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(Main)Alarm and electronic security systems - Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems - Requirements for supervised premises transceiver (SPT)
Alarm and electronic security systems - Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems - Requirements for supervised premises transceiver (SPT)
IEC 60839-5-2:2016 specifies the general equipment requirements for the performance, reliability, resilience, security and safety characteristics of supervised premises transceiver (SPT) installed in supervised premises and used in alarm transmission systems (ATS). A supervised premises transceiver can be a stand-alone device or an integrated part of an alarm system. These requirements also apply to the SPT sharing means of interconnection, control, communication and power supplies with other applications. The alarm transmission system requirements and classifications are defined within IEC 60839-5-1. This new edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- reflects the current technological state of art (IP networks);
- harmonizes with the ATS categories introduced in IEC 60839-5-1:2014;
- introduces test requirements.
Systèmes d'alarme et de sécurité électroniques - Partie 5-2: Systèmes de transmission d'alarme - Exigences pour les transmetteurs des locaux surveillés (SPT)
L'IEC 60839-5-2:2016 spécifie les exigences matérielles générales relatives au fonctionnement, à la fiabilité, à la résilience, à la sécurité et à la sûreté des transmetteurs de locaux surveillés (SPT) installés dans des locaux surveillés et utilisés dans les systèmes de transmission d'alarme (ATS). Un transmetteur de locaux surveillés peut être un dispositif autonome ou faire partie intégrante d'un système d'alarme. Ces exigences s'appliquent également aux moyens de partage d'interconnexion, de commande, de communication et d'alimentation électrique du SPT avec d'autres applications. Les exigences et les classifications des systèmes de transmission d'alarme sont définies dans l'IEC 60839-5-1. Cette nouvelle édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- représente l'état actuel de la technique (réseaux IP);
- harmonise avec les catégories d'ATS spécifiées dans l'IEC 60839-5-1:2014;
- présente des exigences relatives aux essais.
Alarmni in elektronski varnostni sistemi - 5-2. del: Alarmni prenosni sistemi - Zahteve za nadzorovane prostorske oddajnike (SPT) (IEC 60839-5-2:2016)
Standard IEC 60839-5-2:2016 določa splošne zahteve glede opreme za delovanje, zanesljivost, odpornost, zaščito in varnost nadzorovanih prostorskih oddajnikov (SPT) v nadzorovanih prostorih, ki se uporabljajo v alarmnih prenosnih sistemih (ATS). Nadzorovani prostorski oddajnik je lahko samostojna naprava ali sestavni del alarmnega sistema. Te zahteve se uporabljajo tudi za nadzorovane prostorske oddajnike, ki si z drugimi aplikacijami delijo sredstva za medsebojno povezovanje, nadzor, komunikacijo in napajanje. Zahteve in klasifikacije alarmnih prenosnih sistemov so določene v standardu IEC 60839-5-1. Ta nova izdaja v primerjavi s prejšnjo vključuje naslednje pomembne tehnične spremembe:
– standard odraža trenutno tehnološko stanje (omrežja IP);
– vsebina je usklajena s kategorijami alarmnih prenosnih sistemov, opredeljenih v standardu IEC 60839-5-1:2014;
– dodane so bile zahteve za preskuse.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST IEC 60839-5-2:2002
Alarmni in elektronski varnostni sistemi - 5-2. del: Alarmni prenosni sistemi -
Zahteve za nadzorovane prostorske oddajnike (SPT) (IEC 60839-5-2:2016)
Alarm and electronic security systems - Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems -
Requirements for supervised premises transceiver (SPT)
Systèmes d'alarme et de sécurité électroniques - Partie 5-2: Systèmes de transmission
d'alarme - Exigences pour les transmetteurs des locaux surveillés (SPT)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC 60839-5-2:2016
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.
IEC 60839-5-2 ®
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Alarm and electronic security systems –
Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems – Requirements for supervised premises
transceiver (SPT)
Systèmes d’alarme et de sécurité électroniques –
Partie 5-2: Systèmes de transmission d’alarme – Exigences pour les
transmetteurs des locaux surveillés (SPT)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Abbreviations . 8
4 General requirements . 8
4.1 General . 8
4.2 SPT classification . 9
5 Functional requirements . 9
5.1 General . 9
5.2 Access levels . 9
5.3 Remote access . 10
5.4 Uploading and downloading of software and firmware . 10
5.5 Storage of parameters . 10
5.6 ATS and ATP fault reporting to the AS . 10
5.7 Interface to the AS . 10
5.8 Monitoring of the transmission network interface(s) – Fault reporting . 11
5.9 Power supply for the SPT . 11
5.10 Event logging . 11
6 Operation . 13
6.1 Modes of acknowledgement operation . 13
6.1.1 General . 13
6.1.2 Store-and-forward operation requirements . 13
6.1.3 Pass-through operation requirements . 13
6.2 SPT alarms . 14
6.3 Substitution security . 14
6.4 Information security . 14
7 Documentation . 14
7.1 SPT documentation . 14
7.2 Marking and identification . 15
8 Housing and tamper protection – Tamper protection requirements . 15
9 Tests . 15
9.1 General . 15
9.2 General requirements . 15
9.2.1 Standard conditions for testing . 15
9.2.2 Mounting and orientation . 15
9.2.3 Power supply . 16
9.3 Reduced functional test . 16
9.4 Functional tests . 16
9.4.1 General . 16
9.4.2 Access levels . 17
9.4.3 Upload and download of software and firmware . 18
9.4.4 Parameter storage . 19
9.4.5 Test of ATS fault reporting to AS . 20
9.4.6 Standardized serial interface to the AS . 21
9.4.7 Standardized parallel interface to the AS . 21
9.4.8 Proprietary interface to the AS . 22
9.4.9 Monitoring of the transmission network interface . 23
9.4.10 Event logging . 23
9.4.11 Protection of the log . 24
9.4.12 Event log capacity and endurance . 24
9.4.13 Clock resolution . 25
9.4.14 Store-and-forward operation . 25
9.4.15 Pass-through operation . 26
9.4.16 SPT alarms . 27
9.4.17 Information and substitution security . 28
9.4.18 Documentation . 28
Annex A (normative) Requirements of the interface between AS and SPT . 29
A.1 Parallel interface between AS and SPT . 29
A.1.1 General . 29
A.1.2 Parallel SPT alarm inputs . 29
A.1.3 Parallel SPT outputs . 29
A.2 Serial interface between AS and SPT . 29
Bibliography . 31
Table 1 – Event recording classification – Events to be recorded . 12
Table 2 – Event recording classification – Memory capacity and endurance . 13
Table 3 – Alarms originated by the SPT and transmitted to the RCT . 14
Table 4 – Summary of functional tests . 17
Table 5 – Test of access levels . 18
Table 6 – Test of upload and download of software and firmware . 19
Table 7 – Test of parameter storage . 19
Table 8 – Reporting ATS failure from the SPT to the AS in a dual path ATS . 20
Table 9 – Reporting the ATS path failure from the SPT to the AS in a single path ATS . 20
Table 10 – Test of standardized serial interface to the AS . 21
Table 11 – Test of standardized parallel interface to the AS . 22
Table 12 – Test of proprietary interface to the AS . 23
Table 13 – Test of the transmission network interface monitoring . 23
Table 14 – Test of event logging . 24
Table 15 – Test of event log capacity . 24
Table 16 – Test of clock resolution . 25
Table 17 – Test of store-and-forward operation . 26
Table 18 – Test of pass-through operation. 27
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ALARM AND ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS –
Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems –
Requirements for supervised premises transceiver (SPT)
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60839-5-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 79:
Alarm and electronic security systems.
