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sentences known as GGA and HDT. Additional sentences like RMC, ROT and VTG are
accepted.
These strings must be sent preferably every 0.1 second, at least every second.
Position and heading must be according to the definitions in Chapter 2.1.1.1 and Chapter
2.1.1.2 of this Section.
2.2
2.2.1
General Software Tests
Equipment Documentation
The following documents must be provided for admittance and must be shipped with
every navigation system:
• user manual
• installation manual
• service manual.
The following documents and files must be provided during the admittance
procedure and are not required for end users:
• design specification
• software style guide
• certificates of third party software components or test and simulation protocols.
The documents and files provided must allow for a complete verification of
compliance with these technical specifications.
A user's manual shall be shipped with every information mode system.
2.2.2
Endurance Test
The navigation system must pass an endurance test of 48 hours of uninterrupted
operation under normal operating conditions. The system must provide standard interfaces
for performance and resource monitoring during operation. Monitoring the system must
show no indication of system instability, memory leaking or any kind of performance loss
over time. Navigation systems supporting additional services while running in navigation
mode must provide the necessary test equipment including all documents mentioned in
Chapter 1.7 of this Section.
3.
3.1
Changes to Certified Systems
General Requirements
Navigation systems installed on board must be functionally equivalent to a system
certified by authorities. For every system the navigation system provider must ship a
statement of compliance with the Inland ECDIS technical specifications and its functional
equivalence to the certified system.
The competent authority is entitled to check Inland ECDIS compliance of installed
systems at any time.
3.2
Hardware and Software Changes
The navigation system provider may change software or hardware as long as Inland
ECDIS compliance is maintained. Changes must be fully documented and submitted to the
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