navigation lighting

Operation-When the double pole switch is

closed the navigation light is illuminated. Current in the relay circuit causes the relay coil to energise so
contact 'a' ,may be attracted to 'b'. A low voltage lamp only is needed for the indicating lamp, so there is
a small voltage drop across that part of the circuit. If the indicating lamp fails the circuit is completed
through the resistance C, so the navigation light does not fail.
If the navigation light fails, or if a fuse blows the current in the circuit ceases and the relay
de-energises. Contact 'a' springs back to contact 'b' and the buer circuit is completed.
In case of failure of ships mains, the double pole switch may be switched over to emergency
supply.
Requirements
Circuit supplied from distribution board provided for that purpose which is easily accessible to the officer of the
watch.
Must be connected directly or through a transformer to the main or emergency switchboard. No switches in
between.
Provision on the bridge to transfer lights to alternative source of supply.
Each navigation light must be controlled and protected at both poles by a switch and fuse, or circuit breaker,
mounted ON the distribution board.
Each provided with automatic indication of etinction of light by aural and!or visual indication.
"he visual device must be so connected that its failure does not etinguish the navigation light circuit