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AS 1603.1-1997
[Superseded]Automatic fire detection and alarm systems, Part 1: Heat detectors
Specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of heat detectors as used in automatic fire detection and alarm systems. Includes an indicator visibility test and requirements regarding IP rating for detectors intended for installation in locations where they will be exposed to moisture.
Published: 05/01/1997
Pages: 15
Table of contents
Cited references
Content history
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Classification
1.4 Referenced documents
1.5 Definitions
1.6 Interpretation of specified limiting values
1.7 New designs and innovations
2 Functions
2.1 General
2.2 Sensitivity
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Type A detectors
2.2.3 Type B detectors
2.2.4 Type C detectors
2.2.5 Type D detectors
2.2.6 Type E detectors
2.2.7 Remotely determined type
2.3 Sensitivity adjustments
3 Design and construction
3.1 General
3.2 Materials and components
3.2.1 Resistance to corrosion
3.2.2 Resistance to high temperatures
3.3 Electrical
3.3.1 Electrical safety
3.3.2 Printed circuit boards
3.3.3 Contacts
3.4 Connecting facilities
3.5 Indicating facilities
3.6 Enclosures
3.7 Mounting facilities
4 Product marking and information
4.1 Marking
4.2 Point of sale information
5 Assessment of compliance
5.1 Criteria of acceptance and test schedules
5.1.1 Information for testing organization
5.1.2 Environmental conditions
5.1.3 Test schedule
5.1.4 Test failure
5.2 Functional assessment
5.2.1 Strength of screw threads and fixings
5.2.2 Rapid temperature rise
5.2.3 Alarm verification delay (AVD)
5.3 Endurance assessment
5.3.1 Voltage stability
5.3.2 Insulation resistance
5.3.2.1 Pre-environmental tests
5.3.2.2 Post-environmental tests
5.3.3 Static discharge
5.3.4 Electromagnetic interference
5.3.5 Impulse voltage withstand
5.3.6 High-frequency disturbance
5.3.7 Low temperature
5.3.8 Damp heat
5.3.9 Dry heat
5.3.10 Corrosion
5.3.11 Crushing
5.3.12 Vibration
5.3.13 Impact
5.4 Reporting
Cited references in this standard
[Superseded]
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
[Withdrawn]
Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems, Method 1: Methods of test — Heat sensitivity testing of types A, B, C and D heat detectors
[Obsolescent]
Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - System design, installationand commissioning
[Superseded]
Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
Content history
[Current]
[Superseded]
[Superseded]
DR 95458
AS 1603.1-1997 Rec:2016
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