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nufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec- located throughout a protected premise following theendations of the current edition of the National Fire

ion Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72),cturer's recommendations, State and local codes, andommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Useem Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emer-Management Agency (an agency of the United Statesment) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off iny as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are de-to provide early warning against fire, they do not guar-arning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system

t provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may notn, for a variety of reasons:

detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannothe detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, onr on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors

ay not sense a fire on another level or floor of a build-second-floor detector, for example, may not sense aor or basement fire.

es of combustion or "smoke" from a developing firet reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors be-

ers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, orneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.

ke particles may become "cold," stratify, and not reacheiling or upper walls where detectors are located.

ke particles may be blown away from detectors by airts.

ke detectors may be drawn into air returns beforeing the detector.

ount of "smoke" present may be insufficient to alarmdetectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not by a developing fire at the location of detectors, thers will not go into alarm.

detectors, even when working properly, have sensingns. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing

ers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaminghich have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ion-pe sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fireshan smoldering fires. Because fires develop in differ-ys and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither detector is necessarily best and a given type of detec- not provide adequate warning of a fire.

detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate of fires caused by arson, children playing withs (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violentons (caused by escaping gas, improper storage ofble materials, etc.).

Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion andalarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a prede-termined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-riseheat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over timFor this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detectorshould be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protectproperty, not life.

IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in thesame room as the control panel and in rooms used by the sytem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communcations, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so lo-cated, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-pling its ability to report a fire.

Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert peopleif these devices are located on the other side of closed orpartly open doors or are located on another floor of a buildingAny warning device may fail to alert people with a disability othose who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medication. Please note that:

• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizuresin people with conditions such as epilepsy.

• Studies have shown that certain people, even when theyhear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend themeaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsibity to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to makepeople aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on theproper reaction to alarm signals.

• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device cancause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

A fire alarm system will not operate without any electricalpower. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standbbatteries only for a specified time and only if the batterieshave been properly maintained and replaced regularly.

Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-patible with the control. It is essential to use only equipmentlisted for service with your control panel.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from apremise to a central monitoring station may be out of serviceor temporarily disabled. For added protection against tele-phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.

The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-quate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system inexcellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required pethe manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA72 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts ofdust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent mainte-nance. A maintenance agreement should be arrangedthrough the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenancshould be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized prfessional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written recordsof all inspections should be kept.

While a fire alarm system may lower insurancerates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! Alarm System Limitations

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RNING - Several different sources of power can be con-cted to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sourcespower before servicing. Control unit and associated equip-nt may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards,dules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until thisnual is read and understood.

UTION - System Reacceptance Test after Softwareanges. To ensure proper system operation, this productst be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 7 aftery programming operation or change in site-specific soft-re. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, ad-ion or deletion of system components, or after any modifica-n, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.

components, circuits, system operations, or software func-ns known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested.addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvert-tly affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are notectly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 de-es, must also be tested and proper system operation veri-d.

is system meets NFPA requirements for operation at9° C/32-120° F and at a relative humidity of 85% RH (non-

ndensing) at 30° C/86° F. However, the useful life of thestem's standby batteries and the electronic componentsy be adversely affected by extreme temperature rangesd humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this systemd all peripherals be installed in an environment with a nomi-l room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F.

rify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating andicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate moren a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.

Like all solid state electronic devices, this system maoperate erratically or can be damaged when subjected toning-induced transients. Although no system is completimmune from lightning transients and interferences, propgrounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outsidaerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Tecal Services Department if any problems are anticipatedencountered.

Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing serting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circu

Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making mcations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, tranformer, and printed circuit board location.

Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduceterminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminremoval.

Though designed to last many years, system componecan fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitivcomponents. Always ground yourself with a proper wristbefore handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static-suppressive packagingto protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.

Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, anprogramming manuals. These instructions must be folloto avoid damage to the control panel and associatedequipment. FACP operation and reliability depend uponproper installation by authorized personnel.

