Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and prop erty insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notification capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire.
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against
property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
An emergency communication system—typically made up of
an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life
safety communication system that may include an autonomous
control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, and other various interoperable communication methods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a
system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat
detectors be located throughout a protected premises following
the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's
recommendations, State and local codes, and the
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge
to all installing dealers. This document can be found at
http://www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the
United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may
not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems
are designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system
may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not
function, for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also
may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or
basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chimneys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke
flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets, such as air conditioning vents.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires,
which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type
sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than
smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are
often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide
adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches
(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions
(caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at
least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat
detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes,
speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices
are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device
may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have
recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note
that:
• An emergency communication system may take priority over
a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
• Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Language and instructional requirements must be clearly disseminated on any local displays.
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the
meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and
bells, can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is
the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and
other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm
signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A life safety system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment
listed for service with your control panel.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line
failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards.
At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed.
Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity
require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement
should be arranged through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be scheduled as required by National
and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized
professional life safety system installers only. Adequate written
records of all inspections should be kept.
Limit-D2-2016
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be
connected to the fire alarm control panel.
Disconnect all
sources of power before servicing. The control unit and
associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or
inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the
unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate
this unit until this manual is read and understood.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software
Changes.
To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any
programming operation or change in site-specific software.
Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or
deletion of system components, or after any modification,
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software
functions known to be affected by a change must be 100%
tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not
inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that
are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50
devices, must also be tested and proper system operation
verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0°C to
49°C (32°F to 120°F) and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH
(non-condensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the
useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic
components may be adversely affected by extreme
temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is
recommended that this system and all peripherals be installed
in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 15-27°
C/60-80° F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and
indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more
than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to
lightning-induced transients. Although no system is
completely immune from lightning transients and
interferences, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility.
Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to
an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult
with the Technical Services if any problems are anticipated or
encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making
modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery,
transformer, and printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced
terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal
removal.
Though designed to last many years, system components
can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive
components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed
from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to protect
electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and
programming manuals. These instructions must be followed
to avoid damage to the control panel and associated
equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper
installation by authorized personnel.
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when devices are operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his or her own expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
HARSH™, NIS™, and NOTI•FIRE•NET are all trademarks; and Acclimate® Plus™, eVance®, FlashScan®, FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing
Technology®, Honeywell®, Intelligent FAA ST® , NOTIFIER®, ONYX®, ONYXWorks®, SWIFT®, VeriFire®, and VIEW® are all registered trademarks of
Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Chrome™ and Google™ are trademarks of
Google Inc.
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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make
frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest
features, we strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to
commissioning any system. Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a
specific application.
Documentation Feedback
Your feedback helps us keep our documentation up-to-date and accurate. If you have any comments or suggestions about our
on-line help or manuals, please e-mail us at FireSystems.TechPubs@honeywell.com.
On-Line Help – Please include the following information:
• Product name and version number (if applicable)
• Topic title
• The content you think should be corrected/improved
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Please Note: If you have any technical issues, please contact Technical Services.
Manual Usage
This manual is written with the understanding that the user has been trained in the proper operations and services for this
product. The information provided in this manual is intended to assist the user by describing the configurations and how they
affect operations.
