SIST EN 50194-2:2019
(Main)Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises - Part 2: Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises - Additional test methods and performance requirements
Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises - Part 2: Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises - Additional test methods and performance requirements
This document specifies test methods and performance requirements for electrical apparatus for the detection of
combustible gases designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar
premises.
NOTE 1 For caravan holiday homes EN 50194-1 applies.
This document specifies apparatus designed to operate in the event of an escape of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
and/or petrol (gasoline) vapour and to provide a visual and audible alarm and an executive action in the form of an
output signal that can actuate directly or indirectly a shut-off device and/or other ancillary device (Type A of
EN 50194-1).
The document excludes apparatus for the detection of toxic gases such as carbon monoxide (see EN 50291).
Apparatus complying with this document is not considered suitable for industrial or commercial installations for
which EN 60079-29-1 apply.
NOTE 2 Apparatus tested in accordance with EN 60079-29-1 will not necessarily comply with this standard.
Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von brennbaren Gasen in Wohnhäusern - Teil 2: Ortsfeste elektrische Geräte zum kontinuierlichen Betrieb in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder ähnlichen Umgebungen - Ergänzende Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten
Matériels électriques pour la détection des gaz combustibles dans les locaux à usage domestique - Partie 2: Matériels électriques en fonctionnement continu et en installation fixe dans les véhicules de loisir et locaux similaires - Méthodes d'essai supplé
Električne naprave za zaznavanje vnetljivega plina v gospodinjstvih - 2. del: Električne naprave za neprekinjeno delovanje v inštalacijah, vgrajenih v vozilih za rekreacijo, in na sorodnih področjih - Dodatne preskusne metode in zahteve za delovanje
Ta dokument določa preskusne metode in zahteve glede zmogljivosti za električne naprave za zaznavanje vnetljivih plinov, zasnovane za neprekinjeno delovanje v inštalacijah, vgrajenih v vozilih za rekreacijo, in na sorodnih področjih.
OPOMBA 1: Za počitniške prikolice velja standard EN 50194-1.
Ta dokument določa naprave, ki so zasnovane za delovanje v primeru uhajanja utekočinjenega naftnega plina (LPG) in/ali bencinskih hlapov ter sprožijo vizualni in zvočni alarm ter izvršno dejanje v obliki izhodnega signala, ki lahko neposredno ali posredno sproži napravo za zapiranje plina in/ali drugo pomožno napravo (vrsta A iz standarda EN 50194-1).
Dokument izključuje naprave za zaznavanje strupenih plinov, kot je ogljikov monoksid (glej standard EN 50291).
Naprave, skladne s tem dokumentom, niso primerne za industrijske ali komercialne inštalacije, za katere se uporablja standard EN 60079-29-1.
OPOMBA 2: Naprave, preskušene v skladu s standardom EN 60079-29-1, niso nujno v skladu s tem standardom.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 50194-2:2019
01-julij-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 50194-2:2007
SIST EN 50194-2:2007/A1:2016
Električne naprave za zaznavanje vnetljivega plina v gospodinjstvih - 2. del:
Električne naprave za neprekinjeno delovanje v inštalacijah, vgrajenih v vozilih za
rekreacijo, in na sorodnih področjih - Dodatne preskusne metode in zahteve za
delovanje
Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises - Part
2: Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational
vehicles and similar premises - Additional test methods and performance requirements
Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von brennbaren Gasen in Wohnhäusern - Teil 2:
Ortsfeste elektrische Geräte zum kontinuierlichen Betrieb in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder
ähnlichen Umgebungen - Ergänzende Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen an das
Betriebsverhalten
Matériels électriques pour la détection des gaz combustibles dans les locaux à usage
domestique - Partie 2: Matériels électriques en fonctionnement continu et en installation
fixe dans les véhicules de loisir et locaux similaires - Méthodes d'essai supplé
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50194-2:2019
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
SIST EN 50194-2:2019 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50194-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2019
ICS 13.320 Supersedes EN 50194-2:2006
English Version
Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in
domestic premises - Part 2: Electrical apparatus for continuous
operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and
similar premises - Additional test methods and performance
requirements
Matériels électriques pour la détection des gaz Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von brennbaren Gasen
combustibles dans les locaux à usage domestique - Partie in Wohnhäusern - Teil 2: Ortsfeste elektrische Geräte zum
2: Matériels électriques en fonctionnement continu et dans kontinuierlichen Betrieb in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder
une installation fixe dans les véhicules de loisirs et locaux ähnlichen Umgebungen - Ergänzende Prüfverfahren und
similaires - Méthodes d'essai supplémentaires et exigences Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten
de performance
