Release 4

Installation Handbook
AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System

116-P-ASAFE-INSTALL/DGB, Doc-1004796-1, 2021-04-14, Autronica Fire And Security AS

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 Introduction

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................... 7
1.1 About the Handbook .......................................................................... 7
1.2 Hardware / Software.......................................................................... 7
1.3 The Reader ....................................................................................... 7
1.4 Reference Documentation................................................................. 8
1.5 Recommendations for latest available Firmware and Operating
System............................................................................................... 8

2. Safety ................................................................................ 9
2.1 Important Safety Information ............................................................. 9
2.2 Safety Regulations ............................................................................ 10
2.2.1 National Standards and Regulations ...................................... 10
2.2.2 Mounting, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance....... 10
2.2.3 Modifications to the products .................................................. 11
2.3 Safety Notices ................................................................................... 11
2.4 Compliance with Standards and Directives....................................... 12
2.4.1 Standards NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 ......................................... 12
2.5 Environment Compatibility................................................................. 12
2.5.1 Recycling ................................................................................. 12
2.5.2 Disposal .................................................................................. 12

3. Pre-installation ................................................................. 13
3.1 Location ............................................................................................. 13
3.2 Environmental Requirements ............................................................ 13
3.3 Mounting Height / Space Requirement ............................................. 13

4. System Units – Overview ................................................ 14

4.1 Power Supplies ................................................................................. 16

5. Loop Panels – Overview.................................................. 17

6. Mounting Instructions ..................................................... 18

6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 18
6.2 Mounting Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420/Controller BC-420 ........ 19
6.3 Mounting the Operator Panel BS-430 ............................................... 21
6.4 Mounting Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 .............................................. 22
6.5 Mounting Loop Panels (BV-110 and BU-110) ................................... 24
6.6 Mounting Power Cabinet STX Range ............................................... 25
6.7 Mounting Power Supply Unit BPS-410 ............................................. 26
6.8 Inserting Text Foils ............................................................................ 27
6.9 Cable Inlets / Outlets ......................................................................... 28
6.10 Cut Out Dimensions for Flush Mounting in a Wall ............................ 29
6.10.1 Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 .................................................... 29
6.10.2 Operator Panel BS-430 ........................................................... 30

7. Power Consumption ........................................................ 31

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7.1 Mains Power ...................................................................................... 31

7.1.1 STX Power .............................................................................. 31
7.1.2 BPS-410 .................................................................................. 31
7.2 System Units ..................................................................................... 31
7.3 Loop Units ......................................................................................... 31
7.4 Phoenix Ethernet Switches ............................................................... 32

8. Cable Connection Overview............................................ 33

9. Connecting Internal Cables............................................. 34

9.1 Overview – BS-420 / BC-420 ............................................................ 34
9.2 BS-420 / BC-420 ............................................................................... 35
9.2.1 AL_Com+ Connection on Controller Board BSA-400 ............. 35
9.2.2 AL_Com+ Connection on Communication Module BSL-310.. 35
9.2.3 Multifunction Serial Port Connection on Controller Board
BSA-400 .................................................................................. 35
9.2.4 Multifunction Serial Port Connection on Terminal Block,
List L1 ...................................................................................... 36
9.2.5 Multifunction Serial Port Connection Overview – BSA-400 .... 36
9.3 BC-440 .............................................................................................. 37
9.4 Internal Earth Cabling........................................................................ 37

10. Connecting External Cables ........................................... 38

10.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 38
10.2 Before Connecting Cables ................................................................ 38
10.3 Cyber Security ................................................................................... 38
10.4 Mains Wiring - Two-pole Disconnect Device..................................... 38
10.4.1 115/230VAC Voltage BPS-410 ............................................... 39
10.5 AutroFieldBus Connections ............................................................... 39
10.5.1 Connections to BS-420/BC-420 - Terminal Block (List 1)....... 39
10.5.2 Connections to Connector J2, Power Board BSF-400 ........... 40
10.5.3 Example of the Interconnection of Several Power Cabinets .. 40
10.6 Connection of Network Cables (AutroNet) ........................................ 41
10.6.1 AutroNet Redundant Star Topology ........................................ 41
10.6.2 AutroNet Single Star Topology ............................................... 42
10.6.3 AutroNet Ring Topology .......................................................... 43
10.6.4 Connection to Controller Board BSA-400 ............................... 44
10.6.5 Common Earth Connections ................................................... 44
10.7 RS-485 Connections to Terminal Block, List L1 ............................... 45
10.8 RS-422 Connections to Terminal Block, List L1 ............................... 45
10.9 RS-232 Connections to Terminal Block, List L1 ............................... 45
10.10 24V Power Connections .................................................................... 46
10.10.1 Connections to Controller Board BSA-400A ........................ 46
10.10.2 Connections to Power Board BSF-400 ................................ 47
10.10.3 Power Connection Overview ................................................ 48
10.11 Mains Power Connections................................................................. 49
10.11.1 Power Cabinet STX .............................................................. 49
10.11.2 Power Supply BPS-410 ........................................................ 49

11. Installing I/O Modules ...................................................... 50

11.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 50
11.2 Front View of I/O Module................................................................... 50
11.3 Mounting / Removing I/O Modules .................................................... 51
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11.3.1 General ................................................................................... 51

11.3.2 Mounting ................................................................................. 51
11.3.3 Removing ................................................................................ 52
11.3.4 Before Connecting Cables ...................................................... 52
11.4 Data Sheets - I/O Modules ................................................................ 52

12. Dual Safety Installation ................................................... 53

12.1 Dual Safety System Overview ........................................................... 53
12.2 Rules of Thumb ................................................................................. 53
12.2.1 Example 1: Connections Using AL_Com+ only ...................... 54
12.2.2 Example 2: Connections using both AL_Com+ and
AutroFieldBus .......................................................................... 55
12.3 Connections Overview ...................................................................... 55
12.3.1 Connections – AutroKeeper BN-180....................................... 57
12.3.2 Switch Settings – AutroKeeper BN-180 .................................. 57

13. Cable Specifications ........................................................ 58

14. Service and Maintenance ................................................ 59

14.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 59
14.2 Monthly Maintenance ........................................................................ 59
14.3 Annual Service and Maintenance ..................................................... 60
14.4 Fuse Replacements .......................................................................... 61
14.5 Battery Replacement and Maintenance ............................................ 61
14.6 Testing ............................................................................................... 61
14.7 Safety Measures during Commissioning and Maintenance .............. 62
14.8 SIL2 Approved Systems .................................................................... 62
14.9 Contact Information Local Service Representative ........................... 62

15. Appendix A - Controller Board BSA_400A..................... 63

15.1 Circuit Board Layout .......................................................................... 63
15.2 Location inside Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 ............................. 64
15.3 Description ........................................................................................ 64
15.4 Internal LED Indicators ...................................................................... 65
15.5 Power Input Connector J18 (screw terminal) .................................... 65
15.6 Two-stage Push Button Reset (S5) ................................................... 66
15.7 USB Ports (J10, J11) ......................................................................... 66
15.8 Multifunction Serial Port Connector J3 - AutroFieldBus and Fault
Relay ................................................................................................. 67
15.9 AutroFieldBus Connections ............................................................... 68
15.9.1 14.9.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal
Block L1 .................................................................................. 68
15.10 Multifunction Serial Port Dipswitch Settings – Switch S6.................. 69
15.11 CAN Bus Termination Dipswitch Settings - Switch S7 ...................... 69
15.12 RS-485 Connections ......................................................................... 70
15.12.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal Block L1 .... 70
15.12.2 Switch Setting – Switch S6 and S1 ...................................... 70
15.13 RS-422 Connections ......................................................................... 71
15.13.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal Block L1 .... 71
15.13.2 Switch Setting – Switch S6 and S1 ...................................... 71
15.13.3 Schematic of port equivalent: ............................................... 71
15.14 RS-232 Connections ......................................................................... 72

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15.14.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal Block L1 .... 72

15.14.2 Switch Setting – Switch S6 and S1 ...................................... 72
15.15 Serial Debug Connector J21 ............................................................. 72
15.16 AL_Com+ Connector J5 .................................................................... 73
15.17 LCD Backlight Connector J17 ........................................................... 73
15.18 Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 Connectors) ................................................... 74
15.18.1 Ethernet Straight Through Cable ......................................... 74

16. Appendix B – Power ........................................................ 75

16.1 Power Unit BPS-410 ......................................................................... 75
16.2 Power Board BSF-400 ...................................................................... 75
16.3 Description ........................................................................................ 76
16.4 Power Block Diagram – Example ...................................................... 76
16.5 Batteries ............................................................................................ 77
16.5.1 Power Unit BPS-410 ............................................................... 77
16.6 Battery Charging ............................................................................... 77
16.7 Button S2 – Start on S2 on Standby Source ..................................... 78
16.8 Configuration Settings ....................................................................... 79
16.9 Dipswitch table – S5 and S6 ............................................................. 80
16.10 Connector Description BPS-410 ....................................................... 81
16.12 Fault Relay Watchdog J26 ................................................................ 82
16.13 Battery Resistance Measurement ..................................................... 83
16.14 Electronic fuses ................................................................................. 83
16.14.1 Power outputs ...................................................................... 83
16.14.2 Battery Input ......................................................................... 83
16.15 Part of an AutroFieldBus Network ..................................................... 84
16.16 Power Unit BPS-410 as Standalone ................................................. 84

17. Appendix B - Fault messages Power Board

BSF_400 ................................................................................. 85

18. Appendix C – BP_405 (Obsolete) ................................... 87

18.1 Mounting Power Cabinet BP-405 (obsolete) ..................................... 87
18.2 Power Cabinet and Power Units ....................................................... 90
18.2.1 Power Cabinet BP-405 (OBSOLETE)..................................... 90
18.2.2 Power Unit BPS-405 (OBSOLETE) ........................................ 90

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 Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1 About the Handbook
This handbook is intended to provide all necessary information for the
installation of a standard AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System,
Release 4. It also gives detailed information on connections to
Autronica’s local area network (AutroNet) and guidelines for the
installation and addressing of loop units.

Information on the connection of detectors and other loop units to the

detection loop is found in a separate handbook.

Note that this handbook deals with the mechanical and electrical
installation only. All tasks described in the handbook are to be
performed without applying power to the system. Power must not
be applied before commissioning, refer to Commissioning
Handbook.

The chapter «Service and Maintenance» outlines the recommended

monthly and annual service and maintenance procedures that should
be performed after the system has been commissioned.

1.2 Hardware / Software

Systems with SW version 4.10.0 and later can have a mixed
environment consisting of BSA-400A and BSA-400 based panels.
Appendix A provides details on BSA-400A Controller Board in respect
to circuit board layout, components, switches, connectors etc.

For more information about replacement of previous BSA-400

Controller Boards with BSA-400A Controller Boards, refer to separate
handbook.

1.3 The Reader

The handbook is intended to be used by Autronica Fire and Security
trained service and technical personnel who are responsible for the
installation of the AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System, Release
4.

All tasks described in the handbook are to be performed without

applying power to the system.
Power must not be applied before commissioning, refer to
Commissioning Handbook.

