SIST EN 50131-10:2014
(Main)Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 10: Application specific requirements for Supervised Premises Transceiver (SPT)
Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 10: Application specific requirements for Supervised Premises Transceiver (SPT)
This European Standard specifies requirements for SPT used in I&HAS to transmit alarm and other messages to a location remote from the supervised premises.
NOTE 1 Requirements for the transmission of alarms are given in the EN/TS 50136 series of standards. EN 50136 2 gives requirements for SPT for use in any type of alarm system (e.g. fire, social care, intrusion, etc).
This European Standard gives specific requirements for SPT used in Intrusion and Hold-up Alarm Systems (I&HAS) and should be used in combination with EN 50136 2.
The requirements of this European Standard apply to different types of SPT including separate SPT, SPT located within the housings of other I&HAS components and also when the SPT functionality is integrated with the CIE or other parts of an I&HAS.
NOTE 2 To facilitate the differing requirements this European Standard includes a categorisation with three types (X, Y and Z).
This European Standard does not give requirements for the ATS network or performance.
Alarmanlagen - Einbruch- und Überfallmeldeanlagen - Teil 10: Anwendungsspezifische Anforderungen an Übertragungseinrichtungen (ÜE)
Systèmes d'alarme - Systèmes d'alarme contre l'intrusion et les hold-up - Partie 10: Exigences d’application spécifiques pour les transmetteurs des locaux surveillés
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences applicables aux SPT utilisés dans les I&HAS pour transmettre des alarmes et d'autres messages à un lieu distant du local surveillé. NOTE 1 Les exigences pour la transmission des alarmes sont données dans la série de normes EN/TS 50136. L'EN 50136 2 donne les exigences applicables aux SPT utilisables dans tout type de système d'alarme (incendie, alarme sociale, intrusion, etc.). La présente Norme Européenne donne les exigences spécifiques applicables aux SPT utilisés dans les systèmes d'alarme contre l'intrusion et les hold-up (I&HAS) et il convient de l'utiliser en combinaison avec l'EN 50136 2. Les exigences de la présente Norme Européenne s'appliquent aux différents types de SPT séparés, y compris aux SPT situés dans les boîtiers d'autres composants d'un I&HAS ainsi que lorsque la fonctionnalité du SPT est intégrée au CIE ou à d'autres parties d'un I&HAS. NOTE 2 Pour faciliter les exigences différentes, cette Norme Européenne inclut une catégorisation avec trois types (X, Y et Z). La présente Norme Européenne ne donne pas d'exigences pour le réseau ATS ni concernant les performances.
Alarmni sistemi - Sistemi za javljanje vloma in ropa - 10. del: Aplikacijsko specifične zahteve za oddajno-sprejemne naprave v nadzorovanih prostorih
Standard EN 50131-10 določa zahteve za oddajno-sprejemne naprave v nadzorovanih prostorih (SPT), ki se uporabljajo v I&HAS, za javljanje alarma in drugih sporočil lokaciji, ki je oddaljena od nadzorovanih prostorov. Ta evropski standard podaja posebne zahteve za oddajno-sprejemne naprave v nadzorovanih prostorih, ki se uporabljajo v alarmnih sistemih za javljanje vloma in ropa (I & HAS) in naj bi se jih uporabljalo v kombinaciji s standardom EN 50136-2. Zahteve iz tega evropskega standarda veljajo za različne vrste oddajno-sprejemnih naprav v nadzorovanih prostorih (SPT), vključno z ločenimi SPT, SPT, ki se nahajajo znotraj ohišja drugih komponent I&HAS in tudi, če je funkcija SPT združena s CIE ali drugim delom I&HAS.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jun-2011
- Publication Date
- 15-Jul-2014
- Technical Committee
- EAL - Alarm systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 09-Jul-2014
- Due Date
- 13-Sep-2014
- Completion Date
- 16-Jul-2014
Overview
EN 50131-10:2014 specifies application-specific requirements for Supervised Premises Transceivers (SPT) used in Intrusion and Hold‑up Alarm Systems (I&HAS). The standard defines how SPTs interface with a Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE) to transmit alarm and other messages from a supervised premises to a remote location. It complements the EN 50136 series (particularly EN 50136-2) and EN 50131-1, focusing on I&HAS‑specific functionality rather than network/ATS performance.
