Notifier UniNet 2000 Installation, Operation, And Administration Manual
UniNet 2000
Workstation
Installation, Operation,
and Administration Manual
Document 51540
4/8/02 Rev
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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
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification
capability–can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a
system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
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 detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building.
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor
or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or "smoke" from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
• Smoke particles may become "cold," stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets.
• 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 ionizingtype sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better
than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways
and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions
(caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable mate-
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rials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this
reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested
at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel-
oping 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 partly
open doors or are located on another floor of a building. Any
warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those
who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medication.
Please note that:
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
a fire alarm signal, do not respond 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 without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control. 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 standards.
At a minimum, the 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
manufacturer's representative. Maintenance 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 con-
nected 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 this manual is
read and understood.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software
Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 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 known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In
addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently
affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly
affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must
also be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at
0-49° C/32-120° F and at a relative humidity of 85% RH - 93%
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
nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and
indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than
a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning-induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring
is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to
nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services
Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all
cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer,
and printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced
terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
Though designed to last many years, system components
can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed
from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging
to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and
programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
avoid damage to the control panel and associated
equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper
installation by authorized personnel.
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for class A computing 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
equipment 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.
Canadian Requirements
Acclimate Plus™, HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan® and VIEW ® are registered trademarks of NOTIFIER.
NION™ and UniNet™ are trademarks of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and NOTIFIER® is a registered trademark of Fire•Lite
Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a registered 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.
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A
limits for radiation noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur
le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
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Contents
Workstation ...............................................................................1
Foreword................................................................................................ 12
Introduction............................................................................................ 12
Part 1 Workstation Installation ................................................13
Section 1.1: UWS Computer Installation ................................................. 15
1.1.1 Description of the Computer Components ............................................................................. 15
1.1.2 Installation Description........................................................................................................... 16
Figure 1-1: Attaching the PCLB-5 to the Intel Pentium II Computer ............................................ 16
Figure 1-2: Attaching the PCLB-6 to the Intel Pentium III Rack Mountable Computer ............... 17
Figure 1-3: Connecting the Power Cord and Primary AC Power to the HSP-121B ........................ 17
Figure 1-4: Computer UPS Supervision............................................................................................ 18
Figure 1-5: Intel Pentium III Rack Mountable Computer and Peripheral Connections................ 19
Figure 1-6: Intel Pentium II Computer and Peripheral Connections ............................................. 20
1.1.3 The Workstation Supervisor ..................................................................................................... 21
Figure 1-7: The WSSUP Board ......................................................................................................... 21
Figure 1-8: Workstation Supervisor DIP Switch Settings ............................................................... 22
1.1.4 Network Hubs .......................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 1-9: The Hub Location on the Network ............................................................................... 23
1.1.5 Screen Savers, Power Management and Screen Resolution ................................................ 24
Figure 1-10: Accessing Taskbar Properties .................................................................................... 24
Figure 1-11: Adding UniNet to the Startup Folder ........................................................................ 24
Section 1.2: Printer Installation ............................................................. 25
1.2.1 General Printer Setup ............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 1-12: PRN Series Serial Cable Wiring Diagram................................................................... 26
1.2.2 Event and Report Printer Setup .............................................................................................. 26
Figure 1-13: The Printers Dialog ...................................................................................................... 26
Section 1.3: Basic Workstation Setup....................................................... 27
1.3.1 Configuring Event Managers and Alarm Servers.................................................................. 27
Figure 1-14: Alarm Server Connections .......................................................................................... 27
Figure 1-15: Alarm Server Connection Fields ................................................................................. 28
Figure 1-16: Event Manager Configuration .................................................................................... 28
Figure 1-17: New Alarm Server Connection ................................................................................... 29
1.3.2 The System Setup Folder ......................................................................................................... 29
Figure 1-18: System Options : General Tab ................................................................................... 29
Figure 1-19: System Options: Printers Tab .................................................................................... 31
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Figure 1-20: System Options: Speech Annunciation Tab ............................................................. 32
Figure 1-21: System Options: Operator Response Tab ................................................................. 32
Figure 1-22: System Options: Operator Features Setup............................................................... 33
Figure 1-23: System Options: Site Information Setup Tab ........................................................... 34
Figure 1-24: System Options: Arm/Disarm Filter Tab ................................................................... 34
Part 2 Operation......................................................................35
Figure 2-1: The Workstation Main Screen ...................................................................................... 37
Section 2.1: Basic Workstation Operation............................................... 37
2.1.1 The Workstation Main Screen Tour.......................................................................................... 37
Figure 2-2: The Event Display .......................................................................................................... 38
Figure 2-3: Network Communications ............................................................................................ 39
Figure 2-4: Toolbar - Operator Area ............................................................................................... 39
2.1.2 Logging Into the Workstation.................................................................................................. 40
Figure 2-5: Operator Login .............................................................................................................. 40
Figure 2-6: Operator Login Dialog Box........................................................................................... 40
