Document No: LT0117
F4000 LCD Operator's Manual
System Description
Issue 2.38
19 April 2002
Page 2-9
NETWORKING OF F4000 FIPs (CONTINUED)
Networked F4000 FIPs allow an operator to send System commands to System, Battery and
Bells test other FIPs, and to isolate and de-isolate bells and ancillaries at other F4000 FIPs.
Network F4000 FIPs can receive commands sent by other devices on the network, eg.
Colour Graphics, for control and test purposes.
Networked F4000 FIPs transmit local events and status onto the network for use by network
printers and Colour Graphic systems to allow remote logging of events, eg. one or more
system-wide event printers.
Networked F4000 FIPs are in most respects identical to a stand-alone F4000 FIP, except for
the inclusion of a networking card and the addition of the panel number in zone and point
numbering schemes.
Note, however, that configuration of a network F4000 may result in the functionality of the
LCD being essentially the same as a non-networked F4000.
A programming terminal operator can connect to another F4000 over the network, and
control and view that F4000 via its LCD and keypad as if the operator was at that F4000.
2.1.10 PROTOCOL TRANSLATION MODULE (PTM)
The PTM is used with F4000 networks and performs two functions:
(i)
Interfaces a printer to the network for logging of events from panels on the network.
(ii)
Interfaces “XL Graphics” colour graphics systems to the network.
2.1.11 PANEL-LINK MODBUS BRIDGE (PMB)
The PMB is used with F4000/F3200 networks to provide an interface into the network for
other systems that can use the Modbus protocol.
The PMB is able to pass system, zone and point statuses and values to the Modbus system.
It can also be used to pass commands back to the FIPs.
The PMB is used to interface Vigilant's Overview colour graphics systems to the F4000
network.
** PLEASE NOTE **
If your building or occupancy requirements change, then the F4000 FIP may require
reprogramming, so please consult your installation or maintenance company.
