Visual Alarm Device (VAD) Selection Guide
To help define your VAD requirements in line with the new EN54-23 standard, we have developed an easy to use online guide.
Simply enter the dimensions of your space and ambient light conditions and the tool will provide a guide to the appropriate number of devices*
To Start, Choose Your Fire System
About EN54-23
EN54-23 is a new European Fire Standard outlining the performance requirements for Visual Alarm Devices (VADs), It outlines minimum light output in order to ensure safe evacuation for all building occupants. Compliance became mandatory from January 2014.
EN54-23 affects all fixed installation pulsing or flashing devices that use software for their operation, e.g. LED, Xenon or rotating beacons.
Please describe your location
Results for Room:
- Width:
- Length:
- Height:
- Ambient Light Value:
- Direct or Indirect:
Results with Device Mounted on Wall
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EN54-23 Sounder Beacon
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- White Flash
- Red Flash
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EN54-23 Beacon
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- White Flash
- Red Flash
Results with Device Mounted on Ceiling
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EN54-23 Sounder Beacon
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- White Flash
- Red Flash
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EN54-23 Beacon
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- White Flash
- Red Flash
Results with device mounted on the wall
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Intelligent Wall Mount Visual Alarm Device EN54-23
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- White Flash
Results with device mounted on the ceiling
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Intelligent EN54-23 C Category - High Performance Detector Base Sounder Strobe Premium.
Coverage volume code: C-3-15 (High)
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- Red Flash
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Intelligent EN54-23 C Category - High Performance Detector Base Sounder Strobe Premium.
Coverage volume code: C-3-11 (Low)
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- Red Flash
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Intelligent EN54-23 C Category - High Performance Detector Base Sounder Strobe Standard.
Coverage volume code: C-3-8.5
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- Red Flash
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Intelligent EN54-23 C Category - Detector Base Strobe. Coverage volume code: C-3-8.5
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- Red Flash
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EN54-23 O Category – Detector Base Sounder Strobe
Mounting height, max:Number of devices required
- Red Flash
* This tool is intended as a GUIDE only. Other factors such as room configuration will have an impact on the overall number of devices required.