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1.6: System Architecture.......................................................................................................................................8
Figure 1.1 Single Panel Architecture......................................................................................................8
1.7: IP Requirements.............................................................................................................................................9
1.7.1: IP Port Settings ....................................................................................................................................9
1.7.2: IP Restrictions .....................................................................................................................................9
2.3.4: Connecting to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) ..........................................................................19
Figure 2.9 Connecting to an FACP ......................................................................................................19
2.3.5: Connecting to the PNET-1 Surge Suppressor ...................................................................................19
Figure 2.10 Connecting to the PNET-1................................................................................................19
2.4: System Power ..............................................................................................................................................20
Table 2.5 Power Requirements.............................................................................................................20
2.5: Testing and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................20
3.1: Configuration Web Page..............................................................................................................................21
3.2: Configuring the BACNET-GW-3 ................................................................................................................21
3.2.1: Logging into the Web Page ...............................................................................................................21
3.2.3: Main Menus.......................................................................................................................................23
Table 3.1 Main Menus..........................................................................................................................23
3.2.6: Node List ...........................................................................................................................................26
Figure 3.2 Chrome Security Warning Example ...................................................................................27
3.4: Web Portal Setup .........................................................................................................................................28
Appendix A Gateway Settings...............................................................................................29
A.1: Viewing Existing IP Settings ......................................................................................................................29
Appendix C BACNET-GW-3 Equations ................................................................................. 39
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Section 1 Product Overview
1.1Operation
The BACNET-GW-3 serves as a bridge between the BACnet client application and the connected Fire
Alarm Control Panels (FACPs), NFN or a high-speed NFN network.
The web portal feature serves as a bridge between eVance
high-speed NFN network.
1.2Functionality
The BACNET-GW-3 translates the protocols and facilitates communications between a BACnet client and
the connected FACPs, NFN network, or high-speed NFN network to protocols used by the workstation.
The web portal feature transmits network events and system information between eVance and the connected
FACPs, NFN network, or high-speed NFN network. This information is for maintenance purposes only.
1.3BACnet Clients
The BACnet client must conform to BACnet Standard Annex J for IP and support device objects, binary
output objects, and multi-state input or life safety points/zones. It is also required to write to notification
objects and receive confirmed/unconfirmed event notification messages. For details, refer to Appendix B,
“BACnet PIC Statement”.
TM
and the connected FACPs, NFN network, or
1.4Required Software
ChromeTM is required for use with the BACNET-GW-3.
1.5Environmental Requirements
This product meets the following requirements for operation:
• High-speed Network Communication Module (HS-NCM) - Used to facilitate network
communication between the BACNET-GW-3 and a high-speed NFN network (sold separately).
OR
• Network Communication Module (NCM) - Used to facilitate network communication between the
BACNET-GW-3 and an NFN network (sold separately).
OR
• Compatible FACP with NUP port.
Customer Supplied Equipment:
• Computer - Used to run a web browser to configure the BACNET-GW-3. Refer to 1.4, "Required
Software" for recommended browsers.
• Ethernet Patch Cable - Used for connecting the BACNET-GW-3 to the Local Area Network (LAN).
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InstallationBoard Installation
Board
Ta b
Bracket Slot
Keypad Removed
Install bracket on 1/2” standoffs. Place the board’s
tab in the bracket slot and screw the board to the
top of the standoffs. May be stacked in front of or
behind another board using standoffs of adequate
length to clear the rear board.
Mounting Studs
Board
Mount in 4th column of the NFS2-640 Series
chassis. Mount chassis to backbox before installing
the board in rear position. May be mounted in front
of another board using standoffs of adequate length
to clear the rear board.
Slot
Screws
Three Possible Mounting
Positions - Rear Only
Screws
Board Grounding Area
Slot
2.2Board Installation
The BACNET-GW-3 may be installed in a CAB-3 or CAB-4 cabinet as shown below.
Figure 2.1 NFS-320 Series InstallationFigure 2.2 NFS2-640 Series Installation
Figure 2.3 CHS-4L InstallationFigure 2.4 Securing the Board
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ConnectionsInstallation
NUP A
Connector (J4)
USB “B” Device (J1)USB “A” Host (J2)
Not Used (J5)
Not Used (TB1)
Mounting Hole
(1 of 12)
24 V Out
24 V In
+
-
+
Ethernet
Connector (J3)
(TB2)
2.3Connections
2.3.1 Connecting the BACNET-GW-3
Figure 2.5 BACNET-GW-3 Connections
Specifications
Table 2.1 Connection Specifications
Reference
Designator
TB2DC Power2Power Source - FACP or UL 1481 listed 24 VDC regulated power supply
J1USB B2Locate in same cabinet or use close nipple fitting
J2USB A2Locate in same cabinet or use close nipple fitting
J3Ethernet2Line Impedance 100 ohm
J4NUP A2RS-232
• All wiring from the power supply is power limited, and a separation of at least 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) must be maintained between
power limited and non-power limited wiring.
