Autronica BX-10 Service manual

Fire Alarm Control panel BX-10
Conventional fire alarm control panel with 4 zones (loops)
Protecting life, environment and property...
P-BX10/FE- Rev.F, 030123
Operators Handbook

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Contents
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Contents
1. Introduction ...........................................................3
1.1 About this manual .......................................................................... 3
1.2 The reader....................................................................................... 3
1.3 Other reference material................................................................. 3
2. Operating the control panel..................................5
2.1 Operating levels.............................................................................. 5
2.2 Operator mode/service mode operations...................................... 5
2.3 Keypad............................................................................................ 6
2.4 Keypad functions............................................................................ 6
2.4.1 Summary of the keypad configurations.......................... 6
2.4.2 Resetting the keypad using the C-key ............................ 7
2.5 The front panel label ...................................................................... 7
3. LED indicators.......................................................9
3.1 Summary......................................................................................... 9
4. A fire alarm is activated!..................................... 11
5. Fire alarm with delayed warning........................ 13
6. A fault arises........................................................ 15
7. Disabling/restoring ............................................. 17
7.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 17
7.2 Disabling/restoring from the front panel........................................ 18
7.3 Disabling/restoring of zones from auxiliary switches.................... 19
8. Activating the alarm delay function ................... 21
8.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 21
8.1.1 Maritime panel BX-10M ................................................ 21
8.2 Activating from the front panel...................................................... 22
9. Testing indicator lights and internal buzzer ..... 25

Contents
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10. Appendix.............................................................. 27
10.1 Summary of indicators ....................................................... 27
10.1.1 Main indicators............................................................... 27
10.1.2 Alarm – detector zones................................................... 27
10.1.3 Fault/disabling/testing - zones 1 - 4 ............................... 27
10.1.4 Fault/disabling/testing - alarm outputs........................... 28
10.1.5 Error/disabling/testing - general alarm output (BMA)... 28
10.1.6 Error/disabling/testing - general fault output (BMF) ..... 28
10.1.7 Immediate warning disabled........................................... 28
10.1.8 Fault in battery or battery fuse (F9) ............................... 28
10.1.9 Fault on power supply/charger or fuse (F8)................... 29
10.1.10 Earth fault on the control panel.................................. 29
10.1.11 System fault/controlled shut down of control panel... 29
10.1.12 Alarm sender activated............................................... 29
10.1.13 Operator level/Service level ....................................... 29
10.2 BX-10 Control Panel variants ............................................ 30
11. Reader’s Comments............................................ 33

Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 About this manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide all the information necessary
to operate all variants of the BX-10 fire alarm control panel.
* BX-10 can be supplied with variants of the system program adapted
to particular markets and special functions (appendix 8).
1.2 The reader
The manual is designed for use by those designated responsible for
operating the system.
1.3 Other reference material
In addition to this manual, the BX-10 control panel is covered by the
following documents:
Manual Item no.
Installation Manual - BX-10 Fire Alarm Control Panel P-BX-10/IE
Data sheet P-BX10/CE

Introduction
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Operating the control panel
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2. Operating the control panel
2.1 Operating levels
The BX-10 fire alarm control panel has 2 operating levels. Level 1 is
the lowest level of access and does not require a password.
The following functions are accessible within the respective operating
level:
Level Accessible functions
1
No password protection. Normal mode.
• resetting of internal audio warning device (with alarms and faults).
• testing of indicator lamps/internal audio warning device.
2
Operator code is required. Yellow OPERATOR LEVEL light comes on
indicating that the system is in operator mode.
• cancelling/reactivating of the alarm outputs
• resetting of the control panel from alarm or error status
• disabling of functions (zones 1-4, alarm outputs, control outputs)
• disabling of immediate warning (D/N function)
The operator code for operating level 2 shall include a minimum of 3
digits.
For relevant operator codes, see sub-section. 2.4.3.
IMPORTANT:
All operator code entries are confirmed by pressing this key -
2.2 Operator mode/service mode operations
Keying the operator code + enables the operator to access the
system in operator mode The system will remain in this mode for a
predetermined time (time (the default is 5 minutes after the last key-
stroke), after which it will automatically return to normal mode unless
the operator or service code is entered one more time.
Operator code: 110 +

