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180 The Workstation Installation/Operation Manual Version 2 Document 51540 Rev. B1 4/8/02
Node Number - A node number is assigned to any NION monitoring a device in the field. Node numbers are
assigned to NIONs either at a local area server or a BCI where the device is attached.
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Off-Normal Event - An Off-Normal Event is an event which indicates activity or change in a condition that
requires the attention and/or response of an operator.
Outbound Messages - Outbound Messages are messages and commands that are waiting to be sent on the
next connection to the BCI of the intended recipient. Outbound Messages will time out after a specified number of
tries to communicate with the BCI.
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Paired Event - Paired Events are events which, after acknowledgment, still require another event to return the
associated device to its original state. This second event may be initiated by the operator (as in the case of sending
a reset to a device or panel), or the original device itself (such as an alarm server which originally went off-line and
is coming back on-line). Devices can send more than one off-normal event before the related return state event is
sent, for example a fire panel may have more than one alarm state, and these will not clear until all events have
cleared and the panel reports an all clear state.
Panel - A panel is a central gateway that connects a number of related devices together. For example, a fire
panel might have smoke detectors, pullstations, sprinkler systems, and sirens all connected at the panel. This also
allows the workstation to communicate directly with the panel instead of the individual device.
Plug-In - A Plug-In can be in one of two forms, either an .EXE application or a .CFG configuration file. Plug-In
Applets are independently operating software applications. They interface with the workstation at the local level.
Configuration files act to create new menu options by defining 'macro' commands or sequences of information for
communicating with specific devices. Configuration files may or may not launch independent applications.
Pop-Up Menu - Pop-Up Menus provide the operator with device specific information and controls. The device
pop-up menu is activated by clicking the right mouse button on any addressable device. The menu that appears
depends on the device type, situation, and the access rights of the user. Some options are common to all address-
able devices, while others have functions that are device type specific.
Proximity Activated Display - Display which appears when the mouse pointer is placed over the top of a
device on the floor plan display. This display shows the Device ID, Description, and Device Type of the selected
icon. (Section 3.5.3)
PTZ - PTZ stands for Pan - Tilt - Zoom. PTZ is a method for controlling the motions of a CCTV camera. UniNet's
CCTV features allow remote PTZ control of any PTZ capable cameras.
Pullstation - A pullstation is a fire related device which, when activated (generally by pulling a lever or switch)
triggers an alarm at the panel, activating audible alarms and other preconfigured devices.
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Scaling Multiplier - A scaling multiplier is used to convert the measured units reported by the NION to display
units. For example: An analog input on a NION could be used to measure AC line voltage on a monitored
device. AC line current would be too much for the NION to monitor directly so a step-down transformer would be
placed on the line to reduce the voltage 5 to 1. Therefore, a multiplier of 5.0 would be entered to convert the
reported value to the actual value for display to operators.
Screen - Screens are the fundamental visual interface between sites and the operator. Screens are displayed in
the Floor Plan Area of the main display. Each site can contain numerous screens, and screens can contain floor
plans, graphics, and/or devices.
Screen Database - The screen database holds information for the backgrounds, devices, buttons, etc. for all of
the screens and sites on the UniNet network. It is located in c:\uninet\screen.mdb.
Security Alarm Event - An event issued by security related devices such as motion detectors, glass break
detectors, and door contacts.