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Autronica · Consilium · Notifier
Fire Alarm & Detection
Loop faults, false alarms, detector head sensitivity, CO2/HI-FOG release matrix, PA/GA STI. SOLAS Ch. II-2 ready.
Service available at all US ports — 24/7 worldwide. Our next available technician contacts you within 1 hour.
Symptom checklist
What we hear from the bridge.
- ›Autronica BS-100 zone fault, loop current outside 18–22 mA
- ›Consilium Salwico CS3000 false alarms in galley
- ›PA/GA STI below 0.5 in engine room (IEC 60849)
- ›CO2 release pilot solenoid fails 24VDC continuity
- ›Detector head sensitivity out of tolerance per maker chart
- ›Loop short-to-earth after recent welding
Likely root causes
Where the fault usually lives.
- ›Loop shield discontinuity after hot work in cargo hold
- ›Detector head soot loading beyond chamber threshold
- ›Loudspeaker line short-to-ground after deck wash ingress
- ›Pilot CO2 cylinder pressure below 50 bar
Equipment we bring
Calibrated test equipment, class-acceptable reports.
- Autronica AutroMaster service laptop & loop analyser
- Consilium SW3000 service tool
- B&K 2270 sound level analyser with STI/STIPA module
- Solo 330 functional smoke/heat tester pole
- Cal gas: CH4 50% LEL, H2S 10 ppm, CO 100 ppm
Reports compatible with DNV · BV · ABS · Lloyd's · TL · RINA · ClassNK · IRS.
Often needed together
Parts most often requested with this service.
- fire detectors
- co2 solenoids
- pa ga amps
- loop cable
FAQ
Common questions for this system.
- Which fire panel makers do we service?
- Autronica BS-100 and AutroSafe IFG, Consilium Salwico CS3000 and CS4000, Notifier marine, Tyco Marioff (where the loop architecture applies), Minimax (passenger ships). Service tools for the first three on every dispatch.
- How long does a typical false-alarm attendance take?
- Three to six hours from boarding to class report. Contamination cases run longer (every head in the suspect zone and adjacent zones gets tested). Loop earth faults are typically shorter.
- Can we cover SOLAS Ch.II-2 annual survey at the same attendance?
- Yes. We coordinate the annual fire-detection survey with the root-cause attendance and produce a single combined class report. Surveyors prefer this — one visit, one signature, fewer port days lost.
Have a vessel calling?
Three quick questions — port, when, contact. Our next available technician will contact you within 1 hour.