SIST EN 50134-3:2012

Alarm systems - Social alarm systems - Part 3: Local unit and controller

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements and tests for local units and controllers forming part of a social alarm system. This European Standard applies to local units and controllers that receive an alarm triggering signal from manually or automatically activated trigger devices and convert this into an alarm signal for transmission to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient. The local unit and controller may be either separate units or integrated into one unit.

Alarmanlagen - Personen-Hilferufanlagen - Teil 3: Örtliche Zentrale und Steuereinrichtung

Systèmes d'alarme - Systèmes d'alarme sociale - Partie 3: Unité locale et contrôleur

Alarmni sistemi - Socialni alarmni sistemi - 3. del: Lokalna enota in krmilnik

Ta evropski standard določa minimalne zahteve in preskuse za lokalne enote in krmilnike, ki so del socialnega alarmnega sistema. Ta evropski standard se uporablja za lokalne enote in krmilnike, ki sprejmejo alarmni signal iz ročno ali samodejno aktiviranih sprožilnih naprav ter ga pretvorijo v alarmni signal za prenos v varnostno-nadzorni center ali k sprejemniku alarma. Lokalna enota in krmilnik sta lahko ločeni enoti ali sta vgrajena v eno enoto.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Dec-2009
• Publication Date: 10-May-2012
• ICS: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems
• Technical Committee: EAL - Alarm systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-May-2012
• Due Date: 13-Jul-2012
• Completion Date: 11-May-2012
• Ref Project: EN 50134-3:2012 - Alarm systems - Social alarm systems - Part 3: Local unit and controller

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 50134-3:2001 - Alarm systems - Social alarm systems -- Part 3: Local unit and controller
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Corrected By: SIST EN 50134-3:2012/AC:2015 - Alarm systems - Social alarm systems - Part 3: Local unit and controller
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015

Overview

EN 50134-3:2012 (CENELEC) defines minimum requirements and test criteria for the local unit and controller components of European social alarm systems. It applies to devices that receive alarm-triggering signals from manually or automatically activated trigger devices, convert them to an alarm event and transmit this to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) or an alarm recipient. The standard covers separate or integrated local unit/controller implementations and supersedes EN 50134-3:2001.

Key Topics and Technical Requirements

• Functional scope: Defines roles and terminology (local unit, controller, trigger device, ARC) and divides functions into power source, inputs, two-way speech, signal processing, indications, controls, interconnections and alarm transmission.
• Power and backup:
  • Primary battery option must support at least 12 months of normal operation (including daily alarm transmission and 1 minute of two-way speech).
  • Where mains is primary, the secondary power source must maintain operation for minimum 24 hours in normal condition and at least 30 minutes in alarm condition (with alarm transmission and two-way speech).
  • Battery low fault indication and automatic transmission to ARC required; low warning generated at least 2 hours before insufficient power.
  • Recharge requirements for rechargeable secondary batteries: ≥80% in 24 h, full capacity within additional 48 h.
• Two-way speech: Mandatory speech link between local unit/controller and ARC or alarm recipient; speech must require no manual operation at the local end (per 4.2.4).
• Inputs and radio: Inputs can be wired or wire-free. Wire-free trigger devices using unmanaged spectrum must use frequencies dedicated to social alarm systems.
• Enclosure & environment: Mechanical protection at least IP30/IP32 for table-top units; devices must meet environmental tests in clause 5.7 to satisfy environmental class 1.
• Indications & controls: Visual indicators and manual controls must be consolidated and clearly labelled; fault/reassurance/disconnection indications are specified.
• Testing & verification: Includes functional tests, wire-free radio interconnection measurements, environmental testing and electro-acoustical two-way speech tests (Annex C). Marking and documentation requirements are defined.

Applications and Who Uses It

• Manufacturers of social alarm local units, controllers, and integrated devices use EN 50134-3:2012 for product design and compliance.
• System integrators and installers reference the standard for procurement and system interoperability.
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies use the test procedures and criteria for product verification.
• Care providers, ARCs and specifiers rely on the standard to ensure reliability, battery backup, two‑way speech and user reassurance in community and residential social alarm deployments.

