E20compartment Flooding Water Level Detectors (Including Sensors) Underline

Guideline No.
: E-20(201705)
E-20 COMPARTMENT FLOODING

WATER LEVEL DETECTORS
(INCLUDING SENSORS)
Issued date: May 9, 2017
© China Classification Society

Foreword:
This Guideline is a part of CCS Rules, which contains technical requirements, inspection and
testing criteria related to classification and statutory survey of marine products.
This Guideline is published and updated by CCS and can be found through http://www.ccs.org.cn .
Comments or suggestions can be sent by email to [email protected] .
Historical versions and release date: E-20(201510) October 20,2015
E-20(201610) October 28,2016
Main changes and effective date:
“IEC 60529” “IEC 60079-0” and “IEC 60079-11” are modified to the current valid version.
E-20(201705) COMPARTMENT FLOODING WATER LEVEL DETECTORS (INCLUDING
SENSORS)
CONTENTS
1 Application ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................... 4
3 Definitions...................................................................................................................................... 4
4 Drawings and documentation......................................................................................................... 5
5 Materials and components ............................................................................................................. 6
6 Technical requirements .................................................................................................................. 6
7 Type test ......................................................................................................................................... 9
8 Unit/batch inspection ................................................................................................................... 27
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COMPARTMENT FLOODING WATER LEVEL DETECTORS (INCLUDING

SENSORS)
1 Application
1.1 This guideline is applicable to the approval and inspection of water level detectors equipped
on single hold cargo ships and bulk carriers other than the passenger ships and bulk carriers
required in Regulation 22-1 and Regulation 25, Chapter II-1 and Regulation 12, Chapter XII of
SOLAS.
1.2 This guideline does not involve the onboard installation and arrangement of water level
detectors.
2 Normative references
The applicable normative references are as follows:

2.1 Regulation 22-1 and Regulation 25, Chapter II-1 and Regulation 12, Chapter XII of
SOLAS1974 and Amendments thereto;
2.2 Resolution MSC.188(79)(2004.12.3) Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on
Bulk Carriers and Single Hold Cargo Ships other than Bulk Carriers;
2.3 MSC.1/Circ.1291(2008.12.9)Guidelines for Flooding Detection Systems on Passenger Ships;
2.4 IACS UI SC180 (Sept2003) (Rev.1May 2004) (Rev.2 Nov 2005) (Rev.3Mar 2012)Hold,
Ballast and Dry Space Water Level Detectors (Chapter II-1/25 and Chapter XII/12) and
Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Bulk Carriers and Single Hold Cargo Ships
other than Bulk Carriers (Resolution MSC.188(79));
2.5 Chapters 1, 2, 3, PART FOUR and Section 7 (sensors), Chapter 2, PART SEVEN of CCS
Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships and Amendments thereto;
2.6 IMO A.1021(26)(2009.12.2)Code on Alerts and Indicator;
2.7 IEC60092-504 (2001-03) Electrical Installations in Ships-Part 504: Special Features-Control
and Instrumentation;
2.8 CCS GD 22-2015 Guidelines for Type Approval Test of Electric and Electronic Products;
2.9 IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV (2001-02) Degrees of Protection Provided
by Enclosures (IP Code);
2.10 IEC60079-0:2007 2011 RLV Explosive Atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General
requirements;
2.11 IEC60079-11:201106 Explosive Atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment Protection by Intrinsic
Safety ‘i’'.
3 Definitions
3.1 The terms and definitions used in this guideline are consistent with those in SOLAS.
3.2 The terms and definitions used in this guideline are consistent with those in CCS Rules for
Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships.
3.3 The terms and definitions used in this guideline are consistent with those in IEC60092-504.
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3.4 The terms and definitions used in this guideline are consistent with those in IMO A. 1021(26).
3.5 Water level detector is a system comprised of sensor and display device, which is used to
detect any water ingress in cargo holds and other spaces and activate the corresponding alarm, as
required by SOLAS Regulation XII/12 or Regulation II-1/22-1 or Regulation II-1/25.
3.6 Sensor is a component which is fitted in monitored spaces and able to activate signals
alarming water flooding in such spaces.
3.7 Water ingress detection pre-alarm means an alarm given when the water level reaches a lower
level in cargo holds or other spaces on bulk carriers or single hold cargo ships.
3.8 water ingress detection main-alarm means an alarm given when the water level reaches the
main alarm level in cargo holds or other spaces on bulk carriers or single hold cargo ships. This is
applicable to SOLAS Regulation XII/12 or Regulation II-1/25; or the unique water level required
by SOLAS Regulation II-1/22-1 which is applicable to the compartments other than cargo holds.
3.9 Visual display means the light device or other devices visible to human eyes under various
illuminated and dim conditions in various spaces or places.
3.10 Audible display means the audible signal detectable in the space from which such signal is
given.
4 Drawings and documentation
4.1 The drawings and documentation to be submitted to CCS for approval:

