PD CLC/TS 50131-12:2016

What is PD CLC/TS 50131-12 – Setting and unsetting of IAS about?

PD CLC/TS 50131-12 is a standard that covers installed alarm systems that enable the prevention of operator error in alarm applications.

PD CLC/TS 50131-12 provides recommendations for those methods of setting and unsetting an Intrusion Alarm System (IAS) complying with EN 50131-1 that will reduce unwanted alarms arising from “operator error” in setting and unsetting the IAS and provide confidence that the conditions in which the system is installed are conducive to system reliability during the “set” period.

PD CLC/TS 50131-12 details optional methods by which these goals may be achieved, either in isolation or in conjunction with verification methods. These recommendations should be incorporated into the respective standards in the EN 50131 series.

PD CLC/TS 50131-12 also provides recommendations for equipment and associated test requirements, in order to permit the manufacture of standardized equipment to provide the functionality needed by an IAS to meet these recommendations.

NOTE: This standard includes requirements that are additional to those in EN 50131-1 which are relevant when the respective method of setting and unsetting is implemented.

Who is PD CLC/TS 50131-12 - Setting and unsetting of IAS for?

PD CLC/TS 50131-12 on methods for setting and unsetting of IAS is relevant to:

• Manufacturers of intrusion and hold-up systems
• Dealers and importers of alarm systems
• Alarm receiving centres (ARC)
• Product designers and engineers
• Installers of alarm systems
• Alarm security centres

Why should you use PD CLC/TS 50131-12 - Setting and unsetting of IAS?

Unwanted alarms have been a significant problem for response authorities throughout Europe. A significant proportion of these are attributed to “operator error” during the entry and exit procedures. Recommendations are therefore made for the selection of methods of setting and unsetting an Intrusion Alarm System (IAS) that will minimize such errors.

PD CLC/TS 50131-12 provides users description of the setting procedure, methods of unsetting specification, documentation, test procedure, measurements, and CIE Tests for methods of unsetting, enabling users to minimize errors in alarm systems.

Adoption of PD CLC/TS 50131-12 allows users to develop and assess intruder alarm systems, ensuring the operational stability and elimination of operator errors in setting and unsetting of IAS.