Adherence to the following will aid in problem-frinstallation with long-term reliability:

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and if not installed andused in accordance with the instruction manual, maycause interference to radio communications. It hasbeen tested and found to comply with the limits for classA computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 ofFCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonableprotection against such interference when operated in acommercial environment. Operation of this equipment ina residential area is likely to cause interference, in whichcase the user will be required to correct the interferenceat his own expense.

Canadian RequirementsThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class Alimits for radiation noise emissions from digitalapparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulationsof the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruitsradioelectriques depassant les limites applicables auxappareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans leReglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par lministere des Communications du Canada.

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ection 1 Installation ..............................................................................................................................................71.1: NCS Mounting and Connections................................................................................................................7

1.1.1: Related Documentation .....................................................................................................................71.1.2: NCS Equipment.................................................................................................................................71.1.3: The NCS-NCW/F Board ...................................................................................................................71.1.4: Primary and Secondary Power ..........................................................................................................101.1.5: Connecting the NCS Computer.........................................................................................................101.1.6: Monitor Installation...........................................................................................................................12

1.1.6.1 Installing the MON-19 ............................................................................................................121.1.7: NCS UPS Supervision.......................................................................................................................13

1.1.7.1 NCS Computer/Monitor/Printer UPS Supervision .................................................................131.1.7.2 NCS Printer (only) UPS Supervision ......................................................................................14

1.1.8: Strain Relief.......................................................................................................................................151.2: Peripherals ...................................................................................................................................................16

1.2.1: Connecting a Line Printer .................................................................................................................161.3: PC Configurations .......................................................................................................................................171.4: Software.......................................................................................................................................................17

1.4.1: Installing the NCS Software..............................................................................................................171.4.2: Installed Printers................................................................................................................................181.4.3: Magnetic Tape Backup......................................................................................................................19

ection 2 Programming ..........................................................................................................................................202.1: Networking the NCS ...................................................................................................................................202.2: NCS Database..............................................................................................................................................21

2.2.1: History Database ...............................................................................................................................212.2.2: Graphics Database.............................................................................................................................21

2.3: Power-Up Initialization ...............................................................................................................................212.3.1: Data Refresh......................................................................................................................................21

2.3.1.1 Manual Data Refresh ...............................................................................................................212.4: The Start-Up Window..................................................................................................................................222.5: NCS Graphical User Interface.....................................................................................................................22

2.5.1: The NCS Window .............................................................................................................................222.5.1.1 AutoNavigate ..........................................................................................................................222.5.1.2 Title Bar ..................................................................................................................................232.5.1.3 Menu Bar .................................................................................................................................232.5.1.4 Graphic Floor Plan ..................................................................................................................242.5.1.5 Key Map Area .........................................................................................................................242.5.1.6 Events Window .......................................................................................................................242.5.1.7 Acknowledged Event Box .......................................................................................................252.5.1.8 Screen Navigation Tools .........................................................................................................252.5.1.9 Date / Time Field ....................................................................................................................262.5.1.10 Logo Window ........................................................................................................................262.5.1.11 Tool Bar ................................................................................................................................262.5.1.12 Alarm / Trouble / Supervisory Alarm / Security Alarm Banners .........................................262.5.1.13 Command Area .....................................................................................................................262.5.1.14 Current Operator Field ..........................................................................................................27

2.6: Menu Options for Programming .................................................................................................................282.6.1: Administration Menu ........................................................................................................................28

2.6.1.1 System Setup ...........................................................................................................................282.6.1.2 Network Operations ...............................................................................................................35

2.6.2: Graphic Menu....................................................................................................................................372.6.2.1 Graphic Setup ..........................................................................................................................37

2.6.3: Utilities Menu....................................................................................................................................372.6.4: The Help Menu..................................................................................................................................38

ection 3 Operation ................................................................................................................................................413.1: Normal Operation........................................................................................................................................41

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3.2: Troubles.......................................................................................................................................................413.3: Alarms .........................................................................................................................................................423.4: Supervisory, Security, and Other Activation ...............................................................................................443.5: Menu Options for Operating the NCS.........................................................................................................44

