Several ranges of Harting Ethernet switches now have approval for use on board ships under the ship certification scheme administered by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

The product approval applies to areas such as machine rooms, decks and bridges.

Requirements of the standard for navigation and wireless  communication equipment for maritime shipping (DIN EN 60945:2003-07) have also been confirmed for the respective products.

Switches covered are eCon 2030-A, eCon 2040-A, eCon 2050-A, eCon 3080-A, eCon 3080-A1, eCon 3080-A4, sCon 3100-AA, mCon 3100-AAV, mCon 3082-ADV and mCon 3082-AEV.

For more info, see www.harting.com