This international standard is based on EN 50136-2:2013.
The second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published 1991. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) updates to reflect the current technological state of art (IP networks);
b) harmonization with the ATS categories introduced in IEC 60839-5-1:2014;
c) introduction of test requirements.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
79/463/CDV 79/514/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60839 series, published under the general title Alarm and
electronic security systems, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
The object of this part of IEC 60839 is to specify the general requirements for the
performance, reliability, resilience and security of alarm transmission systems and to ensure
their suitability for use with different types of alarm systems and annunciation equipment.
An alarm transmission system may use any type of transmission network.
When the ATS functions are integrated into an alarm system or annunciation equipment the
requirements of this standard apply.
The intended users of this international standard include alarm transmission service
providers, alarm receiving centre operators, fire departments, insurance companies,
telecommunication network operators, internet service providers, equipment manufacturers,
alarm companies, end users and others.
The IEC 60839-5 series consists of the following parts, under the general title Alarm and
electronic security systems:
– Part 5-1: Alarm transmission systems – General requirements;
– Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems – Requirements for supervised premises transceiver
(SPT);
– Part 5-3: Alarm transmission systems – Requirements for receiving centre transceiver
(RCT);
– Part 5-4 : (under evaluation);
– Part 5-5 : (under evaluation);
– Part 5-6 : (under evaluation);
– Part 5-7: (place holder).
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The former IEC 60839-5 series (1991) is being reviewed by an ad-hoc group set-up at the TC 79 meeting in
Milano in October 2013. This ad-hoc group is in charge of evaluating the relevance / obsolescence of
IEC 60839-5-4, IEC 60839-5-5 and IEC 60839-5-6 developed in 1991 and advise TC 79 on their future.
ALARM AND ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS –
Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems –
Requirements for supervised premises transceiver (SPT)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60839-5 specifies the general equipment requirements for the performance,
reliability, resilience, security and safety characteristics of supervised premises transceiver
(SPT) installed in supervised premises and used in alarm transmission systems (ATS). A
supervised premises transceiver can be a stand-alone device or an integrated part of an
alarm system.
These requirements also apply to the SPT sharing means of interconnection, control,
communication and power supplies with other applications.
The alarm transmission system requirements and classifications are defined within
IEC 60839-5-1. Different types of alarm systems may in addition to alarm messages also send
other types of messages, e.g. fault messages and status messages. The term alarm is used in
this broad sense throughout the document. Additional requirements for the connection of
specific types of alarm systems are given in the relevant international standards.
Because the SPT can be applied in different applications (e.g. I&HAS, fire and social alarm
systems), requirements for the SPT, additional to those of this international standard, may be
specified in separate application specific documents.
This international standard specifies the requirements specific to alarm transmission.
Application specific requirements for the connection of the SPT to specific types of alarm
systems are given in the IEC 60839-5 series for I&HAS, and the EN 54 series for fire. For
other SPT applications, see the relevant national or international standards.
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.
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Alarm and electronic security systems – Part 5-1: Alarm transmission
systems – General requirements
IEC 62599-1, Alarm systems – Part 1: Environmental test methods
IEC 62599-2, Alarm systems – Part 2: Electromagnetic compatibility – Immunity requirements
for components of fire and security alarm systems
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60839-5-1, as well
as the following, apply.
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3.1.1
alternative power source
power source capable of powering the SPT for a predetermined time when a prime power
source is unavailable
3.1.2
indication
information (in audible, visual or any other form) about the state of the SPT, RCT and/or ATS
3.1.3
logical access
access to SPT data (e.g. configuration, status, software)
3.1.4
local access
access to the SPT from within the protected premises where physical access is required
before logical access can be achieved
3.1.5
remote access
access to the SPT not requiring physical access
3.1.6
prime power source
power source used to support an SPT under normal operating conditions
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply:
AE Annunciation equipment
AS Alarm system
ATP Alarm transmission path
ATS Alarm transmission system
CIE Control and indicating equipment
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
GND Ground
GPRS General packet radio services
I&HAS Intruder and hold-up alarm systems
NTP Network time protocol
RCT Receiving centre transceiver
SPT Supervised premises transceiver
4 General requirements
4.1 General
Where appropriate, equipment shall comply with local, national and international requirements
and regulations for connection and transmission via public or private networks.
Requirements in this standard shall be considered as a minimum. As the SPT is used together
with or integrated in associated alarm systems, the requirements of the specific applications
or related standards shall apply.
Specific applications may require additional testing of the SPT. If such characteristics for a
non-alarm application are provided and are submitted for testing, they shall be specified by
the manufacturer at the time of testing.
4.2 SPT classification
This standard defines SPT requirements. For some specific characteristics also, a
classification system or measuring scale is introduced. For the purpose of SPT classification,
reference is made to the ATS categories in IEC 60839-5-1. The SPT shall be labelled with
each category or range of categories that it can be applied to.
If a custom category (category C) is defined then the requirements corresponding to Tables 1,
2 and 3 shall also be defined.
5 Functional requirements
5.1 General
The SPT shall be able to receive alarms from one or more ASs and transmit the alarm to one
or more RCTs via one or more ATPs within the requirements of the appropriate ATS category.
