Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 17: Short-circuit isolators

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for short-circuit isolators, for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings (see EN 54-1).
Means of isolation or protection incorporated within control and indicating equipment (Item B in Figure 1 of EN 54-1:1996) are not covered by this European Standard.

Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 17: Kurzschlussisolatoren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren und Leistungsmerkmale für Kurzschlussisolatoren fest,
die in Brandmeldeanlagen für Gebäude eingesetzt werden (siehe EN 54-1).
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Isolations- oder Schutzeinrichtungen, die in der Brandmelderzentrale (Bestand-teil
B in Bild 1 der EN 54-1:1996) eingebaut sind.

Systèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 17: Isolateurs de court-circuit

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d'essai et les critères de performance relatifs aux isolateurs de court-circuit utilisés dans les systèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie dans les bâtiments (voir EN 54-1).
Les systèmes d’isolation ou de protection intégrés dans l’équipement de contrôle et de signalisation (point B de la Figure 1 de l’EN 54-1:1996) ne sont pas couverts par la présente Norme européenne

Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje – 17. del: Kratkostični ločilniki

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
06-Dec-2005
Withdrawal Date
30-Dec-2008
Current Stage
9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
Start Date
07-Jul-2017
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025

Relations

Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 54-17:2005 is the CEN European Standard for short-circuit isolators used in building fire detection and fire alarm systems. The standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for isolators that limit the consequences of low-parallel-resistance faults on looped detector transmission paths. It applies to standalone isolators and isolators integrated into other devices (but not isolation means built into control and indicating equipment). EN 54-17 is part of the wider EN 54 series for fire detection systems.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and purpose: Defines the role of short-circuit isolators in maintaining loop integrity and ensuring the remainder of the system continues to operate when a fault is isolated.
  • Functional testing: Manufacturers must provide functional test procedures and parameter ranges that cause the isolator to change between closed (normal) and open (isolated) states. Annex A offers example procedures.
  • Marking and documentation: Each isolator must be clearly marked (standard number, manufacturer, model, terminal IDs, traceability code, software version where applicable) and supplied with sufficient technical, installation and maintenance data.
  • Operational data required: Manufacturers must publish key parameters needed by system designers, including maximum/minimum line voltages, rated continuous and switching currents, maximum leakage current, and maximum series impedance.
  • Detachable units and monitoring: If the isolator is detachable, the device must provide means for remote monitoring to detect removal and signal a fault.
  • Access control: Manufacturer’s settings must be protected; on-site adjustments require coded or special-tool access.
  • Software-controlled isolators: Additional documentation and lifecycle requirements apply - modular software design, source-code availability for testing, memory allocation details and version identification.
  • Environmental and EMC testing: Performance stability under environmental stress and electromagnetic compatibility is required. Normative references include EN 50130-4 and several EN 60068 series tests (cold, heat, vibration, shock, damp heat, sulphur dioxide, etc.).
  • Informative annexes: Examples for functional test procedures, impact test apparatus, and a relationship with the Construction Products Directive.

Applications and intended users

  • Who uses EN 54-17: Manufacturers of short-circuit isolators, fire alarm system designers, fire safety engineers, installers, testing and certification bodies, specifiers and authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Typical applications: Looped detector circuits in commercial, residential and institutional buildings where isolators limit fault propagation; isolators integrated into detector bases or devices to maintain system availability after local faults; system compatibility and acceptance testing.

Related standards

  • EN 54-1 (Introduction to EN 54 series)
  • EN 50130-4 (EMC immunity for alarm system components)
  • EN 60068 series (environmental testing)
  • Other EN 54 parts (e.g., detectors, control equipment) for system-level compliance

Keywords: EN 54-17, short-circuit isolators, fire detection and fire alarm systems, CEN, EN 54 series, fire safety standard, short circuit isolator standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 54-17:2005 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 17: Short-circuit isolators". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for short-circuit isolators, for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings (see EN 54-1). Means of isolation or protection incorporated within control and indicating equipment (Item B in Figure 1 of EN 54-1:1996) are not covered by this European Standard.

