1310-B Introduction of the New EN54:23 Standard
Product Bulletin
Reference No
Subject
Date
Effective from
Action
Relevant to
1310-B
Introduction of the New EN54:23 standard
13 January 2014
31 December 2013
For Information
Account Manager, Customer service, All Customers
1. 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 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.
2. Products affected
Available today, 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.
Product Family
Sounder/
Beacon /VAD
Sounder/
Beacon/ VAD
Available for Fire Use in EU
Until 31/12/2013
RoLP Solista
RoLP SB
Symphoni (WP) AV [no longer in production]
Replaced in EU by
EN54:23 Products
RoLP LX
Symphoni LX
Solista
Beacon/ VAD
Solista Maxi
Solista LX Wall
Solista LX Celling
Solex 3,10,15
Base Sounders / Beacon /VAD
Squashni AV [no longer in production]
SQG3 AV [no longer in production]
SQG4 LX
(Due Spring ’14)
3. Implementation
The existing range of Beacons will be still available for use in Industrial applications.
More information on the LX range and the implications of EN54-23 can be found here:
EN 54:23 Approved Products - Product Certificates can be found under the Resources tab of each product
EN 54:23 Specifying Tool
LX Range Brochure and VADs Pocket Guide
If you have any further questions, please contact your Account Manager.
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4. 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:
1. The CPD reference number will be withdrawn.
2. The Declaration of Performance (DOP) will be withdrawn.
3. 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.”
4. 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.
5. 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.
5. Contact Information
Tel: +44 1633 628 566
Email: [email protected]
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