4.1.1 General plan;
4.1.2 Main parts diagram;
4.1.3 Panel arrangement plan;
4.1.4 Electric circuit and power supply diagrams;
4.1.5 List of elements and devices (including the name, type, specifications, quantity,
manufacturer or brand of elements and devices, the code of elements and devices in the electric
circuit diagram, etc.);
4.1.6 Type test plan;
4.1.7 Product technical specifications or enterprise standard.
4.2 The drawings and documentation to be submitted to CCS for review:
4.2.1 Instructions for use of the product (both in English and Chinese);
4.2.2 Process documents and process flow chart showing quality monitoring points;
4.2.3 Software specification (including programming platform, software type, software version,
etc., applicable to products with programmable elements);
4.2.4 Software flow chart/program block diagram (applicable to products with programmable
elements);
4.2.5 Type, specification and list of qualified suppliers of main raw materials and parts (e.g. sensor,
integrated circuit chip, printed circuit board, semi-conductor element, fuse, switch, power module,
light emitting diode, printed product, insulation paint, etc.);
4.2.6 System wiring diagram or hardware block diagram;
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4.2.7 External wiring diagram;

4.2.8 Nameplate;
4.2.9 Product quality certificates;
4.2.10 Information on the manufacturer’s production capacity and quality system documents.
5 Materials and components
Materials and components should be controlled by the relevant requirements of CCS current rules.
The type and specifications of sensors are to be expressly indicated in the approval certificate and
controlled by the list of approved and qualified suppliers. Where approved sensors are to be
replaced by sensors of other types, CCS product certificate is to be presented or the corresponding
type test is to be performed.
6 Technical requirements
6.1 System components

The water level detector is a system composed of a number of sensors (sensors of explosion-proof
type include safety barrier) and display devices (usually electric control box), among which the
electric control box and safety barrier are installed in safe areas and sensors are installed in
hazardous areas (if they are explosion proof).
6.2 Method of water level detection
6.2.1 Water level may be detected by the following direct or indirect means:
(1)Indirect means of detection: existence of water is determined through physical contact between
water and the detector.
(2)Indirect means of detection: include devices that do not involve physical contact with water.
6.2.2 Water level detection system is to be capable of operating continuously while the ship is
navigating on the sea.
6.3 Requirements for water level detector

6.3.1 The detection system is to provide reliable display when the water reaches the preset level.
Use of sensors capable of detecting two preset levels (warning level and main alarm level) is
allowed.
6.3.2 Requirements for water level detectors on bulk carriers
(1) A visual and audible alarm is to be activated when the water in each cargo hold reaches a level
0.5m above the inner bottom of the cargo hold, and a visual and audible alarm is also to be
activated when the height of water level is not less than 15% of the cargo hold depth and not more
than 2m. For bulk carriers to which SOLAS Regulation XII/9.2 is applicable, only the alarm
device giving the latter alarm is required. For cargo holds used for water ballasting, an alarm
overriding control device may be installed. The visual and audible alarm is to be capable of clearly
distinguishing the two kinds of water levels detected in each cargo hold.
(2) The audible and visual alarms are to be activated when the water within any ballast tank
forward of the collision bulkhead required in SOLAS RegulationⅡ-1/11 has reached a level not
greater than 10% of the tank capacity. The displayed visual and auditory features of the alarm are
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to be identical to those corresponding to the main alarm level of cargo holds. An alarm overriding
control device is to be installed for the purpose of level alarm overriding control when the tank is
being used.
(3) In any dry space or void space other than the chain locker, extended to any location forward of
the fore cargo hold, the audible and visual alarms are to be activated when the water reaches a
level 0.1m above the deck. The displayed visual and auditory features of the alarm are to be
identical to those corresponding to the main alarm level of cargo holds. Such alarms does not have
to be installed provided that the capacity of enclosed spaces is not more than 0.1% of the ship’s
maximum displacement.
6.3.3 Requirements for the performance of water level detectors on single hold cargo ships other
than bulk carriers
An audible and visual alarm is to be activated when the water in a cargo hold reaches a level not
less than 0.3m above the inner bottom of the cargo hold and the same is to be also activated when
the water reaches a level not more than 15% of the average cargo hold depth.
6.3.4 Requirements for water level detectors on passenger ships
Refer to Regulations 6 and 7 of MSC.1/Circ.1291 Guidelines for Flooding Detection Systems on
Passenger Ships for the requirements for detector configuration on passenger ships:
Regulation 6 of Guidelines for Flooding Detection Systems on Passenger Ships: water level
detectors are to be provided in all enclosed spaces that are located below the bulkhead deck and
have a capacity larger than:
(1) Molded volume of displacement per centimeter at deepest subdivision draught, or
(2) 30m3, whichever is greater.
Regulation 7 of Guidelines for Flooding Detection Systems on Passenger Ships: compliance with
the requirements of Regulation 6 may be waived provided that the liquid (e.g. freshwater, ballast
water, fuel oil, etc.) level sensors are installed individually in the spaces of abovementioned
capacities and indicator board or other monitoring devices are provided in the navigation bridge.
The provided water level detection system on passenger ships is to be installed as close to the
compartment bottom as possible in the vertical direction to ensure that alarms are activated
immediately upon detection of any flooding in the abovementioned watertight compartments.
6.3.5 Detection devices are to be adequately protected against corrosion caused by the intended
cargo to be loaded. Detection devices consist of sensors and filters installed in cargo holds and
other spaces and the protective devices of detectors.
6.3. 6 The activation precision of water level detectors is to be ±100mm.
6.3.7 The electric circuit in cargo area, if any, of water level detectors, is to be intrinsically safe
circuit of grade ib specified in IEC 60079. Such intrinsically safe circuit may not be mandatorily
required provided that the ship is designed to carry only the cargos that will not generate
combustible or explosive atmospheres, which is specified in the ship’s operational manual of the
detection system, ship loading manual and relevant certificate for carrying special cargos.
Intrinsically safe equipment in cargo spaces, if installed, is to be qualified explosion-proof