3.5.1: File Menu ..........................................................................................................................................443.5.1.1 Exit ..........................................................................................................................................44

3.5.2: Operator Menu ..................................................................................................................................443.5.2.1 Login .......................................................................................................................................443.5.2.2 Logout .....................................................................................................................................453.5.2.3 Change Password ....................................................................................................................45

3.5.3: The Action Menu ..............................................................................................................................463.5.4: The View Menu.................................................................................................................................46

3.5.4.1 Event Counters ........................................................................................................................473.5.4.2 The Detailed Events Window .................................................................................................473.5.4.3 Current Event Window ...........................................................................................................483.5.4.4 Disabled Device Window .......................................................................................................483.5.4.5 History Manager .....................................................................................................................49

3.5.5: Screen Navigation .............................................................................................................................493.5.6: Trouble with NCS Equipment...........................................................................................................50

3.6: Read Status/Program ...................................................................................................................................51Section 4 The History Manager .............................................................................................................................55

4.1: NCS Integrated Operation ...........................................................................................................................554.1.1: History Backup..................................................................................................................................59

4.1.1.1 Upload/Download (UPDL) .....................................................................................................60Section 5 The Graphic Setup Program .................................................................................................................64

5.0.1: NCS Integrated Operation.................................................................................................................645.1: Program Layout...........................................................................................................................................64

5.1.1: Screen Tree View (Floor Plan) ..........................................................................................................655.1.2: Group Tree View ...............................................................................................................................655.1.3: Screen Device View ..........................................................................................................................655.1.4: Information Windows........................................................................................................................655.1.5: Tool Bar.............................................................................................................................................66

5.2: Graphic Floor Plans.....................................................................................................................................675.2.1: Adding Floor Plans to the NCS.........................................................................................................675.2.2: Selecting Floor Plans.........................................................................................................................685.2.3: Deleting Floor Plans..........................................................................................................................685.2.4: Setting Keymap Links .......................................................................................................................695.2.5: Screen Title .......................................................................................................................................695.2.6: Guidance Text ...................................................................................................................................69

5.3: Keymap Area...............................................................................................................................................705.4: Menu Bar Options .......................................................................................................................................70

5.4.1: File.....................................................................................................................................................705.4.2: Screens ..............................................................................................................................................705.4.3: Devices ..............................................................................................................................................705.4.4: View ..................................................................................................................................................725.4.5: Setup..................................................................................................................................................735.4.6: Help ...................................................................................................................................................73

5.5: Device Icons ................................................................................................................................................735.5.1: Devices ..............................................................................................................................................735.5.2: Detectors ...........................................................................................................................................755.5.3: System Troubles................................................................................................................................755.5.4: Modules.............................................................................................................................................755.5.5: Zones .................................................................................................................................................755.5.6: Linked Files.......................................................................................................................................75

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5.5.7: Information Labels ............................................................................................................................755.5.8: Navigational Buttons .........................................................................................................................765.5.9: Delete Operations ..............................................................................................................................775.5.10: Searching for Specific Items ...........................................................................................................775.5.11: Rules for Setting Up Device Graphics ............................................................................................77

5.6: Groups .........................................................................................................................................................785.6.1: Level 1 Groups ..................................................................................................................................785.6.2: Level 2 Groups .................................................................................................................................785.6.3: Group Setup Restrictions ..................................................................................................................785.6.4: Group Navigation ..............................................................................................................................78

5.7: Setup Templates...........................................................................................................................................795.7.1: Template Groups ...............................................................................................................................795.7.2: Hot Templates....................................................................................................................................79

5.8: Custom Bitmap............................................................................................................................................795.9: Template Files..............................................................................................................................................805.10: NCS Required Files...................................................................................................................................80

Appendix A: Windows NT® 4.0 Workstation Security Disable Procedure .....................................................81

Appendix B: BIOS Installation .............................................................................................................................82

Appendix C: Windows NT® 4.0 Workstation Installation ................................................................................83

Appendix D: Miscellaneous Software Installation ..............................................................................................85

Appendix E: Lan Communications Failure ........................................................................................................86

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Section 1 Installation

1.1 NCS Mounting and ConnectionsThe Notifier Network Control Station (NCS) is a high performance desktop NCS computer with text and graphics display capability for all network events and points. The NCS is used with the Noti•Fire•Net™ system, and runs under the user-friendly Windows® environment.

