Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements

This European Standard specifies general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated carbon monoxide gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in domestic premises. The apparatus may be mains or battery powered. Such apparatus is intended to warn of an accumulation of CO, enabling the occupant to react before being exposed to significant risk. Additional requirements for apparatus to be used in recreational vehicles and similar premises are specified in EN 50291-2. NOTE For caravan holiday homes EN 50291-1 applies. This European Standard specifies two types of apparatus, these are • type A – to provide a visual and audible alarm and an executive action in the form of an output signal that can be used to actuate directly or indirectly a ventilation or other ancillary device, and • type B – to provide a visual and audible alarm only. This European Standard excludes apparatus – for the detection of combustible gases, other than carbon monoxide itself (see EN 50194 1), – for the detection of CO in industrial installations (see EN 45544-1, EN 45544-2 and EN 45544-3) or commercial premises, – for CO measurement for smoke and fire detection.

Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von Kohlenmonoxid in Wohnhäusern - Teil 1: Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten

Diese Europäische Norm legt allgemeine Anforderungen an die Bauweise, die Prüfverfahren und das Betriebsverhalten von elektrisch betriebenen Geräten zur Detektion von Kohlenmonoxid fest, die zum kontinuierlichen Betrieb in Wohnhäusern bestimmt sind. Die Geräte dürfen netz- oder batteriebetrieben sein. Diese Geräte sind dafür vorgesehen, vor einer Ansammlung von Kohlenmonoxid zu warnen, damit ein Bewohner Maßnahmen ergreifen kann, bevor er einem deutlichen Risiko ausgesetzt wird. Zusätzliche Anforderungen für Geräte zum Einsatz in Freizeitfahrzeugen oder ähnlichen Umgebungen sind in EN 50291-2 festgelegt. ANMERKUNG Für Mobilheime gilt die EN 50291 1. Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt zwei Typen von Geräten, und zwar: – Typ A – zur optischen und akustischen Alarmierung und zur Ausführung einer Funktion in Form eines Ausgangssignales, das zum direkten oder indirekten Einschalten einer Lüftung oder zur Auslösung einer anderen Hilfsvorrichtung verwendet werden kann; – Typ B – nur zur optischen und akustischen Alarmierung. Diese Europäische Norm schließt Geräte aus: – für die Detektion von brennbaren Gasen außer Kohlenmonoxid selbst (siehe EN 50194-1); – für die Detektion von CO in industriellen Einrichtungen (siehe EN 45544-1, EN 45544-2 und EN 45544 3) oder Geschäftsräumen, – zur CO-Messung zur Rauch- und Feuerdetektion.

Appareils électriques pour la détection de monoxyde de carbone dans les locaux à usage domestique - Partie 1: Méthodes d'essais et prescriptions de performances

La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les exigences générales concernant la construction, les essais et l’aptitude à la fonction des appareils de détection de gaz de monoxyde de carbone fonctionnant électriquement et conçus pour une exploitation continue dans les locaux à usage privé. L’appareil peut être alimenté par le réseau ou par batterie. Un tel appareil est destiné à avertir d’une accumulation de CO, permettant ainsi à l’occupant de réagir avant d’être exposé à un risque significatif. Des exigences supplémentaires applicables aux appareils utilisables dans les véhicules de loisir et locaux assimilables sont spécifiées dans la EN 50291-2. NOTE La EN 50291-1 s’applique aux caravanes et résidences mobiles. Cette Norme Européenne spécifie deux types d’appareils qui sont les suivants: • type A – fournit une alarme visuelle et sonore et une action de commande sous la forme d’un signal de sortie qui peut être utilisé pour actionner directement ou indirectement une ventilation ou un autre dispositif auxiliaire; • type B – fournit uniquement une alarme visuelle et sonore. Cette Norme Européenne exclut les appareils destinés à – la détection des gaz combustibles, autres que le monoxyde de carbone lui-même (voir la EN 50194 1), – la détection de CO dans les installations industrielles (voir la EN 45544-1, la EN 45544-2 et la EN 45544-3) ou les locaux à usage commercial, – la mesure du CO en vue de la détection de fumées et d’incendie.

