The Autronica BF-502/EX is an addressable manual fire alarm call point with SelfVerify, designed for hazardous and harsh environmental conditions. It is an Ex ia version suitable for hazardous areas and must be connected through the approved BZ-500 Ex barrier.
Features
- Ex ia hazardous-area design for use in demanding classified locations.
- Break-glass manual activation for immediate fire alarm initiation.
- SelfVerify technology automatically checks the call point’s alarm function every 24 hours.
- IP66 weatherproof enclosure for outdoor and harsh environments.
- Corrosion-resistant GRP construction for industrial and marine applications.
- Automatic addressing simplifies commissioning.
- Built-in short-circuit isolator helps maintain fire detection loop integrity.
- Wide −20°C to +70°C operating temperature range.
- Designed to meet requirements of major maritime classification societies.
- Reset is performed by replacing the broken glass.
- Compatible with the Autronica interactive fire detection system when correctly interfaced through the BZ-500 barrier.
Typical Applications
- Oil & gas facilities
- Petrochemical and process plants
- Offshore platforms
- Marine and shipboard installations
- Hazardous-area industrial facilities
- Outdoor fire alarm installations
- Refineries and chemical plants
- Areas requiring Ex-rated manual fire alarm initiation
- Escape routes, landings and exits in hazardous or harsh environments.
