EN 54-13:2005

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2005
Sistemi za odkrivanje in javljanje požara ter alarmiranje – 13. del: Ocenjevanje
združljivosti sestavnih delov sistemov
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 13: Compatibility assessment of system
components
Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 13: Bewertung der Kompatibilität von Systembestandteilen
Systemes de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 13 : Évaluation de la compatibilité
des composants d'un systeme
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 54-13:2005
ICS:
13.220.20 3RåDUQD]DãþLWD Fire protection
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 54-13
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2005
ICS 13.220.20
English version
Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 13: Compatibility
assessment of system components
Systèmes de détection et d'alarme incendie - Partie 13 : Brandmeldeanlagen - Teil 13: Bewertung der Kompatibilität
Évaluation de la compatibilité des composants d'un von Systembestandteilen
système
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Contents Page
Foreword. 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope. 5
2 Normative references. 5
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 5
3.1 Terms and definitions . 5

4 Requirements. 7
4.1 Compliance . 7
4.2 Basic system requirements . 7
4.3 Networked systems. 7
4.4 Components. 8
4.5 Transmission path(s) . 9
4.6 Input and output devices linked to a fire protection system. 9
4.7 Documentation . 10
5 Assessment methods and tests. 11
5.1 General requirements. 11
5.2 General test requirements . 12
5.3 Functional test for compatibility . 12
5.4 Functional test for connectability . 15
5.5 Electromagnetic compatibility tests. 16
Annex A (normative) Functions of a FDAS . 17
Annex B (informative) Classification of functions of the FDAS. 18
Annex C (informative) Example methodology for theoretical analysis. 20

Foreword
This document (EN 54-13:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 72 “Fire
detection and fire alarm systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2005, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2007.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United
Kingdom.
This document has been prepared in co-operation with the CEA (Comité Européen des Assurances)
and with EURALARM (Association of European Manufacturers of Fire and Intruder Alarm Systems).
EN 54 is published in a series of parts. Information on the relationship between this document and
other standards of the EN 54 series is given in Annex A of EN 54-1:1996.
EN 54-1 provides additional information about the components performing those functions that are
listed in Annex A of this document.