Section 2.2: Event Handling ................................................................... 41
2.2.1 About Events ............................................................................................................................ 41
2.2.2 Types of Events ......................................................................................................................... 41
2.2.3 Event Handling ........................................................................................................................ 42
Figure 2-7: Event Display Box .......................................................................................................... 42
2.2.4 Configurable Event Counters .................................................................................................. 43
Figure 2-8: Starting Configurable Counters ................................................................................... 43
Figure 2-9: Configurable Counters.................................................................................................. 43
Figure 2-10: Modifying/Adding an Event Type............................................................................... 44
2.2.5 Getting More Information about Events ................................................................................ 44
Figure 2-11: Expanded Event Box.................................................................................................... 44
2.2.6: The View Latest Events and Messages Window ................................................................... 45
Figure 2-12: Latest Events and Messages Window ........................................................................ 45
2.2.7 Armed / Disarmed Points Display .......................................................................................... 46
Figure 2-13: Armed / Disarmed Points Display ............................................................................. 46
Section 2.3: Floor Plan Display .............................................................. 47
2.3.1 Introduction to the Floor Plan................................................................................................. 47
Figure 2-14: Floor Plan Display ........................................................................................................ 47
Figure 2-15: Select Screen Dialog ................................................................................................... 47
2.3.2 Contents of the Floor Plan Display .......................................................................................... 48
Figure 2-16: Sample Pop-up Menu................................................................................................. 48
Figure 2-17: Sample Information Window ..................................................................................... 49
Figure 2-18: Common Tools .............................................................................................................. 49
2.3.3 Keymap .................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 2-19: Overview / Keymap .................................................................................................... 50
2.3.4 Addressable Device Pop-Up Menus....................................................................................... 51
Figure 2-20: Addressable Device Pop-Up Menus .......................................................................... 51
2.3.5 Symbol Key .............................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 2-21: Symbol Key .................................................................................................................. 52
2.3.6 Linked Information and Guidance Text ................................................................................. 52
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Section 2.4: Advanced Features ............................................................. 53
2.4.1 Monitoring and Control Profiles ............................................................................................. 53
Figure 2-22: Event Monitoring Configuration Dialog..................................................................... 53
Figure 2-23: Control Profile Select Dialog....................................................................................... 54
2.4.2 Function Keys........................................................................................................................... 55
2.4.3 Printing in the Workstation .................................................................................................... 55
2.4.4 History Manager ....................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 2-24: History Manager Main Screen.................................................................................... 56
Figure 2-25: The Event Display........................................................................................................ 57
2.4.5 Panel Communications ........................................................................................................... 58
Figure 2-26: Panel Communications Session Box .......................................................................... 58
2.4.6 View Member Information Window........................................................................................ 59
Figure 2-27: View Member Information Window ........................................................................... 59
2.4.7 View Site Information.............................................................................................................. 60
Figure 2-28: View Site Information ................................................................................................. 60
Figure 2-29: View Site Information Menus ..................................................................................... 60
Part 3 System Administration ...................................................61
Section 3.1: User Management .............................................................. 63
3.1.1 The Member Editor and Member Database .......................................................................... 63
Figure 3-1: The Member Editor Dialog............................................................................................ 63
Figure 3-2: Member Name and Name Format .............................................................................. 64
3.1.2 Member Editor Configuration ................................................................................................. 65
Figure 3-2: Profile Access Editor - Edit Profiles Tab ....................................................................... 65
Figure 3-3: New UDF Dialog............................................................................................................ 66
Figure 3-4: Profile Access Editor - Edit Fields Tab .......................................................................... 66
Figure 3-5: Modifying a User Defined Field ................................................................................... 66
3.1.3 Security and Security Profiles ................................................................................................. 67
Figure 3-6: Security Profile Maintenance Dialog ........................................................................... 69
3.1.4 Defining Monitor and Control Profiles ................................................................................... 70
Figure 3-7: The Event Monitor Profiles Manager Dialog ............................................................... 70
Figure 3-8: The Control Profiles Configuration Dialog................................................................... 72
Section 3.2: Screen and Site Management.............................................. 73
3.2.1 Screen Structure ...................................................................................................................... 73
3.2.2 Creating a New Site................................................................................................................. 73
Figure 3-9: Add New Site Form ....................................................................................................... 74
3.2.3 Adding and Editing Screens ................................................................................................... 75
Figure 3-10: Add New Screen to Site Form..................................................................................... 75
3.2.4 Other Screen and Site Related Operations ........................................................................... 76
Section 3.3: Graphic and Screen Editing Tools ........................................ 77
3.3.1 Editing Screens ........................................................................................................................ 77
3.3.2 Graphics Toolbox ..................................................................................................................... 78
Figure 3-11: Common Screen Tools ................................................................................................. 78
Figure 3-12: Edit Tab ........................................................................................................................ 78
Figure 3-13: Draw Tab...................................................................................................................... 79
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Figure 3-14: Tools Tab ...................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 3-15: Text Tab ........................................................................................................................ 80
Figure 3-16: Color Tab ...................................................................................................................... 80
3.3.3 Vector Drawing Tools ............................................................................................................... 81
Figure 3-17: Mouse Pointer Tools .................................................................................................... 81
3.3.4 Using Text................................................................................................................................. 84
3.3.5 Importing .BMP and .WMF Files ............................................................................................. 84
3.3.6 Cutting, Copying and Pasting ................................................................................................. 85
3.3.7 Repairing Screens ................................................................................................................... 85
Section 3.4: Device Placement and Configuration................................... 87
