What is BS EN 50136-3 about?
BS EN 50136-3 is the third part of a multi-series specifies the minimum equipment requirements for the performance, reliability, resilience, security, and safety characteristics of the receiving centre transceiver (RCT) installed in ARC and/or in a secure location, and to define parameters that shall be tested to ensure its compatibility with ATS categories.
The RCT can be either an integrated element of any receiving/annunciation equipment, or a stand-alone device. In either case, the requirements of BS EN 50136-3 should apply.
The alarm transmission system requirements and classifications are defined within EN 50136-1 . Different types of alarm systems may in addition to alarm messages also send other types of messages, e.g., fault mes...
BS EN 50136-3:2013+A1:2021 history
2021BS EN 50136-3:2013+A1:2021 Alarm systems. Alarm transmission systems and equipment - Requirements for Receiving Centre Transceiver (RCT)
2013BS EN 50136-3:2013 Alarm systems. Alarm transmission systems and equipment. Requirements for Receiving Centre Transceiver (RCT)