Električne naprave za odkrivanje ogljikovega monoksida v gospodinjstvih - 1. del: Preskusne metode in zahtevane lastnosti

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje splošne zahteve za gradnjo, preskušanje in delovanje električnih naprav za odkrivanje ogljikovega monoksida, ki so zasnovane za neprekinjeno delovanje v gospodinjstvih. Naprava je lahko z omrežnim ali baterijskim napajanjem. Takšna naprava je namenjena opozarjanju na kopičenje CO, s čimer stanovalcu omogoči, da reagira, preden je izpostavljen znatnemu tveganju. Dodatne zahteve za napravo, ki se bo uporabljala v vozilih za prosti čas in na podobnih lokacijah, so opredeljene v EN 50291-2. OPOMBA: Za bivalne počitniške prikolice se uporablja EN 50291-1. Ta evropski standard opredeljuje dve vrsti naprav, to so • tip A – za zagotavljanje vizualnega in slišnega alarma in izvršilno akcijo v obliki izhodnega signala, ki se lahko uporabi za neposredno ali posredno aktiviranje naprave za prezračevanje ali druge pomožne naprave, in • tip B – samo za zagotavljanje vizualnega in slišnega alarma.  Ta evropski standard izključuje naprave – za odkrivanje vnetljivih plinov, razen samega ogljikovega monoksida (glej EN 50194-1), - za odkrivanje CO v industrijskih obratih (glej EN 45544-1, EN 45544-2 in EN 45544-3) ali poslovnih prostorih, - za merjenje CO za odkrivanje dima in ognja.

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Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Part 1:
Test methods and performance requirements
Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion von Kohlenmonoxid in Wohnhäusern - Teil 1:
Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen an das Betriebsverhalten
Appareils électriques pour la détection de monoxyde de carbone dans les locaux à
usage domestique - Partie 1: Méthodes d'essais et prescriptions de performances
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50291-1:2010
ICS:
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 50291-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.320 Supersedes EN 50291:2001

English version
Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide
in domestic premises -
Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements

Appareils électriques pour la détection  Elektrische Geräte für die Detektion
de monoxyde de carbone dans les locaux von Kohlenmonoxid in Wohnhäusern -
à usage domestique - Teil 1: Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen
Partie 1: Méthodes d'essais an das Betriebsverhalten
et prescriptions de performances

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2010-04-15. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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© 2010 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 50291-1:2010 E
Foreword
This European Standard, prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 216, Gas detectors, was
submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 50291-1 on 2010-04-15.
This European Standard supersedes EN 50291:2001.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented

at national level by publication of an identical

national standard or by endorsement
(dop) 2011-04-15
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn
(dow) 2013-04-15
___________
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Contents
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 General requirements .6
4.1 General.6
4.2 Construction .7
4.3 Indicators and alarms .7
4.4 Fault signals .8
4.5 Output signal (applicable for type A apparatus only) .8
4.6 Software-controlled apparatus .8
4.7 Labelling and instructions .8
5 Test and performance requirements .10
5.1 General requirements for tests .10
5.2 Normal conditions for tests.11
5.3 Test methods and performance requirements .12
6 Self-contained battery powered apparatus .18
6.1 Battery fault warning .18
6.2 Battery capacity .18
6.3 Battery reversal .19
6.4 Battery connections .19
Annex A (informative) Extended stability test – Example protocol .20
A.1 General requirements .20
A.2 Test .20
A.3 Performance requirement .20
Annex B (informative) A-deviations .21
Bibliography .22

Figure
Figure 1 – Sound level test .17

Tables
Table 1 – Construction requirements .7
Table 2 – Alarm conditions .8
Table 3 – Alarm conditions with test gases .11
Table 4 – Composition of test gas mixture .15