Related Standards

• EN 50134-1 (System requirements)
• EN 50134-2 (Trigger devices)
• EN 50134-5 (Interconnections and communications)
• EN 50130-4, EN 50130-5 (EMC and environmental test methods)
• EN 60529 / EN 60068 series and relevant ETSI radio standards (listed in normative references)

Keywords: EN 50134-3:2012, social alarm systems, local unit and controller, alarm receiving centre, two-way speech communication, trigger devices, battery backup, environmental tests.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2012
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SIST EN 50134-3:2001
Alarmni sistemi - Socialni alarmni sistemi - 3. del: Lokalna enota in krmilnik
Alarm systems - Social alarm systems - Part 3: Local unit and controller
Alarmanlagen - Personen-Hilferufanlagen - Teil 3: Örtliche Zentrale und
Steuereinrichtung
Systèmes d'alarme - Systèmes d'alarme sociale - Partie 3: Unité locale et contrôleur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50134-3:2012
ICS:
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50134-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.320 Supersedes EN 50134-3:2001

English version
Alarm systems -
Social alarm systems -
Part 3: Local unit and controller

Systèmes d'alarme -  Alarmanlagen -
Systèmes d'alarme sociale - Personen-Hilferufanlagen -
Partie 3: Unité locale et contrôleur Teil 3: Ortliche Zentrale und
Übertragungsgerät
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-03-12. 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
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CENELEC
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Contents
Page
Foreword . - 4 -
Introduction . - 5 -
1 Sc op e . - 6 -
2 Normative references . - 6 -
3 Terms and definitions . - 6 -
4 Functional requirements . - 8 -
4.1 General . - 8 -
4.2 Detailed functional requirements . - 9 -
5 Tests . - 18 -
5.1 Test categories . - 18 -
5.2 Standard atmospheric condition for testing . - 18 -
5.3 Number of local unit and controllers used for testing . - 18 -
5.4 General conditions for tests . - 18 -
5.5 Functional tests . - 19 -
5.6 Wire-free radio interconnections measurements . - 21 -
5.7 Environmental tests . - 21 -
6 Marking . - 30 -
6.1 Information to be included in the marking . - 30 -
6.2 Requirements for the marking. - 30 -
7 Documentation . - 31 -
Annex A (normative) Function, indication and timing of a local unit and controller in relation to
an alarm triggering signal - 32 -
Annex B (normative) Test set-up by using radio-frequency shielded test fixtures - 33 -
Annex C (normative) Test method for electro-acoustical 2-way speech tests of loudspeaker
output and microphone input of the local unit - 36 -
C.1 Loudspeaker . - 36 -
C.2 Microphone . - 37 -

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Figures
Figure A.1  Function, indication and timing diagram of local unit and controller . - 32 -
Figure B.1  Radio-frequency shielded test fixtures and interconnections . - 34 -
Figure B.2  Test set-up for testing of the interference monitoring function . - 35 -

Tables
Table 1  Limits of frequency response . - 11 - 
Table 2  Permissible time intervals by different types of fault . - 13 - 
Table 3  Fault indications on the local unit and/or controller . - 15 - 
Table 4  Environmental tests for fixed local unit and controller . - 24 - 
Table 5  Environmental tests for movable local unit and controller . - 25 - 

Foreword
This document (EN 50134-3:2012) has been prepared by CLC/TC 79 "Alarm systems".
The following dates are fixed:

• latest date by which this document has
(dop) 2013-03-12
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national
(dow) 2015-03-12
standards conflicting with this
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50134-3:2001.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying
any or all such patent rights.
The EN/TS 50134 series will consist of the following parts, under the general title “Alarm systems -
Social alarm systems":
- Part 1: System requirements,
- Part 2: Trigger devices,
- Part 3: Local unit and controller,
- Part 4 (free),
- Part 5: Interconnections and communications,
- Part 6 (free),
- Part 7: Application guidelines.
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Introduction
This standard specifies the minimum requirements for the local unit and controller to ensure this
system part provides the functionality and reliability required by a social alarm system.
The design should also take into consideration situations where the user may be unable to send an
alarm, or where an unwanted alarm may be sent, due to technical malfunctions or poor ergonomic
design.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements and tests for local units and controllers
forming part of a social alarm system.
This European Standard applies to local units and controllers that receive an alarm triggering signal
from manually or automatically activated trigger devices and convert this into an alarm signal for
transmission to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient.
The local unit and controller may be either separate units or integrated into one unit.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50130-4 2011 Alarm systems  Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibility  Product
family standard: Immunity requirements for components of fire,
intruder, hold up, CCTV, access control and social alarm systems
EN 50130-5 2011 Alarm systems  Part 5: Environmental test methods
EN 50134-2
Alarm systems  Social alarm systems  Part 2: Trigger devices
EN 60529 1991 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
+ corr. May 1993 (IEC 60529:1989)
+ A1 2000 (IEC 60529:1989/A1:1999)
EN 60068-1 1994 Environmental testing  Part 1: General and guidance
(IEC 60068-1:1988 + A1:1992 + corrigendum Oct. 1988)
EN ISO 3741  Acoustics  Determination of sound power levels and sound energy
levels of noise sources using sound pressure  Precision methods
for reverberation test rooms (ISO 3741)
ETSI EN 300 220-1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment to be used in the
25 MHz to 1 000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up
to 500 mW;Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods
ETSI EN 300 440-1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM);Short range devices;Radio equipment to be used in the
1 GHz to 40 GHz frequency range;Part 1: Technical characteristics
and test methods
ETSI EN 301 406 Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
(DECT);Harmonized EN for Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications (DECT) covering the essential requirements
under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive;Generic radio
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

