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Network Control Station

NCS

Document 51095 3/08/02 Revision:

ECN 02-074

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Fire Alarm System Limitations

While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!

An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke dete ctors, heat detectors, m anual pull st a ti ons , aud ibl e warning devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification capability—can provide early warning of a developin g fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.

The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected premise 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. 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 de tecto rs such as in chim neys, i n or behin d wal ls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sen se a fir e on an other level or fl oor o f a buildi ng. A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a firstfloor 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, or chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.

• Smoke part icles may become “col d , ” stratify, and not re ach the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.

• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets.

• 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 t han smol deri ng fire s. Be cause fir es dev elop in dif fer ent 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 (es pecial ly in bed rooms), smoki ng in bed, and vi olent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).

Heat detecto r s do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only when heat on th eir sensors inc reases at a pre determined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat dete ctor s may b e subj ect to re duced s ens itivit y ov er ti me. 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, crippling its ability to report a fire.

Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these devices are located on the other side of closed or partl y o pen doors or are l oc at ed on a nother floor of a bui l ding. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medication. Please note that:

• 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 fi re alarm signa l, do not respo nd or comprehend the meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise 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 fire alarm system will not operate with out any elec trical power . If A C power fails , the sys tem will operate from standby batteri es only for a sp eci fied tim e a nd only if the ba tteries have been properly maintained and replaced regularly.

Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise 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 fire alarm malfunction is inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standard s. At a minimum, th e requirements of Chapter 7 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 ma nuf act u rer ' s represent ati v e. Mai ntenance should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/ or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.

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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. 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 t his man ual i s read and understood.

CAUTION - System Rea cce pt ance Test afte r Sof t w are Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product

must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 7 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 know n t o be affected by a change must be 10 0% t este d. 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 syste m mee ts NFPA re quirement s f or operation at 0-49 ° C/32-120° F and at a relative humidity of 85% RH - 95% per ULC - (non-condensing) at 30° C/86° 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 nomi nal room temperature of 15-2 7° C/60 -80° F.

Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating d evi c e loops. Most devi ce s c annot tolerate more tha n 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 su bjected 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 Te chnical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.

Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserti ng circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circ u it s .

Remove all elec tr o nic 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, tra n s former, 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 component s . Alw ays ground yourself with a proper wrist str ap 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 i nstructions in the inst all at i on, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. F ACP operation and reliabi l ity depend upon proper ins tallation 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 com munications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipm ent in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Acclimate Plus™, HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire ™ are trademarks, and FlashScan® and VI EW® are regi stered trademarks of NOTIFIER. NION™ and UniNet™ are trademarks of NIS. NIS™ and Not ifier Integrated Syst ems™ are trademar ks and NOTIFIER® is a registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporat ion. ARCNET® is a regist ered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. LEXAN® is a registered trademark of GE Plastics, a subsidiary of General Electric Company.

Canadian Requirements

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radi o Int erfer ence Re gulat ions of t he Canad ian Depar tment 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.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Installation ..............................................................................................................................................7

1.1: NCS Mounting and Connections................................................................................................................7

1.1.1: Related Documentation .....................................................................................................................7

1.1.2: NRT-NET Interface Card ..................................................................................................................8

1.1.3: NCS Equipment.................................................................................................................................8

1.1.4: Primary and Secondary Power ..........................................................................................................8

1.1.5: Connecting the NRT-P3.....................................................................................................................8

1.1.6: Monitor Installation...........................................................................................................................10

1.1.6. 1 I n sta ll i ng th e MO N - 1 9 BL K .... ... ......... ................. ......................... ................. .........................10

1.1.7: NCS UPS Supervision.......................................................................................................................12

1.1.7.1 NCS Computer/Monitor/Printer UPS Supervision .................................................................12

1.1.7.2 NCS Printer (only) UPS Supervision ......................................................................................13

1.1.8: Strain Relief.......................................................................................................................................14

1.2: Peripherals ...................................................................................................................................................15

1.2.1: Co n ne ct i ng a Li ne Pri n ter .......... .. ... .. ......................... ................. ........................ ..............................15

1.3: PC Configurations .......................................................................................................................................16

1.4: Software.......................................................................................................................................................16

1.4.1: Installing the NCS Software..............................................................................................................16

1.4.2: Installed Printers................................................................................................................................17

1.4.3: Read/Write CD ROM........................................................................................................................18

1.4.4: Windows 2000 Secure Desktop Configuration....................... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......19

Section 2 Programming ..........................................................................................................................................20

2.1: Networking the NCS ...................................................................................................................................20

2.2: NCS Database..............................................................................................................................................20

2.2.1: History Database ...............................................................................................................................21

2.2.2: Graphics Database.............................................................................................................................21

2.3: Power-Up Initialization ...............................................................................................................................21

2.3.1: Data Refresh......................................................................................................................................21

2.3.1. 1 M an u a l D at a Refresh . ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ................ ............21

2.4: The Start - Up Window.............. ................... .......... ................... ................... .......... .......................................21

2.5: NCS Graphical User Interface.....................................................................................................................22

2.5.1: The Graphic Event Window..............................................................................................................22

2.5.1. 1 A u to m atic Screen Vector i n g ... ... ................. ................. ........................ ................. ..................22

2.5.1. 2 Ti t le Bar ........ .. .. ......................... ................. ........................ ................. ...................................23

2.5.1. 3 M en u Ba r .. ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ......................... ....................23

2.5.1.4 Graphic Floor Plan ..................................................................................................................24

2.5.1. 5 K ey M ap A rea ... ......................... ................. ........................ ................. ...................................24

2.5.1. 6 Ev e nt s W i nd o w .... .. ... ................. ................. ........................ ................. ...................................24

2.5.1.7 Acknowle dged Event Box .................................................. .....................................................25

2.5.1. 8 Screen Nav igatio n Too l s ....... .......... ................. ........................ ................. ..............................25

2.5.1.9 Date / Time Field ....................................................................................................................25

2.5.1.10 Logo Window ........................................................................................................................26

2.5.1. 11 To o l B ar .............................. ................. ........................ ................. ........................................26

2.5.1. 12 A la r m / Tr o ub l e / S u p er v is or y A la rm / Se cu r i ty A la rm Banner s ........... ..............................26

2.5.1. 13 C om m a nd A r ea ............ .. .. ......................... ................. ........................ ................. ..................26

2.5.1. 14 C urr ent Oper at o r Fi eld ..... ... .. ......................... ................. ........................ ................. .............27

2.6: Me nu O ptions for Pr o g ra mming ........ .. .. ......................... ................. ........................ ................ ...................27

2.6.1: Administration Menu ........................................................................................................................27

2.6.1. 1 Sy s t em Setup ........ .......... ................. ........................ ................. ........................ .......................27

2.6.1.2 Network Operations ...............................................................................................................33

2.6.1. 3 A rch ive Hist o ry D at ab ase ................... ................. ......................... ................. ................ .........35

2.6.2: Graphic Menu....................................................................................................................................35

2.6.2. 1 G rap h ic Setup .. .. ......................... ................. ........................ ........................ ............................35

2.6.3: Utilities Menu....................................................................................................................................35

2.6.4: The Help Menu..................................................................................................................................36

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Sectio n 3 Op e r a ti on ...................... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ........................................38

3.1: Normal Ope ration.... ... .. ................. ........................ ................. ......................... .............. ..............................38

3.2: Troubles.......................................................................................................................................................38

3.3: Ala rm s .. ......... ......................... ................. ........................ ................. ...................... .....................................39

3.4: Supervisory, Security, and Pre-Alarm .........................................................................................................41

3.5: Menu Options for Operating the NCS.........................................................................................................41

3.5.1: Fi le Menu . ... .. ... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ...............................................41

3.5.1.1 Ex it ......... .. .. ......................... ................. ........................ ................. ..........................................41

3.5.2: Op er ator Men u .......... ... .. ................. ................. ........................ ................. ................. .......................41

3.5.2.1 Lo g in ... ........................ ................. ......................... ................. ........................ .........................41

3.5.2.2 Lo g out . ................. ................. ........................ ................. ......................... ................................42

3.5.2.3 Ch a ng e Pa ss wo r d ...... .. ......................... ................. ........................ ................. .........................42

3.5.3: Th e Ac ti o n M en u .................. ................. ......................... ................. ........................ .........................42

3.5.4: The View Menu.................................................................................................................................43

3.5.4.1 Ev en t Co u nt ers .......... .. ... ................. ........................ ................. ......................... ......................43

3.5.4.2 Th e D et ai le d Eve n ts Window .. ......... ................. ......................... ................. ...................... .....44

3.5.4.3 Cu r ren t Event W i ndo w ............ .. ................. ................. ........................ ......................... ..........45

3.5.4.4 Disabl ed Device Window ............. .......... .................. ..................... .......... .......... .......... ...........45

3.5.4.5 H ist o r y Man ager .................................. ........................ ................. ........................ ..................45

3.5.5: Scr e en N av i ga tion ..... ... .. ... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ........ ......................46

3.5.6: Troub l e w it h NC S an d IN A E q u ipm e n t......... .. ................. ................. ......................... ................ ......46

3.6: Read Stat us/Prog r am ......... ................. ........................ ................. ........................ ........................................47

Sectio n 4 T h e Hi s t or y Man a g e r ..... ... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ...................................52

4.1: NCS Integrated Operation ...........................................................................................................................52

4.1.1: History Backup..................................................................................................................................56

4.1.1.1 U plo ad /Downl o ad (UPDL) ...... .. .......... ................. ........................ ................. .........................57

Sectio n 5 T h e Gra p hic Set up Pro g ra m ...................... ................. ......................... ................. ................................60

5.0.1: NCS Integ r at ed O pe r at io n.................. ................. ........................ ................. .....................................60

5.1: Program Layout...........................................................................................................................................60

5.1.1: Fl oo r Plan Tree View ... .. ... ................. ........................ ................. ........................ ..............................61

5.1.2: Gr o up Tree View.. ......................... ................. ........................ ................. ..........................................61

5.1.3: Fl oo r Plan Device View........ .......... ........................ ......................... ................. .............. ..................61

5.1.4: Information Windows .......................................................................................................................61

5.1.5: Tool Bar.... ... ......... ................. ......................... ................. ........................ ..........................................62

5.2: Grap h ic Fl o o r Pl an s........... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ........................................63

5.2.1: Ad d in g Fl o o r Pl an s to th e N CS............ ................. ........................ ................. ...................................63

5.2.2: Selecting Floor Plans.........................................................................................................................64

5.2.3: Deleting Flo o r Pla ns........................... ................. ........................ ................. ............... ......................64

5.2.4: Set t in g Ke y m a p Li n ks.. .. ................. ........................ ................. ......................... ................................65

5.2.5: Scr e en Title ... ... ......... ......................... ................. ........................ ................. .....................................65

5.2.6: Gu id ance Text .. .. ................. ........................ ................. ......................... ................. ...........................65

5.3: Keym a p Ar e a ................ ........................ ................. ......................... ................. ............................................66

5.4: Men u Bar O p ti o ns .......... ................. ......................... ................. ........................ ..........................................66

5.4.1: Fi le............... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ....................................................66

5.4.2: Scr e en s ......................... ................. ........................ ................. ........................ ...................................66

5.4.3: Dev ices.................... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ........................................66

5.4.4: View ............ .. ... ......... ................. ......................... ................. ........................ ....... ..............................68

5.4.5: Set u p.... .......... ................. ........................ ................. ......................... ................. ................................68

5.4.6: Help........ .. ... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ....................................................69

5.5: Device Icons ............................. ........................ ................. ......................... ............... ..................................69

5.5.1: Dev ices.................... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ........................................69

5.5.2: Detector s ....... ... ......... ................. ......................... ................. ........................ ......... ............................70

5.5.3: M o d ules.......................... ........................ ................. ......................... ................. ................................70

5.5.4: Zo ne s ... ... .......... ........................ ................. ........................ ................. ...............................................70

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5.5.5: Linked Files.......................................................................................................................................70

5.5.6: Information Labels ............................................................................................................................70

5.5.7: Navigational Buttons.........................................................................................................................71

5.5.8: Delete Operations..............................................................................................................................72

5.5.9: Searching for Specific Items .............................................................................................................72

5.5.10: Rules for Setting Up Device Graphics ............................................................................................72

5.6: Groups .........................................................................................................................................................73

5.6.1: Level 1 Groups..................................................................................................................................73

5.6.2: Level 2 Groups.................................................................................................................................73

5.6.3: Group Setup Restrictions .............................................. .............................................. ......................73

5.6.4: Group Navigation.......................... ...................................................... ..............................................73

5.7: Setup Templates...........................................................................................................................................74

5.7.1: Template Groups ...............................................................................................................................74

5.7.2: Hot Templates....................................................................................................................................74

5.8: Custom Bitmap............................................................................................................................................74

5.9: Template Files .............................................................................................................................................75

5.10: NCS Required Files...................................................................................................................................75

Appendix A: Windows 2000 Security Disable Procedure ..................................................................................76

Appendix B: M iscellaneous So f twa re Insta l la t io n . ........................ ................. ........................ ............................77

Appendix C: Message Tables ................................................................................................................................78

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NCS Mounting and Connections Installation

Section 1 Installation

1.1 NCS Mounting and Connections

The Network Control Station (NCS) contains a recognized tabletop computer with VGA graphics for displaying all network events. The NCS is used with the Notifier Noti•Fire•Net system. The different NCS models all come with the NRT-P3, a high-performance desktop computer.

1.1.1 Related Documentation

To obtain a complete understandin g of the NCS features an d related pr oducts or to become familiar with functions in general, make use of the documentation noted in Table 1.1. The Notifier document (DOC-NOT) chart provides the current document revision.

Title Number Title Number

AM2020/AFP1010 Fire Alarm Control Panel

Liquid Crys tal Display (LCD-80) 15037 Annunciator Control System 15842 Network Cont rol Station (NCS) 51095 Lamp Driver Modules (LDM) 15885 Intelligent Network Annunciator (INA) 15092 Voice Alarm Multiplex 15889 Universa l Zone Coder Installation (UZC-256) 15216 The XP Series Transponder Syste m 15888 Product Installation Document (CCM-1) 15328 Network Adaptor Module (NAM-232) 50038 Product Installation Document

(MPS-TR) AM2020/AFP 1010 Oper ator Inst ru ct ions 15337 FCPS-24 / F C PS-24E Fie l d C h arger/Pow er Sup p l y

Notifier Device Compatibili ty Document 15378 Video Graphics Annunciator System (VGAS)

Analog Fire Panel (AFP-200) 15511 Media Inter face Board (MIB) 50255 Analog F i r e P anel I n s talla tion M anual ( A F P-400 ) 50253 Repeater (RP T) 50256 Analog Fire Panel Programming Manual (AFP-400) 50259 Analog F i r e P a n el Operatin g Ma n u a l (AFP - 4 0 0 ) 50260 Smoke Control Manual 15712 Canadian Requirements for the AM2020/AFP1010 15631 SLC Manual 51253 Network Int erface Board (NIB-96) 15666 MMX-2 Installation In structions M500-03-00 RM-1 Series Remote Microphones 51138 XP5 Series Transponders 50786

50119/ 15088

15331 The UDACT Universal Digital Alarm

CHG-120 50641

Communicator/Transmitter

Installation, Operation and Application Manual

Installation Manual

Noti•Fire•Net Manual

50050

50059

50251

50257

NBG-12LX Pull Station 51093 ACT-2 Audio Coupli ng Transformer 51118

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1.1.2 NRT-NET Interface Card

The NCS com municat es with Noti•Fire•N et throug h th e Network interface card (NRT -NET) and the Medi a Interf ace Board (MIB). The NRT-NET interface card plugs dir ectly into a computer expansion slot located on the NCS computer. The MIB, which supports the physical c onnection to the network, plugs onto the NR T-NET card to complete the network interface. The NRT-NET interface card provides the following features:

• A ll o w s th e N C S co m p u te r to com munic at e on N oti•Fire• N et

• Accepts the following choic es of Media Interface Boards:

- twisted-pair (MIB-W)

- Fiber optic (MIB-F)

JP3, IRQ7 The jumper provided must cover these p ins i f the NCS is not NRT upgrade. Note: If the NCS is an NRT upgrade, t he pins at JP3, IRQ3 must be covered.