3.4.1 Graphic Devices - Description ................................................................................................ 87
3.4.2 Adding Addressable Devices .................................................................................................. 88
Figure 3-18: Addressable Device .................................................................................................... 88
3.4.3 The New Devices Dialog.......................................................................................................... 89
Figure 3-19: New Device Dialog...................................................................................................... 89
Figure 3-20: The Device Library ...................................................................................................... 90
3.4.4 Defining Analog Devices......................................................................................................... 91
Figure 3-21: Analog Input Device Dialog ....................................................................................... 91
Figure 3-22: The Analog Device ...................................................................................................... 92
3.4.5 Adding Sound, Video and Text ............................................................................................... 93
Figure 3-23: The Sound Recorder .................................................................................................... 93
Figure 3-24: The Open Text File Dialog........................................................................................... 94
3.4.6 Navigation and Functional Buttons ....................................................................................... 95
Figure 3-25: Button Link Dialog...................................................................................................... 95
Figure 3-26: The Navigation Button Library................................................................................... 95
Figure 3-27: Functional Button Configuration Dialog.................................................................... 96
Figure 3-28: The Functional Button Library.................................................................................... 96
3.4.7 Annunciation Icons.................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 3-29: Site Link Dialog........................................................................................................... 97
Figure 3-30: The Site Symbol Library .............................................................................................. 97
3.4.8 Information Labels .................................................................................................................. 98
Figure 3-31: Information Label Link Dialog................................................................................... 98
Figure 3-32: The Information Label Library ................................................................................... 98
3.4.9 Creating a Device Symbol....................................................................................................... 99
Figure 3-33: Using the Selection Tool to Create a Box ................................................................... 99
3.4.10 Other Device Features......................................................................................................... 100
Figure 3-34: Device List Report...................................................................................................... 100
Figure 3-35: The Symbol Key ......................................................................................................... 100
3.4.11 The Effect of Zooming on Devices....................................................................................... 101
Figure 3-36: Setting Icon Zoom Levels.......................................................................................... 101
Section 3.5: System Maintenance ......................................................... 103
3.5.1 Database Management ........................................................................................................ 103
Figure 3-37: Network Configuration Window............................................................................... 105
3.5.2 Node Configuration............................................................................................................... 105
3.5.3 Defining Function Keys and Command Buttons.................................................................. 106
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Figure 3-38: Function Key Configuration form............................................................................. 106
Figure 3-39: Function Key Help Bar .............................................................................................. 108
3.5.4 Using Macro Editor ................................................................................................................ 108
Figure 3-40: Command Buttons in the Operator Area ................................................................ 108
Figure 3-41: Macro Editor .............................................................................................................. 108
3.5.5 Guidance Text ........................................................................................................................ 110
Figure 3-42: Guidance Text Reader / Editor ................................................................................. 110
3.5.6 Creating and Assigning Voice Annunciation Files ............................................................... 110
Figure 3-43: Speech Annunciation Tab......................................................................................... 110
3.5.7 Universal Time Code Editor .................................................................................................... 112
Figure 3-44: Time Code Editor Form.............................................................................................. 112
Figure 3-45: Holiday Codes Form .................................................................................................. 114
3.5.8 Device Test Manager ............................................................................................................. 115
Figure 3-46: Device Test Manager ................................................................................................. 115
Figure 3-47: Device Test Manager ................................................................................................. 115
Part 4 Plug-In Applications and Installations .........................117
4.1: Plug-In Installation ...................................................................... 119
4.1.1 Plug-In Selection and Configuration ................................................................................... 119
Figure 4-1: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form..................................................... 119
4.1.2 Mapping Plug-ins With NIONs............................................................................................. 120
Figure 4-2: Network Configuration Window................................................................................. 120
4.2: GenFire Plug-In Application ........................................................ 121
4.2.1 GenFire.CFG Configuration File ............................................................................................ 121
4.3: AFP-400/AFC-600 Plug-In Application ......................................... 123
4.3.1 Command Options................................................................................................................. 123
4.4: NION-ENV Plug-in Application...................................................... 125
4.4.1 NION-ENV Configuration and Settings Forms .................................................................... 125
4.4.2 Configuration Options ........................................................................................................... 125
Figure 4-3: NION-ENV Configuration Form.................................................................................. 125
4.4.3 View Current Settings ............................................................................................................ 127
Figure 4-4: View Current Settings Form........................................................................................ 127
4.4.4 HVAC Operation .................................................................................................................... 127
4.5: Reserved ...................................................................................... 129
4.6: Burle Plug-In Application ............................................................. 131
4.6.1 The Burle Plug-In Interface .................................................................................................. 131
Figure 4-5: Burle CCTV NION Plug-In Interface........................................................................... 131
Figure 4-6: Sequencing and Preset Location ............................................................................... 131
Figure 4-7: Burle CCTV NION On-Line Session Dialog ................................................................ 132
4.6.2 UniLogic Applications for the Burle CCTV NION Plug-In .................................................... 132
4.7: Javelin Plug-In Application........................................................... 133
4.7.1 Javelin PTZ and Switcher Plug-Ins....................................................................................... 133
4.7.2 Javelin PTZ ............................................................................................................................. 133
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Figure 4-8: Javelin PRZ Controller Interface ................................................................................ 133
Figure 4-9: Javelin Plug-In Interface............................................................................................ 134
4.7.3 Javelin Video Switcher (JavVid) Plug-In.............................................................................. 134
4.8: Pelco Plug-In Application.............................................................. 137
4.8.1 Pelco CCTV NION Plug-In ..................................................................................................... 137
Figure 4-10: Pelco CCTV NION Plug-In Interface......................................................................... 137
4.8.2 Command Buttons ................................................................................................................. 138
