Description
AUTRONICA
BD-26
HEAT DETECTOR
The Autronica BD-26 is a marine heat detector forming part of a shipboard fire alarm system. Designed to sense abnormal rises in ambient temperature, it triggers early warning signals to the fire detection control panel, enabling prompt response before a fire escalates. Heat detectors of this type are commonly installed in machinery spaces, engine rooms, galleys, and other onboard areas where smoke-based detection may be less reliable due to dust, exhaust, or steam. As a component within a SOLAS-relevant fire alarm system, reliable detector performance is operationally critical for crew safety and flag state compliance.
Key Features
✓ Functions as a thermal detection device, responding to heat rise within the protected space and signalling the fire alarm control panel.
✓ Specific technical parameters such as operating voltage, temperature thresholds, and response ratings are subject to confirmation against the original equipment documentation.
✓ Designed for integration within Autronica fire alarm systems; compatibility with specific panels or loop configurations should be verified prior to installation.
✓ Suitable for installation in spaces where heat-based detection is the preferred or required method, including high-humidity or exhaust-prone environments typical of marine machinery areas.
✓ Replacement of heat detectors is a routine service requirement under periodic fire safety maintenance schedules; correct part identification ensures system integrity is maintained.
Marine Applications
✓ Engine rooms and machinery spaces aboard cargo vessels, tankers, and offshore support vessels where heat detection is preferred over optical smoke detection.
✓ Galley and cooking areas on passenger ferries, cruise vessels, and commercial workboats requiring dedicated thermal sensing.
✓ Auxiliary spaces, generator rooms, and pump rooms on a wide range of vessel types equipped with Autronica fire detection systems.
✓ Accommodation and utility spaces where the fire alarm system requires zonal heat detector coverage as part of the overall detection layout.
✓ Retrofit and replacement applications during scheduled dry-dock maintenance or as part of fire system upgrades on existing tonnage.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The Autronica BD-26 is a recognised component within established marine fire alarm installations, valued for its straightforward integration into existing Autronica system architectures and its suitability for the demanding thermal and humidity conditions found in shipboard environments.
Ideal For
Cargo ships, tankers, bulk carriers, offshore vessels, passenger ferries, and commercial workboats operating Autronica fire alarm systems requiring heat detector replacement or system expansion.
Technical Support
Technical support is available for the Autronica BD-26 and associated fire alarm system components, covering onboard installation guidance, fault diagnosis, and remote troubleshooting assistance. Contact our team for further information regarding this detector or related system parts.
