NVLAP accreditations cover the marine industry tests for electromagnetic compatibility, electrical, and mechanical stress. A summary of the test methods and standards applying to marine electronics (IACS E10) are listed in Table I below.  The test methods cited in the marine standards are included on Elite’s scope of accreditation. A reference to the particular scope of accreditation for each test method is included on Table II.

Table I. Typical Marine Industry
EMC and Environmental Stress Standards and Requirements

Table II. Summary of Elite Accredited Tests

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