Factory Automation

MELSEC-Q Series

Standards and certifications (by product) Products

Ship class standards

●The table below shows the certification details for each ship class standard.
Precautions for using the MELSEC-Q Series as the system that the classification societies have approved, refer to Technical Bulletin No. FA-A-0053.

Abbreviation Certifying Body Certification number Classification Rule Expiration date
ABS American Bureau of Shipping 22-2210810-PDA Programmable Logic Controller 2022 Marine Vessel Rules: 1-1-4/7.7, 1-1-A3 & A4, 4-9-3 (Cat III) and 4-9-9/3 and 13;
2022 High-Speed Craft: 1-1-4/11.9, 1-1-A2, 1-1-A3, 4-6-3/3.13, 4-7-8 (Cat III) and 4-7-9/15,
2022 Mobile Offshore Units: 1-1-4/7.7, 1-1-A3 & A4 and 4-3-4/5;
February 8, 2027
BV Bureau Veritas 13029/D0 BV Programmable Logic Control Units Bureau Veritas Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships. January 18, 2029
DNV DNV AS TAA000019N Programmable Electronic System DNV GL rules for classification - Ships, offshore units, and high speed and light craft June 30, 2026
LR Lloyd's Register of Shipping 02-10042(E12)-05 Programmable Controller Marine and offshore applications for use in environmental categories ENV2 as defined in LR's Test Specification No. 1-2021 where the Test Specification is satisfactory for the intended operation. November 17, 2027
NK ClassNK TA24406M Programmable Controller Chapter1, Part7 of “Guidance for the Approval and Type Approval of Materials and Equipment for Marine Use” and the relevant Society's Rules. July 10, 2029
RINA Registro Italiano Navale ELE062519PU Programmable Logic Controller Regulations for the Performance of Type Test, Part 1, Edition 2003 September 23, 2024

If a certificate is required, please contact your supplier.