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Testing for Warning devices (EN 50131-4)

The EN 50131-4 standard is applicable for Warning devices. This is a device that gives an audible alarm in response to a notification warning device and may also provide alert indications. These products will be used for notification in intrusion and hold up alarm systems installed in buildings.

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The main standard is the EN 50131-4 for wired devices and for wireless devices the additional standard EN 50131-5-3 is required. The main standard includes besides requirements also functional tests and tests based on the EMC standard EN 50130-4 and the environmental standard EN 50130-5.

Four grades of warning device are described corresponding to each of the four security grades given in EN 50131-1. Requirements are also given for four environmental classes covering applications in internal and outdoor locations as specified in EN 50130-5.

Only with a certificate it can be proved that the Warning device is compliant to the standard. Normally a certificate will be issued after the testing has been successfully completed. A certificate for this product provides you market access for the European market.

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