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2019-03-18. 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 CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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© 2019 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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Contents
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General requirements . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Construction . 6
4.3 Indicators and alarms . 7
4.4 Fault signals . 7
4.5 Output signal . 7
4.6 Labelling and instructions . 7
4.6.1 Labelling . 7
4.6.2 Cautions . 7
4.6.3 Instruction booklet . 8
4.6.4 Packaging . 8
5 Test and performance requirements . 8
5.1 General requirements for tests . 8
5.2 Normal conditions for tests . 8
5.2.1 General . 8
5.2.2 Test gases for alarm testing . 8
5.2.3 Test gas volume ratios . 9
5.2.4 Speed of test gases . 9
5.2.5 Power supply. 9
5.2.6 Temperature. 9
5.2.7 Humidity . 9
5.2.8 Pressure . 9
5.2.9 Removable parts . 9
5.3 Test methods and performance requirements . 9
5.3.1 General . 9
6 Self-contained battery powered apparatus . 15
Annex A (informative) Location of the apparatus and sensors – Guide for writing the instruction booklet . 16
Annex B (informative) Emergency procedures – Leakage of gas or petrol . 17
Bibliography . 18
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European foreword
This document (EN 50194-2:2019) has been prepared by CLC/TC 216 “Gas detectors”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2020–03–18
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2022–03–18
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50194-2:2006.
This Part 2 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 50194-1:2009.
This European Standard supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 50194; where it states
“addition”, “modification” or “replacement” the relevant text of EN 50194 is to be adapted accordingly.
Subclauses, tables and notes that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights.
CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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1 Scope
This Clause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
This document specifies test methods and performance requirements for electrical apparatus for the detection of
combustible gases designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar
premises.
NOTE 1 For caravan holiday homes EN 50194-1 applies.
This document specifies apparatus designed to operate in the event of an escape of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
and/or petrol (gasoline) vapour and to provide a visual and audible alarm and an executive action in the form of an
output signal that can actuate directly or indirectly a shut-off device and/or other ancillary device (Type A of
EN 50194-1).
The document excludes apparatus for the detection of toxic gases such as carbon monoxide (see EN 50291).
Apparatus complying with this document is not considered suitable for industrial or commercial installations for
which EN 60079-29-1 apply.
NOTE 2 Apparatus tested in accordance with EN 60079-29-1 will not necessarily comply with this standard.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements 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 437:2003, Test gases – Test pressures – Appliance categories
EN 13878:2003, Leisure accommodation vehicles - Terms and definitions
EN 50194-1:2009, Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises - Part 1: Test
methods and performance requirements
EN 60079-1, Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
EN 50270:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility - Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of
combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen
EN 60068-2-6, Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
EN 60068-2-7, Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Ga: Acceleration, steady state
EN 60068-2-27, Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
EN 60068-2-52, Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution)
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
EN 60721-3-6:1993, Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3: Classification of groups of environmental
parameters and their severities - Section 6: Ship environment
EN 60945:2002, Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - General requirements -
Methods of testing and required test results
ISO 7637-2:2011, Road vehicles — Electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling — Part 2: Electrical
transient conduction along supply lines only
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions of EN 50194-1:2009 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.21
recreational vehicle
recreational vehicles considered by this standard include recreational craft, caravans and motor caravans
Note 1 to entry: Other motorised vehicles like trucks are known to have residential accommodation. They are not recreational
vehicles but are considered as similar premises in respect of this standard.
3.22
caravan holiday home
transportable leisure accommodation vehicle that does not meet requirements for construction and use of road
vehicles, that retains means for mobility and that is for temporary or seasonal occupation
[SOURCE: EN 13878]
3.23
recreational craft
boat of a minimum length of 2,5 m and a maximum length of 24 m as specified in Directive 94/25/EC, which is
intended for sports or leisure purposes
Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this standard the word ´boat´ should be taken with the meaning ´recreational craft´.