Key topics and technical requirements
- SPT scope & types: Categorisation of SPT structures into Type X (self‑contained), Type Y (installed inside another I&HAS housing, e.g. CIE or power supply), and Type Z (integrated into the CIE).
- Functional interfaces: SPTs must detect input status, generate output signals to the CIE and provide required indications compatible with EN 50131-1 and EN 50136-2.
- Security grades: Conformance to one of the four security grades defined in EN 50131-1 (Grade 1 = lowest to Grade 4 = highest).
- Tamper protection & detection:
- Housing construction must meet tamper and impact (IK code) severity for the assigned grade.
- Opening the housing or removal from mounting triggers mandatory or optional tamper signals depending on grade and wireless/wired mounting.
- Impact energy requirements (examples from the standard: IK04 / 0.5 J for Grade 1; IK06 / 1 J for Grades 2–4).
- Environmental & EMC performance:
- SPTs must be suitable for one of the environmental classes of EN 50131-1.
- Environmental and immunity tests follow EN 50130-5 and EN 50130-4 (test conditions specified in the standard).
- Power supply, substitution monitoring, wireless interconnections, documentation, marking and testing: Detailed functional and test requirements cover power sources, anti‑substitution features, wireless links and product documentation.
Applications and who uses it
- Manufacturers and integrators of alarm transmission equipment designing or certifying SPTs for intrusion and hold‑up systems.
- System designers and installers ensuring SPT components meet I&HAS requirements (tamper, security grade, environmental suitability).
- Certification bodies and test labs validating SPT conformity to EN 50131-10:2014.
- Typical use cases: supervised alarm panels with remote annunciation, integrated SPT/CIE devices, or SPT modules mounted inside alarm control housings.
Related standards
- EN 50136-2 (SPT - generic transmission requirements)
- EN 50131-1 (I&HAS system requirements and security grades)
- EN 50131-3 (CIE requirements)
- EN 50131-6 (Power supplies)
- EN 50130-4 (EMC immunity)
- EN 50130-5 (Environmental tests)
- EN 60068-1, EN 60529 (IP), EN 62262 (IK)
EN 50131-10:2014 is essential where secure, tamper‑resistant transmission of intrusion and hold‑up alarms is required. Keywords: EN 50131-10:2014, Supervised Premises Transceiver, SPT, I&HAS, intrusion and hold-up systems, alarm transmission, tamper detection, security grade, EN 50136-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 50131-10:2014 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 10: Application specific requirements for Supervised Premises Transceiver (SPT)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for SPT used in I&HAS to transmit alarm and other messages to a location remote from the supervised premises. NOTE 1 Requirements for the transmission of alarms are given in the EN/TS 50136 series of standards. EN 50136 2 gives requirements for SPT for use in any type of alarm system (e.g. fire, social care, intrusion, etc). This European Standard gives specific requirements for SPT used in Intrusion and Hold-up Alarm Systems (I&HAS) and should be used in combination with EN 50136 2. The requirements of this European Standard apply to different types of SPT including separate SPT, SPT located within the housings of other I&HAS components and also when the SPT functionality is integrated with the CIE or other parts of an I&HAS. NOTE 2 To facilitate the differing requirements this European Standard includes a categorisation with three types (X, Y and Z). This European Standard does not give requirements for the ATS network or performance.
This European Standard specifies requirements for SPT used in I&HAS to transmit alarm and other messages to a location remote from the supervised premises. NOTE 1 Requirements for the transmission of alarms are given in the EN/TS 50136 series of standards. EN 50136 2 gives requirements for SPT for use in any type of alarm system (e.g. fire, social care, intrusion, etc). This European Standard gives specific requirements for SPT used in Intrusion and Hold-up Alarm Systems (I&HAS) and should be used in combination with EN 50136 2. The requirements of this European Standard apply to different types of SPT including separate SPT, SPT located within the housings of other I&HAS components and also when the SPT functionality is integrated with the CIE or other parts of an I&HAS. NOTE 2 To facilitate the differing requirements this European Standard includes a categorisation with three types (X, Y and Z). This European Standard does not give requirements for the ATS network or performance.