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1.4 Reference Documentation

The table below shows an overview of the technical marketing
documentation for AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System,
Release 4.
Docu
Document Name
System Description
Installation Handbook
Commissioning Handbook
User Guide, Remote Access
Installer’s Guide
Operator’s Handbook
User Guide
Wall Chart
Menu Structure
Datasheet; Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
Datasheet; Operator Panel BS-430
Datasheet; Repeater Panel BU-BV-420
Datasheet; Fire Brigade Loop Panel BU-110
Datasheet; Information Loop Panel BV-110
Datasheet; Controller BC-420
Datasheet; Controller Unit Rack BC-440
Datasheet; Power Cabinet STX Range with power supply (2A, 5A, 10A
Datasheet; Power Cabinet BP-405 (obsolete)
Datasheet; Power Unit BPS-405 (obsolete)
Datasheet; Power Unit BPS-410
Datasheet; AutroKeeper BN-180

NOTE:
Autronica Fire and Security provides documentation in other languages
and will be continuously updated according to changes in the English
version.

All documents can be downloaded at

http://product.autronicafire.com/products/

For detailed technical information on Phoenix Ethernet Switches, refer

to Phoenix Contact web site at
http://select.phoenixcontact.com/phoenix/dwl/dwlfr1.jsp?lang=en
t Name Part number File name

1.5 Recommendations for latest available Firmware

and Operating System

We strongly recommend to always make sure that the systems are

operated with the latest available firmware/operating system in
order to ensure optimal operation and performance at all times.nly.

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2. Safety

2.1 Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ENCLOSED WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INFORMATION.

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS, WARRANTY

DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

PRODUCT WARNINGS

THESE PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR SALE TO, AND INSTALLATION BY,
AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL. AUTRONICA FIRE AND SECURITY
CANNOT PROVIDE ANY ASSURANCE THAT ANY PERSON OR ENTITY
BUYING ITS PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY “AUTHORIZED DEALER”, IS
PROPERLY TRAINED OR EXPERIENCED TO CORRECTLY INSTALL FIRE
RELATED PRODUCTS.

A PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PRODUCT/SYSTEM MAY

ONLY REDUCE THE RISK OF EVENTS SUCH AS FIRE, SMOKE; IT IS NOT
INSURANCE OR A GUARANTEE THAT SUCH EVENTS WILL NOT OCCUR,
THAT ADEQUATE WARNING OR PROTECTION WILL BE PROVIDED, OR
THAT THERE WILL BE NO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE AS A RESULT.

AUTRONICA FIRE AND SECURITY

BATTERY OPERATED SENSORS, DETECTORS AND PANEL ACCESSORIES
HAVE A LIMITED BATTERY LIFE. WHILE THESE PRODUCTS ARE
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SOME WARNING OF IMMINENT BATTERY
DEPLETION THE ABILITY TO DELIVER SUCH WARNINGS IS LIMITED AND
SUCH WARNINGS MAY NOT BE PROVIDED IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
PERIODIC TESTING OF THE SYSTEM IN ACCORANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE USER MANUAL IS THE ONLY WAY TO
ENSURE ALL SENSORS, DETECTORS AND PANEL ACCESSORIES ARE
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

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WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUTRONICA FIRE AND

SECURITY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH
RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS AND RELATED SOFTWARE. AUTRONICA
FIRE AND SECURITY FURTHER DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS.

AUTRONICA FIRE AND SECURITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION,

WARRANTY, COVENANT OR PROMISE THAT ITS PRODUCTS AND/OR
RELATED SOFTWARE (I) WILL NOT BE HACKED, COMPROMISED
AND/OR CIRCUMVENTED; (II) WILL PREVENT, OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE
WARNING OR PROTECTION FROM, FIRE , SMOKE; OR (III) WILL WORK
PROPERLY IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS AND APPLICATIONS.

2.2 Safety Regulations

2.2.1 National Standards and Regulations

Products from Autronica Fire and Security are developed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. Any additional national or
local safety standards that apply where the equipment is installed and
operated, must also be taken into account together with the safety
regulations in the product documentation.

2.2.2 Mounting, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance

Anyone installing, commissioning, using or maintaining Autronica Fire

and Security products must follow the instructions in this handbook
and other applicable handbooks or standards in order to ensure safe
operation of the products and services.

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2.2.3 Modifications to the products

Modifications to the products mentioned in this handbook shall not be

carried out. If a fault or malfunction occurs, the product in question
shall be replaced with a new one. Contact your local Autronica contact
or dealer for further information.

Autronica Fire and Security AS disclaims all liability or responsibility for

any injuries or death, damage, faults, malfunctioning and safety risks
that may occur due to the use of a product that has been modified.

2.3 Safety Notices

Throughout this handbook you will find safety notices, warnings and
cautions.

Safety Words Symbol / Description

NOTICE
Notifies people of important installation, operation, or
maintenance information that is NOT HAZARD RELATED
CAUTION
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or could cause
personal injury or property damage if ignored

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2.4 Compliance with Standards and Directives

Our product portal http://product.autronicafire.com/certificates/
provides information about certificates, standards and approval
bodies.

2.4.1 Standards NFPA 70 and NFPA 72

To meet UL 864 installation requirements, the AutroSafe installation
must be in accordance with the following standards:
• National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
• National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72

2.5 Environment Compatibility

2.5.1 Recycling

The product is manufactured using materials and procedures which

comply with current environmental protection standards EMC, RoHS,
LVD and WEEE.

2.5.2 Disposal

The WEEE Directive

The product is considered an electronic device for disposal in

accordance with the European Guidelines. The device must be
disposed through channels provided for this purpose.

The product should not be disposed with other household wastes at

the end of its life cycle. During waste treatment, disposal and
collection, please separate the product from other types of wastes and
recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal.
Make sure to comply with all local and currently applicable laws and
regulations.

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3. Pre-installation
3.1 Location
The Fire Alarm Control Panel or Operator Panel must be located in, or
nearby, the entrance according to local regulations and in consultation
with the fire brigade.
Repeater Panels (Fire Brigade Panels and Information Panels),
Controllers and Power Cabinets must be placed according to local
regulations and in consultation with the fire brigade.

3.2 Environmental Requirements

For information on environmental requirements for AutroSafe
equipment, refer to separate datasheets.

3.3 Mounting Height / Space Requirement

To ensure optimal readability of the Fire Alarm Control Panel's
display,the recommended mounting height of this cabinet top is
approximately 175 cm above the floor. Other panels should be mounted
accordingly.

175 cm

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4. System Units – Overview

For detailed information on each system unit, refer to separate
datasheets. S
ystem Unit Description
System Unit Description

Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420

BS-420 is a complete fire alarm control panel with full

operation capabilities. The panel serves as an
operating panel for one or several defined operation
zones. All alarm handling and system features can be
controlled and monitored from the panel.

The panel provides connections for:

• 2 Ethernet ports and 2 USB host ports
• 1 RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial port for
communication with third party equipment
• 1 AutroFieldBus (AFB) interface
• 1 AlCom+ interface
• Panel Operational State output
• Power redundant

Dimensions:
HxWxD (mm): 350 x 350 x 161

Operator Panel BS-430

BS-430 serves as an operating panel for one or

several defined operation zones.

All alarm handling and system features can be

controlled and monitored from the panel.

Dimensions:
HxWxD (mm): 350 x 350 x 84

Repeater Panel BU-BV-420

The Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 serves as both a Fire

Brigade Panel and an Information Panel. Settings on a
dipswitch determine the type of panel.

The Fire Brigade Panel displays alarms and allows you

to operate alarms and receive additional information
related to the relevant operation zone.

The Information Panel serves as an indication device

only. It provides information related to the defined
operation zone(s).

Dimensions:
HxWxD (mm): 195 x 350 x 84

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Controller BC-420

The Controller, BC-420, serves as a connection unit

for the detection loop, alarm sounders, controls and
inputs.

It can accommodate up to a maximum of 12 modules.

The panel provides connections for:

• 2 Ethernet ports and 2 USB host ports
• 1 RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial port for
communication with third party equipment
• 1 AutroFieldBus (AFB) interface
• 1 AlCom+ interface
• Panel Operational State output

Dimensions:
HxWxD (mm): 350 x 350 x 161

Controller BC-440

The Controller Rack Unit BC-440 serves as a

connection unit for the detection loop, alarm sounders,
controls and inputs. It is a variant of the BC-420
Controller prepared for rack installations. Together
with the IO modules the unit will have the full
functionality of the BC-420 Controller.

Dimensions:
3Ux12HPx200mm

Power Cabinet STX Range with power supply

The Power Cabinet STX is available in three different

versions, including either a 2A, 5A or 10A power
supply. All versions have space for two 12V/18Ah
batteries (not included).

If larger batteries are required, a battery box can be

ordered separately. The battery box provides space
for two 12V/65Ah batteries (not included).

Power supply failures that may occur must be reported

to the AutroSafe panel. In order to report such failures,
an additional input module is required. Other input
modules can be used for this purpose, for example,
BN-303, BN-304 or BN-305.

Dimensions power cabinet:

HxWxD (mm): 420 x 400 x 80

Dimesions battery box:

HxWxD (mm): 534 x 465 x 268

For further information, see datasheet.

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Power Unit BPS-410

BPS-410: 24V/10A power supply

The unit includes:

Power Board BSF-400, including:
AutroFieldBus interface
115VAC /230VAC input
6 outputs 24VDC (max. 2A each)
1 fault relay output

Dimensions:
HxWxD (mm): 130 x 259 x 120

4.1 Power Supplies

The power cabinet STX Range (three variants) and the BPS-410 Power
Unit are all approved according to EN-54.

In general, the type of power supply must be selected according to

project specifications.

Note:
If BSD-330 (interface between the AutroSafe detector loop protocol and
BS-100 loop protocol) is to be used, the BPS-410 Power Unit must be
used.

Refer to chapter 6.6 and chapter 6.7 for details on mounting.

For further details, refer to datasheets for these power supplies which
you can find on the Autronica product web
http://product.autronicafire.com/products/

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5. Loop Panels – Overview

The 100-series provides the following panels and wall brackets:

Information Loop Panel (BV-110)

Mounted onto a wall bracket (UD-732).

Dimensions (mm):
HxWxD (mm): 154 x 310 x 45

Fire Brigade Loop Panel (BU-110)

Mounted onto a wall bracket (UD-732).

Dimensions (mm):
HxWxD (mm): 154 x 310 x 45

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6. Mounting Instructions
6.1 Introduction
This following chapters deal with the mounting of:
• Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 / Controller BC-420
• Operator Panel BS-430
• Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 (Fire Brigade Panel / Information
Panel)
• Loop Panels (Information Loop Panel BV-110 and Fire Brigade
Loop Panel BU-110)
• Power Cabinet STX Range
• Power Unit BPS-410

The following is delivered together with the system units:

• Fireman’s key (delivered with all system units, except for
BC-420 and BPS-410)
• Unbraco key (to lock/unlock the front panel) – (not delivered
with BPS-410)
• Plastic cap to cover the key hole (Repeater Panel only; when
Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 is to be used as an Information
Panel)
• 11 Rubber glands for entry of external cables
• Text foils

A general description of flush mounting Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 and

Operator Panel BS-430 in a wall is described in a chapter 5.10.

For information on mounting the Controller Rack BC-440, refer to

separate datasheet.
E-1676

This product contains static-sensitive devices.

Always use an antistatic wrist strap / earth bracelet to avoid any
electrostatic discharge.

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6.2 Mounting Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-

420/Controller BC-420
Instructions Remarks Illustrations
 Unlock the front panel In order to easily
access the
by turning the unbraco
mounting holes
key clockwise. when mounting
 Open the front panel. the cabinet, the
front panel should
be removed.

 Disconnect both ribbon

cables from the front
panel.

