Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations (ISO 13297:2020)

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.

Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme - Wechselstrom- und Gleichstromanlagen (ISO 13297:2020)

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen für die Auslegung, die Herstellung und die Installation der folgenden Arten von elektrischen Gleich  und Wechselstromanlagen fest, die entweder einzeln oder in Kombination in dem Wasserfahrzeug eingebaut sind:
a)   elektrische Kleinspannungs-Gleichstrom-(DC )Systeme, die mit Nennpotenzialen von bis zu DC 50 V betrieben werden;
b)   einphasige Wechselstrom-(AC )Systeme, die mit einer Spannung betrieben werden, die AC 250 V nicht überschreitet.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für:
   elektrische Antriebssysteme mit Gleichstrom von weniger als 1 500 V DC, einphasigem Wechselstrom bis 1 000 V AC und Dreiphasen-Wechselstrom bis 1 000 V AC, die in ISO 16315 behandelt werden;
   Leiter, die Teil einer Außenbordmotor-Anlage sind und nicht über die vom Außenbordmotor-Hersteller gelieferte Motorhaube hinausreichen;
   Dreiphasen-Wechselstromanlagen, die mit einer Nennspannung betrieben werden, die 500 V AC nicht übersteigt, und die in IEC 60092 507 behandelt werden.

Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations à courant alternatif continu (ISO 13297:2020)

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.

Mala plovila - Električni sistemi - Inštalacije za izmenični in enosmerni tok (ISO 13297:2020)

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Published
Public Enquiry End Date
21-Oct-2018
Publication Date
03-May-2021
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
22-Apr-2021
Due Date
27-Jun-2021
Completion Date
04-May-2021

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021
01-junij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 10133:2017
SIST EN ISO 13297:2018
Mala plovila - Električni sistemi - Inštalacije za izmenični in enosmerni tok (ISO
13297:2020)
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations (ISO
13297:2020)
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme - Wechselstrom- und
Gleichstromanlagen (ISO 13297:2020)
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations à courant alternatif continu (ISO
13297:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13297:2021
ICS:
47.020.60 Električna oprema ladij in Electrical equipment of ships
konstrukcij na morju and of marine structures
47.080 Čolni Small craft
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN ISO 13297:2021


EN ISO 13297
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

April 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.080 Supersedes EN ISO 10133:2017, EN ISO 13297:2018
English Version

Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct
current installations (ISO 13297:2020)
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme -
à courant alternatif et continu (ISO 13297:2020) Wechselstrom- und Gleichstromanlagen (ISO
13297:2020)
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered . 4

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EN ISO 13297:2021 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 13297:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 188 "Small
craft" in collaboration with CCMC.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2021, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 10133:2017 and EN ISO 13297:2018.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 13297:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 13297:2021 without any modification.

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request
M/542 C(2015) 8736 final to provide one voluntary means of conforming to Essential Requirements of
Directive 2013/53/EU.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements
of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 2013/53/EU
Essential Requirements of Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of
Remarks/Notes
Directive 2013/53/EU this EN
Annex I, Part A, 5.3 - All clauses except Clause 26, This standard does not deal with
Electrical systems Annex A battery ventilation to prevent the
accumulation of explosive gases
or electric propulsion circuits.
Annex I, Part A, 5.6.1 - Fire Clause 20.6 In respect of routing electrical
protection; general conductors away from exhaust
components and heat sources.
Annex I, Part A, 2.5 - Owner’s Clause 26, Annex B Annex B specifies the information
manual to be included in the owner’s
manual, it does specify the
requirements for the owner’s
manual
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.

