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AS 1603.11-2010

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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Superseded date

20-12-2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2010

Preview

1 - AS 1603.11-2010 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-Optional function
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 Flash rate
9 - 2.3.4 Synchronization-Optional function
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 Flash rate
9 - 2.4.4 Synchronization-Optional function
9 - 2.5 LIGHT INTENSITY, COLOUR, FLASH RATE AND SYNCHRONIZATION FOR STROBE TYPE VWDs
9 - 2.5.1 Light intensity
9 - 2.5.2 Colour
10 - 2.5.3 Flash rate
10 - 2.5.4 Synchronization-Optional function
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 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
12 - 3.1 GENERAL
12 - 3.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
12 - 3.2.1 Resistance to corrosion
12 - 3.2.2 Resistance to temperature
12 - 3.3 ELECTRICAL
12 - 3.3.1 Electrical safety
12 - 3.3.2 Contacts
12 - 3.4 CONNECTING FACILITIES
13 - 3.5 CHARACTER HEIGHTS AND VIEWING DISTANCE
13 - 3.6 DISPLAY SURFACE
13 - 3.7 WEATHER RESISTANCE-OPTIONAL
13 - 3.8 MOUNTING FACILITIES
14 - SECTION 4 PRODUCT MARKING AND INFORMATION
14 - 4.1 MARKING
14 - 4.2 POINT-OF-SALE INFORMATION
15 - SECTION 5 ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE
15 - 5.1 CRITERIA OF ACCEPTANCE AND TEST SCHEDULES
15 - 5.1.1 General
15 - 5.1.2 Information for the testing organization
15 - 5.2 STRENGTH OF SCREW THREADS
15 - 5.3 ENDURANCE ASSESSMENT
15 - 5.3.1 Voltage stability
15 - 5.3.2 Insulation resistance
15 - 5.3.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), immunity tests (operational)
16 - 5.3.4 Low temperature
16 - 5.3.5 Damp heat
17 - 5.3.6 Dry heat
17 - 5.3.7 Corrosion
17 - 5.3.8 Vibration
17 - 5.3.9 Impact
17 - 5.3.10 Exposure to simulated solar radiation (endurance) (option with requirements)
18 - 5.4 REPORTING

Specifies requirements for the design and performance of visual warning devices (VWDs) for use in fire detection, warning, control and alarm 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
978 0 7337 9740
Pages
14
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

First published as AS 1603.11-2001.Second edition 2010. First published as AS 1603.11 2001. Second edition 2010.

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