 Unscrew and disconnect Note: Do NOT

unscrew the earth
the earth cable from the
cable from the
termination block inside connection point
the cabinet. on the front panel
(PE=Protective
Earth).

 Loosen the 4 wing nuts

located on the right and
left hand side of the
cabinet, then close the
front panel, and remove
the front panel from the
cabinet.
 Mark and drill the 3 The cabinet has 3
mounting holes
holes according to the
located at the
illustration. rear. The 2 upper
holes are of key-
hole-type.

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 Partly fasten the upper

screws.
 Hang the cabinet onto
the upper screws.
 Partly fasten the bottom
screw.
 Tighten all screws.
 Feed all the external For detailed
information on the
cables into the cabinet
connection of
from the top or bottom external cables,
through the suitable see chapter 10.
cable inlets.
 Reassemble the front
panel and tighten the 4
wing nuts.
 Reconnect the cables
between the front panel
and the cabinet.

 Insert the text foils (in For detailed

description of the
the appropriate
various text foils,
language) into their see chapter 6.8.
respective positions.

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6.3 Mounting the Operator Panel BS-430

Instructions Remarks Illustrations
 Unlock the front panel In order to easily
access the
by turning the unbraco
mounting holes
key clockwise. when mounting
 Open the front panel. the cabinet, the
front panel should
be removed.

 Unscrew and disconnect Note: Do NOT

unscrew the earth
the earth cable from the
cable from the
termination point inside connection point
the cabinet. on the front panel
(PE=Protective
Earth).

 Unscrew the 4 wing nuts

located on the right and
left hand side of the
cabinet, then close the
front panel, and remove
the front panel from the
cabinet.
 Mark and drill the 3 The cabinet has 5
mounting holes
holes.
located at the
rear. The 3 upper
holes are of key-
hole-type.

 Partly fasten the upper

screws.
 Hang the cabinet onto
the upper screws.
 Partly fasten the bottom
screw.
 Tighten all screws.

 Feed all the external For detailed

information on the
cables into the cabinet
connection of
from the top through the external cables,
suitable cable inlets. see chapter 10.

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Instructions Remarks Illustrations

 Reassemble the front
panel and tighten the 4
wing nuts.
 Reconnect the earth
cable to the termination
point inside the cabinet
(PE=Protective Earth).

 Insert the text foils (in For detailed

description of the
the appropriate
various text foils,
language) into the their see chapter 6.8
respective positions.

6.4 Mounting Repeater Panel BU-BV-420

Instructions Remarks Illustrations
 Unlock the front panel In order to easily
access the
by turning the unbraco
mounting holes
key clockwise. when mounting
 Open the front panel. the cabinet, the
front panel should
be removed.

 Unscrew and disconnect Note: Do NOT

unscrew the earth
the earth cable from the
cable from the
termination point inside connection point
the cabinet. on the front panel
(PE=Protective
Earth).

 Unscrew the 4 wing nuts

located on the right and
left hand side of the
cabinet, then close the
front panel, and remove
the front panel from the
cabinet.
 Mark and drill all 3
The cabinet has 5
holes.
mounting holes
located at the
rear. The upper 3
holes are of key-
hole-type.

 Partly fasten the upper

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Instructions Remarks Illustrations

screws.
 Hang the cabinet onto
the upper screws.
 Partly fasten the bottom
screw.
 Tighten all screws.
 Feed all the external For detailed
information on
cables into the cabinet
cable
from the top through the connections, see
suitable cable inlets. chapter 9.

 Reassemble the front

panel and tighten the 4
wing nuts.
 Reconnect the earth
cable to the termination
point inside the cabinet
(PE=Protective Earth).

 Set the appropriate The Repeater

Panel BU-BV-420
dipswitch settings on
serves as both a
dipswitch S2 (Controller Fire Brigade
Board BSA-400) Panel and an
according to the type of Information Panel.
panel (either a Fire
Brigade Panel or an
Information Panel).

S2

Fire Brigade Panel

S2-1 ON
S2-2 ON
S2-3 OFF
S2-4 OFF

Information Panel
S2-1 ON
S2-2 OFF
S2-3 ON
S2-4 OFF
 If the panel is to be used The Information
Panel is an
as an Information Panel,
indication device
snap the plastic cap on only.
top of the keyhole. The plastic
covering is
delivered together
with the panel.
 Insert the text foils (in For detailed
description of the
the appropriate
various text foils,
language) into the their see chapter 6.8.
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Instructions Remarks Illustrations

respective positions.

6.5 Mounting Loop Panels (BV-110 and BU-110)

Instructions Illustrations
 Find the text foils in the relevant
language for the panel, and insert the
text foils in the correct locations (there
are two different foils in one foil kit
 Through the small hole near the slot,
use a small screwdriver or similar to
slightly bend the edge (approx. 1mm) of
each foil until the edge slips behind the
opening of the slot.
 Mount the wall bracket onto the wall.

Make sure to mount the panel onto a wall

with a flat surface in order to maintain IP
rating (IP32).

 Connect AL_Com loop cables to the

correct terminal points on connector J3:
J3-1: In+
J3-2: In-
J3-3: Out+
J3-4: Out-

 Place and centre the lower part of the

panel onto the lower part of the bracket,
then simply push the upper part of the
panel towards the bracket until it snaps
on.

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6.6 Mounting Power Cabinet STX Range

AutroSafe Release 4 provides Power Cabinet STX Range. The power
cabinet is available in three different versions, including either a 2A, 5A
or 10A power supply. All versions have space for two 12V/18Ah
batteries (not included).

To ensure proper mounting and installation, we recommended that the

manual for the power cabinet in question (2A, 5A or 10A) is read and
followed.

2A power cabinet:
http://product.autronicafire.com/fileshare/filarkivroot/produkt/dokumenta
sjon/PAK200582_02D%20STX2402.pdf

5A power cabinet:
http://product.autronicafire.com/products/fire-and-gas-detection-
systems/fg-system-units/power-supply-units/stx-5a/

10A power cabinet:

http://product.autronicafire.com/products/fire-and-gas-detection-
systems/fg-system-units/power-supply-units/stx-10a/

Note that the Power Cabinet must be mounted maximum 10 cm away

from the Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 or a Controller BC-420.

For power distribution to fire alarm controller, check the schematics

included in the datasheet for the power cabinet that is to be used.

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6.7 Mounting Power Supply Unit BPS-410

The unit can be mounted inside a rack or consol. The hole and screw
dimensions are shown below.

Note that the BPS-410 Power Supply Unit 24VDC/10A is delivered as

two separate part numbers:
• 116-BPS-410 for 230VAC
• 116-BPS-410/115 for 115VAC

The dipswitch settings on the Power Board BSF-400 (dipswitch S6-6)

determines the type of power unit.

Dip-switch Name Description

S6-6 Power Unit Type OFF: BPS-410
ON: BPS-405 (obsolete)

ip-switch Name Description

For further information on dipswitch settings, refer to 16.9. Note that
when using Power Unit BPS-410 (including a 24V/10A power supply), a
calibration procedure must be performed. Refer to the Commissioning
Handbook, Calibration Procedure – Power Unit BPS-410.

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6.8 Inserting Text Foils

 Find the text foils in the relevant
language for the panel in question
(foil sheets are delivered with the
panel).

The part numbers are indicated

below.

Example: Foil sheet for BS-420

E-2852

E-2852

E-2855

E-2856

E-2856

E-2853 E-2854

 Make sure that you are holding the textfoil the correct way.
 Bend the small flap towards the panel (as shown on the left most
illustation below), then insert the foil into the appropriate slot, and
slightly push it in as far as possible.
 The foils that are to be inserted into the slot on the righ hand side of
the panel front have a small flap which can easily be bent (along the
perforation holes).

Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 is shown in the example below.

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6.9 Cable Inlets / Outlets

When feeding the cables, use whichever is appropriate.

ø29 x 5

ø23 x 6

The illustration above shows the positioning and dimensions of the

cable inlets for BS-420/BC-420 (the uppermost illustration) and
BU-BV-420.

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6.10 Cut Out Dimensions for Flush Mounting in a Wall

The Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 and Operator Panel BS-430 can be
flush mounted in a wall.

6.10.1 Repeater Panel BU-BV-420

The illustration below shows the cabinet’s cut out dimensions. The
dimensions given include space for the cover frame.

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6.10.2 Operator Panel BS-430

The illustration below shows the cabinet’s cut out dimensions. The
dimensions given include space for the cover frame.

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7. Power Consumption
7.1 Mains Power

7.1.1 STX Power

Refer to datasheet for Power Cabinet STX and the documentation for
each variant (2A, 5A and 10A) found on the Autronica Product Web
(see links in this handbook, chapter 6.6).

7.1.2 BPS-410
The current consumption at 115V AC is 4,5A.
The current consumption at 230V AC is 1,9A.
The inrush peak current consumption is 35A.

7.2 System Units

System Unit Current Consumption

Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 156mA/27V DC (idle)
Controller BC-420 Max. 340mA/27V DC
Repeater Panel BU-BV-420 156mA/22,2V DC (idle)
Max. 220mA/27V DC (lamp test)
Operator Panel BS-430 175mA/27V DC (idle)
Max. 340mA/27V DC (lamp test)
Power Board BSF-400 85mA
System Unit Current Consumption

7.3 Loop Units

For information on the current consumption for various loop units, refer
to technical specifications provided in the relevant datasheets.

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7.4 Phoenix Ethernet Switches

A network solution (AutroNet) with more than two panels requires the
use of switches, unless AutroNet Ring Topology is used (refer to
chapter 10.6.3). Only Phoenix Ethernet switches are approved and
supported by Autronica Fire and Security AS. The switch type and the
number of switches depend on the actual installation / network design
(number of panels and the transmission length between the panels /
switches).

For detailed technical information on the power consumption for

Phoenix Ethernet Switches, refer to System Description, AutroSafe
Interactive Fire Detection System.

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8. Cable Connection Overview

Controller Board 4 -
BSA-400 J18
3 +
2 -
1 +
1
2
3
5
4 Fire Alarm
7
6
8
Control Panel
10
9 9
10 TERMINAL BS-420
Power Supply 8
7
11
12
BLOCK
6 13
Module /
BSS-310A 5 14
4 - 15
BSS-310A
BSS-311 3 -
2 +
17
16
18
1 + 19
20

The cable connection overview

shows a redundant 24V cabling Cat.5
between BSA-400 and BSF-400,
which is required for cabling
between two different cabinets.

If the 24V cabling is inside the same 1

2
AFB A
AFB A''
cabinet, redundant cabling is not 3 AFB CT A
4 AFB Earth Fault Sense
required. Single cabling is thus 5 AFB B
6 AFB B''
possible (for example, between 7 AFB CT B
A1+/- and J18/1 / J18/ 2). 8 AFB Earth Fault Sense

+
A2
-
+
A1
-
Power
PowerSupply
Cabinet
BPS-410
BP-405 +
B2 Power Board
-
+
B1
BSF-400
-

+
C2
-
+
C1
-
Batt 1 2 3
+ - + -

+ - + -
12V 12V

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9. Connecting Internal Cables

9.1 Overview – BS-420 / BC-420

Multifunction cable
XGE-1/20-40
AL_Com+ cable
XGE-1/10-50

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9.2 BS-420 / BC-420

9.2.1 AL_Com+ Connection on Controller Board BSA-400

Connector J5
Cable XGE-1/10-50

9.2.2 AL_Com+ Connection on Communication Module BSL-310

Cable XGE-1/10-50

9.2.3 Multifunction Serial Port Connection on Controller Board BSA-400

A ribbon cable is connected between the Multifunction Serial Port
Connector and the main terminal block (mounted on the DIN rail inside
the cabinet).