SIST EN 50131-10:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.310 - Protection against crime; 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 10: Application specific
requirements for Supervised Premises Transceiver (SPT)
Alarmanlagen - Einbruch- und Überfallmeldeanlagen - Teil 10: Anwendungsspezifische
Anforderungen an Übertragungseinrichtungen (ÜE)
Systèmes d'alarme - Systèmes d'alarme contre l'intrusion et les hold-up - Partie 10:
Exigences d’application spécifiques pour les transmetteurs des locaux surveillés
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50131-10:2014
ICS:
13.310 Varstvo pred kriminalom Protection against crime
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 50131-10
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2014
ICS 13.320
English Version
Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 10:
Application specific requirements for Supervised Premises
Transceiver (SPT)
Systèmes d'alarme - Systèmes d'alarme contre l'intrusion et Alarmanlagen - Einbruch- und Überfallmeldeanlagen - Teil
les hold-up - Partie 10: Exigences d'application spécifiques 10: Anwendungsspezifische Anforderungen an
pour les transmetteurs des locaux surveillés Übertragungseinrichtungen (ÜE)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2014-03-10. 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 CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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Ref. No. EN 50131-10:2014 E
Contents page
Introduction . - 4 -
1 Scope . - 5 -
2 Normative references . - 5 -
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . - 6 -
3.1 Terms and definitions . - 6 -
3.2 Abbreviations . - 6 -
4 General requirements . - 6 -
4.1 Additional functions . - 6 -
4.2 Equipment features . - 7 -
4.3 SPT structure . - 7 -
5 Security grade . - 7 -
6 Environmental performance . - 7 -
6.1 Requirements . - 7 -
6.2 Environmental tests . - 7 -
7 Functional requirements . - 8 -
7.1 Tamper . - 8 -
7.2 Monitoring of substitution. - 9 -
7.3 Wireless interconnections. - 9 -
7.4 Power supply . - 10 -
8 Product documentation . - 10 -
9 Marking and labelling . - 10 -
10 Tests . - 11 -
10.1 General . - 11 -
10.2 Test conditions . - 11 -
10.3 Tamper security tests . - 12 -
10.4 Substitution tests . - 14 -
10.5 Power supply . - 14 -
10.6 Documentation and marking. - 16 -
10.7 Environmental and EMC tests . - 16 -
Annex A (informative) Classification of SPT . - 18 -
Bibliography . - 19 -
Tables
Table 1 – Tamper protection . - 8 -
Table 2 – Tamper detection. - 8 -
Table 3 – Tool dimension for tamper detection . - 9 -
Table 4 – Removal from mounting . - 9 -
Table 5 – Environmental and EMC tests and severity . - 17 -
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Foreword
This document (EN 50131-10:2014) has been prepared by CLC/TC 79 "Alarm systems".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has
(dop) 2015-03-10
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national
(dow) 2017-03-10
standards conflicting with this
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
The EN/TS 50131 series consists of the following parts, under the general title Alarm systems –
Intrusion and hold-up systems:
Part 1 System requirements
Part 2-2 Intrusion detectors – Passive infrared detectors
Part 2-3 Requirements for microwave detectors
Part 2-4 Requirements for combined passive infrared and microwave detectors
Part 2-5 Requirements for combined passive infrared and ultrasonic detectors
Part 2-6 Opening contacts (magnetic)
Part 2-7-1 Intrusion detectors – Glass break detectors (acoustics)
Part 2-7-2 Intrusion detectors – Glass break detectors (passive)
Part 2-7-3 Intrusion detectors – Glass break detectors (active)
Part 2-8 Intrusion detectors – Shock detectors
1)
Part 2-9 Intrusion detectors – Active infrared detectors
Part 3 Control and indicating equipment
Part 4 Warning devices
1)
Part 5-1 Requirements for wired interconnection for I&HAS equipments located in
supervised premises
Part 5-3 Requirements for interconnections equipment using radio frequency techniques
Part 5-4 System compatibility testing for I&HAS equipments located in supervised premises
Part 6 Power supplies
Part 7 Application guidelines
Part 8 Security fog device/systems
1)
Part 9 Alarm verification – Methods and principles
Part 10 Application specific requirements for Supervised Premises Transceiver (SPT)
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1)
At draft stage.
