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KW810 Bridge Navigational Watchkeepers Alarm Guide To Requirements Iss01 Rev00 PDF
KW810 Bridge Navigational Watchkeepers Alarm Guide To Requirements Iss01 Rev00 PDF
BRIDGE NAVIGATIONAL WATCHKEEPER ALARM SYSTEM
(BNWAS)
KW810
Guide to Requirements.
© This Manual and the information contained therein is the property of AMI Marine (UK) Ltd.
It must not be reproduced or otherwise disclosed without prior consent in writing from AMI Marine (UK) Ltd
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BRIDGE NAVIGATIONAL WATCHKEEPER ALARM SYSTEM
(BNWAS)
KW810
Guide to Requirements.
CONTENTS
Introduction: .................................................................................................................. 5
Indications and Operation: .............................................................................................. 7
Monitor and Alert Panel (MAP): ....................................................................................... 7
Remote Alert Panel (RAP): ............................................................................................... 8
Watch Alert Panel (WAP) 2nd & 3rd Stage Alarms: ............................................................... 8
Operation: ..................................................................................................................... 9
Unit Dimensions: .......................................................................................................... 10
Pre‐requisites: .............................................................................................................. 14
Small Bridge: ................................................................................................................ 15
Medium Bridge:............................................................................................................ 16
Large Bridge: ................................................................................................................ 17
Generic System Block Diagram: ...................................................................................... 18
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Introduction:
The IMO Committee have approved the amendments to the SOLAS Regulation that requires the
mandatory carriage of a bridge navigation watch alarm system for the subsequent adoption at the
MSC 86. (Amendments to the SOLAS Reg. V/19 ‐ Carriage requirements for a bridge navigational
watch alarm system)
Background: A bridge watch alarm system is a device which triggers an alarm if an Officer on Watch
(OOW) becomes incapable of performing the OOW’s duties. IMO had adopted the performance
standard as MSC. 128 (75) and there are ships which have already installed the equipment on a
voluntary basis. Currently, there are two types, i.e., one which requires the watch officer to press a
button in an interval (if he fails to do so, it triggers the alarm), or another, which detects movements
of the watch officer, using the motion sensor technology. (So far as the sensor finds movements of
the watch officer the alarm will not go off).
Application: The amendments stipulate as follows:
1st July 2011 on or after for all new builds of 150 gt or over ‐ (keel lay base)
Ships constructed prior to 1st July 2011 will have to fit the BNWAS by the 1st survey after:
1st July 2012 for cargo ships of 3000 gt or over and all passenger ships.
1st July 2013 for cargo ships of 500 gt or over but less than 3000 gt.
1st July 2014 for cargo ships of between 150 gt or over but less than 500 gt.
These requirements also apply to ships not engaged on international voyages.
Extract from MSC128 (75)
4.1.2 Operational sequence of indications and alarms
4.1.2.1 Once operational, the alarm system should remain dormant for a period of between 3 and
12 min (Td).
4.1.2.2 At the end of this dormant period, the alarm system should initiate a visual indication on the
bridge.
4.1.2.3 If not reset, the BNWAS should additionally sound a first stage audible alarm on the bridge
15 s after the visual indication is initiated.
4.1.2.4 If not reset, the BNWAS should additionally sound a second stage remote audible alarm in
the back‐up officer’s and/or Master’s location 15 s after the first stage audible alarm is
initiated.
4.1.2.5 If not reset, the BNWAS should additionally sound a third stage remote audible alarm at the
locations of further crew members capable of taking corrective actions 90 s after the second
stage remote audible alarm is initiated.
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4.1.3 Reset function
4.1.3.1 It should not be possible to initiate the reset function or cancel any audible alarm from any
device, equipment or system not physically located in areas of the bridge providing proper
look out.
4.1.3.2 The reset function should, by a single operator action, cancel the visual indication and all
audible alarms and initiate a further dormant period. If the reset function is activated before
the end of the dormant period, the period should be re‐initiated to run for its full duration
from the time of the reset.
4.1.3.3 To initiate the reset function, an input representing a single operator action by the OOW is
required. This input may be generated by reset devices forming an integral part of the
BNWAS or by external inputs from other equipment capable of registering physical activity
and mental alertness of the OOW.
4.1.3.4 A continuous activation of any reset device should not prolong the dormant period or cause
a suppression of the sequence of indications and alarms.