Connector J3
Multifunction cable XGE-1/20-40

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9.2.4 Multifunction Serial Port Connection on Terminal Block, List L1

The ribbon cable from the Serial Port Connection on the Controller
Board is connected to the main terminal block, list L1 (mounted on the
DIN rail inside the cabinet).

Multifunction cable
XGE-1/20-40

9.2.5 Multifunction Serial Port Connection Overview – BSA-400

Connection to Description Connector J3 on
terminal block Controller Board BSA-
(L1) 400
L1.1 GND J3.1
L1.2 GND J3.2
L1.3 AutroFieldBus B J3.3
L1.4 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422/RS485 A+ J3.4
L1.5 AutroFieldBus B’ J3.5
L1.6 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422/RS485 B- J3.6
L1.7 AutroFieldBus B Reference J3.7
L1.8 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422 X+ J3.8
L1.9 AutroFieldBus A J3.9
L1.10 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422 Z+ J3.10
L1.11 AutroFieldBus A’ J3.11
L1.12 Multifunction Serial Port RS-232 TX J3.12
L1.13 AutroFieldBus A Reference J3.13
L1.14 Multifunction Serial Port RS-232 RX J3. 14
L1.15 GND J3.15
L1.16 Multifunction Serial Port Reference J3.16
L1.17 Fault Relay Normal Open J3.17
L1.18 GND J3.18
L1.19 Fault Relay Normal Closed J3.19
L1.20 Fault Relay Common J3.20

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9.3 BC-440
For information on the cabling to AutroSafe Controller Rack BC-440,
refer to separate datasheet.

9.4 Internal Earth Cabling

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10. Connecting External Cables

10.1 Introduction
This chapter deals with the connection of external cables.
For more detailed information regarding the Controller Board BSA-400
and Power Board BSF-400, see Appendix.

10.2 Before Connecting Cables

• Before connecting cables, make sure that the mains power is

not connected.
• Remove fuse F8 from the power supply in all Power Cabinets.
Do not replace the fuse until commissioning of the system.
Refer to the Commissioning Handbook.

10.3 Cyber Security

To ensure cyber security, we strongly recommend that the Ethernet
ports are not part of a public internet. Also, to prevent unauthorized
personnel from accessing Ethernet connections we recommend that the
fire alarm control panels (BS-420) and controllers (BC-420) are placed
in a locked room.

10.4 Mains Wiring - Two-pole Disconnect Device

In the fixed mains wiring to the panel a two-pole disconnect device must
be provided to disconnect the equipment from the power supply when
servicing is required. Normally, this switch is a two-pole automatic fuse
located in the fuse terminal box at the premises. This fuse location must
be marked "Fire Alarm System". No other than the Fire Detection
System shall be sourced from this switch.
The isolation of the mains wiring must be of either:
• inflammability class V2 or
• the wiring has to be fixed to the cabinet separated from all other
cables

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10.4.1 115/230VAC Voltage BPS-410

Note:
The BPS-410 Power Unit 24VDC/10A is delivered as two separate part
numbers:
• 116-BPS-410 for 230VAC
• 116-BPS-410/115 for 115VAC
• Make sure to use the correct unit according to the appropriate
voltage (115/230VAC).

10.5 AutroFieldBus Connections

10.5.1 Connections to BS-420/BC-420 - Terminal Block (List 1)

Shielded cable required.

Terminal Function
L1.9 AutroFieldBus A
L1.11 AutroFieldBus A’
L1.13 AutroFieldBus CT A
L1.3 AutroFieldBus B
L1.5 AutroFieldBus B’
L1.7 AutroFieldBus CT B
L1.15 Earth

Terminal block L1 with shielded AutroFieldBus cable

L1.3
AFB Last AFB unit
L1.5
L1.7

L1.9
AFB A First AFB unit
L1.11
L1.13

L1.15

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10.5.2 Connections to Connector J2, Power Board BSF-400

S5 1 2
AFB Earth Fault Off OFF OFF
AFB Earth Fault On ON ON

J2 J26
1 AFB A
2 AFB A" 1 6
1 Alarm NO
3 AFB CT A 2 Alarm Com
4 AFB Earth Fault Sense 3 RC (Remote test)
5 AFB B 4 Fault Relay NO
6 AFB B" 5 Fault Relay NC
6 Fault Relay Com
7 AFB CT B
8 AFB Earth Fault Sense
F1 A1 F2AL
J19 F2 A2 F2AL

+ 0V
A1
S1 Reset
8 Internal Fault

10.5.3 Example of the Interconnection of Several Power Cabinets

The example below shows the interconnection of two Power Cabinets
(with BPS-410) on the AutroFieldBus. Note that the AutroFieldBus
always goes from AFB A on the main terminal block inside BS-420/BC-
420 to AFB B on the J2 connector on the Power Board BSF-400, then
from AFB A to the next unit. The cable finally returns to AFB B on the
main terminal block.

Fire Alarm Control

Panel BS-420 / J2.5 J2.1 J2.5 J2.1
Controller BC-420 / J2.6 J2.2 J2.6 J2.2
BC-440
B A B A
Power
L1.9 A BPS-410
L1.11 (Power Board
BSF-400)

L1.3 L1.5 B

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10.6 Connection of Network Cables (AutroNet)

Each panel provides two ports; Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2. AutroNet
consists of one of the following network topologies:
• AutroNet Redundant Star Topology
• AutroNet Single Star Topology
• AutroNet Ring Topology

10.6.1 AutroNet Redundant Star Topology

The illustration below shows an example of the fully redundant standard
AutroNet, where the following guidelines apply:

• Connect the Ethernet cables for Ethernet 1 to and from the

connections labeled Ethernet 1 (panels and Ethernet switches)
throughout the entire system.
• Connect the Ethernet cables for Ethernet 2 to and from the
• connections labeled Ethernet 2 (panels and Ethernet switches)
throughout the entire system.

Ethernet ports on
Controller Board
BSA-400

Ethernet 2

Ethernet 1

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10.6.2 AutroNet Single Star Topology

As an option, AutroSafe 4 allows also single Ethernet connections to
one or several panels in a system if redundancy is not required.
Ethernet 1 must always be used for single Ethernet connections.
The example below is similar to the one in the previous chapter; all
panels have redundant connections to the system, except for the
Repeater Panel, which has a single Ethernet connection.
• Between the Repeater Panel and the Ethernet switch, make
only a single Ethernet connection to and from Ethernet 1.
• Connect the remaining Ethernet cables as described in the
previous chapter

For single Ethernet connections,

always use Ethernet port 1

Ethernet 1

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10.6.3 AutroNet Ring Topology

In an AutroNet Ring Topology all panels are connected to each other
forming a closed loop. The first panel is connected to the second, the
second is connected to the third, and so on (preferably from Ethernet 1
to Ethernet 2, from Ethernet 1 to Ethernet 2, from Ethernet 1 to Ethernet
2 and so on).
A ring topology is a redundant network, as all panels will continue to
operate even with a single break or short-circuit on the ring.

Ethernet ports on
Controller Board
BSA-400

Ethernet 2

Ethernet 1

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10.6.4 Connection to Controller Board BSA-400

The BSA-400 board on all panels provides two separate 10/100Mbit

Ethernet ports. The connector is an RJ-45 modular jack, suitable for
shielded cable CAT5 which allows cable lengths up to 100m.

LED 1 Activity LED

LED 2 If ON, 100MBit/s, if OFF, 10MBit/s

10.6.5 Common Earth Connections

All panels must be connected to a common earth for EMC compliance.

Fire Alarm Controller BU-BV-420

Control Panel BC-420 / BC-440
BS-420

BU-BV-420
2x2 2x2
24V 24V

Power Operator
BPS-410 Panel
BS-430

Shielded or armoured cable must be used for the 24V DC power

supply.

Note:
For information on common earth connections for Power Cabinet STX
Range, refer to documentation listed in chapter 6.6.

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10.7 RS-485 Connections to Terminal Block, List L1

Twisted pair, shielded cable is required.
Maximum 100 Ohm resistive loss.
Maximum total length 1200m.
Maximum cable capacitance 150 nF.
Terminal block list L1
RS-485

L1.4 RS-422/RS485 A+ RS485 A+

L1.6 RS-422/RS485 B- RS485 B-
L1.16 Serial Reference Serial Reference

10.8 RS-422 Connections to Terminal Block, List L1

J3.4 RS-422/RS485 A+ RS-422 X+
RX TX
J3.6 RS-422/RS485 B- RS-422 Z-
J3.8 RS-422 X+ RS-422 A+
TX RX
J3.10 RS-422 Z- RS-422 B-
J3.16 Serial Reference Serial Reference

Schematic of port equivalent:

+5v_SER_0

TX_422_X+
Isolation

8
TX_422_Z-
10

RX_422_A+
4
RX_422_B-
6

Signal Reference
16

The protection shown in the schematic of port equivalent above is made

for 1kV High Energy Surge. In addition, the connection is protected
against wrong connections between Serial Reference and other signals
(X->Signal ref, Z->Signal ref, A->Signal ref, B->Signal ref) for voltage up
to 29V DC.

10.9 RS-232 Connections to Terminal Block, List L1

Terminal block list L1
RS-232

L1.12 RS-232 TX RS-232 RX

L1.14 RS-232 RX RS-232 TX
L1.16 Serial Reference Serial Reference

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10.10 24V Power Connections

10.10.1 Connections to Controller Board BSA-400A

24V power is supplied to connector J18 on the Controller Board
BSA-400 on all panels.

J18 From Power Board BSF-400

Redundant cabling:

Connector J18 on Description Connections to Power

Controller Board Board BSF-400
BSA-400
J18.1 +24V In 1 A1 +
J18.2 0V In 1 A1 0V
Interconnection
J18.3 +24V In 2 A2 +
J18.4 0V In 2 A2 0V

Single cabling:

Connector J18 on Description Connections to Power

Controller Board Board BSF-400
BSA-400
J18.1 +24V In 1 A1 +
J18.2 0V In 1 A1 0V
Interconnection
J18.3 +24V In 2 A1 +
J18.4 0V In 2 A1 0V

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10.10.2 Connections to Power Board BSF-400

F1 A1 F2AL
J19 F2 A2 F2AL

+ 0V
A1
S1 Reset
8 Internal Fault
7 General Fault
6
5 AFB Com

High
+ 0V

X11
A2
4 Fuse Fault
3 Battery Fault
J24 J18 2 Mains Fault

Low
X10
1 Power ON

+ 0V
B1
F3 B1 AFB Adress (H & L)
F2AL

J23 F4 B2
F2AL

+ 0V
B2
F5 C1
F2AL 1 Earth Fault Sense ON/OFF
J22 2 Battery relay (see manual)
3 AFB present
+ 0V
C1
F6 C2 4
F2AL 5 Battery present
6
1 6
ON
J21 S6 S2, Start on standby
OFF source (see manual)
C2
+ 0V

Charger +24V

Charger 0V

Earth
F8 Charger
F7 Battery
F7 F8

E-2868
BP-410/01 T10 T10
AH AH
BP-405/01 T5 T5
5 Therm.+ AH AH
4 Therm.- 5 1 J17 1 2 3 J25
3 PSF J20
BATT
-
2 -V
1 Vcon +

Output Connections Description Intended to be used for:

to BSF-400
A1 J19 +24V DC / 2A Monitored panel equipment.
0V
A2 J18 +24V DC / 2A Monitored panel equipment.
0V
B1 J24 +24V DC / 2A External equipment.
0V
B2 J23 +24V DC / 2A External equipment.
0V
C1 J22 +24V DC / 2A External equipment. 3 seconds break at initialization of
0V panel.
C2 J21 +24V DC / 2A External equipment. 3 seconds break at initialization of
0V panel.
Output Connections to

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10.10.3 Power Connection Overview

BSS-311 is required when redundant connection is used.