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for short-circuit isolators, for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings (see EN 54-1). Means of isolation or protection incorporated within control and indicating equipment (Item B in Figure 1 of EN 54-1:1996) are not covered by this European Standard.

EN 54-17:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.20 - Fire protection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 54-17:2005 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 54-17:2005/AC:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 54-17:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/109. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.ORþLOQLNLBrandmeldeanlagen - Teil 17: KurzschlussisolatorenSystemes de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 17: Isolateurs de court-circuitFire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 17: Short-circuit isolators13.320Alarmni in opozorilni sistemiAlarm and warning systems13.220.20Fire protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 54-17:2005SIST EN 54-17:2006en01-april-2006SIST EN 54-17:2006SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 54-17December 2005ICS 13.220.20 English VersionFire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 17: Short-circuitisolatorsSystèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 17:Isolateurs de court-circuitBrandmeldeanlagen - Teil 17: KurzschlussisolatorenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 October 2005.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2005 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 54-17:2005: ESIST EN 54-17:2006

Examples for the functional test procedure.23 Annex B (informative)
Apparatus for impact test.30 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship of this European Standard with the Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC.32 Bibliography.41
1) To enable correct operation of the short-circuit isolators, these data should describe the requirements for the correct processing of the signals from the short-circuit isolator. This may be in the form of a full technical specification of these signals, a reference to the appropriate signalling protocol or a reference to suitable types of control and indicating equipment etc. SIST EN 54-17:2006

isolator; e) the way in which the modules are called, including any interrupt processing. f) a description of which areas of memory are used for the various purposes (e.g. the program, site specific data and running data); g) a designation, by which the software and its version can be uniquely identified. 4.9.2.2 The manufacturer shall have available detailed design documentation, which only needs to be provided if required by the testing authority. It shall comprise at least the following: a) an overview of the whole configuration of the device, including all software and hardware components; b) a description of each module of the program, containing at least: 1) the name of the module; 2) a description of the tasks performed; 3) a description of the interfaces, including the type of data transfer, the valid data range and the checking for valid data; SIST EN 54-17:2006

(15 to 35) °C; b) relative humidity: (25 to 75) %; c) air pressure:
(86 to 106) kPa. NOTE If variations in these parameters have a significant effect on a measurement, then such variations should be kept to a minimum during a series of measurements carried out as part of one test on one specimen. 5.1.2 Operating conditions for tests If a test method requires a specimen to be operational, then the specimen shall be connected to suitable supply and monitoring equipment with characteristics as required by the manufacturer's data. Unless otherwise specified in the test method, the supply parameters applied to the specimen shall be set within the manufacturer's specified range(s) and shall remain substantially constant throughout the SIST EN 54-17:2006

(IC max) or, if ZC can not be measured at IC max , because the isolator changes to the open condition before a current of IC max is reached, then it shall be measured just before the isolator changes to the open condition; f) the response to a direct short circuit applied to one side of the isolator. Examples of functional tests are given in Annex A. SIST EN 54-17:2006

5.2 Reproducibility 5.2.1 Object To show that each specimen meets the manufacturer’s specifications. 5.2.2 Test procedure The functional test described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted on each specimen. SIST EN 54-17:2006

Temperature: (+ 55 ± 2) °C
Duration: 16 h 5.4.2.4 Measurements during conditioning The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period to detect any change from the closed condition. During the last hour of the conditioning period, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. SIST EN 54-17:2006

Temperature: (-10 ± 3) °C
Duration: 16 h 5.5.2.4 Measurements during conditioning The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period to detect any change from the closed condition. During the last hour of the conditioning period, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. 5.5.2.5 Final measurements After a recovery period of at least 1 h at the standard laboratory conditions, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. 5.5.3 Requirements The specimen shall remain in the closed condition during the conditioning period except when required to change during the functional test. SIST EN 54-17:2006

