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APPENDIX: ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AN EN 54-16 COMPLIANT SYSTEM
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Terms and Abbreviations
The following terms and abbreviations are used in the further text:
access level:
the access to parts as indications or controls must either be directly available or be
restricted. This is defined by the different access levels.
CIE:
control and indication equipment, this is usually the fire detection system
mandatory indication:
these indications must be provided to comply with EN 54-16.
option with requirements: this option is an option in the EN 54-16 that must fulfil certain requirements. It is not
mandatory to use these options.
VA:
voice alarm (emergency)
VACIE:
voice alarm control and indication equipment, this means the SX-2000 system
1.2. Access Levels
Four access levels are clearly defined in the standard EN 54-16. The access levels 1 and 2 are for the user
access to the VACIE, and the access levels 3 and 4 are for the installer and the manufacturer only.
The installer must prepare the access to certain functions in access level 1 or 2 when installing and configuring
the SX-2000 system. The details are described in the next chapters.
1.2.1. Access level 1
(Citation of EN 54-16:)
Parts in access level 1 must be visible and/or accessible by member(s) of the general public or persons having
a general responsibility for safety supervision who might be expected to investigate and initially respond to a
fire alarm or a fault warning.
All mandatory indications shall be visible at access level 1 without prior manual intervention (e.g. the need to
open a door). Manual controls at access level 1 shall be accessible without special procedures.
Indications and manual controls that are mandatory at access level 1 shall also be accessible at access level 2.
(Explanation:)
Usually the cabinet racks containing the SX-2000 system are installed in a separate (engine) room. The access
level 1 requirements are fulfilled when persons having a general responsibility for safety supervision (...) have
access to this room.
1.2.2. Access level 2
(Citation of EN 54-16:)
The entry to access level 2 shall be restricted by a special procedure. The procedure may require
- mechanical keys,
- a code of at least 3 manual sequential operations, or
- access cards.
Parts in access level 2 must be visible and accessible by persons having a specific responsibility for safety and
who are trained and authorized to operate the VACIE in the:
- quiescent condition,
- voice alarm condition and
- fault warning condition.
(Explanation:)
A lockable room is access level 2 when only persons having a specific responsibility for safety and who are
trained and authorized to operate the VACIE can unlock it. An emergency microphone can be installed inside a
lockable (wall-mount) box to fulfil this requirement.
