BAS40P

Bridge Alarm System

Operating Instructions
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STN ATLAS Marine Electronics GmbH

Automation Systems
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D-22763 Hamburg

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BAS40P
Bridge Alarm System
Operating Instruction

Purpose
In this document, the operating instructions of the Bridge Alarm System BAS40P with the
software version 1.23 are described.

Document Versions
This copy was printed on 13.08.2002 at 2:49 .

Version 1.00 of 23.09.1997, GOR

• First issue.
Version 1.01 of 29.10.1997, GOR
• First alarm identifier added.
• Acoustic acknowledgement requested visually.
• Acoustic acknowledgement in harbour mode no longer necessary.
Version 1.02 of 11.11.1997, GOR
• Suppression of alarm channels in harbour mode.
Version 1.03 of 02.12.1997, GOR
• Driving of an external alarm-panel (e.g. cabin panel).
• Title changed to BAS40P.
Version 1.10 of 06.05.1998, GOR
• Acoustic acknowledgement when alarm situation ends can be activated via parameter.
• Digital input display function can be activated via parameters.
Version 1.11 of 01.07.1998, GOR
• Via parameter, it is possible to select whether alarm status or digital input status is
contained in the telegram.
Version 1.12 of 27.11.1998, GOR
• Normally opened and normally closed changed.
Version 1.13 of 10.11.1999, GOR
• NMEA protocol added.
• Layout changed.
Version 1.14 of 01.02.2001, GOR
• Document extension changed to .BDA, because .BDE are incompatible with our SAP
System.

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from STN ATLAS Marine Electronics company. The information in this manual
is subject to change without notice.

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Contents
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Document Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1 Panel View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Status of Visual and Acoustical Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Overview Plan of Basic Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4 Overview Plan of Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5 The Bridge Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6 Alarm Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.1 Sea Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.2 Harbour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7 BAS Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8 Dimming / Lamp Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

9 Output Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

10 Digital Input Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

11 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

12 User Instruction - BAS Sea Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

13 User Instruction - BAS Harbour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1 Panel View

Alarm-LED’s

Alarm-Key’s

Alarm-LED’s

Alarm-Key’s

Alarm-LED’s

Alarm-Key’s

Optical Acoustical Lamp-Test Dimmer

Acknowledge-Key Acknowledge-Key

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2 Status of Visual and Acoustical Alarms

State of the Alarm-LED's:
very fast FLASHING (red) - Alarm which occurs at first
fast FLASHING (red) - Alarm is present, not acknowledged
slow FLASHING (red) - Alarm situation has ended, not acknowledged
ON (rot) - Alarm is present, acknowledged
OFF - no Alarm

State of the Alarm-Key's:

ON (background illumination) - Alarm (present, past, acknowledged, not
acknowl.)
OFF - no Alarm

State of the LED - acoustical acknowledge:

ON (red) - Alarm present (not acoustical acknowledged)
OFF - no Alarm or
- Alarm present and acoustical acknowledged

State of the acoustical Alarm:

BUZZER ON - Alarm present (not acoustical acknowledged)
BUZZER OFF - no Alarm or
- Alarm present and acoustical acknowledged

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3 Overview Plan of Basic Unit

alarm system
interface

extension panels

failure to alarm system 2

3
collectiv alarm to alarm system
4
generalalarm (15 min. delay)
alarm accomondationarea

alarm bridge and wings 5

harboar operation
6
ext. horn acknowledge
dead man prealarm
(from WAS40P X1.22)

collectiv alarm (sea oper.)

(to WAS40P X2.20)

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4 Overview Plan of Extension

3
connected to basic unit
4

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5 The Bridge Alarm System

The Basic Unit can process max. 15 alarms and has operating elements for
acoustic acknowledgement, visual acknowledgement, lamp test and dimming. The
background illumination of the five operating elements runs continuously. The
background illumination of the alarm messages is switched on in the case of an
alarm only.
A Basic Unit can have up to two Extension Units connected to it. Each Extension
has 20 alarm channels. For each channel, it is possible to set its own alarm delay
time as a parameter between 0.1 sec and 599 sec. The operating procedures,
such as acknowledgement, lamp test and dimming, are performed on the Basic
Unit.
The Basic Unit and the Extensions as identical both in their hardware and in their
software.
The labelling of the alarm displays is done by means of insertable strips.
Via the integrated RS 485 interface, the alarms or the input stati can be transmitted
to another computer (NACOS) and can be acknowledged from that computer
(NACOS).

With the acoustic acknowledgement, a return to the old dimming level takes place.
The red LED in the acoustic acknowledgement key indicates that acoustic
acknowledgement is necessary.
The bridge alarm system can be operated in harbour mode or sea mode. The
switch-over is performed via the harbour mode/sea mode-switch (key-switch).

6 Alarm Function
The alarm inputs are designed for 24 V and are defined via parameters as normally
open or normally closed.
For each channel, it is possible to set its own alarm delay time as a parameter
between 0.1 sec and 599 sec.
When a new alarm occurs, it cancels the dimming setting (dimming level 3 is
switched on). With the acoustic acknowledgement, a return to the old dimming
level takes place.
The red LED in the acoustic acknowledgement key indicates that acoustic
acknowledgement is necessary.
The bridge alarm system can be operated in harbour mode or sea mode. The
switch-over is performed via the digital input X1.18 (24 V = harbour mode).
Via the Syn-IO input (24 V), the units are disabled.

