SIST EN 54-11:2001

Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points

This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for manual call points in fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. It takes into account indoor and outdoor conditions, the appearance and operation of the manual call points for type A "direct operation" and type B "indirect operation" and covers those which are simple mechanical switches, those which are fitted with simple electronic components (e.g. resistors, diodes) and those which contain active electronic components and which work with the control panels for signalling and identifying, for example, an address or location.
This European standard does not cover manual call points for special applications, for example manual call points that are intrinsically safe or for use in hazardous conditions, if such applications require additional or other requirements or tests than those given in this standard.

Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 11: Handfeuermelder

1 Anwendungsbereich
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Handfeuermelder in Brandmelde-anlagen
zur Nutzung in Gebäuden und in deren Umgebung fest. Sie berücksichtigt Bedingungen
in Gebäuden und im Freien, Erscheinungsbild und Funktionsweise von Handfeuermeldern des
Typs A ¿Direkte Auslösung" und des Typs B ¿Indirekte Auslösung" und umfasst Handfeuermelder, die
einfache mechanische Schalter sind, Handfeuermelder mit einfachen elektronischen Bauteilen (z. B.
Widerstände, Dioden usw.) und solche mit aktiven elektronischen Bauelementen, die mit Brandmelder-zentralen
für die Alarmierung und Lokalisierung, beispielsweise einer Adresse oder eines Ortes,
zusammenarbeiten.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt keine Handfeuermelder für Sonderanwendungen, z. B. eigensi-chere
oder für gefährliche Umgebungen einsetzbare Handfeuermelder, wenn derartige Ausführungen
zusätzliche oder andere Anforderungen oder Prüfungen notwendig machen als die in dieser Norm fest-gelegten.

Systemes de détection automatique d'incendie - Partie 11: Déclencheurs manuels d'alarme

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essais des déclencheurs manuels intégrés dans les systèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie. Elle prend en compte les conditions d'environnement pour une installation à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des bâtiments ainsi que l'aspect et la man¿uvre des déclencheurs manuels de type A (simple action) et de type B (double action). Elle concerne ceux qui sont de simples interrupteurs mécaniques, ceux qui sont équipés de composants électroniques passifs (par exemple, résistances et diodes) et ceux contenant un circuit électronique actif fonctionnant avec un équipement de contrôle et de signalisation pour identifier, par exemple, une adresse ou une position.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux déclencheurs manuels destinés à des applications particulières, par exemple les déclencheurs manuels à sécurité intrinsèque ou ceux utilisés dans des conditions dangereuses, si ces applications requièrent d'autres exigences et essais complémentaires que ceux spécifiés dans cette norme.

Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje - 11. del: Ročni javljalniki

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2001
• ICS: 13.220.20 - Fire protection
• ICS: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems
• Technical Committee: POZ - Požarna varnost
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Oct-2001
• Due Date: 01-Oct-2001
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-2001
• Directive: 2012-01-0929 - Odredba o določitvi standardov, ki so obvezni na področju zasebnega varovanja
• Directive: 2014/90/EU - Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC
• Directive: 2020-01-0063 - Pravilnik o pogojih in merilih za izdajatelja pomnilniških kartic za zapisovalno opremo v cestnih prevozih ter načinu oblikovanja in določanja cene za izdajo kartice
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Directive: 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
• Directive: EUR-PUB - European Union - Public Standards
• Mandate: M/109 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on fire alarm/detection, fixed firefighting, fire and smoke control and explosion suppression products
• Ref Project: EN 54-11:2001 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points

Relations

• Amended By: SIST EN 54-11:2001/A1:2006 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Revises: oSIST prEN 54-11:2015 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: oSIST prEN 54-11:2015 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points
• Effective Date: 28-May-2011

Overview

EN 54-11:2001 (CEN) is the European standard that defines requirements and test methods for manual call points used in fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. It covers both indoor and outdoor applications and applies to simple mechanical switches, devices with simple electronic components (resistors, diodes) and units with active electronics that provide signalling or addressing to control panels. The standard explicitly excludes manual call points for special applications (e.g., intrinsically safe or hazardous-area devices) when additional tests are required.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Types of operation: Type A (direct/single action) and Type B (indirect/double action) manual call points.
• Frangible element: Definitions and requirements for visible/breakable elements (resettable and non‑resettable) intended to deter misuse and show activation.
• Marking and data: Permanent marking requirements including the standard number (EN 54-11), manufacturer/trademark, model/type, environment category (indoor/outdoor), terminal designations, serial/batch identification and software versioning where applicable.
• Functional features: Requirements for alarm indicators, reset facilities, test facilities and the design/construction of the operating element.
• Software-controlled devices: Additional requirements for manual call points that contain firmware or software for signalling, addressing or diagnostics.
• Environmental and mechanical testing: Mandated tests include operational performance, endurance/reliability, variation of supply parameters, dry heat, cold, damp heat (cyclic and steady), sulphur dioxide corrosion, shock, impact, vibration (sinusoidal), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and enclosure protection. Annexes define test apparatus and impact/test setups.
• Compliance and verification: Devices must be verified by inspection, engineering assessment and the specified tests in clause 5 of the standard.