4 -
+

BSA-400
3 +
Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 /

J18
2 - - A2 Outputs
1 + 2 x 24VDC/2A
+
Controller BC-420

- - A1
4
BSS-310A
(BSS-311)

3 -
2 +
+ +
1
- B2 Outputs
- + 2 x 24VDC/2A
24VDC 24VDC

Ethernet
B1
switch + -

Power Cabinet BP-405

Ethernet -
switch + Power Board
BSF-400
Inf ormation/Repeater Panels
*
4 -
BU-BV-420
BSA-400

3 +
J18

BS-430 Outputs
- +
2 -
C2 2 x 24VDC/2A
+ w/interrupt
1 1 + at initialization
2 BU-BV-420 - C1 of panel.
3 BU-BV-420
4 BU-BV-420

Batt Charger
1 2 3
Power to third party 24VDC/2A + -
equipment with input
+ -
voltage 18 – 32VDC 24VDC/2A

Batt Charger
connection
24V
* External panels type BU-BV-420 and BS-430
can be connected both to output A and B.
Devide total power to both A and B.

------ Connected if needed.

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10.11 Mains Power Connections

10.11.1 Power Cabinet STX

The installation instructions from the supplier has to be followed, and the
manual can be found following the links in the table below.

Product Link to manual

Power Supply 24V/2A http://product.autronicafire.com/products/fire-and-gas-detection-
systems/fg-system-units/power-supply-
Power Supply 24V/5A http://product.autronicafire.com/products/fire-and-gas-detection-
systems/fg-system-units/power-supply-units/stx-5a/
Power Supply http://product.autronicafire.com/products/fire-and-gas-detection-
24V/10A systems/fg-system-units/power-supply-units/stx-10a/

10.11.2 Power Supply BPS-410

CAUTION
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or could cause personal
injury or property damage if ignored

Power must not be applied before commissioning, refer to

Commissioning Handbook.

When applying power during commissioning, always connect the cables

to the batteries in the power cabinet first, then power up the system
shortly afterwards by connecting the mains cable to a mains socket
(230V/115V AC) or by switching the power ON from an external main
fuse box.

Note that the isolation must be kept on the mains cable as close up to
the terminal points (L, N and ) as possible.

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11. Installing I/O Modules

11.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information on the mounting and removal of I/O
modules.

Note that the internal Power Module (BSS-310A) and the

Communication Module (BSL-310) are already mounted in a fixed
position when the product leaves the factory.

11.2 Front View of I/O Module

Front view when mounted on rail

Screw
terminal 10

Screw
terminal 1

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11.3 Mounting / Removing I/O Modules

11.3.1 General

Note! Make sure the mains power is OFF!

Note: The Power Module (BSS-310A)

must always be mounted first on the rail
- at the bottom - before any other
modules. The Communication Module
(BSL-310) is then mounted on top of BSL-310
the Power Module. If the optional Dual
Power Monitoring Module BSS-311 is BSS-310A
to be used, this module always has to
be mounted at the bottom – before (BSS-311, optional)
BSS-310A and BSL-310. Fixed Position
All other modules can be mounted in
arbitrary order on top of these modules.

When the system is to be configured at a later point, note that the

AutroSafe Configuration Tool graphically shows the first module on the
top of the figure and the following in descending order. This may be
opposite to the physical mounting, and must be taken into
consideration when configuring the system. Also note that the
configuration tool does not show the BSS-311 and BSL-310.

11.3.2 Mounting
The connection block on the I/O module must be pointing to the right
when the module is to be inserted in a BS-420/BC-420 cabinet.

 Snap the right side of the

fastener onto the mounting
rail (1), then press the module
slightly inwards (2) until the
left side fastens.

 Then, carefully press the

module downwards as far
as possible. Make sure that the module is properly connected to the
module below.

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11.3.3 Removing
 Ensure the panel is not powered.

 Unplug the connection block.

 Use a screwdriver to carefully

lift the topmost module upwards
(1) until the connector between the
modules is free.

 Use the screwdriver to slightly

bend the left side of the
fastener towards left (2) until
it loosens, then remove (3) the
module.

 If necessary, continue removing

the next one in the same way.

11.3.4 Before Connecting Cables

• Before connecting cables, make sure that the mains power is
not connected.

11.4 Data Sheets - I/O Modules

The AutroSafe User Documentation provides data sheets for I/O
modules, including a short description of the I/O module, its application,
plus technical specifications and cabling.

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12. Dual Safety Installation

12.1 Dual Safety System Overview
An AutroSafe system using the Dual Safety concept consists of a
Primary System and a Secondary System. The purpose of the concept
is to ensure that the Secondary System takes over the control of the
detection loops if the Primary System or parts of it is lost for any reason.

To achieve this, the redundant loop control interface AutroKeeper BN-

180 is required.

An AutroMaster can communicate with both the Primary and Secondary

System via AutroCom.

The connections that are to be used between the Primary/Secondary

System and the detection loops depend on distances and the number of
Loop Driver Modules/detection loops used.

12.2 Rules of Thumb

Note that these rules of thumb goes for both systems in a Dual Safety
configuration:
• Up to 6 Loop Driver Modules can be connected to one I/O stack
• Up to 12 Loop Driver Modules can be connected to one panel
• Up to 6 Loop Driver Modules can be connected to one panel
directly (one I/O stack) if the cable length between the panel’s
main board AL_Com+ port and the I/O stack is less than 3
meters.
• Up to 12 Loop Driver Modules can be connected to one panel
through AutroFieldBus (up to 12 I/O stacks). This solution has
to be used if the cable length between the panel’s main board
and the I/O stack exceeds 3 meters, but can also be used for
cable lengths less than 3 meters.

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12.2.1 Example 1: Connections Using AL_Com+ only

The distance from the Primary Panel to the Loop Driver Module is less
than 3 meters. An AL_Com+ flat ribbon cable is used between the panel
AL_Com port and the I/O stack (including the Loop Driver Module).

The distance from the Secondary Panel to the Secondary Loop Driver
Module is less than 3 meters. An AL_Com+ flat ribbon cable is used
between the panel AL_Com port and the I/O stack (including the
Secondary Loop Driver Module).

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12.2.2 Example 2: Connections using both AL_Com+ and AutroFieldBus

The distance from the Primary Panel to the Primary Loop Driver Module
is less than 3 meters. An AL_Com+ flat ribbon cable is used between
the panel AL_Com port and the I/O stack (including the Loop Driver
Module).

The distance from the Secondary Panel to the Secondary Loop Driver
Module is more than 3 meters. An AL_Com+ flat ribbon cable
(maximum 3 meters) is used between the AutroFieldBus (AFB) Protocol
Converter BSD-321 and the I/O stack (including the Secondary Loop
Driver Module). The AFB Protocol Converter is connected to the panel’s
AFB. The AFB cable length can be up to 1000 meters. Booster
equipment can be added to exceed the AFB cable length even further.

12.3 Connections Overview

There are two AutroKeepers BN-180 for each detection loop in a Dual
Safety System (see next page). One must be assigned to the Primary
System and the other to the Secondary System. The BSD-321 (if used)
must be set to the Al_Com+ protocol (default).
The AutroKeeper is physically placed between the loop controller (BSD-
310) and the detection loop (one belonging to the Primary System and
one belonging to the Secondary System) and thus controlling/providing
the loop controller access to the detection loop.

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BSD-310 BN-180 BN-180 BSD-310 BSL-310 Block BSD-321 Block
-2 -16 -10 - 12 -14 -5 3 TX 3 TX 25 TX Port 0 AFB A 9 5 AFB B
1 2 1 2
OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN
7 RX 7 RX 26 RX Port 0 AFB A’ 11 6 AFB B’
+1 +15 +9 3 3 +11 +13 +4
10 GND 10 GND 27 GND Port 0 AFB B 3 1 AFB A
-5 -14 -12 -10 -16 -2
2 1 2 1 9 CTS 9 CTS 13 TX Port 1 AFB B’ 5 2 AFB A’
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
+4 +13 +11 3 3 +9 +15 +1 1 INT 1 INT 14 RX Port 1
15 GND Port 1
16 IE Port 1
28 IE Port 0

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12.3.1 Connections – AutroKeeper BN-180

Pin Description
number
1 TTL COM Debug port (internal
use only)
2 TTL IN Debug port (internal
use only)
3 TTL OUT Debug port (internal
use only)
4 GND
5 24V IN Power In (Green LED)
6 0V IN Power In
7 FAILSAFE COM FailSafe Rel. (future)
8 FAILSAFE NO FailSafe Rel. (future)
9 OUTLOOP + To “first” Loop Unit
10 OUTLOOP - --“--
11 INLOOP + To “last” Loop Unit
12 INLOOP - --“--
13 OUT + To Loop Driver’s IN +
14 OUT - To Loop Driver’s IN -
15 IN + To Loop Driver’s OUT+
16 IN - To Loop Driver’s OUT -

DIN rail conn. 1 24V IN Power In

DIN rail conn. 2 0V IN Power In
DIN rail conn. 3 Not used
DIN rail conn. 4 Not used
DIN rail conn. 5 GND

12.3.2 Switch Settings – AutroKeeper BN-180

Dipswitch 1 determines whether the BN-180 in question is Primary or
Secondary.

Dip- Description (ON/OFF)

switch
1 “Ascription” (use one of each):
Off – Primary / On – Secondary
2 Off – Normal operation (Seen as AL_Com
unit)
On – Force Majeur (If Ascription
Primary: Active, Secondary: Standby –
automatic actions disabled)
3 When switched to On or Off the unit will
be reset within 5 seconds

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13. Cable Specifications

For the complete information on cable specifications, refer to Cable
Specifications, part number 116-P-ASIFGCABLESPEC/CGB (file name:
asafeifgcable_cgb).

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14. Service and Maintenance

14.1 Introduction
The AutroSafe Interactive Fire Alarm System provides a Log Menu,
which records all system events, i.e. fire alarms, prealarms, faults,
enablements/disablements, user operations and tests.

It is the system owner’s or authorized personnel’s duty to register all

events in a Control Journal.

During service and maintenance of AutroSafe systems, Autronica tools

must be applied.

Note that the system automatically checks all loop units with SelfVerify
functionality every single day (SelfVerify test). This test can also be
performed manually by using the AS2000 Loop Diagnostic Tool.

The loop resistance on the detection loop is continously monitored to

register a possible break or short-circuit on the detection loop. In the
event of a short-circuit in the detector cable, the short-circuit location
will be isolated as the short-circuit isolator will be activated in the
detectors on either side.

For more details regarding the Service Menu, refer to the Menu
Structure and the Operator’s Handbook.

14.2 Monthly Maintenance

Step Description √
1 Look through the log journal to find any possible irregularities.

2 Make sure that possible changes in the building structure or storage environment have not
affected the detectors’ capability to detect a potential fire.

