What is BS EN 50131-6- Power supplies for I&HAS about?
BS EN 50131 is a European standard on alarm systems including intrusion and hold-up systems.
BS EN 50131-6 is the sixth part of the multi-series that deals with power supplies (PS) of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems(I&HAS) installed in buildings. It includes devices that are installed inside or outside of the supervised premises and mounted in indoor or outdoor environments. The PS may be fully contained in its own housing, or it may be integrated with other components within an I&HAS, e.g. the control and indicating equipment.
BS EN 50131-6 is not applicable when the PS requirements for I&HAS components are included within the relevant product standard.
BS EN 50131-6 covers:
- Mandatory functions which will be provided on all PS
- Optional functions which may be provided
Who is BS EN 50131-6- Power supplies for I&HAS for?
BS EN 50131-6 on power supplies is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of alarm systems
- Manufacturers of I&HAS
- Manufacturers and suppliers of control and indicating equipment
- Manufacturers of PS and SD
- Alarm security centres
- Electrical engineers
- Building authorities
- Installers and maintenance authorities
Why should you use BS EN 50131-6 - Power supplies for I&HAS?
An intrusion system is a network security technology originally built for detecting vulnerability exploits against a target application.
BS EN 50131-6 describes power supplies that are used to convert the power delivered to its input into the power available at its output in the form of a smooth and constant direct voltage.
BS EN 50131-6 provides guidance on PS configurations, monitoring of PS, power supply functions, and requirements to ensure protection from over-voltage, short-circuit, overload, tampering, and deep discharge. The power supply functions are determined based on the security grade and PS type.
Test recommendations provided in BS EN 50131-6 can help determine storage device failure and ripple voltage. Tests for PS are suggested according to its type.
You can thus ensure that PS can continue to supply its continuous rated output, without generating tamper, fault or other signals and messages.
Overall, testing and compliance with BS EN 50131-6 can help prevent damage to SD, and avoid overall product failure, thereby contributing to the operational integrity of the I&HAS.