Applications and who uses EN 54-11:2001

• Manufacturers of manual call points use EN 54-11 to design, test and mark products for the European market.
• Certification bodies and test laboratories apply the standard’s test methods to assess compliance.
• Fire safety engineers, system designers and integrators use the standard to select compatible manual call points and to specify Type A/B devices, environmental categories and reset/test features for a project.
• Installers, building owners and compliance officers rely on EN 54-11 to ensure installed manual call points meet safety, reliability and maintainability expectations.

Related standards

• EN 54-1 (Introduction to EN 54 series) and EN 54-2 (control and indicating equipment)
• EN 50130-4 (EMC for alarm systems)
• Relevant IEC/ISO environmental test standards (e.g., IEC 60068 series) referenced for climatic and mechanical testing

EN 54-11:2001 is essential for ensuring manual call points are recognizable, reliable and interoperable within European fire alarm systems. Keywords: EN 54-11:2001, manual call points, fire detection, fire alarm systems, frangible element, Type A, Type B, testing, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2001
6LVWHPL]DRGNULYDQMHLQMDYOMDQMHSRåDUDWHUDODUPLUDQMHGHO5RþQLMDYOMDOQLNL
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points
Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 11: Handfeuermelder
Systemes de détection automatique d'incendie - Partie 11: Déclencheurs manuels
d'alarme
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 54-11:2001
ICS:
13.220.20
13.320
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 54-11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2001
ICS 13.220.20
English version
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call
points
Systèmes de détection automatique d'incendie - Partie 11: Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 11: Handfeuermelder
Déclencheurs manuels d'alarme
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 February 2001.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2001 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 54-11:2001 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
Foreword. 3
Introduction. 4
1 Scope. 4
2 Normative references. 5
3 Terms and definitions. 6
4 Requirements. 7
4.1 Compliance . 7
4.2 Marking and data. 7
4.3 Frangible element. 8
4.4 Indicators for alarm condition. 8
4.5 Reset facility . 8
4.6 Test facility. 8
4.7 Construction and design . 9
4.8 Additional requirements for software controlled manual call points.14
5 Tests.15
5.1 General.15
5.2 Operational performance test .18
5.3 Function test.19
5.4 Test facility test (operational) .19
5.5 Reliability test (endurance).20
5.6 Variation of supply parameters .21
5.7 Dry heat (operational).21
5.8 Dry heat (endurance) .22
5.9 Cold (operational).23
5.10 Damp heat, cyclic (operational) .24
5.11 Damp heat, cyclic (endurance) .25
5.12 Damp heat, steady state (endurance) .26
5.13 SO corrosion (endurance) .27
5.14 Shock (operational) .28
5.15 Impact (operational) .29
5.16 Vibration, sinusoidal (operational).30
5.17 Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance) .32
5.18 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) (operational) .33
5.19 Enclosure protection .33
Annex A (normative) Test apparatus for test for operation .35
Annex B (informative) Test apparatus for test for non-operation.36
Annex C (informative) Test apparatus for the impact test.37

