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Overview
When a Consilium Salwico CS3000 fire alarm panel loses its display function — whether from a component failure on the LCD PCB, a power surge, age-related degradation, or physical damage — the entire panel’s operational readability is compromised. The CS3000 is a widely installed fire alarm and gas detection central unit across the global merchant fleet, offshore platforms, and industrial facilities. Despite its age as a product platform, large numbers of CS3000 panels remain in active service on vessels and installations where replacement of the entire central unit is neither budgeted nor practically feasible during an operational cycle.
For vessels and facilities in this situation, the correct solution is board-level replacement: removing the failed PCB and fitting a functionally identical replacement that restores the panel to full operation without requiring full system replacement, reconfiguration, or re-commissioning of connected detectors and zones. The Display LCD PCB (BTM-4 R2 CS3000 Salwico, Art.nr S-4-007815, Rev.RIA, SLE 1211036) is the display board for the Consilium Salwico CS3000 fire detection central unit — the PCB assembly responsible for driving the panel’s LCD display interface and presenting alarm status, zone information, and system diagnostics to the operator.
Supplied by Alright Engineering Solutions Pte Ltd — Singapore-based authorised distributors of Consilium Safety equipment and marine safety system spare parts serving the maritime and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific region — this unit is offered in refurbished condition, tested and verified to be in working order before dispatch. For vessel operators, ship managers, and facilities teams working to an urgent repair timeline where a new original PCB is on extended lead time or no longer readily available from the manufacturer’s supply chain, a tested refurbished unit available for immediate supply represents a practical and cost-effective path to restoring the panel’s operational display function.
Key Features
1. Direct Replacement for Consilium Salwico CS3000 Display PCB
The BTM-4 R2 (Art.nr S-4-007815) is the display LCD PCB for the CS3000 fire alarm central unit. It is a direct plug-in replacement for the corresponding board position in the CS3000 panel backplane — the board interfaces with the CS3000’s internal bus and provides the LCD display drive function that presents all operational information to the panel operator. Replacing this board restores the panel’s display function without requiring any changes to the panel’s configuration data, zone definitions, detector assignments, or system settings — the CS3000’s configuration is held on other boards and memory within the system, not on the display PCB itself.
2. Refurbished Condition — Tested and Verified Before Dispatch
This unit is supplied in refurbished condition. Refurbished Consilium Salwico PCBs in the marine spare parts supply chain are boards that have been removed from decommissioned panels or replaced during system upgrades, cleaned, inspected, and functionally tested to verify operation before being made available as replacement units. For vessel operators, the practical consideration is that a tested refurbished unit supplied through a reliable source offers a shorter lead time than a new original board — which may be on extended manufacturer lead time or in limited availability given the age of the CS3000 platform — at a cost that is typically lower than a new replacement. Alright Engineering Solutions supplies refurbished Consilium Salwico PCBs with a condition verification process and enquiry-based availability confirmation, ensuring the specific unit is tested and in working order before supply is confirmed.
3. Exact Part Number and Revision Identification — BTK-4 Art.nr S-4-007815 Rev.RIA
Correct PCB identification is critical for Consilium Salwico CS3000 replacement parts, as different revisions of the CS3000 platform use different board versions that may not be cross-compatible. This unit is identified as: PCB designation BTM-4 R2 (also referred to as BTK-4 in some parts documentation), Article number S-4-007815, Revision RIA, SLE 1211036. Engineers and purchasing officers sourcing replacement boards for CS3000 panels should verify the board designation and article number against the existing panel’s board label before ordering — the article number S-4-007815 and revision RIA identify the specific board version this unit represents. Alright Engineering Solutions can assist in confirming compatibility with a specific CS3000 panel installation based on the panel’s version and commissioning date if required.
4. CS3000 Platform — Widely Installed Marine and Industrial Fire Detection System
The Consilium Salwico CS3000 is one of the most widely installed fire alarm central units in the global merchant fleet, with installations across tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, cruise vessels, and offshore platforms commissioned across a period of many years. Since the first Salwico gas detector was delivered in 1959, Consilium has become one of the leading suppliers on the market and Salwico systems can be found on all kinds of ships. The CS3000 platform specifically served as the standard Salwico fire alarm central unit for a significant portion of this period, meaning spare parts for CS3000 panels are in active demand across the global fleet of vessels where CS3000 units remain in service. The availability of replacement boards — particularly display and interface PCBs — directly affects the ability of vessel operators to maintain these panels in class-compliant operational condition without full system replacement.
5. Restores Panel Operational Display Without Full System Replacement
A non-functioning display on a CS3000 fire alarm panel does not necessarily mean the detection and alarm functions of the panel have failed — the CS3000’s detector loop processing, alarm relay outputs, and external connections may continue to operate correctly even when the display board has failed. However, a panel without a functioning display cannot be operated, monitored, or acknowledged by crew — making it effectively inoperative from an operational safety perspective even if the underlying detection infrastructure is intact. Replacing the display PCB with this board restores full operational visibility to the panel, allowing normal crew operation, alarm acknowledgement, and system status monitoring to resume without disturbing the rest of the panel’s configuration or connected detector network.