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3.1
social alarm system
system providing 24 h facilities for alarm triggering, identification, signal transmission, alarm reception,
two-way speech communication, reassurance and assistance, for use by persons considered to be at
risk
3.2
alarm receiving centre
ARC
system part which provides facilities for communication with a number of controllers, and providing the
alarm receiving and information processing system as an interface to the alarm recipient
3.3
local unit
interface between the user and the controller which enables two-way speech
3.4
controller
interface between one or more local units and the alarm transmission system or alarm recipient
3.5
trigger device
system part, operated by a person or automatically that communicates to the local unit and controller,
initiating the alarm triggering signal
3.6
fixed trigger device
trigger device in a fixed position
3.7
portable trigger device
trigger device carried by the user and providing wire-free communication
3.8
activity monitoring trigger device
alarm device that operates automatically when a routine activity of the user, being monitored by a
trigger device, is modified within a specified period
3.9
interconnections
transmission system that provides the communication between trigger devices and local unit and
controller
3.10
alarm transmission system
transmission system that provides communication between the controller and the alarm receiving
centre or an alarm recipient
3.11
normal condition
condition during which the system is fully operational and is not in any other condition
3.12
pre-alarm condition
condition following the reception of an alarm triggering signal
3.13
alarm condition
condition following the reception of an alarm triggering signal and the pre-alarm condition

3.14
fault condition
condition following detection of a fault by the local unit and controller, that prevents the functioning of
the system
3.15
disconnection condition
temporary and deliberate disconnection of a local unit to prevent alarm or fault transmission to the
controller or the alarm receiving centre
3.16
reassurance indication
indication provided locally in alarm condition in order to verify to the user that the local unit has
received the alarm triggering signal
3.17
fault indication
indication of a fault condition
3.18
pre-alarm warning indication
indication at the local unit that the local unit is in the pre-alarm condition
3.19
disconnection indication
indication of the disconnection condition
3.20
alarm triggering signal
signal transmitted by a trigger device to indicate an alarm
3.21
reset
return to the normal condition where only one alarm triggering signal has been received
3.22
alarm recipient
person who receives and acts upon an alarm signal
3.23
alarm transmission equipment
equipment which is primarily for the transmission of alarm and fault signals from the local unit and
controller to the alarm receiving centre or the alarm recipient and which may be integral to the local
unit and controller
3.24
two-way speech
speech communication originating at either end of the connection and received by the other
4 Functional requirements
4.1 General
a) Unless otherwise noted the requirements of this standard are the same for a local unit and a
controller.
b) If an optional function is implemented the related requirement shall be fulfilled.
c) The local unit and controller shall be protected against environmental influences by a box or a
cabinet of suitable mechanical strength, which shall be classified to at least IP30 and IP32 for
where it is intended for table top use as specified in EN 60529.

