IEC 62642-2-71-2015 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 62642-2-71-2015 — Alarm systems - Intrusion and hold-up systems - Part 2-71: Intrusion detectors - Glass break detectors (acoustic). This international product standard specifies requirements and test methods for passive acoustic glass-break detectors intended for installation in buildings, covering detection performance, functional requirements, marking and documentation, and type and performance testing for wired and wire-free devices.

Abstract

IEC 62642-2-71:2015 defines passive acoustic glass-break detectors used in building intrusion alarm systems. It sets classification by security grades (1 to 4), addresses both specific and non-specific wired or wire‑free detectors, and references environmental classes I–IV for selection and testing. The standard includes functional requirements, marking and documentation rules, and detailed test procedures and annexes (glass catalogue, test-room setup and immunity/attack-related tests).

General information

• Status: Published / Current (valid international standard).
• Publication date: 7 October 2015.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 13.320 (Alarm and warning systems).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2015).
• Number of pages: 93 pages.

Scope

This part of IEC 62642 specifies requirements and tests for passive acoustic glass-break detectors installed in buildings. It covers detector classification into security grades 1–4 (with reference to system requirements in IEC 62642-1), applicability to specific or non-specific wired or wire-free devices, and use of environmental classes I–IV from the IEC 62599 series when selecting test severities. Clauses address terms and definitions, functional requirements, marking/identification/documentation, and type and performance tests; normative and informative annexes provide a standard glass type catalogue, example test-room setup and immunity/attack test details.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of passive acoustic detection principles and required detector responses (false alarm immunity and detection reliability).
• Classification into security grades 1–4 to match installation risk and system requirements.
• Environmental class selection (I–IV) and associated environmental test severities for temperature, humidity, vibration and salt‑mist where applicable.
• Marking, documentation and installation information requirements to support correct application and maintenance.
• Type and performance test procedures, including test-room setup, catalogue of standard glass types for reproducible testing, and immunity/attack-related tests (normative annexes and test artifacts such as magnets and small tools).
• Cross-references to related test standards for environmental and EMC requirements (for example IEC 62599-1 and IEC 62599-2) and to basic environmental test methods (such as IEC 60068 series where applicable).

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of acoustic glass-break detectors for product design, type testing and declaration of performance; by third‑party test laboratories and certification bodies for conformity assessment; by system designers, security installers and integrators selecting and specifying detectors for intrusion alarm systems; and by procurement/specification teams and building security consultants who need to match detector capabilities and environmental suitability to site requirements.

Related standards

Key related standards include IEC 62642-1 (system requirements for intrusion and hold-up systems) and the IEC 62599 series (environmental test methods and EMC immunity requirements for alarm system components). Normative test-method references such as parts of the IEC 60068 environmental testing series are also referenced where relevant. Product designers should check national/regional adaptations or additional product standards required for certification in particular markets.

Keywords

glass break detector; acoustic glass-break; passive acoustic detector; intrusion detection; security grade; environmental class; IEC 62642-2-71; alarm systems; type testing; false alarm immunity.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62642-2-71:2015 is an international product standard that specifies requirements and test methods for passive acoustic glass-break detectors used in building intrusion alarm systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers functional requirements, classification by security grade (1–4), environmental class guidance (I–IV), marking and documentation, and detailed type/performance tests including annexes with a catalogue of standard glass types and test-room setup instructions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, system designers, installers and security consultants use the standard for design, conformity assessment, selection and specification of acoustic glass-break detectors.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62642-2-71:2015 is the published Edition 1.0 (7 October 2015). The IEC webstore lists the publication as the base edition and indicates a stability period; users should verify whether a later amendment or revision has been published in their market before relying on the standard for certification or procurement.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It is Part 2-71 of the IEC 62642 series (intrusion and hold-up systems). It is intended to be used together with IEC 62642-1 (system requirements) and with the IEC 62599 series for environmental and EMC test methods applicable to alarm system components.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Glass break detector, acoustic, passive detector, intrusion detection, security grade, environmental class, IEC 62642.