SIST EN 50171:2002
(Main)Central power supply systems
Central power supply systems
This European Standard specifies the general requirements for central power supply systems for an independent energy supply to essential safety equipment. This standard covers systems permanently connected to AC. supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V and that use batteries as the alternative power source.
The central power supplies are intended to energise emergency escape lighting in the case of failure of the normal supply, and maybe suitable for energising other essential safety equipment for example:
- electrical circuits of automatic fire extinguishing installations;
- paging systems and signalling safety installations;
- smoke extraction equipment;
- carbon monoxide warning systems;
- specific safety installations related to specific buildings e.g. high-risk areas.
Schematic representations of typical central power supply equipment are depicted in clause 4. When a UPS system is used to feed these essential safety systems, it must comply with EN 50091-1 and its relevant parts, and the additional requirements of this standard.
The power supply system for fire alarms covered by EN 54 are excluded.
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SIST EN 50171:2002
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Central power supply systems
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50171
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2001
ICS 29.240.00
English version
Central power supply systems
Systèmes d'alimentation à source centrale Zentrale Stromversorgungssysteme
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2000-08-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and
notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels
© 2001 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 50171:2001 E
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Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the CENELEC BTTF 62-8, emergency lighting
systems.
The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 50171 on 2000-08-01.
This European Standard is intended to replace, in part, national Standards relating to Central
Power Supply Systems. For Emergency Lighting systems it should be read in conjunction with
the standards being produced by CENELEC BTTF 62-8 and EN 1838, Emergency lighting.
The following dates were fixed:
� latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2001-12-01
� latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2003-08-01
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Contents
Page
1 Scope. 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Definitions. 5
4 Types of central power supply systems . 7
5 Operating conditions and requirements . 10
6 Components and their ratings. 10
7 Information for installation and operation of central power supply systems. 19
Annex A (informative) System testing . 20
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the general requirements for central power supply systems
for an independent energy supply to essential safety equipment. This standard covers systems
permanently connected to AC. supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V and that use batteries as
the alternative power source.
The central power supplies are intended to energise emergency escape lighting in the case of
failure of the normal supply, and maybe suitable for energising other essential safety equipment
for example:
- electrical circuits of automatic fire extinguishing installations;
- paging systems and signalling safety installations;
- smoke extraction equipment;
- carbon monoxide warning systems;
- specific safety installations related to specific buildings e.g. high-risk areas.
Schematic representations of typical central power supply equipment are depicted in clause 4.
When a UPS system is used to feed these essential safety systems, it must comply with
EN 50091-1 and its relevant parts, and the additional requirements of this standard.
The power supply system for fire alarms covered by EN 54 are excluded.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions
of any of these publications apply to this European standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies.
EN 1838 Lighting applications - Emergency lighting
EN 50091-1-1 Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) -- Part 1-1: General and safety
requirements for UPS used in operator access areas
EN 50091-1-2 Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) – Part 1-2: General and safety
requirements for UPS used in restricted access locations
EN 50272-2 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations –
Part 2: Stationary batteries
EN 60051 (series) Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and
their accessories
EN 60146-1-1 Semiconductor convertors – General requirements and line commutated
convertors – Part 1-1: Specifications of basic requirements
EN 60285 Alkaline secondary cells and batteries - Sealed nickel-cadmium
cylindrical rechargeable single cells
EN 60417 (series) Graphical symbols for use on equipment
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EN 60598-1 Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
(IEC 60598-1, mod.)
EN 60598-2-22 Luminaires – Part 2-22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for
emergency lighting (IEC 60598-2-22, mod.)
EN 60622 Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable cells
EN 60623 Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
EN 60896-1 Stationary lead-acid batteries - General requirements and methods of
test – Part 1: Vented types
EN 60896-2 Stationary lead-acid batteries - General requirements and methods of
test – Part 2: Valve regulated types
EN 60898 Circuit breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar
protection (IEC 60898, mod.)
EN 60947-2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 2: Circuit-breakers
EN 60947-4-1 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 4-1: Contactors and
motor-starters - Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters
EN 61032:1998 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for
verification
EN 61558-2-6 Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar –
Part 2-6: Particular requirements for safety isolating transformers for
general use
HD 21 (series) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
HD 472 S1 Nominal voltages for low-voltage public electricity supply systems
(IEC 60238:1983, mod.)
