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AS 1603.11-2010

Superseded

Superseded

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Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Visual warning devices

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Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Superseded date

20-12-2018

Superseded by

AS 1603.11:2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-12-2010

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1 - AS 1603.11-2010 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS - VISUAL WARNING DEVICES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 CLASSIFICATION
6 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.5.1 Internally illuminated visual warning device
7 - 1.5.2 Programmable message type visual warning device
7 - 1.5.3 Visual warning device (VWD)
7 - 1.6 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIED LIMITING VALUES
8 - SECTION 2 FUNCTIONS
8 - 2.1 GENERAL
8 - 2.2 LIGHTING LEVELS AND FLASH RATE FOR INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FIXED MESSAGE TYPE VWDs
8 - 2.2.1 Mean luminance
8 - 2.2.2 Luminance ratios
8 - 2.2.3 Uniformity
8 - 2.2.4 Flash rate
8 - 2.2.5 Synchronization-Optional function
8 - 2.3 LIGHTING LEVELS AND FLASH RATE FOR LED MATRIX FIXED MESSAGE TYPE VWDs
8 - 2.3.1 Mean luminance
9 - 2.3.2 Uniformity
9 - 2.3.3 Flash rate
9 - 2.3.4 Synchronization-Optional function
9 - 2.4 LIGHTING LEVELS AND FLASH RATE FOR PROGRAMMABLE MESSAGE TYPE VWDs
9 - 2.4.1 Mean luminance
9 - 2.4.2 Uniformity
9 - 2.4.3 Flash rate
9 - 2.4.4 Synchronization-Optional function
9 - 2.5 LIGHT INTENSITY, COLOUR, FLASH RATE AND SYNCHRONIZATION FOR STROBE TYPE VWDs
9 - 2.5.1 Light intensity
9 - 2.5.2 Colour
10 - 2.5.3 Flash rate
10 - 2.5.4 Synchronization-Optional function
11 - 2.6 POWER SUPPLY
11 - 2.6.1 VWDs for system installation
11 - 2.6.2 VWDs for installation with residential smoke alarms
12 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
12 - 3.1 GENERAL
12 - 3.2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
12 - 3.2.1 Resistance to corrosion
12 - 3.2.2 Resistance to temperature
12 - 3.3 ELECTRICAL
12 - 3.3.1 Electrical safety
12 - 3.3.2 Contacts
12 - 3.4 CONNECTING FACILITIES
13 - 3.5 CHARACTER HEIGHTS AND VIEWING DISTANCE
13 - 3.6 DISPLAY SURFACE
13 - 3.7 WEATHER RESISTANCE-OPTIONAL
13 - 3.8 MOUNTING FACILITIES
14 - SECTION 4 PRODUCT MARKING AND INFORMATION
14 - 4.1 MARKING
14 - 4.2 POINT-OF-SALE INFORMATION
15 - SECTION 5 ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE
15 - 5.1 CRITERIA OF ACCEPTANCE AND TEST SCHEDULES
15 - 5.1.1 General
15 - 5.1.2 Information for the testing organization
15 - 5.2 STRENGTH OF SCREW THREADS
15 - 5.3 ENDURANCE ASSESSMENT
15 - 5.3.1 Voltage stability
15 - 5.3.2 Insulation resistance
15 - 5.3.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), immunity tests (operational)
16 - 5.3.4 Low temperature
16 - 5.3.5 Damp heat
17 - 5.3.6 Dry heat
17 - 5.3.7 Corrosion
17 - 5.3.8 Vibration
17 - 5.3.9 Impact
17 - 5.3.10 Exposure to simulated solar radiation (endurance) (option with requirements)
18 - 5.4 REPORTING

Specifies requirements for the design and performance of visual warning devices (VWDs) for use in fire detection, warning, control and alarm systems.

Committee
FP-002
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 0 7337 9740
Pages
14
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies requirements for the design and performance of visual warning devices (VWDs) for use in fire detection, warning, control and alarm systems.

First published as AS 1603.11 2001.
Second edition 2010.

AS 2362.4-1993 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Methods of test for actuating devices - Voltage stability test
AS 60068.2.30-2003 Environmental testing Tests - Test Db and guidance: Damp heat, cyclic (12 + 12-hour cycle)
AS 3786-1993 Smoke alarms
AS 60068.2.2-2003 Environmental testing Tests - Test B: Dry heat (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 60529-2004 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes
AS/NZS 3121:2002 Approval and test specification - Insulating mouldings (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS 60068.2.6-2003 Environmental testing Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 60068.2.75-2003 Environmental testing Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
AS 2484.2-1991 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire protection and firefighting equipment
AS 60068.2.5-2003 Environmental testing Tests - Test Sa: Simulated solar radiation at ground level
AS 2362.13-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Corrosion test (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 2706-2003 Numerical values - Rounding and interpretation of limiting values (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS/NZS 3100:2009
AS 60068.2.1-2003 Environmental testing Tests - Test A: Cold (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 2484.1-1990 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire tests (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 1670.1-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Fire
AS 2362.16-2002 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems Methods of test - Impact test (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 60068.2.42-2004 Environmental testing Tests - Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections (Reconfirmed 2018)

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