Autronica AutroSafe Self Verify BSL-336 User manual

Interfacing Voyage Data Recorder
Systems
AutroSafe VDR Interface BSL-336
Protecting life, environment and property...
116-P-BSL336/EE, RevA 2007-01-25

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................3
1.1 About the Handbook ......................................................................... 3
1.2 The Reader ....................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Reference Documentation ...................................................... 3
1.3 IEC Standard requirements............................................................... 3
2. Description ........................................................................4
2.1 Dimensions........................................................................................ 4
2.2 Specifications .................................................................................... 5
2.3 Indicators and buttons....................................................................... 6
2.4 Connectors ........................................................................................ 7
3. Installation.........................................................................8
3.1 Pre-Requisites for Installation of BSL-336 ........................................ 8
3.2 Requirements .................................................................................... 8
3.3 Standard Communication Parameters.............................................. 8
3.4 EAU-321 Serial Communication Board............................................. 9
3.4.1 Jumper Settings — EAU-321.................................................. 10
3.4.2 Termination by use of ribbon cable and standard screw
terminal block.......................................................................... 11
3.4.3 Termination by use of cable XBA-055 .................................... 12
4. BSL_336 Installation.........................................................13
4.1 Two Types of Installation .................................................................. 13
4.1.1 Panel-Internal Installation ....................................................... 13
4.1.2 Panel-External Installation ...................................................... 13
4.2 Connections ...................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Power ...................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Connection with EAU-321 connection block........................... 14
4.2.3 Connection with EAU-321 and cable XBA-055 ...................... 15
4.3 AutroSafe Configuration.................................................................... 16
5. Important Considerations ................................................17
5.1 Naming Conventions......................................................................... 17
5.2 Characters, Symbols and Text.......................................................... 18
5.3 AutroSafe Configuration.................................................................... 18
5.3.1 Fire-Door Setup ...................................................................... 18
5.3.2 AutroSafe Time ....................................................................... 19
5.4 Ensuring VDR Compatibility.............................................................. 19
5.4.1 NMEA Strings.......................................................................... 19
5.4.2 VDR Baud Rate ...................................................................... 19
5.4.3 Status Update ......................................................................... 19

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6. Configuring BSL_336 .......................................................20
6.1 Settings on the Panel Front............................................................... 20
6.2 Service-Computer-Based Configuration ........................................... 20
6.3 The Service port commands ............................................................. 21
6.3.1 Syntax ..................................................................................... 21
6.3.2 List of commands.................................................................... 21
6.4 #ShowCfg - Show Configuration....................................................... 22
6.5 #EraseCfg - Erase Config ................................................................. 22
6.6 #CfgBaud - Set Baud Rates.............................................................. 22
6.7 #CfgPeriod - Set Reporting Periods.................................................. 23
6.8 #CfgTalker - Set Talker Identification................................................ 23
7. Testing BSL_336...............................................................24
7.1 #dm0x10 – Trace AutroCom and VDR Messages............................ 24
7.2 #DoAlive – Send Alive Event ............................................................ 24
7.3 #DoStatus – Send Periodic System Status....................................... 25
8. Log Strings........................................................................26
8.1 String Definition ................................................................................. 26
8.1.1 Talker Identifier ....................................................................... 26
8.1.2 Equipment Indicators/numbers ............................................... 26
8.1.3 ALA —System Faults.............................................................. 29
8.1.4 DOR — Door Status Detection ............................................... 29
8.1.5 EVE — General Event Message ............................................ 32
8.1.6 FIR – Fire Detection................................................................ 37
8.1.7 Periodic Report ....................................................................... 39
8.2 Testing Output with HyperTerminal................................................... 41
8.3 Testing the Final Setup ..................................................................... 43
9. Reader’s Comments .........................................................45

Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 About the Handbook
This handbook provides all necessary information required to install
and commission the BSL-336 VDR interface for AutroSafe Fire-
detection systems.
1.2 The Reader
This handbook is designed for Autronica Fire and Security service
personnel, VDR supplier and classification societies.
1.2.1 Reference Documentation
In addition to this handbook, Autronica Fire and Security offers the
following documentation:
• 116-P-BSL336/CE Datasheet
1.3 IEC Standard requirements
According to ISO6112-1, the manual is required to contain the
following information:
a) Identification of lines A and B. Re. chapter 4.2
b) The output-drive capability as a talker. BSL-336 uses
standard RS422 integrated circuits. RS422 is by definition
identical to ITU-T X.27/V.11
c) A list of sentences transmitted as a talker. Re chapter 8.1
d) The load required as a listener. NOT APPLICABLE
e) A list of sentences required as a listener. NOT APPLICABLE
f) The current hardware and software version
a. VDR Converter BSL-336, HW version 3
b. Software release: 1.00
Re. chapter 3.1 – 3.2
g) Electrical description of the talker output. Ref. b) above.
h) Version number and time of update of the standard for which
compliance is sought. Re. chapter 2