• All interconnects are power limited.
• Ethernet connections are power limited and supervised except for ground faults.
Description
Circuit
Class
Nominal Voltage: 24 VDC, Regulated
Current: 125 mA
Locate in same cabinet or use close nipple fitting
Max Distance 328.083 ft. (100 m)
Locate in same cabinet or use close nipple fitting
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InstallationConnections
D22
D2
D4
D8
D10
D1
D3
D7
D9
D11
D12
(J3)
(J4)
(J1)
(J2)
(J5)
(TB1)
(TB2)
LEDs
(See Table Below)
Figure 2.6 BACNET-GW-3 LEDs
Table 2.2 LED Definitions
Reference
Designator
LabelDescription
D1ACTIVEActive/Lit indicates that WinCE is running.
D2NUPA RXBlinks when data is received on the NUP A port (J4).
D3PROGRAMNot Used
D4NUPB RXNot Used
D7USB BActive/Lit indicates a device is connected to the USB B port (J1).
D8NUPA TXBlinks when data is sent on the NUP A port (J4).
D9 USB AActive/Lit indicates a device is connected to the USB A port (J2).
D10NUPB TXNot Used
D11DATABlinks to indicate data transmission to or from the Ethernet port (J3).
D12LINKActive/Lit indicates an Ethernet connection.
D22WDT FAILActive/Lit indicates the system has undergone a reset due to a Watchdog
circuit activating.
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ConnectionsInstallation
TB2
24V In From External
Power Source to TB2
Out to NCM
NCM
BACNET-GW-3
Connect Either
Cable to Either
NUP Connector
on the NCM
Communication
from NUP A (J4)
Only
–
+
+
–
24 VDC
2.3.2 Connecting to a Standard NCM
Figure 2.7 Routing Power and Communication to a Standard NCM
Table 2.3 Standard NCM Connections
Typ eConnection
NCM-W Twisted pair wire
NCM-F Fiber-optic cable
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InstallationConnections
TB2
For Communications,
Connect USB A to B
OR USB B to A
BACNET-GW-3
24V In From External
Power Source to TB2
Out to HS-NCM
HS-NCM
24 VDC
–
+
+
–
2.3.3 Connecting to an HS-NCM
Figure 2.8 Routing Power and Communication to an HS-NCM
Table 2.4 HS-NCM Connections
Typ eConnection
HS-NCM-W Twisted pair wire
HS-NCM-SF Single mode fiber-optic cable
HS-NCM-MF Multimode fiber-optic cable
HS-NCM-WSFTwisted pair wire, Single mode fiber-optic cable
HS-NCM-MFSFMultimode fiber-optic cable, Single mode fiber-optic cable
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ConnectionsInstallation
FACP
From FACP
NUP Connector
NUP Cable Provides Both
Power and Communication
To NUP “A”
(J4) only
Not Used
BACNET-GW-3
Panel is shown for illustrative purposes only. The
BACNET-GW-3 is mounted within the FACP cabinet and
connected with the NUP connection located on the
FACP.
Ground
J3
PNET-1
BACNET-GW-3
2.3.4 Connecting to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
2.3.5 Connecting to the PNET-1 Surge Suppressor
Figure 2.9 Connecting to an FACP
Figure 2.10 Connecting to the PNET-1
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InstallationSystem Power
2.4System Power
Table 2.5 Power Requirements
PowerRequirement
Input Voltage (Nominal)24 VDC
Input Current @ 24 VDC125 mA
2.5Testing and Maintenance
Testing and maintenance should be performed according to the Testing and Maintenance section of
NFPA-72 and CAN/ULC S536.
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Section 3 Configuration
3.1Configuration Web Page
Configuration of the BACNET-GW-3 is via a web page running on the BACNET-GW-3. Supported web
browsers are listed in 1.4, "Required Software".