JP6 - Present on the NRT-NET card of an NCS or later model NRT. Do not remove the jumper at JP6, which is set at 300H.

Figure 1.1 NRT-Net Card

Monitors normally closed contacts of uninterruptible power supply (UPS). If unused, cover pins using supplied jumper.

LED illuminates to indicate that NFN is receiving data.

LED illuminates to indicate that NFN is transmitting data

LED illuminates to indicate activity on Channel A.

LED illuminates to indicate activity on Channel B.

1.1.3 NCS Equipment

The Network Control Station is a kit comprised of:

• a co m p uter

• A MON-19BLK monitor (UL 864 Listed 19 inch monitor) Refer to Table 1.2 for m odel numbers and components.

Note: The monitor and mouse, as well as the printer if one is used, must be installed in the same room as the NCS in order to comply with UL listing requirements.

A PRN-5 pri nte r ca n be or de red sep ar ate ly. The NCS computer is referred to in this manual as the NRT-P3. Table 1.2 lists the NCS model numbers

that include computers referenced as NRT -P3.

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Model # Components NCS-M19F NCS com pu ter, mouse, 19" monito r , fiber optic data lin k NCS-M19W NCS compu ter, mouse 19" monitor, wire dat a lin k

Table 1.2 NCS Equipment Options

1.1.4 Primary and Secondary Power

The NCS require s connection to a s eparate dedicated primary AC fire alarm circuit, which must be labeled "FIRE ALARM." This AC ci rcuit must connect to the line side of the main power feed of the protected premis es. No other equipment can be powered from the fire alarm circuit. The primary AC circuit wire run must run continuousl y, without disconnect devices, from the power source to the NCS. Overcurrent protection for this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the National Elect r ical Code as well as local code s . Where an NCS is require d

, the use of an UL-864 approved supervised UPS is also required. When using a UPS, NCS input voltage must be 115 VAC. The use of 230 VAC is not permitted when employing a UPS.

1.1.5 Connecting the NRT-P3

The following steps must be co mpl eted when connecting the NRT-P3 (refer to Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3).

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1. Cut off the plug end of the computer power cord.

2. Pl ug th e s o ck e t en d of th e po w e r cor d in t o th e computer.

3. Remove the screws from around the power s upply of the NR T-P3.

4. Attach the PCLB-6 enclosure without the cover to the back of the NRT-P 3 us ing these screws.

5. Install a 3/4-inc h (19.05 mm) conduit and fitting in the knock-out hol e of the Power Cord

Locking Bracket cover (refer to Figure 1.3).

Caution: Size the 3/4-inch (19.05 mm) conduit so the line cord can reach a junction box at the

other end of the conduit.

6. Thread the power cord through the cover and conduit.

7. Attach the PCLB-6 cover to the PCLB-6 using the mounti ng s crews supplied. Ensure t hat the

PCLB-6 cover holds the power cord soc ket firmly in place.

8. Connect the power cord to the HSP-121B power line prote ctor as shown in

Figure 1.4.

Note: The HSP-121B power line protector must reside in a junction box.

9. Connect 1 15 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power to the HSP-

121B as shown in Figure 1.4. Primary power connected to the HSP-121B (115 VAC or 230 VAC) depends upon the posit ion of the voltage sele ction switch shown in Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3. All wiring must remain in conduit.

WARNING: Improper voltage selection can damage the NCS and void the warranty on the

back cover of this manual.

10. Turn power sw itch on for the circuit.

11. Replace the cover on the PCLB-6 enclosure and secure with two screws.

12. Connect the monit or to the display adapter video connecto r on the back of the computer (re fer

to Figure 1.2). Connec t the other end of the video cable to the monitor. The video cable is provided with screws for se cure attachment.

13. Align the keyboard cable plug to mate with the notch in the computer's jack and insert cable.

14. Connect the mouse to the mouse port at the back of the NRT-P3.

15. Refer to Figure 1.5 for monit or power application.

Not Used

Microphone Connector

EIA-232

Speaker C onnector

Power Cord Socket

Remove these screws and reuse for mounting the PCLB-6 plate

Voltage Selection Switch

Power Switch (disabled at factory)

EIA-232 COM Ports 3 and 4

Not Used

Mouse/Keyboard Port

Figure 1.2 NRT-P3 C onnections

Not Used

Not used

COM Por t s 1 and 2

Software Key connection

Monitor connection

Noti•Fire•Net Connections

Not Used

NRT-NETPC LEDs

UPS Supervision Cable Connection

NRT-NETPCB Ca rd

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• The NRT-P3 requires 1 15 VAC, 50/60Hz primary power or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz pri m ary power depen ding upon the

position of the voltage selection switch shown in Figure 1 .2 and Figure 1.3.

• Where an NCS is required, the use of a supervised Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is also required (see Figure

1.6)

• The NCS is not suitable for use as a receiving unit.

• The front power switch for the NRT-P3 has been permanently fixed in the ON position.

Power Cord

Voltage selection Switch

To 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz Primary Power or 230 VAC, 50 /60 Hz Primary Power

PCLB-6 (without cover)

Black White Green

Mounting Screws

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Knockout

Mounting Screw

Figure 1.3 Attaching the PCLB-6 to the NRT-P3

Junction Box

NEUT

GND

HSP-121B

L I N E

Light ON - Normal Light OFF - Requires Service

15 AMPS MAX

E Q U

NEUT

GND

Neutral - White

Ground - Green

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AC - Black

Conduit

Power Cord

PCLB-6 Cover

PCLB-6

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1.1.6.1 Installing the MON-19BLK

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Fuse

Figure 1.4 Conn ecting the Power Cord and Primary AC Power

to the Power Line Protector

1.1.6 Monitor Installation

The following ste ps must be compl et ed when conne cting the MON-19B LK to th e Jun ction B ox and NRT-P3 (refer to Figure 1.5).

1. Connect the AC Power Cord on the MON-19BLK to the HSP-121B Junction Box.

2. Connect the DB-15 video cable to the video card slot on the NRT-P3.

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MON-19BLK

lack

hite

reen

Junction Box

HSP-121B

Fuse

Neutral - White

Ground - Green

AC - Black

Power Cord

DB-15 Cable

NCS Computer

Monitor Connection

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Figure 1.5 Installation of MON-19BLK

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1.1.7 NCS UPS Supervision

1.1.7.1 NCS Computer/Monitor/Printer UPS Supervision

Where a Network Reporting Terminal (NCS) is not ancilla r y, the use of a supervised 1 15 VAC Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is required. Refer to Figure 1.6 and Figure 1.7 for wiring information. A networked AM2020/AFP1010 or INA with an MPS-24A Power Supply must be located within three feet (.9144 m) of the UPS and wiring must be in con duit.

Negative Bar

AC Input

To AC Power of NCS, Printer, or CRT

Note: The Inverter is equipped with automatic transfer. Refer to the schematic in the instruction manual for internal wiring.

Output

Load

115 VAC

DC/AC Inverter

Inverter Failure

47k ELR

(optional)

Note: Wiring should be in the same cabinet or use less than 3 feet of conduit.

Positive Bar

AC Line 115 VAC

COMM

Utility Failure

Output

Use cable P/N 71033 (suppl ied with the NCS) from NRTNETPCB to UPS. Cut and strip wires as needed. Make all connectio ns in cond ui t.

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Charger 1

Sense (+)

Remote

Equalize

Charger 2

Load

Sharing

Remote

Sense (-)

Remote

Rectifier

Failure

Low

Current

Remote

Equalize

Remote

Sense (+)

Load

Sharing

Remote

Sense (-)

Rectifier

Failure

Low

Current

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FMM-1

Figure 1.6 NCS Computer UPS Supervision

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1.1.7.2 NCS Printer (only) UPS Supervision

NRT-NETPCB

UPS Supervision Port

Total Output Load 5A AC Maximum Battery Backed Up

120V AC

Output

Of UPS

120V AC

Output

Of UPS

120V AC

Output

Of UPS

GND

SPARE

Relay Contacts A re Rated 500 mA, 28V DC 500 mA, 28V AC

Note: Cut and Strip Wires on Cable Assembly P /N 71033 (provided wi th NCS), and connect as shown.

Battery

AC Input Fail

Fail

}

(NO)

(NC)

(NO)

Chassis Ground

Resistive Load

2(C)

5(C)

47K ELR

Input Power

120V AC, 60 Hz

8A AC Maxim um

GND

No Connection

GND

90 81

72 6

Software Type

ID "MTRB"

FMM-1

(NC)

UPS

System Control

EMI Line

Filter

Static

Switch

Transformer

Charger

Board

Inverter

Battery

Instrumentation and Control System, Inc.

UPS, Mod e l Number 9300057

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Figure 1.7 NCS Printer UPS Supervision

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1.1.8 Strain Relief

Strain relief for wiring attached to the NCS wire terminals on the MIB-W is provid ed by a protective cover (P/N 08275). The protective cover is supplied with the MIB-W.

The following steps mus t be co mpl eted to connect the protective cover with strain relief:

3. Feed wires to be connected to the terminal block through the back or side access hole of the protective cover. The hinged covers of the unused access hole can be closed.

4. Attach the wires to the pluggable terminal block.

5. Snap the strain relief assembly over the pluggable terminal block. Use tie wra p to secure the wires to the protective cover (refer to Figure 1.8).

Tie Wrap Around Wire and Hinged Cover

Wiring Access Holes and Hinged Covers

Strain Relief Assembly (snaps over pluggable ter m inal block)

Cable Restraint (add after assembly)

Protecti ve Cover (P/N 08275)

Figure 1.8 Strain Relief Assembly

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NRTNETPCB

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1.2 Peripherals

1.2.1 Connecting a Line Printer

A printer can be connected to the NCS to print fire alarm and trouble signals (refer to F igure 1.9 and Table 1.3).

DB 9 connector

DB 25 connector f r om PR N or another listed EDP printer

Figure 1. 9 Serial Port Connections for a Printer Connected to NRT-P3

Cable

To connect a PRN-4 or PRN-5 printer to the NCS, a cable with the connections shown in Table 1.3 must be prepared.

NCS DB9

22 33 57 4 and 6

jumpered together

820

Printer DB25

Table 1.3 Prin ter Conn ec t ion s

• Only one NCS (including keyboard, mouse, monitor, or any one of these) can be present on the network for other than

National Fir e Pr otection Association (NFPA) 1996-72 Local Ser vice.

• Where an NCS is required, the use of a supervised 115 VAC UPS is also required (see Figure 1.6 or Figure 1.7).

• Locate the printe r in the sam e room as th e NCS .

• This printer connection is not for use with V eriFire. Refer to the VeriFire documentation for further information.

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1.3 PC Configurations

To run the NCS program your system must be setup for the following config urations: 1024 x 768 resolution, large fonts , and 65k colors. Refer to Figure 1.10. To s et these configurations, select the S tart menu and Settings/Control Panel, double-click Display and select the Settings tab.

1.4 Software

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Figu r e 1.10 PC Configuration s

For Windows 2000, the font size is located in a submenu of the Settings screen. Click the "Advanced" button that appears at the bottom right of the Settings screen. On the next screen, choose "Large" for font size.

Additionally, for Windows 2000, the Active Desktop setting must be off.

1.4.1 Installing the NCS Software

Make sure to read the entire set of instructions prior to beginning the NCS software install ation. The NCS software requires Windows 2000 Professional Edition with Service Pack 1or higher, or Windows NT® with Service Pack 5. The following steps must be completed to install NCS

software in Windows NT

Note: If the NCS is the Master Time Keeper on the network, installing this software will cancel the setting and a Master Time Keeper will not exist on the network. Enter the date/time in the NCS Local Programming Dialog Box for the NCS to become the Master Time Keeper again.

Windows NT® is a registered trademark of Microsof t Corporati on.

1. Insert the CD-ROM i nto the a ppropri ate d rive. The Se tup p rogra m will launc h autom atic ally i f Autorun is enabled. Otherwise, continue with s teps 2 through 10 that follow.

2. Click on the Start button, sele ct Run...

3. At the Command Line prompt, type X:\NCS, where X is your CD drive letter. Steps 2 and 3 will only be necessary for PCs that do not have the Autorun feature enabled.

Workstation 4.0 or in Wnidows 2000.

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4. An InstallShield Self-Extracting.exe dialog box wi ll ap pear, select YES to conti nue inst alli ng the NCS. InstallShield will start extracting the necessary files for installing the NCS.

5. A Welcome dialog box will appear. Select NEXT t o continue installing or CANCEL to return to the de sk top.

6. A User Information dialog box will appear next. Type your name and company at the designated prom pts . Select NEXT to continue or CANCEL to return to the desktop. The location of the installation directory will be displayed if it exists, and the user will be asked if he/she would li ke to make a backup.

7. Next a Select Pro gr a m Fo l der dialog box appears. The NCS must be installe d in the directory provided.

8. A Setup Type dialog box will now appear. Choose Typical, Compact or Custom setup by clicking in the appropriate circle. Select NEXT to continue installing, BACK to view the previous screen or CANCEL to return to the desktop.

• Typical Install - Installs th e most common opt ions, recommended for most user s.

• Compact Install - Not available at th is time.

• Custom Ins ta ll - Th e us e r ch oos es t he i ns talle d o p tio ns , re co mmend ed f o r ad van ced u sers . Th e Select Program Fol der dialog box displays for this purpose.

9. Next a Start Copying Files dialog box appears showing the type of setup, target folder and user informati on t hat was pro vided. Sel ect NEXT t o begin c opying fi les, BACK to c hange a ny settings or CANCEL to ret urn to the desktop.

10. The NCS will now install the NCS. When se tup is complete, a Setup Complete dialog box appears informi ng you that the computer will be rebooted. Press OK to perform the reboot.

Caution: The NCS Comm unication s D river may have to be changed. If the N CS is installed on a PC that did not contain th e N RT (Network Report ing Terminal), it will use IRQ 5 or IRQ7.

The NCS Inst al lat ion Pro gram se ts th e IRQ to I RQ5. On O ny x comp ut ers, or c ompu ter s tha t a lrea dy use IRQ5, this must be changed to IRQ7. Please be sure the jumper selection on the NRT-NETPCB card is set to IRQ7. In addition, please complete the following steps to configure the software:

1. Open a text editor , such as Notepad.

2. Open file ptp20020.ini. This file is locat ed in the \notifier\ncs directory.

3. L ook for IRQLevel = REG _D WORD 0x05. Change the 0x 05 to 0x07.

4. Save the fi le , cl os e N o te pa d.

5. Open the DOS command prompt, and change to the \notifier\ncs directory.

6. Type "regini ptp20020.ini"

7. This completes the software configuration. Reboot the computer for the change to take effect.

To verify that the NCS Communicat ions Driver is configured correctly, follow these steps in Windows 2000.

