What is PD CLC/TS 50136-7 – Alarm transmission systems about?
PD CLC/TS 50136-7 provides application guidelines that include guidance on the application of the design, planning, operation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of alarm transmission systems for use in fire, I&HAS, Social Alarms and VSS applications.
These application guidelines are intended to assist those responsible for establishing an ATS(n) to ascertain the appropriate design, planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of an ATS(n) and to determine the most appropriate ATS category for the required system performance.
Who is PD CLC/TS 50136-7 - Alarm transmission systems for?
PD CLC/TS 50136-7 on alarm transmission systems is relevant to:
- Installers and service providers
- ATSPs and their ICT managers
- Network operators (Telco’s)
- ARC’s and their ICT managers
- Test houses and Certification inspectorates
- Specifiers
- Insurance companies
- Manufacturers of ATE
Why should you use PD CLC/TS 50136-7 - Alarm transmission systems?
The alarm transmission system consists of components and networks under the control of an alarm transmission service provider that, when effective and efficient, play a positive role during an emergency. However, a full understanding of an application or application requirements are not always available to the alarm transmission experts, and therefore the guidelines in PD CLC/TS 50136-7 for the application of alarm transmission can assist you in understanding the alarm transmission standards and the performance of an alarm transmission system.
Overall PD CLC/TS 50136-7 is important from the point of view of maintaining operational efficiency of alarm transmission systems and avoiding incidents of delayed and false signals and messages.