DIN EN 14637 E : 2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated term
4 Classification
  4.1 Coding system
  4.2 Category of use (first digit)
  4.3 Durability (second digit)
  4.4 Door type (third digit)
  4.5 Suitability for use on fire/smoke door assemblies
      (fourth digit)
  4.6 Safety (fifth digit)
  4.7 Corrosion resistance (sixth digit)
  4.8 Example of classification
5 Requirements and test methods for components of a
  hold-open system
  5.1 General
  5.2 Fire detectors
      5.2.1 Smoke detectors
      5.2.2 Heat detectors
      5.2.3 Resetting the detectors
  5.3 Power supply units
      5.3.1 All power supply units
      5.3.2 For power supply units with stand-by
             parallel operation
  5.4 Control units
      5.4.1 General
      5.4.2 Control units in stand-alone hold-open systems
             (single-line systems)
      5.4.3 Control units in fire detection and fire alarm
             systems (multi-line systems)
  5.5 Hold-open devices
      5.5.1 General
      5.5.2 Hold-open devices for swing doors
      5.5.3 Hold-open devices for sliding doors, lifting doors,
             industrial doors and roller shutters
      5.5.4 Automatic door operators
      5.5.5 Low energy/power assisted swing door
             operators
      5.5.6 Free-swing door closers
  5.6 Auxiliary equipment
      5.6.1 Manual control push-buttons and switches
      5.6.2 Presence sensors (electro-sensitive protective equipment)
      5.6.3 Door position sensors
      5.6.4 Remote indicating devices
      5.6.5 Manual reset
6 Requirements for the hold-open system
  6.1 Design and performance
  6.2 Product information
      6.2.1 General
      6.2.2 For installation and maintenance
      6.2.3 For initial hold-open system test
  6.3 Requirements not covered under Clause 5
  6.4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
  6.5 Additional design requirements for connection of
      components to fire alarm systems
  6.6 Electrical safety
  6.7 Durability
  6.8 Environmental behaviour
      6.8.1 Dry heat
      6.8.2 Cold
      6.8.3 Damp heat, steady state (operational)
      6.8.4 Corrosion
      6.8.5 Vibration
  6.9 Supply voltage variations
7 System tests
  7.1 General
  7.2 Test apparatus
  7.3 Theoretical analysis
  7.4 Test methods
      7.4.1 General
      7.4.2 Design verification
      7.4.3 Performance tests
      7.4.4 Check of switching device capabilities of
             the control unit
      7.4.5 Short-circuit test
      7.4.6 Electrical safety tests
      7.4.7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests
      7.4.8 Environmental tests
      7.4.9 Corrosion test
      7.4.10 Vibration test, sinusoidal (operational)
      7.4.11 Vibration test, sinusoidal (endurance)
8 Marking
  8.1 Components
  8.2 Hold-open system
Annex A (informative) - Recommendations for planning and
                        design of the hold-open system
        A.1 General
        A.2 Restrictions
        A.3 Detectors
            A.3.1 Selection of detector type
            A.3.2 Positioning and number of detectors
        A.4 Selection of hold-open device
            A.4.1 General
            A.4.2 Swing doors
            A.4.3 Sliding doors
            A.4.4 Roller shutter and lifting doors
            A.4.5 Automatic doors
        A.5 Manual release and manual control
            A.5.1 General
            A.5.2 Location of switch/push-button
        A.6 Interconnecting cables
        A.7 Guidance on competence and responsibilities
            for individual installations in individual
            buildings
            A.7.1 Planning
            A.7.2 Installation
Annex B (informative) - Recommendations for installation and
                        fixing of the hold-open system
Annex C (informative) - Recommendations for acceptance
                        inspection of the hold-open system
Annex D (informative) - Acceptance inspection report form
Annex E (informative) - Recommendations for usage and
                        maintenance of the hold-open system
        E.1 Usage of installations
            E.1.1 General
            E.1.2 Periodic inspection
        E.2 Routine site inspection report form
Annex F (informative) - Evaluation of conformity
        F.1 General
            F.1.1 Introduction
            F.1.2 Initial type test
            F.1.3 Characteristics
            F.1.4 Use of historical data
            F.1.5 Treatment of calculated values and design
            F.1.6 Sampling, testing and conformity criteria
        F.2 Factory production control (FPC)
            F.2.1 General
            F.2.2 FPC requirements for all manufacturers
        F.3 Further testing of sample systems
            F.3.1 Periodic testing
            F.3.2 Yearly testing
            F.3.3 Manufacturer-specific FPC system requirements
Annex G (informative) - Type test report and list of approved
                        components
        G.1 Test report 57
        G.2 List of approved components
Annex H (informative) - Example methodology for theoretical
                        analysis
        H.1 Introduction
        H.2 Points for analysis
            H.2.1 General
            H.2.2 List of characteristics
Bibliography

Describes requirements, methods of test and performance criteria against which the compatibility of components and their performance can be assessed when used in combination to form an electrically controlled hold-open system.