1. From the Start Menu, open Control Panel, then double click on Administrative Tools.

2. Double click on Computer Management.

3. Navigate to Sy stem Inform ation, then select Hardware Resources, followe d by IRQ s.

4. Verify that IRQ7 is displayed, and the Device indicates ptp20020.

1.4.2 Installed Printers

Two printers may be installed to the NCS: an NCS Graphics Printe r (optional, any Microsoft Windows compatible printe r that is UL ITE listed and installed in the same room as the N CS) which is used to print out graphics, reports, etc. and an NCS Line Printer (the PRN) which is used only to print out text.

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Note: The NCS Graphic Printer must be a laser printer.

Installing The Graphics Printer

1. Exit the NCS application.

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POWER

2. From the Sta r t Menu, select Settings, and then Printe r s.

3. D o ub le-click on th e "Add Printer" ic on.

4. The Windows NT

Installation Wizard will start to add the new printer.

5. Select the "My Computer" button, cli ck next. The following ite ms should be selected on the next screens.

• The printer must be connected to LPT1.

• Select the printer that is to be hooked up to the system.

• Select Not Shared.

• Name the printer “NCS Graphic Printer”.

Caution: This entry is case sensitive: the printer name must be entered exactly as shown.

6. In the printer dialog box, highlight the printer jus t installed, right click and select properties.

Installing The Line Printer

1. Exit the NCS application.

2. From the Sta r t Menu, select Settings, and then Printe r s.

3. D o ub le-click on th e "Add Printer" ic on.

4. The Windows NT

Installation Wizard will start to add the new printer.

5. Select the "My Computer" button, cli ck next. The following ite ms should be selected on the next screens.

• The printer should be c onnected to LPT1 or a serial port.

• Select the printer that is to be hooked up to the system.

• Select Not Shared.

• Name the printer “NCS Line Printer”.

6. In the printer dialog box, highlight the printer jus t installed, right click and select properties.

Note: If the NCS Line Printer is connected to a serial port, the port settings must match the printer settings.

1.4.3 Read/Write CD ROM

File Directories on the NCS contain infor m a tion specific to nor m a l NCS operation. User -defined directories for capturing history files (.HIS) may also e xist on the NCS. The files in these directories may be backed up to the Read/Write CD ROM. The Read/ Write CD drive is locat ed as shown in Figure 1.11. Follow the steps below to copy NCS informa tion onto a CD.

1. Exit NCS

Caution: Exiting the NCS application disconne cts the NCS from Noti•Fire•Net which leaves the

building unprotected and the NCS not performing Life Safety functions . A firewatch is recommended in all a r eas where the NCS is designate d as the primary or only reporting station.

Figure 1.11 NCS Computer, Front View, Door Ope

Read/ Write CD drive location

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2. Load a CD into the CD drive. A CD-R is a one-time writea ble CD, a CD-RW can be written over multi ple times.

Caution: Once the CD is in the drive, the door must remain OPEN unt il the CD is remove d. If the

drive opens while the door is shut, it will hit the door and may be come jammed.

3. Double-click on the "Create CD" icon on the NCS desktop. Easy CD Creator™ will appear.

4. Select "DATA"

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5. Select "DATA CD". The program will launch at this po int.

6. Select files for backup. The directory C:\NOTIFIER\NCS contains important information and should be incl uded in the backup. Click th e ADD button after each selection.

7. Click "Create CD" button on the toolbar. The CD creation Setup comes up with default settings.

8. Click OK. The CD write r wil l copy t he se lected fi le s onto t he CD. When c opying i s comple te , the message "CD created successfully" will appear.

9. Click OK.

1.4.4 Windows 2000 Secure Desktop Configuration

The Onyx computers come pre-installed with Secure Desktop. This applic ation prevents unauthorize d acces s to non-fire applicati ons. To fully enable the software, and to comply with UL-864, follow these steps:

1. From the Start Menu, select Secure Desktop, then Secure Setup.

2. The current configur ation will indicate "Windows Explorer or Program Manager (Default)". Change this to "Secure Desktop Icon Settings and General Options".

This will enable operation of certa in applications only, such as the NCS and related programs, VeriFire programs, and CD Burner s oftwar e. T he W ind ows Explore r Desk top will be repla ced wit h the Secure Desktop.

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MIB

Section 2 Progra mming

2.1 Networking the NCS

The Network Control St ation (NCS) an nunciat es sys tem signa ls on Noti•Fire •Net . Equipment th at connects to Noti•Fire•Net and communicates with other equipment using the network will be referred to as a network node (for example: AM2020, AFP200 with NAM-232, AFP1010, INA, or NCS). Noti•Fire•Net is a peer-to-peer network (refer to Figure 2.1), and can be logically groupe d together to form systems. For more information on Noti•Fire•Net, refer to the Noti•Fire•Net Manual.

The functions of the NCS shall include:

• Displ ay of all events on the network.

• Provide the ability to ackno wle d g e, reset an d signa l sile nce all events .

• Provide the ability to grap hi cal ly se t up and annun ci at e the points to be monito re d .

• Allow read status and alter status operation to all fire panels that provide this ability.

• Upload / download programming information for archiving purposes for all fire panels that provide this ability.

• Provide a history viewer with filt ers that can be run outside the NCS application.

• Setup different levels of operator interact ion, based on passwords.

MIB

AM2020

2.2 NCS Database

Upon power-up, the NCS checks for the presence of the databas es . If it can not find them, a warning dialog box will be displayed, and a syste m e rror message will be logged to the his tory manager and curren t even t win dow. If the Run Time or Admini stra tor dat abas e is missi ng, the NCS will not be able to execute, and t he program will not start. The only way to correct this situation is to re-load the NCS softwa re, or restore the databases . If the history database is mi ssing, a new file will be created. If that database already e xis ts, it will be opened.

AFP-200

NAM232

MIB

Fiber Optics

or Single

Twisted-Pair

Figure 2.1 Noti•Fire•Net Network

AFP1010

INA

NCS

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2.2.1 History Database

The History database pr ovides a full history of all changed states that have occu rred throughout the system since the history file was last archived. The type of information stored in the history database includes:

• All alarm and trouble ev ents received by the s ystem. This includes all activation and clearing of al l devices.

• All s ystem mess ages receiv ed f rom the n etwo rk. Thi s incl udes remote a ckno wle dge , reset, si gnal si lence , wal k test , etc .

operation.

• Any command operation performed at the NCS. This includes acknowledge, reset, signal silence operation, local

programming, fire panel programming, and alter status action.

Events are listed from top to bottom (the top being the newest and the bottom being the oldest event). All e vents stored in the histor y buf fer are not enc rypte d, and can be vi ewed using Micr osoft Access.

2.2.2 Graphics Database

The graphics database contains references to all custom device and floor plan bitmaps used in the NCS. The graphics databa se is modified through the Gr aphics Setup Program (GSP). The type of information that is stored in the graphic database includes: detectors, modules, zone information including gra phics and aut o-vect oring capabili ty. Also stored is floor la yout inf ormati on i ncludin g: floor plans, keymap graphics, informat ion labels, navigational buttons and group information.

This program can be executed stand-alone, or through the NCS. In stand-alone ope ration, the user must copy the database modified into the directory that the NCS resides in. If invoked from the NCS, the user must update the NCS graphics through the update database command in the NCS.

2.3 Power-Up Initialization

2.3.1 Data Refresh

A data refresh is initia ted from the NCS when a node joins th e network. This is also done when the NCS is powered up. The NCS has the capability to initiate a dat a refresh to five nodes simultaneously to update point information as fast as poss ible.

The data refresh is used to update the alarm, trouble, disable, enabled state of all the point programmed into the graphic screens. It also updates the unacknowledged event box, acknowledge d event box and the expanded event box with any off-normal information found in the system.

The data refresh option can be selected in the local programming dia log box. It can be turned off when troubleshooting the network, and also to reduce message traffic upon power-up. However, for proper operation of the NCS, this option must be enabled. The default setting for this option will always be on.

2.3.1.1 Manual Data Refresh

Data refresh can be manually invoked under the Action menu; Data Refresh command (available only to the Administrator Account user). This comma nd is use f ul when a node is suspected to be out of synch with the NCS, or automatic data refresh is turned off. The data refr esh com m and can then be vectored to a specific node and send its of f-norm al conditions to the NCS. When this command in i nvoked, the NCS will first delete all o f f-normal events stored for that particular node, then pr oceed wi th the dat a r e f re sh .

2.4 The Start-Up Window

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To start the NCS, select the group named Notifier (refer to Figure 2.2). Select the Noti•Fire•Net icon and press Enter or doub le-click to start the a pplication.

Caution: Exit from the NCS software and exit from Windows NT® before turning off the NCS.

Failure to do so could invalidate software settings.

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The Notifier icon shown bel ow can be found under Notifier on the Start Bar for Windows NT® 4.0 or higher. To launch the NCS software, double-click on the ic on.

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Figure 2.2 NCS Icon

The Main wind ow is t he firs t window tha t appe ars a fter t he NC S applic ation beg ins c ommunicati on on Noti•Fire•Net . The Main window supports changing pass words and accessing other NCS windows.

Caution: While running NCS software, DO NOT run other software, including PC Tools,

Screensavers and TSRs, also, DO NOT add disk doubling software at any ti me.

Caution: If the Parallel Port Key is not connected to the PC, the NCS will power up in Demo

Mode. In this mode of operation, the program will not communicate on the network.

There are nine menus available from the NCS Start-up window: File, Operator, Action, View, Screen Navigator, Administration, Graphic, Utilities, and Help.

2.5 NCS Graphical User Interface

The NCS consists of se vera l different windows, with the main window being the Graphic Event Window. This window consists of several areas containing pertinent inform ation on the network. The two main components are the command area (inverted L shaped) and the Graphic Screen.

NCS windows can be invoked by means of a pull-down menu bar or in some cases, command buttons. The menu bar is located on top of every window, and displays properties pertinent to the window invoked.

2.5.1 The Graphic Event Window

The basic input/ output element of the NCS program is the graphic event window (refer to Figure

2.3). The gr aphic event window c ollects and displays alarm a nd trouble signals from the network.

It allows the operator to see a di agram of any specific area of the monitored network and gives inform atio n abou t t he fa ci li ty a rea an d th e mon it ore d de vic es. The re are main ele m ent s to t he e ve nt window , whic h includ e: T itl e Bar , Menu Bar , Gr aphic Floo r Plan, Key Map Area, Ev ents W indow, Acknowledged Events Window, Screen Navigation Tools, Date and T ime Field, Logo Window, Tool bar, Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory Alarm, and Security Alarm Banners, Command Area, Current Operator Field.

2.5.1.1 Automatic Screen Vectoring

The NCS graphics system automatically vect ors from any window in the system to the Graphic Event Window to show the highest priority event. This functi on is called "Auto-Vectoring”. If an equal or lower priority event is received while a higher unacknowle dged event exists in the network, no acti on will be taken. If a different window is invoked whil e una cknowledged events are present in th e s y st em, auto -v ectori ng w il l o nl y in itiate wh en a high er p ri o r it y eve n t is r ec eived.

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If the auto-vector option for the device received is enabled, the graphic flo or plan will change to display the floor plan containing the icon, bypassing any group associ ations. If auto-vectoring is off, and a group is associ ated with the device, the floor plan containi ng the highest level group will be displayed.

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and ers

Below are some examples of auto-vectoring among Groups. For a more detailed explanation of Groups, refer to "Groups" on page 79.

Auto Vector Group Action

Off No The floor plan containing the devi ce is displayed Off Yes The floor plan conta ining the highest level group is displ ayed

On No The floor plan conta ining the device is displayed On Yes The floor plan containing the device is di splayed

Screen vectoring uses the same event priority algorithms as the System Interface Window. The user can still man ually change screens us ing the Select Screen dialog box.

Menu Bar

Key Map Area

Command Area

Screen Navigation Tools

Graphic Floor Plan

Title Bar

Logo Window

Figure 2.3 Elem ents of the Window (sample screen)

Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory Ala Security Ala r m, Pre-Alarm Bann

Current Operator Field

Date & Time Fiel

Tool Bar

Events Window

Acknowledged Events Window

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2.5.1.2 Title Bar

2.5.1.3 Menu Bar

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The title bar indicates the name of the window and is located on the top le ft corner, refer to Figure

2.4.

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Figure 2.4 The Title Bar

The menu ba r lists the av ailable menus in th e NCS. A menu contains a list of comman ds that pertain to that particular window, refer to Figure 2.5. To access a menu, select (click once) on the menu from the menu bar. This opens the menu. From the menu, sel ect a command. An arrow aft er a menu o ption indica tes that a dialog box will appear. If the wro ng menu is opened, press the menu bar again or press anywhere outside of the opened menu to clos e it.

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Figure 2.5 The Menu Bar

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2.5.1.4 Graphic Floor Plan

The graphic floor plan is used to view the graphic layout of a building, high-r ise or campus type settin g . It compris es the lar g est screen area in th e NCS. It will allow an oper ator to see a diagram of any specific are a of the moni tored network and give the operator information abo ut the facility area and the monitored devices. The graphi c screen is comprised of bitmaps with devices overlaying them. Refer to Figure 2.6.

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Figure 2.6 E xam ple of a Graphic Floor Plan

2.5.1.5 Key Map Area

The key Map Area is a n overvie w of t he graphi cs use d in the s yst em. It ca n be set up for na vigati on or simply as an accompanying view of the foreground, refer to Figure 2.7.

2.5.1.6 Events Window

The Events window displ ays the first of 12 unacknowle dged, off-normal eve nts on the network. The events are grouped by event type (i.e., fire alarm, sec urity alarm, supervisory alarm, and trouble), and sorted by time within the group, displ aying the oldes t event first a nd the newest event last. The highest event group is displayed on top of the window, the lowest event group on the bottom of the window, refer to Figure 2.8. All events in this window are color coded. Fire alarms are designated red, Security Alarm s as blue, Supervisory Alarms as orange, Trouble Conditions as yellow, and Pre-Al arms as cyan.

The inform ation displayed consists of the event type, th e address, and the time that the eve n t was received (assigned by the NCS). A detail button is provided to expand the ev ent box to display all events, as well as pro vide more detailed inf ormation for each event. Refer to “The Detailed Ev ents Window” on page 44 for more information on the Detailed Event Box.

Event Type

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Figure 2.7 Key Map Area

Time

Address

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Figure 2. 8 Events Window

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A device appearing in this box may be clicked on to dis play the graphic screen containing the device. Any dev ice th at has been acknowl edged i s moved fro m the unacknowl edged e vent wi ndow to the acknowledged event box.

2.5.1.7 Acknowledge d Even t Box

The acknowledged event window displays the first 12 events on the network. The events are grouped by event type (i.e., fire alarm, security alarm, supervisory alarm, trouble, etc. ), and sorted by time with in the group, disp laying the oldes t eve nt firs t and t he n ewest eve nt la st. Refer t o Figur e

2.9.

The inform ation displayed consists of the event type, th e address, and the time that the eve n t was received (assigned by the NCS). A detail button is provided to expand the event box and display all events, as well as provide more detailed information for each event. Refer to “The Detailed Events Window” on page 44 for more information on the Detailed Event Window.