1.1.1 Related DocumentationTo obtain a complete understanding of the NCS features and related products or to become familiar with functions in general, make use of the documentation noted in Table 1.1. The Notifier document (DOC-NOT) chart provides the current document revision.

Table 1.1 Related Documentation

1.1.2 NCS EquipmentThe Network Control Station is a kit comprised of:

• an NCS Computer• a MON-19 UL864 Listed 19 inch monitorNote: The monitor and mouse, as well as the printer if one is used, must be installed in the same room as the NCS in order to comply with UL listing requirements.

Table 1.2 lists available NCS model numbers.

Table 1.2 NCS Equipment Options

The PRN-5 printer (referred to in this manual as the PRN) can be ordered separately.

1.1.3 The NCS-NCW/F BoardThe NCS communicates with Noti•Fire•Net through the NCS-NCW board if the NCS has wire connections, or the NCS-NCF board if the NCS has fiber connections. Each board comes installed in the NCS computer. Figure 1.1 illustrates the board configuration. Descriptions of the LED

For information on… Refer to… Part No.

Noti•Fire•Net Nodes NFS-640 Programming ManualNFS-640 Operations ManualNFS-640 Installation ManualAM2020/AFP1010 ManualAFP-300/400 Fire Panel Installation ManualAFP-300/400 Fire Panel Programming ManualAFP-300/400 Fire Panel Operations ManualAFP-200 Analog Fire Panel Manual

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NCS-F NCS computer (p/n NCS-586TF), mouse, 19" monitor (p/n MON-19), fiber optic data link

NCS-W NCS computer (p/n NCS-586TW), mouse 19" monitor (p/n MON-19), wire data link

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The NCS is shipped with a shunt plug over the UPS SUPV pins. Remove the shunt to wire for UPS SUPV.

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IndicatorsPiezo sounder- Pulses on and off when the NCS application is not running properly, or during loss of power from the NCS.

LEDs - The NCS-NCW board has nine LED indicators; the NCS-NCF board has seven. Table 1.3 lists and describes each.

Table 1.3 LED Indicators, NCS-NCW/F

Switches (NCS-NCW Only)

TERM A (SW100) - Enables/Disables Termination Resistor for Channel A.

EF A (SW103) - Ground fault detection from Noti•Fire•Net may be passed through (ENABLE setting) or disabled (DISABLE setting) for Channel A. Refer to the Noti•Fire•Net manual for more information.

TERM B (SW102) - Enables/Disables Termination Resistor for Channel B.

EF B (SW101) - Ground fault detection from Noti•Fire•Net may be passed through (ENABLE setting) or disabled (DISABLE setting) for Channel B. Refer to the Noti•Fire•Net manual for more information.

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EIA-232 CONN - Connects to the NCS computer COM port with an RJ type connector cable, P/N 75557.

UPS SUPV (J4) - Normally Closed connection for monitoring a UPS Uninterruptable Power Source.

Edge Connector - Powers the NCS-NCW/F board from the NCS computer.

Noti•Fire•Net Connections - Connects the NCS to Noti•Fire•Net. Refer to the Noti•Fire•Net manual for information on network connections.

BatteryThe battery on the NCS-NCW/F card powers the piezo sounder. It generates an NCS trouble message when it is low, and is replaceable (P/N LITHBATT-3V).

Caution: The NCS is shipped with this battery separated from its connection/clip by a paper strip. The paper strip must be removed to enable the battery.

LED Name Color Description

A HI Green Channel A high threshold (NCS-NCW only).

STATA Yellow Channel A inactive for at least 16 seconds.

RCDA Green Illuminates to indicate data reception on NOTI•FIRE•NET Channel A.

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RCDB Green Illuminates to indicate data reception on NOTI•FIRE•NET Channel B.

