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BS EN 54-10:2002

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Fire detection and fire alarm systems Flame detectors. Point detectors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-09-2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
   4.1 Compliance
   4.2 Classification
   4.3 Individual alarm indication
   4.4 Connection of ancillary devices
   4.5 Monitoring of detachable detectors
   4.6 Manufacturer's adjustment
   4.7 On-site sensitivity adjustment
   4.8 Data
   4.9 Additional requirements for software controlled
        detectors
        4.9.1 General
        4.9.2 Software documentation
        4.9.3 Software design
        4.9.4 The storage of programs and data
5 Tests
   5.1 General
        5.1.1 Atmospheric conditions for tests
        5.1.2 Operating conditions for tests
        5.1.3 Mounting arrangements
        5.1.4 Tolerances
        5.1.5 Determination of response point
        5.1.6 Test procedure
        5.1.7 Reduced functional tests
        5.1.8 Provision for tests
        5.1.9 Test schedule
   5.2 Reproducibility
        5.2.1 Object
        5.2.2 Test procedure
        5.2.3 Requirements
   5.3 Repeatability
        5.3.1 Object
        5.3.2 Test procedure
        5.3.3 Requirements
   5.4 Directional dependence
        5.4.1 Object
        5.4.2 Test procedure
        5.4.3 Requirements
   5.5 Fire sensitivity
        5.5.1 Object
        5.5.2 Test procedure
        5.5.3 Classification
        5.5.4 Requirements
   5.6 Dazzling (operational)
        5.6.1 Object
        5.6.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.6.3 Requirements
   5.7 Dry heat (operational)
        5.7.1 Object
        5.7.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.7.3 Requirements
   5.8 Cold (operational)
        5.8.1 Object
        5.8.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.8.3 Requirements
   5.9 Damp heat, cyclic (operational)
        5.9.1 Object
        5.9.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.9.3 Requirements
   5.10 Damp heat, steady state (endurance)
        5.10.1 Object
        5.10.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.10.3 Requirements
   5.11 Sulfur dioxide (SO[2]) corrosion (endurance)
        5.11.1 Object
        5.11.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.11.3 Requirements
   5.12 Shock (operational)
        5.12.1 Object
        5.12.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.12.3 Requirements
   5.13 Impact (operational)
        5.13.1 Object
        5.13.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.13.3 Requirements
   5.14 Vibration, sinusoidal, (operational)
        5.14.1 Object
        5.14.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.14.3 Requirements
   5.15 Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance)
        5.15.1 Object
        5.15.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.15.3 Requirements
   5.16 Variation in supply parameters (operational)
        5.16.1 Object
        5.16.2 Test procedure
        5.16.3 Requirements
   5.17 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Immunity tests
        (operational)
        5.17.1 Object
        5.17.2 Test procedure and apparatus
        5.17.3 Requirements
6 Marking
Annex A (normative) Annex A Apparatus for response point
         determination
   A.1 Optical bench
   A.2 Radiation source
   A.3 Shutter
   A.4 Modulator
   A.5 Radiometer
Annex B (informative) Example of a methane burner
Annex C (normative) Test fires
   C.1 Methylated spirit fire
Annex D (normative) Apparatus for dazzling test
Annex E (normative) Apparatus for impact test
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU
         Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC
Bibliography

Covers requirements, test methods and performance criteria for point-type, resettable flame detectors that operate using radiation from a flame for use in fire detection systems installed in buildings.

Committee
FSH/12
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 91/42154 DC. (03/2002) Supersedes 05/30133544 DC. (09/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
52
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
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