Summary of Contents for Autronica AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection
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System Description and Operation AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire And Security AS...
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Product names mentioned in this publication may be trademarks. They are used only for identification. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security...
4.12 Inputs ....................17 4.12.1 BSE-310 .................. 17 4.12.2 BSE-320 .................. 17 4.13 AutroMaster Application/Description ..........18 5. Gas Functionality ............. 20 Inhibit Point ..................20 System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security...
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8.4.2 Action Digits Table ..............37 How to Operate in Menu Mode ............38 9. Menu Structure ..............38 10. Show Status ..............40 10.1 Introduction ..................40 System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security...
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13.7.1 Starting / Stopping Automatic Day / Night Operation from the Control Panel ........... 52 13.7.2 Overriding Automatic Day / Night Operation from the Control Panel ................52 System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security...
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15.1.4 Get Measurement Values ............73 16. Troubleshooting .............. 75 16.1.1 Examples of Fault Messages ..........75 17. Appendix ................76 17.1.1 PowerLoop, BSD-340, Gas Detection Loop ......76 System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security...
Document Name Part number File name Installation Handbook 116-P-ASAFE-INSTALL/DGB asafeinstall_dgb Commissioning Handbook 116-P-ASAFE-COMMISS/EGB asafecommiss_egb Wall Chart 116-P-ASAFE-GASWALLCHA/LGB asafegaswallcha_lgb Cable Specifications 116-P-ASIFGCABLESPEC/CGB asafeifgcable_cgb System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 1...
Maritime Gas Panel. The AutroSafe Maritime Gas System only detects gas alarms. Therefore, disregard the word “Fire” in all contexts. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 2...
AutroNet (Ethernet). Protocols: Modbus RTU Slave or Master, Modbus TCP/IP Slave or Master, ESPA 4.4.4. and AutroCom (Autronica’s proprietary protocol). System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 3...
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Any 4-20mA devices can be connected to the system’s PowerLoop by means of the BN-342 4-20mA interface. Automatic addressing of detectors – No switch settings required. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 4...
The figure below shows how AutroMaster operator stations are used to monitor the entire network. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 5...
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AutroFieldBus units connected to AutroFieldBus Ethernet ports per fire alarm control panel / controller USB host ports per fire alarm control panel / controller System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 6...
The top-level DCS or HMI communication link can therefore be connected to any panel in an AutroNet, or to any switch in the network directly. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 7...
PC with Windows. Refer to the AutroSafe Configuration Help System integrated into the AutroSafe Configuration Tool for details. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 8...
An AutroCom implementation gives the most extensive functionality in communication performance between AutroSafe and other systems. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 9...
A maximum of 31 PowerLoop modules can be connected to one AutroSafe. A combination of BSD-340 modules can be connected in one AutroFieldBus ring to the Maritime Gas Panel. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 10...
The PowerLoop interfaces detectors and other loop units including a 4-20mA interface. The BSD-340/1 provides a service port which is used for commissioning and maintenance. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 11...
BSD-340/Ex Field mounted version For further information, refer to data sheets. 4.8.2 Overview 4.8.3 Connections Note: AutroFieldBus is not polarity-dependent. PowerLoop is polarity-dependent. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 12...
The total power consumption to PowerLoop units, detectors and cable loss must be verified by the PowerLoop Calculator (part of the AutroSafe Configuration Tool). See also datasheet for BSD-340. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 13...
BN-342/1: 19” 3U rack version, bare PCB with 19” rack front panel, no DC output BN-342/2: DIN rail version, bare PCB in a open DIN rail box, no DC output System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 14...
General Description 4.10.3 Overview 4.10.4 Connection – Current Source System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 15...
SOLAS function (Safety Of Life At Sea) Delayed action Voting Digital output, monitored System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 16...
Typical applications are monitoring of switches, relays and contacts. 4.12.2 BSE-320 The Input module BSE-320 provides 8 non-monitored and galvanically isolated inputs for digital input devices and other controlling inputs. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 17...