electrical equipment meeting the requirements. The explosion-proof grade and maximum surface
temperature of such equipment are to be suitable for the combustible dust and/or explosive gas
that may be present. Where the properties of such combustible dust and/or explosive gas are
unknown, the explosion-proof grade is to be no less thanⅡC and the temperature class is to beT6
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or the maximum surface temperature is to be no more than 85°C (ExibIICT6).

If intrinsically safe circuit is included in the detector system, the plan of its installation and
arrangement on board is to be evaluated /approved by CCS.
6.3.8 Degree of protection by enclosure
(1) The degree of protection by enclosure is to be IP22 for control box of detection devices and
IP56 for safety barrier junction box installed on decks.
(2) Degree of protection of sensors
For liquid level sensors installed in cargo holds, ballast tanks and dry spaces, the degree of
protection provided by their enclosures is to be in compliance with the requirements for IP68 in
IEC 60529.
6.4 Requirements for alarm system
6.4.1Visual and audible alarms are to be installed in the navigation bridge.
6.4.2 Visual and audible alarms are to comply with the requirements of IMO A1021 (26) Code on
Alerts and Indicators:
This code is applicable to alarms activated for ship protection or ship safety;
Warning level means an alarm level on which the circumstance is to be displayed for immediate
attention to prevent occurrence of any emergency;
Main alarm level is an emergency alarm level on which the circumstance is to be displayed for
immediate actions to be taken to prevent damage to human life or the ship.
6.4.3Visual and audible alarms are to meet the following requirements:
(1) Light of special color or digital display unit clearly visible under varying expected illumination
conditions is to be used for visual display, and such display is not to cause serious interference
with other activities required for safe operation of the ship. Visibility of such visual display is to
be maintained unless the activation condition of the visual display has been restored to a point
below the set value of relevant sensors. Visual display is not to be capable of being closed by the
operator.
(2) The system is to be capable of providing visual and auditory display and alarm of the same
sensor in the compartment where the display unit is located. Auditory display is to be capable of
being closed by the operator.
(3)The alarm signal panel is to be fitted with switches for testing visual and audible alarm devices
and these switches are to be in off position when they are not in use.
(4) The visual and audible alarms of water level detectors are to be different from other alarm
signals (in the navigation bridge).
6.4.4 The alarm system may have time delay function to prevent false alarm from being triggered
under the sloshing effects arising from ship movement.
6.4.5 For detection systems installed only in liquid tanks and cargo holds designed to hold ballast
water, the alarm system is to have display and alarm overriding control ability (SOLAS
Regulation XII/12.1). Compartments that may be designed with overriding control include:
(1) One alarm overriding control device may be installed in the cargo hold used for ballast tank.
(2) Any ballast tank forward of the collision bulkhead.
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For a flooding alarm system, arrangement of alarm overriding control is not allowed in the spaces
(e.g. dry space, cargo hold, etc.) which cannot be designed with alarm overriding control and used
for water ballasting.
6.4.6 The water level detectors in cargo holds or liquid tanks described in 6.4.5 are to be capable
of overriding visual display at all times during the out-of-service period. If such overriding ability
is provided, the water level detectors are to be capable of automatically cancelling the overriding
state and restoring the alarming ability when the ballast water in cargo holds or liquid tanks is
drained to the indicated minimum alarm level.
6.4.7 The failure, alarm and display system is to include a device for continuous monitoring and
such device is to be capable of activating visual and audible alarms once any failure is detected.
The audible alarm is to be capable of being silenced while the visual display continues to function
until the failure is eliminated.
Failure monitoring means the monitoring of all deficiencies related to the system, such as broken
circuit, short circuit, power loss, CPU failure.
6.4.8 Power supply to water level detectors
The power supply to water level detectors is to comply with the following requirements:
1. Water level detectors are to be energized by two independent sources of power:
(1) Main source of power and emergency source of power; or
(2) Main source of power and one continuously charged special accumulator battery whose
arrangement, location and power supply duration are equivalent to those of the emergency source
of power (18h). This accumulator battery may be an internal battery of the water level detection
system;
2. The power supply changeover equipment for changeover from one source of power to another
needs not be integrated into the water level detection system;
3. Alarm indication is to be activated when the main source of power supply sustains any failure.
Where the accumulator battery is used as the alternative source of power, both sources of power
are to be provided with failure alarm.
6.5 Water level detectors are to be provided with warning and main alarm output interface to
VDR.
7 Type test
7.1 Water level detectors are to be type tested as specified. The specific test requirements are as
follows:
7.1.1 All tests are to be carried out under the following atmospheric conditions:
(1) Ambient temperature: 15°C~35°C;
(2) Relative humidity: 30%RH~90%RH;
(3) Atmospheric pressure: 86~106 kPa.
7.1.2 The water level detectors installed on bulk carriers are, as a minimum, to be type tested in
accordance with Table 7.1.2; the water level detectors installed on passenger ships and single hold
cargo ships may be type tested with reference to Table 7.1.2.
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Type test Items Table 7.1.2
No. Test item Technical requirements Test method Remark
To be in accordance
with the requirements
of approved drawings; Visual inspection.
Inspection of assembly and wiring Other tools such as
1 appearance, structure processes are to measuring gauge
and marks comply with the are to be used when
requirements of the necessary.
manufacturer’s
process documents.
a)Between independent
2.14 of GUIDELINE circuits;
2.14 of GUIDELINE FOR FOR TYPE
b)To ground, after all circuits
TYPE APPROVAL TEST APPROVAL TEST OF
are connected in series;
Electric strength OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL AND
2 c)Contact element is to be in
verification ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
normally open position;
PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS
VALID VERSION) (CURRENT VALID d)Printed circuit with electric
VERSION) elements liable to damage
may be removed.
Insulation resistance between

