SIST EN 54-23:2010

Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 23: Fire alarm devices - Visual alarm devices

This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for visual alarm devices in a fixed installation intended to signal a visual warning of a fire between the fire detection and fire alarm system and the occupants of a building (see item C of Figure 1 of EN 54-1:1996). It is intended to cover only those devices which derive their operating power by means of a physical electrical connection to an external source such as a fire alarm system. This European Standard specifies the evaluation of conformity and the marking of the visual alarm devices. This European Standard applies to visual alarm devices that rely on software for their operation and to those that do not. This European Standard applies only to pulsing or flashing visual alarm devices, for example xenon beacons or rotating beacons. Devices giving continuous light output are excluded from this European Standard. This European Standard is not intended to cover visual indicators, for example those on detectors or on the control and indicating equipment.

Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 23: Feueralarmeinrichtungen - Optische Signalgeber

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren und Leistungsmerkmale für fest eingebaute optische Signalgeber fest, die zu dem Zweck vorgesehen sind, das von der Brandmeldeanlage veranlasste optische Warnsignal an Personen in einem Gebäude auszusenden (siehe Bestandteil C in Bild 1 der
EN 54-1:1996). Sie gilt nur für die Einrichtungen, die ihre Betriebsenergie durch eine körperliche elektrische Verbindung von einer äußeren Energiequelle beziehen, z. B. von einer Brandmeldeanlage.
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Bewertung der Konformität und an die Kennzeichnung von optischen Signalgebern fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für softwaregesteuerte und nicht-softwaregesteuerte optische Signalgeber.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nur für pulsierende oder blinkende optische Signalgeber, zum Beispiel für Xenon-Blitz- oder Rundumleuchten. Sie gilt nicht für Einrichtungen, bei denen die Lichtabstrahlung kontinuierlich erfolgt.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für optische Anzeigeelemente, zum Beispiel bei Brandmeldern oder bei Brandmelderzentralen.

Systemes d'alarme feu et de détection d'incendie - Partie 23: Dispositifs d'alarme feu - Alarmes visuelles

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d'essai et les criteres de performance pour les alarmes visuelles dans une installation fixe destinée a donner un avertissement visuel de feu entre un systeme de détection d’incendie et d'alarme feu et les occupants d'un bâtiment. Elle est destinée a couvrir uniquement les dispositifs qui tirent leur puissance de fonctionnement au moyen d'un raccordement électrique physique a une source externe tel qu'un systeme d'alarme feu.
La présente norme spécifie les alarmes visuelles pour deux types d'environnement, le type A pour l'usage en intérieur et le type B pour l'usage en extérieur.
La présente norme n'est pas destinée a couvrir les indicateurs visuels, par exemple, sur les détecteurs ou sur l'équipement de contrôle et de signalisation.
La présente norme s'applique uniquement aux alarmes visuelles a clignotement ou a impulsions, par exemple flashes au xénon ou gyrophares. Les dispositifs fournissant un flux lumineux continu sont exclus.

Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje - 23. del: Naprave za alarmiranje - Vizualne alarmne naprave

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje zahteve, preskusne metode in merila za zmogljivost za vizualne alarmne naprave v fiksni namestitvi, namenjeni signaliziranju vizualnega opozorila na ogenj med sistemom za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje in stanovalci stavbe (glej točko C Slike 1 iz EN 54-1:1996). Namenjen je temu, da zajame le tiste naprave, ki pridobivajo svojo obratovalno moč s pomočjo fizične električne povezave z zunanjim virom, kot je sistem za javljanje požara in alarmiranje. Ta evropski standard opredeljuje vrednotenje skladnosti in označevanje vizualnih alarmnih naprav. Ta evropski standard velja za vizualne alarmne naprave, ki se pri svojem delovanju opirajo na programsko opremo in tudi tiste, ki se ne. Ta evropski standard velja le za utripajoče in svetlikajoče vizualne alarmne naprave, na primer za ksenonske signalne luči ali vrteče se signalne luči. Iz tega evropskega standarda so izvzete naprave, ki dajejo nepretrgano svetlobo. Ta evropski standard ne pokriva vizualnih indikatorjev, na primer indikatorjev na detektorjih ali na nadzorni in indikacijski opremi.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 04-May-2010
• ICS: 13.220.20 - Fire protection
• ICS: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems
• Technical Committee: POZ - Požarna varnost
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 21-Apr-2010
• Due Date: 26-Jun-2010
• Completion Date: 05-May-2010
• 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
• Directive: TP221 - Pravilnik o pogojih in merilih za izdajatelja pomnilniških kartic za zapisovalno opremo v cestnih prevozih ter načinu oblikovanja in določanja cene za izdajo kartice
• 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: EN 54-23:2010 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 23: Fire alarm devices - Visual alarm devices

