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| The LX visual alarm devices range is designed to deliver minimum current consumption |
Overview
EN54-23 specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for VADs (Visual Alarm Devices) in fire detection and fire alarm systems. A New range of Cooper Fulleon products has been created and certified to meet this new Directive. The range called. ‘LX’ is available as a stand-alone VAD, ‘Solista’ or in combination with the Symphoni or Roshni family. The new standard takes effect from the 31 December 2013, and products that do not meet EN54:23 will no longer be available to purchase directly from Fulleon for Fire Use within the EU.
Products affected
Available now, and in preparation for the changes imposed by the introduction of EN54-23, Fulleon have invested in the development of the LX product range. LX is a range of Visual Alarm Devices designed to deliver minimum current consumption with market leading coverage. Available in both a red and white flash option, the range is fully certified to EN54-23 and available now.
Changes
The new directive takes effect from the 31 December 2013. Beacons that are not certified to EN54:23 will no longer be supplied by Fulleon for Fire Alarm applications within the EU and the following actions will follow:
- The CPD reference number will be withdrawn
- The Declaration of Performance (DOP) will be withdrawn
- The product packaging will contain an additional label stating: “Not certified to EN54:23, only for use as a Fire Alarm beacon outside the EU”
- The leaflet will soon be updated to state that the product is not certified to EN54-23 and is not suitable for Fire Alarm Use within the EU
- The sales invoice will contain a text box identifying that the product is not certified to EN54-23 and is not suitable for Fire Alarm Use within the EU
