What is BS EN 50131-2-10 - Lock state contacts for intrusion detectors about?
BS EN 50131 is a European standard on alarm systems including intrusion and hold-up systems. The main objective of the BS EN 51031 series is to establish operationally efficient security and protection systems that minimize the risk and impact of hazardous events.
BS EN 50131-2-10 applies to lock state contacts (magnetic) used as part of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS) installed in buildings. It includes four security grades and four environmental classes.
Lock state contacts are installed in windows or doors and windows or doorframes to allow to monitor the lock, unlock status only, or the lock, unlock status combined with the open/close status of a window/door simultaneously and areas such located in supervised premises. They provide the necessary range of signals or messages to be used by the rest of the intrusion alarm system.
Who is BS EN 50131-2-10 - Lock state contacts for intrusion detectors for?
BS EN 50131-2-10 for lock state contacts is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of alarm systems
- Manufacturers of intrusion alarm equipment
- Alarm security centres
- Product designers
- Local authorities
- Installers
- Security management authorities
Why should you use BS EN 50131-2-10 - Lock state contacts for intrusion detectors?
The lock state contact comprises two separate contact-less units, the active connection between these units is at least one magnetic or electromagnetic-based field. Separating the two units disturbs the connection and produces an intruder signal or message.
BS EN 50131-2-10 covers intrusion detection systems that enable federal agencies to identify and block malicious threats.
BS EN 50131-2-10 provides security grades 1 to 4, specific or non-specific wired or wire-free lock state contacts, and includes the requirements for four environmental classes covering applications in internal and outdoor locations.
BS EN 50131-2-10 covers the events to be processed and main functions to be provided as per the grade.
Compliance with BS EN 50131-2-10 can ensure products offer high interference immunity, timely and adequate signal output, amidst minimized risks of delayed and false signals and messages. With enhanced detection capabilities, these features can ultimately contribute to the reliability and credibility of your products.
