The document DGS/EED/VI/1535/R6 is a technical specification used by the Indian Navy as a guide for the selection and requirement of cable glands. It is frequently cited in naval engineering contracts and Statement of Technical Requirements (SOTR) for shipboard equipment like transformers, starters, and power distribution panels. Key Details of the Specification
Legal & Safety: As a copyrighted document of the Indian Navy, the full technical details are restricted to authorized contractors. The specification also emphasizes that while it addresses technical suitability, suppliers must still meet statutory health and safety obligations. Para of RFP specifications dgs eed vi 1535 r6
The standard is a prerequisite for several critical on-board systems: Power Systems: Mandatory for UPS and Battery Units to maintain ingress protection. Lighting & Safety: Referenced in specifications for Area Emergency Lighting (AEL) to secure remote LED cable connections. Control Gear: Integrated into the requirements for Starter Enclosures and control gear voltages up to 1000 VAC. GeM marketplace Operational Compliance The specification also emphasizes that while it addresses
| Component | Meaning (plausible interpretation) | |-----------|-------------------------------------| | DGS | Directorate of General Supplies (or Digital Guidance System) | | EED | Electro-Explosive Device – a component that uses an electrical signal to trigger a pyrotechnic or explosive charge | | VI | Visual Inspection (or Version Interface, depending on context) | | 1535 | Document / part number – possibly referencing MIL-STD-1535 (an obsolete standard for ordnance compatibility) | | R6 | Revision 6 – indicating the sixth major iteration of the specification | Control Gear: Integrated into the requirements for Starter