Figure 4-11: The Sequence Dialog................................................................................................ 138
Figure 4-12: Playing a Macro ........................................................................................................ 138
Figure 4-13: Playing a Macro ........................................................................................................ 138
Figure 4-14: Patterns ..................................................................................................................... 139
Figure 4-15: Presets ....................................................................................................................... 139
4.8.3 UniLogic Applications for the Pelco CCTV NION Plug-In .................................................... 140
4.9: Vicon Plug-In Application ............................................................. 141
4.9.1 Vicon CCTV NION Plug-In ..................................................................................................... 141
Figure 4-16: Vicon CCTV NION Plug-In Interface ........................................................................ 141
4.9.2 CCTV Operation ..................................................................................................................... 141
4.10: NION-2C8M / 16C48M Point Scheduling Plug-In Applications ..... 143
4.10.1 NION-2C8M/16C48M Overview .......................................................................................... 143
Figure 4-17: 2C8M I/O Configuration............................................................................................ 143
Figure 4-18: 16C48M I/O Configuration........................................................................................ 144
Figure 4-19: Time Code Configuration .......................................................................................... 145
4.10.2 Time Codes ........................................................................................................................... 145
4.10.3 Universal Time Codes and Time Code Groups................................................................... 146
Figure 4-20: Holiday Code Configuration ..................................................................................... 146
4.10.4 Functional Properties of the 2C8M / 16C48M..................................................................... 147
4.11: NFN Explorer ............................................................................. 151
4.11.1 NFN Explorer Overview ....................................................................................................... 151
4.11.2 Registering the NFN Explorer with UniNet ........................................................................ 151
4.11.3 Launching the NFN Explorer .............................................................................................. 151
Figure 4-21: Starting the NFN Explorer ......................................................................................... 151
4.11.4 The NFN Explorer ................................................................................................................. 152
4.11.5 Operation............................................................................................................................. 152
4.11.6 Compatible Panels .............................................................................................................. 152
Figure 4-22: The NFN Explorer ....................................................................................................... 152
4.11.7 Editing Panel Properties ..................................................................................................... 153
4.11.8 Detectors .............................................................................................................................. 153
Figure 4-23: Updating Changes ..................................................................................................... 153
Figure 4-24: Detecting Detectors ................................................................................................... 153
4.11.9 Modules ................................................................................................................................ 154
Figure 4-25: Detecting Modules ..................................................................................................... 154
Figure 4-26: Module Controls ......................................................................................................... 154
Figure 4-27: Enable and Disable.................................................................................................... 154
4.11.10 Panels................................................................................................................................. 155
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Figure 4-28: Finding Panel Circuits ................................................................................................ 155
4.11.11 Panel Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 156
NFS-640/3030 Panels...................................................................................................................... 156
NFS-640/3030 Panels (Cont’d) ....................................................................................................... 157
NFS-640/3030 Panels (Cont’d) ....................................................................................................... 158
NFS-640/3030 Panels (Cont’d) ....................................................................................................... 159
AFP-300/400 Panels ........................................................................................................................ 160
AFP-300/400 Panels (Cont’d) .......................................................................................................... 161
AFP-300/400 Panels (Cont’d) .......................................................................................................... 162
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels ................................................................................................................ 163
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 164
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 165
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 166
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 167
Appendices Additional System Information ............................169
Appendix A: UniNet Keyboard Shortcuts .............................................. 171
Figure A-1: EDIT MODE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS .......................................................................... 171
Figure A-2: EDIT MODE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS (CONT.) ............................................................ 172
Figure A-3: MISC. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ................................................................................... 172
Appendix B: Pull Down Menu Hierarchy............................................... 173
Appendix C: Terminology Index........................................................... 177
Appendix D: Using Sound Recorder ..................................................... 183
The Sound Recorder ........................................................................................................................ 183
Figure D-1: The Sound Recorder ................................................................................................... 183
Sound Recorder Pull Down Menu Hierarchy.................................................................................. 184
Appendix E: Event Data (Status, Priority, and Color Coding) ................ 187
Figure E-1: Events By Priority (Highest Priority First) ................................................................... 187
Event Data........................................................................................................................................ 187
Figure E-2: Event Color Coding ...................................................................................................... 189
Figure E-3: Event Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 190
Printer Output Format..................................................................................................................... 192
Index ................................................................................................... 193
Network Installation Manual 51539 UniLogic 51547
Workstation 51540 UniBadge 51549
System Utilities 51592 UniTour 51550
BCI ver. 3-3 51543 NION-ENV Environmental Monitoring 51541
Local Area Server 51544 IRM/IM 51591
Wide Area Server 51545 2DRN 51542
Event Manager 51546 UniGuard Access Control Application 51548
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Foreword
The contents of this manual are important and must be kept in close proximity of the Workstation. If building
ownership is changed, this manual including all other testing and maintenance information must also be passed to
the current owner of the facility. A copy of this manual was shipped with the equipment and is also available from
the manufacturer.
NFPA Standards
• National Fire Protection Association Standards 72.
• National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
• Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
Underwriters Laboratories U.S. Documents
• UL-864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
• UL-1076 Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems.
• UL-294 Access Control System Units.
Underwriters Laboratories Canada Documents
• CAN/ULC-S524-M91 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems.
• CAN/ULC-S527-M99 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems.
Other
• Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ).
WARNING: Improper installation, maintenance, and lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction.
Introduction
The UniNet Workstation Software is the next step in facility monitoring and control. The software provides extensive
control and monitoring functions for fire, security, and building automation of local and remote sites. The software
is fully customizable in order to adapt to a wide variety of monitoring situations. The software supports multiple
operators and multiple workstations, monitoring all or a portion of local and remote sites.
This system is suitable for proprietary systems listed under:
• NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary Service.