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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
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
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
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
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constitute an endorsement.
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expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www .iso .org/ iso/ foreword .html.
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
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 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 inst
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Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating and direct
current installations
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 General requirements, DC and AC Systems . 5
5 General requirements, d.c. Systems . 6
6 General requirements, a.c. Systems . 7
7 Marking, a.c. Systems . 8
8 Batteries, d.c. Systems . 9
9 Battery-disconnect switch, d.c. Systems .10
10 Power source options, AC Systems .11
11 Inverters and inverter/chargers, AC Systems .11
12 Overcurrent protection, d.c. Systems .13
13 Overcurrent protection, a.c. Systems .14
13.1 General .14
13.2 Supply circuits .14
13.3 Branch circuits .14
14 Ground-fault protection/earth-leakage protection, a.c. Systems .14
15 Panel boards (switchboards), d.c. and a.c. Systems.15
16 Panel boards (switchboards), a.c. Systems .15
17 Conductors, d.c. and a.c. Systems .15
18 Conductors, d.c. Systems .15
19 Conductors, a.c. Systems .16
20 System wiring, d.c. and a.c. Systems .17
21 System wiring, d.c. Systems .19
22 Socket outlets, d.c. and d.c. Systems .19
23 Socket outlets, a.c. Systems .19
24 Appliances and equipment, a.c. Systems .19
25 Ignition protection, d.c. and a.c. Systems.19
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 a.c. 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 document was prepared by Technical Committee 188, Small craft.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 13297:2014), which has been technically
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 13297:2018(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. Although the copies of this document
printed by ISO have been produced to correspond (with an acceptable tolerance as judged by the
naked eye) to the requirements of ISO 3864-4, it is not intended that these printed copies be used
for colour matching. Instead, consult ISO 3864-4, which provides colorimetric and photometric
properties together with, as a guideline, references from colour order systems.
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the requirements for the design, construction and installation of
the types of d.c. and a.c. electrical systems described below, either individually or in combination.
a) low-voltage alternating current electrical systems which operate at nominal voltages of less than
250 V single phase and extra-low-voltage direct current (d.c.) electrical systems which operate at
nominal potentials of 50 V d.c. or less on small craft.
b) Single-phase alternating current systems which operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding a.c. 250 V.
It is noted that IEC 60092-507 applies to recreational craft of less than 24 m hull length in respect of
three-phase alternating current installations which operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding a.c. 500 V.
This standard does not cover the following:
— electrical propulsion circuits exceeding 50 V d.c. which are addressed by ISO 16315;
— Any conductor that is part of an outboard engine assembly and which does not extend beyond the
outboard engine manufacturers supplied cowling.
Additional information to be included in the owner's manual is listed in Annex B.
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, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs
ISO 8846, Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases
ISO 10240, Small craft — Owner's manual
IEC 60079-0, Explosive atmospheres — Part 0: General requirements
IEC 60309-2, Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes — Part 2: Dimensional
interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories
IEC 60446, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface marking and identification —
Identification of conductors by colours or numerals
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
ISO 10239, Small craft — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems
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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
— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia .org/
3.1
craft’s 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 of direct
current electrical devices and extraneous conductive parts 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 d.c. negative conductor, a.c. protective grounding conductor
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 may 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, such as a fuse or circuit breaker, designed to interrupt the circuit when the current flow exceeds
a predetermined value for a predetermined time
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 which automatically orientates the neutral and active (phase) conductors in the system in
the same polarity orientation as the polarized system of the craft
3.8
isolation transformer
a transformer installed in the shore power supply circuit on a boat to electrically isolate all the normally
live conductors, and the protective conductor on the boat from the a.c. system conductors of the shore
power supply
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3.9
neutral conductor
conductor intentionally maintained at ground potential and capable of contributing to the transmission
of electrical energy
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 a.c. grounding conductor through the shore power cable:
a) exposed conductive parts of electrical equipment;
b) extraneous conductive parts;