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NOTE 1 If the controller is installed in a separate protected and locked room, the requirement is not applicable.
d) All visual indicators described in 4.2.6 and manual controls described in 4.2.7 for a local unit or
combined local unit and controller shall be contained in one mechanical unit and their purpose shall
be clearly indicated.
NOTE 2  If the controller is a separate unit all manual controls and visual indications related to the function or facility of the
controller may be contained in the separate controller.
e) The local unit and controller shall be suitable for use in its intended environment and as a minimum
shall satisfiy the tests specified in 5.7 to meet the requirements for environmental class 1.
4.2 Detailed functional requirements
4.2.1 General
The functions of a local unit and controller are divided into the following groups:
• power source,
• inputs,
• two-way speech communication,
• signal processing,
• indications,
• operating controls,
• outputs for external indications or controls (optional),
• interconnections,
• alarm transmission.
Where an alarm system consists of a local unit and a controller with separate alarm transmission
equipment and / or separate radio transceiver equipment, the requirements for the local unit and
controller shall apply to the related separate equipment, to the extent that those requirements are
applicable to the intended functionality of the additional equipment.
4.2.2 Power source
4.2.2.1 Primary power source
a) The local unit or controller shall have a visual indication that it is operating using the primary
power source and is in the normal condition.
b) If the primary source of power is a battery, it shall be capable of supplying power to the local
unit and controller for a minimum of 12 months of normal operation, including a minimum of
one alarm transmission and two-way-speech communication per day for a minimum of 1 min.
Additionally the local unit and controller shall be capable of indicating a battery low fault
warning signal at the local unit and controller, and transmitting a fault signal to the alarm
receiving centre or an alarm recipient automatically for a minimum of seven days.
4.2.2.2 Secondary supply input
Where the primary power source is mains power or the alarm transmission system then:

a) if the primary power source is interrupted the local unit and controller shall automatically be
switched to the secondary power source without any interruption to the operation of the
device;
b) in the case of failure of the primary power source,
1) power to the local unit and controller shall be maintained by a secondary power source;
2) the secondary power source shall be capable of supplying power to the local unit and
controller for a minimum of 24 h in normal condition, including a minimum of half an hour of
alarm condition during which alarm transmission and two-way speech communication
occurs;
3) the local unit and controller shall be capable of indicating a battery low fault warning signal
at the local unit and controller, and transmitting it to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm
recipient automatically;
4) the battery low fault warning signal shall be generated no less than two hours before there
shall be insufficient power to operate the unit as required in 4.2.2.2, list entry b), 2) and 3);
c) if the secondary power source is a rechargeable battery a fully discharged battery shall be
recharged to a minimum of 80 % of its nominal capacity within 24 h and to its rated capacity
within another 48 h.
4.2.3 Inputs  Input signals from trigger devices
a) The input signals from trigger devices are transmitted to the local unit and controller via cable
and/or wire-free transmission. Such signals shall be stored in the local unit and controller,
indicated and transmitted to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient in accordance
with the functional requirements of this standard.
b) For wire free trigger devices using a radio interconnection, without managed spectrum access
only radio frequencies dedicated to social alarm systems shall be used for the transmission of
alarm and fault conditions.
4.2.4 Two-way speech communication
4.2.4.1 General
a) There shall be a two-way speech communication facility between the local unit and controller
and the ARC or the alarm recipient.
b) The two-way speech communication shall require no manual operation at the local unit.
c) The part of the local unit and controller which is used to provide two-way speech
communication shall fulfil the requirements specified in 4.2.4.2 and 4.2.4.3.
The test methods to be used for the verification of conformance with these requirements are
given in the normative Annex C.
4.2.4.2 Loudspeaker output of the local unit
a) The local unit shall be capable of delivering an A-weighted sound power level of not less than
90 dB re 1 pW, with less than 10 % harmonic distortion.
b) The output shall be adjustable to less than 70 dB re 1 pW.

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c) The frequency response shall be within the limits shown in Table 1.
Table 1  Limits of frequency response

Frequency band Upper Limit Lower Limit
315 Hz to 630 Hz +5 dB -10 dB at 315 Hz increasing
linearly with the logarithm of the
frequency to –5 dB at 630 Hz
630 Hz to 3 150 Hz +5 dB -5 dB

