Autronica BX-10 Operator's Handbook 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

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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 key­stroke), after which it will automatically return to normal mode unless
the operator or service code is entered one more time.

Operator code: 110 +

Operating the control panel

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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

98

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

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(always accessible

)

(always accessible

)

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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.

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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 Fi re & 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.

s

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

utronica Fire & Securit

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System

0

C

98

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

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R

A

larm call activated

LED indicators

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A fire alarm is activated!

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s

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

Informatio nAlarm

System Zone

Operator

1:

2:

3:

4:

Access code: xxx

Silence int. buzzer

Silence/res. alarms

Reset

Autronica Fire & Security

System

0

C

987

6

5

4

3

21

BX-10

R

R

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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LED indicators

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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

Informatio nAlarm

System Zone

Operator

1:

2:

3:

4:

Access code: xxx

Silence int. buzzer

Silence/res. alarms

Reset

Autronica Fire & Security

System

0

C

987

6

5

4

3

21

BX-10

R

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.

Fire alarm with delayed warning

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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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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

Informatio nAlarm

System Zone

Operator

1:

2:

3:

4:

Access code: xxx

Silence int. buzzer

Silence/res. alarms

Reset

Autronica Fire & Security

System

0

C

987

6

5

4

3

21

BX-10

R

R

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

R

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

Informatio nAlarm

System Zone

Operator

1:

2:

3:

4:

Access code: xxx

Silence int. buzzer

Silence/res. alarms

Reset

Autronica Fire & Security

System

0

C

987

6

5

4

3

21

BX-10

R

R

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.

Disabling/restoring

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7.3 Disabling/restoring of zones from auxiliary switches

Each of the four detector zones can also be disabled via auxiliary
disabling switches. An auxiliary disabling switch is connected between
terminals 1 and 6 (zone 1), 2 and 6 (zone 2), 3 and 6 (zone 3) and 4 and
6 (zone 4).

The zone is disabled as long as the contact is closed.

IMPORTANT: When a zone (detector loop) is disabled the detectors

will also be disabled, while manual call-points will continue to
function.

If a zone is disabled by using auxiliary switches, the operator will not
be able to restore the zone from the front panel.

With each disabling (either from the front panel or from an auxiliary
switch), the output for auxiliary warning of a disabled zone (output 47 ­AUX 1) is activated (e.g. may be used to switch on an auxiliary
indicator lamp).

NB!
All disabling will be restored automatically after a 24-hour time lapse.

• Disabled zones in the BX-10 system designed for agricultural use

and for use on ships will be automatically restored after 4 hours.

External
auxiliary switch

1

6

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

0V

Zone1

Disabling/restoring

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Testing indicator lights and internal buzzer

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8.

Activating the alarm delay function

8.1 Introduction

To avoid causing any unnecessary disturbance at particular times of the
day it is possible to disable the immediate alarm warning. By disabling
this function (i.e. when alarm delay is active), a period of 5 minutes will
pass before the sounders start to ring. This facility enables the operator,
for example, to activate an alarm delay during the day and deactivate the
delay function during the night (the D/N function).

IMPORTANT: An alarm from a manual call-point, or alarms from two
or more detectors in the same zone or in two zones, will give immediate

warning on the alarm outputs even though the immediate warning
function is disabled.

The immediate warning function is disabled either direct from the front
panel (see Cap. 8.2) by pressing key 9 + in operator mode, or by
using an auxiliary switch/timer (see Chap. 8.3).

If the alarm delay function is activated from an auxiliary switch, it can
not be deactivated again from the control panel, i.e. the switch has

priority over the key-code.

In an alarm situation, an alarm delay can be overridden manually by
operating the nearest manual call-point in one of the zones.

NB!
The function will automatically be restored after a 12-hours time lapse,
This safety function applies to both front panel or auxiliary switch
disablement.

8.1.1 Maritime panel BX-10M

• The alarm outputs for maritime versions have a 2-minute delay, and

will not be restored automatically.

• No front indication when immediate alarm signal is disabled.

• Continuous alarm signal on sounder outputs (AK).

• Continuous signal on panel buzzer.

• Common alarm output (BMA) is not delayed.

• No automatic restoring of the delay function after 12 hours.

Testing indicator lights and internal buzzer

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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

Informatio nAlarm

System Zone

Operator

1:

2:

3:

4:

Access code: xxx

Silence int. buzzer

Silence/res. alarms

Reset

Autronica Fire & Security

System

0

C

987

6

5

4

3

21

BX-10

R

R

Alarm call activated

8.2 Activating from the front panel

IMPORTANT: If the alarm delay is activated from an external switch, it
is not possible to deactivate the delay from the control panel.