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
3.12
active (phase) conductor
any conductor that is maintained at a difference of potential from the neutral or protective conductor
Note 1 to entry: In a system that does not include a neutral or protective conductor, all conductors are to be
considered active conductors.
3.13
ignition-protected equipment
equipment designed and constructed to give protection against ignition of surrounding flammable
gases as outlined in ISO 8846
3.14
overcurrent protection device
device designed to interrupt the circuit when the current flow exceeds a predetermined value for a
predetermined time
EXAMPLE A fuse or circuit breaker.
3.15
system voltage(s)
nominal voltage supplied to the a.c. and or a.c. distribution panel board (switchboard) from the
power source
3.16
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
3.17
panel board
switchboard
an assembly of devices for the purpose of controlling and/or distributing electrical power. It may
include devices such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, intruments, and indicators
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3.18
polarized system
system in which the live conductors (active and neutral) are connected in the same relation to all
terminals on devices or receptacles (socket outlets) in a circuit
3.19
fully insulated two-wire D.C. 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 a.c.
protective conductor
Note 1 to entry: Some systems may use a momentary ground connection for engine starting purposes and may
remain isolated.
3.20
self-limiting
device whose maximum output is restricted to a specified value by its magnetic or electrical
characteristics
3.21
two-wire D.C. system with negative ground (earth)
system in which the D.C. negative is connected to the ground through a metallic hull, the propulsion
system or other means
3.22
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
3.23
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
3.24
accessible
capable of being reached for inspection, removal or maintenance without removing the craft's
permanent structure
3.25
readily accessible
capable of being reached quickly and safely for effective use without the use of tools
3.26
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.
3.27
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
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3.28
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
3.29
double-pole circuit breaker
device intended to interrupt both the neutral and active (phase) conductors in a circuit simultaneously
when a designated current is exceeded for a predetermined time
3.30
fuse
protective device that interrupts the circuit irreversibly when the current flow reaches a specified
value for a specific time
[SOURCE: ISO 8820-1:2008, 3.1]
3.31
galvanic isolator
device which can be installed in series with the a.c. protective conductor of the shore power cable to
block low voltage d.c. galvanic current flow, but permit the passage of a.c. normally associated with the
protective conductor
3.32
inverter
device powered by a d.c. source, designed primarily to provide a.c. at a required voltage and frequency
3.33
inverter/charger
device designed to supply either a.c. power to a craft’s electrical system or to utilize the craft’s a.c.
electrical distribution system to charge or maintain a battery or batteries supplying d.c.
3.34
extraneous conductive part
conductive part liable to introduce a potential, generally earth potential, and not forming part of the
electrical installation
3.35
ground plate
means to conduct the electrical current from a boats 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 d.c and a.c. electrical systems shall have their distribution from either
separate panel boards or from a common one with a partition or other positive means provided to
separate clearly the a.c. and d.c. sections from each other, and shall be clearly identified. Wiring diagrams
to identify circuits, components and conductors shall be included with the craft.
NOTE After completing an a.c. installation it is recommended to perform a system test according to Annex C.
4.3 Switches and controls shall be marked to indicate their function, unless the purpose of the switch is
obvious and if operation of the switch could not, under normal operating conditions, cause a hazardous
condition.
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5 General requirements, d.c. Systems
5.1 The system type shall be either a fully insulated two wire d.c. system or a two-wire d.c. system with
negative ground. Engine-mounted wiring systems can use the engine block as the grounded conductor.
For d.c. 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 boat system e.g. propulsion system 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 panelboard (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 be such that:
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 d.c. 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. See 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.
Examples of circuits that are dependent on a minimum voltage drop include:
a) panel board/switchboard main conductors;
b) navigation lights;
c) bilge blowers; and
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d) bilge pumps.
6 General requirements, a.c. 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 d.c. electrical system also uses green or green with a
yellow stripe insulation and is connected to various exposed conductive parts of d.c. electrical devices, other
extraneous conductive parts and the d.c. negative ground/earth.
6.2 For craft having a fully insulated d.c. system, the a.c. protective conductor shall be connected to:
a) the hull of a metallic hulled craft;
b) for non-conductive hulls, the craft's external ground/earth or ground plate.
6.3 The a.c. 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 a.c. 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 Clause13. 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; and
d) the installation is performed accor
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