Autronica BS-100 - User Manual

Technical Documentation: Fire Detectors used in hazardous areas
P-DET/EX/RCE/PM5/GKa/110995 1 Autronica Fire and Security AS
Technical Documentation
Fire Detectors
used in hazardous areas
Analogue Addressable system type BS-100
with zener barrier unit type BZ-32
Conventional system type BX-40
with zener barrier type BZ-20S
P-DET/Ex/RCE
Autronica Fire and Security AS
N-7483 Trondheim.
Phone: +47 73 58 25 00, fax: +47 73 58 25 01
Autronica Industrial Ltd., Watford, England
Phone: 1923 23 37 68, fax: 1923 22 55 77.
Oil & GAs AS, Stavanger, Norway
Phone: +47 51 84 09 00, fax: +47 51 84 09 49

Autronica BS-100 Specifications

General

Brand	Autronica
Model	BS-100
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English

Summary

Abbreviation Glossary for Ex Equipment

General Safety and Installation Principles

Danger of Explosion Explained

Explains the three ingredients for explosion and ignition energy.

Hazardous Area Ex-Classifications and Zones

Details zone classifications and equipment markings for hazardous areas.

Electrical Equipment Labelling Requirements

Describes required labels for equipment in hazardous areas according to standards.

Equipment Limiting Temperature Grades

Shows temperature grades for equipment based on gas ignition temperatures.

Installation of Fire Alarm Equipment in Hazardous Areas

Outlines common rules for installing fire alarm equipment in hazardous zones.

Autronica System Installation Regulations

Advises obtaining local regulations for Autronica system installation.

Potential Equalization (PE) Rules for Detectors

Explains PE conductor requirements for intrinsically safe circuits.

PE Potential Equalization for Ships

Specific guidance on PE on ships, referencing Det Norske Veritas.

Capacitance Limitations for Installation Data

Details limitations on capacitance for cables and detectors.

Analogue Addressable System BS-100

BZ-32 Zener Barrier Unit for BS-100

Introduces the BZ-32 unit and its application with BS-100 systems.

BZ-32 Connection Diagram and Layout

Illustrates the wiring and component layout for the BZ-32 unit.

BZ-32 Functional Description and Operation

Explains the operation and current flow within the BZ-32 unit.

Conventional System BX-40

BZ-20;S Zener Barrier Unit for BX-40

Introduces the BZ-20/S unit for conventional BX-40 systems.

BZ-20;S Connection Diagram

Shows the wiring and component layout for the BZ-20/S unit.

Ex-Loop Configuration Guidelines

Guidelines for configuring Ex-loops with Zener barriers and detectors.

BZ-20;S Functional Description

Explains the operational principles of the BZ-20/S unit.