Description
CONSILIUM
SALWICO AC-IR-3FQ
TRIPLE FREQUENCY IR FLAME DETECTOR
BASE P/N: 5200236-00A
ADDRESS: 08.00.025.769
The Consilium Salwico AC-IR-3FQ is a triple frequency infrared flame detector designed for use within addressable marine fire alarm systems. By analysing multiple infrared wavelengths simultaneously, it is able to distinguish genuine hydrocarbon-based flames from false alarm sources such as sunlight, hot surfaces, or artificial lighting — a critical capability in the demanding environments found onboard commercial and naval vessels. As a component of the Salwico fire detection ecosystem, it plays a direct role in the early and accurate identification of fire events, supporting crew safety and SOLAS-compliant fire protection strategies.
Key Features
✓ Triple frequency infrared detection technology enables multi-spectrum flame analysis, significantly reducing the risk of false alarms in complex onboard environments.
✓ Operates as an addressable device within the Salwico fire alarm system, with a pre-assigned address (08.00.025.769) for straightforward integration into compatible Consilium panels and controllers.
✓ Designed for installation in engine rooms, machinery spaces, cargo areas, and other zones where hydrocarbon fire risk is present — typical locations covered under SOLAS fire safety requirements.
✓ Specific electrical ratings, response times, and environmental protection ratings are subject to confirmation against the relevant Consilium technical documentation and vessel configuration.
✓ As a field-replaceable addressable detector, it supports efficient maintenance and servicing of the fire alarm loop without requiring full system reconfiguration, subject to system compatibility checks.
Marine Applications
✓ Engine rooms and machinery spaces aboard merchant vessels where hydrocarbon fuel and lubricant fire risks are elevated.
✓ Cargo holds and pump rooms on tankers, bulk carriers, and ro-ro vessels requiring reliable flame detection in high-risk zones.
✓ Offshore support vessels and platform supply vessels operating Consilium Salwico fire alarm systems.
✓ Naval and coastguard vessels utilising multi-frequency IR detection for enhanced discrimination in varied lighting and environmental conditions.
✓ Passenger ships and cruise vessels where false alarm minimisation is essential to avoid unnecessary crew and passenger disruption.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The Consilium Salwico AC-IR-3FQ is a purpose-built marine flame detector from a globally recognised fire safety brand. Its triple frequency infrared sensing approach offers a higher level of detection accuracy than single-band detectors, making it a preferred choice for safety-critical applications where both reliability and false alarm immunity are operationally important.
Ideal For
Merchant vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, ro-ro ferries, offshore support vessels, passenger ships, and naval craft operating Consilium Salwico addressable fire alarm systems in compliance with SOLAS fire detection requirements.
Technical Support
Technical support is available for the Consilium Salwico AC-IR-3FQ and the broader Salwico fire alarm system. Assistance covers onboard installation guidance, detector replacement procedures, and remote troubleshooting to help maintain system integrity and minimise vessel downtime.