Step Necessary Action Visual Warning Status Audio Warning Status

1

Key operator code +

The yellow operator level
indicator will come on.

Note: The default alarm delay function (day/night function) is key-

code 9, and includes the AK1, AK2 and BMA outputs. The
default time delay is 5 minutes.

2

Enter key code +

The yellow DISABLING and
IMMEDIATE WARNING
DISABLED indicators will
come on.

Note : The 5-minute alarm delay on the alarm outputs(AK1 and AK2)

and general alarm output (BMA) will be activated.

The yellow DISABLING and IMMEDIATE WARNING
DISABLED indicators will remain on until the function is
deactivated by repeating the procedure, or by it being
automatically restored to normal (after 12 hours) by the time­programmed safety restore function.

*Maritime version; see appendix 10.2.

The yellow IMMEDIATE
WARNING DISABLED
indicator will come on.
* Not for BX-10M

Disabling/restoring of the immediate warning (or alarm delay) function can be implemented from
the front panel using an operator code when it is necessary to activate/deactivate the alarm delay
at special times.

The yellow DISABLING
indicator will come on.

* Not for BX-10M

Testing indicator lights and internal buzzer

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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

Informatio nAlarm

System Zone

Operator

1:

2:

3:

4:

Access code: xxx

Silence int. buzzer

Silence/res. alarms

Reset

Autronica Fire & Security

System

0

C

987

6

5

4

3

21

BX-10

R

R

Alarm call activated

Activating from an auxiliary switch
An auxiliary switch for activating/deactivating the alarm delay function
can be connected to terminals 60 and 64 in the control panel. The alarm
delay is activated when the switch is closed.

Step Necessary Action Visual Warning Status Audio Warning Status

1

Disable immediate
warning by closing the
auxiliary switch.

The yellow DISABLING and
IMMEDIATE WARNING
DISABLED indicators will come
on.

2

Restore immediate
warning function by
resetting auxiliary
switch.

Yellow DISABLING indicator and
IMMEDIATE WARNING
DISABLED indicator go out.

Note: The alarm delay on the alarm outputs and general common alarm output

(pre-programmed to 5 minutes) will be activated.

Function is automatically restored by the control panel after 12-hour time
lapse even though auxiliary disabling switch is active.

New delay period is activated by cancelling and re-activating the auxiliary
disabling switch.

*Maritime version; see appendix 10.2.

The yellow IMMEDIATE
WARNING DISABLED
indicator will come on.
* Not for BX-10M

The yellow DISABLING
indicator will come on.
* Not for BX-10M

Testing indicator lights and internal buzzer

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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

Informatio nAlarm

System Zone

Operator

1:

2:

3:

4:

Access code: xxx

Silence int. buzzer

Silence/res. alarms

Reset

Autronica Fire & Security

System

0

C

987

6

5

4

3

21

BX-10

R

R

Alarm call activated

9. Testing indicator lights and
internal buzzer

Step Necessary Action Visual Warning Status Audio Warning Status

1

Operate key 30 +

All the LED indicators on the
panel will flash 0.5 sec. ON
and 1.5 sec. OFF.

The buzzer will issue an
intermittent sound: 0.5 sec.
ON and 1.5 sec. OFF.

2

Monitor all the lamps and the
sound from the buzzer while
testing is under way.

All the LED indicators switch
off automatically after 5
minutes.

The audio warning device
automatically switches off
after 5 minutes.

Note: The test may be cancelled manually before 5 minutes have

elapsed by pressing 30 + .

If an LED fails to light up, or the audio device is inaudible,
contact the system administrator (or the technician responsible)
immediately.

All LED indicators will
flash 0.5 seconds ON and

1.5 seconds OFF.

Testing of the internal audio warning device and LED indicators can be activated to check that the
buzzer and lights are functioning. Testing does not require an operator code.

The internal audio warning
device will sound. Audio
characteristic: 0.5 sec. ON
and 1.5 sec. OFF.

Testing indicator lights and internal buzzer

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10. Appendix

10.1 Summary of indicators

10.1.1 Main indicators

FIRE

Red indicator activated when the panel receives an alarm signal from a zone.

• Flashing red light on alarm.

• Constant red light when SILENCE ALARM is activated.

• Flashing red light with a new alarm (0.5 sec. ON, 0.5 sec. OFF).

Test

Yellow indicator activated during the testing of control panel functions.

• Constant yellow light during testing. (Test function not implemented).

Fault

Yellow error indicator activated by errors/faults in the system.

• Flashing yellow light denotes error/fault and will remain until the control

panel is reset (0.5 sec. ON, 1.5 sec. OFF).