5.2 Access levels
This standard specifies four levels of access that categorise the ability of users to gain logical
access to the SPT functions.
Physical access requirements may be defined in the relevant application specific standards.
Access levels are defined as follows:
– Level 1: access to functions, indications and notifications available to any individual
without authentication;
– Level 2: access to information about the operational status of the SPT. Access level 2
may also allow access to basic functional tests and the management of other
access level 2 users;
– Level 3: maintenance and commissioning functions, access in order to affect the SPT
configuration including the addition, removal or replacement of components
and other operations that directly, or indirectly, may influence the functions of
the SPT;
– Level 4: access to update the software and read-only functions.
Access to level 2, 3 and level 4 functions shall require authorisation with a key.
Access at level 3 should be authorised by a user with level 2 access. Access at level 4 should
be authorised by a user with level 3 access. This may be achieved by a one-time
authorisation as part of a service level agreement.
Access at levels 2, 3 and 4 may be achieved by providing authorisation, equivalent to
1 000 000 different keys .
Where it is possible to attempt to gain access more than 3 times in a 60-second period the
SPT shall have the ability to delay repeated attempts. After the third attempt, each further
attempt shall be prevented for a minimum of 90 s.
Where factory default keys are provided, it shall not be possible to complete the SPT
commissioning without first changing these keys e.g. during installation. It shall not be
possible to read any key that provides authorisation for access at levels 2, 3 or 4.
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5.3 Remote access
Remote access to the SPT shall meet at least the same information security requirements that
are required for alarm transmission as defined in IEC 60839-5-1 for the appropriate category.
5.4 Uploading and downloading of software and firmware
Where upload and download functions are provided, the upload and download of software to a
SPT is only allowed to be performed by users with appropriate access level, as defined in 5.2.
The software to be replaced by a software download shall be stored. If there is a loss of
connection or another transmission fault disrupts the download, the last fully functional
software version shall be restored, and the SPT shall work as before the unsuccessful
download.
EXAMPLE Procedure of a download: download the software, check and validate the download, activate the
downloaded software.
5.5 Storage of parameters
A power cycle or a boot up sequence shall not result in the loss of any site specific data. The
SPT shall return to normal operation.
5.6 ATS and ATP fault reporting to the AS
Where the SPT is required to report an ATS and/or ATP failure to the AS as per
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 5, this shall take place within the reporting times shown in
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
For an ATS with more than one ATP, as long as service is not lost, a single path line fault
may be held by the SPT for a period that is agreed between the interested parties until it is
released to the AS.
Where an AS includes the ability to display the status of each ATP the SPT may be
configured to pass individual ATP failures to the AS within the reporting times shown in
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
The manufacturer’s documentation should define the process for the reporting of ATS faults to
the AS.
5.7 Interface to the AS
The connections to the AS shall be monitored in accordance with IEC 60839-5-1.
The maximum time to detect and generate an interface failure shall meet the requirements of
the associated application and shall not exceed the ATS reporting time of the appropriate
category as specified in IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
To allow compatibility of equipment from different manufacturers, this standard specifies two
electrical interfaces:
• a parallel interface between AS and SPT, see Clause A.1;
• a serial interface between AS and SPT, see Clause A.2.
This does not exclude the use of any other type of interface to the AS, provided that the
specific requirements of this standard are met.
The manufacturer shall state in the associated documentation which type(s) of interface(s) to
the AS is/are provided.
5.8 Monitoring of the transmission network interface(s) – Fault reporting
If required by the ATS category, the SPT shall be configured to detect the failure of a
transmission network interface and generate an ATP fault to the AS.
The manufacturer's documentation shall describe the process for monitoring and reporting the
network interface fault to the AS.
NOTE 1 The message generated by the SPT can indicate either an ATP fault or an interface fault.
Where required, transmission network interface faults shall be reported within the time
specified in IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
For dual path category (Dx) ATSs, a fault on one of the transmission network interfaces shall
be reported to the RCT over the remaining ATP within the time specified in IEC 60839-5-1.
NOTE 2 An SPT network interface fault provides indication of a path fault.
Monitoring the state of a transmission network interface should not be used to monitor the
state of an associated ATP.
NOTE 3 An ATP can be in a failed state whilst the associated network interface is in an operational state.
5.9 Power supply for the SPT
The SPT may be powered by the associated AS power supply (dedicated or shared) or by an
integral SPT power supply.
Where an integral SPT power supply is used, it shall meet the requirements of the most
demanding associated AS.
5.10 Event logging
A logging function for all categories of SPT, except SP1 and DP1, shall be provided for the
purposes of providing an audit trail and problem resolution.
Dependent upon the ATS category where the SPT is applied, the events specified in Table 1
shall be recorded in the SPT.
The means used to record the events shall be protected against the accidental or deliberate
deletion or alteration of the contents.
The means of recording events shall be non-volatile and have a capacity complying with the
requirements of Table 2. When the event recorder reaches maximum capacity, further events
may cause the oldest events to be erased.
The log shall record, in addition to the event, the time and date at which the event occurred.
The timing resolution shall be a minimum of 1 s and it shall be accurate to the coordinated
universal time within ± 5 s.
The SPT shall provide a means to adjust the date and time.
Event optimisation is permitted, provided that all diverse events are recorded and that the first
and the last repeated identical sequence of events in a 12 h period are recorded. Where this
is done the number of repetitions needs to be recorded.
When required by Table 1, the logging of access to the SPT shall include user identification.
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The inclusion of requirements to record events in Table 1 does not imply a requirement to
provide the associated function.
Table 1 – Event recording classification – Events to be recorded
Events to be recorded
Number Event
SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP5 SP6 DP1 DP2 DP3 DP4
Alarm message from and to the
1 Op M M M M M Op M M M
AS
Positive alarm message
2 acknowledgement from the Op M M M M M Op M M M
RCT
Negative alarm message
acknowledgement or timeout
3 on alarm message Op M M M M M Op M M M
acknowledgement from the
RCT
SPT primary power source
4 Op M M M M M Op M M M
failure and restore
SPT alternative power source
5 Op M M M M M Op M M M
a
failure and restore
AS to SPT interconnection
6 Op M M M M M Op M M M
failure and restore
ATP failure and restore
7 Op M M M M M Op M M M
ATS failure and restore
8 Op M M M M M Op M M M
SPT – transmission network
9 Op M M M M M Op M M M
interface failure and restore
Changes to the configuration of
10 Op M M M M M Op M M M
the SPT
Power-up or reset
11 Op M M M M M Op M M M
Any change to software
12 Op M M M M M Op M M M
Manual changes to the date
13 Op M M M M M Op M M M
and time
Access to the SPT at level 2, 3
14 Op M M M M M Op M M M
or 4
Key
Op = optional
M = mandatory
NOTE Logging requirements for primary and alternative power supply only apply if the SPT has its own integral
power supply.
a
It is only required to report alternative power source failures if such alternative power source is required by the
associated application standard.