2.3 of GUIDELINE all circuits and the ground
2.3 of GUIDELINE FOR FOR TYPE and that on the power source
TYPE APPROVAL TEST APPROVAL TEST OF end (if applicable) are to be
Insulation resistance OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL AND verified; measurement is to
3
verification ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC be taken before and after tests
PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS such as electric strength test,
VALID VERSION) (CURRENT VALID humidity and heat test, low
VERSION) temperature test, salt mist
test, etc.
4 Performance test
Alarm test, switch When the alarm test

4.1 Manual inspection
functions button on control box
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panel is pressed down, the

alarm indicator lamp on
the control box panel is to
be lit and the buzzer

sounded.(3.2.2 of
MSC.188(79) Appendix)
1. When any flooding

alarm is activated, the
buzzer is to give different
and distinguishable
sounds for warning alarm
and main alarm. (2.1.1 of Manual inspection. Sound
MSC.188(79) Appendix) pressure level is to be
measured from a distance
4.2 Audible alarm function 2. Range of sound signal
1m away from the audible
frequency: 200-2500Hz
alarm using audio
3. Range of sound
frequency meter.
pressure: 75-95 decibels,
not more than 115
decibels
(5.4.3.4.1 and 5.4.3.4.2 of

MSC/Circ.982)
1. Visual alarm is to be
capable of clearly
distinguishing the two
different kinds of water
levels (the requirement of
(1) in SOLAS Regulation
XII/12) (the requirement
4.3 Visual alarm function Visual inspection
of (2) in 3.2.2 of MSC.
188 (79)).
2. Visual alarm is to
indicate the compartment
where it is located (the
requirement of (1) in 3.2.2
of MSC.188 (79)).
Once the silencing button
is pressed down when the
4.4 Alarm silencing function buzzer is sounding, the Manual inspection
buzzer is to stop sounding.
(3.3.7 of MSC.188(79))
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When any alarm is

activated, the alarm
indicator lamp is to be
flashing after a short
automatic time delay of
the detection system.
Alarm flash-eliminating
4.5 When the Manual inspection
function
flash-eliminating button is
pressed down, the alarm
indicator lamp is to stop
flashing while the alarm
color still remains.
(3.3.7 of MSC.188 (79))
The indicator lamps of the
product, other than alarm
indicator lamp and
Indicator light-lamp illuminating light of the
4.6 brightness adjustment light adjusting and Manual inspection
function controlling device, are to
have the function of
manual brightness
adjustment.
1. The detection system The following test

installed in forepeak tanks methods may be employed
and cargo holds designed for liquid level (pressure)
to hold ballast water is to sensors:
have the ability of
overriding display and direct method: using
alarm. plastic pipe containing
2. When the ballast water water;

4.7 Alarm overriding function
in the abovementioned And indirect method:
tanks/holds is drained to using pressure calibrator.
the minimum indicated
alarm level, the overriding For float-type sensors or
state is to be automatically electrode-type sensors,
cancelled and alarm testing methods suitable to
ability restored. these types may be
(3.3.6 of MSC.188 (79)) employed.
Power failure alarm 1. The detection system is The interpretation of UI