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1.1.4 Primary and Secondary PowerThe NCS requires connection to a separate dedicated primary AC fire alarm circuit, which must be labeled "FIRE ALARM." This AC circuit must connect to the line side of the main power feed of the protected premises. No other equipment can be powered from the fire alarm circuit. The primary AC circuit wire run must run continuously, without disconnect devices, from the power source to the NCS. Overcurrent protection for this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the National Electrical Code as well as local codes. Where an NCS is required, the use of a UL-864 approved supervised UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is also required. When using a UPS, NCS input voltage must be 115 VAC. The use of 230 VAC is not permitted when employing a UPS.

1.1.5 Connecting the NCS ComputerThe following steps must be completed when connecting the NCS Computer (refer to Figure 1.3 through Figure 1.5).

1. Cut off the plug end of the computer power cord.

2. Plug the socket end of the power cord into the computer.

3. Remove the two screws from around the power supply of the NCS Computer.

4. Attach the PCLB-5 enclosure without the cover to the back of the NCS Computer using these screws.

5. Install a 3/4-inch (19.05 mm) conduit and fitting in the knock-out hole of the Power Cord Locking Bracket cover (refer to Figure 1.4).

Caution: Size the 3/4-inch (19.05 mm) conduit so the line cord can reach a junction box at the other end of the conduit.

6. Thread the power cord through the cover and conduit.

7. Attach the PCLB-5 cover to the PCLB-5 using the mounting screws supplied. Ensure that the PCLB-5 cover holds the power cord socket firmly in place.

8. Connect the power cord to the HSP-121B power line protector as shown in Figure 1.5.

Note: The HSP-121B power line protector must reside in a junction box.

9. Connect 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power to the HSP-121B as shown in Figure 1.5. Primary power connected to the HSP-121B (115 VAC or 230 VAC) depends upon the position of the voltage selection switch shown in Figure 1.3 and Figure 1.4. All wiring must remain in conduit.

WARNING: Improper voltage selection can damage the NCS and void the warranty on the back cover of this manual.

10. Turn power switch on for the circuit.

11. Replace the cover on the PCLB-5 enclosure and secure with two screws.

12. Connect the video cable to the display adapter video connector on the back of the computer (refer to Figure 1.3). Connect the other end of the video cable to the monitor. The video cable is provided with screws for secure attachment.

13. Align the keyboard cable plug to mate with the notch in the computer's jack and insert cable.

14. Connect the mouse to the mouse port at the back of the NCS Computer.

15. Refer to Figure 1.6 for monitor power application.

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Figure 1.3 NCS Computer Connections

• The NCS Computer requires 115 VAC, 50/60Hz primary power or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power depending upon the position of the voltage selection switch shown in Figure 1.3 and Figure 1.4.

• Where an NCS is required, the use of a supervised Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is also required (see Figure 1.7)

• The NCS is not suitable for use as a receiving unit.

• The front power switch for the NCS Computer has been permanently fixed in the ON position.

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1.1.6 Monitor Installation

1.1.6.1 Installing the MON-19The following steps must be completed when connecting the MON-19 to the Junction Box and NCS computer (refer to Figure 1.6).

1. Connect the AC Power Cord on the MON-19 to the HSP-121B Junction Box.

2. Connect the DB-15 video cable to the video card slot on the NCS computer.

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1.1.7 NCS UPS Supervision

1.1.7.1 NCS Computer/Monitor/Printer UPS SupervisionWhere a Network Control Station (NCS) is not ancillary, the use of a supervised 115 VAC Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is required. Refer to Figure 1.7 and Figure 1.8 for wiring information.

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1.1.7.2 NCS Printer (only) UPS Supervision

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1.1.8 Strain ReliefStrain relief for wiring attached to the NCS wire terminals on the NCS-NCW is provided by a protective cover (P/N 08275). The protective cover is supplied with the NCS.

The following steps must be completed to connect the protective cover with strain relief:

3. Feed wires to be connected to the terminal block through the back or side access hole of the protective cover. The hinged covers of the unused access hole can be closed.

