VDS 2465-s3 PDF

Full title and description

STB VDS 2465-s3 — formally published as VdS 2465-3:2018-02, "VdS‑Richtlinien für Gefahrenmeldeanlagen — Übertragungsprotokoll für Gefahrenmeldungen mittels TCP/IP — Allgemeiner Satzaufbau und Satztypenbeschreibungen". This supplement (S3) of the VdS‑2465 family defines the general record/packet structure and the catalogue of record types used when transmitting alarm and event information over TCP/IP networks and includes provisions used to interconnect video/surveillance systems with alarm management systems.

Abstract

VdS 2465‑3 (Ergänzung S3) specifies the general message (record) structure and the descriptions of message/record types for the VdS 2465 TCP/IP transmission protocol used by alarm systems and transmission devices. It is intended to be used together with the other parts of the VdS 2465 family (protocol procedure, interface descriptions and event tables) and supports functional integration of video/surveillance systems into alarm monitoring and response workflows.

General information

• Status: Current / active (in operational use and referenced by product certifications).
• Publication date: February 2018 (VdS 2465‑3:2018‑02).
• Publisher: VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH (VdS).
• ICS / categories: 13.220 (Protection against fire) — primary; also relevant to IT/video standards (ICS 35.240 family) for video/CCTV integration.
• Edition / version: VdS 2465‑3 (Ergänzung S3), edition published 2018‑02; part of the VdS 2465 series (complements VdS 2465‑1 / 2465‑2 and later related parts).
• Number of pages: 35 pages (German original).

Scope

Defines the generic record layout and the types of records/messages that are used when exchanging alarm and event information over TCP/IP according to the VdS 2465 protocol family. The document is normative for implementers of TCP/IP‑based alarm transmission and for manufacturers of transmission devices and alarm‑receiving equipment that must interoperate with VdS‑conformant systems (including video integration scenarios described in the S3 supplement). It is intended to be used in conjunction with the other VdS 2465 parts (protocol procedures, interface descriptions and event code tables).

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of general record/packet structure for VdS TCP/IP alarm transmissions.
• Catalog and formal descriptions of record/message types (event/acknowledgement/management records).
• Requirements for sequencing, acknowledgements and reliable exchange over TCP/IP transport.
• Interoperability provisions for mapping alarm events to video/surveillance actions and for connecting camera/recording systems to alarm management (S3 video interface elements).
• Usage notes describing how VdS 2465‑3 works together with VdS 2465‑1, ‑2, ‑4 and ‑5 (protocol procedure, transport rules, interface S6/S7 and event code tables).

Key technical expectations include strict message format conformance, clear event coding, and support for the functional requirements necessary for alarm receiving centres and video‑enabled monitoring solutions.

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers of alarm transmission devices, integrators of fire and security systems, alarm receiving centres (ARC/Leitstellen), system designers and installers, and testing/certification bodies. Typical uses include device firmware and software implementations that transmit alarm events over IP, integration of CCTV/video systems with alarm systems for automated event‑driven video retrieval or live‑viewing, and certification/acceptance testing of alarm transmission chains.

Related standards

VdS 2465‑3 is part of the VdS 2465 family and is typically cited alongside: VdS 2465‑1 (core transmission protocol definitions), VdS 2465‑2 (TCP/IP transmission procedures), VdS 2465‑4 / ‑5 (interface and event code table supplements). It is also used together with other VdS rules (e.g., VdS 2463, VdS 2466) and relevant European/IEC standards for transmission equipment and alarm systems (for example EN/DIN standards for transmission equipment and EN 54 series where applicable).

Keywords

VdS 2465, VdS 2465‑3, VdS 2465‑S3, TCP/IP alarm protocol, alarm transmission, Übertragungsprotokoll, video integration, CCTV, alarm receiving centre, event code, record structure.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: VdS 2465‑3 (Ergänzung S3) is the part of the VdS‑2465 guideline family that specifies the general record/packet structure and the catalogue of record types for transmitting alarm and event information over TCP/IP. It is published by VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH (February 2018).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the generic message format, description of message/record types (events, acknowledgements, management records), and the functional mapping needed to exchange alarm data over TCP/IP networks — including elements that enable integration with video/surveillance systems as described in the S3 supplement. It is intended to be used with the other parts of the VdS 2465 series.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Device and system manufacturers (transmission units, alarm panels, video servers), system integrators, alarm receiving centres, certification and test laboratories, and installers implementing or certifying IP‑based alarm transmission and video‑alarm integration.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: VdS 2465‑3 was published February 2018 and remains the referenced document for the S3 message/record definitions; it continues to be cited in product certifications and VdS documentation (no formal supersession of the S3 supplement was found as of the date of this summary). Users should check VdS publications and certification listings for any amendments or newer related parts.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part (the S3 supplement / part 3) of the VdS 2465 guideline family for alarm transmission (VdS 2465‑1, ‑2, ‑3, and later related supplements such as ‑4 and ‑5). The parts are intended to be used together for complete protocol, transport and interface definitions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Alarm transmission, VdS 2465, VdS 2465‑3, TCP/IP, record structure, message types, video integration, CCTV, alarm receiving centre, event codes.