4.8 function; function of to be energized by two Manual inspection SC180 has specified:
backup source of power; independent sources of Test item- two
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power． independent sources of

power are to be available,
one being the main source
of power and the other the
emergency source of
power, unless a
continuously charged
special accumulator
battery, whose
arrangement, location and
power supply duration are
equivalent to those of the
emergency source of
power (18h), has been
provided. The
accumulator battery may
be installed into the water
level detection system.
- Power supply
changeover arrangement
needs not be integrated
with the water level
detection system.
- Where the accumulator

battery is used for
secondary source of power
supply, both sources of
power supply are to be
provided with failure
alarm device.
2．In the event of any The interpretation of UI
failure of the main source SC180 has specified:
of power, the failure Test item: deficiency

Open circuit failure of indicator lamp and buzzer monitoring means the
4.9 liquid level sensors or are to be capable of Manual inspection monitoring of all
other circuits displaying the alarm deficiencies related to the
simultaneously, and the system, e.g. broken
backup source of power is circuit, short circuit,
to start operating. power loss, CPU failure.
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3. Where an accumulator
battery is used as The interpretation of UI
alternative source of SC180 has specified:
power, the failure Test item: deficiency

Short circuit failure of indicator lamp and buzzer monitoring means the
4.10 liquid level sensors or are to be capable of Manual inspection monitoring of all
other circuits displaying the alarm deficiencies related to the
simultaneously in the system, e.g. broken
event of battery failure circuit, short circuit,
during the test. (3.3.8 of power loss, CPU failure.
MSC.188 (79))
1.Power supply to CPU is

to be cut off directly and
individually, and failure
alarm indication is to be
output; or
In the event of any CPU The interpretation of UI
failure (including cutoff of 2. The CPU program is to SC180 has specified:
CPU power, program be cleared, and failure
failure, communication alarm indication is to be Test item: deficiency
failure, etc.), the buzzer output; or monitoring means the

4.11 CPU failure test monitoring of all
and visual alarm indicator 3. The CPU
light on the control box deficiencies related to the
communication line is to
panel are to give visual system, e.g. broken
be disconnected, and
and audible alarm signals. failure alarm indication is circuit, short circuit,
(3.3.7 of MSC.188 (79)) power loss, CPU failure.

to be output; or
4. CPU is to be tested by
other methods that are
capable of detecting the
CPU failure.
1. When the water in the

The following methods
controlled compartment
may be employed for
reaches the warning level
liquid level (pressure)
of the detection system,
sensors:
4.12 Warning function the indicator lamp on the
control box panel direct method: using
corresponding to the plastic pipe containing
compartment is to be lit water;
after a short automatic
and indirect method: using
time delay of the detection
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system and in the pressure calibrator.

meanwhile, the buzzer and
For float-type sensors or
the corresponding
electrode-type sensors,
indicator lamp are to give
testing methods suitable to
audible and visual alarm
these types may be
signals.
employed.
2. The audible alarm
signal given by the buzzer
is to be capable of being
eliminated by pressing
down the silencing button.
3. The indicator lamp on

the control box panel
corresponding to the
compartment is not to be
capable of being cleared
manually. The indicator
lamp is to go out only
when the water level in
the compartment is lower
than the warning level.
4. The activation precision

of the warning level alarm
is to be within ±100mm.
(3.2 and 3.3 of MSC. 188

(79))
1. When the water in the For liquid level (pressure)

controlled compartment sensors, the following
reaches the main alarm methods may be
level of the detection employed:
system, the indicator lamp
on the control box panel direct method: using
corresponding to the plastic pipe containing

4.13 Main alarm function
compartment is to be lit water;
after a short automatic And indirect method:

time delay of the detection using pressure calibrator.
system and in the
meanwhile, the buzzer and For float-type sensors or
the corresponding electrode-type sensors,
indicator lamp are to give testing methods suitable to
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audible and visual alarm these types may be

signals. employed.
2. The audible alarm

signal given by the buzzer
is to be capable of being
eliminated by pressing
down the silencing button.
3. The indicator lamp on

the control box panel
corresponding to the
compartment is not to be
capable of being cleared
manually. The indicator
light is to go out only
when the water level in
the compartment is lower
than the main alarm level.
However, the sound of the
buzzer is different from
that of the warning level
alarm.
4. The activation precision

of the main alarm level is
to be within ±100mm.
(3.2 and 3.3 of MSC. 188

(79))
The detection devices are

to be capable of outputting
the warning and main Necessary equipment is to
Warning and main alarm
4.14 alarm to VDR. be connected. Manual
output interface to VDR
inspection.
(10.1.1 of IMO
A.1021(26))
Detection devices are to For immersion test of Interpretation of UI
be capable of providing electrical elements to be SC180 is as follows:
4.15 Hydraulic test reliable display when the installed in ballast water
For immersion test of
water reached the preset tanks or liquid cargo tanks electrical elements to be
levels and their durability used as ballast water installed in ballast water
and suitability under tanks, the duration is to be tanks or liquid cargo tanks
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appropriate conditions and no less than 20 days. used as ballast water

