3.9 CONNECTING AND PROGRAMMING RS485 MODULE - 41ECB000 (optional)
The addressed fire alarm panel 41CPE118 is designed for connection in a redundant serial communication network of several
41CPE118 panels, 2-Loop panels Art. 41CPE112 and repeater panels 41CPR100, up to a maximum of 64 panels in the
network, guaranteeing a backup connection line in case of an individual fault with the physical support. The redundant network
is based on the RS485 communication interface, where the maximum distance between two 41ECB000 boards (or repeater
panel) should not exceed 1000 m.
CAUTION: The network module should only be added to the panel configuration and connected to the voice
interface board WHEN THE MAIN AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY IS SHUT OFF!
To program the 41ECB000 module, access the 41CPE118 panel menu, logging in as a level 3 user, and carry out the following
steps:
SYSTEM – PROGRAMMING – PANEL – NETWORK – NETWORK SETTINGS
In the Network Settings menu, set:
NETWORK STATUS =
ENABLED
NETWORK TYPE =
RS485
PANEL NUMBER =
X
(set a different number for every piece of equipment in the network)
Save the changes.
To enable board redundancy, still via the NETWORK SETTINGS menu, press MORE and set REDUNDANCY =
ON
, then save
the changes.
N.B.: remember to assign a different number to each panel/repeater panel, so that you do not create duplicate panel
addresses.
To store and add all panels linked to the RS485 network to the programming, carry out the following steps:
SYSTEM – PROGRAMMING – PANEL – NETWORK – PANELS
In this menu, use the arrows to scroll through the panels in the system; you will only be able to see the IP code and status
(present, fault...) of the panel on which you are working. On the other panels in the network the
ADD
button will be active;
when you press it the second panel will be added to the network configuration.
At this point, select what the second panel should send or receive from the other connected panels:
RECEIVE MESSAGES
: when this is enabled, the panel will receive all incoming messages from other linked panels (technical,
fault, alarm messages...)
RECEIVE COMMANDS
: when this is enabled, the panel will receive all incoming commands from other linked panels
(evacuate, activate sounders, silence buzzer/alarm command)
SEND COMMAND
: when this is enabled, the panel will be able to send commands to other linked panels (if these are enabled
to receive commands from other connected panels)
In the same PANELS menu section, press
MORE
to enable or disable some repeater functions:
REPEAT SOUNDER
: when this is enabled, sounder and SND output activation on the panel is repeated for the other panels
REPEAT FIRE BRIGADE
: when this is enabled, monitored Fire Brigade output activation is repeated for the other panels (FIRE
R alarm transmission)
REPEAT FAULT OUTPUT
: when this is enabled, Fault indications are repeated for the other panels
REPEAT FIRE PROTECTION
: when this is enabled, activation of the monitored output dedicated to extinguishing is repeated
for the other panels (FIRE P)
Connect the module in the panel to the dedicated terminal.
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