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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 72 "Fire detection and fire
alarm systems", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2001, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by November 2003. For products which have complied with the relevant national
standard before the date of withdrawal (dow), as shown by the manufacturer or by a certification body, this
previous standard may continue to apply for production until November 2006.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
This standard has been prepared in co-operation with the CEA (Comité Européen des Assurances) and with
EURALARM (Association of European Manufacturers of Fire and Intruder Alarm Systems).
Information on the relationship between this European Standard and other standards of the EN 54 series is
given in Annex A of EN 54-1:1996.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Introduction
This European Standard has been drafted on the basis of appearance and functions which should be
provided on all manual call points for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems. The colours, dimensions,
shapes and methods of operation are based on recognised operating principles which give confidence and
recognition to the user when operated in genuine fire alarm situations.
It is important for manual call points to be recognisable and simple to use, without the need to read elaborate
instructions so that anyone discovering a fire is able to use the manual call point without previous familiarity
with it.
The purpose of a manual call point is to enable a person discovering a fire to initiate the operation of a fire
alarm system so that appropriate measures can be taken.
The intention of this European standard is to specify requirements for operation and reliability. The methods
of operation of the manual call points covered are as follows:
- Type A: direct operation (single action);
- Type B: indirect operation (double action).
Both types require the breaking or the visible displacement by change of the position of a frangible element
forming part of the front face, which is considered to be the most suitable method for general application and
which act as a deterrent to the misuse of the device.
Importance has been placed on identifying the manual call point, the method by which it is activated and an
indication to the user that the initiation of an alarm has been given.
The resulting standard takes into account national variances in custom and practice and language in bringing
together common elements that contribute towards a standard device for use throughout Europe.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for manual call points in fire
detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. It takes into account indoor and outdoor conditions,
the appearance and operation of the manual call points for type A "direct operation" and type B "indirect
operation" and covers those which are simple mechanical switches, those which are fitted with simple
electronic components (e.g. resistors, diodes) and those which contain active electronic components and
which work with the control panels for signalling and identifying, for example, an address or location.
This European standard does not cover manual call points for special applications, for example manual
call points that are intrinsically safe or for use in hazardous conditions, if such applications require
additional or other requirements or tests than those given in this standard.

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2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
ISO/IEC- Year Title EN/HD Year
Publication
- Fire detection and fire alarm systems - EN 54-1 1996
Part 1: Introduction
- Fire detection and fire alarm systems - EN 54-2 1997
Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
- - Safety of machinery – Ergonomics EN 894-3 2000
requirements for the design of displays and
control actuators - Part 3: Control actuators
- - Alarm systems – Part 4: Electromagnetic EN 50130-4 1995
compatibility - Product family standard:
Immunity requirements for components of fire,
intruder and social alarm systems
IEC 60068-1 1988 Environmental testing. Part 1: General and EN 60068-1 1994
guidance (IEC 60068-1 : 1988 + Corrigendum
1988 + A1 : 1992)
IEC 60068-2-1 1990 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Tests A: EN 60068-2-1 1993
Cold (IEC 60068-2-1 : 1990)
IEC 60068-2-1/A1 1993 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Tests A: EN 60068-2-1/A1 1993
Cold (IEC 60068-2-1/ A1 : 1993)
IEC 60068-2-1/A2 1994 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Tests A: EN 60068-2-1/A2 1994
Cold (IEC 60068-2-1/ A2 : 1994)
IEC 60068-2-2 1974 Basic environmental testing procedures - EN 60068-2-2 1993
Part 2 : Tests - Test B: Dry heat
(IEC 60068-2-2 : 1974 + IEC 68-2-2A : 1976)
IEC 60068-2-2/A1 1993 Basic environmental testing procedures - EN 60068-2-2/A1 1993
Part 2 : Tests - Test B: Dry heat
(IEC 60068-2-2/A1 : 1993)
IEC 60068-2-2/A2 1994 Basic environmental testing procedures - EN 60068-2-2/A2 1994
Part 2 : Tests - Test B: Dry heat
(IEC 60068-2-2/A2 : 1994)
IEC 60068-2-3 1969 Basic environmental testing procedures - HD 323.2.3 S2 1987
Part 2: Tests - Test Ca: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC 60068-2-6 1995 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - EN 60068-2-6 1995
Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
(IEC 60068-2-6 : 1995 + Corrigendum 1995)
IEC 60068-2-18 1989 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test R--
and guidance: Water
IEC 60068-2-18/A1 1993 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test R--
and guidance: Water (Amendment 1)
IEC 60068-2-27 1987 Basic environmental testing procedures- Part EN 60068-2-27 1993
2: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
(IEC 60068-2-27 : 1987)
IEC 60068-2-30 1980 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part HD 323.2.30 S3 1988
2: Tests - Test Db and guidance: Damp heat,
cyclic (12 + 12-hour cycle)
IEC 60068-2-30/A1 1985 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part--
2: Tests - Test Db and guidance: Damp heat,
cyclic (12 + 12-hour cycle)
IEC 60068-2-42 1982 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part--
2: Tests - Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for
contacts and connections
IEC 60068-2-56 1988 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test HD 323.2.56 S1 1990
Cb: Damp heat, steady state, primarily for
equipment
ISO 209-1 1989 Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys - - -

