AS 1603.17:2020 pdf Automatic fre detection and alarm systems

AS 1603.17:2020 pdf Automatic fre detection and alarm systems.
1.1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for individual components used to form a fire warning
system appropriate to the individual requirements or needs of people with hearing impairment.
This warning equipment is intended to alert people with hearing impairment and, in particular, to
arouse sleeping occupants on detection of a fire.
1.2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document.
AS 1670.1, Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems- System design, installation and
commissioning, Part 1: Fire
AS 1670.4, Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems- System design, installation and
commissioning, Part 4: Emergency warning and intercom systems
AS 3786, Smoke alarms using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
AS ISO 7240.1, Fire detection and alarm systems, Part 1: General and definitions
AS 7240.2, Fire detection and alarm systems, Part 2: Fire detection control and indicating equipment
(ISO 7240-2:2017, MOD)
AS ISO 7240.3, Fire detection and alarm systems, Part 3: Audible alarm devices
AS 7240.4, Fire detection and alarm systems, Part 4: Power supply equipment [ISO 7240-4:2017, M0D)
AS ISO 7240.23, Fire detection and alarm systems, Part 23: Visual alarm devices
AS ISO 7240.25, Fire detection and fire alarm systems, Part 25: Components using radio transmission paths
AS/NZS 3100, Approval and test specification- -General requirements for electrical equipment
AS/NZS 60335.1, Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety, Part 1: General requirements
AS/NZS 62368.1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment, Part 1: Safety
requirements (IEC 62368-1:2014 (ED.2.0), MOD)
AS/ACIF S008, Requirements for customer cabling products
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing一Part 2-27: Tests一Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing一Part 2-31: Tests- Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens
BS 5446-3, Detection and alarm devices for dwellings. Specification for fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm systems for deaf and hard of hearing people
1.3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in AS ISO 7240.1 and the
following apply.
1.3.1 audible alarm device
device to warn of a fire alarm condition using an audible signal
1.3.2 control panel
equipment which provides functions such as the monitoring, supervision, indication and controls for
system components
1.3.3 enclosure
housing[s) in which parts and sub-assemblies are mechanically secured
1.3.4 fault warning condition
fault indicated at the control panel
1.3.5 fire detection and alarm system
equipment，including control and indication equipment, which when arranged in a specified
configuration is capable of detecting and indicating a fire and signalling for appropriate action
1.3.6 hearing-impairment
condition where a person is unable to rely on hearing alarm signals with or without the use of a hearing aid or cochlear implant
1.3.7 initiating device
smoke or heat alarm or fire detection alarm system
1.3.8 may
indicates the existence of an option
1.3.9 shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory
1.3.10 should
indicates a recommendation
1.3.11 smoke alarm system
one or more smoke alarms providing occupant warning
Note 1 to entry: Smoke alarms shall conform to AS 3786.
1.3.12 vibrating alerter
device intended to alert a person while awake by vibration
Note 1 to entry: If a separate charging unit is supplied for this device, it is considered to be part of the device.
1.3.13 vibrating pad
device intended to waken a person from sleep by vibration
1.3.14 warning system
combination of devices and control equipment intended to warn occupants of an emergency condition such as fire
3.1 General
Components may be supplied in two ways:
(a) A standalone system containing the components, connections and instructions required for
that installation; or
(b) Individual components intended to be installed as part of another warning system.
Components shall be compatible when interconnected to form a system.
Leads connecting a component with the control panel shall be provided with a strain-relieving device.The lead shall be subjected to a pulling force of 20 N without jerks for 1 min in any direction allowed by the design. The pull shall not be transmitted to the joints between the leads and terminal connectors or between the leads and circuit board.