A device appearing in this box ma y be clicked on to di splay the screen c ontaining the device. Any events that have cleared from the device are deleted from the unacknowledged event box, unless the clear event is an alarm condition that must be acknow l edged (i.e., a tra ck ing alarm on an AM2020/AFP1010 that clears without a reset). In that case the clear alarm will move to the unacknowledged e vent box for further action.

2.5.1.8 Screen Navigation Tools

Use the screen naviga tion tools to advanc e to different gra phic representation screens by using the < and > arrows, refer to Figure 2.10. Click on the house icon to go direc tly to the “Home” page, click the middle icon to open a Text File dialog tha t is associated with the Graphic Screen box, or click on the last icon (printer) to print out a screen. In addition, the NCS provides a command to display all screen names in a dialog box. Double-click one of the screen names to invoke the floor plan specified.

Event Type

Figure 2.9 Example of the Acknowle dged Event Box

Time

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Address

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Forward Arrow

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Back Arrow

Current Screen

Home Screen (Top Level Screen)

Figure 2.10 Screen Navigation Tools

Text File Ass ociated with Graphic Screen

Print Graphic

The Date / Time Field displays the current syst em time (a s set by Windows NT 4.0 Workstation) within second resolution. This field is updated every second so the current time is always displayed , refer to Figure 2.11. The NCS is completely Year 2000 compliant.

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Figure 2.11 Date and Time Field

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2.5.1.10 Logo Window

This window is used to dis play a company logo. This logo ca n be modified using the GSP and PaintShop Pro to customize it to a particul ar installa tion.

2.5.1.11 Tool Bar

A tool bar is available on the right side of the Graphic Interface Screen. Buttons on thi s tool bar are used to display the Event Counter and Detailed Event windows, refer to Figure 2.12. These windows may also be accessed under the View Menu. Refer to “The View Menu” on page 43 for examples of these windows.

Event Counter

Figure 2.12 Tool Bar

2.5.1.12 Alarm / Trouble / Supervisory Alarm / Security Alarm Banners

A set of five symbols are located in the upper right corne r of the NCS. These symbols represent fire-alarms , s upervisory alarms, security alarms, trouble, and pre-alarm condi tions present in the system, refer to Figu re 2. 13. If any of the s e unacknowledged events are present in the system, the appropriate symbol will blink. If all events ha ve be en ac knowledged, the symbol will remain steady. If the system is at ALL Systems Normal, the four symbols will be replaced by an All Systems Normal message.

Supervi sory Alarm

Alarm

Security Alarm

Figure 2.13 Alar m, Trouble, Supervisory Alarm, Security Alarm and Pre-Alarm Banners

Trouble

2.5.1.13 Command Area

The command area at the top of the sc reen allows the user to SAR (signal silence, acknowledge or reset), the networ k or a speci f ic node, refer to Figure 2.14. Pressing a button will transmi t the appropriate command over the network. The user has the ability to vector the signal silence and system reset comman ds to specific nodes on the network via a pop-up dialog box. The node address currently on the network and within the users ability to S R (signal silence or reset) will be displayed in this pop-up dialog box. In ad dition, another s election will be made available to SR all off-normal nodes, or all nodes in the system. This will be user configurable in the NCS local programming dialog box.

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Detailed Events

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Figu r e 2.14 Com mand Ar e a

The user has the option to select one, many or all panels to SR. Nodes to SR are limited by the NCS programming and the individual password abi lity. The ability to vect or the acknowledge command is not provided.

This dialog box is displayed when the cursor is over the Acknowledge, Signa l S ilence or Reset button, and the right mouse button is cl icked. Pressing the si gnal silence and reset button with the left mouse button bypasses the vector di alog box, and sends the appropriate command to all nodes programmed into the system (or all off-normal nodes), and accessible with the users password.

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Acknowledge

Initiating a acknowledge command will transmit a point acknowledge or block acknowledge message to all ap propriate nodes. The nodes tra nsmitted to are limited by the nodes programmed into the system and the user password level.

If the highest priority event in the system is a fire alarm condition, a point acknowledge message will transmit to the node, acknowle dging the point. If the highes t priority event in the system is a security alarm or lower event, a block acknowle dge command will be transmitted in the same manner as in the Comma n d ar ea.

Any point acknowled ge or block acknowledge initiation commands will be logged in the history manager and current eve nt window, if successfully completed. If this message co uld not be completed, a error me s sa ge will be displayed to the user.

System Reset

Initiating a system reset comm a nd trans mi ts a system rese t messag e to all appr opri ate node s. The nodes transmitt ed to ar e limited by the nodes programmed in to the system, the user pass word leve l, and the nodes selected by the user.

The system reset in itiated command is logged into the history manager and current event window, if successfully c ompleted. If this message was not com p leted, a e r r or message wi ll be displayed to the user.

Signal Silence

Initia ti n g a si gnal silenc e co m m an d tr an smits a sig n al sil en c e m essage to al l ap p r o pri at e n o de s . The nodes trans mi tted to are limited by the nodes programmed into the system, the user pa ssword level, and the nodes selected by the user.

2.5.1.14 Current Operator F ield

The current operator field is a window that shows the name of the current operator of the NCS. Pressing the (...) button to the right will display informat ion about the current operator. Refer to Figure 2.15.

Figure 2.15 Current Operator Field

2.6 Menu Options for Programming

2.6.1 Administration Menu

The Administration menu (refer toFigure 2.16) gives the user acce ss to three commands: System Setup, Network Operations, and the Archive History Database.

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Figure 2.16 The Administration Menu

When clicking on System S etup under the Administrat ion Menu, the user will gain acce ss to the System Administra tion dialog box. In this dialog box there are five tabs: Genera l NCS , Us er Account, Printer, Voice, and Graphic Configuration, all in which contain NCS programming options.

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General NCS Tab

This tab contai ns all NCS programming options which include Port A and Port B Thre sholds, the speaker frequencies for Alarm and Trouble, the Time Sync options, a Data Refresh option, a UPS Supervision opt ion , a single port or dual port s upervi sion in dic ation, a Res et/Sign al Si lence Option, a History Backup opti on, a Master Time Keeper opti on (refer to Figure 2.17).

Click here to set th NCS as the curren time keeper, see Figure 2. 18.

Clic k he r e to s et the current system time see Figure 2.19..

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Figu r e 2.17 Gen eral NC S Ta b

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Figu r e 2. 18 Setting the N C S as th e C u rr ent Tim e K e ep er

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Figu r e 2.19 Se t ti n g Sy stem Time

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User Account Tab

In the System Administration dialog box, the User Account Tab displays a Current Users list (refer to Figure 2.20) where all user acc ounts currently setup on the NCS are displayed.

Add a user to the NCS

Add or dele te commands from a user account

Delete a user from the NCS

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Figure 2.20 T he U ser Account Tab

This dialog box also lets t he us er add, edit and delete users from the NCS. To set up a new user on the NCS, press the add user button. The new user dialog box appea rs, prompting for a new user name (refer to Figure 2. 21). Enter a user name up to 19 characters long. Check boxes allow all system commands or all available nodes to be assigned at once to the new user account. Press OK to accept the new user name.

T o add or dele te commands from a user accou nt, pres s the edit user but ton. The account edit dia log box appears with a listi ng of all commands and all nodes available on the NCS (refer to Figure

2.21). It is necessary to insert data into the screen fields that are marked with an asterisk.

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Figure 2.21 Editing User Information (General)

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Pressing a check box bes ide a command selects or deselec ts it from the user account being edited, (Figure 2.22). All nodes available on the system are displayed in the acces sible nodes section. Only highlighted nodes a re accessible to the user account. Pressing on a node selects or deselects it. After editing the user account, press OK to ac ce pt the changes, (Figure 2.23). Initially only the Administration Account user can edit accounts; however, any user given access to the Account command will also have the abi lity to edit accounts.

Note: All no des assigned to a gi ven us er will have t he s am e s et of commands available to them.

To delete a user account from the NCS, highlight the account and press on the delete button from the account li st dialog box.

Figure 2.22 Editing User Information (Permission)

Figure 2.23 Editing User Information (Nodes)

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Printer Tab

In the System Administ ration dialog box, under the Printer tab the user can setup the communications port settings if the printer is connected to a call port, refer to Figure 2.24. The NCS supports two types of pri nter:

• An Event (line) printer that can be attached to the COM or LPT port for printing of all events received by the NCS.

• A Gr a p hi cs Pr i nte r th at can be at ta ch e d to th e LPT Port f or pri n ti n g gr ap h ic s. If att a ch ed , it must be set as the default printer.

Note: If a line and graphic printer are to be used by t he N CS, event printer mus t be connecte d to a COM port.

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Figure 2.24 The Printer Tab

Event Printer Setup - The event printer is usually connected to the seri al port, but can be

connected to the pa rallel port. The event printer is used to print all events as they are received by the NCS. The printer will be activated as soon as the event is received. If the printer is connected to a serial por t, certa in optio ns must be sel ecte d. The se incl ude the commu nicat ions po rt t he print er is connected to, the BAUD rate, the parity, the number of data bits, and the number of st op bits. These settings must match the settin gs in the printer itself. If the eve nt printer is connected to the parallel port, these option s ar e not applicable.

The Printer itself mus t be set with the sam e options selected here. In addition, the compressed mode of operation (17 c pi) must be selected. This is required so that an event can be printed on a single line. If not selected, an event will wrap to the next line.

Graphics Printer Setup - the graphics printer is a laser printe r connected to the LPT port. The setup for this printer must be done in Win dows. Any Windows NT 4.0 Workstation compatible printer tha t will work connected to the parallel port can be used. This printer is to be used to print screens, any history file, and any reports generated by the NCS.

Voice Ta b

There are two types of voice messages in the NCS. Those that are linked to an event or c ommand, and those which are linked to a device. Files which are linked to events or comma nds must be in the "W a ves" di recto ry. Files which will be li nked to a d evice must be i n the "Sounds" fil e dire ctor y. Refer to Figure 2.25.

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Events and Comman d file s will be a ctiv ated aut oma ti call y when t he ev ent happ en s. Separ ate eve nt files can be set up for:

• Alarm and Pre-alarm events.

• Supervisory and Security events.

• Trouble events.

• System Reset, Signal Silence and Acknowledge commands.

• Alter Status Commands (which include enabling or disabling a device and turning a module on and off).

• All Systems Normal (a message that can be invoked when the system returns to an all systems normal state).

If a higher priority event interrupts a lower priority ev ent, the current voice message will be halted, and the new voice message will be started.

To select a w ave file for an event, select under the Wave File directory. A dropdown menu will supply the us er with available w ave files.

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Figure 2.25 Voic e Tab

Graphic Configuration Tab

Under this tab the us er ca n invoke the main screen on all sys tems normal, auto displ ay guidance text, a uto display device document, pla y wave files, display device labels, and also print device and guidance tex t and the graphic itself. Click in a box in order to put a check in the category you would like to display or print. Refer to Figure 2.26 .

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Figure 2.26 Graphi c Configuration Tab

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2.6.1.2 Network Operations

The Network Operations comm and located under the Administ ration menu opens a Network Systems Window that allows the use r to s et up the nodes that the NCS will moni tor, check the current state of all nodes programmed in, and access the read status and alter status menus for a particular node.

The Network Systems Window displays the node number, node type, label, on-line status and signal silen ce sta tus in a spread-sheet li ke view, refer to Figure 2.27. The node type is AM2020/ AFP1010, AFP200, AFP-300/400, INA, etc. The label is a 30 character custom label local to the NCS that can be entered by the user. The on-line status is either on-line or off-line. The signal silence status is N/A, Normal, Partial, or Full Silence.

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Figure 2. 27 The Network Operations Menu Option

System Setup

The Network System wind ow allows the user to add, delete and edit nodes. The LOCAL NCS cannot be deleted from the network system window. Upon initial powerup of the software, or if the software powers up in demo mode, the local NCS will be programmed in as node 0. The operator must change this node number to initiate network communicati ons. However, if the system is in demo mode, the address cannot be changed. Nodes can be adde d or deleted from this list. Editing a node will allow the user to enter the 30 character custom labe l, refer to Figure 2.28.

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Figure 2.28 Editing a Node Dialog Box

There is a second window available to the user which indicates the nodes that are present on the network, but not programmed into the NCS. The information displayed includes the node number and node type. Double-click on any nodes in the dialog box to program it into the NCS. The NCS will only display events, act on, and comm unicate, with nodes that are programmed into the NCS .

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Another option ava ilable is to auto-program all nodes on the network once net work communicati ons has been establi shed. This option will automatically add the node number, type and status in this list.

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Node Access

Double-clicking on a particular node in the network system window displays the initial read status menu, if read sta tus is supported by that node. If it is n ot, an error message will be displayed, refer to Figure 2.29.

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Figure 2. 29 N ode Access Error Message

From the initia l read status menu, the user can now se lect further read stat us , alter status and programming opera tions. Double-click on the loca l NCS for a display of the local set ting for the NCS.

In addition, right clicking on a node in the network system window opens the Read Database Menu, from which the user can c hoose to vie w loo p, zone , or de vice inf ormation. This inform atio n is displayed in a spread sheet type format, and is re ad-only. The information is obtained from the database which is store d on the NCS. Refer to Figure 2.30.

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY UPDATED DURING UPLO AD AND READ STATUS COMMANDS, AND THEREFOR E MIGHT NOT

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Figure 2.30 Read Database Menu

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2.6.1.3 Archive History Database

The Archive Hist ory Database menu option allows the user to archive the current history database , and open a new one, refer to Figure 2.3 1.

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Figure 2.31 The Active History Database

2.6.2 Graphic Menu

The Graphic Menu op tio n is us ed to b ring y our gra phics c reate d in t he GSP i nto the NCS, or invok e the Graphics Setup Program.

2.6.2.1 Graphic Setup

The graphics in the NCS are programmed using the Graphic Setup Program (GSP). This program can be run from the NCS or executed as a stand-alone program. It is used to set up all floor plans, device icons, links, etc. in the progra m. All graphics information is stored in graphics.mdb. Refer to the Graphic Setup Program in the Operations section in this manual on how to use the program. Refer to “The Graphic Setup Pr ogram” on page 60 for an in-depth explanat ion of the GSP.

2.6.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu allows the user to edi t speech files, comp act databases, and view networ k communication statistics. The Edit Speech File opens up the Voice tab which also can be opened through the Syste m Administration menu. The Compac t Database compacts and saves a dat abase for transfe rring information onto a floppy disk. *Network Statistics allows the user to troubleshoot network statistics as well as view them, refe r to F igure 2.34. The user can choose to vie w loca l or remote devices or reset all nodes.

*The Network Statistics selection is only useful when consulting with a Technical Services representative.

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Figure 2.32 The Graphic Menu

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Figure 2.33 The Utilities Menu

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Figure 2.34 Network Statistics

2.6.4 The Help Menu

The Help menu allows the user to ac cess a help file without exiting an applicat ion. The About command displays a splash screen which shows the copyright and part number of the software (refer to Figure 2.36).

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Figure 2.35 The Help Menu

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Figure 2.36 The System Interface Window

Select the System Info button to access information (memory, version, processor, etc.) about the system you are on.

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Section 3 Opera tion

3.1 Normal Operation

During normal operati on, when no fire alarms or troubles exist, the Graphic Interfac e window will appear as shown below with an “All Sys tems Normal” message in top right-side of the window.