4.1.4 Emergency call facility
Means may be provided on the bridge to immediately activate the second, and subsequently
third, stage remote audible alarms by means of an ‘Emergency Call’ push button or similar.
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Indications and Operation:
Monitor and Alert Panel (MAP):
Controls:
RESET AND TEST Touch Pad.
PUSH FOR EMERGENCY Touch Pad.
Visual and Audible Indications:
• SYSTEM ACTIVE = Timer is activated.
• SYSTEM FAULT = Fault detected.
• BRIDGE ALERT = 1st Stage Alarm.
• OFFICER ALERT = 2nd Stage Alarm. LDR
• CREW ALERT = 3rd Stage Alarm.
• Audible alarm for all 3 stages of alarm.
• Both ‘RESET and TEST’ and ‘PUSH for EMERGENCY’ pads are illuminated when power applied.
• Night Illumination level controlled by the light sensor LDR.
Key Switch Position:
OFF ‐ SYSTEM ACTIVE is off.
AUTO ‐ BNWAS in standby the SYSTEM ACTIVE will lazy flash, 6 seconds on and 2 seconds off.
AUTO ‐ BNWAS is active then SYSTEM ACTIVE will be permanently lit.
MANUAL ‐ SYSTEM ACTIVE will be permanently lit.
BRIDGE ALERT, OFFICER ALERT and CREW ALERT:
These are cancelled and reset by the PIR detecting movement in the bridge area, or by pressing the
RESET AND TEST pad on the Monitor and Alert Panel (MAP) or the WATCH ALERT RESET pad on the
Remote Acknowledge Panel (RAP).
During the dormant period pressing the RESET AND TEST pad on the MAP will briefly illuminate both
the RESET pads and the BRIDGE ALERT indication to acknowledge the action.
Pressing the WATCH ALERT RESET pad on the RAP has the same result.
EMERGENCY CALL:
Press and hold the PUSH FOR EMERGENCY pad for a minimum of 1.5 seconds. This will initiate the
alarm sequence at the OFFICER ALERT stage but disables the PIR, and then proceeding as per the
normal time line sequence.
Note! That only by pressing the RESET AND TEST pad on the MAP or the WATCH ALERT RESET pad on
the RAP will cancel the emergency call as the PIR will have been disabled.
BRIDGE ALERT TEST:
Press the RESET AND TEST pad for a minimum of 1.5 seconds. The BRIDGE ALERT is initiated for as
long as the touch pad is held pressed. SYSTEM ACTIVE & SYSTEM FAULT indications are also lit. The
OFFICER ALERT and CREW ALERT are temporarily disabled to prevent any alarm off the bridge.
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Remote Alert Panel (RAP):
Controls:
WATCH ALERT RESET Touch Pad.
Visual and Audible Indications:
• WATCH ALERT RESET pad is dimly illuminated
when power applied.
• Visual indication for all 3 stages.
• Audible alarm for all 3 stages of alarm.
• Night Illumination level controlled by light
sensor LDR on the MAP.
BRIDGE ALERT, OFFICER ALERT and CREW ALERT:
These can also be acknowledged and reset by pressing the WATCH ALERT RESET pad on the RAP.
During the dormant period pressing the WATCH ALERT RESET pad on the RAP will briefly illuminate
WATCH ALERT RESET pad to acknowledge the action.
Watch Alert Panel (WAP) 2nd & 3rd Stage Alarms:
Controls:
None
Visual and Audible Indications Only:
• SYSTEM ACTIVE = Timer is activated.
• WATCH ALERT = 2nd or 3rd Stage Watch Alarm.
• Audible alarm for 2nd or 3rd Stage Watch Alarm.
WATCH ALERT:
This can only be acknowledged and reset by attending the bridge and pressing the RESET AND TEST
pad on the Monitor and Alert Panel (MAP) or the WATCH ALERT RESET pad on the RAP.
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Operation:
Once the MEU has been configured the cover and padlock in place the Captain is to switch the
system into the required MODE and remove both the padlock and MODE selection keys and keep
them in a secure place to prevent any unauthorised changes or tampering.
ALERT sequence without Acknowledgements:
Once operational, the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) will remain dormant for a
period of between 3 and 12 min (Td).