cases specified in IEC - For immersion test of tanks, the duration is to be
60092-504 are to be electrical elements to be no less than 20 days.
verified through type test. installed in dry spaces or - For immersion test of
cargo tanks not used as electrical elements to be
(2.1.1(1) of Appendix to
ballast tanks, the duration installed in dry spaces or
MSC.188 (79))
is to be no less than 24h. cargo tanks not used as
- Where detectors and/or ballast tanks, the duration
cable connecting devices is to be no less than 24h.
(e.g. junction box, etc.) - Where detectors and/or
are installed in spaces cable connecting devices
adjacent to cargo holds (e.g. junction box, etc.)
(e.g. lower seat) and such are installed in spaces
spaces are deemed flooded adjacent to cargo holds
during calculation of (e.g. lower seat) and such
damage stability, such spaces are deemed flooded
detectors and devices are during calculation of
to comply with the damage stability, such
requirements of IP68 for detectors and devices are
water head. The water to comply with the
head is to be equivalent to requirements of IP68 for
the tank depth. The test water head. The water
duration, either 20 days or head is to be equivalent to
24h, is to be the tank depth. The test
determined based on duration, either 20 days or
whether the tanks 24h, is to be
described in the previous determined based on
two points are intended to whether the tanks
be used as ballast water described in the previous
tanks. The degree of two points are intended to
protection for liquid level be used as ballast water
sensors is to be IP68. tanks.
The detection device is to The detection device is to Interpretation of UI

be allowed to work in be allowed to work in SC180 is as follows:
cargo/water mixture cargo/water mixture
which is composed of which is composed of (I) Type test required for
seawater and cargos seawater and cargos sensors is to comply with
4.16 Immersion test
within the selected range, within the selected range, the following
such as iron ore fines, coal such as iron ore fines, coal requirements:
fines, grains and oil, with fines, grains and oil, with 1. The dimensions of test
a layer of fine suspended a layer of fine suspended container of cargo/water
matters representative of matters representative of mixture are to meet the
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each cargo on the surface each cargo on the surface following criteria: the
of the mixture. For the of the mixture. For the height and capacity are to
purpose of type test, the purpose of type test, the be sufficient for complete
representative fine representative fine immersion of the detector
suspended matters suspended matters and any filter during the
contained in the seawater contained in the seawater repetitive function tests
are to be agitated and are to be agitated and required by immersion test
reach a concentration reach a concentration and the static and dynamic
equivalent to 50% of its equivalent to 50% of its inclining tests described in
weight, and the entire weight, and the entire the previous
package of detection package of detection interpretations.
device including any filter device including any filter
is to be used. The function is to be used. The function 2. The detector and any
of the detection device of the detection device filter intended to be
with filter is to be verified with filter is to be verified immersed and installed in
by immersing the device by immersing the device the container are to be
in the cargo/water mixture in the cargo/water mixture installed according to the
for ten times without for ten times without instructions for
cleaning the filter. cleaning the filter. installation contained in
the equipment manual.
(2.1.1 (2) of Appendix to
MSC.188 (79))
3. The pressure on the
detector and filter applied
by the container used for
testing the entire package
of sensors is not to exceed
0.2 bar. The pressure is
applied by means of
pressurization or using
containers of sufficient
height.
4. The cargo/water
mixture is to be pumped
into the test container and
properly agitated to keep
the solid matters in
suspended state. Pumping
of the cargo/water mixture
is not to affect the normal
operation of the sensor
and filter.
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5. The cargo/water
mixture is to be pumped
into the test container to a

preset sensor immersion
level. The operation of
alarms is to be observed.
6. Then the water in the
test container is to be
drained and deactivation
of the alarm is to be
observed.
7. It is allowable for the

test container and sensor
fitted with filter to be
dried without physical
intervention.
8. The test procedure is

to be repeated for ten
times and during this
process, any filter
installed according to the
manufacturer’s
instructions for
installation is not to be
cleaned.
9. Satisfactory alarm
activation and
deactivation during each
of the ten tests indicates a
successful type test.
(II) The cargo/water

mixture used for type test
is prepared with the
representative cargos
within the selected range,
consisting of and
including the following
groups, which contains the
minimum fine particles
that may be found in the
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typical representative
samples. 1. Iron ore fines
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and seawater;
2. Coal fines and
seawater;
3. Grain particles and
seawater; and
4. Mixture (sand) fines
and seawater.
The size of the minimum
and maximum fine
particles and the density
of the dried mixture are to
be confirmed and
recorded. The fine
particles are to be evenly
distributed in the mixture.
The type test of
representative fine
particles has in general
proved that all kinds of
cargos in the four
abovementioned groups
are qualified.
(III) The guidance on how

to select fine particles for
the test is as follows:
1. Iron ore fines are to

mainly consist of small
and loose ore slags and
non-lumped iron ores (size
of fine particles<0.1mm).
2. Coal fines are to

mainly consist of small
and loose coal ore slags
and non-lumped coal ores
(size of fine
particles<0.1mm).
3. Grain fine particles

are to mainly consist of
small, loose and freely
flowable grains (size of
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grains >3mm, such as

wheat).
4. Mixed fine particles

are to mainly consist of
small, loose and
non-lumped grains in the
freely flowable sands (size
of fine particles<0.1mm).
Intrinsically safe type Only the safety barrier and