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Chemical composition and forms of products -
Part 1: Chemical composition
ISO 3098-0 1997 Technical product documentation - Lettering - EN ISO 3098-0 1997
Part 0: General requirements
ISO 3864 1984 Safety colours and safety signs - -
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 54-1 : 1996 apply
together with the following:
3.1
alarm condition
the condition of the manual call point after the operating element has been activated
3.2
frangible element
a component which is glass or has the appearance of glass and which after receiving a blow or pressure
as instructed, is physically broken or is visibly displaced by change of position and remains in that
condition until replaced or reset
NOTE The frangible element is intended to give protection against unintentional operation and to be a
deterrent against misuse. The visible displacement of the frangible element is accepted as apparent breaking.
3.2.1
non-resettable frangible element
a frangible element that needs to be replaced after the activation of the manual call point, in order for the
manual call point to be able to return to the normal condition
3.2.2
resettable frangible element
a frangible element that can be returned to its original position without replacement, in order for the
manual call point to be able to return to the normal condition
3.3
front face
the area within the outline of the front view of the manual call point excluding the area of the operating
face
NOTE See figures 1 and 2, item 1.
3.4
manual call point
a component of a fire detection and fire alarm system which is used for the manual initiation of an alarm
[EN 54-1 : 1996]
Manual call points are divided into two types depending on the method of operation:
3.4.1
type A: direct operation
a manual call point in which the change to the alarm condition is automatic (i.e. without the need for
further manual action) when the frangible element is broken or displaced
3.4.2
type B: indirect operation
a manual call point in which the change to the alarm condition requires a separate manual operation of the
operating element by the user after the frangible element is broken or displaced
3.5
normal condition
the condition in which the frangible element is undamaged and the manual call point is operating without
giving an alarm or fault signal

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3.6
operating element
mechanical and electrical switching element, part of the manual call point which initiates the alarm signal
when operated
3.7
operating face
that area of the manual call point which may be the visible part of the frangible element or the visible area
behind it
NOTE See figures 1 and 2, item 2.
3.8
special tool
a device not normally carried by the public (e.g. a key), normally provided by the manufacturer and which
is used for replacing or resetting the frangible element
NOTE It is intended to deter unauthorised access to the manual call point, while being available on site either at a
defined location or from a "responsible person" familiar with and having knowledge of the system.
4 Requirements
4.1 Compliance
In order to comply with this standard the manual call point shall meet the requirements of this clause
which shall be verified by visual inspection or engineering assessment, shall be tested as described in
clause 5 and shall meet the requirements of the tests.
4.2 Marking and data
4.2.1 Marking
Each manual call point shall be permanently marked with the following information:
a) the number of this standard (i.e. EN 54-11);
b) the name or trademark of the manufacturer or supplier;
c) the model designation (type A or type B)
d) environment category (indoor / outdoor, special environmental conditions);
e) the wiring terminal designations;
f) any mark(s) or code(s) (e.g. serial number or batch code), by which the manufacturer can identify,
at least, the date or batch and place of manufacture, and the version number(s) of any software,
contained within the manual call point.
Where any marking on the manual call point uses symbols or abbreviations not in common use then these
shall be explained in the data supplied with the device.
The marking shall be visible during installation of the manual call point and shall be accessible during
maintenance.
The markings shall not be placed on screws or other easily removable parts.
4.2.2 Data
Manual call points shall either be supplied with sufficient technical, installation and maintenance data to
enable their correct installation and operation or, if all of these data are not supplied with each manual call
point, reference to the appropriate data sheet shall be given on, or with each manual call point.
To enable correct operation of the manual call points, these data shall describe the requirements for the
correct processing of the signals from the manual call point. This may be in the form of a full technical
specification of these signals, a reference to the appropriate signalling protocol or a reference to suitable
types of control and indicating equipment etc.
NOTE Additional information may be required by organisations certifying that manual call points produced by
a manufacturer conform to the requirements of this standard.