Where the SPT is an integrated part of an AS the log may be shared with the AS.
Table 2 – Event recording classification – Memory capacity and endurance
Capacity and
SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP5 SP6 DP1 DP2 DP3 DP4
endurance
SPT memory capacity –
Minimum number of – 250 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 – 250 1 000 1 000
events
Minimum endurance of
memory after SPT power – 30 30 30 30 30 – 30 30 30
failure in days
Where the SPT is an integrated part of an AS the log may be shared provided that the
memory capacity and endurance for SPT events meet the requirements of Table 2.
6 Operation
6.1 Modes of acknowledgement operation
6.1.1 General
Two modes of operation are permitted:
a) store-and-forward;
b) pass-through.
The manufacturer shall declare in the product documentation which of the two modes are
supported.
6.1.2 Store-and-forward operation requirements
When an alarm is received from the AS, the SPT shall secure the alarm and provide
acknowledgment of the correct receipt of the alarm to the AS.
If the store-and-forward operation is used, all alarm messages shall include a date and time
stamp that is accurate to the resolution specified in 5.10.
Securing the alarm shall be achieved by storing the alarm in the SPT’s non-volatile memory,
to secure alarms during a power failure or other ATS failure; stored alarms shall be
transmitted when the fault condition clears.
The secured message shall be transmitted from the SPT to the RCT.
The reception of an acknowledgement from the RCT shall not be forwarded to the AS, since
the AS has already received an acknowledgement from the SPT.
NOTE The loss of an alarm message is regarded as a worse situation than sending a delayed message.
6.1.3 Pass-through operation requirements
When an alarm is received from the AS the SPT shall forward the alarm to the RCT.
The SPT shall not acknowledge the alarm to the AS before receiving an acknowledgement
from the RCT. When the SPT receives an acknowledgement from the RCT, the
acknowledgement shall be forwarded to the AS.
A pass-through operation may be used in systems where the application requires receipt of
acknowledgement from the AE.
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6.2 SPT alarms
The SPT shall be able to generate and transmit to the RCT the alarms specified in Table 3 for
the appropriate category.
Table 3 – Alarms originated by the SPT and transmitted to the RCT
Nb Alarms originated by the SPT and transmitted to the RCT
Nb Alarms SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP5 SP6 DP1 DP2 DP3 DP4
SPT prime power source failure and
1 Op M M M M M Op M M M
restore
SPT alternative power source failure
2 Op M M M M M Op M M M
and restore
AS to SPT interconnection failure
3 Op M M M M M Op M M M
and restore
4 Primary ATP failure and restore Na Na Na Na Na Na Op M M M
5 Secondary ATP failure and restore Na Na Na Na Na Na Op M M M
Key
Na = not applicable
Op = optional
M = mandatory
NOTE 1 The requirement to transmit SPT prime and/or alternative power source failures and restores only applies
to SPTs that have a dedicated power supply. The maximum time to detect such power failures is defined in the
associated application standard(s).
NOTE 2 The requirement to transmit ATP failures and restores only applies to dual path systems.
Where an SPT generates additional alarms to those defined in Table 3 these alarms should
be described in the manufacturer's documentation.
6.3 Substitution security
The manufacturer shall provide its stated methodology used to achieve compliance with
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.2.
6.4 Information security
The manufacturer shall provide its stated methodology used to achieve compliance with
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.3.
7 Documentation
7.1 SPT documentation
Documentation relating to an SPT shall be concise, complete and unambiguous. The
documentation shall be sufficient to ensure the correct installation, commissioning and
maintenance of the SPT. Sufficient information shall be provided to ensure the integration of
the SPT in an ATS.
Instructions relating to the operation of an SPT shall be designed to minimise the possibility of
incorrect operation and be structured to reflect the access level of the user.
SPT documentation shall include at least the following:
– name of manufacturer or supplier;
– description of equipment;
– standard to which the component claims compliance;
– ATS categories for which the SPT is suitable;
– environmental class for which the SPT is suitable;
– power requirements for the SPT;
– statement of compatibility with the supported type of AS interface(s);
– statement of compatibility with the supported RCT(s) types and/or protocols;
– description of the method of operation by which the SPT signals ATP failures to the AS;
– description of how monitoring of the transmission network interface is implemented;
– declaration of operation mode (store-and-forward and/or pass-through);
– methodology to achieve compliance with IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.2;
– methodology to achieve compliance with IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.3.
7.2 Marking and identification
The SPT shall be marked with the following:
– name of manufacturer;
– all ATS categories supported by the SPT;
– date of manufacture or batch number or serial number;
– environmental class for which the SPT is suitable.
The marking shall be legible, durable and unambiguous.
8 Housing and tamper protection – Tamper protection requirements
Where the SPT is housed separately from the AS, the requirements for tamper protection and
housing of the SPT shall be the same as or higher than those of the associated AS.
9 Tests
9.1 General
The manufacturer shall provide a fully functional test setup. Other ATS components such as
the AS, network and the RCT may be provided as simulating equipment and/or network(s).
9.2 General requirements
9.2.1 Standard conditions for testing
Unless otherwise specified in a test procedure, the tests shall be carried out in the following
standard atmospheric conditions:
– temperature: 15 °C to 35 °C;
– relative humidity: 25 % to 75 %;
– air pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa.
9.2.2 Mounting and orientation
Unless otherwise specified in a test procedure, the SPT shall be mounted in its usual
orientation by the normal means of mounting indicated by the manufacturer. The equipment
shall be in the condition of access level 1, except where otherwise required for functional
testing.
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9.2.3 Power supply
The SPT shall be powered from a power supply that meets the performance as specified by
the manufacturer.
9.3 Reduced functional test
For the purpose of demonstrating that the SPT and any associated AS will operate correctly
during or after given environmental conditions, it is required to trigger at least one alarm
transmission on the AS and to verify the correct transmission of the transmitted alarm.