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 54-23:2010
01-junij-2010
Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje - 23. del: Naprave za
alarmiranje - Vizualne alarmne naprave
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 23: Fire alarm devices - Visual alarm devices
Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 23: Feueralarmeinrichtungen - Optische Signalgeber
Systemes d'alarme feu et de détection d'incendie - Partie 23: Dispositifs d'alarme feu -
Alarmes visuelles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 54-23:2010
ICS:
13.220.20 3RåDUQD]DãþLWD Fire protection
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
SIST EN 54-23:2010 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 54-23:2010


EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 54-23

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2010
ICS 13.220.20
English Version
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 23: Fire alarm
devices - Visual alarm devices
Systèmes d'alarme feu et de détection d'incendie - Partie Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 23: Feueralarmeinrichtungen -
23: Dispositifs d'alarme feu - Alarmes visuelles Optische Signalgeber
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 January 2010.

CEN 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 CEN Management Centre or to any CEN 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 CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.






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© 2010 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 54-23:2010: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
Foreword .5
Introduction .7
1 Scope .8
2 Normative references .8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations .9
3.1 Definitions .9
3.2 Abbreviations . 10
4 Requirements . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Operational reliability . 10
4.2.1 Duration of operation . 10
4.2.2 Provision for external conductors . 10
4.2.3 Flammability of materials . 11
4.2.4 Enclosure protection . 11
4.2.5 Access . 11
4.2.6 Manufacturer's adjustments . 11
4.2.7 On site adjustments of behaviour . 11
4.2.8 Requirements for software controlled devices . 11
4.3 Performance parameters under fire conditions . 13
4.3.1 Coverage volume . 13
4.3.2 Variation of light output . 13
4.3.3 Minimum and maximum effective luminous intensity . 13
4.3.4 Light colour . 13
4.3.5 Light temporal pattern and frequency of flashing . 14
4.3.6 Marking and data . 14
4.3.7 Synchronization (option with requirements) . 15
4.4 Durability . 16
4.4.1 Temperature resistance . 16
4.4.2 Humidity resistance . 16
4.4.3 Shock and vibration resistance . 16
4.4.4 Corrosion resistance − Sulphur dioxide (SO ) corrosion (endurance) . 16
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4.4.5 Electrical stability − EMC, immunity (operational) . 17
5 Tests and evaluation methods . 17
5.1 General . 17
5.1.1 Atmospheric conditions for tests . 17
5.1.2 Operating conditions for tests . 17
5.1.3 Mounting arrangements . 17
5.1.4 Tolerances . 18
5.1.5 Provision for tests . 18
5.1.6 Test schedule . 18
5.1.7 Reproducibility . 20
5.2 Operational reliability . 20
5.2.1 Duration of operation . 20
5.2.2 Provision for external conductors . 21
5.2.3 Flammability of materials . 21
5.2.4 Enclosure protection . 21
5.2.5 Access . 22
5.2.6 Manufacturer's adjustments . 23
5.2.7 On site adjustments of behaviour . 23
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5.2.8 Requirements for software controlled devices . 23
5.3 Performance parameters under fire conditions . 23
5.3.1 Coverage volume . 23
5.3.2 Variation of luminous intensity . 23
5.3.3 Minimum and maximum light intensity . 24
5.3.4 Light colour . 24
5.3.5 Light pattern and frequency of flashing . 24
5.3.6 Marking and data . 24
5.3.7 Synchronization (option with requirements) . 24
5.4 Durability . 26
5.4.1 Temperature resistance . 26
5.4.2 Humidity resistance . 29
5.4.3 Shock and vibration resistance . 33
5.4.4 Corrosion resistance − Sulphur dioxide (SO ) corrosion (endurance) . 37
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5.4.5 Electrical stability − Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), immunity . 38
6 Evaluation of conformity . 39
6.1 General . 39
6.2 Initial type testing . 40
6.2.1 General . 40
6.2.2 Test samples . 40
6.2.3 Test reports . 40
6.3 Factory production control. 41
6.3.1 General . 41
6.3.2 General requirements . 41
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 42
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and FPC . 43
6.3.5 Surveillance of FPC . 43
6.4 Procedure for modifications. 44
6.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in
very low quantities . 44
Annex A (normative) Method for measuring the light distribution from a VAD . 46
A.1 General . 46
A.2 Test apparatus . 46
A.3 Instrumentation . 46
A.4 Test room . 46
A.5 Arrangement for measuring the effective luminous intensity . 48
A.6 Calculation of I (av). 52
eff
A.7 Calculation of coverage distance . 52
Annex B (normative) Comparative light output level measurement for VADs . 53
B.1 General . 53
B.2 Light test chamber . 53
B.3 Calibration of the light test chamber . 53
B.4 Mounting arrangements . 54
B.5 Measurement of effective average illumination . 54
Annex C (informative) Construction of the light test chamber and associated equipment for
comparative measurements . 55
C.1 Light test chamber . 55
C.2 Surface finishes . 55
Annex D (informative) Comparison of flammability test requirements in various standards . 57
D.1 Introduction . 57
D.2 Relevant standards . 57
D.3 Vertical burning tests . 57
D.4 Horizontal burning tests . 58
D.4.1 IEC 60695-11-10 and UL 94 . 58
D.4.2 IEC 60695-11-20 and UL 94 . 59
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Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) . 60
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 60
ZA.2 Procedures for the attestation of conformity of VADs . 62
ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity . 62
ZA.2.2 EC Certificate of conformity . 63
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 63
Bibliography . 66