Description
2. Description
The Autronica BSL-336 voyage-data-recorder interface allows
AutroSafe series fire-detection panels to be connected to voyage data
recorders (VDR), so that information from the fire-detection system is
recorded.
The VDR interface is in compliance with:
• IEC 61162-1 and IEC-61162-2 First edition 1998-09 Maritime
Navigation and Radio-Communication Equipment and
Systems. Second edition, 2000-7
• IEC PAS 61162-102 Extra Requirements for the Voyage Data
Recorder. Pre-standard, first edition, 2003-12
2.1 Dimensions
99
120
45
114.5
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Description
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2.2 Specifications
Physical
Dimensions (mm) 114,5 x 120 x 45 (HxDxW)
Weight 250g
Mounting TS-35 DIN-rail (internally or externally to AutroSafe
panels)
Interface
Ports Two asynchronous ports
VDR-
communication
Port 0
38400 baud, 8, N, 1
RS-232/RS-422
AutroSafe
communication
Port 1
19200 baud, 8, N, 1
RS-232
Service computer Service port
115200 baud, 8, N, 1
RS-232
Cable Terminals Screw connection, maximum 2.5mm2cable
Interface Options
Port 0 (to VDR) RS-422 (maximum length 1000m)
Port 1 (to EAU-
321)
RS-232 (maximum length 10m)
Power
Power Supply
(from AutroSafe)
18–32V DC
Current
Consumption
Typically 150–200mA @ 24V DC
Environmental
Operating
temperature
–10–+60°C
Storage
temperature
–25–+70°C
Relative humidity
(operating and
storage)
10–95%, RH (non-condensing)
Level of Protection IP-20
EMC Compliance
Emissions EN 50081-2 (94)
Immunity EN 50082-2 (95)

Description
2.3 Indicators and buttons
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Reset switch
Address switches
BCD
HIGH
BCD
LOW
PWR FLT. ST0 TX1 RX1 TX0 RX0 AFB: TX RX ST1
1234567
ON
S1 S2
1234567
ON
Service-Port Connector
(
Cable XJA-029
)
S1=Port 1, S2=Port 0
= Switch in ON position
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Name Colour Description
PWR Green Steady on: Power OK
Note: The LED flickers slightly once every
second. This is an indication that the software
is running.
FLT Red Pulsating: Fault
The reason for the fault will normally be
presented on the AutroSafe display as a fault
from BSD-336.
The Fault LED will also flash if the AutroSafe
communication is lost.
ST0 Yellow Pulsating: Sending AutroSafe events to VDR.
Application level indicator: The BSL-336
queues AutroSafe events, and this LED can
be lit continuously in periods with high traffic.
TX1 Green Pulsating: AutroCom data sent to AutroSafe
RX1 Red Pulsating: AutroCom data received from
AutroSafe.
TX1/RX1: As a minimum, there will be
communication every 3 seconds with a brief
flash in both LEDs.
TX0 Green Pulsating: NMEA data sent to VDR
RX0 Red Not in use
AFB TX Not in use
AFB RX Not in use
AFB
ST1
Not in use
S1 DIP-switches for port 1 (to AutroSafe)
(S1.4 ON)
S2 DIP-switches for port 0 (to VDR)
(S2.1 – S2.2 – S2.5 ON)