Relevant environmental tests are specified by the associated application standard and shall
be in accordance with IEC 62599-1 and IEC 62599-2.
For operational tests, the SPT shall not generate alarms, tampers, faults or other signals or
messages or change from one mode to another, when subjected to the specified range of
environmental and EMC conditions and shall continue to function normally.
For endurance tests, the SPT shall pass the reduced functional tests after being subjected to
the specified range of environmental conditions.
9.4 Functional tests
9.4.1 General
Specific applications may require additional testing of the SPT. If such characteristics are
provided and are submitted for testing, they shall be specified by the manufacturer at the time
of testing.
The purpose of the functional tests is to demonstrate that SPT performs its required functions.
For tests in 9.4.6, 9.4.7 and 9.4.8, at least one of these tests shall be performed as
appropriate to the manufacturer’s statement required in 5.7.
If more than one single and/or dual path category is supported for testing only the most
demanding supported single and/or dual path categories shall be tested.
Functional tests are summarised in Table 4.
Table 4 – Summary of functional tests
Subclause Requirement to test Test/validation objective Validate or test
5.2 Access levels Demonstrate that all access levels exist Test (9.4.2)
5.5 Parameter storage Demonstrate that storage is immune to power Test
failure
(9.4.4)
5.4 Uploading and Demonstrate that the SPT will recover after an Test
downloading of software unsuccessful firmware upload/download
(9.4.3)
and firmware
5.6 ATS and ATP fault Demonstrate function Test
reporting to the AS
(9.4.5)
5.7 Interface to AS (serial) To demonstrate that any available interface shall Validate
comply with the SPT manufacturer's
(9.4.6)
documentation
Interface to AS (parallel) To demonstrate that the SPT interface shall Test
comply with Annex A
(9.4.7)
Interface to AS To demonstrate that any available interface shall Validate
(proprietary) comply with the SPT manufacturer's
(9.4.8)
documentation
5.8 Monitoring of the To demonstrate function Test
transmission network
(9.4.9)
interface
5.10 Protection of the log To demonstrate compliance against the Validate
manufacturer's documentation
(9.4.11)
Log capacity – Table 2 To demonstrate the capacity to store at least an Test
equal quantity of events as illustrated in Table 2
(9.4.12)
Clock resolution To demonstrate that the clock remains accurate in Test
line with 5.10
(9.4.13)
Event logging – Table 1 To demonstrate compliance with Table 2 Test
(9.4.10)
6.1.2 Store-and-forward To demonstrate that the SPT secures alarm Test
(where applicable) messages and meets the requirements of 6.1.2
(9.4.14)
6.1.3 Pass-through To demonstrate that the SPT meets the Test
(where applicable) requirements of 6.1.3
(9.4.15)
6.2 SPT alarms To demonstrate that the SPT generates the Test
required alarms
(9.4.16)
6.3 Substitution security Verify the manufacturer declaration of how Validate
substitution security is implemented and complies
(9.4.17)
with the requirements of 6.3.
6.4 Information security Verify the manufacturer declaration of how Validate
information security is implemented and complies
(9.4.17)
with the requirements of 6.4
7 Documentation Verify the manufacturer documentation against the Validate
requirements of Clause 7
(9.4.18)
9.4.2 Access levels
9.4.2.1 Object of the test
The object of the test is to demonstrate the ability of the SPT to comply with 5.2 to provide up
to 3 levels of access and verify the relevant access to the functions and controls.
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9.4.2.2 Principle
The test consists in attempting to use the functions and the controls required by 5.2, operating
the SPT at each access level and verifying that access is granted for permitted functions and
is denied for non-permitted functions.
Table 5 lists the required functional tests for the access levels.
Table 5
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IEC 60839-5-2 ®
Edition 2.0 2016-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Alarm and electronic security systems –
Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems – Requirements for supervised premises
transceiver (SPT)
Systèmes d’alarme et de sécurité électroniques –
Partie 5-2: Systèmes de transmission d’alarme – Exigences pour les
transmetteurs des locaux surveillés (SPT)
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.320 ISBN 978-2-8322-3165-4
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Abbreviations . 8
4 General requirements . 8
4.1 General . 8
4.2 SPT classification . 9
5 Functional requirements . 9
5.1 General . 9
5.2 Access levels . 9
5.3 Remote access . 10
5.4 Uploading and downloading of software and firmware . 10
5.5 Storage of parameters . 10
5.6 ATS and ATP fault reporting to the AS . 10
5.7 Interface to the AS . 10
5.8 Monitoring of the transmission network interface(s) – Fault reporting . 11
5.9 Power supply for the SPT . 11
5.10 Event logging . 11
6 Operation . 13
6.1 Modes of acknowledgement operation . 13
6.1.1 General . 13
6.1.2 Store-and-forward operation requirements . 13
6.1.3 Pass-through operation requirements . 13
6.2 SPT alarms . 14
6.3 Substitution security . 14
6.4 Information security . 14
7 Documentation . 14
7.1 SPT documentation . 14
7.2 Marking and identification . 15
8 Housing and tamper protection – Tamper protection requirements . 15
9 Tests . 15
9.1 General . 15
9.2 General requirements . 15
9.2.1 Standard conditions for testing . 15
9.2.2 Mounting and orientation . 15
9.2.3 Power supply . 16
9.3 Reduced functional test . 16
9.4 Functional tests . 16
9.4.1 General . 16
9.4.2 Access levels . 17
9.4.3 Upload and download of software and firmware . 18
9.4.4 Parameter storage . 19
9.4.5 Test of ATS fault reporting to AS . 20
9.4.6 Standardized serial interface to the AS . 21
9.4.7 Standardized parallel interface to the AS . 21
9.4.8 Proprietary interface to the AS . 22
9.4.9 Monitoring of the transmission network interface . 23
9.4.10 Event logging . 23
9.4.11 Protection of the log . 24
9.4.12 Event log capacity and endurance . 24
9.4.13 Clock resolution . 25
9.4.14 Store-and-forward operation . 25
9.4.15 Pass-through operation . 26
9.4.16 SPT alarms . 27
9.4.17 Information and substitution security . 28
9.4.18 Documentation . 28
Annex A (normative) Requirements of the interface between AS and SPT . 29
A.1 Parallel interface between AS and SPT . 29
A.1.1 General . 29
A.1.2 Parallel SPT alarm inputs . 29
A.1.3 Parallel SPT outputs . 29
A.2 Serial interface between AS and SPT . 29
Bibliography . 31
Table 1 – Event recording classification – Events to be recorded . 12
Table 2 – Event recording classification – Memory capacity and endurance . 13
Table 3 – Alarms originated by the SPT and transmitted to the RCT . 14
Table 4 – Summary of functional tests . 17
Table 5 – Test of access levels . 18
Table 6 – Test of upload and download of software and firmware . 19
Table 7 – Test of parameter storage . 19
Table 8 – Reporting ATS failure from the SPT to the AS in a dual path ATS . 20
Table 9 – Reporting the ATS path failure from the SPT to the AS in a single path ATS . 20
Table 10 – Test of standardized serial interface to the AS . 21
Table 11 – Test of standardized parallel interface to the AS . 22
Table 12 – Test of proprietary interface to the AS . 23
Table 13 – Test of the transmission network interface monitoring . 23
Table 14 – Test of event logging . 24
Table 15 – Test of event log capacity . 24
Table 16 – Test of clock resolution . 25
Table 17 – Test of store-and-forward operation . 26
Table 18 – Test of pass-through operation. 27
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ALARM AND ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS –
Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems –
Requirements for supervised premises transceiver (SPT)
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International Standard IEC 60839-5-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 79:
Alarm and electronic security systems.