The report generator provides the operator with a simple method of creating a cost-effective system log for maintenance and documentation purposes. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 18...
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This to help to indicate problems and isolate faults/sources of (unwanted) alarms. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 19...
PowerLoop 4-20mA Input Unit BN-342. This interface includes a user- configurable type that may be used to interface detectors with a 4-20 mA output signal. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 20...
Note. In order for Maritime Gas functionality to be available, “Eng. Oil & Gas” must be selected in the language menu in the AutroSafe Configuration Tool (Select Language). System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 21...
Apart from this, only indicators relevant to the actual condition are visible. For example, if a fault is present the fault indicator will have a yellow light. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 22...
«indication only» devices. The panel consists of two main sections. The upper section, and the lower section which is the Operator Part. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 23...
No further details are available. Each of the conditions are presented in a separate condition window, in one mode only. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 24...
6 faults and disablements (using the More Events Button). System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 25...
To decrease the contrast, press and hold down the More Events button, while pressing the green Reset System button. More Events Button Front Push Buttons System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 26...
Steady yellow light when a system fault within the operating zone of the operator panel is present. Power Steady green light when power is ON. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 27...
More Events Button (Front Push Button) Front Push Buttons Utility Buttons (BS-420 / BS-430) Alphanumeric Keyboard (BS-420 / BS-430) Manoeuvre Buttons (BS-420 / BS-430) System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 29...
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Used to move back one level / show previous picture if the display is (black) not showing information on the top level. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 30...
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Used to scroll lines up or down. Used to change numerical values. Up/down arrow buttons Back / Used to cancel an input character Cancel (backspace). System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 31...
Used to scroll pages of information related to the (black) selected condition window, if there are more events than the display can show. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 32...
The internal buzzer on the BU-100 panel is activated in the cases of: Alarm Fault Internal System Fault Communication Fault System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 33...
(start up) - idle state when pressing the menu button in Menu Mode, which will leave menu mode from all menu levels System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 34...
Mechanical tool. Accessible by persons doing repair work and changing firmware. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 35...
Main Menu Structure Main Menu Show Status Disable Enable System Service System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 36...
Available in the Log Menu. read the selected events READ backwards page by page (if BACKWARDS more than one page). System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 37...
AutroSafe fire detection and gas applications, therefore, they include fire and gas functionality. Please note that Fire Alarm Devices (FAD) relate to audible and visual indicators. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 38...
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Menu Structure System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 39...
Faults Disablements Detection Zones in Test Activated Outputs Active Sensors Inhibited Points 10.2 Show Status Menu System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 40...
10.9 Show Status - Active Sensors Not applicable for Maritime Gas. 10.10 Show Status - Inhibited Points This menus gives detailed information on inhibited points. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 42...
For information on Disablement Sources, refer to chapter Error! Reference source not found.. 11.2 Disable Menu System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 43...
If all points in a detection zone are disabled, the detection zone will be indicated as disabled. If at least one point within this detection zone is System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security...
Fire Protection Equipment will automatically be enabled. The outputs can also be enabled manually from the Enable Menu. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 45...
The function is useful in situations where you want to disable immediate output actioning at special periods to avoid causing any unnecessary disturbance. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 46...
You can enable a single unit (audible or visual indicator) / alarm circuit, or all units (FADs) in a selected Alarm Zone. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 48...
Detection Zones or SOLAS Detection Zones. It is possible to enable immediate output actioning for all Day / Night areas or for selected Day / Night areas. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 49...
Only users with access level 2 (key), 3 (password restricted) or a higher access level are allowed to do changes in the system menu. 13.2 System Menu System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 50...
The AutroSafe system is automatically initialized when the panel is turned on. However, in certain cases it may be necessary to manually initialize the panel. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 51...
It is possible to override the automatic day / night operation from the control panel by stopping the Day / Night Timers, and then issuing Enable / Disable Immediate Output Actioning commands manually. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 52...
The menu is called “Oil and Gas Commands” but these commands are also intended for maritime Gas systems. Dual Safety commands do not apply to Maritime Gas. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 53...