"All Systems Normal" message

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Figure 3.1 S ystem Interface Window

The user can perform funct ions associated with the following butt ons without having to ente r a password, these functions can be performed under the Action Menu or directly from th e Interface Window.

3.2 T roubles

ACKNOWLEDGE - The Acknowledge button acknowledges events currently in the system.

Alarms are acknowledged individually, and troubles are acknowledged as a group (block acknowledge). Receiving unit mode is not supported on the NCS and all nodes on the network should be configured for block acknowledge.

SIGNAL SILENCE - The Signal Silence button si lence s all cont rol modules in t he syste m that are programmed as silenc eable. The System Interface Window will reflec t that a signal silence is requested.

RESET - The Reset button resets all fi re panels for the particular system in which it was requested.

When a trouble is receive d f r om a fire alarm panel it is report ed to the NCS. The NCS will report the trouble i n th ree ways; the trou ble icon in the banner will flash , the t rouble wi ll be report ed in th e Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counter s window. Refer to Figure 3.2.

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Trouble icon flashing in the Ban n er a r ea.

Trouble repo rted in the Events Counter Box under New and Tota l categorie s.

Detector showing the reported trouble

Trouble reported in the Events window.

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Figure 3. 2 T roubles Reported to the NCS

Select Acknowledge to acknowledge that a trouble has been reported. The trouble will then be shown in the Acknowled ged E vents window, seeFigure 3.3. Select Signal Silence to silence NAC’s, and select Reset to reset the control panel.

Troubl e reported in the Events Counter Box under the Total category.

3.3 Alarms

Trouble icon stops flashing in the Banner area.

Trouble moves to the Acknowledged Events window

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Figure 3.3 Ackn owledging Troubles on the NCS

When an a la r m is r ec ei v ed from a fir e al ar m panel it is re p orted to the N CS. The NCS wil l rep o r t the alarm in three ways; the alarm icon in the ba nner will flash, the alarm will be reported in the Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counter s window. Refer to Figure 3.4.

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Alarm icon flashing in the

Alarm reported in the Events Counter Box under New and Tota l categorie s.

Detector showing the rep orted alarm

Banner area.

Alarm reported in the Events window.

Alarm reported in the Events Counter Box under the Total category.

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Figure 3.4 Alarms Reported to the NCS

Select Acknowledge to acknowledge that an alarm has bee n reported. The alarm will th en be shown in the Acknowledged E vents window, see Figure 3.5. Selec t Signal Silence to sil enc e NAC’s, and select Reset to reset the control panel.

Alarm icon stops flashing i n the Banner area.

Alarm moves to the Acknowle dge Events window .

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Figure 3.5 Acknowledging Alarms on the NCS

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3.4 Supervisory, Security, and Pre-Alarm

When a supervisory, security, or pre- alarm signal is receive d from the control panel it is reported to the NCS. The NCS will report the supervisory, security, and pre-alarm in three ways; the appropriate icon in the banner will flash, the supervisory, security, or pre-alarm will be reported in the Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counters window.

Select Acknowledge to acknowl edge th at a supervis ory, security , or pre -alarm has been report ed: it will then be shown in the Ack nowledged Events window und er its appropriate cate gory. Select Signal Silence to silence NAC’s, and select Reset in order to reset the control panel.

3.5 Menu Options for Operating the NCS

3.5.1 File Menu

The File Menu (refer to Figure 3.6) allows for printer setup , or exi ting the NCS application.

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Figure 3.6 The File Menu

3.5.1.1 Exit

The Exit command from the fil e m enu e xits the NCS program and places the user in the Windows NT 4.0 Workstati on environment. The user i s prompted for a password. After entering the co rrec t password a warning display indicates the user is exiting the NCS application (refer to Figure 3.7). The user should either press Ok to exit the NCS application or press Cancel to abort.

Caution: Leaving the NCS app lication disconnects the NCS from Noti•F ire•Net which leaves the

building unprotected and the NCS not perform ing Life Safety functions.

Figu r e 3.7 The E xit Dial o g Bo x

3.5.2 Operator Menu

The Operator Menu allows the user to Login, Logout, and Change Password of the NCS, refer to Figure 3.8.

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Figure 3.8 The Operator Menu

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3.5.2.1 Login

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The Login command allows the user to gain access to the NCS by selecting his or her name in the dialog box. Both a user name and a password are required to log on (refer to Figure 3.9). When the NCS is first powered up, the in itial user name is Admin. After initial login, the Administration Account passwo rd must be changed to something other t han Admin to ensure system security. The administration account user shoul d then set up accounts with temporary passwor ds for all operators that will be accessing the NCS. Passwords can be up to 19 characters long.

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Asterisks are dis played in place of characters when entering a password. After selecting the user name and entering the pa ssword, press Ok to accept the logi n information. If an error is made while enterin g the password during login , a qui ck warning beep sounds, and the password dialog box remains on the screen with the user name highli ghted.

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Figure 3.9 Login Dialog Box

3.5.2.2 Logout

The Logout command is used to exit the NCS . Once log out has been sel ected , a dia log bo x appear s asking the user for the pass word. (refer to Figure 3.10). After ent ering the password, select Ok to continue logging out. System commands will not be accessible again until a user logs onto the NCS.

3.5.2.3 Change Password

The Change Password command al lows a user to change their curren t pass w ord. A password can only be changed by the user who owns the password. Not even the Administration Account user (the top user account with permanent access to all NCS commands) can change another user's password.

When the Change P assword command is selec ted, the change pass word dialog box (refer to Figure

3.11) prompts the user for old and new passwords . Asterisks will appear in place of the entered

characters for bot h the old and new passwords. Type the old password. Type the new password and then ret ype it in the confirm password box to verify the first en try. Press OK to accept the new password infor ma tion.

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Figure 3.10 Logout Dialog Box

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Figure 3.11 Change Password Dialog Box

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3.5.3 The Action Menu

From this menu, the use r can acknowledge events , reset the system, perform a signal s ilence, hide

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offline e vents, show offline events and perform a data refresh, refer to Figure 3.12.

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Figu r e 3. 12 The Ac ti on Men u

• Ackn ow ledge - Allows the function of acknowledge to be performed across the allowable network nodes.

• Reset - Allows the funct ion of system reset to be performed across the allowable network nodes. The user can rese t all nodes at one time, all off-normal nodes at one time, or select individual nodes of choice.

• Signal Silence - Allows the function of signal silence to be performed across the allowable network nodes. The user can signal silence all nodes at one time, all off-normal nodes at one time, or select individual nodes of choice.

• Hide Offline Events - Hides all offline events. F or example, if a node is dis connected from a network with active events, then this selection will mask them from the graphic workstation.

• Show Offline Events - Displays all offline events. For example, if a node is disconnected from a network with active events, this option will unmask offl ine nodes that have acti ve events.

Data Refresh - Is manually initiate d from the NCS to update the off-normal points in the NCS. This is also autom atically done when the NCS is powered up. The NCS has the capabi lity to initiate a data re fresh to five nodes simultaneously to update point information as fast as possible.

These menu options can also be accessed from the NCS Interface Window, Refer to “NCS Graphical User Inte rface” on page 22 where they are explained in gre ater detail.

3.5.4 The View Menu

From the View Menu, the user can see the number of events that have occurred from the Event Counter windo w option, see a detailed lis t of all events, fire and non-fire from the Detailed Events option, view t he l ast 1 ,000 eve nts th at have happen ed in the syst em from the Curr ent Events opt ion, and disable devices (once the de vice is disabled, the user can enabl e it again by double-clicking on the device, f rom the wind ow it self ) from th e Disabl e Devic es op tio n, vie w the His to ry Manage r and UPDL (refer to Figure 3.13).

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Figure 3.13 The View Window Menu

The Event Counter wind ow contains the new and total events on the network. The informat ion displayed in the win dow cons ists of fire alarms, pre-al arms, security alarms, supervisory alarms and troubles. The new and tot al field areas are capable of displaying a five digit number. Refer to

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Figure 3.14.

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Figure 3.14 Event Counters Dialog Box

Event counters are not permanently displayed on the Graphics Screen but invoked when prompted by the user.

3.5.4.2 The Detailed Events Window

The Detailed Events Window is an advanced Signal Display inte rface to networked panels . The Detailed Event s Com mand is di splay ed fro m the View Menu in the Start -up W indow. The Detailed Events W indow contains all of f-normal events, both unacknowledged and ackno wledged, that are currently present in the system, refer to Figure 3.15. It is made up of two parts, “ Fire Events and Non-Fire Events. ” Two buttons are provided to t oggl e betwe en these two parts of th e window. The Fire Events window conta ins all events tha t are normally displayed by the fire panel in its display, which includes al l alarm and troubl e condit ion s. Non-Fire Events consi st of all events that are only reported to the history buffer and printer of the fire-panel, such as speaker circuits , and nonreporting control modules, as well as zone act ivation.

Select the blue button to view al l non-fire events.

Figure 3.15 The Detailed Events Dialog Box (Fire Event s Shown)

A scroll bar will be provided if more events are present in the system that can be displayed at one time. The ev ents are sorted by ev ent type (fire alarm, security alarm, supervis o ry alarm , trouble, pre-alarm, ac knowledged alarm, acknowl edged security alarm, acknowledged supervis ory alarm, acknowledge d trouble, and acknowledged pre - alarm) and time. This dia log box will be displayed in the same position as when previously closed. If left open, it will be refreshed every 6 seconds, and only if new events of equal or lower priority were receive d by the NCS. If higher priority events were received, this window would be updated immediately.

All information received from the node that the ev ent happened on will be displa yed in this box. This includes the event type, the device type, the device label, the firs t zone referenced in the CBE equation (for panels that provide this information), the first zone label (for panels that provide this information ), the tro uble ty pe (for troubl e conditi ons), th e time a nd dat e (as signed by the NCS), and a panel specifi c type index. This box will be upda ted during receipt of normal events, as well as during a data refresh operation. In the lat ter case most of the information will not be available, and only the information that is available will be displa yed. The NCS provides the ability to print all events in the Detailed Event box.

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3.5.4.3 Current Event Window

The curren t e ven t w i nd o w co n ta in s al l n et w o rk an d local event s, as w el l as system m essages received by the NCS. This ca n be manually invoked by clicking on the message button to review the current events in the system. A maximum of 1000 events can be dis played in the system message box (refer to Fig ure 3. 16), with the newest event displayed on the bottom of the window. If more than 1000 events are reached, the oldest event will be delet ed. The events displayed in this window are sorted by time and date, with the time column being displayed first. Events in this window will be color coded, using the same color scheme as in the Unacknowledged Event Box.

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Figure 3.16 Current Events Di alog Box

The user has the option t o leave this window on top. This window will also always be displayed in the same position as when previously closed.

3.5.4.4 Disabled Device Window

The disabled devic e window conta ins all di sable d devic es in t he syste m. A disable d device can be directly sele cted (double-clicked) from the list of events, and re-enable d. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed, confirming the enable command. If the point enabled is a AM2020 or AFP1010 zone, righ t clicking on the point will bring up another menu. This me nu will give the user an option of using the Zone Enable or Group Zone Enable command for the zo ne. All zones will be colored to make them stand out within the window.

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Figure 3.17 Disabled Devices Dialog Box

The Disabled Device window will only be refreshed whe n the de vice is disabled or ena bled, but at a rate no greater than 6 seconds. This window will also be displayed in the same position a s when previously cl osed. The NCS provides the abi lity to print all events in the disabled device window.

The user may select the History Manager Window from under th e View Menu. The History Manager is a program that records all operator actions and all events (alarms and troubles) that have occurred in the sys tem. Refer to Secti on 4 on page 52 for a detaile d desc ription of the History Manager.

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3.5.5 Screen Navigation

Under this menu option the user can view different graphic building representa tions which have been setup by the Graphi c Setup Program. Select Next or Previously Viewed screens to vie w the floor representations, see Figure 3.18. The user may perform this same function by press ing the < and > arrows above the graphic , see Figure 3.19.

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Figure 3.18 The Screen Navigation Menu

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Figure 3.19 N ext and Previous ly Viewed Arrow Keys

3.5.6 Trouble with NCS and INA Equipment

Signals origin ating at the NCS and INA are transmitted to other reporting node s (i.e., NCS or another INA) on the network. All local troubles are reported with the exception of node of f-line conditions which depend on the local sett ings of the NCS or INA and are reported individually by all reporting nodes.

Below is a list of trouble messages which are exclusive to the NOTI•FIRE•NET

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network

environment.

Node XXX Communications Failure

The node is programmed into the system but does no t exist physically on the network, or the node is physically attached to the network but is not progra mmed into the Command Center.

Communication Link Failur e in Port A

Data is not being received on network (MIB) Port A. This trouble is only reported if the node is configured for dual port supervision.

Communication Link Failur e in Port B

Data is not b eing rece ived on ne twork (MIB) Port B. This t roubl e is o nly report ed if the nod e is configured for dual port supervision.

Lan Communications Failure

The specifi c network node can no longer communicate with the rest of the network, indicating a problem with the network connections (refer to Appendix A of this manual for more information).

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Read Status/Program Operation

3.6 Read Status/Program

The Read Status fea ture of the NCS allows the operator to display the statu s of node s or devices communicating on and programmed into the NOTI•FIRE•NET AFP-400 devices are su pported for read status operati ons in this software release.

Detectors

To perform Read Status on a detector in the system, select the node the detector is connected to from the Se lect Syste m dia log box. Se lect OK. A node di alog b ox appe ars. Se lect the Detec tor ta b. Enter the address of the detector that is desired to perform Read Status. Select Program. The Detector dialog box appears. This dialog box displays the current programming for the detector , the verification counter , percentage of alarm, and whether the detector is in alarm, trouble, or disabled (refer to Figure 3.20).

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Figure 3.20 Detector Read Status

Control and Monitor Modules

To perform Read Status on a module in t he system, select the node the m odule is connected to from the Select System dialog box. Select OK. A node dialog box will appear. Select the Module tab. Enter the addres s of the module desired to perform Read Status. Select Program. The Module dialog box will appear. This dialog box displays the current programming for the module and whether the module is in alarm, trouble, or disabled (re fer to Figure 3.21).

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Figure 3.21 Monitor Module read Status

Zones

To perform Read Status on an AM2020/AFP1010 zone in the system, select the node the zone is connected to from the Select System dialog box. Selec t OK. A node dialog box appears. Select the Zone tab. Enter the zone number desired to perf orm Read Status. Select Pr ogram. The Zone dialog box will appear. This dialog box displa ys the current progr amming for t he zone and wheth er the zone is in alarm, trouble, or is disabled (refer to Fi gure 3.22).

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Figure 3.22 Zone Read Status

Annunciator Points

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To perform Read Status on an annunciator point, select the Annunciator tab from the Node dialog box. Enter the address of the poi nt desired to perform Read Status. Select Program. The Annunciator Point dialog box displays. This dialog box shows the type of annunciator point and whether it is in Alarm, Trouble, or Off (refer to Figure 3.23).

System Data I

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Figure 3.23 Annunciator Point Read Status

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Figure 3.24 System Data I Point Read Status

System Data II

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Figu r e 3.25 System Da ta II Poin t R ead Status

System Data III

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Figure 3.26 System Data III Point Read Status

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The History Manager NCS Integrated Operation

Section 4 The History Ma nager

The History Mana ger program is designed to directly integrate with the NCS, or operate as a standalone program that can be used to view the history file at any given time. On PCs that have the NCS installed, the History Manager can only be invoked through the NCS .