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Foreword
This document (EN 54-23:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 72 “Fire detection and
fire alarm systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by March 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
EN 54, Fire detection and fire alarm systems, consists of the following parts:
 Part 1: Introduction
 Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
 Part 3: Fire alarm devices ― Sounders
 Part 4: Power supply equipment
 Part 5: Heat detectors ― Point detectors
 Part 7: Smoke detectors ― Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
 Part 10: Flame detectors ― Point detectors
 Part 11: Manual call points
 Part 12: Smoke detectors ― Line detectors using an optical light beam
 Part 13: Compatibility assessment of system components
 Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance (in
preparation)
 Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment
 Part 17: Short-circuit isolators
 Part 18: Input/output devices
 Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors
 Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment
 Part 22: Resettable line-type heat detectors (in preparation)
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 Part 23: Fire alarm devices ― VADs
 Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems ― Loudspeakers
 Part 25: Components using radio links
 Part 26: Point fire detectors ― Carbon monoxide fire detectors (in preparation)
 Part 27: Duct smoke detectors (in preparation)
 Part 28: Non-resettable (digital) line-type heat detectors (in preparation)
 Part 29: Multi-sensor fire detectors ― Point detectors using a combination of smoke and heat
sensors (in preparation)
 Part 30: Multi-sensor fire detectors ― Point detectors using a combination of carbon monoxide and
heat sensors (in preparation)
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
The purpose of a visual fire alarm device (VAD) is to warn person(s) within, or in the vicinity of, a building of
the occurrence of a fire emergency in order to enable such person(s) to take appropriate measures.
This European Standard allows manufacturers to specify VADs in terms of the range at which the required
illumination is met. Three categories of device are defined, one for ceiling mounted devices, one for wall
mounted devices and an open category. The maximum range of the VAD is tested by measuring the light
output in a hemisphere surrounding it to determine its light distribution. As the light output of some VADs can
change over time due, for example, to the effect of self-heating, a test has been introduced to check that the
variation of light output over time is within an acceptable limit.
This European Standard gives common requirements for the construction and robustness of VADs as well as
for their performance under climatic, mechanical and electrical interference conditions which are likely to occur
in the service environment. VADs are classified in one of two application environment types, i.e. Type A and
Type B. More severe climatic conditions are applied to devices that are primarily intended for outdoor
applications (Type B) than those primarily intended for indoor applications (Type A).
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for visual alarm
devices in a fixed installation intended to signal a visual warning of a fire between the fire detection and fire
alarm system and the occupants of a building (see item C of Figure 1 of EN 54-1:1996). It is intended to cover
only those devices which derive their operating power by means of a physical electrical connection to an
external source such as a fire alarm system.
This European Standard specifies the evaluation of conformity and the marking of the visual alarm devices.
This European Standard applies to visual alarm devices that rely on software for their operation and to those
that do not.
This European Standard applies only to pulsing or flashing visual alarm devices, for example xenon beacons
or rotating beacons. Devices giving continuous light output are excluded from this European Standard.
This European Standard is not intended to cover visual indicators, for example those on detectors or on the