Explosion-proof To be in accordance with
4.17 To be in accordance with liquid level sensors are to
performance IEC 60079-11.
IEC 60079-11. be tested.
2.4 of GUIDELINE FOR 2.4 of GUIDELINE FOR

TYPE APPROVAL TEST TYPE APPROVAL TEST
Power steady-state OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
5
fluctuation test ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS (CURRENT
VALID VERSION) VALID VERSION)

Power transient OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
6
fluctuation test ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
The test is to verify:
a) The specified action of

the equipment during
power failure and
OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
7 Power failure test reinstatement;
ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS (CURRENT b) No damage to the
VALID VERSION) VALID VERSION) program and data of
programmable electronic
systems (if applicable).
2.7 of GUIDELINE FOR 2.7 of GUIDELINE FOR a) The equipment is to be

8 Vibration test TYPE APPROVAL TEST TYPE APPROVAL TEST in operating state during
OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND vibration test;
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SENSORS)
ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC b) The test is to be carried

PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS (CURRENT out along three mutually
VALID VERSION) [when VALID VERSION) vertical axial lines;
the frequency is
c) The value of Q is to be
2+3-0~13.2Hz, the
as recommended by the
vibration amplitude is to
Guidelines but not greater
be ±1.0 mm; and when the
than 5;
frequency is 13.2~100, the
acceleration is to be ±6.9 d) If the several measured
m/s2 (including all test resonance points are close
specimens)] to each other, the duration
of frequency scanning test
is to be120min.
1. The degree of
protection of control
2.15 of GUIDELINE FOR 2.15 of GUIDELINE FOR boxes is to be IP22;
2. The degree of
Test of degrees of OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
protection of safety barrier
9 protection provided by ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
junction box is to be
enclosure PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS (CURRENT
IP56。
VALID VERSION)(or VALID VERSION)(or IEC
IEC 60529) 60529) 3. The degree of
protection of liquid level
sensors is to be IP68.
Equipment without heat

radiating device:
2.8 of GUIDELINE FOR a) The equipment is to be
TYPE APPROVAL TEST energized and operate in
OF ELECTRICAL AND high temperature

2.8 of GUIDELINE FOR
ELECTRONIC environment;
TYPE APPROVAL TEST
PRODUCTS (CURRENT OF ELECTRICAL AND b) Function test is to be
10 High temperature test VALID ELECTRONIC carried out in the last one
VERSION)[+55°C±2°C, PRODUCTS (CURRENT hour at test temperature;
16h (control box) VALID VERSION)
c) Function test is to be
+70°C±2°C, 2h (safety carried out after
barrier, sensor)] restoration.
Equipment with heat

radiating device:
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a) The equipment is to be
energized and operate in
high temperature
environment, with the heat
radiating system being
switched on;
b) Function test is to be
carried out in the last one
hour at test temperature;
carried out after
restoration.
a) Initial insulation
resistance is to be
measured;
b) The equipment is not to

be energized and operate
2.9 of GUIDELINE FOR throughout the entire test
TYPE APPROVAL TEST duration at test
OF ELECTRICAL AND
2.9 of GUIDELINE FOR temperature, except when
ELECTRONIC function test is to be
TYPE APPROVAL TEST
PRODUCTS (CURRENT carried out in the last one
OF ELECTRICAL AND
11 Low temperature test VALID VERSION) hour at low temperature;
ELECTRONIC
+5°C±3°C, 2h (control PRODUCTS (CURRENT c) Function test is to be
box); VALID VERSION) carried out in the last one
-25°C±3°C, 2h (safety hour in low temperature
barrier, sensor)] environment;
d) Measurement of
insulation resistance and
function test are to be
carried out after
restoration.
Item 8, Table 1 of IEC 2.10 of GUIDELINE FOR a) Insulation resistance is

60092-504:2001; TYPE APPROVAL TEST to be tested and measured;
Alternate humid and heat OF ELECTRICAL AND
12 2.10 of GUIDELINE FOR b) The equipment is to
test ELECTRONIC
TYPE APPROVAL TEST operate within the first
PRODUCTS (CURRENT
OF ELECTRICAL AND cycle and is to be shut
VALID VERSION)
ELECTRONIC down during the second
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SENSORS)
PRODUCTS (CURRENT cycle except when

VALID VERSION) [at function test is being
55°C, relative humidity is carried out;
to be 95%,
2×(12+12hours)]
carried out at test
temperature in the first
two hours of the first cycle
and in the last two hours
of the second cycle;
d) The equipment is to be
restored under standard
environmental conditions;
Measurement of insulation
resistance and
performance test are to be
carried out.
Salt mist test is to be

carried out for sensors
Salt mist test (Kb) TYPE APPROVAL TEST TYPE APPROVAL TEST
located in open spaces;
(applicable to installations OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
13 The safety barrier junction
on open decks or in open ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
box, if installed on open
cargo holds PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS (CURRENT
decks, is also to be subject
to the salt mist test.