At the end of this dormant period (Td), the BNWAS will initiate a visual indication only on the bridge
i.e. the RESET AND TEST pad and the BRIDGE ALERT indication will flash on and off for 15 seconds.
If within this 15 second period (Td +15sec) the BNWAS is not acknowledged, the system will
additionally sound the 1st stage audible alarm on the bridge only for a further 15 seconds.
If the 1 stage alarm is not acknowledged (Td +30sec), the BNWAS will advance to the 2nd stage
st
remote alarm condition where the OFFICER ALERT/WATCH ALERT which is an audible and visual
alarm in the designated Officer’s and/or Master’s location.
If the 2nd stage alarm is not acknowledged (Td +120/210sec), the BNWAS will advance further and go
into the 3rd stage remote alarm condition where the CREW ALERT/WATCH ALERT which is an audible
and visual alarm at locations where crew members can be alerted to take corrective actions.
If the 3rd stage alarm is not acknowledged (Td +240/420sec), the BNWAS will advance further and
go into the 4th stage remote alarm condition where there is a Dry Contact Closure which can be used
to activate the SSAS, send an Email through the S.E.A.S. or put the engine into safe mode.
UNACKNOWLEDGED ALARM TRANSFER sequence:
BNWAS detects an UNACKNOWLEDGED alarm, and ENABLEs the TRANSFER.
When an unacknowledged alarm arrives and is transferred, the EMERGENCY Call is immediately
initiated and the system goes straight into the alarm sequence at the 2nd stage or the OFFICER ALERT
(Td +30sec).
Pressing a BNWAS RESET touch pad on the MAP or RAP clears the emergency request mutes the
audible alarm & disables further transfers.
This disabling is necessary to prevent triggering the emergency call whilst the bridge is manned.
The BRIDGE ALERT on the MAP and RAP will continue to give the visible alert until all alarms are
acknowledged at their source equipment.
If a new unacknowledged alarm arrives whilst transfer is disabled the new alarm will not trigger a
new BNWAS audible alert as a member of the ships staff is/are in attendance on the bridge.
In the event of the NMEA data flow stopping by the source equipment being switched off a timeout
of 32 seconds is used to clear that particular alarm status.
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Unit Dimensions:
MEU Enclosure:
Protection: IP55
Housing: PRESSED STEEL
Weight: 5Kg
Colour: Powder Coated
300mm 155mm
300mm
270mm
ALL FIXING
HOLES 10mm
270mm
GLAND PLATE
MAP Unit:
Protection: IP65
Housing: Moulded ABS
Weight: 0.5Kg
Colour: Beige or Black
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RAP Unit:
Protection: IP65
Housing: Moulded ABS
Weight: 0.2Kg
Colour: Beige or Black
MEU
RAP 1 RAP 2
REMOTE ACKNOWLEDGE
GND
AUD
ACK
LED
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 5
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WAP Unit:
Protection: IP65
Housing: Moulded ABS
Weight: 0.2Kg
Colour: Beige or Black
MEU
WAP 1 WAP 2
OFFICER ALERT 2ND STAGE
GND
AUD
LED
SYS
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 5
MEU
WAP 1 WAP 2
CREW ALERT 3RD STAGE
GND
AUD
ALM
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 5
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Motion Detector ‐ PIR:
Inputs:
12VDC
Outputs:
Motion Detected
Controls:
None
Terminal: NC (alarm relay)
Normally closed until movement detected.
Visual Indications:
The dual colour LED is used to signal various alarm and trouble messages.
None No detection
Steady green (5 s) MW walk‐test detection (not used)
Flashing green PIR walk‐test detection (not used)
Steady red (5 s) Alarm: MW + PIR detection
Flashing red and green (alternately) Trouble is being detected by the self test circuitry, or ‐ Initial
warm‐up routine (stops 30 seconds after power up).
Note! If the LED maintains alternate red and green flashing beyond the warm‐up period, a
malfunction has been diagnosed. Replace the unit without delay.
+12V
GND
GND
SK6
DET
1 4
PIR 1 PIR 2
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Pre‐requisites:
Deck head and bulkhead panels to be removed and any addition cable penetrations to be completed
prior to running the cables.
Prior to fitting any unit into its proposed location allowances should be made to the ease of running
the cables and whether they are required to be hidden or allowed in view.
Before cutting the cables ensure that each end comfortably reaches its termination point with at
least another 30cm spare at each end.