Technical Specifications
Model / Board Designation: BTM-4 R2 (also referred to as BTK-4 in Consilium Salwico parts documentation)
Article Number: S-4-007815
Revision: Rev.RIA
SLE Reference: SLE 1211036
Compatible System: Consilium Salwico CS3000 Fire Alarm and Gas Detection Central Unit
Board Function: Display LCD PCB — drives the CS3000 panel’s LCD display interface for alarm status, zone information, and system diagnostics presentation
Condition: Refurbished — functionally tested; confirm availability and condition at time of enquiry
Display: LCD panel display board — provides operator display interface for CS3000 central unit
Battery: Not applicable — PCB board powered from CS3000 panel backplane supply
IP Rating: Internal PCB — IP rating of CS3000 enclosure applies
Wireless Connectivity: Not applicable — internal PCB with backplane bus interface
Safety Approvals: Original Consilium Salwico design; CS3000 system carries marine class society approvals applicable to the original installation
Data Logging: Not applicable — display board function only
Response Time: Not applicable — display PCB
Warranty: Enquire at time of order — refurbished condition; Alright Engineering Solutions provides supply with tested condition verification
Benefits
The primary benefit of sourcing a tested refurbished BTM-4 R2 display PCB from Alright Engineering Solutions is the restoration of CS3000 panel display function at a cost and lead time that new original part supply typically cannot match for an aged platform like the CS3000. For a vessel on an active trading route, or a facility where the fire alarm panel must be maintained in operational condition for class survey compliance, minimising the duration of a panel display failure is directly connected to the vessel’s or facility’s ability to continue operating within its safety certification requirements.
Board-level PCB replacement is the technically correct and cost-effective approach for display function failures in the CS3000 when the rest of the panel is operating normally. Replacing only the failed display board preserves the panel’s existing configuration — detector assignments, zone definitions, alarm setpoints, and all other programmed parameters — without requiring recommissioning or reconfiguration. The alternative — full panel replacement — requires new system commissioning, potential cable and conduit modifications for a different panel footprint, new configuration programming, and the associated downtime and cost, all of which are avoided by a successful board-level repair.
For ship managers and technical superintendents managing vessel maintenance budgets across aging fleets where CS3000 panels are installed, maintaining a stock of tested spare PCBs — or having access to a reliable supplier who can confirm availability of tested units at short notice — directly reduces the risk of extended fire alarm panel downtime that could affect port state control inspection compliance, class survey status, and vessel trading authority.
Who It’s For
Ship Engineers and Chief Officers on Vessels with CS3000 Fire Alarm Systems: If your vessel’s CS3000 fire alarm panel has lost its display function and you need to restore operational status quickly, the BTM-4 R2 PCB is the specific board required. Contact Alright Engineering Solutions to confirm availability of a tested refurbished unit — our team can assist with compatibility confirmation based on your panel’s version and article numbers from the existing board labels, and provide supply on a timeline suited to your vessel’s maintenance schedule or port call availability.
Technical Superintendents and Fleet Managers at Shipping Companies: For technical departments managing fleets with CS3000 fire alarm installations, establishing a supply relationship for CS3000 spare PCBs with a regional distributor — particularly one based in Singapore with maritime sector focus — provides access to tested refurbished units at shorter lead times than manufacturer direct supply for an aged platform. Alright Engineering Solutions can advise on commonly needed CS3000 PCBs based on failure pattern experience and availability for supply against planned maintenance schedules.
Ship Chandlers, Procurement Officers, and Marine Spare Parts Buyers: When sourcing CS3000 replacement PCBs, verified article number matching and confirmed tested condition are the two critical procurement requirements. The BTM-4 R2 (S-4-007815, Rev.RIA) is available through Alright Engineering Solutions with condition verification and availability confirmation at time of enquiry — providing the supply chain assurance that procurement officers need before committing to an order for a safety-critical spare part.
Possible Applications
Merchant Vessels — CS3000 Fire Panel Display Restoration: The primary application — restoring display function to a CS3000 fire alarm central unit on a tanker, bulk carrier, container ship, general cargo vessel, or RoRo ferry where the display PCB has failed, while the rest of the panel remains operational.
Offshore Platforms and FPSOs with CS3000 Installations: CS3000 fire alarm panels installed on offshore platforms and FPSOs during earlier construction periods may still be in service where full system replacement has not been scheduled. Display PCB replacement restores operational panel function for continued service pending planned system upgrades.
Passenger Ships and Cruise Vessels: CS3000 installations on passenger vessels where fire alarm system compliance is subject to rigorous port state control inspection — display function restoration may be required urgently to maintain the panel’s operational status before a scheduled inspection or flag state survey.
Industrial and Onshore Facilities with CS3000 Salwico Systems: CS3000 units were installed in industrial facilities, building complexes, and onshore process plants in addition to marine applications. Facilities with CS3000 installations requiring display board replacement can source the BTM-4 R2 PCB through Alright Engineering Solutions for non-marine applications.
