EMC Compliance
Installation guidelines for compliance with the
requirements of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Directive
Introduction
These guidelines should be followed to meet the requirements of the EMC
directive in force within the European Union, to prevent the reception
and emission of electromagnetic interference into and out of the analogue
addressable fire detection and alarm system.
Products
The products covered by these guidelines are listed under EMC compliant
products, see list on the last page of this section.
Code of
practice
The installer must follow BS7671 : 1992 Requirements for Electrical
installations,
IEE wiring regulations 16th edition
if installation is in the United
Kingdom, UK.
Cables
The following cables have been tested against EMC directives for use with
with fire detection and alarm applications:
(see also the Cable types part of Installation manual for further information)
For loop circuit, battery connection and master alarm circuit wiring:
•
Mineral Insulated Copper Cable (MICC)
•
FIRETUF OHLS Cable type: FTZ2E1.5
For network interface to network interface or control panel to
network interface wiring:
•
Mineral Insulated Copper Cable
1
(MICC)
•
Belden Cable No 9729 (UL Style 2493)
•
Armoured Cable
2
By armouring the Belden Cable No 9729 (UL Style 2493)
In the UK, the guidance of BS5839 : Part 1 should also be followed.
EMC Compliance
Introduction
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Senator II Installation Manual
1
The Mineral Insulated Copper Cable should be used for fire resistant applications.
2
The cable manufacturer cannot guarantee the cable specification if it is armoured.