UniVario FMX5000 IR Marine Flame Detector vs AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
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The Minimax UniVario FMX5000 IR Marine Flame Detector and Autronica Fire & Security AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 are both fire detection systems products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Material — UniVario FMX5000 IR Marine Flame Detector is Stainless steel (Ex variant) vs AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 at Steel cabinet, ABS/PC moulded front.
UniVario FMX5000 IR Marine Flame Detector
AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
Specification comparison
Specification
UniVario FMX5000 IR Marine Flame Detector
AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
Detection Type
Triple infrared (3-channel IR)
Self-Test
Three-fold optical test (all 3 sensors + window)
Material
Stainless steel (Ex variant)
Steel cabinet, ABS/PC moulded front
Ex Rating
ATEX Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, 22
Seawater Resistance
Yes (Ex ST variant)
Dimensions
350 x 350 x 161 mm
Weight
8.5 kg
Detection Loops Per Panel
6
Loop Units Per Loop
127
Loop Units Per Panel (EN 54)
512
Panels Per System
64
Modules Per Panel
12
Temperature Range
-25 to +70 C
Protection Class
IP32
Communication Ports
2x Ethernet, 2x USB, 1x RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, 1x AutroFieldBus
Certification comparison
Certification
UniVario FMX5000 IR Marine Flame Detector
AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
BV
— Not listed
✓
DNV
— Not listed
✓
LR
— Not listed
✓
MED
✓
✓
NK
— Not listed
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
— Not listed
✓
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Data sources
UniVario FMX5000 IR Marine Flame Detector
Data from minimax.com ·
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AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
Data from product.autronicafire.com ·
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