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 European Standard 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. This standard 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). The standard excludes apparatus for the detection of toxic gases such as carbon monoxide. Apparatus complying with this standard is not considered suitable for industrial or commercial installations for which EN 61779-1 and EN 61779-4 apply.

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

Dieser Abschnitt der EN 50194 wird durch den Folgenden ersetzt. Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfverfahren und das Betriebsverhalten von elektrischen Geräten zur Detektion brennbarer Gase fest, die ortsfest installiert zum kontinuierlichen Betrieb in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder ähnlichen Umgebungen bestimmt sind. ANMERKUNG 1   Für Mobilheime gilt die EN 50194. Diese Norm beschreibt Geräte, die im Falle einer Freisetzung von Flüssiggas (LPG) und/oder Benzin-dämpfen einen optischen und akustischen Alarm liefern und eine Funktion in Form eines Ausgangs-signals, das zur direkten oder indirekten Auslösung einer Abschaltvorrichtung und/oder einer anderen Hilfsvorrichtung verwendet werden kann (Typ A der EN 50194). Diese Norm schließt Geräte zur Detektion toxischer Gase, wie Kohlenmonoxid, aus (sie EN 50291). Geräte, die diese Norm erfüllen, werden nicht als geeignet angesehen für industrielle oder kommerzielle Einrichtungen, für die EN 61779-1 und EN 61779-4 gelten. ANMERKUNG 2   Nach EN 61779 usw. geprüfte Geräte erfüllen nicht notwendigerweise diese Norm

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 supplémentaires et exigences de qualité de fonctionnement

Cet article de la EN 50194 est remplacé par: La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les méthodes d’essai et les exigences de qualité de fonctionnement pour les matériels électriques de détection de gaz combustibles, conçus pour être utilisés en fonctionnement continu dans une installation fixe dans les véhicules de loisir et les locaux similaires. NOTE 1   Pour les caravanes de type “mobile home”, la EN 50194 est applicable. La présente norme spécifie les matériels conçus pour fonctionner en cas de fuite de gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL) et/ou de vapeur de pétrole (carburant), émettre un signal d’alarme visuel et sonore, et fournir une action sous la forme d’un signal de sortie qui peut activer directement ou indirectement un dispositif de coupure ou un autre dispositif de servitude (Type A de la EN 50194). La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux matériels de détection de gaz toxiques, tels que le monoxyde de carbone (voir la EN 50291). Le matériel conforme à la présente norme n’est pas considéré comme adapté aux installations industrielles et commerciales. Pour ces dernières, ce sont la EN 61779-1 et la EN 61779-4 qui sont applicables. NOTE 2   Les matériels soumis à des essais en accord avec la série de normes EN 61779 ne sont pas nécessairement conformes à la présente norme.

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 evropski standard 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.

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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 supplémentaires
et exigences de qualité de fonctionnement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50194-2:2006
ICS:
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
SIST EN 50194-2:2007 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 50194-2:2007


EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50194-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2006
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 13.320

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  Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von
des gaz combustibles dans les locaux brennbaren Gasen in Wohnhäusern
à usage domestique Teil 2: Ortsfeste elektrische Geräte
Partie 2: Matériels électriques en zum kontinuierlichen Betrieb
fonctionnement continu et en installation in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder
fixe dans les véhicules de loisir ähnlichen Umgebungen -
et locaux similaires - Ergänzende Prüfverfahren und
Méthodes d'essai supplémentaires et Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten
exigences de qualité de fonctionnement



This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2006-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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© 2006 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
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Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by WG 4 of the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 216,
Gas detectors. The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by
CENELEC as EN 50194-2 on 2006-03-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
(dop) 2007-03-01
national standard or by endorsement
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2009-03-01
This Part 2 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 50194:2000. 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.
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Contents
1 Scope.4
2 Normative references.4
3 Definitions .5
4 General requirements .6
4.1 General .6
4.2 Construction .7
4.3 Indicators and alarms .7
4.4 Fault signals .7
4.5 Output signal .7
4.6 Labelling and instructions .8
5 Test and performance requirements.9
5.1 General requirements for tests.9
5.2 Normal conditions for tests .9
5.3 Test methods and performance requirements .10
6 Self-contained battery powered apparatus.16
Annex A (informative) Location of the apparatus and sensors -
Guide for writing the instruction booklet.17
Annex B (informative) Emergency procedures -
Leakage of gas or petrol .18
Table 101 - Electromagnetic emission – Test conditions and performance requirements .14
Table 102 - Electromagnetic immunity – Test conditions and performance requirements.15
Table 103 - Immmunity for DC powered controls.15