The following information applies to IP settings:
• Each BACNET-GW-3 is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.1.2 and a default node number
of 240.
• The computer used to configure the BACNET-GW-3 must be able to establish an IP connection to the
gateway. Consult with a network administrator if unsure how to make this connection.
• Connecting more than one BACNET-GW-3 prior to reconfiguring the IP address will result in an IP
address conflict.
• Refer to Appendix A, "Gateway Settings"for instructions on resetting and reviewing the IP settings
of the BACNET-GW-3.
3.2Configuring the BACNET-GW-3
3.2.1 Logging into the Web Page
Log into the BACNET-GW-3 as follows:
1.Start the web browser.
2.Navigate to the IP address of the gateway (default http://192.168.1.2).
3.If a security warning appears, select the option to continue anyway. Refer to 3.3, "Security Certificate"
for more information.
4.Log into the web page:
a. If the password has already been established, enter the password and click OK.
b. If any of the following conditions is true, go to Step 5:
•A new gateway from the factory.
•An upgrade of a gateway from a previous version for which the password has not been set
(i.e. still using the default password).
•After a factory reset of the gateway.
5.To set a new password:
a. Enter the default password, 00000000 (eight zeros) and click OK. The Set Device Password
dialog box appears.
b. Reenter the default password.
c. Enter a new password.
d. Reenter the new password to confirm
e. Click OK.
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ConfigurationConfiguring the BACNET-GW-3
Click to Enter or
Change Text
Navigation Tree:
Additional Properties (see 3.2.5)
Node List (see 3.2.6)
Click to View
Sub-items
Main Menus (see 3.2.3)
Click for Product
Information (see 3.2.4)
Click for Drop-down List
Click to Apply Changes
Error Log (see 3.2.7)
3.2.2 Basic Configuration Tool Layout
Figure 3.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout
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Configuring the BACNET-GW-3Configuration
3.2.3 Main Menus
The following table describes the options available in the configuration tool main menus (see Figure 3.1).
Table 3.1 Main Menus
MenuOptionDescription
FileRebootReboots the BACNET-GW-3.
ViewRefresh Node
List
Gateway
Activity
Too lsSet Device
Password
Backup...Click to download a backup file (.bkp) from the gateway to the PC
Restore...Browse to (or search for) the backup file on the PC running the
Send PFX Key
File
Delete Objects
Database
Web PortalCommission
Web Portal
Refreshes the node list in the navigation tree.
Opens a window that displays connection information. Used for
diagnostic purposes by technical support personnel.
Clear - Deletes the information in the activity window.
Opens a dialog box allowing the user to change the current password.
Passwords are case sensitive.
Alpha and numeric characters are supported.
Eight (8) characters minimum, 64 characters maximum.
running the browser. Save or move the file to an appropriate location
so it can be used, if necessary, to restore the gateway settings.
browser. Click Open and then Send. An on-screen message indicates
a successful restoration.
Opens a dialog box allowing the user to upload an SSL Certificate File.
Browse for the file, enter the password (if required), and click Send.
Refer to 3.3, "Security Certificate" for additional information.
Opens a dialog box allowing the user to choose to delete the objects
database and reboot.
Selecting this option causes the web portal to request the point
information from the FACP(s) to update the information on the eVance
server.
Unregister
Web Portal
UpgradeFirmwareOpens the Send Archive File dialog box. Click the Choose File button
HelpLegalDisplays legal information pertaining to the gateway.
AboutDisplays software version information.
Advance
Diagnostics
Used prior to removing the gateway from the FACP connection.
and select the filename that begins “BGNUW” and has the extension
“.AR”. Click Open and then click Send. An on-screen message
indicates a successful upgrade. It is recommended that the browser be
started after the upgrade.
Used for informational/diagnostic purposes.
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ConfigurationConfiguring the BACNET-GW-3
3.2.4 Product Information
The product information displays when initially opening the configuration tool. It can also be accessed by
clicking the first entry in the navigation tree (see Figure 3.1). After configuring the settings, click Apply in
the lower right corner of the window.
