General Description
NOTI•FIRE•NET™ PN 50257:E 7/5/01
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General Description
NOTI•FIRE•NET™
is a series of modules and products which allow a group of Fire Alarm
Control Panels (FACPs) and other control equipment to connect, forming a true peer-to-peer
network.
Network Nodes
Equipment that connects to
NOTI•FIRE•NET™
and communicates with other equipment using
the network may be referred to as a network node. The network supports communications over
twisted pair wire and fiber optic media. A combination of both wire and fiber may exist in the same
network.
NOTI•FIRE•NET™
supports up to 103 nodes with a total capacity of 201,960 points.
The following may all be network nodes:
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AM2020/AFP1010 Fire Alarm System with a Network Serial Interface Board (SIB-NET)
installed -
The AM2020/AFP1010 FACP collects information about modules and peripherals
connected to the network and makes this information accessible to all nodes connected to the
network. Information from the panel may include the following signals: fire alarm, security
alarm, trouble, and supervisory.
•
AM2020/AFP1010 Fire Alarm System with a Network Adaptor Module (NAM-232) -
The
AM2020/AFP1010 occupies a single node address on the network. This configuration has
limited capability. Functions are limited to the display of signals at an INA or NRT, network
acknowledge, silence, and reset functions. Other features such as cooperative-control-by-
event, read status, alter status, etc. are not supported in this configuration. Use of the NAM-
232 prevents use of a primary CRT at the panel.
•
AFP-200 or AFP-300/AFP-400 with a Network Adaptor Module (NAM-232) -
The AFP-200 or
AFP-300/AFP-400 occupies a single node address on the network similar to an AM2020 or AFP1010.
The NAM-232 connects to the AFP-200 or AFP300/AFP-400 through the EIA-232 serial
communications port. The network has the ability to send acknowledge, signal silence, drill, and reset
commands to the AFP-200 or AFP-300/AFP-400. AFP-200 or AFP-300/AFP-400 zones may be
used to activate other network node devices. Some NRT and INA functions are not supported in this
configuration. Use of the NAM-232 prevents use of a printer or CRT at the panel on the AFP-200.
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Network Reporting Terminal (NRT) -
The Network Reporting Terminal (NRT) is a computer-
based platform that allows the user to program network nodes (systems), display network
information, and break the network into desirable groups of nodes. The NRT can perform resets,
signal silence, and acknowledge on sets of nodes. The NRT also contains a history buffer which
can record events and actions which have occurred in the network. It works with
NOTI•FIRE•NET™
software versions up to and including Software Version 2.8.
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Network Control Station (NCS)
- The Network Control Station (NCS) is similar to the NRT,
providing a PC-based graphical interface for monitoring and controlling activity of multiple nodes
on a network. It allows the user to program network nodes, display network information, and break
the network into desirable groups fo nodes. It can perform resets, signal silence, and acknowledge
on sets of nodes. It also contains a history buffer which can record events and actions that have
occurred in the network. It works with
NOTI•FIRE•NET™
Software Version 3.0.
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Intelligent Network Annunciator (INA) -
The Intelligent Network Annunciator (INA) can
display and store network information. The INA can perform resets, signal silence, and
acknowledge on sets of nodes. The INA has EIA-232 printer and CRT interfaces used to
record/display network status, and an EIA-485 ACS interface.
Network Interface Boards
The Media Interface Board (MIB) provides a physical communication interface to the following
medium which connects nodes together forming a network:
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Twisted Pair Wire - MIB-W
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