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1 Scope
This Clause of EN 50194 is replaced by:
This European Standard 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 applies.
This standard 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).
The standard excludes apparatus for the detection of toxic gases such as carbon monoxide
(see EN 50291).
Apparatus complying with this standard is not considered suitable for industrial or commercial
installations for which EN 61779-1 and EN 61779-4 apply.
NOTE 2 Apparatus tested in accordance with the EN 61779 series of standards will not necessarily comply with
this standard.
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.
DIN 51361 Mineral spirits – Special boiling point spirits – Requirements
EN 437:2003 Test gases – Test pressures – Appliance categories
EN 13878:2003 Leisure accommodation vehicles – Terms and definitions
1)
EN 50194:2000 Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in
domestic premises – Test methods and performance requirements
EN 50018:2000 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres -
Flameproof enclosure ‘d’
EN 50270:2006 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) (IEC 60068-2-6)
EN 60068-2-7 Environmental testing – Part 2-7: Tests – Test Ga: Acceleration,
steady state (IEC 60068-2-7)
EN 60068-2-27 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance:
Shock (IEC 60068-2-27)

1)
Will be replaced by EN 50194-1, presently under consideration.

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EN 60068-2-52 Environmental testing - Part 2-52: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium chloride solution) (IEC 60068-2-52)
EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529)
EN 60721-3-6:1993 Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Section 6:
Ship environment (IEC 60721-3-6:1987 + A1:1991)
EN 60945:2002 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems -
General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results
(IEC 60945:2002)
EN 61779-1 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable
gases - Part 1: General requirements and test methods
(IEC 61779-1)
EN 61779-4 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable
gases - Part 4: Performance requirements for group II apparatus
indicating a volume fraction up to 100 % lower explosive limit
(IEC 61779-4)
EN ISO 10239:2000 Small craft – Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems (ISO 10239:2000
EN ISO 10239:2000/ + corrigendum 2001)
AC:2002
ISO 7637-1:2002 Road vehicles - Electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling -
Part 1: Definitions and general considerations
ISO 7637-2:2004 Road vehicles - Electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling -
Part 2: Electrical transient conduction along supply lines only
3 Definitions
The definitions of EN 50194 apply, with the following additions:
3.19.
recreational vehicle
recreational vehicles considered by this standard include recreational craft, caravans and
motor caravans
NOTE 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.
3.20
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
[EN 13878]
3.21
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 For the purposes of this standard the word ´boat´ should be taken with the meaning ´recreational craft´.

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3.22
remote sensor
sensor assembly that is mounted in a separate location from the control unit
NOTE This definition should be read in conjunction with Definition 3.12 of EN 50194.
3.23
control unit
unit that may contain the power supply, signal processing, alarm circuits and indicators
3.24
vehicle supply powered apparatus
apparatus designed to be powered by the vehicle’s electrical supply
3.25
caravan
trailer leisure accommodation vehicle that meets requirements for construction and use of road
vehicles
[EN 13878]
3.26
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
[EN 13878]
4 General requirements
4.1 General
This subclause of EN 50194 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 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.

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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 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, 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 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.
4.3 Indicators and alarms
This subclause of EN 50194 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 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 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.

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4.6 Labelling and instructions
This subclause of EN 50194 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 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 is applicable.
4.6.3 Instruction booklet
This subclause of EN 50194 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 94/25/EC (EN ISO 10239:2000) (applicable for recreational craft
only);
t) The expected lifetime for the control unit and sensors except for sensors to be installed in
the bilge of boats (4.6.101 applies);
u) A note stating the working temperature and humidity range for control unit and remote
sensors;
v) The gas volume ratios at which the alarm threshold has to be triggered, specified for LPG
and/or petrol vapour.

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4.6.4 Packaging
This subclause of EN 50194 is applicable.
Addition:
4.6.101 Restrictions (applicable for recreational craft only)
For remote sensors to be installed in the bilge of boats the manufacturer shall provide means
for performing a functional test to verify correct operation of the remote sensor in the field.
The manufacturer shall provide additional information to explain the conditions that apply to
sensors placed in the bilge. A maximum interval between checks shall be specified in the
manual.
NOTE Small bottles containing silica gel saturated with a combustible liquid e.g. iso-propanol have been found
suitable for such checks.
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