3 Make sure that the detectors are not covered with paint or contaminated with dust or dirt.
Check the log for contaminated detectors (Service/Log menu).

4 Perform a visual inspection of the panels/cabinet.

5 Perform a simple test of display and panel functions

6 Test the sounders.

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14.3 Annual Service and Maintenance

The whole system (control panel, detectors, control functions) should be
inspected annually. An annual service inspection comprises the
following:
Step Description 

Step Description √
1 To test the panel indicator lights and internal buzzer, press and hold the Reset button for at
least 5 seconds. All indicators are lit and the buzzer is turned on. The test will automatically
stop. The lamp test can be performed in access level 1 (no use of key).

2 Test all operating keys by pressing each key (refer also to Operator’s Handbook):
All buttons will give a short "Beep" when pressed, except Mute button, Menu button and
Reset System button (plus the ones that are not supported, see below).

Mute Panel button

Silence Alarms button
Reset System button

Menu button
Close Window button

Alphanumeric keyboard

Manoeuvre buttons

Note that the left/right arrow buttons and the two buttons in the lowermost right hand corner
(indicated with a white line) are not yet supported:

3 Perform a visual and functional inspection of manual call-points and automatic detectors.
Check the log for contaminated detectors (Service/Log menu).

4 Disable any alarm transference to the Fire Alarm Routing Equipment -FARE output.

5 Activate the alarm system. Test all sounders by activating an alarm from a corresponding
manual call-point.

6 Test all control functions.

7 Activate alarms from at least one detector/manual call-point in each zone and a check that all
respective outputs are activated.

8 Test the action of any auxiliary operating functions (disabling, cancelling and resetting
buttons).

9 Check the alarm transference outputs by connecting from outgoing outputs (potential free
relay and 24V output) activated by alarm in a zone.

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Step Description √
10 Check the fault warning function from detector zones by removing a detector in each zone.
Activate a fault (remove battery fuse) and observe:
- the Fault indicator starts to blink
- a fault warning is displayed
- the internal buzzer is turned ON
- the Fault Warning Routing Equipment (FWRE) output is activated (if any)

11 Verify all conditions, i.e.:

- Fire Alarm condition
- Fire Warning condition
- Fault Warning condition
- Disablement condition
- Test condition

12 On completion of checks, ensure that only the green "Power" indicator is ON when the panel
is in its idle state (normal operation).

13 Enable alarm transference to the Fire Alarm Routing Equipment -FARE output.

14.4 Fuse Replacements

CAUTION
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or could cause personal
injury or property damage if ignored.

• Take necessary precautions to avoid short-circuiting 24V

circuits while performing service and maintenance. Make sure
to remove the output’s fuse.
• If a fuse is broken, replace the broken fuse with one that is
exactly the same.
• Refer to circuit board layout for information on the location of
fuses.

14.5 Battery Replacement and Maintenance

A capacity test of the battery should be carried out annually.
Local/national requirements apply.

We strongly recommend that batteries are replaced every 4 years, the

first time after 4 years (refer to manufacture date indicated on the
battery).

If a fault arises on the panel that cannot be rectified, contact your

nearest Autronica Fire and Security office for qualified assistance.

14.6 Testing
To ensure that the system works properly during normal operation after
commissioning, the whole system (control panel, detectors, control
functions, activation groups, activation of inputs/outputs) should be
verified.

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14.7 Safety Measures during Commissioning and

Maintenance
NOTE
To avoid unmotivated activation of release outputs on connected safety-
critical systems, it is important that service personnel physically
disconnects or disables (in the Service Menu) the safety-critical system
from the fire detection system during commissioning and maintenance.

14.8 SIL2 Approved Systems

For SIL2 approved systems, service and maintenance shall be carried
out according to the proof test intervals stated on the AutroSafe 4
Oil&Gas SIL2 (G2) certificate with registration number 44 207 11
555929-001.

14.9 Contact Information Local Service Representative

Country
Name of local service
representative
Address
Telephone number

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15. Appendix A - Controller Board

BSA_400A
15.1 Circuit Board Layout

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15.2 Location inside Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420

BSA-400

15.3 Description
The Controller Board BSA-400 is the main CPU which controls all
system functionality.

The system offers the following communication ports:

• 2 Ethernet ports for AutroNet and/or AutroCom, plus
downloading of configuration data and system software
• 1 AL_Com+ interface (loop communication)
• 1 RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial port for communication with
third party equipment (AutroCom /ESPA4.4.4/MODBUS/VDR)
• 1 AutroFieldBus (AFB) interface
• 2 USB host ports for the connection of a printer and for the
connection of a memory stick for downloading configuration
data and system software
• Interface for the connection of display and front board
• Panel Operational State output

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15.4 Internal LED Indicators

D20 D21

BSA-400 D13 D17 D3

D23 D2 D18 D15

D22 D1 D19 D16

LED Colour Function

D1 Yellow SD-Card activity indicator
D2 Yellow USB Boot Time Rescue upgrade in progress
D3 Yellow System fault LED, ON when system is locked in system fault
D13 Green AutroFieldBus TX
D15 Green NA
D16 Green Power indicator
D17 Red AutroFieldBus RX
D18 Red NA
D19 Red Serial Port activity indicator
D20 Red System reset 5V
D21 Red System reset 3,3V
D22 Blue System heart beat
D23 Blue NA
LED Colour Function

15.5 Power Input Connector J18 (screw terminal)

BSA-400

J18

Connector J18 on Description Connection to Power

Controller Board Board BSF-400
BSA-400
J18.1 +24V DC In 1 A1 +
J18.2 0V In 1 A1 0V
Interconnection
J18.3 +24V DC In 2 A2 +
J18.4 0V In 2 A2 0V

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15.6 Two-stage Push Button Reset (S5)

BSA-400

S5

• To shut down the system in a controlled manner, push less than

1 second.
• To perform a hard reset without needing to do a controlled
shutdown (the system is already in system fault condition), push
and hold down the reset button S5 (approximately 10 seconds)
until the red LED indicators D20 and D21 are lit for a short
moment and you hear a click from the relay.

15.7 USB Ports (J10, J11)

BSA-400
J10 J11

There are 2 standard USB full speed (480Mbit) host ports; type A
connector. The ports are to be used for connection of an optional printer
or a memory stick.

Each USB host port is limited to a maximum of 100mA load.

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15.8 Multifunction Serial Port Connector J3 -

AutroFieldBus and Fault Relay
A ribbon cable is connected between the Multifunction Serial Port
Connector J3 and the main terminal block L1(mounted on the DIN rail
inside the cabinet).

BSA-400

J3

Connector J3 on Description Connections to

Controller Board terminal block
BSA-400 (L1)
J3.1 GND L1.1
J3.2 GND L1.2
J3.3 AutroFieldBus B L1.3
J3.4 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422/RS485 A+ L1.4
J3.5 AutroFieldBus B’ L1.5
J3.6 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422/RS485 B- L1.6
J3.7 AutroFieldBus B Reference L1.7
J3.8 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422 X+ L1.8
J3.9 AutroFieldBus A L1.9
J3.10 Multifunction Serial Port RS-422 Z- L1.10
J3.11 AutroFieldBus A’ L1.11
J3.12 Multifunction Serial Port RS-232 TX L1.12
J3.13 AutroFieldBus A Reference L1.13
J3. 14 Multifunction Serial Port RS-232 RX L1.14
J3.15 GND L1.15
J3.16 Multifunction Serial Port Reference L1.16
J3.17 Fault Relay Normal Open L1.17
J3.18 GND L1.18
J3.19 Fault Relay Normal Closed L1.19
J3.20 Fault Relay Common L1.20

The built-in AutroFieldBus Master driver serves as a communication

protocol between the AutroSafe panel, the BSD-340 PowerLoop drivers
and BSD-321 protocol converters, plus Power Board BSF-400. It
provides a redundant field bus system with a ring loop topology.
The AutroSafe panels have one AutroFieldBus connected, and each
AutroFieldBus can host up to 31 bus units.

The AutroFieldBus has short-circuit detection/isolation technology which

ensures that only one AutroFieldBus bus unit will be lost in case
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The ring loop topology ensures that no detectors/field units will be lost
due to a single break or short circuit of the AutroFieldBus cable.

The AutroFieldBus cable is normally 2-wire twisted pair category 5

copper cables, however, fibre optic cable is possible by use of separate
signal converters. The AutroFieldBus uses the same guidelines as
AUTROLON (AutroSafe version 3.8 and earlier), in terms of cable
lengths, fibre modem and boosters.

15.9 AutroFieldBus Connections

15.9.1 14.9.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal Block L1

Terminal on BSA-400 Function Terminal Block List L1
J3.9 AutroFieldBus A L1.9
J3.11 AutroFieldBus A’ L1.11
J3.13 AutroFieldBus CT A L1.13
J3.3 AutroFieldBus B L1.3
J3.5 AutroFieldBus B’ L1.5
J3.7 AutroFieldBus CT B L1,7

BSA-400
Ribbon cable connector Terminal block L1

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15.10 Multifunction Serial Port Dipswitch Settings –

Switch S6
BSA-400

S6
ON

123

Switch RS-232 RS-422 RS-485

S6.1 Not applicable ON ON
S6.2 Not applicable OFF ON
S6.3 Not applicable OFF ON

15.11 CAN Bus Termination Dipswitch Settings - Switch

S7

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15.12 RS-485 Connections

15.12.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal Block L1

15.12.2 Switch Setting – Switch S6 and S1

Switch RS-485
Switch RS-485
S6.1 ON
S6.2 ON
S6.3 ON
S1.4 ON

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15.13 RS-422 Connections

15.13.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal Block L1

Ribbon cable connector Terminal Block L1

RS-422/1 A+ J3.4 L1.4 X+
RS-422 B- J3.6 L1.6 Z-
RS-422 X+ J3.8 L1.8 A+
RS-422 Z- J3.10 L1.10 B-
Serial Reference 0V J3.16 L1.16 0V

Cable XGE-1/20-48

15.13.2 Switch Setting – Switch S6 and S1

Switch RS-422
S6.1 ON
S6.2 OFF
S6.3 OFF
S1.1 OFF
S1.4 OFF

Switch RS-422

15.13.3 Schematic of port equivalent:

+5v_SER_0

TX_422_X+
Isolation

8
TX_422_Z-

RX_422_A+

RX_422_B-

Signal Reference

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15.14 RS-232 Connections

15.14.1 Ribbon Cable Connector BSA-400 to Terminal Block L1

15.14.2 Switch Setting – Switch S6 and S1

Switch RS-232
S6.1 Not applicable
S6.2 Not applicable
S6.3 Not applicable
S1.4 Not applicable

Switch RS-232

15.15 Serial Debug Connector J21

A standard AutroSafe programming cable XJA-029 is to be connected
to this connector. The interface uses RS-232 115,2kbaud 8N1.

BSA-400

J21

Connector Description Communication Parameters

J21.1 0V reference
J21.2 RX 115,2kbaud 8 data bit, none
parity, 1 stop bit
J21.3 TX

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15.16 AL_Com+ Connector J5

BSA-400

AL_Com+ debug
J5 Connected to Communication
Module BSL-310.