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4.3 Frangible element
4.3.1 Normal condition
The normal condition shall be easily recognisable by the appearance of the operating face as detailed in
4.7. The frangible element shall be flat and shall not be broken, deformed or displaced.
4.3.2 Alarm condition
Transfer from the normal condition to the alarm condition shall be achieved by the following and shall be
easily recognisable by the change in the appearance of the operating face:
a) for type A manual call points:
1) breaking the frangible element or
2) displacing the frangible element as a result of the breaking or
3) displacing the frangible element without breaking together with changing the appearance of the
operating face.
b) for type B manual call points:
1) breaking and/or displacement of the frangible element as described in 4.3.2 a), to give access to
the operating element and
2) manual activation of the operating element.
In addition, for type B manual call points, it shall be possible to see that the operating element is in the
activated position and it shall not be possible to activate the operating element without breaking or
displacing the frangible element (see 4.3.2 b) ) or without the use of a special tool (see 4.6)
4.4 Indicators for alarm condition
The alarm condition shall be indicated by:
a) for type A: the condition of the frangible element as specified in 4.3;
b) for type B: the frangible element as described in 4.3 together with an identifiable activated position
of the operating element.
The alarm condition may be additionally indicated visually by other means, for example lamps or light-
emitting diodes (LEDs).
If an additional visual indicator is provided, it shall be positioned within the operating face or within the
front face of the manual call point. The visual indicator shall be red, shall identify the manual call point,
which released an alarm, until the alarm condition is reset and shall be visible from a distance of 2 m
directly in front of the manual call point, in an ambient light intensity up to 500 lx. Where other conditions
of the manual call point may be visually indicated, they shall be clearly distinguishable from the alarm
indication, except when the manual call point is switched into a service mode.
4.5 Reset facility
It shall only be possible to reset the manual call point after operation by means of a special tool as follows:
a) for non-resettable frangible elements by inserting a new element;
b) for resettable frangible elements by resetting the frangible element.
In addition, for type B manual call points, it shall only be possible to return the operating element to its
normal condition by means of a special tool.
4.6 Test facility
The manual call point shall be equipped with a facility to carry out routine testing when installed. The
operation of this test facility shall:
a) simulate the alarm condition by activating the operating element without breaking the frangible
element; and
b) allow the manual call point to be reset without breaking the frangible element.

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The operation of the test facility shall only be possible using a special tool.
4.7 Construction and design
4.7.1 Safety aspects
When operating the frangible element injury to the operator shall not occur.
For type B manual call points the actuation force of the operating element shall meet the requirements of
EN 894-3 : 2000.
Corners and edges of the manual call points shall be rounded to reduce the possibility of injury, but the
radius of curvature shall not exceed 0,05 a (see Table 1).
4.7.2 Shape, dimensions and colours
4.7.2.1 Shape
The front face of the manual call point shall be approximately square in accordance with Table 1.
The operating face shall either be square (see figure 1) or rectangular (see figure 2).
The operating face in accordance with Table 1, figure 1 and figure 2:
a) shall be central about the vertical centre line of the front face and
b) may be designed to have a vertical offset about the horizontal centre line of the front face.
The operating face shall be level with or recessed into the front face; it shall not project beyond the front
face.
4.7.2.2 Dimensions
The dimensions of the front face and of the operating face shall be within the limits shown in figure 1,
figure 2 and Table 1. A tolerance of ± 5 % may be applied where not otherwise specified.
The manual call point shall be designed so that it is capable of being mounted, in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, with the front face at least 15 mm proud of the surrounding surface.
Key Key
1 front face 1 front face
2 operating face 2 operating face
a to e see Table 1 a to e see Table 1
Figure 1 - Manual call point with a Figure 2 - Manual call point with a
square operating face rectangular operating face

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Table 1 - Dimensions of manual call points
Manual call point
Letter
with
in figure 1
Dimension
or figure 2
square operating face rectangular operating face
height of front face a
85 mm
a
135 mm 85 mm
a
135 mm
width of front face b 85 mm
b
135 mm 85 mm
b
135 mm
ratio of width to height of b/a
0,95
b/a
1,05 0,95
b/a
1,05
the front face
height of operating face c 0,5 a ± 5 mm 0,4 a ± 5 mm
width of operating face d 0,5 a ± 5 mm 0,8 a ± 5 mm
ratio of width to height of d/c
0,95
d/c
1,05 1,9
d/c
2,1
the operating face
maximum vertical offset e ± 0,1 a ± 0,1 a
of the operating face
4.7.2.3 Colours
The colour of the visible surface area of the manual call point when mounted in accordance with 5.1.3 shall
be red, except for
a) the operating face;
b) the symbols and lettering on the front face specified in 4.7.3.2;
c) the special tool access, cable entry holes and screws.
The colour of the operating face other than symbols and lettering specified in 4.7.3.3 shall be white.
The colour of the visible part of the operating element (Type B manual call point) shall be black.
NOTE Suitable red, white and black colours are specified in ISO 3864.
4.7.3 Symbols and lettering
4.7.3.1 General
The manual call point shall be marked, with the appropriate symbols shown in figure 3, as specified in
4.7.3.2 and 4.7.3.3. Examples of the arrangement of symbols on type A and type B manual call points are
given in figures 4 and 5 respectively.
4.7.3.2 Symbols and lettering on the front face
4.7.3.2.1 On the front face above the operating face and central to the vertical centre line shall be the symbol
in accordance with figure 3a. This symbol may be supplemented with the word "FIRE", or equivalent words in
the national language. This combination shall be on the front face and above the operating face and central
to the vertical centre line. The height of the symbol shall be at least 0,15 a and the height of the lettering shall
not exceed the height of the symbol. The lettering shall be in accordance with ISO 3098-0 : 1997, "lettering
type B, vertical (V)". Symbols and lettering shall be white in accordance with ISO 3864 : 1984.
4.7.3.2.2 Markings other than specified in 4.7.3.2.1 (such as company logo or contact address) shall be
restricted to the area of the front face below the horizontal centre line of the operating face. The total area for
this marking other than red shall not be greater than 5% of the area of the front face.