This international standard is based on EN 50136-2:2013.
The second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published 1991. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) updates to reflect the current technological state of art (IP networks);
b) harmonization with the ATS categories introduced in IEC 60839-5-1:2014;
c) introduction of test requirements.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
79/463/CDV 79/514/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60839 series, published under the general title Alarm and
electronic security systems, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
The object of this part of IEC 60839 is to specify the general requirements for the
performance, reliability, resilience and security of alarm transmission systems and to ensure
their suitability for use with different types of alarm systems and annunciation equipment.
An alarm transmission system may use any type of transmission network.
When the ATS functions are integrated into an alarm system or annunciation equipment the
requirements of this standard apply.
The intended users of this international standard include alarm transmission service
providers, alarm receiving centre operators, fire departments, insurance companies,
telecommunication network operators, internet service providers, equipment manufacturers,
alarm companies, end users and others.
The IEC 60839-5 series consists of the following parts, under the general title Alarm and
electronic security systems:
– Part 5-1: Alarm transmission systems – General requirements;
– Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems – Requirements for supervised premises transceiver
(SPT);
– Part 5-3: Alarm transmission systems – Requirements for receiving centre transceiver
(RCT);
– Part 5-4 : (under evaluation);
– Part 5-5 : (under evaluation);
– Part 5-6 : (under evaluation);
– Part 5-7: (place holder).
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The former IEC 60839-5 series (1991) is being reviewed by an ad-hoc group set-up at the TC 79 meeting in
Milano in October 2013. This ad-hoc group is in charge of evaluating the relevance / obsolescence of
IEC 60839-5-4, IEC 60839-5-5 and IEC 60839-5-6 developed in 1991 and advise TC 79 on their future.
ALARM AND ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS –
Part 5-2: Alarm transmission systems –
Requirements for supervised premises transceiver (SPT)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60839-5 specifies the general equipment requirements for the performance,
reliability, resilience, security and safety characteristics of supervised premises transceiver
(SPT) installed in supervised premises and used in alarm transmission systems (ATS). A
supervised premises transceiver can be a stand-alone device or an integrated part of an
alarm system.
These requirements also apply to the SPT sharing means of interconnection, control,
communication and power supplies with other applications.
The alarm transmission system requirements and classifications are defined within
IEC 60839-5-1. Different types of alarm systems may in addition to alarm messages also send
other types of messages, e.g. fault messages and status messages. The term alarm is used in
this broad sense throughout the document. Additional requirements for the connection of
specific types of alarm systems are given in the relevant international standards.
Because the SPT can be applied in different applications (e.g. I&HAS, fire and social alarm
systems), requirements for the SPT, additional to those of this international standard, may be
specified in separate application specific documents.
This international standard specifies the requirements specific to alarm transmission.
Application specific requirements for the connection of the SPT to specific types of alarm
systems are given in the IEC 60839-5 series for I&HAS, and the EN 54 series for fire. For
other SPT applications, see the relevant national or international standards.
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.
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Alarm and electronic security systems – Part 5-1: Alarm transmission
systems – General requirements
IEC 62599-1, Alarm systems – Part 1: Environmental test methods
IEC 62599-2, Alarm systems – Part 2: Electromagnetic compatibility – Immunity requirements
for components of fire and security alarm systems
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60839-5-1, as well
as the following, apply.
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3.1.1
alternative power source
power source capable of powering the SPT for a predetermined time when a prime power
source is unavailable
3.1.2
indication
information (in audible, visual or any other form) about the state of the SPT, RCT and/or ATS
3.1.3
logical access
access to SPT data (e.g. configuration, status, software)
3.1.4
local access
access to the SPT from within the protected premises where physical access is required
before logical access can be achieved
3.1.5
remote access
access to the SPT not requiring physical access
3.1.6
prime power source
power source used to support an SPT under normal operating conditions
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply:
AE Annunciation equipment
AS Alarm system
ATP Alarm transmission path
ATS Alarm transmission system
CIE Control and indicating equipment
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
GND Ground
GPRS General packet radio services
I&HAS Intruder and hold-up alarm systems
NTP Network time protocol
RCT Receiving centre transceiver
SPT Supervised premises transceiver
4 General requirements
4.1 General
Where appropriate, equipment shall comply with local, national and international requirements
and regulations for connection and transmission via public or private networks.
Requirements in this standard shall be considered as a minimum. As the SPT is used together
with or integrated in associated alarm systems, the requirements of the specific applications
or related standards shall apply.
Specific applications may require additional testing of the SPT. If such characteristics for a
non-alarm application are provided and are submitted for testing, they shall be specified by
the manufacturer at the time of testing.
4.2 SPT classification
This standard defines SPT requirements. For some specific characteristics also, a
classification system or measuring scale is introduced. For the purpose of SPT classification,
reference is made to the ATS categories in IEC 60839-5-1. The SPT shall be labelled with
each category or range of categories that it can be applied to.
If a custom category (category C) is defined then the requirements corresponding to Tables 1,
2 and 3 shall also be defined.