Table 3.2 Product Information
LabelPropertyValue
BACnet
Gateway
Gateway
Properties
Foreign
Device
Configuration
TypeDisplays the gateway type by name.
VersionDisplays the gateway version number.
Board TypeDisplays the hardware model type.
Kernel VersionDisplays additional software version information.
Boot VersionDisplays additional software version information.
Current Time/Date Displays the current date and time information after the gateway
synchronizes the clock with the SNTP server.
Notification TypeSelect the operating mode for the gateway from the drop-down menu:
• Multi State
• Life Safety
Network NumberEnter the base network number for the gateway.
Note: If using more than one BACNET-GW-3 on the same network,
separate network numbers by at least 100.
BACnet PortEnter the port number that is used for BACNET-GW-3 communications.
Network Update
Time
Foreign Device
IP AddressEnter the IP address to be used in Foreign Device Mode.
Enter the time of day (24-hour format) at which the gateway will query
the network each day.
• Select Yes if the gateway will operate in Foreign Device Mode.
• Select No if the gateway will not operate in Foreign Device Mode.
PortEnter the value for the IP port to be used for communication in Foreign
Device Mode.
Register TimeEnter the polling time (in seconds) to be used in Foreign Device Mode.
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Configuring the BACNET-GW-3Configuration
3.2.5 Additional Properties
The following table describes the options available under Additional Properties in the navigation tree (see
Figure 3.1). After configuring the settings, click Apply in the lower right corner of the window.
Table 3.3 Additional Properties
Navigation Tree
Label
IP Address
Settings
NFN SettingsGeneral Information
PropertyValue
IP Address Settings
IP AddressEnter the IP address of the BACNET-GW-3.
Subnet MaskEnter the subnet address of the BACNET-GW-3.
IP GatewayEnter the IP address of the default gateway for the host network.
MAC AddressDisplays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the gateway Ethernet port
DNS Server Settings
Preferred DNS
Server
Alternate DNS
Server
Connection Port Displays the type of connection port used (Serial, USB, etc.)
Connection
Type
(Default is 192.168.1.2)
Note: If a new IP address is entered, the user must enter the new IP address in
the browser address bar to log into the gateway at its new address.
(Default is 255.255.255.0)
(Default is 0.0.0.0)
and is not configurable.
Enter the IP address of the primary Domain Name System (DNS) server.
Enter the IP address of the alternate DNS server.
Describes how the gateway is connected to the NFN network.
NCM VersionDisplays the NCM version number.
Note: This property does not appear when there is no NFN connection.
NCM Status Bits Displays the NCM status, which can be: Piezo, UPS Failure, Network Fail Port A,
Network Fail Port B, High Speed Audio, NCM Sniffer Mode Active, Local
Connection Limit Exceeded, or None.
Note: This property does not appear if/when there is no NFN connection.
Fire Network
Time Policy
Node Settings
NodeEnter the NFN node number of the BACNET-GW-3.
Panel LabelEnter the panel label.
Network Settings
Channel A
Threshold
Channel B
Threshold
Styl e 7
Always displays “Accept Time” since BACNET-GW-3 does not synchronize time
with the network.
(Default is 240)
• Select High for a high-noise NFN network.
• Select Low for a low-noise NFN network.
• Select High for a high-noise NFN network.
• Select Low for a low-noise NFN network.
• Select Yes for a Style 7 SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) configured NFN network.
• Select No for a Style 4 SLC configured NFN network (default).
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ConfigurationConfiguring the BACNET-GW-3
Table 3.3 Additional Properties (Continued)
Navigation Tree
Label
Node Mapping
Web Portal
Setup
3.2.6 Node List
Click the desired node label in the navigation tree area of the configuration tool screen (see Figure 3.1) to
view information about that node. The information displayed is dependent on the node type. Labels for
off-line nodes display in red text.
