Product Information
Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Model
FURUNO BR-500
The BR-500 is a fully IMO-compliant Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System designed to monitor the officer’s presence on the bridge and ensure continuous, safe vessel operation. It provides a comprehensive alarm and reset network throughout the wheelhouse, bridge wings, and accommodation areas, supporting safe watchkeeping on vessels of all sizes.
Product Details
FEATURES
Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) – FURUNO BR-500
- IMO-Compliant BNWAS: Fully meets IMO performance standards for watch alarm systems required on SOLAS vessels.
- Automatic Monitoring: Activates automatically when the autopilot is engaged or manually from the bridge.
- Multi-Stage Alarm System: Provides step-by-step escalation — bridge alert → captain’s cabin → crew areas — ensuring timely response.
- Flexible Reset Options: Multiple reset devices available, including bridge panels, wing panels, and optional motion sensors.
- Integration with Navigation Systems: Connects with autopilot, gyrocompass, and other bridge equipment for automatic activation.
- Clear Status Indication: Front-panel LEDs and indicators show alert stages, faults, and system activity at a glance.
- Easy Installation & Expansion: Modular design allows configuration for small or large vessels with additional alarm units as needed.
SPECIFICATION
| Compliance | IMO MSC.128(75), IEC Standards |
| Activation | Automatic (via autopilot) or manual |
| Alarm Stages | Bridge → Master’s Cabin → Crew Areas |
| Reset Devices | Bridge reset panels, wing panels, optional infrared motion sensor |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC |
| Interfaces | Autopilot, navigation equipment, external alarm units |
| Installation | Modular, expandable for any vessel size |
| Indicators | System status, alert stages, fault alarms |
