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Operator's Handbook, Autroprime Interactive Fire Detection System, 116-P-APRIME-OPERATE/FGB Rev. B, 2009-10-28,
Autronica Fire and Security AS
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3.11.7 SOLAS Detection Zones
Note: Applies to Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-200M only.
A detection zone configured as SOLAS Detection Zone (Safety of Life
at Sea), has a two-minute delay from when a Point enters an alarm
condition until the associated Detection Zone initiates the activation of
the configured Fire Alarm Devices (FADs) and outputs.
During this period a countdown timer is shown in the panel display
and the user has the ability to block the activation of FADs and/or
outputs during the two minute period.
The Activate Outputs button can be used to activate the FADs and
outputs that are in this two minute transition period or that have
previously been blocked.
It is also possible to configure a SOLAS Detection Zone to
immediately activate certain FADs and outputs, without the two minute
delay. These FADs and outputs will thus start to operate at the
moment the first Point in a Detection Zone enters the Alarm condition.
The Silence button can be used to control the FADs independently of
the Block operation. The Silence function will affect all FADs that have
been activated.
Autroprime also has a Resound function that will reverse the effect of
Silence.
3.11.8 Silent, Small and Large Alarm – Overview
A few differences can be found in national guidelines regarding alarm
organization and output delays. To be able to meet these guidelines
you can select between different types of detection zones and control
the activation of outputs.
Three “levels” have been defined regarding the progress of a fire
alarm situation that can be utilized to activate outputs. If delays are
activated, the normal situation will be that all activations will take place
at the ‘Large Alarm’ level, both signalling the fire brigade (FARE),
sounders (FADs) and any other delayed output (FPE). Activating
outputs (FPE) at other levels may be obtained selecting these levels
through configuration.
Onboard (BSA-200) outputs may be configured to be dedicated
outputs for the Silent alarm and Small alarm levels. In this case they
will only be activated at these levels.
The table on the next page indicates which levels are available for
different types of detection zones.
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