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6.1 Sea Mode

If the alarm condition exists for longer than the alarm delay time, the message is
output via the local horn in the Basic Unit or Extension, and the external horn-
output. In sea mode, the outputs for the collective alarm (X1.12-13) and for the
general alarm (X1.14-15) are not activated (parameter for external alarm-panel not
selected). The alarm is signalled visually by the fact that the background
illumination of the relevant alarm panel lights up and the corner-LED flashes in red.
There are two different flashing frequencies:
Fast flashing Alarm is present
Slow flashing Alarm situation has ended
(Very fast flashing Alarm which occurs at first)
The acoustic acknowledgement or the end of the alarm situation (if this function is
enabled via a parameter) silences the internal and external horns.
Visual acknowledgement (possible only after acoustic acknowledgement) makes
the corner-LED change over to continuous light if the alarm is still present. If the
alarm situation has ended, the corner-LED and the background illumination go
dark.
In sea mode, there is also an officer's alarm (but not with floating potential) at
terminal X1.22 of the Basic Unit. This is used, for example, for connection to a
watch alarm system. This alarm output is activated simultaneously with the internal
and external horns and without any delay. The delay times needed must occur in
the watch alarm system.
Activation of an external alarm-panel (cabin panel) is enabled via a parameter. The
outputs for the collective alarm and general alarm acquire a new function. If, in this
mode, acknowledgement does not occur within one minute, the outputs for the
external panel-horn (X1.12-13) and the panel alarm display (X1.14-15) are set. In
sea mode, only the external panel-horn can also be acknowledged via the external
acknowledgement-input X1.19.

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6.2 Harbour Mode

Harbour mode differs from sea mode in that it is not the external horn that is
activated, but the collective alarm (X1.12-13) and the general alarm (X1.14-15). In
harbour mode, the officer's alarm at terminal X1.22 of the Basic Unit is not
activated. Each alarm channel can be set by means of parameters in such a way
that the channel is suppressed during harbour mode.
The collective alarm is used for signalling to a superordinate alarm system. The
output is set immediately after expiry of the alarm delay time, and is reset with the
acoustic acknowledgement or the end of the alarm situation (if this function has
been enabled via a parameter).
The general alarm is used for acoustic signalling in the cabin area. It occurs when
an alarm has existed for longer than 15 minutes without being acknowledged. The
output is reset with the visual or acoustic acknowledgement. In harbour mode,
acoustic acknowledgement is not necessary.
If the parameter for an external alarm panel (cabin panel) is set, the collective
alarm becomes the external panel horn output (X1.12-13) and the general alarm
becomes the panel alarm display (X1.14-15). The panel horn output is active for
as long as a non-acknowledged alarm is present. This output can be acknowledged
(reset) with the external acknowledgement-input on X1.19. The output for the panel
alarm display remains active for as long as an alarm is present or is not visually
acknowledged.

7 BAS Disabled
If a voltage of +24 V is applied to the input X1.8, the system is disabled. In this
mode, the outputs for the horn, general alarm and collective alarm are not active.
The visual display continues at the lowest dimming level. The alarms are displayed
as having been acknowledged. Operating procedures are not possible.

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8 Dimming / Lamp Test

The dimming level is adjusted by means of two dimming keys in the Basic Unit.
Three dimming levels can be selected. Each of these dimming levels can be set in
16 steps via parameters.
The dimming of the Extensions is controlled from the Basic Unit via the Syn-IO line
(X1.8).

The lamp test is activated for 3 seconds by means of a key on the Basic Unit. In
the lamp test, all red and green corner-LED's and the entire background
illumination go on. Because the red and green corner-LED's go on, they appear
yellow.

9 Output Function
In addition to the bridge alarm function, unused alarm channels can be
parameterised as outputs (switches or keys). The alarm function is then no longer
active for this channel. The associated display field is illuminated from behind,
because it now represents a control field. The output function remains active even
when the panel is disabled. However, the status display and the background
illumination remain are at the lowest level of brightness.

In the case of the switch function, the associated output toggles every time it is
operated. The green corner-LED indicates the status of the output. Because the
status is stored in the EEPROM, it returns when the voltage returns.

In the case of the key function, the output remains set for as long as the key is
being pressed.

10 Digital Input Status Display

Another function which can be activated for each channel via parameters is the
display of a channel status with the green LED of the key field concerned. Each
channel can be parameterised in such a way that the green LED shows active
HIGH or LOW of the digital input.