2 5.6.2.4 Measurements during conditioning The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period to detect any change from the closed condition. 5.6.2.5 Final measurements After the recovery period, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. 5.6.3 Requirements The specimen shall remain in the closed condition during the conditioning period. The specimen shall function correctly within the manufacturer’s specification during the functional test. SIST EN 54-17:2006

Pulses per direction: 3
No test is applied to specimens with a mass >4,75 kg. 5.9.2.4 Measurements during conditioning The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period and for a further 2 min to detect any change from the closed condition. 5.9.2.5 Final measurements After the conditioning and the further 2 min, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. 5.9.3 Requirements The specimen shall remain in the closed condition during the conditioning period and the additional 2 min. The specimen shall function correctly within the manufacturer’s specification during the functional test. 5.10 Impact (operational) 5.10.1 Object To demonstrate the immunity of the short-circuit isolator to mechanical impacts upon its surface, which it may sustain in the normal service environment, and which it can reasonably be expected to withstand. 5.10.2 Test procedure 5.10.2.1 Apparatus The test apparatus shall consist of a swinging hammer incorporating a rectangular-section aluminium alloy head (Aluminium alloy AlCu4SiMg complying with ISO 209-1, solution treated and precipitation treated condition) with the plane impact face chamfered to an angle of 60° to the horizontal, when in the striking position (i.e. when the hammer shaft is vertical). The hammer head shall be (50 ± 2,5) mm high, (76 ± 3,8) mm wide and (80 ± 4) mm long at mid height as shown in Figure B.1. A suitable apparatus is described in Annex B. 5.10.2.2 State of the specimen during conditioning The specimen shall be rigidly mounted to the apparatus by its normal mounting means and shall be positioned so that it is struck by the upper half of the impact face when the hammer is in the vertical position (i.e. when the hammerhead is moving horizontally). The azimuthal direction and position of impact, relative to the specimen shall be chosen as that most likely to impair the normal functioning of the specimen. The specimen shall be connected to its supply and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2. SIST EN 54-17:2006

Impact energy: (1,9 ± 0,1) J Hammer velocity: (1,5 ± 0,13) m s-1 Number of impacts: 1
5.10.2.4 Measurements during conditioning
The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period and for a further 2 min to detect any change from the closed condition. 5.10.2.5 Final measurements After the conditioning and the further 2 min, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. 5.10.3 Requirements The specimen shall remain in the closed condition during the conditioning period and the additional 2 min. The specimen shall function correctly within the manufacturer’s specification during the functional test. 5.11 Vibration, sinusoidal (operational) 5.11.1 Object To demonstrate the immunity of the short-circuit isolator to vibration at levels considered appropriate to the normal service environment. 5.11.2 Test procedure 5.11.2.1 Reference The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-6, Test Fc and as described below. 5.11.2.2 State of the specimen during conditioning The specimen shall be mounted on a rigid fixture as described in 5.1.3 and shall be connected to its supply and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2. The vibration shall be applied in each of three mutually perpendicular axes, in turn. The specimen shall be mounted so that one of the three axes is perpendicular to its normal mounting plane. SIST EN 54-17:2006