/ menu mode) is 20 times the default timeout (i.e. up to 500 seconds) provided that no alarms occur within the timeout period. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security...
Operation Zones). The duration of the signal and the interval between each signal are configurable (normally 1 second ON and 30 seconds OFF). System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 55...
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Fire Alarm Devices (audible and visual indicators) Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE) Fault Warning Routing Equipment (FWRE) Other Outputs System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 56...
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19:23 19:23 OUTPUT TEST OUTPUT TEST 1 MANUAL TEST ON 1 MANUAL TEST ON 2 MANUAL TEST OFF 2 MANUAL TEST OFF System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 57...
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2 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 2 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 3 FIRE WARNING ROUTING EQUIPMENT 3 FIRE WARNING ROUTING EQUIPMENT 4 OTHER OUTPUTS 4 OTHER OUTPUTS System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 58...
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Fire Alarm Devices. NOTE: When the test is terminated, make sure that all extinguishers or other similar equipment are properly connected. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 59...
Service Commands 14.4 Event Recording – Log Menu System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 60...
This menu selection allows you to determine the units that are to be logged (for example, Points, audible and visual indicators, Loop units etc.). System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 61...
Note that only points "remember" their original Enable / Disable state. 14.5.2 Enable Loop This menu allows you to enable one loop (a selected loop) at a time without interrupting the system. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 62...
Enter the menu “View Upgrade Status” to follow the progress and verify that the procedure is completed. For detailed information on Upgrading procedures, refer to Commissioning Handbook. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 63...
USB ports. After the stick is inserted, wait at least 5 seconds before executing the command. To view the upgrade status, the View Upgrade Status command can be used. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 64...
Note that in Dual Safety systems, only panels belonging to either the Primary or Secondary system will be rebooted, depending on which system the panel in question belongs to. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 65...
ON, it will automatically be turned OFF after a period of 12 hours (12 hours timeout). 14.9 Dual Safety Not applicable for Maritime Gas. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 66...
4 REPORT 5 UPGRADE 6 REMOTE ACCESS 7 DUAL SAFETY 8 OIL & GAS COMMANDS To select OIL & GAS COMMANDS, press 8. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 67...
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Hours: Min.: Min.: Enter hours, then press Enter minutes, then press To execute the command (accept the inhibit time), press once more System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 68...
SERVICE SERVICE CANCEL INHIBIT POINT CANCEL INHIBIT POINT 1ab12 1ab12 1mc3 1mc3 1mc6 1mc6 1od1 1od1 1od2 1od2 1od4 1od4 1od5 1od5 System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 69...
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To accept the selected point, press 19:23 SERVICE CANCEL INHIBIT POINT 1ab12 Execute cmd. To execute the command, press System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 70...
To select OIL & GAS COMMANDS, press 8. To select SET ALARM LIMITS, press 3. 19:23 SERVICE SET ALARM LIMITS Name: Gas Detector Type: System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 71...
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SERVICE values for the point), press SET ALARM LIMITS Name: Gas Detector Type: AutroPoint HC200 Value: EU: Status: Low: High: Normal 40 System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 72...
To select OIL & GAS COMMANDS, press 8. To select GET MEASUREMENT VALUES, press 19:23 SERVICE GET MEASUREMENT VALUES Name: Gas Detector Type: System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 73...
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Gas Detector Type: AutroPoint HC200 Value: Use keyboard, press Use keyboard, press To execute the command (accept the measurements for the point), press System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 74...
Low voltage reset fault WDT fault Early clean optics Clean optics Sensor failure User defined 1 Used defined x User defined 15 System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 75...
Appendix 17. Appendix 17.1.1 PowerLoop, BSD-340, Gas Detection Loop Typical connection diagram - PowerLoop. System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 76...
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Appendix System Description and Operation, AutroSafe Maritime Gas Detection, 116-P-BS420MG/XGB, Rev. E, 2019-12-10, Autronica Fire and Security Page 77...
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