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4.7.3.3 Symbols and lettering on the operating face
4.7.3.3.1 The operating face of type A manual call points shall be marked with the symbol in accordance
with figures 3c. The operating face of type B manual call points shall be marked with the symbols in
accordance with figures 3b and 3d. The symbol in accordance with figure 3b shall point to the operating
element and shall remain clearly visible when the frangible element is broken or displaced. These symbols
may be supplemented by appropriate words for instruction. Where supplementary wording is used, this shall
indicate position and/or operating action (e.g. "PRESS HERE").
These symbols and lettering for any supplementary instructions shall be black with the black area not
exceeding 10% of the area of the operating face.
NOTE A suitable black colour is specified in ISO 3864 : 1984.
4.7.3.3.2 Markings other than specified in 4.7.3.3.1 (such as company logo or contact address) shall be
restricted to the upper and/or the lower 25% of the area of the operating face and shall not interfere with the
symbols. The total area for this marking other than white shall not be greater than 5% of the area of the
operating face.
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a) symbol on the front face b) symbol on the operating face for
activating the operating element for type
B manual call point
or or
c) symbol on the operating face d) symbol on the operating face
for the arrows including the virtual button for the arrows for type B manual call point
for type A manual call point (The virtual button may also be shown)
NOTE The dimensions and spacing of the symbols shall be in proportion to the height shown.
Key
a height of the front face, see Table 1
Figure 3 - Symbols used for manual call points

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a) Example for using a square operating face b) Example for using a rectangular operating
face
Figure 4 - Example for the front and operating face symbol positions for type A manual call point
a) Example for using a square operating face b) Example for using a rectangular operating
face
NOTE The dotted outline represents the visible part of the operating element.
Figure 5 - Example for the front and operating face symbol positions for type B manual call point
4.7.4 Protection against accidental operation
In addition to the use of the frangible element other means of protection may be used, e.g. a transparent flap.
Where used, the protection shall be easily and immediately removable and shall have clear instructions for its
removal in order to operate the manual call point.

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With the protection in place, the appearance of the manual call point, the instructions for its operation and the
state of the manual call point in the normal and alarm condition shall be clearly visible.
4.7.5 Environment category
The environment category (i.e. indoor or outdoor use, special environmental conditions) of the manual call
point shall be specified by the manufacturer.
The manual call point shall be tested in accordance with the specified environmental category as given in
the test schedule in table 2.
4.8 Additional requirements for software controlled manual call points
4.8.1 General
For manual call points which rely on software control in order to fulfil the requirements of this standard, the
requirements of 4.8.2, 4.8.3 and 4.8.4 shall be met.
4.8.2 Software documentation
4.8.2.1 The manufacturer shall submit documentation which gives an overview of the software design.
This documentation shall be in sufficient detail for the design to be inspected for compliance with this
standard and shall include at least the following:
a) a functional description of the main program flow (e.g. as a flow diagram or structogram) including:
1) a brief description of the modules and the functions that they perform;
2) the way in which the modules interact;
3) the overall hierarchy of the program;
4) the way in which the software interacts with the hardware of the manual call point;
5) the way in which the modules are called, including any interrupt processing.
b) a description of which areas of memory are used for the various purposes (e.g. the program, site
specific data and running data);
c) a designation, by which the software and its version can be uniquely identified.
4.8.2.2 The manufacturer shall have available detailed design documentation, which only needs to be
provided if required by the testing authority. It shall comprise at least the following:
a) an overview of the whole system configuration, including all software and hardware components;
b) a description of each module of the program, containing at least:
1) the name of the module;
2) a description of the tasks performed;
3) a description of the interfaces, including the type of data transfer, the valid data range and the
checking for valid data.
c) full source code listings, as hard copy or in machine-readable form (e.g. ASCII-code), including all
global and local variables, constants and labels used, and sufficient comment for the program flow
to be recognised;
d) details of any software tools used in the design and implementation phase (e.g. CASE-tools,
compilers).
4.8.3 Software design
In order to ensure the reliability of the manual call point, the following requirements for software design
shall apply:
a) the software shall have a modular structure;
b) the design of the interfaces for manually and automatically generated data shall not permit invalid
data to cause error in the program operation;
c) the software shall be designed to avoid the occurrence of deadlock of the programme flow.