4.2.4.3 Microphone input of the local unit
a) If the local unit and controller is connected to an analogue PSTN or equivalent leased line
transmission system then it shall be capable of delivering an analogue output signal to the
alarm transmission system of (–15 ± 3) dBV into a reference impedance ZR with less than
10 % harmonic distortion when the microphone is exposed to a sound pressure level of 60 dB
re 20 µPa.
b) If the local unit and controller is designed for connection to other alarm transmission systems,
then it shall output to the alarm transmission a signal representing 100 % of the local unit and
controller’s maximum output when the microphone is exposed to a sound pressure level of
90 dB re 20 µPa.
c) The frequency response shall be within ± 5 dB in the frequency range of 315 Hz to 3,15 kHz.
4.2.5 Signal processing
4.2.5.1 General
a) The signal processing of an alarm triggering signal shall comply with the requirements to
function, indication and timing as shown in the diagram of Annex A and described in 4.2.5.2
and 4.2.5.3.
b) If a manually selectable condition can inhibit the sending of an alarm signal it shall not be
possible to select this condition without the use of a tool, key or code.
c) In the event of more than one signal, none of the signals that have not already been
processed shall be lost.
d) Alarm signals shall have priority over all other signals.
e) Where the controller is designed for use with more than one local unit, it shall have:
1) the facility to support more than one concurrent alarm transmission session;
2) sufficient capacity to process, route and manage the number of concurrent alarm
transmission sessions for which it is rated without deterioration in respect of the
performance of the controller against the requirements in this standard or delays in the
transmission of speech between a local unit and the ARC.

4.2.5.2 Pre-alarm condition (optional)
a) The indication of the pre-alarm condition shall be given and cancellation of the pre-alarm
warning signal shall be possible in accordance with 4.2.6.2 and 4.2.6.3 respectively.
b) The pre-alarm condition shall be initiated after the reception of an alarm triggering signal.
c) If this condition is not cancelled within the pre-alarm condition period the local unit and
controller shall change its state to the alarm condition in accordance with 4.2.5.3, list entry b).
4.2.5.3 Alarm condition
a) If the pre-alarm function is not implemented, the alarm condition shall be initiated not more
than 10 s after the trigger device has been activated.
b) If pre-alarm condition is implemented, the alarm condition shall be initiated not more than 10 s
after the pre-alarm condition period has elapsed.
c) During the alarm condition the local unit and controller shall:
1) automatically initiate the alarm transmission system to transmit the alarm signal to the
alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient,
2) transmit a signal to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient containing information
identifying the cause of the alert and/or the trigger device that has activated.
d) For inputs from specified trigger devices the local unit and controller shall provide the option to
disable the facility to:
1) give audible and visible indications locally as a reassurance signal in accordance with
4.2.6.3,
2) provide a two-way speech communication with the alarm receiving centre or the alarm
recipient.
e) The alarm condition shall be reset from the alarm receiving centre or by an alarm recipient.
4.2.5.4 Fault condition
a) Types of fault
The local unit and controller shall detect and distinguish the following faults:
− Type A: Fault in the primary power source where this is mains power or the alarm
transmission system;
− Type B: Discharge of any battery (primary or secondary source of power) below the battery
low voltage level as specified by the manufacturer;
− Type C: Battery low warning signal received from fixed or portable trigger devices;
− Type D: Disconnections or short circuits of the cable interconnections between the local unit
and controller and a fixed trigger device and/or a radio transceiver unit;
NOTE  The fault in the interconnections may be indicated and transmitted to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm
recipient as an alarm signal if it is not possible to distinguish between a fault and an alarm condition.