4. Attach the wires to the pluggable terminal block.

5. Snap the strain relief assembly over the pluggable terminal block. Use tie wrap to secure the wires to the protective cover (refer to Figure 1.9).

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1.2 Peripherals

1.2.1 Connecting a Line PrinterA printer can be connected to the NCS to print fire alarm and trouble signals (refer to Figure 1.10 and Table 1.4).

Figure 1.10 Serial Port Connections for a Printer Connected to NCS computer

To connect a PRN printer to the NCS, a cable with the connections shown in Table 1.4 must be prepared.

Table 1.4 Printer Connections• Only one NCS (including keyboard, mouse, monitor, or any one of these) can be present on the network

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1.3 PC ConfigurationsTo run the NCS program your system must be set up for the following configurations: 1024 x 768 resolution, large fonts, and 65k colors. Refer to Figure 1.11. To set these configurations, select the Start menu and Settings/Control Panel, double-click Display and select the Settings tab.

Figure 1.11 PC Configurations

Additionally, for Windows 2000, the Active Desktop setting must be off.

1.4 Software

1.4.1 Installing the NCS SoftwareMake sure to read the entire set of instructions prior to beginning the NCS software installation.

The NCS software requires Windows NT® Workstation version 4.0 and Service Pack3 or higher, or Windows 2000 Professional. The following steps must be completed to install NCS software in

Windows NT® Workstation 4.0.

Note: If the NCS is the Master Time Keeper on the network, installing this software will cancel the setting and a Master Time Keeper will not exist on the network. Enter the date/time in the NCS Local Programming Dialog Box for the NCS to become the Master Time Keeper again.

Windows NT® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate drive. The Setup program will launch automatically if Autorun is enabled. Otherwise, continue with steps 2 through 10 that follow.

2. Click on the Start button, select Run...

3. At the Command Line prompt, type X:\NCS, where X is your CD drive letter. Steps 2 and 3 will only be necessary for PCs that do not have the Autorun feature enabled.

4. An InstallShield Self-Extracting.exe dialog box will appear, select YES to continue installing the NCS. InstallShield will start extracting the necessary files for installing the NCS.

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5. A Welcome dialog box will appear. Select NEXT to continue installing or CANCEL to return to the desktop.

6. A User Information dialog box will appear next. Type your name and company at the designated prompts. Select NEXT to continue or CANCEL to return to the desktop. The location of the installation directory will be displayed if it exists, and the user will be asked if he/she would like to make a backup.

7. Next a Select Program Folder dialog box appears. The NCS must be installed in the directory provided.

8. A Setup Type dialog box will now appear. Choose Typical, Compact or Custom setup by clicking in the appropriate circle. Select NEXT to continue installing, BACK to view the previous screen or CANCEL to return to the desktop.

• Typical Install - Installs the most common options, recommended for most users.

• Compact Install - Not available at this time.

• Custom Install - The user chooses the installed options, recommended for advanced users. The Select Program Folder dialog box displays for this purpose.

9. Next a Start Copying Files dialog box appears showing the type of setup, target folder and user information that was provided. Select NEXT to begin coping files, BACK to change any settings or CANCEL to return to the desktop.

10. The NCS will now install the NCS software. When setup is complete, a Setup Complete dialog box appears informing you that the computer will be rebooted. Press OK to perform the reboot.

1.4.2 Installed PrintersTwo printers may be installed to the NCS: an NCS Graphics Printer (optional, any Microsoft Win-dows compatible printer that is UL ITE listed and installed in the same room as the NCS) which isused to print out graphics, reports, etc. and an NCS Line Printer (the PRN) which is used only toprint out text.

Note: The NCS Graphic Printer must be a laser printer.

Installing The Graphics Printer

1. Exit the NCS application.

2. From the Start Menu, select Settings, and then Printers.

3. Double-click on the "Add Printer" icon.

4. The Windows NT® Installation Wizard will start to add the new printer.

5. Select the "My Computer" button, click next. The following items should be selected on the next screens.

• The printer must be connected to LPT1.• Select the printer that is to be hooked up to the system.• Select Not Shared.• Name the printer “NCS Graphic Printer”.