Description
2.4 Connectors
The plug-in screw terminals are numbered 1 – 32.
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Terminal
Function
Terminal
Function
1 NC 17 RX, RS-422_A+, Port 0
2 NC 18 RX, RS-422_B-, Port 0
3 NC 19 TX, RS-422_X+, Port 0
4 NC 20 TX, RS-422_Z-, Port 0
5 NC 21 TX, RS-232, Service Port*
6 NC 22 RX, RS-232, Service Port*
7 NC 23 RS-232, Signal Reference
Service Port*
8 NC 24 NC
9 NC 25 TX, RS-232, Port 0
10 NC 26 RX, RS-232, Port 0
11 NC 27 Signal Reference, Port 0
12 NC 28 Instrument Earth, Port 0
13 TX, RS-232, Port 1 29 +24V DC Input
14 RX, RS-232, Port 1 30 0V DC Input
15 Signal Reference Port 1 31 Instrument Earth, common
16 Instrument Earth Port 1 32 Protective Earth, common
* Additional service port connection on 3-pin plug connector by use of
service cable XJA-029
Connection 1–8
Connection 9–16
Connection 17–24
Connection 25–32
145 8
912 13 16

Installation
3. Installation
The following system blocks are referred to in this document:
AutroSafe
Fire-
A
larm
Panel
EAU-321
Serial
comm..
BSL-336
VDR-
converter
VDR
Autronica Interface equipment
3.1 Pre-Requisites for Installation of BSL-336
• AutroSafe system software version 3.4.1 or later (earlier
versions of the system may function, but are not certified for
use with BSL-336 by Autronica Fire and Security)
• AutroSafe Serial-Communication Board EAU-321 — port 1 or
2 (See section 3.4 and control the jumper setting in chapter
3.3.1)
3.2 Requirements
• Service computer; to run software
• BSL-336 software CD, contains AutroCom test software and
documentation
• Relevant test cables; to connect service computer to BSL-
336.
o XJA-029 (configuration)
o XJA-037 (control of VDR data)
3.3 Standard Communication Parameters
The BSL-336 is delivered from the factory containing the following
communication parameters:
• Port 0, to VDR: 38400 baud, 8 data bit, none parity, 1 stop bit
• Port 1, to AutroSafe: 19200 baud, 8 data bit, none parity, 1
stop bit
• Service port, to service PC: 115200 baud, 8 data bit, none
parity, 1 stop bit
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Installation
3.4 EAU-321 Serial Communication Board
The BSL-336 requires that the EAU-321 Serial-Port Communications
Board is installed in the relevant AutroSafe panel; this allows the
AutroSafe panel to communicate with BSL-336 using RS-232 on port
1 or 2.
The EAU-321 Serial-Port Communications Board, when installed, is
located as per figure:
Communications boards:
LON-Interface board EAU-310 (if installed)
Serial-Port Communication Board EAU-321
Panel front
Processor
board
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3.4.1 Jumper Settings — EAU-321
Note that J5 determines port 1, and J6 determines port 2; in an
application where port 1 is in use by other equipment, then J6 should
be set as shown in the diagram, to allow connection of BSL-336.
Important: Note the port used, it is important that the physical
port used and the port you configure in the software be in
agreement.