PropertyValue
Automatic
Mapping
Show Online or
Mapped Nodes
Show All Nodes
Node ListAn asterisked field is present to the right of the list of all nodes that the
Configures the Web Portal feature for use with eVance. Requires the eVance user ID, password,
unique web portal name, and web portal description. Utilizes predefined customers and buildings
from eVance. Refer to 3.4, "Web Portal Setup" for additional information.
• Select Yes to enable automatic mapping of the first 14 nodes the
BACNET-GW-3 discovers on the NFN network that are currently online and
monitor appropriate devices.
• Select No to disable automatic node mapping.
The property label toggles between “Show All Nodes” and “Show Online or
Mapped Nodes” depending on the mode selected.
Select Yes to display the list of nodes in the mode indicated by the property label.
BACNET-GW-3 can monitor. Up to 14 nodes can be monitored.
• Select Yes to enable monitoring of the node.
• Select No to disable monitoring of the node.
Note: If an “Unknown” node comes on line and is found to be of the wrong type
for the BACNET-GW-3 to monitor, its field is automatically set to “No”.
3.2.7 Error Log
The error log displays specific information when the BACNET-GW-3 detects a problem with the web portal
connection. The following table defines the meaning of the label text.
No Errors Found
# Errors Found.
Click here to view
errors.
When the error is corrected, the enrty is removed from the log and the label at the bottom of the screen
returns to its “No Errors Found” status. Information about the error is also recorded in the web portal history
log (View > History).
Table 3.4 Error Log Label Definition
LabelDescription
The gateway is not reporting any web portal connection errors.
The gateway is reporting a web portal connection error. The number of errors is
indicated in the label. Clicking the error label opens the Error Log that lists the
date, time, and a description of the error(s).
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Security CertificateConfiguration
3.3Security Certificate
The BACNET-GW-3 communicates with the browser using secure communications facilitated by a
self-signed security certificate. Using the self-signed security certificate will cause the browser to display a
warning similar to the following:
Figure 3.2 Chrome Security Warning Example
The browser warning is displayed upon each connection to the gateway. The warning may be removed by
obtaining a security certificate from a security authority. The certificate may originate from a local
certificate authority or a commercial certificate authority if the gateway is directly connected to the Internet
with a unique IP address. Regardless of which type of certificate authority is selected, the IP address of the
gateway must be provided. The certificate is specific to the specified IP address. If the IP address is changed,
a new certificate will be required. In addition, the certificates have an expiration date. Once the certificate
expires, a new certificate needs to be sent to the gateway. If the certificate expires, a different warning is
displayed by the browser.
The security certificate must be in the PFX format. The PFX file is uploaded to the gateway using the To ol s > Send PFX Key File option in the gateway configuration tool. It may be necessary to install a file on each
PC used to configure the gateway to fully resolve the security configuration.
The BACNET-GW-3 includes a self-signed security certificate. The certificate is generated with a three year
expiration. In addition, the certificate is generated using the default IP address of the gateway, 192.168.1.2.
A certificate authority may be used to create a valid certificate based on the IP address of the
BACNET-GW-3. If a certificate authority is not available, a local IT administrator may use a security
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ConfigurationWeb Portal Setup
certificate generation application such as OpenSSL to generate the certificate.
The site network administrator may be able to assist with any additional details regarding security
certificates.
3.4Web Portal Setup
To receive events and configuration information for use in tools such as the Inspection Manager, the
BACNET-GW-3 must be associated with a specific site, as follows:
1.In the navigation tree section of the gateway configuration tool, select Additional Properties > Web Portal Setup.
2.Enter the information in the text boxes in the right-hand column. The user name and password are
the same as those used to access the eVance web site. The web portal name must be unique for the
eVance account to register this web portal. The web portal description is used in eVance to identify
this specific gateway.
3.Click Apply. When successfully completed, a dialog box displays.
4.Click OK. The “Assign the Web Portal…” dialog box displays.
5.From the customer drop-down list, select the appropriate customer for this site. The web portal
displays the node number(s) for the connected FACP(s).
6.Select the appropriate building for each node using its drop-down list.
