European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization

Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of toxic and combustible gases in car parks and tunnels Part 1: General performance requirements and test methods for the detection and measurement of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides - Incorporates Amendment A1: 2016
 N EN 50545-1

Annotation

This European Standard applies to apparatus for the detection and/or the measurement of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) intended to control a ventilation system and/or to give an indication, alarm or any other signal to warn of a toxic hazard. These three gases are generically called “target gases” for the purpose of this European Standard.

National and local regulations might not require detection of NO or NO2 and might require detection of other gases or vapours.

This European Standard includes requirements for remote gas sensors (RGS) to be used in car parks and tunnels and requirements for the control unit (CU) to be used in car parks.

This European Standard specifies general requirements for construction and testing and describes the test methods that apply to fixed apparatus for the detection and/or the measurement of the concentration of the target gases in car parks and tunnels. This European Standard may also be applied to similar applications where the concentration of the target gases could lead to a risk to health, for example loading areas for trucks and underground bus stations.

This European Standard also applies when an apparatus manufacturer makes any claims regarding superior performance that exceeds these minimum requirements.

This European Standard applies to apparatus, including the sampling system if applicable.

This European Standard does not specify requirements for apparatus to be installed in hazardous areas.