UniNet consists of graphical workstations monitoring and controlling, local or remote twisted pair or fiber optic
networks. Remote network monitoring is achieved through the use of a Building Communications Interface (BCI).
A twisted pair network topology (FT-10) may be a maximum length of 6000 feet per network segment with no Ttaps, allowing communications between 32 nodes in each segment. In addition FT-10 allows dedicated runs of
8000 feet point-to-point or multiple T-taps within 1500 feet of any other node on the segment. FO-10 communicates over fiber-optic cable and can be configured in either a bus or ring topology with up to 8 db of attenuation
between nodes. The network has a maximum system capacity of 200 nodes. The network is supervised for shorts,
opens and node failures as dictated in Style 4 wiring.
The network power is 24 VDC nominal and receives operating power from a filtered, power limited source which is
listed for use with fire protective signaling units.
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Section 1.1: UWS Computer Installation
The UniNet 2000 network may be comprised of two different UL listed computers. UniNet 2000 is now available
with a rack mount capable UL listed Pentium III computer. These new computers may be used in conjunction with
a UniNet 2000 system using the Intel Pentium II previously offered with UniNet 2000. The following will describe
the installation and configuration of both computers.
1.1.1 Description of the Computer Components
The following is a list of components common to all computers on the UniNet 2000 network.
Intel Pentium II 400 Computer
• Intel Pentium Computer with:
- Intel Pentium II 400 Mhz CPU.
- 128 MB RAM.
- 3 GB Hard Drive
• (1) Monitor:
- 19"
• (1) Pointing Device:
- Microsoft Serial PS/2 compatible mouse.
• 101 key keyboard.
• Workstation Supervisor card.
• Ethernet network interface card.
• Software key.
• PCLB-5
Intel Pentium III 800 Computer
• Intel Pentium III Computer with:
- Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz CPU with 512Kb Cache Memory
- 256 MB RAM Expandable to 512 MB
- 20 GB Hard Drive
• (1) Monitor:
- 19"
• (1) Pointing Device:
- Microsoft Serial PS/2 compatible mouse.
• 101 key keyboard.
• Workstation Supervisor card.
• Ethernet network interface card.
• Software key.
• PCLB-6
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1.1.2 Installation Description
This section describes the procedures for installing the computer system.
Site Requirements
The computer system can be installed in the following environmental conditions:
• Temperature range of 0ºC - 49ºC (32ºF - 120ºF).
• 93% humidity non-condensing at 30ºC (86ºF).
Setup
The computer should be placed on a desk or table with the monitor, keyboard, and pointing device. This must be
done in accordance with local code requirements.
Connecting AC Power to the PC Power Supply of UniNet 2000 Computers
AC power must be connected in a permanent manner and enclosed by the included PCLB-5 (Intel Pentium II
computer) or PCLB-6 (Intel Pentium III computer) electrical box. An AC power line protector (HSP-121B) and UPS
are required for each power line on the workstation (CPU and monitor). Attach the AC power line to the CPU per
the following three figures:
NOTES: The workstation requires 115 VAC, 60Hz primary power.
A UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) which is UL listed for use with fire protective signaling units is
required for each workstation.
The front power switch for the Intel Pentium II computer has been permanently disabled.
Power management options must be disabled in the CPU BIOS and on the monitor, or loss of network
communication or alarm reporting may result.
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Intel Pentium
II
PCLB-5
Knockout
Power Supply
Socket
Mounting Screws
Figure 1-1: Attaching the PCLB-5 to the Intel Pentium II Computer
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A UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) which is UL listed for use with fire protective signaling units is
required for each workstation.
The power switch on the back of the Intel Pentium III computer has been disabled and permanently
fixed in the ON psition. A functional power supply switch is located behind the locking front door.
Power management options must be disabled in the CPU BIOS and on the monitor, or loss of network
communication or alarm reporting may result.
Intel Pentium
III
PCLB-6
Cover
Mounting Screws
PCLB-6
Power Supply
Socket
Knockout
Figure 1-2: Attaching the PCLB-6 to the Intel Pentium III
Rack Mountable Computer
Connecting the HSP-121B AC Power Line Protector
The following diagram shows the connections of the HSP-121B. It must be installed on each Multi-Net Manager
computer.
Black
To 115 VAC, 60
Hz Primary Power
White
Green
Figure 1-3: Connecting the Power Cord and Primary AC Power to the HSP-121B
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HSP-121B
Fuse
Neutral - White
AC - Black
Conduit
Power Cord
Ground Green
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UPS Supervision
Where a workstation or server PC is not ancillary, the use of a supervised 115VAC Uninterruptable Power Supply
(UPS) is required. A networked NION with supervised dry contact inputs must be located within three feet of the
UPS, and wiring must be in conduit. Refer to figures 1-3 for wiring information.
Example: NION2C8M
UPS Supervision of Workstation/Server/Monitor/PRN
Used with the Lamarche Mfg. Company Battery Charger A36F-25-48V-ABD1 and Inverter A31-1.5K-48V-A6
Figure 1-4: Computer UPS Supervision
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NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems.
Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL
or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
RJ-45 Ethernet
Connection
Echelon PCLTA-20
LPT Port
Software Key
Connection
COM Ports 1 and
2
USB Ports 1 and
2
Workstation
Supervisor
AC Power
Connector
COM Ports 3
and 4
Audio
Mouse/Keyboard
Port
Figure 1-5: Intel Pentium III Rack Mountable Computer
and Peripheral Connections
NOTE: The power switch on the back of the UnInet 2000 Intel Pentium III computer has
been disabled and permanently fixed in the ON position. A functional power supply
switch is located behind the locking front door.
