prEN 50291-1:2014

Gas detectors - Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements

2016-05-10: WI deleted following the 3-Y timeframe rules.
2015-08-05: Second tolerance allocated by BT (D151/C077)
DOW=DAV + 21 months
2014-06-20: Please include comments from ANEC when preparing the VR and comments.
This revision replaces EN 50291-1:2010/prA (PR=22968 - see TC 216 report of 2012-06-06).
2013-03-14: 9-month tolerance allocated on TC request

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General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 03-Apr-2016
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 216 - Gas detectors (see also SC 31-9)
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 216 - Gas detectors (see also SC 31-9)
• Current Stage: 4098 - Decision to drop project - Standstill maintained / released - Enquiry
• Completion Date: 10-May-2016
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/109 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on fire alarm/detection, fixed firefighting, fire and smoke control and explosion suppression products
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 50291-1:2014 - Gas detectors - Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2014
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SIST EN 50291-1:2010
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Gas detectors - Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic
premises - Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements
Détecteurs de gaz - Appareils électriques pour la détection de monoxyde de carbone
dans les locaux à usage domestique - Partie 1: Méthodes d'essai et exigences de
performances
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 50291-1:2014
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 50291-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2014
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS Will supersede EN 50291-1:2010

English version
Gas detectors -
Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide
in domestic premises -
Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements

Détecteurs de gaz -  To be completed
Appareils électriques pour la détection de
monoxyde de carbone dans les locaux à
usage domestique -
Partie 1: Méthodes d'essai et exigences de
performances
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for CENELEC enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2014-07-11.

It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 216.

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Project: 24177 Ref. No. prEN 50291-1:2014 E

Contents Page
Foreword .5
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Design requirements .7
4.1 General requirements .7
4.2 Construction .8
4.3 Visual indicators .9
4.4 Alarms .9
4.5 End-of-life . 10
4.5.1 General . 10
4.5.2 Prediction of end-of-life . 10
4.5.3 Inbuilt testing of end-of-life . 10
4.6 Fault warnings . 10
4.7 Alarm silence facility (optional) . 11
4.8 Fault warning silence facility . 11
4.9 Transmittable output signal (applicable for type A apparatus only) . 11
4.10 Software-controlled apparatus . 11
4.11 Labelling . 12
4.12 Requirements for the use of batteries . 12
4.12.1 Battery low voltage warning . 12
4.12.2 Battery capacity . 13
4.12.3 Battery reversal . 13
4.12.4 Battery connections . 13
4.12.5 Battery removal feature . 13
4.13 Inter-connectable apparatus . 13
4.14 Back-up power source . 14
4.14.1 General . 14
4.14.2 Monitoring of back-up power source. 14
5 Test and performance requirements . 14
5.1 General requirements for tests . 14
5.1.1 Test samples for type testing . 14
5.1.2 Preparation of samples . 15
5.1.3 Use of mask for testing . 15
5.1.4 Test chamber . 16
5.1.5 Unpowered storage . 16
5.2 Normal conditions for tests . 16
5.2.1 General . 16
5.2.2 Test gases for alarm testing . 16
5.2.3 Test gases for specified tests . 16
5.2.4 Speed of air and test gas . 17
5.2.5 Power supply . 17
5.2.6 Temperature . 17
5.2.7 Humidity . 17
5.2.8 Pressure . 17
5.3 Test methods and performance requirements . 17
5.3.1 General . 17
5.3.2 CO gas test . 17
5.3.3 Transmittable output signal . 18
5.3.4 Alarm conditions . 18
5.3.5 Alarm during warm-up time . 18
5.3.6 Response and recovery to a high CO volume ratio . 18
5.3.7 Temperature effects . 19
5.3.8 Humidity effects . 19
5.3.9 Air velocity test . 19
5.3.10 Supply voltage variations (mains powered apparatus only) . 19
5.3.11 Electromagnetic compatibility . 20
5.3.12 Response to mixtures of carbon monoxide and other gases. 20
5.3.13 Effects of other gases . 21
5.3.14 Long term stability . 21
5.3.15 Drop test . 22
5.3.16 Alarm sound level . 22
5.3.17 Battery fault warning . 23
5.3.18 Battery capacity . 23
5.3.19 Battery reversal . 24
5.3.20 Battery connections . 24
5.3.21 Inter-connectable apparatus . 24
5.3.22 Back-up power source . 25
5.3.23 Stability in high humidity (non- condensing) test . 26
5.3.24 Stability to low humidity test . 26
6 Apparatus using radio links . 26
6.1 General . 26
6.1.1 Frequency Bands . 26
6.1.2 Transmission channels .
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