4.1 NCS Integrated Operation

When the History Manager is invoked, the History database is opened and all events are shown, refer to Figure 4.1. While the History Manager is running, and a new, higher priority event is received as the current one, the History Manager automatically s huts down to display the new event. If equal or lower priority events are received, the History Manage r will not shut down.

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Figure 4.1 Current History Database

To maximize operations while the History Manag er is running, new events of equal or lower priority, will not automatically be show n. I nstead, a “Refresh Grid” button will indicate if new events have been receive d. If this button is grayed out, the History Manager is showing all e vents that have been receiv ed. If this button is not grayed out , then new event s have been rece ived by the NCS, but are not currently being displayed by the History Manager. Once this button is pressed, the History Manager will query the database to show the new events received, and vect or to the top of the page and display them, re fer to Figure 4.2

Figure 4.2 R efresh Grid Button

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Stored History Files

The History Manage r, by default, displays the currently active history database. This is indicated by the program in the tit le ba r. The user can open older history databases under the File menu, Open Archived History Fil e command, refer to Figure 4.3. This operation will close the current database and open the selected one . Th e His tory Manager will indicate that th e current history fil e is no longer di splayed by showing t he path and file name of the current history database in the title bar . See Figure 4.4 for an example of an archived history database.

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Figure 4.3 Opening a Archived History File

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Figure 4.4 Exampl e of an Archived History Database

The current hist ory database can be re-opened by selecting the Current History File command under the File menu. If the history manager is shut down and later re-opened, and an old history database was prev iously sele cted, the dial og box wi ll be sho wn indica ti ng this. The dialog box will then ask if the user wants to open the current history database, or continue with the one selected.

Operator List

The History Manager pr ovides an Operator List via a control tab on the main screen. This t ab, when invoked, will display all operators who have logged on to the system and the last login time and date. This list is part of the history dat aba se, and therefore will be c lea red whenever a new history database is opened. Refer to Figure 4. 5.

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Figure 4.5 Example of an Operator List Dialog Box

Number of Events

The number of entries in the history database is shown at all times. If a custom filter view is selected, the number of entries will be equal to the number of events shown, refer to Figure 4.6.

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Figure 4.6 Numb er of Events Shown on the History Database

Stand Alone Operation

In stand alone operation, the History Manager works similar to the NCS Integrated operation. When the Histo ry Manage r is powe red up, a blank hi story fil e is i nitia lly displ ayed. T he us er has to manually open any history file.

Custom Filters

The history manager will allow the operator to view the events using the following search criteria:

• All events

• All events while a specific operator was logged in*.

• All events by node number, loop number or device number*. They can be independently set.

• Events with a particular device status (fire alarm, security alarm, supervisory alarm, point or system trouble, module

activation, disabled device, operator log in in/out, system pr ogramming and ot her events)*.

• Events which happened between in a given time frame*.

• Events received by device types, including detectors, modul e s , zones, bell circuits, pan e l circuits and other devices.

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Note: The events marked * may be combin ed w ith any other search criteria.

Searching and displaying events in the hist ory m anager won’t ad versely affect the NCS operatio n. Any operation of this type is conducted as a low priority event. Refer to Figure 4.7 for an example of search dialog box an d Figure 4.8 for a search showing only Administration logins .

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Figure 4.7 Exam ple of a Search Dialog Box

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Figure 4.8 Example of a Search of Administration Logins Only

If the user selects a custom filter view, the History Manager will indicate this by highlighting the “Custom Filte r” butt on. Ref er to Figur e 4.8. If t he user does n’t ha ve any c ustom fi lt ers a pplied, th e “All Events” view will be displayed, and the "All Events" button will be highlighted. Pushing either button will bring up the associate d sc reen.

Visible columns

This command di spla ys a win dow wit h all c olumn t ypes that c an be shown i n th e Hist ory Ma nager. A column can be selected or deselected, thereby hiding i t from view. Each column can be resi zed enabling the user to decide which columns they want to be shown, and the size of each column, refer to Figure 4.9. These options are stored in the registry and invoked every time the History Manager is powered up.

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Figure 4.9 Select Visible Co lumn s Dialog Box

Printing

The current history database, or any stored database, can be printed to the NCS Graphics printer connected to the NCS. The Print command located under the File menu invokes the common printer dial og box, (re fer to F igur e 4.10) enab lin g the sele ction of a pri nter. The printout consists of the information shown in the history manager. Columns that are not visible, will not print out. If a custom filter has been selected, only the events that are a part of the filter will be printed.

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Figure 4.10 Print D ialog Box

4.1.1 History Backup

The history buff er may co ntain an unlimi ted number of ent ries . However , onc e the numbe r reache s 100,000 events, a dialog box will be di splayed. The dialog box wil l instruct the user to open a new database and arch ive the current database.

The operator has th e abi lity to archive the current database for backup, and thereby create a ne w, blank history buffer. This is done directly through the NCS, by using the Archive History command under the Adminis tration menu. This command open s a dialog box to save the current history database, with a .his extension (see Figure 4.11)

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Figure 4.11 A rchive History Dialog Box

Automatic History Backup

The NCS can be automatically setup to back up a history file when the NCS reaches a user selectabl e num ber of en tries, with ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 events. In addit ion, the history database can be backed up any day of the month, ranging from 1 to 28.

The current hist ory file will be saved to a file name made up of the current date with a “a” prefix, denoting an auto ma tic backup. If more the one backup has occurred in any given day, a “01” will be added to the file. For example, “a061298-1-.his” indicates the first file backed up automat ically on June 12th, 1998. A “a061298 -2.his” file indicates that a second file was backed up that day.

The path and filename of the old history file will be saved in the new history file. All history files are backed up in the \{install}\HistoryArchives directory.

4.1.1.1 Upload/Down load (UPDL)

The upload / download window is used to upload or download the database from a node. Options are available to initiate uploads, downloads, sc hedule uploads, and abort any current acti ons. Information about the node number, status indication and progress indication will be displ ayed by the upload / download. Select UPDL under the View menu option and a Main Screen will appear showing nodes and their completion percentage, refer toFigure 4.12.

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Figu r e 4.12 Upload/Down load M ain Win d ow

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All upload / download messages that affe ct the operation are stored in the history window and current even t window. This includes ini tiat ing the up loa d / downloa d proc ess, aborting the process , or any errors that will prohibit the proces s from completing successfully. A message will also be stored in these windows if the upload / download has successfully completed.

Upload - Before an upload is initiated, th e NCS will query the user for a data base file to st or e the received inf ormation in. All uploaded inform ation, including the database version, will first be stored in the NCS run-time database. After the upload is complete, the NCS will copy the information for the node upload from the run-time data base to the database sp ec ified by the user. Refer to Figure 4.13 for an example screen of uploading nodes.

Select the [...] button to choose a database.

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Figure 4.13 Uploading Nodes Screen

If the database specified is an older versio n, an error dialog box will be displayed, indicat ing the problem. The upload is not allowed to proceed at thi s ti me. The Verifire utility has the ability to convert an older database format to the current database format.

Download - The NCS will query the user for a database to download. It will ope n the database specified, a nd che ck the v ersio n. I f the dat abase v ersio n is ol d, the NCS will displ ay an e rror di alog box indicating the problem. The user is not given the option to continue the download. Refer to Figure 4.14 for an example of a downlo ad screen.

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Figure 4.14 Downloading Nodes Screen

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Note: The V erifire utility has the ability to convert an older database format to the current database format.

Scheduled Uploads - The NCS has the ability to schedule uploads on a monthly or “one shot” basis. The one shot wi ll provide the abili ty to s chedul e a set of panel s to up loa d only onc e. Opt ions will be made available for the startin g tim e an d which nodes to upload. If a monthly upload is selected, the day and time must be specified. If a one shot upload is specified, the exact data and time must be specified. All scheduli ng options, including dates, times, and nodes selected, will be NCS database.

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Figure 4.15 Scheduled Uploads Screen

• Once Only Upload - This option will allow the user to upload a set of panels on a “one-shot” basis. A date and time for

the upload is entered and the NCS initiates the upload at that time.

• Monthly - The NCS has the ability to sch edule uploads on a monthly basis. The user can sel ect the day of the mon th

and time to upload. The N CS can then upload the spec ified set of nodes every month at the specified time. To alleviate the problem of how many days are in a month, the plug-in only allows a r a nge of 1 - 28 for the day s pecified.

• Multiple Panel Upload - The NCS has the capability of uploading or downloading up to five nodes at a time.

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The Graphic Setup Program Program Layout

Section 5 The Graphic Setup Program

The Graphic S etup Program allows the creation of floorplans and devices as well as associating information about each device.

5.0.1 NCS Integrated Operation

If the GS P is called up from the NCS, all operations are identical. However, when the GSP is exited, gra phics .mdb is not aut omati call y upda ted. I ns tead, the da tabase c an be u pdat ed in th e NCS using the Upd ate Graphic Databas e command under the Graphics menu. If t he NCS is not running at the time the database is updated, the database can be updated once the NCS is powered up, and the update command is executed.

In both the Standalone and NCS integrate d operations, on power -up the existence of the backup database will be checked. If it exists, then a dialog box will be displayed indicating that it was found. The user then has the option to use this database, or the graphics data base. If the graphics database is chosen, recent edits might be lost.

5.1 Program Layout

The Graphic Setup Program (GSP) consists of several different windows. The main graphics area and key-map area hav e the sa me si ze and location as in the NCS. This allows the user to place screen floorplans and devices, and see them exactly as they would appear in the NCS. Refer to Figure 5.1.

Menu Bar

Key-M a p A r e a

Graphics Are a

Title Bar

Figure 5.1 Graphic Setup Program Interface Window

Information Window

Toolbar

Tree View Window (Screen Device View)

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In addition, the top are a has room for displaying the current screen information and command buttons. The area to the right of the main graphics screen contains the Tree View Window whic h is similar to a Windows Explorer type structure, refer to Figure 5.2. The Tree View Window offers three different views of the system:

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5.1.1 Floor Plan Tree View

This view shows how the different screens are linked through groups. A path from the left to the right identifi es screens containing lower groups, down to the floor plan containing only devices. This view can also be used to navigate through the screens. Double-cli ck on a fl oor plan name to display the appropriate floor plan. Refer to Fig ure 5.2.

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Figure 5.2 Floor Plan Screen Tree V iew Example

5.1.2 Group Tree View

This view shows which devices are linked to a group. The groups and devices associated with the group are shown. Double-clicki ng on an item in this view will bring up the appropriate dialog box to change any settings. Refer to Figure 5.3.

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Figure 5.3 Group Tree View Example

5.1.3 Floor Plan Device View

This view shows all screens in the system, and the devices associated with a screen, which includes information labe ls and navigationa l buttons. Double-clicking on a floor plan displa ys the screen, double-clicking on a device displays the edit dialog box for the device. Refer to Figure 5.4.

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Figure 5.4 Floor Plan Device View Exam ple

5.1.4 Information Windows

The Information Window contain s the infor mation about the current screen that is edited . This includes the screen Description, keymap file name, guidance text file name, and floor pl an file name. Refer to Figure 5.5.

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Figure 5.5 The Information Window

Double-cl icking on any o f thes e fi eld s dis plays a fi le dialog bo x. T his a llo ws the us er to chan ge t he keymap or floor plan, select a new guidance text file, or change the name of the screen that is currently edited, refer to Figure 5.6 for an example. If a floor plan is changed, a “Save Screen” option appears, refer to F igure 5.7, allowing the user to save all current changes. This option only appears if change s have been made to the current screen. In addition, double clicking on the floor screen name in the Tree View Window also sa ves any current changes tha t have been made.

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Figure 5.6 File Dialog Box

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Figure 5.7 Save Screen Option Dialog Box

5.1.5 Tool Bar

A toolbar is availa ble through the Information Window. This toolba r is not res tricted to the Information Window and can float to other areas of the screen. The toolbar contains shortcut buttons for various graphic operations, including: creating groups, detectors, modules, zones, information label s and na vigati on bu ttons , crea ting hot keys (ho t te mpla tes) and edit ing a floor pl an or key map. Refer to Figure 5. 8.

Create Detector

Create Group

Create Zone

Create Module

Create Information Label

Create Navigation Button

Edit File Plan

Display Hot Keys

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Figure 5.8 Tool Bar

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If a template group is defined, then pressing the short cut butto n will display a dialog box from which a template can be chosen. If a template is not defi ned, then the first 40 items in the director y will be displayed in a picture box. For example, if the Create Zones Button is pressed, and no templates are de fined, the first 40 icons found in the device directory will be displayed in a pict ure box. However, if templates are defined, a selection of all zone templates will be shown. After a template is chosen, only the icons associated with that template will be displayed. Select a toolbar icon and a library of icons assoc iated with t hat button will appear. Choose an icon by clicking on it and dragging it to a lo cation on the floor plan screen.

5.2 Graphic Floor Plans

Floor plans are bitmaps that are displ aye d on the main screen of the NCS. The bitmaps measure 780 x 538 pixels and are customi zed thro ugh Pai nt Shop Pro, a thi rd pa rty program that i s packag ed with the NCS. All floor plan bitmaps must be stored in the directory \{in stall}\Floors. All images saved with Paint Sh op Pro must be saved in bitmap formats, not as the default .psp extension.

5.2.1 Adding Floor Plans to the NCS

A floor plan can be added to the NCS by selecting the Screens menu option, New Screens command from the menu ba r. A confirmation dialog box is then displayed. This dialog box allows the user to select an existing floor plan and keymap, or create a new floor plan and key-map. In both cases, a floor plan title must be selected. Refer to Figure 5.9.

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Figure 5.9 “N ew Screen” Dialog Box

If an existing floor pla n or keymap is to be a dded, a dialog box appears allowi ng the user to select a floor plan, refer to Figure 5.10 for an example. Once the floor plan and keymap are selected, they will be displayed in the Graphic Setup Program.

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Figure 5.10 Exis ting Floor Plan Di alog Box (Example)

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If a new floor plan or keymap is to be added, a bla nk floor plan and key map will appear with the floor plan title. This floor plan can be alte red e ntirely in PaintShop Pro, or in other graphic programs such as Paint and then pasted into the scre en. Double-clicking on a floor plan or keymap will invoke PaintShop Pro where any changes or ed its can be made to the drawing. When PaintShop Pro is exite d, the file date and time are checked on the hard drive. If the date or time of the file has chang ed, the bitmap is copied over the existing floorplan and displayed in the GUI.

Each screen contains a floorplan, keymap, screen description and guidance text. Although each floor plan ha s a corresponding num eric identifier assigned to it, only the screen name is displayed on the NCS main form. The Graphic Setup Program displays the name of the current screen, as well as the floor plan filename, the keymap filename, and the guidanc e text file name that is associated with the screen.

5.2.2 Selecting Floor Plans

The screen selecting command displays a dialog box which contains all screens with their corresponding floor plan number, and a preview window. It allows the user to select a floor plan for editing purposes. Onc e a screen floor plan has been selected, click the OK button and the new floor plan with all it s associations will be displayed, refer to Figure 5.11.

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Figure 5.11 Selecting Floor Plans Dialog Box

5.2.3 Deleting Floor Plans

The Graphic Setup P r ogram allows the operator to dele te screens. When this operation is selected, a dialog box containing all screens in the GSP, with the corre sponding floor plan numbe r, will be displayed . In addi tion, this dialog box will contain a preview of the floor plan belongin g to the screen that is to be delet ed, refer to Figure 5.12.