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− Type E: Fault in the cable interconnections which prevents the local unit and controller from
meeting the requirements of this standard;
− Type F: The presence of a continuous radio signal for a minimum of 30 s that may inhibit the
reception of an alarm triggering signal from a trigger device;
− Type G: Disconnection of the local unit and/or controller from the alarm transmission system
for a minimum of 60 s or a fault in the alarm transmission equipment.
b) Time intervals
The time intervals from the time the fault occurs until it is indicated locally or transmission to the alarm
receiving centre or an alarm recipient has been initiated shall be in accordance with the requirements
of Table 2.
Table 2  Permissible time intervals by different types of fault
Type of fault T T
F1 F2
A ≤ 120 s to 3 h
≤ 10 s for visual indication & ≤ 3 h for
audible indication
B ≤ 120 s ≤ 10 s
C N/A
≤ (T + 120) s
PAC
D ≤ (T + 120) s N/A
PAC
E
≤ 120 s ≤ 10 s
F
≤ 120 s ≤ 10 s
G N/A
≤ 10 s
Abbreviations:
T : Permissible time interval between the occurance of fault condition and until initiation of the alarm
F1
transmission system for transmission of the fault to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient
occurs.
T : Permissible time interval between the occurance of fault condition and until local indication occurs.
F2
T : Pre-alarm condition period in s.
PAC
N/A: Not applicable.
c) Detailed requirements
The local unit and controller shall provide:
1) transmission of a signal dedicated to a fault type A, B & C, to the alarm receiving centre or
an alarm recipient;
2) transmission of other faults by a minimum of a common fault signal to the alarm receiving
centre or an alarm recipient;
3) audible and visible indication locally of the types of fault in accordance with 4.2.6.4;
4) a fault indication until transmission has taken place to an alarm receiving centre or an
alarm recipient, and/or until the service personnel have identified the type of failure even
though the cause of the fault has ceased;
5) in the case of fault type A return to the normal condition from the fault condition if the fault
in the primary power source where this is mains power or the alarm transmission system is
rectified prior to transmission of a fault signal to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm
recipient.
4.2.5.5 Disconnection condition (optional)
a) Types of disconnection
If disconnections are possible either by operation locally or by remote control from the alarm receiving
centre or an alarm recipient, the local unit and controller shall enter the disconnection condition if any
of the following are disconnected:
• one or more trigger devices,
• the interconnections,
• the alarm transmission system.
b) Detailed requirements
During the disconnection condition the local unit and controller shall include:
• transmission of a disconnection signal to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient where
possible; where this is not possible it shall be indicated locally,
• maintenance of the disconnection condition until logging has taken place at the alarm receiving
centre or by an alarm recipient and until the user or the service personnel have re-established the
device or function that was disconnected,
• audible and visible indication in accordance with 4.2.6.5.
4.2.6 Indications
4.2.6.1 General
All indications shall be clearly distinguishable.
4.2.6.2 Pre-alarm warning indication (optional)
a) Local warning indication
During the pre-alarm condition, if implemented, the local unit and controller shall give a local warning
indication that an alarm signal will be transmitted to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient if
the condition is not cancelled within the pre-alarm condition period.
b) Audible and visible indication
1) The pre-alarm warning indication shall be given by means of audible and visible indicators
on the local unit and controller or by output facilities for presentation of the pre-alarm
warning signal on external indication devices.
2) The audible indication shall be in accordance with 4.2.6.6.
3) The audible and visible indication shall continue as long as the pre-alarm condition exists.
4.2.6.3 Reassurance indication
a) Local reassurance indication
During the alarm condition period the local unit and controller shall give a reassurance indication that
the system has responded locally and that the alarm transmission from the local unit and controller is
initiated.
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b) Detailed requirements
The reassurance indication shall comply with the following:
1) it shall be given by means of audible and visible indicators at the local unit, or by output
facilities for presentation of the reassurance signal on external indication devices;
2) it shall automatically be initiated when the alarm condition period starts and it shall remain
until the two-way speech communication is initiated as a confirmation to the user that the
alarm signal has been received by the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient;
3) the audible indication shall be in accordance with 4.2.6.6.
4.2.6.4 Fault indication
During a fault condition the fault indication signal shall comply with the following:
a) the type of faults indicated locally and the time interval between occurrence of the fault
condition and until local indication occurs shall comply with Table 2;
b) the different types of faults, as described in 4.2.5.4, list entry a) shall be indicated on the local
unit and/or controller according to Table 3;
Table 3  Fault indications on the local unit and/or controller
Type of fault
Fault indications
A B E F G
a
Fault indications on the local unit if the local unit is not +
an integral part of the controller.
Fault indications on the controller if the local unit is + + + + +
not an integral part of the controller.
Fault indications on the local unit and controller if the + + + +
local unit is an integral part of the controller.
a
Only the faults in the primary power source of the local unit shall be indicated.
c) it shall be given by means of audible and visible indicators at the local unit and controller, or by
output facilities for presentation of the fault signal on external indication devices;
d) it shall automatically be initiated when the fault condition period starts and it shall last until
transmission to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient;
e) the audible indication shall be in accordance with 4.2.6.6.
4.2.6.5 Disconnection indication (optional)
During disconnection condition, if implemented, the disconnection indication shall comply with the
following:
a) it shall be given by means of audible and visible indicators at the local unit and controller, or by
output facilities for presentation of the disconnection signal on external indication devices;
b) the audible indication shall be in accordance with 4.2.6.6.

