BS 8521-2:2020 PDF

What is this BS 8521-2 about?

BS 8521-2 discusses abut social alarm systems. BS 8521-2 specifies requirements for the transfer of information and control signals between social alarm equipment used in specialized group living environments and alarm receiving centres (ARC’s). BS 8521-2 defines IP communication protocols for social alarms, optimized for specialized group living environments. NOTE 1: The alarm protocol is intended for use over any network that supports the transmission of IP data with sufficient quality of service to support VoIP. NOTE 2: The alarm protocol is defined as an XML scheme including the alarm types, codes, and necessary additional information.

Who is BS 8521-2 for?

BS 8521-2 for signal and information transfer applies to:

equipment manufacturers of alarm systems service and maintenance providers of alarm receiving centres (ARC) users in specialized grouped environments ARC specifiers and system designers

Why should you use BS 8521-2 for ?

In specialized group living environments, there is a need for an openly defined standard for information and control exchange between social alarm equipment and alarm response centres (ARC) over a public or private IP network. BS 8521-2 provides for the establishment of a common signalling protocol over a public or private IP network to ensure that social alarm systems from different manufacturers exchange essential information and controls in a compatible manner. BS 8521-2 specifies a protocol for point-to-point transmission of alarms, faults, c...