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Figure 5.12 Deleting Floor Plans Dialog Box

A confirmation dialog box will be displayed be fore the floor plan is actually deleted from the system, refe r to F igur e 5.13. Dele ting a flo or plan caus es all dev ices, infor mati on labe ls, nav iga tion buttons, etc. that are on the screen, to also be deleted. The physical bitmap files for keymaps and floorplans ar e not de leted.

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Figure 5.13 Deleting a Floor Plan Confirmation Dialog Box

5.2.4 Setting Keymap Links

A key map can be linked to a floor plan diagram if desired. In the NCS, when an area in th e key map is double-c licke d, the sc reen li nked to the ke y map will appea r . This a llows e asy naviga ti on of the graphics.

Keymap links can be set under the Screens menu, Set Keymap L ink command. When this command is activated, a dialog box appears, dis playing all screens in the system, refer to Figure

5.14. Once the keymap and scre en are linked, the floor pl an will be displayed when the

corresponding keym ap area is selected.

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Figure 5.14 Selecting Keymap Link s D ialog Box

5.2.5 Screen Title

The screen title describes the present screen. A 40-character floor plan title can be entered. All screen titles ar e available for viewing and navigating from the Tree Vi ew Window.

5.2.6 Guidance Text

Guidance Text can be added to any screen. Guidance text may contain instruction or warnings applicabl e to the displayed area. The text is entered using the guidance text viewer/editor, refer to Figure 5.15. The gui dan ce text c an be print ed automati call y or b y devic e act ivati on fro m withi n th e NCS or manually by user selection. To manually print guidance text by user selection, press the button to display, choose auto display, and select aut o print.

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Figure 5.15 G uidance Text Dial og Box Example

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5.3 Keymap Area

Keymaps are bitmaps whi ch are created and assigned during the new screen process. The bitmaps measure 327 X 167 pixels. Keymaps are displayed above the floor plan on the Main NCS screen. The Keymap acts as an overview for the floor plan it belongs to. Every floor plan must have a keymap assigned to it, although the same Keymap may be assigned to different screens. Ke ymaps can be customized through Paint Shop Pro. If a keymap link has bee n created, double-click the keymap while in the NCS to bring up the associated screen.

5.4 Menu Bar Options

5.4.1 File

Select Exit Setup to close the Graphic Setup Program and return to the NCS, see Fig ure 5.16.

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Figure 5.16 The File Menu

5.4.2 Screens

Under the Scre ens m enu option, t he user can creat e a new graphic scre en, select a previous graphic screen, delete a graphic screen or set a keymap link to a graphic screen, see Figure 5.17.

5.4.3 Devices

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Figure 5.17 The Screens Menu

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Figure 5.18 The Devices Menu

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Figu r e 5.19 Groups

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Figure 5.20 Setting Up Groups

Figure 5.21 Detectors

Figure 5.22 Modules

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Figure 5.23 Zones

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Figure 5.24 Information Labels

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Figure 5.25 Navigation Buttons

5.4.4 View

The View menu op tion allows the user to customize the tool b ar to the users preference and v i ew screen statistics. Screen statistics include: device (detectors, modules, zones) count, graphic (labels, navigation buttons) count and a Total count (c ombination of both).

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Figure 5.26 The View Menu

5.4.5 Setup

The Setup menu allows the user to edit the site logo in Paint Shop Pro.

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Figure 5.27 The Setup Menu

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5.4.6 Help

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Figure 5.28 The Help Menu

5.5 Device Icons

After a floor plan and keymap scre en ha ve be en created, Device Graphics ca n be add ed. Device Graphics include Level1 Groups, Level2 Groups, Devices (detectors, modules and z ones), Navigation Buttons, and Information Labels. All device bitmaps must be stored in the {install}\ device directory, Groups must be stored in the {instal l}\group directory.

5.5.1 Devices

A symbol can be use d to graphically represent a devi ce (detector, module or zone) in the fire alarm system. In addition to a graphical represent ation of the device, the us er ca n assign device descriptions and link pictures , documents and sound to the device. The NCS does not permit one device to be displ ayed on multiple screens ; a dev ice can only appear on one screen .

A new device can be added to the sys tem by using the Devices Menu command or th rough the toolbar. When using the tool bar, select the appropriate det ector, module or zone you would like to add. After this comman d is exec uted, a library of icons will be displayed to select a symbol representing the device, refer to Figure 5.29.

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Figure 5.29 De tector Library of Icons

Once a device is selected, a new device dial og b ox is displayed where the user can enter address information about the devic e, Figure 5.30 . For detec tors , modules and zones, opt ion s are avail able to link a sound file, document and/or picture to the symbol. In addition, each of these devices can be linked to a group. If grouping is to be used, the groups and gr oup screens should be creat ed before a ctual devices. Devices can also be set to auto- vector , in this case the Auto-Navigate option must be selected.

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Figure 5.30 New Detector Dialog Box

The active icon wil l blink during an active condition, and steady when acknowledged. Once the point returns to norm al, t he normal bit map is d ispla yed. The trou ble, d isabl ed dev ice a nd pre-al arm icons also op e r at e th e s a m e w ay.

5.5.2 Detectors

Detectors have other symbols associated with them; an active icon, a trouble icon, a disabled device icon and a pre-alarm icon. The appropriate icon will be displayed for an event, the devic e label blinks if an event is unacknowledged, and is steady if the event is acknowledged.

5.5.3 Modules

Modules show an active , trouble and disabled device symbol. If the module can be disabled from the NCS, the Disable Dev ice opti on must be chosen. If the module is an outpu t module , and can be activated f r om the NCS, then the Control On/Of f option must be chosen.

5.5.4 Zones

A zone shows an active and disabled device symbol.

5.5.5 Linked Files

Sound, document and picture files can be linked with a device. To access these files through the NCS software, the files must be in specific dir ectories on the PC.

• Pictures (scanned photos) must be in the {install}\Pictures directory.

• Text files (instructions etc.) must be in the {install}\docs directory.

• Soun d files (verba l instructions or warnings ) must be in {ins tall}\Sounds director y.

These files can also be manually activated by the operator.

5.5.6 Information Labels

Information labels are bitmaps that can be ad ded to a floor plan for additional information. These labels are generally symbols representing biohazard, f lammable or other important information, refer to Figure 5.31. Information labels do not receive information regarding alarms and troubles from the system fro m the system.

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Figure 5.31 Information Labels Dialog Box

To add an information label under the De vices menu option, s elect the Information Label option to the New Information L abel c ommand, or select the info rmati on la bel ic on on the to olba r . Afte r this command is executed, a library of icons will be dis played to select a symb ol representing the information labe l. If templat e groups are defined for tha t label , then a group must be chosen before a label is selected. Once a label is selected, a new label dialog box will be d isplayed where the user can enter text information about the information label.

Double-clic k on a device label icon and drag it to the c orresponding area o n the graphic floor plan, it will then appe ar on the screen. Double-cli ck on the information la bel in the NCS to display the text file associated with the information label. Information labels can be moved around the screen without being deleted and recreate d.

5.5.7 Navigational Buttons

Navigationa l Button s can b e plac ed anywhe re on a graphic scre en. Th ese butt ons are then li nke d to other screens in the NCS. Place the cursor over a navigational button to see the la bel of the floor plan associated with that button.

To create a navigational button link, sele ct the Navig ational Butt on icon on the toolbar or select the Devices Menu option, New Navigatio n Button. A dialog box will appear that contain a navigation button, refer to Figure 5.32. Double-click on the button and drag it to the appropriate area on the graphic floor plan. After the navigation button is dragged on the screen a nother dialog box will appear allowing you to s et up a link, refer to Figure 5.33.

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Figu r e 5.32 Navigati o n Bu tt on Dialog Box

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Figure 5.33 Set up Links Dialog Box

5.5.8 Delete Operations

To delete a particular button, device or inform ation label from a screen, place the mouse over the symbol and right-click on the mouse (or use the Devices menu option, delete module, detector, zone, etc.). A dialog box will appear allowing the user to delete a symbol .

5.5.9 Searching for Specific Items

Once many screens are entered, finding a particular device with out displaying each floor plan is diffic ult. T he NCS has a Find comm and loca ted unde r the Devi ces me nu option, under ea ch devic e category, which allows the user to find a device by ente ring in its device label or address Refer to Figure 5.34. Once the label or address is entered, the appropriate floor will be invoked. For easier viewing, selec t the Flash Label checkbox to m ake the device blink for two seconds. For information labels and navigation buttons, the option to blink the graphic is given (no labels for these).

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Figure 5.34 Example of a Find Dial og Box for Detectors

5.5.10 Rules for Setting Up Device Graphics

The following rules must be followed when setting up device graph ics.

• A Level 1 Group must be created before any Level 2 Groups.

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• Groups must be created before their associated devices.

• A floor Plan containing Level 1 Groups can conta in any Graphic Device.

• A Level 2 Group should not be placed on a screen where a Level 1 Group resides.

• Any Floor Plan can contain a Navigational Button, which functions as a link to another Floor Plan.

• Any floor Plan can contain Information Labels, which display te xt when double-clicked.

• If any Groups are created (or exist alr ea dy when beginning an edit session), the default autovectoring setting is set to false.

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5.6 Groups

Groups allow the creation of screen hierarchies for di splaying the pathway to an off normal device, starting at a top level site view. Two levels of grouping, Level 1 and Level 2, are use d to as sociate devices with a single bitmap. A Level 1 group can have eithe r Le vel 2 groups or actual devices associated to it. A Level 2 group must be associated upwards to a L evel 1 group (in the floor plan hierarchy), and will have devices assoc iated below it. The two levels of grouping plus the floor plan where the actua l off-normal device is located offer three ma in view levels for floor pla n navigation. These levels coupled with Nav igation Buttons offer a variety of setup possibilities for graphics.

The graphics are no l onger l imite d to one t op screen , ther efor e the “H ome Scree n” is the fi rst sc reen created. This screen is sho w n on NCS / GSP S tartup. This abili ty to have many top screens means that Level 1 Groups can exist on different screens, each representing the Top Screen of a different graphic path.

5.6.1 Level 1 Groups

A Level 1 group requires a normal s tate bitmap and a descript ion. A label is created from the Group descript ion and displayed bottom center of the group bitmap. This label flashes when an off-normal event is received for an associated device. The flashing occurs by alternating the normal group description with the color and text of an off-normal event. Optional active and trouble bitmaps can be assigned to a group for the se conditions.

5.6.2 Level 2 Groups

A Level 2 group requir es a n as sociat ed Le vel 1 group name, normal state bi tmap , and a de scrip tion. An optional acti ve and trouble bitmap can be assigned and displayed when any off-normal conditions occur for the group. T he Level 1 groups are selected from an available list box. If no Level 1 groups exis t, an error message is dis played and the Level 2 setup is cancelled .

A label is created from the group description and displayed botto m center of the group bitmap. This label will fla sh wh e n an off- n o rm a l ev en t is re ceived fo r an ass o c ia te d dev i ce. The flash i n g occurs by alterna ting the normal group description with color and text of an of f-normal event.

5.6.3 Group Setup Restrictions

The following are restri ctions for groups:

• If a device on a floor plan is associated with a group, then all other devices on that floor plan are automatically restricted to the gr oups contained on the screen where the associated group resides. In other words, if L1D1 is associated with a specific group 2, then L1D2 on that floor plan must also be associated with group 2, or another group on the screen where group 2 resides.

• Screens can contain group 1 icons or group 2 icons , but they can not be inter mi xed. If a floor plan has a group defined, all other groups on that floor plan must be of the same level, either Level 1 or Level 2.

5.6.4 Group Navigation

If a device goes into alarm or trouble, while auto-vectoring is off and a floor plan is displayed that contains the device li nked, t hen the scre en with the group con tainin g the devic e where the event has occurred will appear and the group label wil l flash. This can indicate that an off-normal condition has occurred within the area that the group monitors. Double clic king on the group will either invoke the fl oor pl an cont aining a Level 2 g roup (a ssumi ng that the firs t group was a l evel 1 group) , or the device that is off-normal. If a Level 2 group is defined, then the floor plan co ntaining this group will be invo ked, and change to its off-normal bitmap. Double clicking now will invoke the off-normal device.

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If the device is di rectl y linked to the top leve l group, t hen do uble-c licki ng on the device wil l inv oke the floor plan that contains that group.

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5.7 Setup Te mplates

Templates can be defined to make device setups easier. Templates can be defined to group a number of device graphic file options together, or to define a Hot Template which contains the same bitmap and opti ons for the device.

5.7.1 Template Groups

A template contains specific bitmap file groupings for modules, detectors, zones, information labels, groups , and na vi gation bu tto ns. These t empla tes ca n be shown on the main s creen , and used to drag items on the screen. They are des igned to logically group specifi c devices on a dialog box, with each icon shown. A maximum of 40 icons ca n be s hown per template.

When creating a template, a dialog box listing all items in the directory is displayed. Select th e checkbox next to the items to add them to the template.

5.7.2 Hot Templates

A hot template is a setup of specifi c m odules, detectors or zones. Once a devi ce has been added to a screen, a n option within the device setup s aves it as a hot template. These hot templa tes can then be used to set up other devices with the same options. The hot templates saved can be invoked from the toolbar.

Note: If a device that defines a hot template is deleted, the hot template will also be deleted.

A hot template is defined for a specific device, (the hot template and the device are actually one item). This allows the user to easily copy information from one device to another. Once the information for a device hot template is changed, all new devices created from it will have the new information. Devices created with the hot template before it was changed will not contain the new information.

5.8 Custom Bitmap

The bitmap that appears on the NCS main window next to the keymap area can be customized. Changes to thi s bi tmap can be done through Pain tS hop Pro. To call up this file under the Setup menu select the Edi t NCS Gr aphic command. When the graphics are updated, chan ges to the Custom bitmap are al so updated. Refer to Figu re 5.35.

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Figure 5.35 Example of Editing a Bit m ap in PaintShop Pro

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5.9 Template Files

For the creatio n of blank floor plans, a nd invoking PaintShop Pro, several files a re required for the program to operate correctly. These files can not be delet ed. If they are missing, the program will not operate correctly.

5.10 NCS Required Files

3. Floor Direct ories

{install}\Floors\Genfloor.bmp \Olefloor.bmp \NotProgF.bmp

4. Ke ym a p Direc t o ri es

{install}\Keymaps\Genkey.bmp \Olefloor.bmp \NotProgK.bmp

5. Device Directories

{install}\Device ...Detector, Module, Zone BMP’s \Group...Group BMPs \Inflabel...Device Information label BMPs \Navigate. ..Device navigation button BMPs \Pictures...Device associated bitmaps \Sounds...Device wave files \Docs...all text files

Note: Groups and Group s creens should be created firs t if grouping is to be used.

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Windows 2000 Security Disable Procedure Disable Procedur e

Appendix A: Windows 2000 Security Disable Procedure

A.1 Disable Procedure

In the W indows 2000 environment, a log-on box is displayed requesting a user na me and password each time Windows 2000 starts up. The Windows 2000 log-on box may be disabled if the NCS software login function is sufficient for security or if the NCS software is to start automatically once Wi ndows 2000 is running. Once the NCS software starts, the user must still choose Login under the File menu and enter a user name and password to ga in access to the NCS. Note: The Login function in the NCS software can not be eliminated. To eliminate the Windows 2000 log-on box, execute the fol lowing steps:

1. From Program Manager, go to the File menu (for W ind ows 2000 us ers , sel ect S tart, the n Run) . Select Run and type rege dt32. This brings up the Windows 2000 Registry.