Cable part number: XGE-1/10-50

Connector Description
J5.1 AL_Com+ CTS
J5.2 0VIN
J5.3 AL_Com+ RXD
J5.4 0VIN
J5.5 Not Connected
J5.6 0VIN
J5.7 AL_Com+ TXD
J5.8 0VIN
J5.9 AL_Com+ RTS
J5.10 0VIN

15.17 LCD Backlight Connector J17

BSA-400
J17

Connector Description
J17.1 Backlight LED + 5V DC
J17.2 Backlight LED -
J17.3 Backlight LED -
J17.4 Backlight LED – 0V

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15.18 Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 Connectors)

BSA-400

J2

1 2

J1

8 1

The BSA-400 board provides two separate 10/100Mbit Ethernet ports.

Each connector has 2 built-in status LEDs; Link and Act/Speed. The
connector is an RJ-45 modular jack, suitable for shielded cable CAT5
which allows cable lengths up to 100m.

Connector Connector Description

J1.1 J2.1 TX+, Transmit Data+
J1.2 J2.2 TX-, Transmit Data-
J1.3 J2.3 RX+, Transmit Data+
J1.4 J2.4 N.C.
J1.5 J2.5 N.C.
J1.6 J2.6 RX-, Transmit Data-
J1.7 J2.7 N.C.
J1.8 J2.8 N.C.

LED 1 Activity LED

LED 2 If ON, 100MBit/s, if OFF, 10MBit/s

Connector Connector Description

15.18.1 Ethernet Straight Through Cable

8 8

1 1

Name Pin Cable Color Pin Name

TX+ 1 White/Orange 1 TX+
TX- 2 Orange 2 TX-
RX+ 3 White/Green 3 RX+
4 Blue 4
5 White/Blue 5
RX- 6 Green 6 RX-
7 White/Brown 7
8 Brown 8
ame Pin Cable Color Pin Name
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16. Appendix B – Power

16.1 Power Unit BPS-410
Note:
The BPS-410 Power Unit 24VDC/10A is delivered as two separate part
numbers:
• 116-BPS-410 for 230VAC
• 116-BPS-410/115 for 115VAC

The Power Unit BPS-410 contains the following:

• 24V/10A power supply
• Power Board BSF-400, including:
o AutroFieldBus interface
o 115VAC or 230VAC input
o 6 outputs 24VDC (max. 2A each)
o 1 fault relay output

For detailed information, refer to this chapter (Power Supply) and

datasheet.

16.2 Power Board BSF-400

S5 1 2
AFB Earth Fault Off OFF OFF
AFB Earth Fault On ON ON

J2 J26
1 AFB A
2 AFB A" 1 6
1 Alarm NO
3 AFB CT A 2 Alarm Com
4 AFB Earth Fault Sense 3 RC (Remote test)
5 AFB B 4 Fault Relay NO
6 AFB B" 5 Fault Relay NC
6 Fault Relay Com
7 AFB CT B
8 AFB Earth Fault Sense
F1 A1 F2AL
J19 F2 A2 F2AL
+ 0V
A1

S1 Reset
8 Internal Fault
7 General Fault
6
5 AFB Com
+ 0V

X11
High
A2

4 Fuse Fault
3 Battery Fault
J24 J18 2 Mains Fault
X10
Low

1 Power ON
+ 0V
B1

F3 B1 AFB Adress (H & L)

F2AL

J23 F4 B2
F2AL
+ 0V
B2

F5 C1
F2AL 1 Earth Fault Sense ON/OFF
J22 2 Battery relay (see manual)
3 AFB present
+ 0V
C1

F6 C2 4
F2AL 5 Battery present
6
1 6
ON
J21 S6 S2, Start on standby
OFF source (see manual)
+ 0V
C2

Charger +24V

Charger 0V

Earth
F8 Charger

F7 F8 F7 Battery
E-2868

BP-410/01 T10 T10

AH AH
BP-405/01 T5 T5
5 Therm.+ AH AH
4 Therm.- 5 1 J17 1 2 3 J25
3 PSF J20
BATT
-
2 -V
1 Vcon +

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16.3 Description
BSF-400 is a power monitor and controller board providing a
communication interface, AutroFieldBus. The board has also the ability
to operate stand alone with no communication. The fault relay is
energized as standard with its own watchdog.

The power board provides power to AutroSafe, AutroSafe’s existing I/O

module stacks, battery monitoring and charging, plus 24 voltage
contacts for other external equipment.

• 2 x 24V outputs of 2A to AutroSafe panel

• 2 x 24V outputs of 2A to I/O stack
• 2 x 24V outputs of 2A to third-party equipment
• 1 input for battery
• 1 input for battery charger
• Communication
• Power control for battery
• Control signals for battery charger
• All internal voltage levels are monitored
• Temperature sensor for compensation of charger voltage

BSF-400 has short circuit protection on all outputs such that a short
circuit will not affect other outputs. Batteries that are connected will be
charged with temperature compensation to ensure long battery life
regardless of temperature (within the specified operating temperature
range).

All outputs on terminations A, B and C are specified to a maximum

current of 2A. There are no minimum power ratings for the outputs. The
maximum power that may be used from each output is 2A and there is
a current limiter implemented at 7A.

16.4 Power Block Diagram – Example

A1
BSA-400 BSA-400 BSA-400
A2

BSF- B1

400 B2
BSL-310
C1 BSS-310A
A power consumption
BSS-311 account must be done
C2
to ensure that max
delivery of power is
not exceeded.
External External
equipment: equipment:
max 2A max 2A

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16.5 Batteries
The recommended cable parameter for BSF-400 is minimum 1,5mm2 /
15,4 AWG.

There is no minimum requirement for drawing power.

16.6 Power Unit BPS-410

The inputs for the battery and the charger are specified to handle up to
10A. The fuses, F7 battery and F8 Charger, shall have 10A fuses.
Batteries that are to be used with BSF-400 are Fiamm batteries with the
maximum size of 18Ah. The minimum size of batteries is 12Ah.

The maximum current that may be drawn from the batteries when the
primary power source is disconnected is 10A for BPS-410.
The maximum power that may be drawn from BPS-410 is 8A.

Fuse F7:
Maximum battery current output
I max A Charger,
when mains disconnected
Battery
8A 10A T10AH
max A Maximum battery current output when mains disconnected Fuse F7:
Charger, Battery
The maximum internal resistance for a battery connected to a BSF-400
is 0,6Ω, any higher resistance than this will be detected as a fault in the
battery by BSF-400.

NOTE: If power to the system is supplied exclusively from the batteries

(in case of a power supply failure), and the voltage is below 19V, the
Power Board BSF-400 will perform a controlled shutdown (i.e. the
power is switched OFF).

16.7 Battery Charging

The charging voltage is temperature controlled, so optimal charge for
each temperature is maintained.

Charge current is also controlled, so that the charging voltage will

decrease when the charge current reaches 2A.

A “Battery voltage too low”-warning will display on AutroSafe systems

connected to the BPS-410 via AutroFieldBus. The message will clear
when charge current drops below 400mA.

Attention: The battery temperature sensor must be placed on the

batteries. If the sensor is placed in warmer or colder places, the
charging voltage will be wrong, and lower battery capacity and/or
shorter battery life may be expected.

The charging voltage at 25oC is 27, 2 V DC.

Note that when the BSF-400 board is turned OFF and batteries are
connected to the battery termination, the leak current of the batteries is
6mA.

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16.8 Button S2 – Start on S2 on Standby Source

By pressing button S2 one second, the system can be started (without
mains source) from the battery when the battery voltage is >20V DC.

Note that, if the battery voltage is less than 20V DC, the button will have
no affect (hardware controlled).

Troubleshooting:
In some cases the voltage can be slightly above 20V DC and drop
rapidly to below 20V DC. The relay will then tend to chatter. In this
case, it is recommended that the system is not started until the battery
is fully charged.

BSF-400 V F2AL 5 Battery present

6
1 6
ON
J21 S6
OFF
S2 S2, Start on standby
source (see manual)
+ 0V
C2

Charger +24V

Charger 0V

Earth
F8 Charger
F7 F8 F7 Battery

E-2868
BP-410/01 T10 T10
AH AH
BP-405/01 T5 T5
5 Therm.+ AH AH
4 Therm.- 5 1 J17 1 2 3 J25
3 PSF J20
BATT
-
2 -V
1 Vcon +
S2:
Start on
standby source

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16.9 Configuration Settings

The BSF-400 board may be used in several different configurations.
The board is configured by means of two switches:
• Dipswitch S5 and S6 (refer to dipswitch tables,
• Rotary switches X10 and X11 - AutroFieldBus address switch.
Each
• Power Board is given a unique address.

If for any reason the settings on dipswitch S6, X10 or X11 have been
changed, the BSF-400 must be restarted by pressing the reset button
S1 for this change in order to be taken into account.

The power has two modes of user interaction; standalone (S6.3 OFF) or
with communication to the AutroSafe system.

S5 1 2
AFB Earth Fault Off OFF OFF
AFB Earth Fault On ON ON

Dipswitch S5
J2
1 AFB A
2 AFB A" 1 6
1 A
3 AFB CT A 2 A
4 AFB Earth Fault Sense 3 R
5 AFB B 4 F
6 AFB B" 5 F
6 F
7 AFB CT B
8 AFB Earth Fault Sense
F1
J19 F2
+ 0V
A1

S1 Reset
8
7 S1 Reset button
6
5
High
+ 0V

X11
A2

4 AutroFieldBus
3 Address Switch
J24 J18 2
X10, X11
Low
X10

1
+ 0V
B1

F3 B1 A
F2AL

J23 F4 B2
F2AL
+ 0V
B2

F5 C1
F2AL 1 Earth Fa
J22 2 Battery
3 AFB pre
+ 0V
C1

F6 C2 4
F2AL 5 Battery
6
1 6
ON
J21 S6 Dipswitch S6
OFF
+ 0V
C2

Charger +24V
F8 Charger

F7 F8 F7 Battery
BP-410/01 T10 T10
AH AH
BP-405/01 T5 T5
5 Therm.+ AH AH
4 Therm.- 5 1 J17 1
3 PSF J20
BATT
-
2 -V
1 Vcon +

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16.10 Dipswitch table – S5 and S6

Dipswitch table – S5

S5.1 S5.2 Function

OFF OFF AutroFieldBus earth fault OFF
ON ON AutroFieldBus earth fault ON

Dipswitch table – S6

Switch Name Comment

S6.1 Earth Fault ON: Earth fault monitoring
activated
OFF: Earth fault monitoring
deactivated
S6.2 -- NA
S6.3 AutroFieldBus ON: AutroFieldBus connected

OFF: AutroFieldBus not

connected
Note: If S6.3 is set to OFF, a
fault message will appear. The
unit will not be approved
according to EN-54-4 (psu).
S6.4 Not used NA
S6.5 Battery ON: Battery connected
Batteries must always be
connected.
S6.6 Power Unit Type ON: BPS-405 (obsolete)
OFF: BPS-410

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16.11 Connector Description BPS-410

Connector Description BPS-410
J25 Power Supply To BSP-405 (Mean Well Power Supply)
J20 Battery To Battery 27,3VDC charging
connector
J17 Temp. Not applicable. Applies to BPS-405 (obsolete).
sensor/Mean
Well Control
J26 1-3 Powernet Control wires for power supply.
control
J26 4-6 Fault Relay Fault Relay (NO, NC, com) Fault output.
J19 Output A1 24V/2A (BSA-400 Vin1 +/0V)
J18 Output A2 24V/2A (BSA-400 Vin2 +/0V)
J24 Output B1 24V/2A, general power output
J23 Output B2 24V/2A, general power output
J22 Output C1 24V/2A with interrupt at init
J21 Output C2 24V/2A with interrupt at init

The power outputs have different properties. They can all deliver 2A
each (limited by total power available).