• If a fault remains after resetting the panel, the error indicator will be activated

again.

Disabling

Yellow indicator comes on when a function is disabled.

• Remains lit as long as the function is disabled.

• Constant light when the panel is in delayed alarm mode (D/N function). *

On

Green indicator which comes on when a 230 V AC operating voltage or 24V
batteries are connected up to the control panel.

10.1.2 Alarm – detector zones

Alarm

zone 1

zone 2

zone 3

zone 4

Red indicator comes on when the control panel receives an alarm signal from the
respective detector zone.

• Flashing red light on alarm (0.5 sec. ON, 0.5 sec. OFF).

• Constant red light with operation of the SILENCE ALARM button.

• Flashing red light with new alarm.

• Light goes out when the control panel is reset.

10.1.3 Fault/disabling/testing - zones 1 - 4

Fault/Disabling/Test

Yellow indicators with 3 functions: fault in zone, disabling of zone, and testing of
zone (characteristics as per common indicator in sub-section 10.1.1).

Fault status

Disabling status

Test mode

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Activated by break, short
circuit or high surge in
the loop.

• Flashing yellow light

with fault- remains
active until control
panel is reset.

• Goes out when

control panel is reset.

Disabling indication has
priority over fault or test.

• Constant yellow light

as long as the zone is
disabled.

•

Not implemented

* Not for maritime version BX-10M

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10.1.4 Fault/disabling/testing - alarm outputs

Fault/Disabling/Test

Yellow indicator with 3 functions: fault, disabling or testing of alarm outputs.

Error status

Disabling status

Test mode

Activated by break or short­circuit in alarm outputs
(AK1 and AK2) FAD's.

•

Flashing yellow light
with fault – remains
active until the control
panel is reset.

Disabling indication has
priority over error or test.

• Constant yellow light as

long as alarm output is
disabled.

•

Not implemented

10.1.5 Error/disabling/testing - general alarm output (BMA)

Fault/Disabling/Test

Yellow indicator with 3 functions: fault, disabling or testing of alarm transfer.

Error status

Disabling status

Test mode

Monitoring of errors/faults
in general alarm outputs.

•

Activated by break or
short circuit in BMA or
fuse F3.

•

Flashing yellow light –
remains active until the
control panel is reset.

Disabling function is activated
in operator mode by pressing
key 7.

• Constant yellow light as

long as the outputs are
disabled.

• Not implemented

10.1.6 Error/disabling/testing - general fault output (BMF)

Fault/Disabling/Test

Yellow indicator with 3 functions: fault, disabling or testing of alarm transfer.

Error status

Disabling status

Test mode

Monitoring of errors/faults
in general fault outputs.

•

Activated by break or
short circuit in BMF.

•

Flashing yellow light –
remains active until the
control panel is reset.

Disabling function is activated
in operator mode by pressing
key 8.

• Constant yellow light as

long as the outputs are
disabled.

• Not implemented

10.1.7 Immediate warning disabled

Fault/Disabling/Test

Immedi ate warni ng disabled

Yellow indicator is activated when the panel is configured for delayed alarm on the
alarm outputs (AK) and common alarm output (BMA) (appendix 10.2).

• Constant yellow light is activated by configuration of a delayed alarm via operator

code and key-code, or via an auxiliary switch.

10.1.8 Fault in battery or battery fuse (F9)

Fault

Battery

Yellow indicator is activated if a fault occurs. Activated if the control panel registers an
operating voltage below 22.5V or above 30.0V

• Flashing yellow light with fault– remains until control panel is reset.

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10.1.9 Fault on power supply/charger or fuse (F8)

Fault

Pow.Sup

Yellow indicator is activated if a fault occurs in the mains/charger unit (no mains
voltage or charging voltage). Charging voltage below 24.5V or above 30.0V.

• Flashing yellow light with error – remains until control panel is reset or fault

rectified.

10.1.10 Earth fault on the control panel

Fault

Earth

Yellow indicator is activated if an earth current is detected in the control panel, detector
loops, sounder circuits and external input/output signals.

• Flashing yellow light with error – remains until control panel is reset.

10.1.11 System fault/controlled shut down of control panel

Fault

System

If the power to the control panel falls to 18V or below, the control panel will go into a
controlled shut down status (system fault).

• The combined fault indicator/indicator for system fault comes on, and the internal

buzzer will generate a constant sound.
This status will continue until the control panel is completely devoid of power.
The disabled panel may be reset using one of the following two methods after
normal power is restored.

a) Press the button marked "RESTART" located on the lower left side of the rear of

the main board.

b) The power is switched off and switched on again.