1. Fit BNWAS MEU in a suitable location near or in the wheelhouse taking into account the
ease of access for running the cables.
2. Locate a spare switchboard AC circuit and run the 2 core screened 1.5mm cable from the
switchboard to the BNWAS MEU.
3. The Monitor and Alert Panel (MAP) will require 2 lengths of the 6 core cable from the MEU.
Locate a suitable position if possible near the chart table or the manoeuvring console where
when the visual alert becomes active it will easily attract the attention of the OOW.
4. For the Remote Alert Panels (RAP) units; a single 6 core cable out to the location of RAP1 to
RAP2 and then RAP3 etc. These units can be located near a RADAR/ARPA, work station,
Autopilot steering position or anywhere the OOW whilst maintaining a look out can easily
observe the visual alert.
5. The PIR units are best located in a corner away from any ventilation output to cover as many
work stations as possible taking into account they have field coverage of 90 degrees and a
range of 12 metres. They are connected in series similar to a security system.
6. The Watch Alert Panels (WAP) units for the 2nd stage alert; a single 6 core cable out to the
location of the WAP1 Captains bedroom, WAP2 to the Ch/Officer’s bedroom, WAP3 to the
2nd Officers cabin and the WAP4 the 3rd Officers cabin.
7. The Watch Alert Panels (WAP) for the 3rd stage alert a single 6 core cable out to the location
e.g. of the ships office, officer’s mess or gymnasium etc.
8. Cables to the Autopilot, GPS and to the VDR/S‐VDR should also be considered and any
equipment that gives an Unacknowledged Alarm.
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Small Bridge:
Bridge Dimensions: 12 Metres wide and 4 metres deep.
The following drawings are suggested location and quantity only.
Additional reset devices (RAP & PIR) can be added as required
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Medium Bridge:
Bridge Dimensions: 12 Metres wide and 4 metres deep.
GMDSS GMDSS
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Large Bridge:
Bridge Dimensions: 23 Metres wide and 7 metres deep
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Generic System Block Diagram:
Manoeuvring Console GPS
2 x 6 (0.5) scn 1 x 2 (0.5) Scn
MAP BNWAS Alert and Status Signals NMEA 0183‐1
Unacknowledged Alarm
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn NMEA 0183‐1
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Unacknowledged Alarm
NMEA 0183‐1
Remote Alert Port Unacknowledged Alarm
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn NMEA 0183‐1
1st Stage Alert 1 x 6 (0.5) Scn
RAP
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Unacknowledged Alarm
Dry Contact
Remote Alert Stbd
Unacknowledged Alarm
1 x 6 (0.5) Scn 1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Dry Contact
RAP
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Unacknowledged Alarm
Dry Contact
Unacknowledged Alarm
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Dry Contact
Chart Table
1st Stage Alert 1 x 6 (0.5) Scn KW810
RAP
BNWAS
MAIN Main Supply
ELECTRONICS 1 x 2 (1.5) Scn 110/220Vac TBC
UNIT (MEU)
Autopilot On/Off
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Dry Contact or NMEA0183‐1
TBC
BNWAS Status
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn NMEA0183‐1 VDR
System Fault
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Dry Contact Ships Alarm
PIR Wheelhouse Port Monitor
Movement Detected 1 x 6 (0.5) Scn
KW810‐P 3RD Stage Alert
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Dry Contact
PIR Wheelhouse Starboard Ships Alarm
1 x 6 (0.5) Scn
KW810‐P 4TH Stage Alert
1 x 2 (0.5) Scn Dry Contact
Ships Alarm
NAV.BRIDGE DECK
C ‐ DECK A ‐ DECK
Captains Bedroom Passageway by Ship’s Office
2nd Stage Alert 1 x 6 (0.5) Scn 1 x 6 (0.5) Scn 3RD Stage Alert
WAP WAP
Chief Officer Bedroom Officer’s Smoking Room
1 x 6 (0.5) Scn 1 x 6 (0.5) Scn
WAP WAP
3RD Officer
WAP 1 x 6 (0.5) Scn
UPPER ‐ DECK
Gymnasium
1 x 6 (0.5) Scn
WAP
Notes:
NMEA0183‐1 is 4800Baud
Digital = Dry Contact Normal Off
Installation
Schematic Version 00
BNWAS
Block Schematic Suggested
Date Signature
22 Jan 2011
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