Connecting the Computer Peripherals
1) Connect AC power to the AC power connector.
2) Connect the keyboard to the mouse/keyboard port.
3) Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port.
4) Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port.
5) Connect the Echelon PCLTA-20 to the network using the terminal screws (This is only available on computers with the Local Area Server installed).
6) Connect the software key to LPT-1.
7) For the Event Printer option, connect the Event Printer to the workstation at COM Port 1.
8) For the Graphic Printer option, connect the Graphic Printer into the workstation key at LPT-1.
Monitor
Port
Not
Used
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NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems.
Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL
or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
RJ-45 Ethernet
Connection
LPT-1
AC Power Connector
Monitor Port
Workstation
Supervisor
Speaker
Connection
COM Port 1
COM Port 2
USB Ports
Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse Port
Figure 1-6: Intel Pentium II Computer and Peripheral Connections
NOTE: The front power switch of the PC has been disabled at the factory by removing the connector
from J8G3 and placing a jumper across pins 1 and 2 of J8G3 on the motherboard.
Connecting the Computer Peripherals
1) Connect AC power to the AC power connector.
2) Connect the keyboard to the keyboard adapter.
3) Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port.
4) Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port.
5) Connect the Echelon PCLTA-20 to the network using the terminal screws (This is only available on computers with the Local Area Server installed).
6) Connect the software key to LPT-1.
7) For the Event Printer option, connect the Event Printer to the workstation at COM Port 1.
8) For the Graphic Printer option, connect the Graphic Printer into the workstation key at LPT-1.
IMPORTANT: Once the Workstation has been assembled and powered on, Windows Settings must be configured. Since these settings
affect multiple Multi-Net Manager applications, they are detailed in
a separate manual entitled System Utilities. For the Workstation to
function properly, these instructions must be followed.
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1.1.3 The Workstation Supervisor
The workstation supervisor is designed to monitor the workstation. In the event that the software stops running or
the CPU fails, an onboard sounder is activated to notify operators of the problem. The board also has an onboard
output relay to allow annunciation by any external device which uses dry contact inputs. Alarms may be acknowledged by pressing a button on the back of the board.
This board mounts internally in the UWS 586T computer using an ISA slot and a standard mounting bracket.
Power is provided by an external 24VDC source, power limited and regulated with battery backup which is UL/ULC
listed (as appropriate for your area) for use with fire protective signalling units. The unit comes pre-installed and
configured and requires only external power to activate. Maximum power use is 35mA @ 24VDC.
The onboard relay may be wired for normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) operation by setting jumper JP1
to the desired position. Refer to the board markings for jumper settings. This relay is rated for 1A @ 30VDC.
NOTE: Do not connect power from
a fire alarm panel, as it may cause a
ground fault in the panel.
Jumper JP1
Address Selection DIP
Onboard
Sounder
Relay Output
(Use power limited
contacts only)
GND
+24VDC
Acknowledge
Button
Operation
Alarm LED
Figure 1-7: The WSSUP Board
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The address of the workstation supervisor is set using the DIP switch settings shown in Figure 1-8 (S2). If the board
came pre-installed from the factory, the address will already be set. If the supervisor is being installed in the field, be
sure to use the currently defined default setting unless directed by a Notifier technician to do otherwise.
The default setting is 700H.
S1 S2 S3 S4 Address
ON ON ON ON 700H - 706H
OFF ON ON ON 710H - 716H
ON OFF ON ON 720H - 726H
OFF OFF ON ON 730H - 736H
ON ON OFF ON 740H - 746H
OFF ON OFF ON 750H - 756H
ON OFF OFF ON 760H - 766H
OFF OFF OFF ON 770H - 776H
ON ON ON OFF 780H - 786H
OFF ON ON OFF 790H - 796H
ON OFF ON OFF 7A0H - 7A6H
OFF OFF ON OFF 7B0H - 7B6H
ON ON OFF OFF 7C0H - 7C6H
OFF ON OFF OFF 7D0H - 7D6H
ON OFF OFF OFF 7E0H - 7E6H
OFF OFF OFF OFF 7F0H - 7F6H
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Figure 1-8: Workstation Supervisor DIP Switch Settings
NOTE: Switches S5 & S6 are
not used.
NOTE: Use only wire for power
limited systems. Power limited
wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP,
FPL or equivalent cabling per
NEC 760.
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For network hookup and expansion, you will need a hub. Hubs provide the means to for multiple computers to
connect to an Ethernet network. The following model is recommended and listed to U.L. 864:
• ENIC-HUB (TP800) 100 Base TX Stackable Hub
Each hub used must be mounted in a NISCAB-5 enclosure with network and power transient protection. For more
information on the enclosure and its use, refer to the Network Installation Manual, Section 1.8, Enclosures.
Additional Workstations
Ethernet Cable
NISCAB-5 containing:
ENIC-HUB (TP800) Hub
PNET1 for each Ethernet cable
HSP-121B
Figure 1-9: The Hub Location on the Network
Workstation and
Local Area
Server
Echelon Network
Ethernet Cable
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1.1.5 Screen Savers, Power Management and Screen Resolution
To ensure that the workstation annunciates every message; all power management functions, including CPU and
monitor sleep modes, must be disabled. No third party screen savers (i.e. After Dark) or Open GL applications
should be used; however, standard Windows screens savers may be used without loss of monitoring on computers
that have only the workstation application running (Do not run any standard Windows screen savers on servers,
event managers, or other clients such as UniLogic).