Inclining test (if the
14 detectors have moving
parts)
15 Electromagnetic compatibility test

Electrostatic discharge OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
15.1
immunity test ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
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SENSORS)

Radiated, radio-frequency,
15.2 electromagnetic field
immunity test

Low-frequency OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
15.3
transduction immunity test ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC

Test of immunity to TYPE APPROVAL TEST TYPE APPROVAL TEST
conducted disturbances, OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
15.4
induced by ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
radio-frequency fields PRODUCTS (CURRENT PRODUCTS (CURRENT

Electrical fast
15.5 transient/burst immunity
test

15.6 Surge immunity test

Measurement of enclosure
15.7 port radiated emission
testing
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SENSORS)

Measurement of OF ELECTRICAL AND OF ELECTRICAL AND
15.8
conducted emission ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
7.2 Selection of typical test specimens

7.2.1 The test specimens for type test are to be sampled by CCS surveyor from the manufacturer’s
qualified finished products.
7.2.2 For water level detectors, at least one set of test specimens is to be taken (may be increased
if required).
7.3Testing agency
7.3.1 For initial type approval, the organization undertaking the test is to be an appropriate testing
agency holding the corresponding CCS Product Inspection and Testing agency Approval
Certificate.
7.3.2 For the purpose of type approval certificate renewal, with the consent of CCS, the option of
conducting type testing the manufacturer’s lab under the witness of CCS surveyor may be
considered, provided that the equipment manufacturer has the test environment and equipment
specified by relevant standard and the competent inspection and testing personnel.
8 Unit/batch inspection
8.1The following items are to be executed for water level detectors at the manufacturer’s premise
on a package by package basis:
8.1.1 Structural inspection;
8.1.2Electric strength verification;
8.1.3 Insulation resistance verification;
8.1.4 Performance test: Items 4.1 to 4.14 in Table 7.1.2 are to be tested and verified. For item 14.2,
use of audio frequency meter and sound pressure meter is not required provided that the sounds of
warning and main alarm can be distinguished by human ears.
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Guideline No.

E-20 COMPARTMENT FLOODING

Issued date: May 9, 2017

© China Classification Society

Historical versions and release date: E-20(201510) October 20,2015

E-20(201610) October 28,2016

Main changes and effective date:

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................... 4

4 Drawings and documentation......................................................................................................... 5

5 Materials and components ............................................................................................................. 6

6 Technical requirements .................................................................................................................. 6

7 Type test ......................................................................................................................................... 9

8 Unit/batch inspection ................................................................................................................... 27

COMPARTMENT FLOODING WATER LEVEL DETECTORS (INCLUDING

The applicable normative references are as follows:

4 Drawings and documentation

4.1 The drawings and documentation to be submitted to CCS for approval:

4.2.7 External wiring diagram;

5 Materials and components

6.1 System components

6.3 Requirements for water level detector

Intrinsically safe equipment in cargo spaces, if installed, is to be qualified explosion-proof

or the maximum surface temperature is to be no more than 85°C (ExibIICT6).

(2) Any ballast tank forward of the collision bulkhead.

Type test Items Table 7.1.2

No. Test item Technical requirements Test method Remark

Insulation resistance between

Alarm test, switch When the alarm test

panel is pressed down, the

be lit and the buzzer

1. When any flooding

(5.4.3.4.1 and 5.4.3.4.2 of

When any alarm is

1. The detection system The following test

alarm. plastic pipe containing

2. When the ballast water water;

ability restored. these types may be

(3.3.6 of MSC.188 (79)) employed.

Power failure alarm 1. The detection system is The interpretation of UI

power． independent sources of

- Where the accumulator

2．In the event of any The interpretation of UI

failure of the main source SC180 has specified:

of power, the failure Test item: deficiency

alternative source of SC180 has specified:

power, the failure Test item: deficiency

1.Power supply to CPU is

failure, communication alarm indication is to be Test item: deficiency

failure, etc.), the buzzer output; or monitoring means the

(3.3.7 of MSC.188 (79)) power loss, CPU failure.

1. When the water in the

system and in the pressure calibrator.

3. The indicator lamp on

4. The activation precision

(3.2 and 3.3 of MSC. 188

1. When the water in the For liquid level (pressure)

corresponding to the plastic pipe containing

after a short automatic And indirect method:

indicator lamp are to give testing methods suitable to