5 Functional requirements
5.1 General
The SPT shall be able to receive alarms from one or more ASs and transmit the alarm to one
or more RCTs via one or more ATPs within the requirements of the appropriate ATS category.
5.2 Access levels
This standard specifies four levels of access that categorise the ability of users to gain logical
access to the SPT functions.
Physical access requirements may be defined in the relevant application specific standards.
Access levels are defined as follows:
– Level 1: access to functions, indications and notifications available to any individual
without authentication;
– Level 2: access to information about the operational status of the SPT. Access level 2
may also allow access to basic functional tests and the management of other
access level 2 users;
– Level 3: maintenance and commissioning functions, access in order to affect the SPT
configuration including the addition, removal or replacement of components
and other operations that directly, or indirectly, may influence the functions of
the SPT;
– Level 4: access to update the software and read-only functions.
Access to level 2, 3 and level 4 functions shall require authorisation with a key.
Access at level 3 should be authorised by a user with level 2 access. Access at level 4 should
be authorised by a user with level 3 access. This may be achieved by a one-time
authorisation as part of a service level agreement.
Access at levels 2, 3 and 4 may be achieved by providing authorisation, equivalent to
1 000 000 different keys .
Where it is possible to attempt to gain access more than 3 times in a 60-second period the
SPT shall have the ability to delay repeated attempts. After the third attempt, each further
attempt shall be prevented for a minimum of 90 s.
Where factory default keys are provided, it shall not be possible to complete the SPT
commissioning without first changing these keys e.g. during installation. It shall not be
possible to read any key that provides authorisation for access at levels 2, 3 or 4.
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5.3 Remote access
Remote access to the SPT shall meet at least the same information security requirements that
are required for alarm transmission as defined in IEC 60839-5-1 for the appropriate category.
5.4 Uploading and downloading of software and firmware
Where upload and download functions are provided, the upload and download of software to a
SPT is only allowed to be performed by users with appropriate access level, as defined in 5.2.
The software to be replaced by a software download shall be stored. If there is a loss of
connection or another transmission fault disrupts the download, the last fully functional
software version shall be restored, and the SPT shall work as before the unsuccessful
download.
EXAMPLE Procedure of a download: download the software, check and validate the download, activate the
downloaded software.
5.5 Storage of parameters
A power cycle or a boot up sequence shall not result in the loss of any site specific data. The
SPT shall return to normal operation.
5.6 ATS and ATP fault reporting to the AS
Where the SPT is required to report an ATS and/or ATP failure to the AS as per
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 5, this shall take place within the reporting times shown in
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
For an ATS with more than one ATP, as long as service is not lost, a single path line fault
may be held by the SPT for a period that is agreed between the interested parties until it is
released to the AS.
Where an AS includes the ability to display the status of each ATP the SPT may be
configured to pass individual ATP failures to the AS within the reporting times shown in
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
The manufacturer’s documentation should define the process for the reporting of ATS faults to
the AS.
5.7 Interface to the AS
The connections to the AS shall be monitored in accordance with IEC 60839-5-1.
The maximum time to detect and generate an interface failure shall meet the requirements of
the associated application and shall not exceed the ATS reporting time of the appropriate
category as specified in IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
To allow compatibility of equipment from different manufacturers, this standard specifies two
electrical interfaces:
• a parallel interface between AS and SPT, see Clause A.1;
• a serial interface between AS and SPT, see Clause A.2.
This does not exclude the use of any other type of interface to the AS, provided that the
specific requirements of this standard are met.
The manufacturer shall state in the associated documentation which type(s) of interface(s) to
the AS is/are provided.
5.8 Monitoring of the transmission network interface(s) – Fault reporting
If required by the ATS category, the SPT shall be configured to detect the failure of a
transmission network interface and generate an ATP fault to the AS.
The manufacturer's documentation shall describe the process for monitoring and reporting the
network interface fault to the AS.
NOTE 1 The message generated by the SPT can indicate either an ATP fault or an interface fault.
Where required, transmission network interface faults shall be reported within the time
specified in IEC 60839-5-1:2014, Table 3.
For dual path category (Dx) ATSs, a fault on one of the transmission network interfaces shall
be reported to the RCT over the remaining ATP within the time specified in IEC 60839-5-1.
NOTE 2 An SPT network interface fault provides indication of a path fault.
Monitoring the state of a transmission network interface should not be used to monitor the
state of an associated ATP.
NOTE 3 An ATP can be in a failed state whilst the associated network interface is in an operational state.
5.9 Power supply for the SPT
The SPT may be powered by the associated AS power supply (dedicated or shared) or by an
integral SPT power supply.
Where an integral SPT power supply is used, it shall meet the requirements of the most
demanding associated AS.
5.10 Event logging
A logging function for all categories of SPT, except SP1 and DP1, shall be provided for the
purposes of providing an audit trail and problem resolution.
Dependent upon the ATS category where the SPT is applied, the events specified in Table 1
shall be recorded in the SPT.
The means used to record the events shall be protected against the accidental or deliberate
deletion or alteration of the contents.
The means of recording events shall be non-volatile and have a capacity complying with the
requirements of Table 2. When the event recorder reaches maximum capacity, further events
may cause the oldest events to be erased.
The log shall record, in addition to the event, the time and date at which the event occurred.
The timing resolution shall be a minimum of 1 s and it shall be accurate to the coordinated
universal time within ± 5 s.
The SPT shall provide a means to adjust the date and time.
Event optimisation is permitted, provided that all diverse events are recorded and that the first
and the last repeated identical sequence of events in a 12 h period are recorded. Where this
is done the number of repetitions needs to be recorded.
When required by Table 1, the logging of access to the SPT shall include user identification.
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The inclusion of requirements to record events in Table 1 does not imply a requirement to
provide the associated function.
Table 1 – Event recording classification – Events to be recorded
Events to be recorded
Number Event
SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP5 SP6 DP1 DP2 DP3 DP4
Alarm message from and to the
1 Op M M M M M Op M M M
AS
Positive alarm message
2 acknowledgement from the Op M M M M M Op M M M
RCT
Negative alarm message
acknowledgement or timeout
3 on alarm message Op M M M M M Op M M M
acknowledgement from the
RCT
SPT primary power source
4 Op M M M M M Op M M M
failure and restore
SPT alternative power source
5 Op M M M M M Op M M M
a
failure and restore
AS to SPT interconnection
6 Op M M M M M Op M M M
failure and restore
ATP failure and restore
7 Op M M M M M Op M M M
ATS failure and restore
8 Op M M M M M Op M M M
SPT – transmission network
9 Op M M M M M Op M M M
interface failure and restore
Changes to the configuration of
10 Op M M M M M Op M M M
the SPT
Power-up or reset
11 Op M M M M M Op M M M
Any change to software
12 Op M M M M M Op M M M
Manual changes to the date
13 Op M M M M M Op M M M
and time
Access to the SPT at level 2, 3
14 Op M M M M M Op M M M
or 4
Key
Op = optional
M = mandatory
NOTE Logging requirements for primary and alternative power supply only apply if the SPT has its own integral
power supply.
a
It is only required to report alternative power source failures if such alternative power source is required by the
associated application standard.