5.11.2.3 Conditioning The following conditioning shall be applied: Frequency range: (10 to 150) Hz Acceleration amplitude: 5 m s-2 (≈ 0,5 gn) Number of axes: 3 Sweep rate: 1 octave min-1 Number of sweep cycles: 1 per axis NOTE The vibration operational and endurance tests may be combined such that the specimen is subjected to the operational test conditioning followed by the endurance test conditioning in one axis before changing to the next axis. Only one final measurement need be made. 5.11.2.4 Measurements during conditioning The specimen shall be monitored during the conditioning period to detect any change from the closed condition. 5.11.2.5 Final measurements After the conditioning, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. NOTE If the vibration operational and endurance tests are combined, the final measurements are made after the vibration endurance test and only need be made here if the operational test is conducted in isolation. 5.11.3 Requirements The specimen shall remain in the closed condition during the conditioning period. If the final measurement, as specified in 5.11.2.5, has been conducted, the specimen shall function correctly within the manufacturer’s specification during the functional test. 5.12 Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance) 5.12.1 Object To demonstrate the ability of the short-circuit isolator to withstand the long-term effects of vibration at levels appropriate to the service environment. 5.12.2 Test procedure 5.12.2.1 Reference The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 60068-2-6, Test Fc and as described below. SIST EN 54-17:2006

Sweep rate: 1 octave min-1 Number of sweep cycles: 20 per axis NOTE The vibration operational and endurance tests may be combined such that the specimen is subjected to the operational test conditioning followed by the endurance test conditioning in one axis before changing to the next axis. Only one final measurement need be made. 5.12.2.4 Final measurements After the conditioning, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. 5.12.3 Requirements The specimen shall function correctly within the manufacturer’s specification during the functional test. 5.13 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Immunity tests (operational) 5.13.1 Object To demonstrate the immunity of the short-circuit isolator to electromagnetic interference. 5.13.2 Test procedure 5.13.2.1 Reference The test apparatus and procedure shall be as described in EN 50130-4 and as described below. 5.13.2.2 State of the specimen(s) during conditioning The specimen shall be mounted as described in 5.1.3 and shall be connected to supply and monitoring equipment as described in 5.1.2. SIST EN 54-17:2006

5.13.2.3 Conditioning The following EMC immunity tests shall be carried out, as described in EN 50130-4: a) electrostatic discharge; b) radiated electromagnetic fields; c) conducted disturbances induced by electromagnetic fields; d) fast transient bursts; e) slow high-energy voltage surges. 5.13.2.4 Measurements during conditioning During the conditioning the specimen shall be monitored to detect any change of state or faulty operation. 5.13.2.5 Final measurements After the conditioning, the functional test as described in 5.1.5 shall be conducted. 5.13.3 Requirements The specimen shall remain in the closed condition without any faulty operation during conditioning. The specimen shall function correctly within the manufacturer’s specification during the functional test.
Examples for the functional test procedure A.1 Introduction This annex gives some examples of functional test procedures for some hypothetical short-circuit isolators. For these examples the following simplistic and not necessarily practical types of isolators were envisaged: a) simple “autonomous” voltage sensing isolator. b) simple “autonomous” current sensing isolator. c) simple “controllable” isolator that can be instructed to open and close by the control and indicating equipment and will open if the voltage falls so low that the control and indicating equipment cannot command the device. For each example, a typical block diagram and list of the parameters, that need to be specified and verified is given. Examples of test circuits and test procedures for making the necessary tests and measurements are then given. A.2 Example 1: simple “autonomous” voltage sensing isolator VREFVREFa1a2b1b2 Figure A.1 — Typical block diagram for simple “autonomous” voltage sensing isolator A.2.1 Parameter specifications Vmax
The maximum line voltage; Vnom
The nominal line voltage; Vmin
The minimum line voltage; VSO max The maximum voltage at which the device isolates (i.e. switches from closed to open); VSO min The minimum voltage at which the device isolates (i.e. switches from closed to open); VSC max
The maximum voltage at which the device reconnects (i.e. switches from open to closed); VSC min
The minimum voltage at which the device reconnects (i.e. switches from open to closed). SIST EN 54-17:2006