Class Survey Compliance Maintenance: Vessels preparing for periodic class renewal surveys or port state control inspections where a non-functioning fire alarm panel display constitutes a deficiency that must be rectified before the survey — sourcing a tested replacement PCB to restore the panel before the survey date.
Ship Repair Yards — CS3000 Panel Service and Repair: Ship repair workshops and dry dock facilities providing fire safety system maintenance and repair services for vessels in dry dock — sourcing tested PCBs to complete board-level repairs during scheduled dry dock periods when maintenance windows are available.
Trust and Certifications
Consilium Salwico CS3000 — Marine Class Society Approved System: The Consilium Salwico CS3000 is a marine class society approved fire alarm system, installed and commissioned under class society survey on vessels certified by Lloyd’s Register, DNV, Bureau Veritas, American Bureau of Shipping, and other major classification societies. The CS3000’s class approvals apply to the system as originally installed and commissioned — replacement PCB boards are supplied to restore the panel to its original specification, maintaining the system’s installed class approval status without requiring new class society assessment.
Original Consilium Salwico Design and Manufacture: The BTM-4 R2 PCB is an original Consilium Salwico design, manufactured to Consilium’s specifications and article number system (S-4-007815). This distinguishes it from third-party reproduction boards — the original Consilium board design is the correct replacement for maintaining the CS3000 panel in its approved original specification rather than substituting a non-original component that may not meet the panel’s electrical and functional requirements.
Consilium Safety — Salwico Brand Heritage: Consilium’s Salwico Fire and Gas Detection Systems are the world’s most famous for ships in general and for LNG vessels and cruise ships in particular. Consilium Safety’s Salwico brand has supplied fire and gas detection systems to the global maritime sector for over 40 years, with an established installed base on all vessel types and a global service and spare parts network. The CS3000 is part of this established product line, with documented service manuals, spare parts lists, and commissioning documentation available for the system.
Refurbished Condition — Functionally Tested: This unit is supplied in refurbished condition. Alright Engineering Solutions confirms tested working status before supply — enquire at time of order for current availability and condition verification. Warranty terms for refurbished units are available on request.
Alright Engineering Solutions Pte Ltd — Authorised Distributor: Alright Engineering Solutions is a Singapore-based engineering solutions company serving the maritime and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific region. As an authorised distributor of Consilium Safety products and marine safety system spare parts, Alright Engineering Solutions provides technical support for CS3000 spare part identification, compatibility confirmation, and supply of tested refurbished and new original PCBs. Full product portfolio available through alrightes.com.
Accessories and Related CS3000 Spare Parts
CS3000 IOM-4 R3 Main Board PCB: The main processor board for the CS3000 central unit — the primary circuit board handling detector loop communication, alarm processing, and system control. Available through Alright Engineering Solutions for cases where the main board rather than the display board is the source of panel failure.
CS3000 LPK-2 Alarm Processor Board: The alarm processor board for the CS3000, including the programmable alarm relay output and DIP-switch address configuration. Available as a separate board replacement for alarm output and communication failures distinct from the display function.
CS3000 ARK-2 Relay Board: The ARK-2 provides three programmable, fused and fault-supervised alarm device outputs and three programmable, fused and potential free relay outputs. Available through Alright Engineering Solutions for relay output failures on CS3000 panels.
CS3000 KE-2 Rectifier / Power Supply Unit: Power supply board for the CS3000 central unit — the primary power source for all boards in the panel backplane. Available as a separate replacement for power supply failures affecting the entire panel.
CS3000 Spare Parts Set: Consilium-documented spare parts sets covering the most commonly replaced components across the CS3000 platform — contact Alright Engineering Solutions for current availability of spare parts sets and individual PCB boards for the CS3000 system.
Salwico CS4000 Upgrade Path: For vessels or facilities where the CS3000 system is approaching end of serviceable life and a systematic upgrade is being considered, Consilium’s CS4000 is a fully addressable fire alarm system compatible with all Consilium’s previous addressable as well as conventional Salwico systems. Alright Engineering Solutions can provide consultation on CS3000 to CS4000 migration pathways and new system supply as part of a planned system upgrade programme.
Need a CS3000 Display PCB or Other Salwico Spare Parts?
Availability of refurbished CS3000 PCBs varies with supply — the BTM-4 R2 (S-4-007815, Rev.RIA) is offered subject to stock availability at time of enquiry. Alright Engineering Solutions maintains sourcing relationships for Consilium Salwico CS3000 spare parts and can confirm availability, lead time, and tested condition status on receipt of a specific enquiry.
To enquire about current availability of the BTM-4 R2 display PCB, confirm compatibility with your specific CS3000 panel version, or discuss other CS3000 spare part requirements, contact the Alright Engineering Solutions team directly. For urgent requirements with a specific port call or dry dock deadline, please indicate the required delivery date in your enquiry and we will confirm supply feasibility and lead time as a priority.