control and indicating equipment.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 54-1:1996, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 1: Introduction
EN 50130-4:1995, Alarm systems — Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibility — Product family standard:
Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems (including
EN 50130-4:1995/A1:1998 and EN 50130-4:1995/A2:2003)
EN 60068-1:1994, Environmental testing — Part 1: General and guidance (IEC 60068-1:1988 +
Corrigendum 1988 +A1:1992)
EN 60068-2-1:2007, Environmental testing — Part 2-1: Tests — Tests A: Cold (IEC 60068-2-1:2007)
EN 60068-2-2:2007, Environmental testing — Part 2-2: Tests — Test B: Dry heat (IEC 60068-2-2:2007)
EN 60068-2-6:2008, Environmental testing — Part 2-6: Tests — Tests Fc: Vibration, (sinusoidal)
(IEC 60068-2-6:2007)
EN 60068-2-27:2009, Environmental testing — Part 2-27: Tests — Test Ea and guidance: Shock
(IEC 60068-2-27:2008)
EN 60068-2-30:2005, Environmental testing — Part 2-30: Tests — Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h
cycle) (IEC 60068-2-30:2005)
EN 60068-2-42:2003, Environmental testing — Part 2-42: Tests; Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts
and connections (IEC 60068-2-42:2003)
EN 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing — Part 2-75: Tests — Test Eh: Hammer tests
(IEC 60068-2-75:1997)
EN 60068-2-78:2001, Environmental testing — Part 2-78: Tests; Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
(IEC 60068-2-78:2001)
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EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529:1989) (including
EN 60529:1991/A1:2000)
EN 60695-11-10:1999, Fire hazard testing — Part 11-10: Test flames — 50 W horizontal and vertical flame
test methods (IEC 60695-11-10:1999) (including EN 60695-11-10:1999/A1:2003)
EN 60695-11-20:1999, Fire hazard testing — Part 11-20: Test flames — 500 W flame test methods
(IEC 60695-11-20:1999) (including EN 60695-11-20:1999/A1:2003)
EN ISO 9001:2008, Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001:2008)
ISO 23539:2005, Photometry — The CIE system of physical photometry
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 54-1:1996 and the following apply.
3.1.1
coverage volume
volume within which the required illumination is achieved
3.1.2
normal axis
axis normal to the mounting plane which passes through the reference point
3.1.3
effective luminous intensity
measurement corresponding to the light output of the visual alarm device measured using the equipment and
method detailed in Annex A
3.1.4
light output level
measurement corresponding to the light output of the visual alarm device measured using the equipment and
method detailed in Annex B
3.1.5
mode (of operation)
one of a possible number of pre-defined light outputs of the visual alarm device which can be selected by
means specified by the manufacturer
3.1.6
reference point
point representing the optical centre within or on the surface of the visual alarm device specified by the
manufacturer
3.1.7
required illumination
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illumination of 0,4 lm/m on a surface perpendicular to the direction of the light emitted from the device
3.1.8
Type A visual alarm device
device primarily intended for indoor applications
NOTE Type A visual alarm devices may be suitable for some protected outdoor situations.
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3.1.9
Type B visual alarm device
device primarily intended for outdoor applications
NOTE Type B visual alarm devices may be more suitable than Type A visual alarm devices for some indoor
situations where high temperature and/or humidity are present.
3.1.10
visual alarm device
VAD
device which generates a flashing light to signal to the occupants of a building that a fire condition exists
3.2 Abbreviations
AC Alternating current
DC Direct current
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
RMS Root mean square
VAD Visual alarm device
4 Requirements
4.1 General
In order to comply with this standard, VADs shall meet the requirements of Clause 4, which shall be verified
by visual inspection or engineering assessment, shall be tested as described in Clause 5 and shall meet
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