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GCNET and Galactic Voice
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INTRODUCTION
The GCNET network (Global Control Network) allows the connection of multiple,
independent XLS networked systems (each called a “Building”) on a fiber optic
backbone ring. The GCNET provides the following functionalities:
•
Connection to NCC Management Stations with full site-wide event display
and control.
•
FCCs (Fire Command Center) with Galactic Voice Stations for site-wide
paging and Voice system status annunciations and control.
•
Inter-Building logic between XLS nodes.
In a GCNET system, each Building may have any of the following:
1) A Standalone Voice system
2) A Global Voice system
3) No Voice system
The Voice system topologies do not need to match across Buildings.
Zeus 11.05 or greater is required for GCNET functionality.
Site
XLS / XLSV
Building B
Local Voice
XLS
Building C
Fire Only
CAB3 in any location on site
XLS / XLSV
Building A
Global Voice
All Evac Bldg B
All Call Bldg B
Building B SG
All Evac Bldg A
All Call Bldg A
Building A SG
Galactic Evac
Galactic Call
NCC Management Station
XLS / XLSV
XLS / XLSV
XLS / XLSV
XLS / XLSV
All Evac
All Call
Building A SG
Global Command
Station
For
Building A
All Evac
All Call
Building A SG
Local Command
Station
For
Building B
XLS / XLSV
XLS / XLSV
GCNET
[XNet, Tunneled HNet, Tunneled CAN, Digital
Page Audio] / IP
FCC
Galactic Voice
Command Station
XLS
XLS
XNet
/DNet
XNet
XNet
XLS
VNT
VNT
VNT
VNT
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Figure 6-1
GCNET System View