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    Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Visual warning devices

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    Superseded date:  06-25-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2001

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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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

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

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

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

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    Committee FP-002
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 1603.11-2001.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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

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    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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