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2.3 Keypad
The keypad comprises 15 keys and is back-lit when
the control panel records an event, or when one of
the keys is pressed.
The back-lighting will switch off automatically
about 5 minutes after the last keystroke is made.
Any fault in the keypad connection (e.g. a sticking
key) will cause the internal audio warning device
to emit a rapid intermittent sound.
2.4 Keypad functions
2.4.1 Summary of the keypad configurations
Keypad functions
Function Keypad configuration
In normal status:
(no code required)
In operator mode:
Operator code +
Cancel internal audio warning device
Cancel/activate alarm
Reset
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Disabling zone 1 1 +
Disabling zone 2 2 +
Disabling zone 3 3 +
Disabling zone 4 4 +
Disabling alarm circuits (AK1 and AK2) FAD's 5 +
Disabling control outputs 6 +
Disabling alarm output (BMA) FARE 7 +
Disabling fault output (BMF) FWRE 8 +
Disabling immediate alarm (D/N function) * 9 +
Disabling of intruder alarm (not implemented) 10 +
Lamp test / audio warning device test 30 +
ENTER (accept)
Resetting the keypad
C
* Maritime version has a 2 minutes delay.
0
C
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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2.4.2 Resetting the keypad using the C-key
The C-key is used to reset the keypad, i.e. all keystrokes subsequent to
the last use of the key will be cancelled.
IMPORTANT:
If you are unable to access operator or service mode, the problem may
be that the control panel “remembers” a previous keystroke. In such
instances, reset the keypad (press C) and then enter the code+
Operator code
The operator code will vary from country to country. The operator code
must always be confirmed with . The yellow OPERATOR LEVEL
light will come on when the control panel is in operator mode. As long
as the indicator lamp is on there is no need to enter the operator code
for each new function.
The operator code is activated 5 minutes after the last keystroke, or is
cancelled manually by entering the code anew.
Operator code: 110 + .
2.5 The front panel label
Behind the Plexiglas door cover is a label with four fields for noting the
areas of cover of the respective zones (zones 1-4). If this information
requires changing, the Plexiglas cover can be removed and the new
information can be noted in black print on transparent tape.
Refer to the BX-10 Installation and Commissioning Handbook.
2:
3:
4:
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ALARM
Test
Fault
Disabled
Power
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Alarms
Contr.
Al -outp.
Fault/Disabled/Test
Battery
Power.
Earth
Fault
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4 Fault outp. .
Operator
Imm. alarm Alarm call activated
Information
Alarm
System Zone Operator
Access code: xxx
Silence int. buzzer
Silence/res. alarms
Reset
Autronica Fire & Security
System
1:
F
ields for noting the areas of cover for the
respective zones.

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LED indicators
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3. LED indicators
3.1 Summary
The panel front comprises 24 LED indicators. The individual
characteristics and response modes for these are given in subsequent
chapters concerning the various events/functions.
In addition, a detailed description of the indicator functions is provided
in the Appendix at the back of this manual.
The instant an alarm signal is activated, the LED indicators for FIRE and
FAULT will flash in time with the intermittent internal audio warning.
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ALARM
Test
Fault
Disabled
Power
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
A
larms
Contr.
A
l -outp.
Fault/Disabled/Test
Battery
Power
Earth
Fault
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4 Fault outp..
Operator
Imm. alarm
Information
Alarm
System Zone Operator
1:
2:
3:
4:
A
ccess code: xx
x
Silence int. buzzer
Silence/res. alarms
Reset
A
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System
0
C
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6
5
4
3
2
1
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A
larm call activated

