Description
AUTRONICA
BF-500N
BF-500/N
MANUAL CALL POINT
PN: 0.006.2013.058.00012
BNB-300/01/N
SW: 2.21
MAX 27VDC, 6MA
IP24 TA=50C
REV.2
N-7483
The Autronica BF-500/N is a manual call point forming part of the Autronica fire alarm system range. Designed to allow crew members to manually trigger a fire alarm signal, this device plays a critical role in onboard fire detection and safety response. As a direct interface between crew and the vessel’s fire alarm network, the manual call point must be reliable, clearly accessible, and compatible with the associated detection and control infrastructure. Rated at a maximum of 27VDC and 6mA, with an IP24 ingress protection rating and an ambient temperature rating of 50°C, the BF-500/N is suited to the demanding environmental conditions found across a wide range of commercial and working vessel types.
Key Features
✓ Manual call point function allows direct crew-initiated fire alarm activation, providing a critical layer of manual detection within the fire alarm system.
✓ Electrical ratings of maximum 27VDC and 6mA with IP24 protection and a maximum ambient temperature rating of 50°C as specified in the original product data.
✓ Designed for integration within Autronica fire alarm systems; compatibility with specific panels or controllers should be confirmed against the vessel’s existing system configuration.
✓ IP24 rating indicates protection against solid objects and water splashing, making it appropriate for installation in typical interior shipboard locations subject to moisture exposure.
✓ As a field device within a marine fire detection system, direct replacement with the correct part number supports system integrity and continued SOLAS-compliant fire safety operation onboard.
Marine Applications
✓ Installed aboard merchant vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, and offshore support vessels as part of fixed fire detection and alarm systems.
✓ Used in passenger ferries, ro-ro vessels, and cruise ships where manual call points are required at regular intervals along escape routes and public spaces.
✓ Deployed in engine rooms, accommodation areas, corridors, and stairwells where crew access to manual alarm activation is operationally essential.
✓ Suitable for integration into fire alarm networks on naval auxiliaries, research vessels, and workboats operating under flag state fire safety requirements.
✓ Applied during fire alarm system upgrades, refits, or replacement programmes where Autronica-compatible field devices are required to maintain system consistency.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The Autronica BF-500/N is a well-established manual call point within the Autronica fire detection ecosystem, valued for its straightforward installation, clearly defined electrical parameters, and suitability for the environmental conditions typically encountered in shipboard applications.
Ideal For
Merchant vessels, offshore platforms, passenger ships, tankers, bulk carriers, ferries, and any commercial or working vessel operating an Autronica-based fire alarm system requiring manual call point replacement or system expansion.
Technical Support
Technical support is available for the Autronica BF-500/N manual call point, covering onboard installation guidance, system integration, and remote troubleshooting assistance. Support can be provided for fire alarm system servicing and field device replacement queries.