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11 Serial Interface
The BAS40P contains a RS485 serial interface. The bus termination are included
and could be activated by jumper. On each BAS panel (basic unit and extension)
must be adjust (S1 on the back side) a own address in the range of 1 .. $F.
The alarm status must be request from each panel separate, because each unit
knows only his own alarms. The basic panel reserve the alarms 1 .. 15 and their
status. The extensions reserve 1 .. 20. The sentence of the panels could contain
either the alarm status or the undelayed digital input status (selectable by
parameter).
No matter if alarm or digital input are selected, the channel 16 of the basic unit
contain since program version 1.23 (state of change D) the input status of X1.20
(watch pre alarm of the WAS40P).

serial interface settings

Protocol : NMEA
baud rate : 4800
start bits : 1
data bits : 8
parity : no
stop bits : 1

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Watch Alarm System
Operating Instruction

12 User Instruction - BAS Sea Mode

Event Time Operation BAP Acoustical Optical Alarm BAP Alarm Extern Necessary Operation or Operation NACOS
Alarm BAP BAP

1 Alarm set OFF adjustable

alarm time-lag
0,1 - 599 sec.

2 Alarm present -> after alarm time-lag ->

Buzzer ON - Alarm Key illuminated - Buzzer extern ON 1. press Key for acou. ackn. press Key ACK ALARM
LED flashing (fast) red - Officer alarm ON (->WAS) - LED red) 1st operation: ackn. acou. alarm
- acou. ackn. Key 2. press Key for opt. ackn. 2nd operation: ackn. opt. alarm
LED red

3a Alarm present -> after alarm time-lag 1. press Key for acou. ackn. press Key ACK ALARM
- LED (acou. Alarm) OFF Buzzer goes OFF - Alarm Key illuminated - Buzzer extern goes OFF 2. press Key for opt. ackn.
LED flashing (fast) red - Officer alarm goes OFF (->WAS) 2nd operation: ackn. opt.
alarm

3b Alarm present -> after alarm time-lag 2. Press Key for opt. ackn.
Buzzer OFF - Alarm Key illuminated - Buzzer extern OFF
LED red - Officer alarm OFF (->WAS)

4a Alarm goes down -> -> -> press Key ACK ALARM
(without acknowl.) Buzzer goes OFF - Alarm Key illuminated - Buzzer extern goes OFF 2. press Key for opt. ackn.
LED flashing (slow) red - Officer alarm goes OFF (->WAS) 2nd operation: ackn. opt. alarm

4b Alarm passed away -> -> 2. Press Key for opt. ackn.
(without acknowl.) Buzzer OFF - Alarm Key goes OFF - Buzzer extern OFF
LED goes OFF - Officer alarm OFF (->WAS)

5a Alarm goes down -> -> -> press Key ACK ALARM
(after acou. ackn.) Buzzer OFF - Alarm Key illuminated - Buzzer extern OFF 2. press Key for opt. ackn.
LED flashing (slow) red - Officer alarm OFF (->WAS) 2nd operation: ackn. opt. alarm

5b Alarm goes down -> -> 2. Press Key for opt. ackn.
(after acou. ackn.) Buzzer OFF - Alarm Key goes OFF - Buzzer extern OFF
LED goes OFF - Officer alarm OFF (->WAS)

6 Alarm goes down -> -> ->

(after acou. + opt. Buzzer OFF - Alarm Key goes OFF - Buzzer extern OFF
ackn.) LED goes OFF - Officer alarm OFF (->WAS)

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Watch Alarm System
Operating Instruction

13 User Instruction - BAS Harbour Mode

Event Time Operation BAP Acoustical Optical Alarm BAP Alarm Extern Necessary Operation or Operation NACOS
Alarm BAP BAP

1 Alarm set OFF adjustable

alarm time-lag
0,1 - 599 sec.

2 Alarm present -> after alarm time-lag ->

NO acou alarm ! - Alarm Key illuminated press Key for opt. ackn.
(opt. alarm only) LED flashing (fast) red NO Buzzer extern - Collective Alarm -> ON (NO acou. ackn.!)

3 Alarm present -> 15 min. ->

(without acknowl.) after alarm time-lag NO acou alarm ! - Alarm Key illuminated press Key for opt. ackn.
(opt. alarm only) LED flashing (fast) red NO Buzzer extern - Collective Alarm -> ON (NO acou. ackn.!)
- General Alarm -> ON

4a Alarm present -> -> press Key for opt. ackn.

NO acou alarm ! - Alarm Key illuminated NO Buzzer extern - Collective Alarm -> goes OFF
(opt. alarm only) LED red

4b Alarm passed away -> t > 15 min. ->

(after opt. acknowl.) after alarm time-lag NO acou alarm ! - Alarm Key goes OFF NO Buzzer extern - Collective Alarm -> goes OFF
(opt. alarm only) LED goes OFF

5a Alarm goes down -> -> ->

(without acknowl.) NO acou alarm ! - Alarm Key illuminated NO Buzzer extern - Collective Alarm -> goes OFF press Key for opt. ackn.
(opt. alarm only) LED flashing (slow) red - General Alarm -> goes OFF (NO acou. ackn.!)

5b Alarm passed away -> -> press Key for opt. ackn.
(with opt.. ackn.) NO acou alarm ! - Alarm Key goes OFF NO Buzzer extern - Collective Alarm -> OFF
(opt. alarm only) LED goes OFF - General Alarm -> OFF

References

S BAS40P Functional description, 271.153 761.BGE

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