4.2.6.6 Audible indication
The peak sound level of the audible indication shall be a minimum of 65 dB(A) measured at a distance
of 1 m from the indication device. The audible signal shall consist of one or more tones with a
minimum duration of 150 ms within the frequency range 0,3 kHz to 3,4 kHz.
4.2.7 Operating controls
4.2.7.1 Manually-activated fixed trigger device
a) The local unit shall be provided with an integral manually-activated fixed trigger device.
b) The fixed trigger device shall be physically distinguishable from all other controls.
c) The integral manually-activated fixed trigger device shall be tested and fulfil the functional
requirements for the manually-activated push button type of fixed trigger device given in
EN 50134-2.
4.2.7.2 Cancel device (optional)
The local unit shall be provided with a facility to enable the user to cancel the alarm if the optional pre-
alarm function has been implemented. The device shall cancel the pre-alarm condition and the pre-
alarm warning signal during the pre-alarm condition period as described in 4.2.5.2.
4.2.7.3 Local unit and controller on/off switch
a) Where a local unit and controller on/off switch is provided it shall be protected against
inadvertant operation.
b) The location and operation of the on/off switch shall be specified in the installation and service
instructions given for the local unit and controller.
4.2.7.4 Manually operated loudspeaker volume control for two-way speech (optional)
If a manually operated loudspeaker volume control is fitted, it shall be protected against inadvertant
operation.
4.2.7.5 Local alarm condition reset device (optional)
Where a local alarm condition reset device is provided, it shall be protected against inadvertent
operation and designed and located in a manner that would discourage it being used by users instead
of the cancel device.
The location and operation of the device shall be specified in the service instructions given for the
local unit and controller.
4.2.7.6 Non alarm calls to a local unit and controller (optional)
a) Where the facility exists for the ARC or the alarm recipient to call the local unit and controller
in a non-alarm situation, the call shall be preceded by an announcement signal.
b) The annoucement signal shall be comprised of either a system generated annoucement
message and/or audible indication in accordance with 4.2.6.6.
c) An announcement signal shall have a minimum duration of 1 s.

