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APPENDIX B
SmartNet Data stream information
All of the messages sent from the networked FACPs (Nodes) are available for use by external equipment. The
Gamewell SmartNet system information consists of straight ascii data from the comm. port of the Network Master
Computer. The data stream is transmitted in the following RS-232 structure and format. The data is transmitted
from the computer “in the blind”, there is no handshaking between the computer and the data receiver. In order for
the receiver to supervise the data connection, the computer will send a “heart beat” message every two minutes.
The computer cannot detect a device connected to the comm. port. These parameters can be changed in the
PRIV.INI file.
COM1
Transmission speed
9600 Baud
Bits
8
Parity
None
Stop bits
1
The message text output
will
be in the following structure. (sample message)
Node 1
Status:ALARM 1st of 1 08/31/95 16:25
Fire Alarm in Ckt:26 Dev:16
Administration Building
Fire Alarm Heat Detector
1st. Floor Room Number 101
All messages are structured with up to10 basic groups. The first three lines will always be present,
the last three lines will only be present when the information they provide is programmed into the
FACP.
.
NODE NUMBER
STATUS
NUMBER OF ALARMS
DATE & TIME
ACTION
CIRCUIT NUMBER
DEVICE NUMBER
NODE NAME
UP TO 40 CHARACTERS OF USER DEFINABLE TEXT
UP TO 40 CHARACTERS OF USER DEFINABLE TEXT
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