The display properties must always be set to the following:
1024 x 768, Large Fonts, 16 bit Color.
This is done through the Windows desktop properties or Control
Panel, Display properties.
Setting the Workstation to Autoboot
To activate the software whenever Windows is started, the UniNet
application must be added to the Start-up folder.
1) Open the Taskbar Properties by clicking on the Start
button, then select Settings, and then Taskbar & Start
Menu.
2) Click on the Start Menu Programs tab.
3) Click on the Add button to begin the process of adding the
UniNet Application to the Start-up folder.
4) Type the drive and path of the UniNet Application, for
example, C:\uninet\uninet.EXE. Click the Next>
button to continue.
5) Type UniNet as the name of the shortcut to the UniNet
Application. Click the Finish button and the OK button.
Figure 1-10: Accessing
Taskbar Properties
Figure 1-11: Adding UniNet to the Startup Folder
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Section 1.2: Printer Installation
UniNet workstations support two types of printers:
• An event printer can be attached to the COM port of the workstation for the printing of off-normal events.
• A screen/report printer can be attached to the workstation to print:
- Screens (requires the Enhanced Printing option).
- Text of linked files.
- Guidance text (requires the Enhanced Printing option).
- History logs.
The Network and Standalone Event Printers are addressed in the "Network Installation" portion of the
manual.
1.2.1 General Printer Setup
Any printer attached to the workstation for use by the workstation requires some setup when it is installed. In the
case of event printers, they need only to be set up in the workstation software; screen/report printers must be
installed in Windows as well.
Screen/Report Printer Setup
The screen/report printer is attached to the workstation computer by the LPT port. The setup for this printer must be
done in Windows, including installation of the printer driver. When installing these drivers, be sure to disable
bidirectional support and set the graphics mode to raster. This can be done through the Windows Start menu by
selecting Settings, Printers, Properties. Any Windows-compatible printer that will work connected to the
parallel port can be a screen/report printer. Printer font and printer pitch can be configured for the screen/report
printer by selecting Workstation Configuration, Options, then clicking on the Printers tab.
To print floor plans, the Enhanced Printing option must be installed.
NOTES: When using the HP Laserjet 5, be sure that Advanced Functions are turned off
under the Parallel menu. With any printer always be sure to disable bidirectional
communication. Never use bidirectional devices such as tape or disk drives on the parallel port.
NOTE:This feature does not support the HP Laserjet Series II printers.
Event Printer Setup
The event printer is a dot-matrix printer (i.e. NOTIFIER PRN series) that receives all messages from the COM port; it
is configured in the Printers tab of the System Setup folder. Do not install this printer in Windows.
Windows Printer Setup
Selecting Printer Setup from the File menu displays a dialog box for setting up your specific printer for screen/
report printing.
To choose a printer, select either the default printer or a specific printer displayed in the list box.
There are two page orientations available:
• Portrait is a vertical page layout. This orientation is preferred for report printing.
• Landscape is horizontal page layout. This orientation is preferred for a screen print.
The paper settings (size and source) are specific to the printer. The Options button gives the user choices regarding graphics and print quality. The options are specific to the printer.
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Event Printer Connections
PRN series event printers require a serial cable assembled with the following connections.
DB9F Serial Connector
DB25M Serial Connector
Figure 1-12: PRN Series Serial Cable Wiring Diagram
1.2.2 Event and Report Printer Setup
The UniNet software must be configured properly for communication with optional event and report printers.
IMPORTANT: Report printers must be configured and installed in Windows.
The following event printer parameters must be set up to match the parameters configured in the serial event
printer:
• Event printer location - select the following from the combo box:
- none (default) if no event printer is attached to the system.
- local if an event printer is connected directly to a computer COM port.
• Handshaking - default is None. (Special applications)*
• Buffer Size - default is 4k. (Special applications)*
• Local Event Printer COM Port - select the COM port (1-4) that the local printer is attached to.
• Local Event Printer Parity - select none, even or odd.
• Local Event Printer Data Bits - select seven or eight.
• Local Event Printer Baud Rate - select 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600.
• Local Event Printer Stop Bits - select one or two.
If an optional report printer is connected to the LPT port, then a desired font and pitch size can be selected in the
Report Printer Font combo box and the Report Printer Pitch field.
*Always use the default settings
(special applications only).
Figure 1-13: The Printers Dialog
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Section 1.3: Basic Workstation Setup
1.3.1 Configuring Event Managers and Alarm Servers
Event Managers provide the workstation with a buffer of events from each of its configured Alarm Servers .
The Alarm Servers interface with the actual devices and pass the information to the Event Manager. All
communication between the Workstation and any other device goes through the Event Manager. For more
information on the UniNet system architecture, see the related section in the System Utilities manual. To begin
Event Manager configuration, select Workstation Configuration, Event Managers from the menu bar.
NOTES: All communication between PCs and applications is performed using TCP/IP protocol over
Ethernet. For information on setting up TCP/IP communication, refer to the Local Area Server
manual.
The secondary Event Manager is optional and serves as a backup in case the primary Event
Manager fails. It does not add any additional functionality past this fall-back feature.
