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AS 1603.11-2001

Superseded

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Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Visual warning devices

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Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Superseded date

25-06-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2001

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1 - AS 1603.11-2001 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS - VISUAL WARNING DEVICES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 CLASSIFICATION
6 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.5.1 Internally illuminated visual warning device
7 - 1.5.2 Programmable message type visual warning device
7 - 1.5.3 Visual warning device (VWD)
7 - 1.6 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIED LIMITING VALUES
8 - SECTION 2 FUNCTIONS
8 - 2.1 GENERAL
8 - 2.2 LIGHTING LEVELS AND FLASH RATE FOR INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FIXED MESSAGE TYPE VWDs
8 - 2.2.1 Mean luminance
8 - 2.2.2 Luminance ratios
8 - 2.2.3 Uniformity
8 - 2.2.4 Flash rate
8 - 2.2.5 Synchronization
8 - 2.3 LIGHTING LEVELS AND FLASH RATE FOR LED MATRIX FIXED MESSAGE TYPE VWDs
8 - 2.3.1 Mean luminance
9 - 2.3.2 Uniformity
9 - 2.3.3 Colour
9 - 2.3.4 Flash rate
9 - 2.3.5 Synchronization
9 - 2.4 LIGHTING LEVELS AND FLASH RATE FOR PROGRAMMABLE MESSAGE TYPE VWDs
9 - 2.4.1 Mean luminance
9 - 2.4.2 Uniformity
9 - 2.4.3 Colour
9 - 2.4.4 Flash rate
9 - 2.4.5 Synchronization
9 - 2.5 LIGHT INTENSITY, COLOUR, FLASH RATE AND SYNCHRONIZATION FOR STROBE TYPE VWDs
9 - 2.5.1 Light intensity
10 - 2.5.2 Colour
10 - 2.5.3 Flash rate
10 - 2.5.4 Synchronization
11 - 2.6 POWER SUPPLY
11 - 2.6.1 VWDs for system installation
11 - 2.6.2 VWDs for installation with residential smoke alarms
12 - 2.6.3 VWDs for installation with fire sprinkler systems
13 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ION
13 - 3.1 GENERAL
13 - 3.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
13 - 3.2.1 Resistance to corrosion
13 - 3.2.2 Resistance to temperature
13 - 3.3 ELECTRICAL
13 - 3.3.1 Electrical safety
13 - 3.3.2 Contacts
13 - 3.4 CONNECTING FACILITIES
14 - 3.5 ENCLOSURES
14 - 3.5.1 Size
14 - 3.5.2 Colour
14 - 3.5.3 Weather resistance
14 - 3.6 MOUNTING FACILITIES
15 - SECTION 4 PRODUCT MARKING AND INFORMATION
15 - 4.1 MARKING
15 - 4.2 POINT-OF-SALE INFORMATION
16 - SECTION 5 ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE
16 - 5.1 CRITERIA OF ACCEPTANCE AND TEST SCHEDULES
16 - 5.1.1 General
16 - 5.1.2 Information for the testing organization
16 - 5.2 FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
16 - 5.3 ENDURANCE ASSESSMENT
16 - 5.3.1 Voltage stability
16 - 5.3.2 Insulation resistance
16 - 5.3.3 Static discharge
17 - 5.3.4 Electromagnetic interference
17 - 5.3.5 Impulse voltage withstand
17 - 5.3.6 High-frequency disturbance
17 - 5.3.7 Low temperature
17 - 5.3.8 Damp heat
17 - 5.3.9 Dry heat
17 - 5.3.10 Corrosion
17 - 5.3.11 Vibration
18 - 5.3.12 Impact
18 - 5.3.13 Weathering
18 - 5.3.14 Reporting
20 - APPENDIX A - TYPICAL VISUAL WARNING DEVICES

Specifies requirements for the design and performance of visual warning devices for use in fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems.

This Standard specifies requirements for the design and performance of visual warning devices (VWDs) for use in fire detection, warning, control and alarm systems.

Committee
FP-002
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 4025 1
Pages
18
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

First published as AS 1603.11-2001.

AS 2362.6-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Static discharge test
AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS 2362.23-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Method of test for actuating devices Weathering test (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 2362.12-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Dry heat test
AS 2362.13-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Corrosion test
AS 2362.8-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Impulse voltage withstand test
AS 2484.2-1991 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire protection and firefighting equipment
AS 2484.1-1990 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire tests (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 2362.11-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Damp heat test
AS 2220.2-1989 Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings - System design, installation and commissioning
AS 1670.2-1997 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Local fire
AS 2362.7-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Electromagnetic interference test
AS 2362.16-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Impact test
AS 2362.15-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Vibration test
AS 2706-1984 Numerical values - Rounding and interpretation of limiting values
AS 2362.4-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Voltage stability test
AS 3121-1992 Approval and test specification - Insulating mouldings
AS 1939-1990 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
AS 2362.10-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Low temperature test
AS 1670.1-1995 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Fire
AS/NZS 3100:1997 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
AS 2362.9-1990 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - High frequency disturbance test

AS 3007.3-2004 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant - General requirements for equipment and ancillaries
AS 1428.5-2010 Design for access and mobility Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes
AS 1851-2005 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
AS 4214-2002 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems
AS 1670.1-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Fire

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