There are additional selections for “<Unassigned – Delete Equipment>” and “Unassigned” options.
In both of these cases, the panel’s points will not be configured on eVance and, with the Delete
Equipment option, the existing equipment for that node will be deleted from eVance.
7.Click Apply. A commissioning prompt displays.
8.Click Ye s . The gateway communicates with each connected panel and sends a list of all the
configured points to eVance. Because these points are defined in eVance, they are displayed when a
new test session is created.
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Appendix A Gateway Settings
NOTE: The procedures in this appendix require the use of a USB flash memory drive.
A.1Viewing Existing IP Settings
1. Connect the flash drive to the BACNET-GW-3.
2. Reboot the gateway.
A file is created that matches the configured IP address of the gateway, followed by the extension
“.txt” (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it will be altered to match the
gateway configuration. The file contains additional information such as the MAC address of the
gateway.
3. Connect the drive to a PC and view the files.
The flash drive should contain a file that matches the configured IP address of the gateway,
followed by the extension “.txt” (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it has
been altered to match the gateway configuration. The file contains additional information such as
the MAC address of the gateway.
A.2Resetting Factory Default Values
1. Connect the flash drive to a PC and create a file named “default.ldc”. The contents of the file is not
significant; however, ensure that the file does not have an additional hidden file extension. This file
will be automatically deleted from the flash drive by the gateway.
2. Eject the flash drive from the PC.
3. Disconnect power from the gateway.
4. Disconnect the communication cable to the gateway USB port (if present) and connect the flash
drive.
5. Reconnect the 24 VDC power supply to the gateway.
6. After approximately one minute, disconnect the flash drive from the USB port and (if necessary)
reconnect the cable removed in Step 4.
7. Connect the flash drive to the PC and verify that the file named 192.168.1.2.txt is on the drive.
•If the file is on the flash drive, the reset has been accomplished.
•If the file isnot on the flash drive:
– The flash drive may not have been connected during the reboot period or was removed early.
– The flash drive is not seen as a valid drive by the hardware.
– A software error has occurred and technical support may need to be contacted.
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This product presents NOTIFIER® Fire Panel and Annunciator nodes (operating as part of an NFN network
or stand-alone) and their associated objects as BACnet objects. Event notification for Alarms, Troubles, and
other states are sent to registered BACnet client workstations.
B.2BACnet Standardized Device Profile (Annex L):
BACnet Operator Workstation (B-OWS)
BACnet Building Controller (B-BC)
BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC)
BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
BACnet Smart Sensor (B-SS)
BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA)
B.3BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks Supported
(Annex K)
Data Sharing
DS-RP-B DM-DDB-B AE-ACK-B
DS-RPM-B DM-DOB-A AE-ASUM-B
DS-WP-B DM-DOB-B AE-N-I-B
DS-WPM-B DM-LM-B AE-INFO-B
Device & Network
Management
Scheduling
Alarm & Event
Management
Trending
B.4Segmentation Capability
Segmented requests supported, Window Size 1024 Max
Segmented responses supported, Window Size 1024 Max
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B.5Standard Object Types Supported - Life Safety Point/Life
Is static device binding supported? (This is currently necessary for two-way communication with
MS/TP slaves and certain other devices.)
Ye s N o
B.8.2 Networking Options
Router, Clause 6 - List all routing configurations, e.g., ARCNET-Ethernet, Ethernet-MS/TP,
etc. BACnet to Proprietary ARCnet Fire Network
Annex H, BACnet Tunneling Router over IP
BACnet Broadcast Management Device (BBMD)
Does the BBMD support registrations by Foreign Devices? Yes No
B.8.3 Character Sets Supported
Indicating support for multiple character sets does not imply that they can all be supported
simultaneously.
ANSI X3.4
IBM/Microsoft DBCS
ISO 8859-1
ISO 10646 (UCS-2)
ISO 10646 (ICS-4)
JIS C 6226
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B.8.4 Supported Non-BACnet Equipment/Networks
This product supports communications between NOTIFIER® Fire Panels and Annunciator nodes
compatible with network v 5.0 and later operating in a network or stand-alone configuration. Refer
to 1.9, "Compatible Equipment".
