Appendix
Operator's Handbook, AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System, Release 4, 116-P-ASAFE-OPERATE/FGB Rev.G, 2016-02-19,
Autronica Fire and Security AS
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15. Appendix
15.1 Terms, Abbreviations/Acronyms and Definitions
Term
Abbr/
Acron
Definition
Activation
To bring a
component
into (one of) its active activation states (depending on
type, a component may have several active activation states). Examples of
activation are turning a fire extinguisher on and making a sounder to issue a
EVACUATE or ALERT signal. Components may be activated and deactivated
either on command or on alarm.
Active Mode
The AutroSafe system is in Active Mode when it controls the detection loops
(see Dual Safety).
AL_Com
The Autronica loop communication protocol for detectors and I/O units.
The Autronica protocol between the panel and the Loop Driver.
Alarm Zone
AZ
The geographical area throughout which Fire Alarm Devices give identical
alarm signals present identical audible information in response to the same
event. An alarm zone is activated by one or several Detection Zones.
The alarm zone assigned to the detection zone in alarm is called the parent
alarm zone. Fire Alarm Devices in a parent alarm zone will always give
EVACUATE signal.
To any (parent) alarm zone there may be defined a number of neighbour
alarm zones. Fire Alarm Devices in neighbour alarm zones will give alert
signal when its parent alarm zone gives EVACUATE signal.
AutroCom
The Autronica communication protocol between AutroSafe and AutroMaster
or other third party systems.
AutroFieldBus
AFB
The Autronica serial interface and low level protocol for field devices (loop
controllers and power units / AutroSafe).
AutroKeeper
A unit that controls the Loop Driver’s access to the loop.
AutroMaster
ISEMS
The Autronica top-level graphical presentation system.
ISEMS: Integrated Safety and Emergency Management System
AutroNet
The system’s local area network.
BLC-Eq
Basic Loop Controller Equipment (equipment part for all Loop Units and I/O
modules, i.e. Eq-part for Loop-Ctrl, Point-Ctrl, FPE-Ctrl etc.)
Component
An assembly of one or more modules, implementing a system function. The
following components are defined in the AutroSafe Interactive Fire Alarm
System (also see detailed description of
Components,
Chapter 1):
Points (fire detectors, manual call points)
Detection Zones
Fire Protection Equipment (fire extinguishers, ventilation controllers)
Fire Alarm Devices (sounders, information panel, visual indicator)
Fire Alarm Routing Equipment
Fault Warning Routing Equipment
Operator Panels
Condition
Meaning similar to «state», but used only in conjunction with the control and
indication equipment. (EN54 standard).
Control and
indicating
equipment
c.i.e
Equipment supplying power to, as well as accepting fault and alarm signals
from detectors. A c.i.e. will indicate an alarm condition audibly as well as
visibly and indicate the location of danger.
Deactivation
To bring a component into its inactive activation state (a component can have
only one inactive activation state). Examples of deactivation are turning a fire
extinguisher off and silencing a sounder.
Detection Loop
Loop circuit wired from the Loop Module connecting a number of fire
detectors, manual call-points and other Loop Units. A detector loop is
connected to control and indicating equipment.
