Introduction
The Building Network Interface Card (BNIC) allows the connection of a 4100ES or 4010ES Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) to a local area Ethernet
network (LAN) or to a dedicated Ethernet network used only for the fire alarm systems. Figure 1 shows the BNIC connection on a 4100ES panel. The
4010ES connection is similar but the board and connection locations are different.
Note:
The BNIC is for ancillary use only and does not provide any fire alarm or burglary function other than a tool for service technicians to use in
configuring and maintaining the system.
Important:
To use the BNIC, you must have a 4100ES Master Controller Card (566-719) installed in your system, OR have a 4010ES FACP. If you are
using an older 4100U CPU Card, upgrade using the 4100-7158 upgrade kit.
Figure 1: BNIC connection diagram (4100ES connection shown)
*4100-6047 BNIC shown.
BNIC Overiew
The BNIC isolates the FACP from the external or building network but allows an authorized user with the proper security clearance to access the FACP
through the Network. Authorization is provided transparently through service tools such as the ES Programmer.
A service tool connected to the FACP through the BNIC will behave as if it were directly connected to the Panel. In an ES Net configuration, the BNIC
can not remotely connect to other panels on the Fire network.
Package contents
This package includes:
• One 4100-6047 (4100ES FACP) or 4010-9914 (4010ES FACP) BNIC
• Hardware to secure the BNIC in the expansion bay
• Two 5ft (1.5 m) Ethernet cables (746-186)
FACP requirements
The FACP must meet the following requirements for the card to function properly:
• It must use the 4100ES Master Controller Card or be a 4010ES
• It must use FACP System Firmware version 1.01 or later
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