
GST100 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel
Installation and Operation Manual
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Chapter 8 Networking
8.1 General Description
GST100 Fire Alarm Control Panel provides a multi-functional communication port which can
connect it with GST series panels into network via a network card and with repeater panels.
8.2 Networking the FACP
8.2.1 Network of GST Series Panels
The loop terminal of network card of GST series panels can be connected to the RS-485 loop.
The loop cable shall be 1.0mm
2
or above twisted pair with total length not over 1Km.
8.2.2 Connecting with Repeater Panels
The loop terminal of network card of the panel can be connected with the repeater panel via
the RS-485 loop. The loop cable shall be 1.0mm
2
or above twisted pair with total length not
over 1Km.
8.3 Networking Method
Reboot the panel after it
’s set to commission status, or pressing
Self Test
in commission
status, the panel will automatically register network card. If the network card is properly
connected, the screen will display as in Fig. 8-1.
Network Running
Fig. 8-1
8.3.1 GST Network
GST Network is a special network for GST series control panels which can have all devices in
the network be monitored. A maximum of 32 panels can be networked.
In order to network the panel, the panels shall be set with a network address first. The
setting method of the network address for GST100 panel is as follows:
Pressing
User
and selecting
“2. Local address” under “4. Network Setup” as in Fig. 8-2, and
pressing
Enter
will enter the designated screen as in Fig. 8-3. Pressing Enter after setting,
and then you can connect the panel into network via the network card. The address shall be
within 01
~
32.
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