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The Workstation Installation/Operation Manual Version 2 Document 51540 Rev. B1 4/8/02
4.2: GenFire Plug-In Application
4.2.1 GenFire.CFG Configuration File
The GenFire (short for Generic Fire) Plug-In provides common fire-related functions to a variety of devices. GenFire
is a configuration file, and therefore does not actually run or load any applications. GenFire adds six menu and
macro commands that relate to common fire devices. These six commands are:
• Acknowledge
• Silence
• Reset
• Panel Acknowledge
• Panel Silence
• Panel Reset
The first three commands work on specific devices. The last three commands operate on fire panels (such as the
AFP-400) and affect all devices attached to the specified panel. Following is a brief definition of each of the three
different commands. The panel version of each command operates in the same manner except that they affect all
devices attached to the panel. All GenFire commands can also be activated using the device pulldown of appli-
cable devices.
Acknowledge
Acknowledge works in the same manner as the ACK button on the workstation main screen, but allows some new
uses. Using the Acknowledge Plug-In Command in a macro, it is possible to create a macro that can acknowl-
edge one or more than one device. This macro can then be assigned to either a function key or a functional
button in the screen display. The real power here is that a macro can contain multiple commands, so a specific list
of devices can be acknowledged with one keystroke or click of the mouse.
Silence
When an alarm is activated, external audible circuits connected to the main panel sound audible alarms. These
external horns can be silenced either locally, at the panel, or from a master workstation, if the panel supports
remote controls. The user may silence external audibles by using the Panel Communications Box or using the
Silence Macro command.
Reset
After an alarm condition occurs, a panel reset is required to return controlled equipment, such as pumps and fans,
back to normal state. On some systems, a reset can be sent to get a current list of outstanding off-normal events.
In the workstation, certain alarm conditions stay in the event box even after the condition has returned to normal.
The operator may reset single or multiple panels using the Reset function.
NOTES: These features are optional and can be removed by
disabling this plug-in.
These features are not available for wide area applications.
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