3 Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions apply:
3.1
automatic transfer switching device (ATSD)
a device arranged to connect the emergency supply automatically to the essential safety
equipment circuit(s) on failure of the normal supply or to transfer the load from the normal
supply to the battery
3.2
battery charger
the part of the equipment that provides the charge to the battery from the normal supply
3.3
inverter
a device for the conversion of direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
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3.4
changeover mode
a mode in which the emergency power supply source kept on standby where in cases of failure
of the normal supply the emergency power supply is automatically transferred to the essential
safety equipment
3.5
converter
a device for changing the voltage of a direct current supply
3.6
mode without interruption
a mode in which the emergency power supply source operates in parallel to the normal supply,
it is connected to the load and supplies power without interruption when the normal supply fails
3.7
control switch device (CSD)
a device arranged to automatically supply one or several circuits from the emergency power
source on failure of the normal supply. This device may be manually controlled as required by
the application standard
3.8
deep discharge protection device
a device to protect the battery against deep discharge
3.9
rated supply voltage (mains input)
the supply voltage or voltages assigned to the equipment by the manufacturer for the specified
operating condition of the equipment
3.10
rated output current (of a system)
the current, in amperes, of a system supplied at nominal voltage
3.11
normal supply
that source of electrical energy used to provide normal power supply
3.12
rated duration of the system
the designed period of time during which the load can be supplied whilst the system stays within
specified voltage limits
3.13
nominal battery voltage
the suitable approximate value of voltage used to designate or identify a system calculated on
the basis of 2 V per cell for lead acid cells and 1,2 V per cell for nickel cadmium cells
3.14
nominal system voltage
the declared output voltage of a centrally supplied emergency power system
3.15
minimum voltage
voltage of the supply at the end of rated duration
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3.16
earth leakage indication
a device to indicate a leakage to earth from either pole of the battery or load circuit only when
connected to the battery
3.17
mains failure indication
a device to indicate a failure of the normal supply
3.18
phase or final circuit failure detector
a device which monitors the normal supply to separate circuits or phases providing normal
power supply and which automatically initiates the emergency power supply on failure of the
normal supply to any of the monitored circuits
3.19
central power supply system (CPS-System)
a central power supply system which supplies the required emergency power to essential
safety equipment without any restriction in power output
3.20
low power supply system (LPS-System)
a central power supply system with a limitation of the power output of the system at 500 W for
3 H or 1 500 W for 1 H duration
3.21
equipment input power
the power rating of the power supply equipment for connection to the mains
3.22
essential safety equipment
devices required by the relevant authority to protect people in the event of a hazard
4 Types of central power supply systems
In order to comply with the different operating requirements of the essential safety equipment,
various types of central power supply systems are necessary.
This clause describes the basic types and their essential characteristics.
In general two different modes of power supply are defined, i.e. the changeover mode and the
mode without interruption. The main difference is the response (changeover) time. In the
changeover mode, the response time shall be no more than 0,5 s whilst in the mode without
interruption, the supply is permanent so, by its nature, there is no response time.
The load, the level of discharge and the capacity of the battery determine the rated duration in
the case of a power failure. Where the load requires an AC supply an inverter is included in the
circuit. Where a DC supply is required a converter circuit is included.
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4.1 Changeover mode
In this case the essential safety equipment is supplied directly from the system (see Figure 1).
Where the load voltage differs from the system voltage, an isolating transformer is used for
supply matching.
In the event of power failure, the voltage monitor in the automatic transfer-switching device
(ATSD) switches over the supply to the battery. Controlled battery chargers provides charging
and float charging of the battery.
Figure 1
4.2 Mode without interruption
In this case the charger supplies the essential safety equipment and the controlled charging
and/or float charging of the battery (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
In the event of a power failure, the battery connected in parallel takes over the power supply to
the load without interruption.
4.3 Changeover mode with additional control switching device for central switching of
the load
In addition to the devices detailed in 4.1, the equipment includes a control switch device (s)
(C.S.D.) which is automatically or manually activated and is dependent upon normal supply
being available. This device ensures the emergency power supply is not isolated at any
material time (see Figure 3).
NOTE A number of control switch devices may by used to switch sections of the load.