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d) The local unit and controller shall have a privacy control to allow the local unit and controller to
prevent the alarm recipient from listening in.
e) The privacy condition shall be overridden in the case of an alarm condition.
4.2.8 Outputs for external indications or controls (optional)
If the local unit and controller provides outputs for external indications or controls, the operation of
these outputs shall not inhibit the functioning of the local unit and controller.
4.2.9 Interconnections
a) The time required for transmission between the local unit and a separate controller in case of
pre-alarm, alarm, or fault condition shall be included in the time intervals as specified in
4.2.5.2 to 4.2.5.4.
b) A fault type D or E shall be detected and indicated as described in 4.2.5.4 and 4.2.6.4.
c) Interconnection facilities for communication between a separate controller and one or more
local units shall include two-way speech.
d) The time required for transmission between the local unit and controller and separate alarm
transmission equipment in case of alarm, or fault condition shall be included in the time
intervals as specified in 4.2.5.2 to 4.2.5.4.
e) The time required for transmission between separate radio transceiver equipment and the
local unit and controller in case of pre-alarm, alarm, or fault condition shall be included in the
time intervals as specified in 4.2.5.2 to 4.2.5.4.
f) Interconnection facilities between the local unit and controller and separate alarm transmission
equipment shall include speech. The interconnection shall provide sufficient bandwidth for the
maximum number of concurrent voice and data communications sessions supported by that
alarm transmission equipment.
4.2.10 Alarm transmission
a) The controller shall be capable of transmitting all alarm, fault or disconnection condition
signals.
b) There shall be a two-way speech facility (microphone, loudspeaker, amplifiers, etc.) for
communication between the local unit and controller and the alarm receiving centre or an
alarm recipient during an alarm condition.
c) The alarm transmission equipment may be either an integral part of the controller or a
separate unit. If the alarm transmission equipment is a separate unit, the interconnection
between the controller and it shall be regarded as part of the total interconnection and fulfil the
minimum requirements of 4.2.9.
d) If other local alarm transmission equipment can inhibit the transmission of an alarm, the alarm
transmission equipment connected to the controller shall provide a facility to stop the other
equipment from having access to the alarm transmission system.
e) Controllers with a built in alarm transmission equipment shall fulfil the local country’s
appropriate requirements for alarm transmission equipment to be connected to the alarm
transmission system.
f) The controller shall be able to store a minimum of two different destination identifiers (e.g.
telephone number, wired or non-wired bus address) to be used when contacting an alarm
receiving centre or alarm recipient. The order and number of transmission attempts made
using these destination identifiers shall be specified by the manufacturer in the documentation.
NOTE  For a local unit and controller designed for connection to an analogue PSTN alarm transmission system it is
recommended to make as many dial attempts as allowed by national regulations.
g) The local unit and controller shall provide unambigous means for identifying itself and the
cause of the alert and or the trigger device that has activated when communicating with an
alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient.
h) The local unit and controller shall have a facility to send a signal to the alarm receiving centre
for test purposes, either automatically and/or on receipt of a signal from the alarm receiving
centre.
5 Tests
5.1 Test categories
The tests are divided into three categories:
• functional tests according to 5.5;
• wire-free radio interconnection measurements according to 5.6;
• environmental tests according to 5.7.
5.2 Standard atmospheric condition for testing
Unless otherwise specified, the atmospheric condition in the laboratory shall be the standard
atmospheric conditions for measurements and tests, specified in EN 60068-1:1994, 5.3, as follows:
• temperature 15 °C to 35 °C;
• relative humidity 25 % to 75 %;
• air pressure 86 kPa to 106 kPa (860 mbar to 1 060 mbar).
5.3 Number of local unit and controllers used for testing
Generally, sequential testing (the same local unit and controller used for all tests) is not required, but
may be accepted if only one local unit and controller is available. Wherever possible a local unit and
controller should only be subject to one endurance test. If more local unit and controllers are available,
the time required for the testing, and the stress of the individual local unit and controller, may be
minimized.
The tests may be carried out in any order.
The required minimum number of the different types of local unit and controllers to be available for a
test depends on the type of local unit and controller and the environmental group selected for that
device (see 5.7.2).
5.4 General conditions for tests
5.4.1 Mounting and orientation
a) Unless otherwise stated in a test procedure, the local unit and controller under test shall be
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manufacturer, and except where required for testing, the local unit and controller shall be in its
normal condition.
b) If mounting in test fixtures as described in 5.4.3 is not possible, e.g. during functional testing,
special measures, for example testing in a shielded room, shall be taken to prevent all
unwanted radio signal interferences affecting the local unit and controller.
5.4.2 Electrical connections
a) The test set-up used during functional and environmental tests is dependent upon the type of
power source and the different type of receiver input circuits used for the local unit and
controller.
b) If the test procedure requires the local unit and controller to be in the operating condition, it
shall always be connected to the primary power source.
c) If the local unit and controller is powered from batteries, it shall be provided with new and/or
fully charged batteries before the start of testing.
NOTE A new battery is assumed to be fully charged.
d) As the trigger device is not part of the test specimen, the trigger device shall be powered,
during all tests, with the nominal a.c. or d.c. supply voltage as specified by the manufacturer. If
powered from batteries it shall be provided with new and/or fully charged batteries before the
start of testing.
e) The local unit and controller shall, unless otherwise stated in the test procedure, receive
signals from an appropriate trigger device.
NOTE  If the local unit and controller is only receiving an input from a contact function of a fixed trigger device, it may
receive signals from test equipment which is able to simulate the status of a trigger device.
f) The output for the transmission system and the two-way speech facility shall be monitored for
correct functioning during testing.
5.4.3 Test fixtures
If the local unit and controller contains a receiver for wire-free radio reception of signals from a trigger
device, the local unit and controller under test, as well as the trigger device used for functional testing,
shall be mounted in test fixtures and interconnected as described in Annex B (normative), during the
environmental tests.
5.5 Functional tests
5.5.1 General
Unless otherwise stated the functional tests shall be carried out outside the RF shielded test fixture.
A trigger device is used to activate the local unit and controller. If it is wire-free it shall be positioned
within 1 m of the receiver.
5.5.2 Input signals from trigger devices
The different type of inputs of the local unit and controller shall be tested for detection of alarm, fault
and disconnection signals sent by representative types of trigger devices that are specified to be used
for the system by the manufacturer.

5.5.3 Local unit and controller which is powered from primary (non-rechargeable) batteries
and uses cable interconnections
V max, V nom and V min used in the functional test below shall be specified by the manufacturer
B B B
prior to the testing.
a) Disconnect the batteries and power the local unit and controller from an external variable d.c.
supply.
b) With the d.c. supply voltage adjusted to nominal battery voltage (V nom ± 1 %) check that the
B
local unit and controller functions correctly in normal condition (local unit and controller in
normal condition and the trigger device used for testing not activated) as well as alarm
condition (trigger device used for testing activated).
c) Repeat b) with the d.c. supply voltage adjusted to maximum battery voltage (V max ± 1 %).
B
d) Adjust the d.c. supply voltage to the minimum battery voltage (V min ± 1 %) as specified by
B
the manufacturer of the local unit and controller, and check th
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