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4.8.4 The storage of programs and data
The program necessary to comply with this standard and any preset data, such as manufacturer's
settings, shall be held in non-volatile memory. Writing to areas of memory containing this program and
data shall only be possible by the use of some special tool or code and shall not be possible during normal
operation of the manual call point.
Site-specific data shall be held in memory which will retain data for at least two weeks without external
power to the manual call point, unless provision is made for the automatic renewal of such data, following
loss of power, within 1 h of power being restored.
5 Tests
5.1 General
5.1.1 Atmospheric conditions for tests
Unless otherwise stated in a test procedure, the testing shall be carried out after the test specimen has been
allowed to stabilise in the standard atmospheric conditions for testing as described in IEC 60068-1:1988 as
follows:
a) temperature: (15 to 35) C;
b) relative humidity: (25 to 75) %;
c) air pressure: (86 to 106) kPa.
NOTE If variations in these parameters have a significant effect on a measurement, then such variations
should be kept to a minimum during a series of measurements carried out as part of one test on one specimen.
5.1.2 Operating conditions for tests
If a test method requires a specimen to be operational, then the specimen shall be connected to a suitable
supply and monitoring equipment with characteristics as required by the manufacturer's data. Unless
otherwise specified in the test method, the supply parameters applied to the specimen shall be set within the
manufacturer's specified range(s) and shall remain substantially constant throughout the tests. The value
chosen for each parameter shall normally be the nominal value, or the mean of the specified range. If a test
procedure requires a specimen to be monitored to detect any alarm or fault signals, then connections shall
be made to any necessary ancillary devices (e.g. through wiring to an end-of-line device for conventional
manual call points) to allow a fault signal to be recognised.
NOTE The details of the supply and monitoring equipment and the alarm criteria used should be given in the
test report.
5.1.3 Mounting arrangements
The specimen shall be mounted by its normal means of attachment in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. If these instructions describe more than one method of mounting then the method considered to
be most unfavourable shall be chosen for each test.
5.1.4 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the tolerances for the environmental test parameters shall be as given in the basic
reference standards for the test (e.g. the relevant part of IEC 60068).
If a specific tolerance or deviation limit is not specified in a requirement or test procedure, then a deviation
limit of ± 5% shall be applied.
5.1.5 Measurement of response time
Where the release of an alarm signal in the following tests is required, the alarm signal shall be indicated at
the supply and monitoring equipment (see 5.1.2) within a response time of 10 s after the operating element
has been activated.
This response time shall be measured and reported.