The maximum rated continuous current with the switch closed; IS max
The maximum rated switching current (e.g. under short circuit conditions); IL max
The maximum leakage current with the switch open (isolated state); ZC max
The maximum series impedance with the switch closed. 12ISRIVinV1V2RFa1b1a2b2 Key 1 Power supply 2 Equipment under test (EUT) Figure A.2 — Test circuit for simple “autonomous” voltage sensing isolator A.2.2 Test procedure A.2.2.1 Connect the short-circuit isolator (EUT: equipment under test) to a test circuit as shown above with switch S open and RF set to infinity (i.e. an open circuit). A.2.2.2 Set Vin to the nominal line voltage, unless otherwise stated in a test procedure, and set the effective internal resistance of the supply RI to limit the short-circuit current to IS max
(i.e. RI = Vin / IS max). A.2.2.3 Apply an instantaneous short circuit by closing switch S. Measure the current I and record this as the leakage current IL. Check that IL ≤ IL max. A.2.2.4 Open switch S and monitor V2 to check that the device reconnects. A.2.2.5 Reduce RF until I = IC max. Then measure V1 and I and hence calculate the effective switch impedance ZC. Check that ZC ≤ ZC max. A.2.2.6 Increase RF to infinity (i.e. an open circuit) and adjust RI to (Vin – VSO min) / IC max. A.2.2.7 Reduce RF and measure the voltage V2 at the moment that the device isolates (i.e. the switch opens) and record this voltage as VSO. Check that VSO max ≥ VSO ≥ VSO min. A.2.2.8 Continue to reduce RF to zero and then measure the current I and record this as the leakage current IL. Check that IL ≤ IL max. SIST EN 54-17:2006
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The article discusses EN 54-17:2005, a European Standard that sets out requirements, test methods, and performance criteria for short-circuit isolators. These isolators are used in fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. However, this standard does not cover isolation or protection mechanisms that are a part of control and indicating equipment.

The article discusses the EN 54-17:2005 standard, which focuses on short-circuit isolators used in fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. It specifies the requirements, test methods, and performance criteria for these isolators. However, it does not cover means of isolation or protection found within control and indicating equipment.

기사 제목: EN 54-17:2005 - 화재 감지 및 화재 경보 시스템 - 부분 17: 짧은숏 서킷 분리기 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 건물용 화재 감지 및 화재 경보 시스템에서 사용되는 짧은숏 서킷 분리기에 대한 요구 사항, 시험 방법 및 성능 기준을 명시합니다 (EN 54-1 참조). 제어 및 표시 장치 내에 포함된 분리 또는 보호 수단 (EN 54-1:1996의 도면 1의 B 항목)은 이 유럽 표준에서 다루지 않습니다.

記事のタイトル:EN 54-17:2005 - 火災検出および火災警報システム - 第17部:ショートサーキットアイソレーター 記事の内容:この欧州規格は、建物の火災検出および火災警報システムで使用されるショートサーキットアイソレーターに関する要件、試験方法、性能基準を規定しています(EN 54-1を参照)。 制御および表示装置に組み込まれた分離または保護手段(EN 54-1:1996の図1の項目B)は、この欧州規格では対象外です。

記事タイトル:EN 54-17(2005年)- 火災検知および火災警報システム- 第17部:ショートサーキットアイソレータ 記事内容:この欧州規格は、建物の火災検知および火災警報システムで使用されるショートサーキットアイソレータの要件、試験方法、性能基準を定めています(EN 54-1を参照)。 制御および表示装置内に組み込まれた絶縁あるいは保護手段(EN 54-1:1996の図1の項目B)は、この欧州規格の対象外です。

기사 제목: EN 54-17:2005 - 화재 감지 및 화재경보 시스템 - 파트 17: 단락 고립기 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 건물에서 사용되는 화재 감지 및 화재경보 시스템을 위한 단락 고립기에 대한 요구 사항, 시험 방법 및 성능 기준을 규정한다 (EN 54-1 참조). 제어 및 표시 장비에 통합 된 격리나 보호 수단 (EN 54-1:1996의 도면 1의 항목 B 참조)은 이 유럽 표준에 포함되지 않는다.