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Figure 3
4.4 Changeover mode with additional control switching device for partial switching of
the load
In addition to the devices details in 4.1., the equipment includes a control switching device for
partial switching of the load activated by the normal supply (see 4.3).
In variation to the concept defined in 4.3, part of the load is continuously supplied
(see Figure 4).
Figure 4
4.5 Non-maintained changeover mode
In this case the essential safety equipment is supplied only in the event of normal supply failure.
The system differs from that defined in 4.2 by using control switch device(s) (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
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5 Operating conditions and requirements
5.1 Normal operating conditions and requirements for equipment
Devices shall be operated under the following conditions unless user and manufacturer agree
specific variations:
a) the input voltage shall comply with HD 472 S1;
b) the frequency tolerance band of the alternating current input voltage shall be ± 2 % of the
rated value;
c) the temperature range in which the equipment will operate shall be declared and the
equipment shall be capable of operating in a relative air humidity of 85 %, non-
condensing;
d) the system shall be capable of operating at up to 1 000 m above sea level;
e) the battery shall be protected against deep discharge.
5.2 Information requirements for equipment operation
To ensure the correct equipment is supplied the following information is required to be provided
to the manufacturer:
a) type and value of the input and output voltages;
b) load profile over the rated duration;
c) divisions of the load (maintained and non-maintained operation), as far as required;
d) permissible transfer time in case of failure of the mains supply;
e) the duration required;
f) the intended battery installation;
g) intended system configuration;
h) ambient temperature range and the relative humidity for correct operation of equipment.
6 Construction
6.1 Structure of enclosure
6.1.1 Enclosures shall have adequate mechanical strength
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
A straight and unjointed test finger is used with the same dimensions as the standard test finger
specified in EN 61032:1998 Figure 7 – test probe 11. The finger is pressed against the surface
with a force of 30 N. During the test, metal parts shall not touch live parts. After the test, covers
shall not be excessively deformed and the enclosure shall continue to meet the requirements of
Section 11 of EN 60598-1.
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6.1.2 Enclosures of the system shall have degrees of protection of at least IP 20.
6.1.3 Enclosures shall be resistant to heat and fire.
The provisions of section 13 of EN 60598-1 shall apply together with the following requirements:
the enclosure shall withstand the test given in 13.3.2 of EN 60598-1 but at a test temperature of
850°C.
NOTE Metal enclosures are deemed to comply with this requirement.
6.1.4 Doors and removable panels shall be so fastened that access to dangerous live parts is
not possible without the use of a tool or key.
6.1.5 Devices within the enclosure shall be arranged to facilitate maintenance and functional
tests.
6.1.6 The arrangement of interconnections between components and equipment shall be
adequately and permanently identified.
6.1.7 Wireways shall be smooth and free from sharp edges, burrs, flashes etc, which might
cause damage to the insulation of the wiring parts. Metal screws shall not protrude into
wireways.
6.1.8 Enclosures housing batteries shall also meet the requirements of EN 50272-2
Compliance with the requirements of 6.1.4 to 6.1.8 is checked by inspection.
6.2 Battery chargers and rectifiers
Battery chargers and rectifiers shall comply with the following requirements:
6.2.1 Battery chargers and rectifiers shall comply with the relevant requirements of
EN 60146-1-1 and EN 50272-2.
6.2.2 The charging characteristics of battery chargers and the compatibility with inverter
circuits shall be designed with full regard to the battery manufacturer’s data and
recommendations so as to optimise the battery service life.
6.2.3 Battery chargers shall be capable of automatically charging their batteries that have
been discharged so that they can perform at least 80 % of their specified duration within 12 h of
commencement of charge
In the case of mode without interruption where the load is supplied from the charger, the
nominal output current of the charger shall be equivalent to at least 110 % of the sum of the
rated current delivered to the load and the current delivered to the battery.
Compliance is checked by carrying out the test given in 6.2.5.
6.2.4 Where maintained loads are permanently connected in the mode without interruption,
the design of the battery charger and its associated system shall be such that the voltage
appearing at the output terminal shall not exceed the maximum rated voltage of the loads.
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6.2.5 Battery chargers shall provide their rated performance over their designed ambient
temperature range when operating on mains supply voltage. Automatic compensation of
battery charge voltage dependent on temperature variations shall
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