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A fire alarm is activated!
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ALARM
Test
Fault
Disabled
Power
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Alarms
Contr.
Al -outp.
Fault/Disabled/Test
Battery
Power
Earth
Fault
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4 Fault outp.
.
Operator
Imm. alarm
InformationAlarm
System Zone Operator
1:
2:
3:
4:
Access code: xxx
Silence int. buzzer
Silence/res. al arms
Reset
Autronica Fire & Security
System
0
C
987
6
5
4
3
21
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Alarm call activated
4. A fire alarm is activated!
Step Necessary action Visual Warning Status Audio Warning Status
1
Follow local fire instructions
step by step.
The red FIRE indicator
flashes.
The zone indicator(s) at the
bottom-left will flash red,
indicating in which detector
zone(s) the fire is registered
(zones 1 to 4).
The integrated audio warning
device and the sounders are
activated (control outputs are
activated).
2
Cancel internal buzzer by
pressing
The red FIRE indicator and
zone indicator(s) continue to
flash.
The internal audio device is
switched off.
Alarms and control outputs
remain active.
3
Investigate the site of the fire
and take the necessary action.
4
Go into operator mode: key in
operator code +
The yellow operator level
indicator will come on.
Note: If the system goes out of operator mode after 5 minutes, you
must re-enter the operator code +
5
Silence alarm by pressing The red FIRE indicator and
zone indicator(s) light up with
steady light.
Control outputs remain active.
Note: If necessary, the sounders can be re-activated by once again
operating .
When the fire is extinguished and all necessary repair work is
implemented (smoke is exhausted, new glass replaced in the
manual call-points, etc.), the system should be returned to
normal operating mode.
6
Reset the system by pressing
The red FIRE indicator and
zone indicator(s) go out.
Note: If a detector zone remains in alarm status after resetting the
system, the alarm will be activated again. In such an instance
the above steps must be repeated.
One or more detectors/manual call-points send an alarm signal from a detector zone.
The red FIRE indicator light flashes.
Red flashing zone lights
indicate the activated
detector zone(s).
Internal buzzer is activated.
All alarm units linked to the panel are activated (1 sec.
ON , 1 sec. OFF)
*Continuous alarm si
g
nal for maritime version
Audio/visual characteristics:
0.5 sec. ON – 0.5 sec. OFF
Continuous signal on BX-10M
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Fire alarm with delayed warning
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ALARM
Test
Fault
Disabled
Power
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Alarms
Contr.
Al -outp.
Fault/Disabled/Test
Battery
Power
Earth
Fault
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4 Fault outp.
.
Operator
Imm. alarm
InformationAlarm
System Zone Operator
1:
2:
3:
4:
Access code: xxx
Silence int. buzzer
Silence/res. al arms
Reset
Autronica Fire & Security
System
0
C
987
6
5
4
3
21
BX-10
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R
Alarm call activated
5. Fire alarm with delayed warning
Step Necessary Action Visual Warning Status Audio Warning Status
1
Follow local fire instructions
step by step.
The red FIRE indicator
flashes.
One of the red zone indicators
at the bottom-left will flash to
indicate in which detection
zone the fire is detected (zone
1, 2, 3 or 4).
The integrated audio warning
device is activated.
Note: Five-minute alarm delay starts (two minute alarm delay applies
to maritime version).
Immediate alarms are disabled during the delay period.
The yellow DISABLING indicator comes on, together with the
yellow IMMEDIATE WARNING DISABLED indicator.
If an alarm is given from two or more detectors or detection
zones simultaneously, the alarm outputs will be activated
immediately, i.e. the alarm delay will be interrupted.
2
Silence internal buzzer by
pressing
The red FIRE indicator and
zone indicator will continue to
flash.
The internal buzzer is
switched off.
Note: The yellow DISABLING indicator and IMMEDIATE
WARNING DISABLED indicator will remain on.
3
Investigate the fire.
(Continued on next page…..)
One or more detectors/manual call-points send an alarm signal from a detection zone in a
situation where alarm delay is activated (immediate warning disabled, see Chap. 8).
NOTE: If an alarm is activated from two or more detection zones simultaneously, the alarm
outputs and alarm transference will be activated immediately, i.e. the alarm delay will be
cancelled. The same activation will appear if a manual call point is operated in a zone.
The red FIRE indicator flashes.
Red flashing zone lights
indicate which detector
zone(s) are involved.
The integrated audio
warning device is
activated.
The yellow DISABLING indicator comes on
when immediately warning is disabled.
*This does not applies on the maritime version
(Appendix 10.2).
Audio/visual characteristics:
0.5 sec. ON – 0.5 sec. OFF
The yellow LED
indicator for
IMMEDIATE
WARNING
DISABLED comes on.

