Regulation - Requirement
A bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) has to be installed as follows:
- ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards and passenger ships irrespective of size constructed on or after 1 July 2011
- passenger ships irrespective of size constructed 1 July 2011, not later than first survey after 1 July 2011
- ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2012
- ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3,000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2013
- ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014
Main Features
- easy and comfortable use on bridge area or for engine room watch
- 2 x 16 character display with blue night illumination generates maximum of information and comfort
- compact connecting module picks-up all periphery equipment
- easy to install (complete installation within 3 min.)
- modern control philosophy with rotary encoder allows to check all connected devices and links
- all major classification societies, fully in compliance with IEC 62616 standard
Control Elements
- key switch for lock / unlock
- 2 x 16 character blue light display shows all relevant device and alarm states
- rotary encoder w. integrated push button allow highest operating comfort
- centralized dimmer for controller display and reset units
- integrated buzzer with soft start, 8 individual sound characteristics and volume adjustment
- system voltage: 24VDC nominal (18,0....31,2V)
- connecting module designed for TS 35 terminal rail
- emergency call facility (manual & alarm transfer)
- NMEA bi-directional serial interface (e.g. for VDR link)