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Appendix C BACNET-GW-3 Equations
Equations for Object IDs (Instance Numbers)
In the BACNET-GW-3, each NFN node has 10,000 object IDs available to it. For each NFN node, multiply
its node number by 10,000 and add the offset calculated below based on what type of point it is. These
numbers define the 22 bits of the BACnet Object Identifier field.
Examples
• Node 15, L01D025 -> (15 x 10000) + ((1 - 1) x 1000) + (25 - 1) = 150024
• Node 201, L02M014 -> (201 x 10000) + ((2 - 1) x 1000) + (14 + 199) = 2011213
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Panel Circuits (BINARY_OUTPUT)
(Panel# x 10) + (circuit# - 1) + 350
Annunciators (MULTI_STATE_INPUT or LIFE_SAFETY_POINT)
(ANNUN# + 699)
Zones (MULTI_STATE_INPUT or LIFE_SAFETY_ZONE)
ZONE (0 - 499) => (ZONE# + 1500)
ZONE (500-999) => (ZONE# + 2000)
Logic Zones (MULTI_STATE_INPUT or LIFE_SAFETY_ZONE)
LZONE (1 to 499) => (ZONE# + 3499)
LZONE (500 to 999) => (ZONE# + 4000)
LZONE (1000 to 1499) => (ZONE# + 6500)
LZONE (1500 to 2000) => (ZONE# + 7000)
Special Zones (MULTI_STATE_INPUT or LIFE_SAFETY_ZONE)
FZONE (0-47) => (ZONE# + 6400)
Trouble Zones (MULTI_STATE_INPUT or LIFE_SAFETY_ZONE)
TZONE (1-99) => (ZONE# + 5540)
Releasing Zones (MULTI_STATE_INPUT or LIFE_SAFETY_ZONE)
RZONE (0-9) => (ZONE# + 6500)
DAA Speaker Circuit
(DAA# - 1) x 4 + (Spk# - 1) + 6600
Input, Output, and ZoneNotify (NOTIFICATION_CLASS)
These objects will always be the same object ID on each device. You do not need to add the Node
Number offset.
INPUTNOTIFY = 1
OUTPUTNOTIFY = 2
ZONENOTIFY = 3
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Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth
herein, Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it
in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized
Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six
months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan. 1,
2009). The Products manufactured and sold by Manufacturer are
date stamped at the time of production. Manufacturer does not
warrant Products that are not manufactured by it in its Northford,
Connecticut facility but assigns to its Distributor, to the extent
possible, any warranty offered by the manufacturer of such
product. This warranty shall be void if a Product is altered,
serviced or repaired by anyone other than Manufacturer or its
authorized Distributors. This warranty shall also be void if there is
a failure to maintain the Products and the systems in which they
operate in proper working conditions.
MANUFACTURER MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTIES, AND
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCTS, TRADEMARKS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
RENDERED BY MANUFACTURER INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE
COURSE OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL
OR INDUSTRIAL USES OF ITS PRODUCTS.
This document constitutes the only warranty made by
Manufacturer with respect to its products and replaces all previous
warranties and is the only warranty made by Manufacturer. No
increase or alteration, written or verbal, of the obligation of this
warranty is authorized. Manufacturer does not represent that its
products will prevent any loss by fire or otherwise.
Warranty Claims. Manufacturer shall replace or repair, at
Manufacturer's discretion, each part returned by its authorized
Distributor and acknowledged by Manufacturer to be defective,
provided that such part shall have been returned to Manufacturer
with all charges prepaid and the authorized Distributor has
completed Manufacturer's Return Material Authorization form. The
replacement part shall come from Manufacturer's stock and may
be new or refurbished. THE FOREGOING IS DISTRIBUTOR'S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE EVENT OF A
WARRANTY CLAIM.
Warn-HL-08-2009.fm
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World Headquarters
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA
203-484-7161
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