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4
The next step in the procedure will depend on whether or not there really is a fire.
Step should be followed if there isn’t a fire, step if there is a fire.
4a
If there is not a fire;
go into operator mode: key in
operator code +
The yellow
operator level
indicator will
come on.
5a
Reset the system by operating The red FIRE
indicator and
zone indicator
will go out.
4b
If there really is a real fire,
implement the necessary
measures. Activate the fire
alarm and alert the fire
department by activating the
nearest manual call-point.
The red FIRE indicator and
zone indicator will continue to
flash. The yellow
DISABLING indicator and
the IMMEDIATE WARNING
DISABLED indicator will
continue on.
All sounders will be switched
on.
General alarm output will be
activated.
Note: When the fire is extinguished and all necessary repair work is
complete (the smoke is exhausted, new glass replaced in the
manual call-points, etc.), the system may be returned to normal
operating mode again.
5b
Go into operator mode: key in
operator code +
The yellow operator level
indicator will come on.
Note: If the system goes out of operator mode after 5minutes, you
must re-enter the operator code +
6b
Silence alarm by pressing The red FIRE indicator and
the zone indicator(s) will
come on with a steady light.
All sounders will be switched
off.
General alarm output remains
activated.
Note: If necessary, the sounders may be re-activated by pressing
again.
7b
Reset the system by pressing The red FIRE indicator and
zone indicator(s) will go out.
Note: If a detector zone remains in alarm status after resetting the
system, the alarm will be activated again. In such an instance
the above steps must be repeated.
4a
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4b
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A fault arises
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ALARM
Test
Fault
Disabled
Power
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Alarms
Contr.
Al -outp.
Fault/Disabled/Test
Battery
Power
Earth
Fault
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4 Fault outp.
.
Operator
Imm. alarm
InformationAlarm
System Zone Operator
1:
2:
3:
4:
Access code: xxx
Silence int. buzzer
Silence/res. al arms
Reset
Autronica Fire & Security
System
0
C
987
6
5
4
3
21
BX-10
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Alarm call activated
6. A fault arises
Step Necessary Action Visual Warning Status Audio Warning Status
1
Check the error indicators on
the panel and determine which
fault is reported.
The yellow common FAULT
indicator will flash in the
event of an error/fault. One or
more of the yellow flashing
error indicators will indicate
which type of fault has arisen.
The internal buzzer will be
activated.
2
Silence internal buzzer by
pressing
The yellow common FAULT
indicator and the yellow
FAULT indicator below will
continue to flash.
The internal buzzer will
switch off.
3
Call the system administrator or
engineer and implement all
necessary repair work.
Note: When the error is rectified the system requires resetting.
4
Go into operator mode: key in
operator code +
The yellow operator level
indicator will come on.
5
Reset the system by pressing The yellow common FAULT
indicator and the yellow fault
indicator below will go out.
Note: If an error continues after resetting the system, the panel will
indicate an error again. In such an instance the above steps
must be repeated.
Note: If an alarm arises when the system is in fault status, the visual and audio characteristics (0.5 sec.
ON/1.5 sec. OFF) will change to the characteristics for fire (0.5 sec. ON/0.5 sec. OFF). When the
alarm is rest (RESET ALARM), the visual characteristics for fault status will resume and the
buzzer will switch off.
On or more faults occur. The panel indicates which type of error(s) has arisen.
The integrated audio warning device
is activated.
The common yellow FAULT
indicator flashes in the event of
a fault.
One or more of the yellow flashing fault indicators in the
FAULT/DISABLING/TEST field will indicate which
type(s) of fault has arisen. The fault could be in:
• Loop cable (detector zone) – break, high current
consumption or short-circuit
• Sounder output – break or short-circuit
• Blown fuse for alarm/error output.
• External communication -modem/telephone line
• Battery
• Power supply – charger, mains connection
• Earth fault
• System fault
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Audio/visual characteristics:
0.5 sec. ON – 1.5 sec. OFF