Installation
3.4.2 Termination by use of ribbon cable and standard screw terminal
block
EAU-321
J3
XGK-1/20-30
Port 1 and 2
2
4
20
1
3
19
5 (Tx)
9 (GND)
3 (Rx)
Terminal Block
The drawing shows an EAU-321 Port 1-connection. EAU-321 Port 2
may be used with connection terminals 13, 15 and 19.
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Installation
3.4.3 Termination by use of cable XBA-055
Ribbon cable XBA-055 can be connected directly to the screw
terminal on BSL-336.
EAU-321
Port 1
Port 1
13
14
15
Tx
Rx
GND
RS-232
1
20
Port 2
3 (Rx)
5
(Tx)
9
Cable XBA-055
BSL-336
Cross section of EAU-321
XBA-055
Note: Use the upper row of connection pins on the EAU-321
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BSL_336 Installation
4. BSL_336 Installation
BSL-336 may be installed in one of two ways: internally or externally
to the panel to which it is connected.
4.1 Two Types of Installation
4.1.1 Panel-Internal Installation
Connect BSL-336 to the relevant port on the installed EAU-321 board.
Install the unit directly onto the panel-internal DIN-rail. The module is
powered by the internal 24V DC power supply.
4.1.2 Panel-External Installation
The module can also be placed on an external DIN-rail and powered
from AutroSafe or with an external 24V DC power supply. Connect the
unit to the relevant port on the installed EAU-321 board. RS-232
distance limitations apply — i.e. maximum 10 metres. If longer
distances are required, a modem and shielded cable are
recommended (port 1 is insulated to prevent ground fault problem).
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BSL_336 Installation
4.2 Connections
4.2.1 Power
Important: If you connect the power supply to the wrong terminals,
the unit may be damaged. BSL-336 and EAU-321 must be connected
to the AutroSafe power supply in the way described in the following
figure:
4.2.2 Connection with EAU-321 connection block
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BSL_336 Installation
4.2.3 Connection with EAU-321 and cable XBA-055
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BSL_336 Installation
4.3 AutroSafe Configuration
Create installation file by following the procedure outlined below.
Start AS Configuration Tool
Graphical view opensFile>Open… Choose configuration file
(example: ThisSite.ac)
"Add Unit(s)" dialogue opensRight-click the panel in which EAU-321 is installed Choose "Add…"
"Add Unit(s)" dialogue closes; return to graphical viewSelect "Autrocom Serial" Click "Add"
Select AUTROCOM_SERIAL, Autrocom Serial
Edit properties list to reflect the following:
AutroComPassWord: Local password (9999)
Description: Enter if required
Local Mode Report: Report as communication fault
Serial port on card: Serial port used on EAU-321 for BSL-336 connectivity
Baud rate: 19200
AutroComType Serial: SERIAL_SLIDING_WINDOW
Name: Voyage Data Recorder
View>Operation Zones Operation Zones dialogue opens
Connect Unit dialogue opensRight-click topmost Operation Zone Select "Connect…"
In left pane, select "Autrocom Serial" In right pane, select "Serial Interface for VDR Unit" Click "Connect"
Save file
Click "Open"
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Important Considerations
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5. Important Considerations
5.1 Naming Conventions
We suggest that the point tag names, zone names, etc. used in the
AutroSafe configuration are systematized to simplify the task of
reading VDR data. We suggest that the following schema be used:
• Point tag defines electrical location (for example,
node/loop/loop unit)
• Detection zone defines geographical location (for example,
zone/floor/room/etc.)
This system allows the VDR to record data in a readable way,
recording fire alarms from detectors with the point tag and detection-
zone name. Note that the following limitations are in place:
• AutroSafe limits:
o Point tags to 24 characters
o Detection-zone names to 34 characters
• The “description field” in the string sent to the VDR is limited
to 44 characters
Obviously, if a point tag and detection-zone name are filled to their
maximum number of characters, some information may be lost in the
string transmitted to the VDR unit; it is therefore recommended that
the tag and detection zone names be kept as short as possible.
This is not problematic because the string transmitted to the VDR is
structured so that an alarm from a detector will be shown with both
point-tag name and the detection-zone name; this means that the
detection-zone information will always be present in the log, even if
the detection-zone name is 34 characters in length.
The “description text” field in the FIR sentence contains 44 characters.
The point-tag name contains maximum 24 characters, and the
detection-zone name contains maximum 34 characters (spaces at the
end of the texts are removed). Parts of the detection-zone name may
be lost if both names are long. Note that the detector event will be
followed by a detection-zone event, and that this detection-zone event
contains only the detection-zone text (which will always fit in the
description text field).

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5.2 Characters, Symbols and Text
The IEC61162-1 (NMEA-0183) defines the following reserved
characters, which should be avoided in AutroSafe names
(replacement text can be found in the column to the right):
Reserved Characters
HEX Description Replaced by
$0x24 Start of string delimiter S0x53
*0x2A Checksum field delimiter #0x23
,0x2C Field delimiter ;0x3B
!0x21 Reserved for future use I0x49
\5C Reserved for future use
(\ in AutroSafe is Norwegian Ø)
O0x4F
^5E Code delimiter for HEX representation of ASCII
characters (^in AutroSafe is Swedish Ä)
A0x41
~7E Reserved for future use
(~in AutroSafe is Swedish ä)
a0x61
In addition, ";" (semicolon) is a reserved character in AutroCom and
must be avoided in AutroSafe name texts.
5.3 AutroSafe Configuration
The following sections detail configuration details for AutroSafe;
following these guidelines will ensure that all relevant data will be
logged to the VDR.
5.3.1 Fire-Door Setup
Because maritime applications require variant setups for fire doors,
certain fire-door events may not be logged by the fire-alarm system
and cannot be transmitted to VDR.
The VDR logs all movements of fire doors handled by BN-320/2,
including faults reported because the door has not closed within the
pre-set time limit.
In some “watertight” applications, the fire door is normally open and
BN-320/2 is solely used to monitor a fire door (an external system is
responsible for closing the door). In such applications, AutroSafe will
not register a fault if the door remains open; consequently, no error
will be transmitted to the VDR.