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DIT
MAP D
ESCRIPTION
Entering text in this field is optional. You can enter text to
remind yourself about the purpose or function of the configura-
tion.
To create or change a description:
1.
Highlight Edit MAP Description.
2.
Press Enter.
3.
Type a description.
4.
Press Enter.
D
ATA
P
ORT
D
EFINITION
This option lets you configure the MAP’s data port for communi-
cations with various devices.
The configurations of the master and printer ports determine
how you can configure the data port:
♦
If the MAP uses DCP, DCPF, or TABS protocol on the mas-
ter or printer port, you can configure the data port to process
a maximum of 8,192 alarm and control points (128 dis-
plays). A display is a group of 64 alarms or controls.
♦
If the MAP uses TBOS on the master port only, you can
configure the data port to report a maximum of 512 alarms
(8 displays) and to operate a maximum of 512 controls.
♦
If the MAP uses TBOS on the master and printer ports, you
can configure the data port to report a maximum of 1,024
alarms (16 displays) and to operate a maximum of 1,024 con-
trols. The MAP routes alarm displays 1-8 to the alarm center
through the master port and displays 9-16 through the
printer port.
The MAP’s data port communicates with devices through
Multiple Alarm Combiners (MACs). A MAC has eight ports.
The MAP can communicate with a maximum of four MACs
(32 ports):
♦
You can use all 32 ports with DCP, DCPF, or TABS protocols
on the master and printer ports.
♦
You can use a maximum of 8 ports (assuming one display per
port) with TBOS protocol on the master port only.
♦
You can use a maximum of 16 ports with TBOS protocol on
the master and printer ports.
A data port configuration contains the port’s address (1 through
32), communications protocol, and each device connected to the
port.
N
OTE
:
Configure the master and
printer ports before configur-
ing the data port (refer to the
Responder Definition section
of this chapter).
MAP SYSTEM DEFINITION
