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shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2007.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
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