Introduction
This European Standard should be read in conjunction with EN/TS 50136 series, particularly
EN 50136-2, and includes requirements for Supervised Premises Transceivers (SPT) specific to
Intrusion and hold-up alarm system (I&HAS) applications.
EN 50131-1 requires that notification be by warning device (WD) and/or alarm transmission system
(ATS). The SPT is the equipment that forms part of the ATS and provides the interface to the I&HAS.
A WD is a local means of notification whereas the SPT is a means of initiating notification at a
distance through Annunciation Equipment (AE), via a network and Receiving Centre Transceiver
(RCT).
EN 50131-1 in particular states the Alarm Transmission System (ATS) performance criteria to be used
with an I&HAS according to its security grade.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for SPT used in I&HAS to transmit alarm and other
messages to a location remote from the supervised premises.
NOTE 1 Requirements for the transmission of alarms are given in the EN/TS 50136 series of standards.
EN 50136-2 gives requirements for SPT for use in any type of alarm system (e.g. fire, social care, intrusion, etc).
This European Standard gives specific requirements for SPT used in Intrusion and Hold-up Alarm
Systems (I&HAS) and should be used in combination with EN 50136-2.
The requirements of this European Standard apply to different types of SPT including separate SPT,
SPT located within the housings of other I&HAS components and also when the SPT functionality is
integrated with the CIE or other parts of an I&HAS.
NOTE 2 To facilitate the differing requirements this European Standard includes a categorisation with three types
(X, Y and Z).
This European Standard does not give requirements for the ATS network or performance.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50130-4, Alarm systems – Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard: Immunity
requirements for components of fire, intruder hold up, CCTV, access control and social alarm systems
EN 50130-5, Alarm systems – Part 5: Environmental test methods
EN 50131-1:2006, Alarm systems – Intrusion and hold-up systems – Part 1: System requirements
EN 50131-3, Alarm Systems – Intrusion and hold-up systems – Part 3 Control and indicating
equipment
EN 50131-6, Alarm systems – Intrusion and hold-up systems – Part 6: Power supplies
EN 50136-1:2012, Alarm systems – Alarm transmission systems and equipment – Part 1: General
requirements for alarm transmission systems
EN 50136-2:2013, Alarm systems – Alarm transmission systems and equipment – Part 2:
Requirements for Supervised Premises Transceiver (SPT)
EN 60068-1:1994, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance (IEC 60068-1:1994)
EN 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests (IEC 60068-2-75)
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529)
EN 62262, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external
mechanical impacts (IK code) (IEC 62262)
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 50131-1:2006 and
EN 50136-1:2012 and the following apply.
3.1.1
average current consumption
average of all current consumed by the SPT during one hour of normal functioning, including the
transmission of an alarm once every five minutes, using the transmission technology with the highest
current consumption
3.1.2
peak current consumption
maximum momentary current consumed by the SPT
3.1.3
External Power Source
energy supply external to the I&HAS which may be non-continuous
Note 1 to entry: Refer to EN 50131-6. External Power Source (EPS) is applicable to types A and type B PS
only. Typically, EPS is provided by mains AC.
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply:
AC Alternating Current
AE Annunciation Equipment
APS Alternative Power Source
ATS Alarm Transmission System
CIE Control and Indicating Equipment
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EPS External Power Source
EUT Equipment Under Test
I&HAS Intruder and Hold-up Alarm Systems
PS Power Supply
RCT Receiving Centre Transceiver
SD Storage Device
SPT Supervised Premises Transceiver
WD Warning Device
4 General requirements
4.1 Additional functions
Functions additional to the mandatory functions specified in this European Standard may be included
providing that they do not influence the correct operation of the mandatory functions.