Figure 1-14: Alarm Server Connections
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Column Description
# The Event Manager or Alarm Server number
Type The application type: EM=Event Manager, LAS=Local Area Server, WAS=Wide Area Server
Name The name of the computer on which the application resides
IP Address The static network IP address of the computer
Port An Ethernet parameter describing the port on which the current Event Manager resides; not configurable
State Current status of the application
Connect Time The date/time when the application began/resumed communication with the system
Connect Count The number of times that the Event manager has connected to that server
Backing Up
Backed Up By Denotes whether another like client is serving as the selected application's backup
Denotes whether the selected application is serving as a backup of another like client. When this field is
blank, that Event Manager/Alarm Server does not back up any other.
Figure 1-15: Alarm Server Connection Fields
Event Manager Configuration
Event Managers must be configured in the Workstation for it to
communicate with other network clients and process events.
Follow these steps to configure the Primary and optional
Secondary Event Managers:
1. From the main menu bar, select Workstation Con-
figuration, Event Managers.
2. On the Socket Connections screen, select Event
Managers, Configure, and the Event Manager
Configuration form will be displayed (see Figure 3-
3).
3. Enter the PC network name and/or IP address for the
Primary/Secondary, then click OK.
4. After these settings have been made, you must also
update these connections by selecting Event
Managers, Update All.
When viewing Event Manager connections in general, you
can update single Event Manager entries by highlighting the
desired EM in the list, then selecting Event Managers,
Update Selected. To view the most updated list of connections, select Refresh Display. This will reset the Socket
Connections screen and show any recent configuration
changes.
Figure 1-16: Event Manager
Configuration
Alarm Server Configuration
Alarm Servers must be configured so they can communicate over the network. To
configure a new Alarm Server, follow these steps:
1. Select Alarm Servers, New Connection.
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2. Give the server a unique Server Number. Specify the Network Name of the computer on which the server
resides, or enter the computer's static IP address. If applicable, select the number of the server it either
backs up or is backed up by.
3. When all information has been entered, click OK, then select Alarm Servers, Update All to update the
settings.
NOTE: Update Selected will only update the highlighted Alarm Server entry. Update All will update all
Alarm Server entries. Refresh Display will reset the Socket Connections form to reflect any configuration
changes made. Drop Selected will disconnect the highlighted server from the network, and a status message
will be displayed on the screen. Drop All will disconnect all servers from the network.
Figure 1-17: New Alarm Server Connection
1.3.2 The System Setup Folder
The System Setup Folder consists of six tabs that are used to configure various elements of the software. The
System Setup Folder is opened from the top menu bar by selecting Workstation Configuration, Options.
General Tab
The General Tab contains options and settings that apply to various parts of the workstation software. Any time
changes are made, it is necessary to click Apply or OK for changes to take effect. Clicking on OK will close the
tab. Clicking Apply will save the changes for the current tab and another tab may be edited. Clicking Cancel
will discard any changes made.
Figure 1-18: System Options : General Tab
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• Device Descriptions - This box contains two checkbox options. The first is Extract Descriptions
From Panel. This option assigns device descriptions as they are reported from the panel instead of using
the locally defined descriptions. This description will appear in the proximity display and be displayed
when viewing the device description or properties. The second checkbox is Proximity Activated
Display. This option turns on the proximity display. The proximity display is a small box with device ID
and description information that is automatically displayed when the mouse pointer moves over or onto a
device.
• History Backup - This box contains a checkbox option labeled Automatically backup history.
This option backs up the history file to an external file named with the date, as in YYYYMMDD.HIS. This
option can be executed monthly or on a user defined day period. In addition, the time of day to execute
the backup can be defined (the default is midnight) as well the start date.
• Number of days to keep in history following backup - allows the user to maintain a predefined
portion of the most current data from the old history file in the new history file after the backup is executed.
The backup option is recommended. If this option is not checked, the history database will continue to
increase in size indefinitely, until it is backed up manually (See Database Management).
NOTE: Windows 2000 provides similar features in the operating system.
• Outbound Message Time-out - This is the amount of time that the software will continue to send an
outbound message and wait for a response. If there is no response after this time, the message is dropped
from the queue and the operator notified. The software will then move to the next outbound message.
NOTE: Each server has a time-out setting as well. Accordingly, each message
will time out on the shorter setting.
• Pop-Up Message Box - This field sets a maximum number of messages that will be queued in the popup system message box. Once the maximum number is reached, no new messages will be queued until
the current list has been acknowledged. 0 (default) = unlimited.
• Analog History Configuration - When Write Analog Updates to History is checked (enabled),
all analog values that are updated for devices on the screen will also be posted to history. Otherwise,
analog values for devices will only be posted to history when they are associated with an event (trouble,
alarm, etc...).
• Workstation Automation Control - When the option Automatically Take Node Control When
Created is checked, then every time a new node reports to the workstation, it will automatically assume
control of that node.
NOTE: This option is to be enabled for single workstation systems ONLY.
• Suppress Automatic Screen Navigation for Events - This globally disables automatic screen
navigation for new events. Manual screen navigation operates normally.
• AutoActivate Next Event After Acknowledge - By default, devices with linked files (text, picture,
sound, AVI) which are set to autoactivate for events will only do so when they are the first event to appear
in an empty New Events box. If an event is annunciated for a device and any other events are currently in
the New Events box, then any linked files will not be autoactivated.
With this option enabled, the autoactivation will be based on the acknowledge command. Once any
events in the New Events box are acknowledged, the next event will autoactivate any linked files which are
set to do so.
• Maintain Text/Picture Viewer Display Upon Event Arrival - When the text viewer is being
displayed for text linked to a device, new events will not cause the viewer to close. New events will still
autonavigate, but the text viewer will remain open.
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