Autronica BX-40 - 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 BX-40 Specifications

General

Brand	Autronica
Model	BX-40
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English

Summary

General Part: Fire Detectors in Hazardous Areas

Danger of Explosion: Principles and Triggers

Explains explosion triggers, hazardous gases, and ignition energy.

Ex-Classifications: Gas and Area Zoning

Details classification of gases and areas for explosion risk.

Labelling Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas

Specifies required labels for equipment in hazardous areas.

Limiting Temperatures for Hazardous Area Equipment

Shows temperature limits for electrical equipment in hazardous areas.

Installation Rules for Fire Alarm Equipment

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

Autronica Fire Alarm System Installation Guidance

Advises obtaining local regulations for Autronica system installations.

Potential Equalization Rules for Detectors

Details rules for PE conductor connections for detectors in hazardous areas.

Potential Equalization: Specifics for Ships

Discusses PE on ships, using the hull as a conductor.

Installation Data: Capacitance Limits

Provides data on capacitance limits for detectors and cables.

Analogue Addressable System BS-100

Zener Barrier Unit Type BZ-32

Introduces the BZ-32 unit for Autronica addressable systems.

BZ-32 Connection Diagram and Components

Illustrates wiring for the BZ-32 unit and its components.

BZ-32 Functional Description and Operation

Explains the operational principles of the BZ-32 unit.

Conventional System BX-40

Zener Barrier Unit Type BZ-20;S

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

BZ-20;S Connection Diagram

Shows wiring for the BZ-20/S unit and its components.

Arranging Ex-Loops with Zener Barriers

Describes how to arrange Ex-loops with zener barriers.

BZ-20;S Functional Description and Operation

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