BN 180 AutroKeeper PDF
BN 180 AutroKeeper PDF
BN 180 AutroKeeper PDF
Features
Two AutroKeepers interface two loop controllers (Loop
Driver Modules BSD-310) to one AL_Com detection
loop by assuring non-conflicting loop access
Approved according to the requirements of the major
maritime classification societies (IACS E10)
TS35 DIN rail mounted
SOLAS (Safe Return to Port)
FailSafe Output Relay (future)
Isolated power input
Automatic addressing
Application / Description
Two AutroSafe Interactive Fire Alarm Systems using
AutroKeepers (BN-180) to access one set of detection
loops, provides a total system with a primary and a Commands may be rejected due to loop access
secondary loop control (AutroSafe Dual Safety). If, by conflicts or the standby AutroKeeper not being able to take
any reason, the primary loop control fails, the secondary over. Automatic switchover also has acceptance and
loop control will take over, and fire detection is thus rejection criteria like this.
maintained. Redundancy is achieved without introducing
two set of detection loops and thus avoiding twice the A detection loop switchover makes the active AutroKeeper
amount of cabling and detectors. standby and the standby AutroKeeper active. The
switchover time is so short that the loop units will be
The AutroKeeper is physically placed between the operating during the switchover, powered by their
loop controller (BSD-310) and the detection loop and thus internal battery capacitor (version dependent).
controlling/providing the loop controller access to the loop.
The AutroKeeper function is to make sure that only one An AutroKeeper in standby mode creates galvanic
system through one loop controller can control the isolation between its loop controller (system) and the
detection loop or part of the detection loop at the same detection loop. Thus, the two systems connected to one
time. The two AutroKeepers connected to one loop set of loops, can have different sources of power. A
will communicate using the detection loop and strive detection loop ground fault will only be detected and will
to make sure that one of the two is in active mode and the only affect the system on the detection loop's active side.
other is in standby mode. A disabled loop will set both AutroKeepers in standby
mode and leave the loop unpowered and floating.
The AutroKeepers will continuously monitor critical
parameters to ensure loop access without conflict through The AutroKeeper will normally have one 24VDC power
either the primary or the secondary AutroKeeper. As input. If power is lost, the AutroKeeper will still be
already implied the AutroKeeper giving loop access is in operational by using power provided from the detection
active mode while the other AutroKeeper is in standby loop, but it will try to leave the active state. If both power
mode. User commands are available to appeal for a sources fail, there will be a switchover if the standy
transfer of control to the AutroKeeper in standby mode. AutroKeeper is ready to become active.