User manual ASCOM AUTROSAFE 4 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Autronica Fire and Security launched AutroSafe, our high-end fire detection system, in 1999. From day one, AutroSafe has proven its unique stability and reliability in more than 15 000 installations worldwide, both on- and offshore. AutroSafe 4 provides advanced functionality for a wide range of applications. The system is designed to meet all requirements in the high- end segment of the onshore, maritime and offshore market, and is certified according to European directives (CPD) requiring EN 54 compliance. [. . . ] The AutroKeeper makes it possible to communicate with loop units, using a secondary panel in addition to the primary one. This ensures that an alarm event is not lost in case of system node or network failure. AutroSafe 4 is certified according to European directives (CPD) requiring EN 54 compliance. Built to deliver a higher degree of safety All loop units have a short-circuit isolator ­ no need for extra loop units Loops are powered from both sides ­ ensuring redundant loop network AutroSafe SelfVerify® monitors each detector and manual call point every day Two Autrokeepers ensure that no events are lost in case of system node or network failure Dual network between all panels secures redundant panel network Dual connections to system integrators n5 SElFvERiFy ­ improved safety through automated testing and maintenance When launched in 1999, AutroSafe SelfVerify® was the premium technology enabling fire detection systems to test themselves. AutroSafe SelfVerify® solves all issues The necessity of reducing high maintenance of manual maintenance, leaving time costs and increasing fire security, encouraged consuming and costly physical testing no Autronica to invest considerable time and longer necessary. With AutroSafe SelfVerify®, effort in developing this unique technology. the system checks all Over the last decade it detectors, interfaces, has proven its worth in "Quite possibly the safest connections and cables over 15 000 applications ­ from detector chamber to in onshore, offshore and and most reliable fire safety alarm output ­ every single maritime installations. optimal detection" The self-testing system Not only does the system Most fire detection systems test whether a detector is capable of provoking depend on costly and often irregular manual an alarm, it even verifies the sensitivity of inspections, which involve a number of every detector with a calibrated signal. The challenges and problems: SelfVerify system ensures that each detector Detectors may be out of reach always responds to the correct alarm level. In the event of irregularities, the display on the Service engineers may not have access operating panel will accurately pinpoint the to particular areas source of any problem. Manual testing with gas or smoke is not reliable Test gas or smoke is rarely used in calibrated quantities Even a faulty detector will eventually react if its chamber is filled with enough smoke manual tests of detectors, leaving damaged detectors unnoticed for far too long AutroSafe SelfVerify® is developed for worldwide standards and regulations, and the detectors are certified according to European directives (CPD) requiring EN 54 compliance. AutroSafe SelfVerify® ensures that you have the safest and most reliable fire safety system available ­ a system ensuring optimal detection. Excessive and irregular intervals between 6n mORE REliAblE mAinTEnAncE. FAR lESS TimE And cOST. mAximUm cAPAciTy. minimUm dOwnTimE. ThE nEw AUTROSAFE 4 ­ one point access AutroSafe 4 is managed through a single point of operation for download of configuration data or program upgrades. This ensures a faster and safer way to change or upgrade the system program, using the panel network, AutroNet or a USB memory stick. Minimum downtime, through quick and easy commissioning. lARgE cAPAciTy ­ without compromising security Our Ethernet-based panel network, AutroNet, connects the different panels through a high-speed (100Mbps) redundant system. Delivering solid, reliable performance in line with current regulations. 64 fire alarm panels 15 000 loop units connected to one system 6 detector loops per panel 127 loop units connected to one detector loop 15 loop units connected to one PowerLoop 31 loop units connected to AutroField Bus Event log with up to 10 000 events Up to 3 600m n9 inTEgRATEd 3Rd PARTy inTERFAcE ­ granting unlimited communication options AutroSafe 4 communicates with equipment using the following protocols ESPA 4. 4. 4 ­ allowing connectivity with devices such as AutroTel alarm routing via telephone networks and pocket paging systems Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) NMEA-0183 ­ allowing connectivity with devices such as the maritime MODBUS ­ allowing connectivity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) AutroCom ­ allowing interface to control and monitoring systems (AutroMaster) AutroSafe 4 includes the following communication ports 2 Ethernet ports for AutroNet, AutroCom and configuration data/system software upgrade 1 AL_Com+ port (interfacing loop drivers and I/O units) 1 RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 (AutroCom/ESPA4. 4. 4/MODBUS/VDR) 1 AutroFieldBus interface 2 USB host ports for printer/USB memory stick (configuration data and system software upgrade) FailSafe relay output clEAn dESign And PERFORmAncE ­ balancing intuitive user interface with high technology During normal operation, the power indicator will always display a steady green light when the power is ON. No disrupting or unnecessary information is shown, only indicators relevant to the actual condition are visible. imPROvEd FlExibiliTy ­ adjustable to any environment You can change multi detector operation class, adjust a single detector or a group of detectors or operate class switch for a period of time. PROvEn lOOP UniTS ­ a wide range for any application All types and series of AutroSafe detectors, manual call points, I/O units and sounders can operate on the same detection loop. 10 n inTROdUcing AUTROnET ­ a new standard in reliable data and information transmission To provide maximum dependability, Autronica has developed AutroNet ­ a dual path transmission network based on a high-bandwidth Ethernet network (100Mbps) suitable for safety-critical systems. AutroNet secures the transmission of data and information even if a line fault (break, switch port fault etc. ) is present. Any alarms are transmitted safely to all panels because all network traffic is duplicated along two independent network paths. The unique combination of AutroNet and AutroSafe results in a flexible and reliable system which is easy to maintain, modify and expand. "Flexible and reliable ­ easy to maintain and expand" 12 n dUAl PATh. TwicE AS SEcURE. ­ making sure you're in control AUTROmASTER iSEmS AutroMaster ISEMS is an Integrated Safety and Emergency Management System combining the strengths of a powerful fire detection system with control and monitoring functions dedicated to make sure you are in control in case of an emergency. [. . . ] The AutroSafe OPC server provides a standard OPC interface for the AutroSafe integrated fire detection system. OPC (OLE for Process Control) is a software standard issued by Windowsbased applications to access data from process control systems. The basic principle of OPC is that OPC client applications communicate with an OPC server via a standardized, open and vendor-independent interface. n 15 AUTROnicA FiRE And SEcURiTy ­ a leading innovator of safety Autronica Fire and Security is a leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of fire safety equipment. Our products ensure safety in applications on land and sea worldwide. [. . . ]