Introduction
The fire detection function is to detect a fire at the earliest practicable moment, and to give signals
and indications so that appropriate action can be taken.
The fire alarm function is to give, at least, audible and/or visible signals to the occupants of a building
who may be at risk from fire.
A fire detection and fire alarm system may combine the functions of detection and alarm in a single
system, and typically consists of a number of inter-linked components including automatic fire
detectors, manual call points and alarm sounders. These components are connected to control and
indicating equipment by means of one or more transmission paths. All system components, including
the control and indicating equipment, are also directly or indirectly connected to a power supply.
A fire detection and fire alarm system may also be linked to remote fault and fire alarm monitoring
stations, and to fire protection and/or building management systems. However these systems are not
considered as part of the fire detection and fire alarm system.
It is necessary that all the components constituting the fire detection and fire alarm system are
compatible or connectable, and that requirements relating to the performance of the overall system
are fulfilled.
Differentiation is made between components classified as components type 1 and other components
classified as components type 2.
System requirements are also included for those fire detection and fire alarm systems that are linked
to fire protection and/or other systems (e.g. building management systems).
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for compatibility and connectability assessment of system
components that either comply with the requirements of EN 54 or with a manufacturer’s specification
where there is no EN 54 standard. This document only includes system requirements when these are
necessary for compatibility assessment.
This document also specifies requirements for the integrity of the fire detection and fire alarm system
when connected to other systems.
This document does not specify the manner in which the system is designed, installed and used in
any particular application.
This document recognizes that it is not practical to assess the compatibility or connectability of
components in all possible configurations. Methods of assessment are specified to reach an
acceptable degree of confidence within pre-determined operational and environmental conditions.
This document specifies requirements related to compatibility and connectability assessment methods
and tests for the system components.
This document is applicable to systems where the components are connected to control and
indicating equipment and where the components are interconnected by electrical wires.
For fire detection and fire alarm systems that use other means of interconnection (for example optical
fibre or radio frequency links), this document may be used as guidance.
NOTE Other European Standards are expected to cover the requirements of the other systems to which the
fire detection and fire alarm system may be connected.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 54-1:1996, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 1: Introduction
EN 54-2:1997, Fire detection and fire alarm systems — Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
EN 50130-4, Alarm systems — Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibility — Product family standard:
Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems
EN 60068-1, Environmental testing — Part 1: General and guidance (IEC 60068-1:1988 +
Corrigendum 1998 + A1:1992)
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 54-1:1996 and the following
apply.
3.1.1
compatibility
ability of a component type 1 to operate with control and indicating equipment:
 within the limits specified for each component;
 within the specified limits given by the relevant parts of EN 54 if available, or given by the
manufacturer if not available;
 within specified configurations of systems
3.1.2
component type 1
device performing a function for the protection of life and/or property that is required by European or
national guidelines or regulations
3.1.3
component type 2
device performing a function for the protection of life and/or property that is not required by European
or national guidelines or regulations
EXAMPLE A printer used for listing fire events.
3.1.4
configuration
topological arrangement of components connected through transmission paths to control and
indicating equipment
3.1.5
connectability
ability of component type 2 to operate without jeopardizing the performance of the fire detection and
fire alarm system
3.1.6
control and indicating equipment
CIE
component of a fire detection and alarm system through which other components may be supplied
with power (see EN 54-1)
3.1.7
fire detection and fire alarm system
FDAS
group of components including a CIE which, when arranged in (a) specified configuration(s), is
capable of detecting and indicating a fire, and giving signals for appropriate action
3.1.8
fire protection system
FPS
group of devices that in combination are capable of automatically actuating measures to limit the
effect of fire
EXAMPLE Compartmentation systems, smoke control systems and fixed firefighting systems.
3.1.9
hierarchical system
networked system in which one control and indicating equipment is designated as the main control
and indicating equipment, and in which the main control and indicating equipment is able to:
 receive signals from and/or transmit signals to the control and indicating equipment of a
subsystem;
 indicate the status of the control and indicating equipment of a subsystem
3.1.10
input/output device
device that is connected to a transmission path of a fire detection and fire alarm system and is used to
receive and/or transmit information to, from or within the system
3.1.11
networked system
fire detection and fire alarm system in which more than one control and indicating equipment are
interconnected and able to exchange information
3.1.12
subsystem
part of a hierarchical system which includes only one control and indicating equipment
3.1.13
transmission path
physical connection between the components (external to the housing of the components) used for
the transmission of information and/or power
4 Requirements
4.1 Compliance
In order to comply with this standard, the system design and compatibility or connectability of its
components shall meet the requirements of this clause. This shall be verified by assessment (5.1)
with reference to the required documentation (4.7), shall be tested (if necessary) as described in 5.2
to 5.5 and shall meet the requirements of the tests.
4.2 Basic system requirements
System requirements can also be stated in national application guidelines (also known as codes of
practice). Suppliers of components shall ensure that they:
 meet the requirements of this document;
 meet the requirements of the relevant part of EN 54;
 meet the requirements of the application guidelines of the countries where the components are
intended to be placed on the market.
4.2.1 The FDAS under consideration shall carry out fire detection functions identified in Annex A.
All the different system configurations intended to be used shall be mentioned within the supplier
documentation.
4.2.2 If a function of a FDAS is shared with any other system, it shall not jeopardize the FDAS.
Shared functions shall meet the most onerous requirements of the relevant specifications.
4.2.3 If a non-FDAS function is performed by a component of a FDAS, this function shall not
jeopardize the FDAS.
4.3 Networked systems
4.3.1 General requirements
4.3.1.1 A system fault (as described in EN 54-2) in one CIE shall not affect more than this CIE
and the associated components controlled by this CIE.
4.3.1.2 A single fault on a transmission path connecting one CIE to another CIE shall not
adversely affect the correct functioning of any part of the networked system.
4.3.1.3 Means shall be provided for the indication of a fault on a transmission path connecting
one CIE to another CIE.
4.3.2 Specific requirements for hierarchical systems
4.3.2.1 A fire alarm condition on a CIE shall be indicated on the main CIE within 20 s.
4.3.2.2 A fault warning condition on a CIE shall be indicated on the main CIE within 120 s.
4.3.2.3 A fault or faults in a single transmission path connecting one or more CIE(s) to the main
CIE shall not adversely affect the mandatory (as defined in EN 54-2) functions of the hierarchical
system.
A fault on a transmission path connecting a CIE to the main CIE shall be at least
4.3.2.4
indicated on the main CIE.
4.3.2.5 Where faults exist in more than one transmission path connecting one or more CIE(s) to
the main CIE, it shall be clearly indicated on the main CIE which part(s) is (are) lost.
4.3.2.6 The main CIE shall indicate at least general conditions (see conditions defined in
EN 54-2).
EXAMPLE An example of a general condition is a fire condition at a subsystem CIE.
If detailed information is provided then it shall be consistent throughout the system.
EXAMPLE An example of provision of detailed information is a fire condition on a zone of a subsystem CIE.
4.3.2.7 At the main CIE, it shall be possible to identify the subsystem from which the information
originated.
4.3.2.8 At the main CIE, it may be possible to operate either general manual controls or
individual manual controls, but the result shall be identical to that achieved by the operation of these
controls on the CIE of the subsystem.
NOTE Where faults exist in more than one transmission path connecting one or more CIE to the main CIE,
the mandatory (as defined in EN 54-2) functions of the hierarchical system can be affected. In that case, it is
preferable to connect the device type "E" (as defined in EN 54-1) directly to each CIE.
4.3.3 Specific requirements for software
Any software that is used for networking shall conform to EN 54-2:1997, Clause 13.
4.4 Components
4.4.1 Classification
4.4.1.1 The components of the system are classified as component type 1 or component type 2,
as defined in 3.1.2 and 3.1.3.
NOTE Annex A provides additional guidance.
4.4.1.2 If a component includes one or more controls which perform functions described in
EN 54-2 as being mandatory, or an optional function with requirements at the CIE, then the device
shall be classified as a component type 1.
4.4.2 Requirements
4.4.2.1 To be compatible, components type 1 shall operate within the specified limits given by the
relevant part of EN 54, within specified system configurations and within the limits specified for each
component.
4.4.2.2 Components type 1 that are not covered by a product standard shall conform to
EN 54-1:1996, Clause 4, compliance. In addition, these components shall also conform to the EMC
immunity characteristics of EN 50130-4.
4.4.2.3 To be connectable, a component type 2 shall operate without jeopardizing the operation
of the system.
4.4.2.4 The operation of a remote control shall have the same effect as if the operation had been
undertaken at the CIE.
4.5 Transmission path(s)
4.5.1 A single fault on a transmission path shall not affect another transmission path. If this is not
the case, then all transmission paths adversely affected by this single fault shall be considered as a
single transmission path.
4.5.2 The facility (technical means) provided for minimizing the effect of a fault on a transmission
path shall complete the restoration within 300 s.
4.5.3 The consequence of a single interruption shall not be more serious than the consequence of
a short circuit.
4.5.4 A fault on a transmission path to any other system shall not adversely affect the correct
functioning of the FDAS.
NOTE Application guidelines may require that the consequences of a fault (for example a short circuit or an
interruption) on a transmission path are limited.
4.6 Input and output devices linked to a fire protection system
4.6.1 General requirements
Input and output devices linked to a fire protection system shall be considered as component type 1.
The documentation shall include the specifications of the input/output signals of each input/output
device.
NOTE 1 The transmission path between the systems is monitored either by the FDAS or by the FPS. Details
should be included within the documentation.
NOTE 2 The FDAS includes the whole of the input device transferring signals from the FPS to the fire
detection and fire alarm system and the whole of the output device transferring signals from the fire detection and
fire alarm system to the fire protection system. (Figure 1 shows this arrangement).