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5.1.6 Provisions for tests
The following shall be provided for testing compliance with this European Standard:
a) for manual call points that are simple switches or contain simple electronic components:
- 8 specimens for indoor use or
- 9 specimens for outdoor use;
b) for manual call points with active electronic components:
- 13 specimens for indoor use or
- 14 specimens for outdoor use;
c) 30 additional frangible elements if replacement of the element to reset the manual call point is
necessary;
d) the technical data sheets or specifications according to 4.2.2;
e) additional technical information, if required, e.g. diagrams, design drawings with dimensions, parts
lists and material data.
The specimens submitted shall be representative of the manufacturer's normal production with regard to their
construction and settings.
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5.1.7 Test schedule
The specimens shall be randomly numbered
a) 1 to 8, if they are for indoor use and are simple switches or contain simple electronic components;
b) 1 to 13, if they are for indoor use and contain active electronic components;
c) 1 to 8 and 14, if they are for outdoor use and are simple switches or contain simple electronic
components;
d) 1 to 14, if they are for outdoor use and contain active electronic components
Any change in the number and numbering of specimens, e.g. in line with in table 2, shall be recorded in the
test report accordingly.
All specimens shall be initially tested in accordance with the test facility test of 5.4 and then be tested in
accordance with Table 2.
Table 2 - Test Schedule
Test
Number Clause Indoor Outdoor
of number use use
specimen
Variation of supply parameters 2 5.6 x x
Dry heat (operational) 1 5.7 x x
Dry heat (endurance) 1 5.8 - x
Cold (operational) 2 5.9 x x
Damp heat, cyclic (operational) 3 5.10 x x
Damp heat, cyclic (endurance) 3 5.11 - x
Damp heat, steady state (endurance) 4 5.12 x x
SO corrosion (endurance) 5 5.13 x x
Shock (operational) 6 5.14 x x
Impact (operational) 7 5.15 x x
Vibration (operational) 8 5.16 x x
Vibration (endurance) 8 5.17 x x
a
Electromagnetic compatibility (operational) , i.e.
5.18 x x
b
a) electrostatic discharge 9
b
b) radiated electromagnetic fields 10
b
c) conducted disturbances induced by electromagnetic fields 11
b
d) voltage transient, fast transient bursts 12
b
e) voltage transient, slow high-energy voltage surge 13
Enclosure protection 14 5.19 - x
a
Test only for manual call points with active electronic components
b
In the interests of test economy, it is permitted to use the same specimen for more than one EMC test. In that
case, intermediate functional test(s) on the specimen(s) used for more than one test may be deleted, and the full
functional test conducted at the end of the sequence of tests. However it should be noted that in the event of a
failure, it shall not be possible to identify which test exposure caused the failure (see EN 50130-4:1995,
clause 4).
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5.2 Operational performance test
5.2.1 Object
To demonstrate that the manual call point is able to withstand small forces to the frangible element without
operation, is able to operate when an appropriate force is applied to the frangible element by the user and
that its reset and test facilities are not impaired.
5.2.2 Test procedure
5.2.2.1 Test for non-operation
5.2.2.1.1 State of the specimen during test
The specimen shall be mounted in accordance with 5.1.3 and connected to a suitable supply and monitoring
equipment as described in 5.1.2.
5.2.2.1.2 Initial state
At the start of the test the specimen shall be in its normal condition.
5.2.2.1.3 Conditioning
-1
The frangible element shall be subjected to a horizontal force increasing at a rate not exceeding 5 N s until it
-1
reaches (22,5 ± 2,5) N. This force is maintained for 5 s then released at a rate not exceeding 5 N s . The
position where this force shall be subjected is the centre point between the arrows, see figures 3 c and 3 d.
An example of a suitable test apparatus is shown in annex B.
5.2.2.1.4 Measurements during testing
The specimen shall be monitored during the test period to detect any alarm or fault signals.
5.2.2.1.5 Final measurements
a) After the force has been released, the frangible element shall be examined;
b) The specimen shall then be tested as described in the test facility test of 5.4.
5.2.2.2 Test for operation
5.2.2.2.1 Conditioning
The frangible element shall be subjected to a horizontal impact within 5 mm of the centre point between the
arrows, see figures 3c and 3d.
The impact shall be produced by using the test apparatus in accordance with annex A.
The ball shall strike the specimen once only.
For type B manual call points, the operating element shall then be manually operated.
5.2.2.2.2 State of the specimen during test
The specimen shall be mounted on the test apparatus (see annex A) in its normal operating position in
accordance with 5.1.3 and connected to a suitable supply and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2.
5.2.2.2.3 Initial state
At the start of the test the specimen shall be in its normal condition.
5.2.2.2.4 Resetting
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5.2.2.2.5 Measurements during testing
The specimen shall be monitored during the test and resetting period to detect any alarm or fault signals.
5.2.3 Test requirements
The specimen shall satisfy the following requirements:
a) in the test of 5.2.2.1 the frangible element shall not transfer into the alarm condition and no alarm
or fault signal shall be given, except as required in the test of 5.2.2.1.5 b). In the test of 5.2.2.1.5
b) the specimen shall comply with the requirements of 5.4.3;
b) for type A - in the test of 5.2.2.2 the frangible element shall transfer into the alarm condition and
an alarm signal shall be given in accordance with 5.1.5. After the specimen has been reset by use
of the reset facility of 4.5 there shall be no alarm or fault signal;
c) for type B - in the test of 5.2.2.2 the frangible element shall transfer into the alarm condition and
an alarm signal shall be given in accordance with 5.1.5 after activation of the operating element.
After the specimen has been reset by use of the reset facility of 4.5 there shall be no alarm or fault
signal.
5.3 Function test
5.3.1 Object
To demonstrate the ability of the electrical parts of the manual call point to function correctly.
5.3.2 Test procedure
The test may be performed as described in 5.2.2.2 (test for operation) or using the test facility according to
4.6 or some other means which activate the operating element.
NOTE This can be parts or combinations of the operational performance test and the test facility test with
suitable modifications to help the test laboratories to carry out the environmental tests.
For the Dry heat (operational) test according to 5.7 and Cold (operational) test accor
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