1 Scope
This European Standard specifies general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of
electrically operated carbon monoxide gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in
domestic premises. The apparatus may be mains or battery powered. Such apparatus is intended to warn
of an accumulation of CO, enabling the occupant to react before being exposed to significant risk.
Additional requirements for apparatus to be used in recreational vehicles and similar premises are
specified in EN 50291-2.
NOTE For caravan holiday homes EN 50291-1 applies.
This European Standard specifies two types of apparatus, these are
• type A – to provide a visual and audible alarm and an executive action in the form of an output signal
that can be used to actuate directly or indirectly a ventilation or other ancillary device, and
• type B – to provide a visual and audible alarm only.
This European Standard excludes apparatus
– for the detection of combustible gases, other than carbon monoxide itself (see EN 50194-1),
– for the detection of CO in industrial installations (see EN 45544-1, EN 45544-2 and EN 45544-3) or
commercial premises,
– for CO measurement for smoke and fire detection.
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 50270 2006 Electromagnetic compatibility – Electrical apparatus for the detection
and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen
EN 50271 2001 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible
gases, toxic gases or oxygen – Requirements and tests for apparatus
using software and/or digital technologies
EN 50292 2001 Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic
premises – Guide on the selection, installation, use and maintenance
EN 60335-1 2002 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 60335-1:2001, modified)
EN 60529 1991 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
(IEC 60529:1989)
EN 60704-1 1997 Household and similar electrical appliances – Test code for the
determination of airborne acoustical noise – Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 60407-1:1997)

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
ambient air
normal atmosphere surrounding the apparatus
3.2
clean air
air which is free of carbon monoxide, interfering and contaminating substances
3.3
domestic premises
any house or building being a place of residence or home of a household, family or person
3.4
fixed installation
apparatus which is intended to have all parts except replaceable batteries permanently installed
3.5
sensor
assembly in which the sensing element is housed and which may contain associated circuit components
3.6
sensing element
device, the output of which will change in the presence of carbon monoxide
3.7
volume ratio (V/V)
ratio of the volume of a component to the volume of the gas mixture
3.8
output signal
signal characterised by a standby and an activation state by which action may be initiated, e.g. triggering a
ventilation device
3.9
warm-up time
time interval between the time when the apparatus is switched on and the time when the apparatus is fully
operational
3.10
alarm set point
fixed setting of the apparatus that determines the volume ratio and duration of exposure at which the
apparatus will automatically initiate an alarm and, for type A apparatus an output signal
3.11
fault signal
visual and/or audible signal indicating a faulty or failed apparatus
3.12
mains-powered apparatus
apparatus designed to be powered by the normal domestic mains electrical supply, with or without an
alternative power source
3.13
battery-powered apparatus
apparatus designed to be powered by batteries only
3.14
continuous operation
apparatus which is continuously powered with continuous or intermittent automatic sensing
3.15
recreational vehicle
recreational vehicles considered by this European Standard include recreational craft, caravans and motor
caravans
NOTE Other motorised vehicles like trucks are known to have residential accommodation. They are not recreational vehicles but
are considered as similar premises in respect of this European Standard.
3.16
caravan holiday home
transportable leisure accommodation vehicle that does not meet requirements for construction and use of
road vehicles, that retains means for mobility and that is for temporary or seasonal occupation
[EN 13878:2003]
3.17
CO detection apparatus
apparatus, which may also be generically termed “gas detector”, comprising the sensor, remote sensor if
applicable, alarm and any other circuit components, power supply and, for type A apparatus, a means of
providing an output signal
4 General requirements
4.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, the requirements specified are applicable to both type A and type B apparatus.
The apparatus shall reliably detect the presence of carbon monoxide in domestic premises under the
stated application conditions, shall produce an alarm, and in the case of type A apparatus, shall be able to
initiate executive actions whenever the conditions (in terms of both level and duration) exceed pre-set
alarm set points.
Apparatus which includes functionality additional to carbon monoxide detection shall perform according to
the requirements of this European Standard and to the requirements of any standards relevant to the
additional functionality.
The apparatus, electrical assemblies and components shall comply with the requirements of 4.2 to 4.7
and the performance requirements of Clause 5. Apparatus shall be designed for continuous operation.
The apparatus shall not be class 0 as defined in EN 60335-1:2002, 3.3.7.
When replaceable, the sensor as defined in 3.5 shall guarantee the same constructional characteristics
and functions as the previous sensor without modifying the i
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