3.24
remote sensor
sensor assembly that is mounted in a separate location from the control unit
Note 1 to entry: This definition should be read in conjunction with Definition 3.12 of EN 50194-1.
3.25
control unit
unit that may contain the power supply, signal processing, alarm circuits and indicators
3.26
vehicle supply powered apparatus
apparatus designed to be powered by the vehicle’s electrical supply
3.27
caravan
trailer leisure accommodation vehicle that meets requirements for construction and use of road vehicles
[SOURCE: EN 13878]
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3.28
motor caravan
self-propelled leisure accommodation vehicle that meets requirements for construction and use of road vehicles
It contains at least:
– seats and table,
– sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats,
– cooking facilities, and
– storage facilities
[SOURCE: EN 13878]
4 General requirements
4.1 General
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
This standard also includes apparatus for detecting petrol vapour in applications such as the bilges of boats, where
petrol is used as fuel. It is not applicable for the detection of vapour of diesel fuel.
NOTE 101 Due to the low vapour pressure leaks of diesel fuel do not cause the risk of an explosion at ambient temperatures.
The requirements for flammable gas detection as defined in EN 50194-1 apply equally to petrol vapour detectors.
In this standard, there are requirements that cover all apparatus. Additional application specific requirements apply
to certain groups of recreational vehicles, such as boats. An apparatus which complies with the requirements for
recreational craft will automatically comply with the requirements for motor caravans and caravans. An apparatus
which complies with the requirements for motor caravans will automatically comply with the requirements for
caravans. The apparatus are designed for continuous operation.
NOTE 102 When the vehicle is not in use the apparatus may be switched off in order to save the vehicles power supply or the
internal batteries.
The apparatus may consist of one or more sensor(s) and a control unit. Sensors (integrated into the apparatus or
remote) shall be designed to detect LPG and/or petrol vapour.
NOTE 103 Sensors or apparatus designed according EN 50194-1 may be used as apparatus or as component of it, if the
additional requirements of this standard are complied with.
The apparatus shall reliably detect the presence of combustible gas in recreational vehicles under the stated
application conditions, shall produce an alarm and shall be able to initiate executive actions whenever the level
exceeds the alarm set point.
The apparatus, electrical assemblies and components shall comply with EN 50194-1, where applicable, with the
construction requirements of 4.2 to 4.6 and the test and performance requirements of Clause 5.
4.2 Construction
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
Each sensor shall be constructed of materials that will not corrode in the environment where it is designed for, e.g.
in the presence of a salt-laden atmosphere as exists in a marine environment, or be affected by the gases and
vapours that may be expected to be present in a bilge of a recreational craft.
Adequate means shall be provided to mount the remote sensor(s), pointing vertically downwards, securely to the
vehicle’s substructure.
The control unit shall be constructed of materials that are suitable for use in the intended application e.g. in the
cabin or below deck area of a recreational craft.
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4.3 Indicators and alarms
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
4.3.3 Addition:
If more than one sensor is connected to a control unit, the control unit shall indicate the alarm condition of the
different sensors individually.
4.4 Fault signals
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
The apparatus shall provide a visual and audible fault signal in the event of interruption of communication between
control unit and the remote sensor(s).
The audible fault signal shall be clearly identified and different from a gas alarm.
4.5 Output signal
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
The output signal of the apparatus shall operate under the same conditions as the visual and audible alarm. For
triggering an output signal, there shall be no built-in delay.
4.6 Labelling and instructions
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
The manufacturer shall declare for which of the following application(s) and for which gas(es) the device is
approved:
– domestic premises;
– caravans;
– motor caravans;
– boats;
– gas(es) to be measured.
This shall be noted on a label on the device or fixed at the device and shall be pointed out more detailed in the
manual.
If one instruction manual is used for different types of devices it shall be explicitly noted which type is related to
which of the above mentioned application and to which gas.
4.6.1 Labelling
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
The following is applicable to recreational craft only:
j) The classification of the environmental condition as defined in EN 60721-3-6:
— remote sensor(s): 6K3/6B1/6S1/6M3,
— control unit: 6K2/6B1//6S1/6M3.