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4.2 Equipment features
I&HAS SPT shall include features for the detection of input status, generation of output signals (to the
CIE) and indications required to be compatible with EN 50131-1 and EN 50136-2
4.3 SPT structure
The SPT may be in a single housing or be distributed in multiple housings, and may be housed with
other I&HAS components (e.g. CIE). The functionality of the SPT may be fully or partly integrated with
other components of an I&HAS (e.g. CIE). The I&HAS specific functionality of the SPT may be
provided separately from the generic alarm transmission functionality (i.e. functionality within the
scope of EN 50136-2) or the two sets of functions may be combined (e.g. using a single processor).
This standard defines three types of SPT according to this structure.
Type X – The SPT is a self-contained unit within its own housing.
Type Y – The SPT is a device intended to be installed inside a housing of another I&HAS
component. For the purposes of conforming to this standard the housing shall be that of a CIE
(conforming to EN 50131-3) or the PS (conforming to EN 50131-6).
Type Z – This type of SPT is one in which the CIE and SPT are integrated and the SPT
cannot function independently.
NOTE The Generic alarm transmission functionality is that related to the requirements of EN 50136 series and
the I&HAS specific functionality is that for the EN 50131 series.
See Annex A.
5 Security grade
The SPT shall comply with one of the four security grades described in EN 50131-1 (with grade 1
being the lowest and grade 4 being the highest).
6 Environmental performance
6.1 Requirements
The SPT shall be suitable for use in one of the environmental classes defined in EN 50131-1.
6.2 Environmental tests
EN 50130-5 describes environmental test methods relevant to I&HAS components. The tests
applicable are specified in 10.7 of this European Standard.
EN 50130-4 specifies EMC susceptibility tests relevant to I&HAS components. The operating
conditions for these tests are specified in 10.7 of this European Standard.
7 Functional requirements
7.1 Tamper
7.1.1 General
All terminals and means of mechanical and electronic adjustment shall be located within the housing
in which the SPT is or will be located. The housing(s) shall be provided with the means to prevent
access to internal elements to minimize the risk of tampering, according to the grade of the SPT.
NOTE For Type Y and Z SPT, tamper requirements are detailed in EN 50131-3 or EN 50131-6 (as applicable to
the housing used) and may not be required to be tested under the requirements detailed within this European
Standard.
Provision shall be made to allow adequate fixing of the housing to the mounting surface.
7.1.2 Tamper protection
The construction of the SPT housing(s) shall meet the tamper protection requirements of EN 50131-1
and the impact requirements of the appropriate grade according to Table 1.
Access to the inside of the SPT housing shall require the use of an appropriate tool.
Table 1 – Tamper protection
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4
Severity level (IK code) (design specification)
04 06 06 06
(re: EN 62262)
Impact energy (Joule) (test condition) 0,5 1 1 1
7.1.3 Tamper detection
7.1.3.1 General
A tamper signal or message shall be generated according to the requirements specified in Table 2 and
before access can be gained to override the detection or interfere with the functionality of the SPT.
Table 2 – Tamper detection
Tamper detection Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4
Access to the inside of the housing M M M M
Removal from mounting OP OP M M
Removal from mounting (wire free) OP M M M
Key
M = Mandatory OP = Optional
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7.1.3.2 Access to the housing
Opening the SPT housing by normal means shall generate a tamper signal or message.
The housing shall not permit the introduction of tools of dimensions as specified in Table 3 to defeat
the tamper detection before it has operated.
Table 3 – Tool dimension for tamper detection
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4
Steel rod as specified in
2,5 mm 2,5 mm 1 mm 1 mm
EN 60529, with diameter
10 mm × 1 mm × L, 10 mm × 1 mm × L, 5 mm × 0,5 mm × L, 5 mm × 0,5 mm × L,
Flat bar of dimension
with L > 300 mm with L > 300 mm with L > 300 mm with L > 300 mm
Steel wire of tensile strength
650 MPa - 825 MPa and N/A N/A 1 mm Ø x 300 mm 1 mm Ø x 300 mm
dimensions
In grades 1 and 2 only, this requirement does not include insertion of the tool via indicators or
operating controls.
7.1.3.3 Removal from mounting
Attempts to remove the SPT from its mounting surface for a distance greater than that defined in
Table 4 shall generate a tamper signal or message according to Table 2.
It shall not be possible to defeat the removal from mounti
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