Output Description
Output A These will always be ON. Will be turned OFF by a
short- circuit only.
Output B These are initially ON, but may be switched OFF/ON
from AutroSafe.
Output C These will be turned OFF during start-up of BSF-400
(initialization). May be switched OFF/ON from
AutroSafe. Power to I/O modules.

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16.13 Fault Relay Watchdog J26

The fault relay on the BSF-400 board has its own watchdog. If the CPU
stops for any reason the watchdog will turn over the fault relay if it is not
fed within 1 second.

If for any reason the BSF-400 restarts, it takes 5 seconds before the
fault relay is in the correct position:
• J26.4 (normally open contact): closed contact when the unit is
not
• supplied with power or there is a fault on the unit
• J26.5 (normally closed contact): closed when no faults exist
• J26.6 (common): common for fault relay

NO
CPU Watch
dog NC
COM

Note that the fault relay will not be turned over for communication faults
on the AutroFieldBus.

The green and red LED beneath the cover are indicators for AFB-RX
and – TX. Hearbeat is indicated when these LEDs are blinking
simultaneously. Rapid blinking indicates heavy traffic on the
AutroFieldBus. If the red LED is weak and the green one is not lit, there
is no communication between the BSF-400 board and the
AutroFieldBus.
LED number / Colour

LED number / Mechanic name

Colour / (E-2868)
Description
Schematic
reference
Power ON This LED signifies that the BSF-400 has power and
1. Green
will be OFF for 20 ms every second.
2. Yellow Mains Fault Will blink if power supply lacks 230V AC connection.
Battery Fault Blinking LED; for all battery faults, except when a
3. Yellow
battery fuse is blown
Fuse Fault Blinking LED for all fuse faults and also for all
4. Yellow
electronic fuse faults.
AutroFieldBus Com The LED is lit shortly if AutroFieldBus
5. Yellow
communication is received or transmitted.
6. Yellow For future use.
General Fault Blinking LED if there are one or more faults in the
7. Red
power supply system.
Internal Fault Blinking LED if there exist one or more internal faults
on the BSF-400. This includes temperature on the
8. Yellow BSF-400 out of bounds.
Internal faults are mostly PCB errors. This LED
blinks in a much faster cycle than the others.
c name (E-68)
Description
All blinking LEDs, except where otherwise stated, will blink with 0,5
seconds ON and 0,5 seconds OFF.

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16.14 Battery Resistance Measurement

Every fourth hour, battery impedance measuring is conducted.

This is conducted by lowering the PSU voltage so that all loads are
powered from the batteries for a period of 60 seconds, then a built in
resistor is turned ON for 2 seconds. BPS-410 will then measure the
voltage increase between the resistor ON and OFF and thus calculate
the battery resistance. This measurement includes the wires to and
from the battery.

The battery high resistance fault is given when the total resistance of
the battery and battery cables is:

Type Resistance
Power Unit BPS-405 0.8Ω
(obsolete)
Power Unit BPS-410 0.6Ω
Resistance
• If such a fault is given, check the cable resistance or replace
the batteries.

16.15 Electronic fuses

16.15.1 Power outputs

Power outputs A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 are protected by both
electronic and regular fuses. The electronic fuses will trip if a current
between 3.5A and 7A is drawn. The electronic fuse will turn OFF power
within approx. 10ms of a short circuit. The BSF-400 will try to turn ON
power 3 times with ~50s interval between each try.

If an external fault is not resolved, BSF-400 will not try to re-power more
than 3 times. A reset on an AutroSafe panel or pushing reset button S1
will force the BSF-400 to retry.

IMPORTANT: To be safe, remove regular fuse before troubleshooting

external faulty equipment.

16.15.2 Battery Input

The battery input is protected by an electronic short-circuit detector and
a regular fuse. If a short circuit is detected, the battery relay will turn
OFF within approx 50ms. The AutroSafe AutroFieldBus system will then
report “Battery not connected”.

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16.16 Part of an AutroFieldBus Network

As a part of an AutroFieldBus network, the power module is configured
before start-up using dipswitches, some data, for example, “Low
voltage”-warning is given from an AutroSafe configuration via
AutroFieldBus.

Diagnostic outputs are given onboard with LEDs and alarm relay, and
on AutroSafe panels with audible alarms and display messages.
The LEDs and fault relay will not indicate any failure before the
AutroSafe has AutroFieldBus connection and the AutroSafe system has
been initialized.

16.17 Power Unit BPS-410 as Standalone

In the standalone system, user input is given during installation only,
using dipswitches onboard. Set dipswitch S6.3 OFF to set the power
supply in standalone mode.

Diagnostic outputs are given onboard with LEDs and fault relay.

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17. Appendix B - Fault messages

Power Board BSF_400
Fault category: Power
Fault message Cause Remedy
BSF-400 – Power supply fault Power supply OK, but Re-insert power supply
General Fault LED blinking power supply cable(s) cables
unplugged
Power supply Replace Mean Well or
malfunction Power Box PSU unit.
BSF-400 – Mains fault Mains is disconnected, Re-insert mains plug,
Mains Fault LED blinking loss of power from mains check mains power
General Fault LED blinking source source
Mean Well PSU control Re-insert or replace
cable is control cable.
disconnected/broken
BSF-400 – Battery not connected Battery is disconnected Re-connect battery
Battery Fault LED blinking
General Fault LED blinking
Battery is short circuited Remove short circuit
BSF-400 – Battery fuse blown Battery fuse is blown Replace with appropriate
Fuse Fault LED blinking fuse
General Fault LED blinking
BSF-400 – Battery temperature sensor Battery temperature Replace battery
open circuit sensor cable is temperature sensor cable
Battery Fault LED blinking disconnected or broken
General Fault LED blinking
BSF-400 – Battery temperature sensor Battery temperature Remove short circuit
short circuit sensor cable is short
Battery Fault LED blinking circuited
General Fault LED blinking
BSF-400 Output [A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2] A short circuit or very Warning: BSF-400 will try
electronic fuse blown high current draw has to re-power automatically.
Fuse Fault LED blinking occurred on power Remove corresponding
General Fault LED blinking output. fuse before working with
faulty external equipment.
Remove short circuit and
press reset on AutroSafe
panel to reset electronic
fuse.

BSF-400 Output [A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2] The fuse is blown. Replace with appropriate

fuse blown fuse
Fuse Fault LED blinking
General Fault LED blinking
BSF-400 Output [A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2] This may occur when Insert mains to charge
voltage to low. running on battery only batteries.
General Fault LED blinking and battery voltage is
below 18V.
This warning may occur Accept fault in AutroSafe.
when a fuse is removed
from an output with no
load.

BSF-400 Battery Relay Fault This warning may occur Connect battery, or put
during start-up if a dip switch 5 to OFF

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Appendix B - Fault messages Power Board BSF_400

Fault category: Power

Fault message Cause Remedy
battery is not connected position if no battery is to
be used
The relay fault warning Replace BSF-400 board.
may occure if there is a
hardware fault.
BSF-400 Battery voltage to low This message may occur Message will clear when
under start-up when charge current drops
battery voltage is to low, below 400mA.
i.e. charging current is
>1100mA.

Fault category: Por Fau message Cause Remedy

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18. Appendix C – BP_405 (Obsolete)

18.1 Mounting Power Cabinet BP-405 (obsolete)
AutroSafe Release 4 provides a Power Cabinet BP-405 with space for
two 12V/18Ah batteries (not included). The power supply and battery
brackets are already mounted when the cabinet is delivered from the
factory.

The mounting procedure deals with the mounting of the cabinet and the
internal batteries.

Note that the Power Cabinet can be placed under and fastened directly
to a Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 or a Controller BC-420. The
position of the 11 cable inlets/outlets at the bottom of the
BS-420/BC-420 match exactly with the ones on the top of the Power
Cabinet BP-405.nstructions Remarks Illustrations

Instructions Remarks Illustrations

 Unlock the front door
by unscrewing the
door lock screws
 Open the front door.

 Mark and drill holes. The cabinet has 3 mounting

holes located at the rear.
The 2 upper holes are of
key-hole-type.

 Partly fasten the

upper screws.
 Hang the cabinet onto
the upper screws.
 Partly fasten the
bottom screw.
 Tighten all screws.

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Instructions Remarks Illustrations

 Insert both batteries in
their appropriate
locations with the
battery poles facing
up and towards the
outside of the cabinet.
 Tighten the strap
around each battery.

 Connect the black Make sure that the correct

black cable is connected to
cable from the
-
the minus pole, i.e. the one
connector on the that is connected to the
Power Board to the Power Board on the other
minus pole on the end.
uppermost battery.
 Connect the red cable
from the connector on
the Power Board to
the plus pole on the
lowermost battery.

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Instructions Remarks Illustrations

 Power must not be
applied before

!
commissioning.
 At a later stage
(during
+
commissioning)
interconnect the other POWER OFF!
plus pole and minus
pole on the batteries
with the cable.

 Locate the wire (Part Make sure that the

No. 116-XL-069) sensor itself is
connected to the securely fastened
Power Board (Therm close to the battery.
+ and Therm-), then
fasten the The length of the
temperature sensor temperature sensor
on the other end of wire must not exceed
the cable to the 3m. Make sure that
battery with a piece of the wire is not placed
tape. close to other wires
that conduct high
current, as for
example, wires for
sounder circuits,
230VAC or 24VDC.

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18.2 Power Cabinet and Power Units

AutroSafe 4 provides the following power cabinet and power units:
• Power Cabinet BP-405 (obsolete)
• Power Unit BPS-405 (obsolete)

18.2.1 Power Cabinet BP-405 (OBSOLETE)

The Power Cabinet BP-405 contains the following:
• 24V/5A power supply (BPS-405, Meanwell Power Supply)
• Power Board BSF-400, including:
o AutroFieldBus interface
o 115VAC /230VAC input
o 6 outputs 24VDC (max. 2A each)
o 1 fault relay output
• 2x12V, 18Ah batteries

For detailed information, refer to this chapter (Power Supply) and

datasheet.

18.2.2 Power Unit BPS-405 (OBSOLETE)

The Power Unit BPS-405 contains the following:
• 24V/5A power supply
• Power Board BSF-400, including:
o AutroFieldBus interface
o 115VAC /230VAC input
o 6 outputs 24VDC (max. 2A each)
o 1 fault relay output

For detailed information, refer to this chapter (Power Supply) and

datasheet.

The inputs for the battery and the charger are specified to handle up to
10A. The fuses, F7 battery and F8 Charger, shall have 10A fuses.
Batteries that are to be used with BSF-400 are Fiamm batteries with the
maximum size of 18Ah. The minimum size of batteries if batteries are
connected is 7,2Ah.

The maximum current that may be drawn from the batteries when the
primary power source is disconnected is 10A for BPS-405.
There is no minimum requirement for drawing power. The maximum
power that may be drawn from BPS-405 is 3A.

Fuse F7:
Maximum battery current output
I max A Charger,
when mains disconnected
Battery
3A 10A T10AH
Maximum battery current output when mains disconnected Fuse F7:
The maximum internal resistance for a battery connected to a BSF-400
is 0,8Ω, any higher resistance than this will be detected as a fault in the
battery by BSF-400.

NOTE: If power to the system is supplied exclusively from the batteries

(in case of a power supply failure), and the voltage is below 19V, the
Power Board BSF-400 will perform a controlled shutdown (i.e. the
power is switched OFF).

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