4.6.2 Cautions
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
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4.6.3 Instruction booklet
This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
p) power consumption;
q) the correct operating voltage, fuse-rating, if any, and method of connection to the vehicle’s power system;
r) a list of materials that may be expected to be found in recreational vehicles that may produce vapours or
gases, e.g. oils, cleaning fluids, polishes, paints, greases, cooking operations, etc. which may affect the
reliability of the apparatus in the short or long term;
s) recommendation that the gas installation should comply with the requirements of 5.5 of Annex 1 of Directive
2013/53/EU (EN ISO 10239:2014) (applicable for recreational craft only);
t) th
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Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises - Part 2:
Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational
vehicles and similar premises - Additional test methods and performance requirements
Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von brennbaren Gasen in Wohnhäusern - Teil 2:
Ortsfeste elektrische Geräte zum kontinuierlichen Betrieb in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder
ähnlichen Umgebungen - Ergänzende Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen an das
Betriebsverhalten
Matériels électriques pour la détection des gaz combustibles dans les locaux à usage
domestique - Partie 2: Matériels électriques en fonctionnement continu et en installation
fixe dans les véhicules de loisir et locaux similaires - Méthodes d'essai supplé
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 50194-2:2018
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
oSIST prEN 50194-2:2018 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN 50194-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2018
ICS 13.320 Will supersede EN 50194-2:2006
English Version
Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in
domestic premises - Part 2: Electrical apparatus for continuous
operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and
similar premises - Additional test methods and performance
requirements
Matériels électriques pour la détection des gaz Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von brennbaren Gasen
combustibles dans les locaux à usage domestique - Partie in Wohnhäusern - Teil 2: Ortsfeste elektrische Geräte zum
2: Matériels électriques en fonctionnement continu et en kontinuierlichen Betrieb in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder
installation fixe dans les véhicules de loisir et locaux ähnlichen Umgebungen - Ergänzende Prüfverfahren und
similaires - Méthodes d'essai supplé Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2018-12-07.
It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 216.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
This draft European Standard was established by CENELEC 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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1 Contents
2 1 Scope . 5
3 2 Normative references. 5
4 3 Terms and definitions . 6
5 4 General requirements . 7
6 4.1 General . 7
7 4.2 Construction . 7
8 4.3 Indicators and alarms . 7
9 4.4 Fault signals . 7
10 4.5 Output signal . 8
11 4.6 Labelling and instructions . 8
12 Labelling . 8
4.6.1
13 4.6.2 Cautions . 8
14 Instruction booklet. 8
4.6.3
15 4.6.4 Packaging . 8
16 4.6.101 Restrictions (applicable for recreational craft only) . 8
17 5 Test and performance requirements . 9
18 5.1 General requirements for tests . 9
19 5.2 Normal conditions for tests . 9
20 5.2.1 General . 9
21 5.2.2 Test gases for alarm testing. 9
22 5.2.3 Test gas volume ratios . 9
23 5.2.4 Speed of test gases . 9
24 5.2.5 Power supply . 9
25 5.2.6 Temperature . 9
26 5.2.7 Humidity . 9
27 5.2.8 Pressure . 9
28 5.2.9 Removable parts . 9
29 5.3 Test methods and performance requirements . 9
30 5.3.1 General . 9
31 5.3.5 Alarm test during warm-up time. 10
32 5.3.5.1 Test . 10
33 5.3.5.2 Performance requirement . 10
34 5.3.11 Electromagnetic compatibility . 10
35 5.3.13 Effects of other gases . 10
36 5.3.15 Ignition test . 10
37 5.3.17 Degree of protection (additional requirements) . 10
38 5.3.101 Mechanical environment. 11
39 5.3.101.1 Vibration . 11
40 5.3.101.2 Shock (applicable for recreational craft only) . 11
41 5.3.101.3 Orientation static (applicable for recreational craft only) . 11
42 5.3.101.4 Orientation dynamic motion (applicable for recreational craft only) . 12
43 5.3.101.5 Acceleration steady state (applicable for recreational craft only) . 12
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44 5.3.102 Corrosion (salt mist) (applicable to recreational craft only) . 12
45 5.3.104 Immunity to electromagnetic environment . 13
46 5.3.105 Fault in the connection between control unit and remote sensor . 14
47 6 Self-contained battery powered apparatus . 14
48 Annex A (informative) . 15
49 Location of the apparatus and sensors – Guide for writing the instruction booklet . 15
50 Annex B (informative) . 16
51 Bibliography . 17
52
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54 European foreword
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56 This document (prEN 50194-2:2018) has been prepared by CLC/TC 216 "Gas detectors".