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Disabling/restoring
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7. Disabling/restoring
7.1 Introduction
All disabling/restoring (of zones, alarm outputs, control outputs and
alarm transmissions) can be implemented from the control panel using
the keys 1-8 followed by when the panel is in operator mode, see
Chap. 7.2.
Each of the four detector zones can also be disabled via auxiliary
disabling switches.
IMPORTANT: When a zone (detector loop) is disabled the detectors
will be disabled while manual call-points will continue to be active.
If a zone is disabled using an external switch, it will not be possible to
restore the zone from the front panel.
NB!
All disabling will be restored automatically after a 24-hour time lapse
(12 hours for immediate alarm and 12 and 24 hours for all other
disablement’s).
* Disabled zones in the BX-10 system designed for agricultural use
will be automatically restored after 4 hours.
* Disables zones in the BX-10M (Maritime version) will not be
restored automatically.

Disabling/restoring
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ALARM
Test
Fault
Disabled
Power
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Alarms
Contr.
Al -outp.
Fault/Disabled/Test
Battery
Power
Earth
Fault
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4 Fault outp.
.
Operator
Imm. alarm
InformationAlarm
System Zone Operator
1:
2:
3:
4:
Access code: xxx
Silence int. buzzer
Silence/res. al arms
Reset
Autronica Fire & Security
System
0
C
987
6
5
4
3
21
BX-10
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Alarm call activated
7.2 Disabling/restoring from the front panel
Step Necessary Action Visual Warning Status Audio Warning Status
1
Key operator code + The yellow OPERATOR
LEVEL indicator will come
on.
Note: In operator mode, the keys numbered 1-8 represent the
following disabling operations:
Key 1: disabling of zone 1
Key 2: disabling of zone 2
Key 3: disabling of zone 3
Key 4: disabling of zone 4
Key 5: disabling of alarm outputs (AK1, AK2)
Key 6: disabling of control outputs
(zone outputs 1-4, AUX 1 and 2, fire doors)
Key 7: disabling of alarm outputs (BMA) FARE
Key 8: disabling of fault output (BMF) FWRE
Key 9: disabling of immediate warning (delayed alarm)
Note: With delayed alarm (D/N mode), the yellow common
DISABLING indicator and yellow DISABLING IMMEDIATE
WARNING indicator will come on.
2
Press the
respective key (1-8) +
The yellow common
DISABLING indicator will
come on.
One (or more) of the yellow
indicators in the
FAULT/DISABLING/TEST
field will come on indicating
the type of disabling.
Note:
Restoring functions:
The yellow common DISABLING indicator and indicator for
the respective function will go out as soon as the function is
cancelled, i.e. when the function is manually restored.
Functions are restored manually by implementing the same
procedure for the function concerned. E.g. zone 1 is restored by
keying 1 + .
In this example the yellow LED indicator for ZONE 1 will go
out.
Automatic safety restoring
All disabling, except disabling of immediate warning, will be
automatically restored after a 24-hour time lapse. Disabling of
immediate warning will be restored after 12 hours.
* Agricultural version is automatically restored after 4 hours
(special requirement).
The common yellow
DISABLING indicator
will come on.
One (or more) of the
yellow indicators in the
FAULT/DISABLING/T
EST field will come on
indicating the type of
disabling.
The operator can disable one or more zones (detector loops 1-4), alarm outputs, control outputs,
and/or general alarm and error outputs.
Restoration is implemented manually following the same procedure.
The yellow
OPERATOR LEVEL
indicator will come on.