Caution: This entry is case sensitive: the printer name must be entered exactly as shown.

6. In the printer dialog box, highlight the printer just installed, right click and select properties.

Installing The Line Printer

1. Exit the NCS application.

2. From the Start Menu, select Settings, and then Printers.

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3. Double-click on the "Add Printer" icon.

4. The Windows NT® Installation Wizard will start to add the new printer.

5. Select the "My Computer" button, click next. The following items should be selected on the next screens.

• The printer should be connected to LPT1 or a serial port.• Select the printer that is to be hooked up to the system.• Select Not Shared.• Name the printer “NCS Line Printer”.

6. In the printer dialog box, highlight the printer just installed, right click and select properties.

Note: If the NCS Line Printer is connected to a serial port, the port settings must match the printer settings.

1.4.3 Magnetic Tape BackupFile Directories on the NCS contain information specific for normal NCS operation. User-defined directories for capturing history files (.HIS) may also exist on the NCS. The files in these directories may be backed up to an 850 megabyte magnetic tape unit.

To install the tape backup software, follow these three steps:

7. Run Setup.exe from the Segate Backup Exec CD.

8. Select "Segate Backup Exec For Win 95/98/NT."

9. Select "All Users."

The following directories on the NCS contain important information and should be included in the backup:

• C:\NOTIFIER\NCS

The following steps should be completed to create a tape backup:

1. Exit from the NCS start-up window to the Windows NT®.

2. Place a magnetic tape with a sufficient capacity in the tape drive. To determine sufficient capacity, compare the total size of the files to be backed up with the tape size using the Windows File Manager.

3. Start the Windows backup and identify the appropriate directories to be backed up (see above).

4. Identify the magnetic tape drive as the destination for the backup and start the backup.

5. After the backup is complete, remove the tape and affix a proper label which identifies the contents and date of backup. Restart the NCS. Store the tape in a safe location away from strong magnetic fields. For more information on the magnetic tape backup system, refer to the user guide supplied with the tape unit.

Caution: Exiting the NCS application disconnects the NCS from Noti•Fire•Net which leaves the building unprotected and the NCS not performing Life Safety functions. A firewatch is recommended in all areas where the NCS is designated as the primary or only reporting station.

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Section 2 Programming

2.1 Networking the NCSThe Network Control Station (NCS) annunciates system signals on Noti•Fire•Net. Equipment that connects to Noti•Fire•Net and communicates with other equipment using the network will be referred to as a network node (examples:NFS-640, AM2020, NCA, and NCS). Noti•Fire•Net is a peer-to-peer network (refer to Figure 2.1), and can be logically grouped together to form systems. For more information on Noti•Fire•Net, refer to the Noti•Fire•Net Manual.

The functions of the NCS include:• Display of all events on the network.• Provide the ability to acknowledge, reset and signal silence all events.• Provide the ability to graphically set up and annunciate the points to be monitored.• Allow read status and alter status operation to all fire panels that provide this ability.• Upload / download programming information for archiving purposes for all fire panels that provide this ability.• Provide a history viewer with filters that can be run outside the NCS application.• Set up different levels of operator interaction, based on passwords.

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2.2 NCS DatabaseUpon power-up, the NCS checks for the presence of the databases. If it can not find them, a warning dialog box will be displayed, and a system error message will be logged to the history manager and current event window. If the Run Time or Administrator database is missing, the NCS will not be able to execute, and the program will not start. The only way to correct this situation is to re-load the NCS software, or restore the databases. If the history database is missing, a new file will be created. If that database already exists, it will be opened.

2.2.1 History Database The History database provides a full history of all changed states that have occurred throughout the system since the history file was last archived.

Note: If this is an upgrade from a previous release, a new history file must be opened.

The type of information stored in the history database includes:

• All alarm and trouble events received by the system. This includes all activation and clearing of all devices.

• All system messages received from the network. This includes remote acknowledge, reset, signal silence, walk test, etc. operation.

