What is BS EN 50136-1 - Alarm transmission systems about?
BS EN 50136-1 is the first part of the series that specifies the requirements for the performance, reliability, and security characteristics of alarm transmission systems providing alarm transmission between an alarm system at supervised premises and annunciation equipment at an alarm receiving centre.
BS EN 50136-1 applies to transmission systems for all types of alarm messages such as fire, intrusion, access control, social alarm, etc. Different types of alarm systems may in addition to alarm messages also send other types of messages, e.g. fault messages and status messages. These messages are also considered to be alarm messages in the context of BS EN 50136-1.
Who is BS EN 50136-1 - Alarm transmission systems for?
BS EN 50136-1 on alarm transmission systems and equipment is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of alarm transmission systems and equipments
- Alarm receiving centres
- Alarm transmission service providers
- Product design engineers
- Telecommunication network operators
- Quality control and testing authorities
- Local authorities
- Insurers
Why should you use BS EN 50136-1 - Alarm transmission systems?
The alarm transmission system consists of components and networks under the control of an alarm transmission service provider that, when effective and efficient, play a positive role during an emergency.
The object of BS EN 50136-1 is to specify the general requirements for the performance, reliability, resilience and security of alarm transmission systems and to ensure their suitability for use with different types of alarm systems and annunciation equipment.
BS EN 50136-1 provides best industry guidance on ATS configuration, transmission link requirements, monitoring of interconnections, securing of messages in the alarm transmission system, and ATS security along with documentation and verification. With the right ATS configuration, you can be assured of secure and reliable transmission network from the interface of the AS to the SPT to the interface of the RCT to the AE for the transmission of alarms
BS EN 50136-1 is helpful to manage alarm transmission equipment, supervise alarm transmission equipment and networks, to ultimately keep the ATS functioning optimally.
As a result, complying with BS EN 50136-1 requirements can ensure your alarm transmission systems are well designed and functioning to detect threats, avoid false or delayed alarms and overall play a positive role during an emergency situation.