Where the SPT is an integrated part of an AS the log may be shared with the AS.
Table 2 – Event recording classification – Memory capacity and endurance
Capacity and
SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP5 SP6 DP1 DP2 DP3 DP4
endurance
SPT memory capacity –
Minimum number of – 250 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 – 250 1 000 1 000
events
Minimum endurance of
memory after SPT power – 30 30 30 30 30 – 30 30 30
failure in days
Where the SPT is an integrated part of an AS the log may be shared provided that the
memory capacity and endurance for SPT events meet the requirements of Table 2.
6 Operation
6.1 Modes of acknowledgement operation
6.1.1 General
Two modes of operation are permitted:
a) store-and-forward;
b) pass-through.
The manufacturer shall declare in the product documentation which of the two modes are
supported.
6.1.2 Store-and-forward operation requirements
When an alarm is received from the AS, the SPT shall secure the alarm and provide
acknowledgment of the correct receipt of the alarm to the AS.
If the store-and-forward operation is used, all alarm messages shall include a date and time
stamp that is accurate to the resolution specified in 5.10.
Securing the alarm shall be achieved by storing the alarm in the SPT’s non-volatile memory,
to secure alarms during a power failure or other ATS failure; stored alarms shall be
transmitted when the fault condition clears.
The secured message shall be transmitted from the SPT to the RCT.
The reception of an acknowledgement from the RCT shall not be forwarded to the AS, since
the AS has already received an acknowledgement from the SPT.
NOTE The loss of an alarm message is regarded as a worse situation than sending a delayed message.
6.1.3 Pass-through operation requirements
When an alarm is received from the AS the SPT shall forward the alarm to the RCT.
The SPT shall not acknowledge the alarm to the AS before receiving an acknowledgement
from the RCT. When the SPT receives an acknowledgement from the RCT, the
acknowledgement shall be forwarded to the AS.
A pass-through operation may be used in systems where the application requires receipt of
acknowledgement from the AE.
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6.2 SPT alarms
The SPT shall be able to generate and transmit to the RCT the alarms specified in Table 3 for
the appropriate category.
Table 3 – Alarms originated by the SPT and transmitted to the RCT
Nb Alarms originated by the SPT and transmitted to the RCT
Nb Alarms SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP5 SP6 DP1 DP2 DP3 DP4
SPT prime power source failure and
1 Op M M M M M Op M M M
restore
SPT alternative power source failure
2 Op M M M M M Op M M M
and restore
AS to SPT interconnection failure
3 Op M M M M M Op M M M
and restore
4 Primary ATP failure and restore Na Na Na Na Na Na Op M M M
5 Secondary ATP failure and restore Na Na Na Na Na Na Op M M M
Key
Na = not applicable
Op = optional
M = mandatory
NOTE 1 The requirement to transmit SPT prime and/or alternative power source failures and restores only applies
to SPTs that have a dedicated power supply. The maximum time to detect such power failures is defined in the
associated application standard(s).
NOTE 2 The requirement to transmit ATP failures and restores only applies to dual path systems.
Where an SPT generates additional alarms to those defined in Table 3 these alarms should
be described in the manufacturer's documentation.
6.3 Substitution security
The manufacturer shall provide its stated methodology used to achieve compliance with
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.2.
6.4 Information security
The manufacturer shall provide its stated methodology used to achieve compliance with
IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.3.
7 Documentation
7.1 SPT documentation
Documentation relating to an SPT shall be concise, complete and unambiguous. The
documentation shall be sufficient to ensure the correct installation, commissioning and
maintenance of the SPT. Sufficient information shall be provided to ensure the integration of
the SPT in an ATS.
Instructions relating to the operation of an SPT shall be designed to minimise the possibility of
incorrect operation and be structured to reflect the access level of the user.
SPT documentation shall include at least the following:
– name of manufacturer or supplier;
– description of equipment;
– standard to which the component claims compliance;
– ATS categories for which the SPT is suitable;
– environmental class for which the SPT is suitable;
– power requirements for the SPT;
– statement of compatibility with the supported type of AS interface(s);
– statement of compatibility with the supported RCT(s) types and/or protocols;
– description of the method of operation by which the SPT signals ATP failures to the AS;
– description of how monitoring of the transmission network interface is implemented;
– declaration of operation mode (store-and-forward and/or pass-through);
– methodology to achieve compliance with IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.2;
– methodology to achieve compliance with IEC 60839-5-1:2014, 6.7.3.
7.2 Marking and identification
The SPT shall be marked with the following:
– name of manufacturer;
– all ATS categories supported by the SPT;
– date of manufacture or batch number or serial number;
– environmental class for which the SPT is suitable.
The marking shall be legible, durable and unambiguous.
8 Housing and tamper protection – Tamper protection requirements
Where the SPT is housed separately from the AS, the requirements for tamper protection and
housing of the SPT shall be the same as or higher than those of the associated AS.
9 Tests
9.1 General
The manufacturer shall provide a fully functional test setup. Other ATS components such as
the AS, network and the RCT may be provided as simulating equipment and/or network(s).
9.2 General requirements
9.2.1 Standard conditions for testing
Unless otherwise specified in a test procedure, the tests shall be carried out in the following
standard atmospheric conditions:
– temperature: 15 °C to 35 °C;
– relative humidity: 25 % to 75 %;
– air pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa.
9.2.2 Mounting and orientation
Unless otherwise specified in a test procedure, the SPT shall be mounted in its usual
orientation by the normal means of mounting indicated by the manufacturer. The equipment
shall be in the condition of access level 1, except where otherwise required for functional
testing.
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9.2.3 Power supply
The SPT shall be powered from a power supply that meets the performance as specified by
the manufacturer.
9.3 Reduced functional test
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