1 4
Key
1 Fire detection and fire alarm system
2 Input device
3 Output device
4 Fire protection system
Figure 1 — Input/output devices linked to a fire protection system

4.6.2 Input device transferring signals from a fire protection system
If a device of an FPS passes signals to the FDAS then the CIE of the FDAS shall enter the
appropriate functional condition. Signals from the FPS shall be clearly identifiable as originating from
the FPS.
EXAMPLE 1 Input devices may transfer signals of a fire detected by a sprinkler system: this is indicated as a
fire alarm condition.
EXAMPLE 2 Input devices may transfer signals of a fault in the wiring of a fixed firefighting system: this is
indicated as a fault warning condition.
4.7 Documentation
4.7.1 General
The system documentation shall include documentation for compatibility and, if necessary, for
connectability.
NOTE Documentation, prepared by the supplier, allows the testing authority to make the assessment of
compatibility and connectability within the configuration(s) defined by the supplier.
4.7.2 Documentation for compatibility
To allow the assessment of compatibility of a FDAS to be completed, the following documents shall
be supplied:
a) a list of components type 1 that make up the FDAS with a unique identification of each
component including software versions;
b) technical information facilitating the justification of compatibility;
c) necessary evidence (e.g. test reports or certificate of conformity) for the conformity of the
components to the relevant part of the EN 54;
d) characteristics of the transmission path(s) between each component and the CIE including the
specifications of cables;
e) the limits of use of the system (configuration, number of components, functional limits, etc.).
4.7.3 Documentation for connectability
To allow the assessment of connectability to be completed, the following documents shall be
supplied:
a) a list of the components type 2 intended to be used in conjunction with the FDAS with a unique
identification of each component and its functions (part of the unique
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