57
58 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
59
60 The following dates are proposed:
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• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dor + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 36 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
62
63 This document will supersede EN 50194-2:2006.
64
65 This Part 2 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 50194-1:2009.
66
67 This European Standard supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 50194; where it states
68 “addition”, “modification” or “replacement” the relevant text of EN 50194 is to be adapted accordingly.
69
70 Subclauses, tables and notes that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1.
71
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72 1 Scope
73 This Clause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
74 This document specifies test methods and performance requirements for electrical apparatus for the detection of
75 combustible gases designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar
76 premises.
77 NOTE 1 For caravan holiday homes EN 50194-1 applies.
78 This document specifies apparatus designed to operate in the event of an escape of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
79 and/or petrol (gasoline) vapour and to provide a visual and audible alarm and an executive action in the form of an
80 output signal that can actuate directly or indirectly a shut-off device and/or other ancillary device (Type A of EN
81 50194-1).
82 The document excludes apparatus for the detection of toxic gases such as carbon monoxide (see EN 50291).
83 Apparatus complying with this document is not considered suitable for industrial or commercial installations for
84 which EN 60079-29-1 apply.
85 NOTE 2 Apparatus tested in accordance with EN 60079-29-1 will not necessarily comply with this standard.
86 2 Normative references
87 The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
88 requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the
89 latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
90 EN 437:2003, Test gases – Test pressures – Appliance categories
91 EN 13878:2003, Leisure accommodation vehicles – Terms and definitions
92 EN 50194-1:2009, Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises – Test
93 methods and performance requirements
94 EN 60079-1, Explosive atmospheres - Part1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures “d”
95 EN 50270:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility – Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of
96 combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen
97 EN 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) (IEC 60068-2-6)
98 EN 60068-2-7, Environmental testing – Part 2-7: Tests – Test Ga: Acceleration, steady state (IEC 60068-2-7)
99 EN 60068-2-27, Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock (IEC 60068-2-27)
100 EN 60068-2-52, Environmental testing - Part 2-52: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution) (IEC
101 60068-2-52)
102 EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529)
103 EN 60721-3-6:1993, Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3: Classification of groups of environmental
104 parameters and their severities - Section 6: Ship environment (IEC 60721-3-6:1987 + A1:1991)
105 EN 60945:2002, Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - General requirements -
106 Methods of testing and required test results (IEC 60945:2002)
107 ISO 7637-2:2011, Road vehicles - Electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling - Part 2: Electrical transient
108 conduction along supply lines only
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109 3 Terms and definitions
110 For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions of EN 50194-1:2009 and the following apply.
111 ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
112 • IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
113 • ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
114 3.21
115 recreational vehicle
116 recreational vehicles considered by this standard include recreational craft, caravans and motor caravans
117 Note 1 to entry: Other motorised vehicles like trucks are known to have residential accommodation. They are not recreational vehicles but
118 are considered as similar premises in respect of this standard.
119 3.22
120 caravan holiday home
121 transportable leisure accommodation vehicle that does not meet requirements for construction and use of road
122 vehicles, that retains means for mobility and that is for temporary or seasonal occupation
123 [SOURCE: EN 13878]
124 3.23
125 recreational craft
126 boat of a minimum length of 2,5 m and a maximum length of 24 m as specified in Directive 94/25/EC, which is
127 intended for sports or leisure purposes
128 Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this standard the word ´boat´ should be taken with the meaning ´recreational craft´.
