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NBN EN 50055 : 1998

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

ELEKTRISCH MATERIEEL VOOR DETECTIE EN METING VAN BRANDBARE GASSEN - ONTWERPEISEN VOOR MATERIEEL VAN GROEP 1 MET EEN MEETBEREIK TOT 5% (V/V) METHAAN IN LUCHT
Superseded date

02-01-2001

Published date

01-12-2013

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
5 Performance requirements
    5.1 General
    5.2 Unpowered storage
    5.3 Calibration curve (not applicable to alarm-only
          apparatus)
    5.4 Drift (continuous duty apparatus)
    5.5 Drift (spot reading apparatus)
    5.6 Alarm
    5.7 Temperature
    5.8 Pressure
    5.9 Humidity
    5.10 Air speed
    5.11 Pumping rate
    5.12 Orientation
    5.13 Vibration (applicable only to machine-mounted
          apparatus)
    5.14 Drop test (applicable to portable apparatus and
          remote sensors)
    5.15 Warm-up time (not applicable to spot-reading
          apparatus)
          5.15.1 Fixed and transportable apparatus
          5.15.2 Continuous duty transportable apparatus
    5.16 Time of response (not applicable to spot-reading
          apparatus
    5.17 Minimum time of operation (spot-reading apparatus)
    5.18 High gas concentrations above the measuring range
          5.18.1 Non-ambiguity test
          5.18.2 Residual effect
    5.19 Battery capacity
          5.19.1 Battery-powered portable continuous duty
                  apparatus
          5.19.2 Portable spot-reading apparatus
    5.20 Power supply variations
          5.20.1 A.C. powered apparatus
          5.20.2 External d.c. powered apparatus
          5.20.3 Battery powered apparatus
    5.21 Power supply interruptions, voltage transients
          and step changes of voltage
    5.22 Addition of sampling probe
    5.23 Dust
    5.24 Poisons and other gases
    5.25 Electromagnetic immunity
6 Field calibration kit
7 Information for use

Describes performance requirements for Group I (as defined in European Standard EN 50054) portable, transportable and fixed apparatus for detection and measurement of methane concentrations in mine air. The apparatus, or parts thereof, are designed for use in mines susceptible to firedamp and comply with requirements and test methods specified in European Standard EN 50054. Limited to apparatus intended for detection and measurement of methane volume ratios in air from 0% (V/V) up to but not exceeding 5% (V/V).

DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Belgian Standards
Status
Superseded

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 50055 : 1999 Identical
BS EN 50055:1999 Identical
EN 50055:1998 Similar to
UNE-EN 50055:1999 Identical
I.S. EN 50055:1998 Identical

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