10.1.12 Alarm sender activated

Information

Alarm sender activated

Red indicator activated by feedback-signal from alarm sender.

• Constant red light when the communication is established, and goes out when the

signal from alarm transmitter is cancelled.

10.1.13 Operator level/Service level

The indicator has two different functions: it indicates that the control panel is either in operator
mode or service mode (service mode is not implemented as yet).

Operator level

Yellow indicator is activated when the panel is in operator mode, i.e. when the operator
has entered the operator level (password) followed by [ENTER].

• Constant yellow light remains as long as the control panel is in operator mode (5

minutes after the last key-stroke).

Password (confidential information)

Operator level:

110 +

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10.2 BX-10 Control Panel variants

BX-10 can now be supplied with variants of the system program
adapted to particular markets and special functions, e.g. the agricultural
industry, maritime installations, and control panels to which intruder
detectors can be connected.

Special program versions for specific countries are also available. If the
program features for the individual country do not vary in relation to
the Norwegian version, then only the front panel notation (language) is
different.

The following versions are available:

BX-10 Standard version, Norwegian.
BX-10L Agricultural version, Norwegian.
BX-10I Fire and intruder version, Norwegian.
BX-10LI Agricultural version with fire and intruder

detection, Norwegian.
BX-10M Maritime version.
BX-10M2 Maritime special version
BX-10m/xx-24 Maritime, 24V DC powered
BX-10M2/xx-24 Maritime special version, 24V DC powered
BX-10/S1 Swedish version.
BX-10I/S1 Swedish version with fire and intruder detection
BX-10/NL Dutch version

Language variants of standard versions are denoted by BX-10M/xx,
where xx is the language code.

Brief explanation of what is unique about the different control panel
variants.
BX-10: Standard Norwegian version (program P1BX10-110-xx)

This version has an automatic safety coupling for disabled
functions after 12 and 24 hours. This means that:

• disabled detector zones (loops) are automatically

restored after 24 hours (oversight safety coupling).
This automatic coupling overrides any disabling via an
external trip switch with a closed contact.

• disabling of immediate detection (D/N function) is

automatically restored after 12 hours.

BX-10L: Agricultural version (P1BX10-112-xx)

This version has a 4-hour automatic safety coupling feature
for disabled loops. Otherwise it is identical to the standard
version.

BX-10I: Fire and intruder detection (P1BX10-113-xx).

This version does not

have automatic safety coupling for
loop 4. This enables intruder detectors on loop 4 to be
disabled with the possibility for manual disabling/restoring
via an external code switch on input 4.

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BX-10LI: Agricultural version with fire and intruder detection

(P1BX10-113-xx).

Combination of functions for BX-10L and BX-10I versions.

BX-10M: Maritime version (P1BX10-116-xx).

This version is approved in accordance with the maritime
regulations, SOLAS. The maritime version has the
following variances from the standard version:

• Internal buzzer and alarm sounders (AK1 and AK2) are

activated with a fixed signal on alarm.

• The delay for the alarm outputs is 2 minutes. The BMA

output has no delay.

• A stropping between terminator 60 and 64 activates the

standard 2 minutes delay of alarm outputs.

• No LED indication on front panel for delayed alarm

outputs.

• No automatically restoring of delayed alarm function

after 12 hours.

• Sounder alarm output signal, 7 short and 1 long, by

strapping between connection 5 and 6.

BX-10M2: Maritime special version (P1BX10-118-xx)
Same basic functions as the standard M-version, except for

the following functions:

• 5 minutes delay of main power supply default

• Pulsating sounder outputs (1s ON, 1 s OFF)

• No activation of 7 short and 1 long signal by strapping

5 and 6

BX-10M/xx-24: Maritime version, 24 V DC powered (P1BX10-116-

xx)

• 24 V DC powered panel (18-32 V DC)

• No room for battery inside cabinet

• Standard maritime functions like BX-10

BX-10M2: Maritime special version, 24 V DC powered (P1BX10-118-

xx)

• Functions like BX-10M2

• 24 V DC powered (18-32 V DC)

• No room for battery inside cabinet

BX-10/S1: Swedish version (P1BX10-114-xx)

Same as the standard Norwegian version, but with the
possibility for connection of an external key box for a
standard fire key. This is made possible by the external key
switch giving 0 volts on input 5 on the terminal board. The
key function will work parallel with operator code 110.

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BX-10I/S1: Swedish version with fire and intruder detection (P1BX10-

115-xx).

Similar to the standard Norwegian BX10I version, but with
the possibility for connection of an external key box.

BX-10/NL: Dutch version (P1BX10-117-xx)
This version has fixed alarm output signal on AK1 and
AK2. Else like standard BX-10.

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