129 3.24
130 remote sensor
131 sensor assembly that is mounted in a separate location from the control unit
132 Note 1 to entry: This definition should be read in conjunction with Definition 3.12 of EN 50194-1.
133 3.25
134 control unit
135 unit that may contain the power supply, signal processing, alarm circuits and indicators
136 3.26
137 vehicle supply powered apparatus
138 apparatus designed to be powered by the vehicle’s electrical supply
139 3.27
140 caravan
141 trailer leisure accommodation vehicle that meets requirements for construction and use of road vehicles
142 [SOURCE: EN 13878]
143 3.28
144 motor caravan
145 self-propelled leisure accommodation vehicle that meets requirements for construction and use of road vehicles
146 It contains at least:
147 – seats and table,
148 – sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats,
149 – cooking facilities, and
150 – storage facilities
151 [SOURCE: EN 13878]
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152 4 General requirements
153 4.1 General
154 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
155 This standard also includes apparatus for detecting petrol vapour in applications such as the bilges of boats, where
156 petrol is used as fuel. It is not applicable for the detection of vapour of diesel fuel.
157 NOTE 101 Due to the low vapour pressure leaks of diesel fuel do not cause the risk of an explosion at ambient temperatures.
158 The requirements for flammable gas detection as defined in EN 50194-1 apply equally to petrol vapour detectors.
159 In this standard, there are requirements that cover all apparatus. Additional application specific requirements apply
160 to certain groups of recreational vehicles, such as boats. An apparatus which complies with the requirements for
161 recreational craft will automatically comply with the requirements for motor caravans and caravans. An apparatus
162 which complies with the requirements for motor caravans will automatically comply with the requirements for
163 caravans. The apparatus are designed for continuous operation.
164 NOTE 102 When the vehicle is not in use the apparatus may be switched off in order to save the vehicles power supply or the internal
165 batteries.
166 The apparatus may consist of one or more sensor(s) and a control unit. Sensors (integrated into the apparatus or
167 remote) shall be designed to detect LPG and/or petrol vapour.
168 NOTE 103 Sensors or apparatus designed according EN 50194-1 may be used as apparatus or as component of it, if the additional
169 requirements of this standard are complied with.
170 The apparatus shall reliably detect the presence of combustible gas in recreational vehicles under the stated
171 application conditions, shall produce an alarm and shall be able to initiate executive actions whenever the level
172 exceeds the alarm set point.
173 The apparatus, electrical assemblies and components shall comply with EN 50194-1, where applicable, with the
174 construction requirements of 4.2 to 4.6 and the test and performance requirements of Clause 5.
175 4.2 Construction
176 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
177 Each sensor shall be constructed of materials that will not corrode in the environment where it is designed for, e.g.
178 in the presence of a salt-laden atmosphere as exists in a marine environment, or be affected by the gases and
179 vapours that may be expected to be present in a bilge of a recreational craft.
180 Adequate means shall be provided to mount the remote sensor(s), pointing vertically downwards, securely to the
181 vehicle’s substructure.
182 The control unit shall be constructed of materials that are suitable for use in the intended application e.g. in the
183 cabin or below deck area of a recreational craft.
184 4.3 Indicators and alarms
185 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
186 4.3.3 Addition:
187 If more than one sensor is connected to a control unit, the control unit shall indicate the alarm condition of the
188 different sensors individually.
189 4.4 Fault signals
190 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
191 The apparatus shall provide a visual and audible fault signal in the event of interruption of communication between
192 control unit and the remote sensor(s).
193 The audible fault signal shall be clearly identified and different from a gas alarm.
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194 4.5 Output signal
195 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
196 The output signal of the apparatus shall operate under the same conditions as the visual and audible alarm. For
197 triggering an output signal, there shall be no built-in delay.
198 4.6 Labelling and instructions
199 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
200 The manufacturer shall declare for which of the following application(s) and for which gas(es) the device
201 is approved:
202 – domestic premises;
203 – caravans;
204 – motor caravans;
205 – boats;
206 – gas(es) to be measured.
207 This shall be noted on a label on the device or fixed at the device and shall be pointed out more detailed in the
208 manual.
209 If one instruction manual is used for different types of devices it shall be explicitly noted which type is related to
210 which of the above mentioned application and to which gas.
211 4.6.1 Labelling
212 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
213 The following is applicable to recreational craft only:
214 j) The classification of the environmental condition as defined in EN 60721-3-6:
215 remote sensor(s): 6K3/6B1/6S1/6M3,
216 control unit: 6K2/6B1//6S1/6M3.