2. Go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE dialog box.

3. Double-click on Software, then on Microsoft.

4. Double-click on Windows 2000, followed by Current Version, and then Winlo gon. At this point the screen will be split into two sections. The section on the left side contains the tree structure of the registry and the right side contai ns values stored in the registry.

5. From the Edit menu, select Add Value. A dialog box wil l pop up. Under Value Name, type DefaultPassword (do not change the displayed data type).

6. Press OK. Another dialog box will pop up. Under String, enter the cu rrent password of the NT admi n istrato r. The password is ca s e sensit iv e , s o b e su r e it is entere d corre ct ly. Press OK for the change to ta k e effect.

7. From the Edit menu, selec t Add Value again. Under Value Name, type AutoAdmi nLogon. Press OK. Under String, enter 1 (do not change the displayed data type).

8. Verify that the two new variables ente red in the previous steps appe ar on the right side of the screen. The variables s hould appear as follows:

AutoAdminLogon:REG_SZ:1 DefaultPassword:REG_SZ:<password> (Password is the password entered by the administrator in Step 6.)

9. Exit the W indows 2000 Registry , and reboot Windows 2000. When it starts, the log-on screen should be bypass ed.

A.2 Re-Enable Procedure

To re-enable Windows 2000 security, follow steps 1-3 above. Tab over to the right section of the screen and select the AutoAdminLogon variable. From the Edit menu, select Delete. Press OK. Do the same for the DefaultPa ssword variable. Exit the Re gistry, and reboot Windows 2000.

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Installing PaintShop Pro 7.0 Miscellaneous Software Installation

Appendix B: Miscellaneous Software Installation

B.1 Installing PaintS hop Pro 7.0

• Run Setup.exe from the PSP 7.0 CD (all default options are recommended).

B.2 Installing the Secure Desktop Software

This software must be installed and configured to comply with UL-864. Follow these steps to install and configure the software.

1. Run setup.exe from the Installation CD.

2. After setup has completed, configure the software by running the Secure Setup program from the Secure Desktop Program Group.

3. Select "Secure Desktop Icon Settings and General Options" instead of "Windows Explorer or Program Manager (Default)".

4. Under "Non-Specific User", select Setup, then select F1. Browse to the NCS directory, select NCS.exe. Make sure to sel ect "App Start Enabled". Also select this option for all other programs that will be selected.

5. Select F2. Browse to the VeriFire Tools directory (if installed), and selec t nts .exe.

6. Select F3. Browse to the VeriFire-1020 directory and select veri1020.exe.

7. Select F4. Browse to \program files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 4\Create CD\createcd.exe. This will enable the CD burner software.

8. Select F5. Browse to \progr am files\Jasic Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 7\psp.exe. This completes setting up the programs to run on the PC.

9. Under Options, select Alt- Tab, Sft-Alt-Tab, Ctrl-ESC, Alt-ESC, Sft-Alt-ESC, Ctrl-Alt-ESC and Sft-Ctrl-Alt-ESC. These keystrok es will not be permitted.

10. Go to the Password Tab, select Exit Password. Enter a passw ord that is easily remembered. The default password is "admin".

11. Click on the "Registry" button. Select "S ecure Desktop Gina", and select "Disable Ctrl-AltDel". Select "Automatic Login Enabled", if that feature is desired.

12. Click on "OS Policy", and s leect "Wi ndows 2000 / ME". Under T ask Manager, select "Disabled".

The PC must now be rebooted for the settings to take effect. After the PC powers back up, the Windows Desktop will be replaced with the Secure Desktop. Click on the setup button to change any other options.

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Message Tables Messages

Appendix C: Message Tables

C.1 Messages

Some messages differ between the AFP-200, AFP-400 and the NCS. Table C.1 and Table C.2 depict AFP-200 messa ges as they appear on the NCS. Table C.3 through Table C.5 depict AFP300/400 messa ges as they appear on the NCS. If the system displays a message that is not selfexplanatory and is not listed in this section, contact a Notifier Representative. For more information on INAs and their troubles, refer to the INA manual.

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Messages Message Tables

AFP-200 Type

I.D.

Supervisory activated: ACTIVE SUPERVISORY custom point label

zone label 01:40P 3/06/00 M04 trouble: T ROUBL SUPERVISORY custom point label zone

label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:07P 3/06/00 M04

Tamper activated: ACTIVE TAMPER custom point label zone label

02:20P 3/06/00 M05 trouble: TROU BL TAMPER custom point label zone label

OPEN CIRCU IT 02:43P 3/06/00 M05

Non-Fire activated: ACTIVE NONFIRE custom point label zone label

02:07P 3/06/00 M06 trouble: TROUBL NONFIRE custom point label zone label

OPEN CIRCU IT 02:21P 3/06/00 M06

Hazard Alert activated: ACTIVE HAZARD ALERT custom point label

zone label 02:33P 3/06/00 M07 trouble: TROUBL HAZARD ALERT custom point label

zone label OP EN CIRCUIT 02: 47P 3/06/00 M07

Fire Contro l activated: AC TIVE FIRE CONTROL cust om point label

zone label 03:21P 3/06/00 M08 trouble: TROUBL FIRE CONTROL custom point label

zone label OP EN CIRCUIT 03: 35P 3/06/00 M08

Abort Switch activated: ACTIVE ABORT SWITCH custom point label

zone l ab e l 03:07P 3/ 06 / 0 0 M0 9 trouble: TROUBL ABORT SWITCH custom point label

zone label OP EN CIRCUIT 04: 17P 3/06/00 M09

Man. Release activated: ALARM: MAN. RELEASE custom point label

zone label 04:34P 3/06/00 M10 trouble: TROUBL MAN. RELEASE custom point label

zone label OP EN CIRCUIT 04: 58P 3/06/00 M10

Trouble Mon activated: TROUBL TROUBLE MON custom point label

zone label SH O RT CIRCUIT 08:24A 3/06/00 M12 trouble: TR OU BL TROU B LE MO N c usto m poin t labe l

zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 08:36A 3/06/00 M12

Burglar Ala activated: ACTIVE BURGLAR ALA custom point label

zone l ab e l 08 :52A 3/06/00 M13 trouble: ACTIVE BURGLAR ALA custom point label zone

label 09:33A 3/06/00 M13

Silence activated: ACTIVE SILENCE custom point label zone label

11:34 A 3/06/00 M14 trouble: TR OU BL SIL EN CE cu stom po in t labe l zon e lab el

OPEN CIRCUIT 11:45A 3/06/00 M14

Pas Inhibit activated: ACTIVE PAS INHIBIT custom point label zone

label 12:04P 3/06/0 0 M15 trouble: TROUBL PAS INHIBIT custom point l a bel zone

label OPEN CIRCUIT 12:10P 3/06/00 M15

*Will be displayed only in History Manager, Current Event window and NonFire Event window in the NCS

AFP- 20 0 Messa ge NCS Message

activated: Supervisory Sprvs ry Mntr custom point label zone label N12L1M4 13:40:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Sprvsry Mntr custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M4 14:07:00 3/06/00

activated: Supervisory Sprvs ry Mntr custom point label zone label N12L1M5 14:20:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Sprvsry Mntr custom point label Open Circuit zone label N12L1M5 14:43:00 3/06/00

activated: *Active Non Alarm custom point label zone label N12L1M6 13:10: 00 15/06/00

trouble : Trouble Non Alarm custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M6 14:21:00 3/06/00

activated: Supervis or y H azard Alert cust om point label zone label N12L1M7 14:33:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Hazard Alert custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M7 14:47:00 3/06/00

activated : *Active Non Alm Mo n custom point l abel zone label N12L1M8 15:21: 00 3/06/00

trouble : Trouble Non Alm Mon custom point label zone label Open Circuit N1 2L1M8 15:35:00 3/06/00

activated : *Active Abort Switch custom poin t l abel zone label N12L1M9 15:07: 00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Hazard Alert custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M9 16:17:00 3/06/00

activated: Alarm: Man Rel eas e custom point label zone label N12L1M10 16:34: 00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Man Release custom point label zone label Open Circuit N1 2L1M10 16:58 :00 3/06/0 0

activated: Trou ble Trbl Mo nitor custom point label zone label N12L1M12 08:24: 00 3/06/00

troubl e: Trouble Trbl Monitor custom point label zone label Open Circuit N1 2L1M12 08:36 :00 3/06/0 0

activated: Security Ar ea Monitor custom point label zone label N12L1M13 08:52: 00 3/06/00

trouble : Trouble Security Area Monitor custom poin t l a bel zone label Security Tamper N12L1M13 09:33:00 3/06/00

activated: *Active Silence custom point label zone label N12L 1M 14 11:34:0 0 3/06/ 00

trouble: Trouble Silence custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M14 11:45:00 3/06/00

activated: *Active Pas Inhibit custom point label zone label N12L 1M 15 12:0 4:00 3/0 6 /00

trouble : Trouble Pas Inhibit custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M7 12:10:00 3/06/00

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System Reset activated: ACTIVE SYST EM RESET custom poin t

label zone label 12:21P 3/06/00 M16 trouble: TROUBL SYSTEM RESET custom point label

zone l a be l OP E N CIRCUI T 12 : 3 9P 3/06 /00 M 1 6

Smoke Detect act ivated: ALARM: SMOKE DETECT custom point

label zone label 12:46P 3/06/00 M17 trouble: TROUBL SMOKE DETECT custom point

label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:06P 3/06/00 M17

Heat Detect activated: ALARM: HEAT DETECT custom point

label zone label 02:16P 3/06/00 M18 trouble: TROUBL HEAT DETECT custom point label

zone l a be l OP E N CIRCUI T 02 : 2 6P 3/06 /00 M 1 8

Water Flow activated: ALARM:WATERFLOW custom point label

zone label 03:18P 3/06/00 M19 trouble: TROU BL WATERFLOW custom point label

zone l a be l OP E N CIRCUI T 03 : 2 8P 3/06 /00 M 1 9

Pre-Alarm activated: PREALM SMOKE (PHOTO) custom point

label ALERT: 1.31/1.50% 05:2 1 P 3/06 /0 0 D01 trouble: (not applicabl e)

*Will be displayed only in History Manager, Current Event window and NonFire Event window in the NCS

AFP-200 Message NCS Message

Table C.2 AFP-200 Messages As They Appear on the NCS (page 2 of 2)

activated: *Active System Reset custom point label zone label N12L1M16 12:21: 00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Sys tem Rese t custo m poin t labe l zon e label Open Circuit N1 2L1M16 12:39:00 3/06/00

activate d: Alarm: Smoke Detect cus tom point label zone label N12L1M17 12:46: 00 3/06/00

trouble: Troubl e Sm oke Detect custo m point label zone label Open Circuit N1 2L1M17 14:06:00 3/06/00

activate d: Al arm: H eat Det ect cu stom p oint lab el zo ne label N12L 1M 18 14:16 :00 3/06 /0 0

trouble: Trouble H eat Detect custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M1 8 14:26:00 3/06/00

activate d: A larm : Water Flow custom poi nt l abel zon e labe l N12L1M1 9 15:18:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Water Flow custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M1 9 15:28:00 3/06/00

activated: Pre Alarm Smoke (Photo) AFP 200 PREALM ALERT Pre-Alarm Alert N12L1D1 17:21:0 0 3/06/00

Trouble: (not applicable)

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Smoke Detect alarm (short): ALARM: Smoke Detect devi ce label zone

label 01 :27:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBLE SMOKE DETECT device label

Z05 INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

Heat Detect alarm (short): ALARM: HEAT DETECT device label

zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUB L HE AT DETECT device label Z05

INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

Pull Station alarm (short): ALARM: PULL STATION device label

zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL PULL STATION device label Z05

INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

Monitor alarm (short): ALARM: MONITOR device label zone

label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUB L MON ITOR dev ic e label Z0 5

INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

(blank) alarm (short): ALARM: device label zone label

01:27:00p 03/07/ 00 M121 trouble: TROUBL device label Z05 INV A LID REPLY

01:27:00p 03/07/ 00 M121

Abort Switch alarm (short): ACTIVE ABORT SWITCH device label

zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL ABORT SWITCH device label Z05

INVALID REPLAY 01:27:00p 0 3/07/00 M121

Man. Release alarm (short): ALARM: MAN. RELEASE device label

zone label 01:27p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL MAN. RELEASE device label Z05

INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

Silence a larm (short): ACTIVE SILENCE device label zone

label 1 2:40:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL SILENCE device label Z05

INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

System Reset alarm (short): ACTIVE SYSTEM RESET device label

zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL SYSTEM RESET device label Z05

INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

Security alarm (short and open) : ACTIVE SECURIT Y device

label zone label 12:40: 00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL SECURITY device lab e l Z 05

INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

Trouble MO N alarm (sho rt): TROUBL TR OUBLE MON device la bel

Z05 SHORT CIRCUIT 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL TROUBLE MON device label Z05

INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

PAS Inhibit alarm (short): ACTIVE P AS INHIBIT device label zone

label 12:40:00p 03/ 07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL PAS INHIBIT device label Z0 5

INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

AllCall Page alarm (short): ACTIVE ALLCALL PAGE device label

zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL ALLCALL PAGE device label Z 05

INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/ 07/00 M121

AFP-300/400 Message NCS Message

alarm (short) : Alarm: Smoke Detect device label zone label N232 L1M21 13:27 :00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Smoke Detect device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (short) : Alarm: Heat Detect device label zon e label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Heat Detect device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:0 0 03 / 0 7/00

alarm (short): Alarm: Pull Station device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:0 0 03/07/00

trouble: Touble Pull Station dev ice label Inval id Re ply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

alarm (short): Alarm: Monitor device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Monitor device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (shor t): Alarm devic e label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble device label Invalid Reply N232L1 M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

alarm short: Ac ti ve Abort Switch device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:0 0 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Abort Switch device label Invalid Rep ly N232L1M21 13:27:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (short) : Alarm: Man. R elease devic e label zone la bel N232L1M21 01:27:0 0 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Man. Release device label Inalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (short): Active Silence device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Silence device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (shor t): Active System Reset device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble System Reset device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (short and open): Securi ty Burglar Ala device label zone label N2 32L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Burglar Ala device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (short): Troubl Trouble Mon device label Short Circuit N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Trouble Mon device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00:00 03/07/00

alarm (short): Active Pas Inhibit device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Pas Inhibit device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

alarm (short) : Active Allcall P a ge device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:0 0 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Allcall Page device label INV ALID REPLY N232L1M21 12: 40:00 03/07/00

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Tamp er alarm (short ): ACTIVE TAMPER device label zon e labe l

12:40:00p 03/07/ 00 M121 trouble: TROUBL TAMPER device label Z05 I N VALID

REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

Fire Control alarm (short): ACTIVE FIRE CONTROL device label

zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M12 1 trouble: TROUBL FIRE CON TR O L device labe l Z 05

INVALID 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

Tele. Page alarm (short): ACTIVE TELE. P AGE device label zone

label 03:15:00P 03/07/00 M121 trouble: TROUBL TELE. PAGE device label Z05