BMC2 Fire Alarm Control Unit

Sophisticated hardware and software have created a high-tech control panel in a compact housing. The BMC2 can be used for addressed fire alarm installations with 1 to 248 detectors.

• 2 loops with return loops (maximum 124 detectors each) or 4 loops (maximum 32 detectors each)
• Installer-friendly
• Simple operation
• Clear indications
• Large display
• One-key language change
• Conforms to EN54-2/4
• Modern and compact appearance
• 2A high-efficiency power supply
• Alarm identification with analogue analysis
• Low power electronics for better battery autonomy
• Additional control panels possible

The control unit communicates fully bi-directionally with Argina SLIM detectors, manual fire alarms, input/output modules and gas detectors, and is fully compatible with short-circuit isolators.

The control panel can be used as a 2-loop, 3-loop or 4-loop control panel:

• 2 to 124 detectors, each with a return loop 
• 3 loops:
  * 1 loop with return loop, up to 124 detectors
  * 2 loops up to 32 detectors with no return loop
• 4 loops of 32 detectors each with no return loop

An additional monitored loop for reading external controls, for example a triangular keyswitch for the fire brigade.

Up to two additional remote control panels are possible.

The language the control panel uses for messages can be changed at any time using a single key.

A precise indication of the location is given in each report (text provided by the user and up to 40 characters long).

In addition to the three standard outputs and the three standard relays, modules with 8 x 1A relays or 4x 1A + 4x 5A relays are available as options.

The control panel can be equipped with a modem module. This makes the following options possible:

• automatic telephone fire report with voice
• automatic telephone connection to compatible control rooms (SIA protocol)
• remote maintenance and updating of the control panel

The control panel can be equipped with a network card. This enables up to 8 BMC2 fire alarm control panels to be connected to each other for passing on alarm and fault messages.

The control panel has standard software installed, and the BMC2 program can be ordered as an option for further confi guration.

A laptop can be connected (USB) during commissioning or maintenance.

All internal readings can be retrieved via the laptop, for example the power consumption in the loops and the power consumption by external users.

Simple settings such as delay times can be entered from the control panel.

EN54-2 authorisation levels

• Level 1: Two keys accessible by everyone: alarm scroll, buzzer silence.
• Level 2: The other keys are accessible when the special key is inserted in the keypad and is turned in the right direction.
• Level 3: Some F-key functions are possible only after a code has been entered.
• Level 4: By connecting a laptop with the BMC-2 program.

EN54-2 options are included as standard

• 7.8 Fire alarm devices
• 7.9 Fire alarm routing equipment
• 7.10 Automatic fi re protection equipment
• 7.11 Delay of the actioning of outputs
• 7.13 Alarm counter
• 8.3 Fault signals from points
• 8.4 Total loss of power supply
• 8.9 Fault warning routing equipment
• 9.5 Disablement of each address point
• 10 Test position
• 11 Standardised I/O interface (repeater panels)