217 4.6.2 Cautions
218 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
219 4.6.3 Instruction booklet
220 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable with the following additions:
221 p) power consumption;
222 q) the correct operating voltage, fuse-rating, if any, and method of connection to the vehicle’s power system;
223 r) a list of materials that may be expected to be found in recreational vehicles that may produce vapours or
224 gases, e.g. oils, cleaning fluids, polishes, paints, greases, cooking operations, etc. which may affect the
225 reliability of the apparatus in the short or long term;
226 s) recommendation that the gas installation should comply with the requirements of 5.5 of Annex 1 of Directive
227 2013/53/EU (EN ISO 10239:2014) (applicable for recreational craft only);
228 t) the expected lifetime for the control unit and sensors except for sensors to be installed in the bilge of boats
229 (4.6.101 applies);
230 u) a note stating the working temperature and humidity range for control unit and remote sensors;
231 v) the gas volume ratios at which the alarm threshold has to be triggered, specified for LPG and/or petrol vapour.
232 4.6.4 Packaging
233 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
234 Addition:
235 4.6.101 Restrictions (applicable for recreational craft only)
236 For remote sensors to be installed in the bilge of boats the manufacturer shall provide means for performing a
237 functional test to verify correct operation of the remote sensor in the field.
238 The manufacturer shall provide additional information to explain the conditions that apply to sensors placed in the
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239 bilge. A maximum interval between checks shall be specified in the manual.
240 NOTE Small bottles containing silica gel saturated with a combustible liquid e.g. iso-propanol have been found suitable for such checks.
241 5 Test and performance requirements
242 5.1 General requirements for tests
243 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
244 5.2 Normal conditions for tests
245 5.2.1 General
246 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
247 5.2.2 Test gases for alarm testing
248 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
249 For apparatus intended for sensing LPG the air gas mixture to be used for all tests shall utilize butane of
250 composition G30. This gas composition shall be as defined in EN 437.
251 For apparatus intended for sensing petrol vapour the air vapour mixture to be used for all tests shall utilize test
252 petrol according to DIN 51631/I with an LEL of 1,1 % (V/V).
253 Acceptable alternatives to petrol vapour are air vapour mixtures of hexane or heptane appropriate to the LEL of
254 1,1 % (V/V) for petrol vapour.
255 5.2.3 Test gas volume ratios
256 For the test in 5.3.4.1 and 5.3.12.1 of EN 50194-1:2009, the test gas volume ratio shall be (3 ± 0,3) % LEL above
257 and below the volume ratios declared by the manufacturer. The test gas concentrations shall not exceed the overall
258 band of (3 to 20) % LEL.
259 The test gas shall be applied for 5 min.
260 For all other tests, unless otherwise specified, the test gas volume ratio shall be (6 ± 0,6) % LEL above and
261 below the volume ratio declared by the manufacturer. The test gas concentration shall not exceed the overall
262 band of (3 to 20) % LEL.
263 The test gas shall be applied for 5 min.
264 5.2.4 Speed of test gases
265 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
266 5.2.5 Power supply
267 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
268 5.2.6 Temperature
269 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
270 5.2.7 Humidity
271 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
272 5.2.8 Pressure
273 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
274 5.2.9 Removable parts
275 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is applicable.
276 5.3 Test methods and performance requirements
277 In addition to the tests of EN 50194-1 the following tests shall be carried out, where applicable. Some tests are
278 applicable to recreational craft only.
279 Where a subclause of EN 50194-1 shall be replaced by one of the following subclauses this is noted below the
280 headline. Subclauses of 5.3 of EN 50194-1:2009 which apply without modification, e.g. 5.3.2, are not referenced in
281 this standard.
282 5.3.1 General
283 This subclause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:
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284 The apparatus shall comply with all the requirements under the specified test conditions. Unless otherwise stated,
285 each test condition shall be separately varied while the others remain normal as defined in 5.2.
286 When the apparatus is switched on, a warm-up time not exceeding 15 min is acceptable.
287 The following sequence of tests shall be adhered to after carrying out the tests of EN 50194-1 with the described
288 modifications and, unless otherwise stated, they shall be carried out in clean air or the test air gas mixtu
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