• Any command operation performed at the NCS. This includes acknowledge, reset, signal silence operation, local programming, fire panel programming, and alter status action.

Events are listed from top to bottom (the top being the newest and the bottom being the oldest event). All events stored in the history buffer are not encrypted, and can be viewed using Microsoft Access.

2.2.2 Graphics DatabaseThe graphics database contains references to all custom device and floor plan bitmaps used in the NCS. The graphics database is modified through the Graphics Setup Program (GSP). The type of information that is stored in the graphic database includes detectors, modules, zone information including graphics and AutoNavigating capability. Also stored is floor layout information including floor plans, keymap graphics, information labels, navigational buttons and group information.

This program can be executed stand-alone, or through the NCS. In stand-alone operation, the user must copy the database modified into the directory that the NCS resides in. If invoked from the NCS, the user must update the NCS graphics through the update database command in the NCS.

2.3 Power-Up Initialization

2.3.1 Data RefreshA data refresh is initiated from the NCS when a node joins the network. This is also done when the NCS is powered up. The NCS has the capability to initiate a data refresh to five nodes simultaneously to update point information as fast as possible.

The data refresh is used to update the alarm, trouble, disable, enabled state of all the points programmed into the graphic screens. It also updates the unacknowledged event box, acknowledged event box and the expanded event box with any off-normal information found in the system.

The data refresh option can be selected in the local programming dialog box. It can be turned off when troubleshooting the network, and also to reduce message traffic upon power-up. However, for proper operation of the NCS, this option must be enabled. The default setting for this option will always be on.

2.3.1.1 Manual Data RefreshData refresh can be manually invoked under the Action menu; Data Refresh command (available only to the Administrator Account user). This command is useful when a node is suspected to be out of synch with the NCS, or automatic data refresh is turned off. The data refresh command can

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then be vectored to a specific node and send its off-normal conditions to the NCS. When this command in invoked, the NCS will first delete all off-normal events stored for that particular node, then proceed with the data refresh.

2.4 The Start-Up WindowTo start the NCS, select the group named Notifier (refer to Figure 2.2). Select the Noti•Fire•Net icon and press Enter or double-click to start the application.

Caution: Exit from the NCS software and exit from Windows NT® before turning off the NCS. Failure to do so could invalidate software settings.

The Notifier icon shown below can be found under Notifier on the Start Bar for Windows NT® 4.0 or higher. To launch the NCS software, click on the icon.

Figure 2.2 NCS Icon

The NCS Window (refer to Figure 2.3) is the first window that appears after the NCS application begins communication on Noti•Fire•Net. The NCS Window provides access to other NCS windows.

Caution: While running NCS software, DO NOT run other software, including PC Tools, Screensavers and TSRs, also, DO NOT add disk doubling software at any time.

Caution: If the Parallel Port Key is not connected to the PC, the NCS will power up in Demo Mode. In this mode of operation, the program will not communicate on the network.

There are nine menus available from the NCS window: File, Operator, Action, View, Screen Navigator, Administration, Graphic, Utilities, and Help.

2.5 NCS Graphical User InterfaceThe NCS consists of several different windows, with the main NCS Window containing command areas, events, and graphic floorplan/event displays.

Other windows can be invoked by means of a pull-down menu bar or in some cases, command buttons. The menu bar is located on top of every window, and displays properties pertinent to the window invoked.

2.5.1 The NCS WindowThe basic input/output element of the NCS program is the NCS (graphic event) Window (refer to Figure 2.3). This window collects and displays alarm and trouble signals from the network. It allows the operator to see a diagram of any specific area of the monitored network and gives information about the facility area and the monitored devices. Main elements of this window include: Title Bar, Menu Bar, Graphic Floor Plan, Key Map Area, Events Window, Acknowledged Events Window, Screen Navigation Tools, Date and Time Field, Logo Window, Tool bar, Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory Alarm, and Security Alarm Banners, Command Area, Current Operator Field.

2.5.1.1 AutoNavigate The NCS graphics system automatically navigates from any window in the system to the NCS Window to show the highest priority event. This function is called "AutoNavigating”. If an equal or lower priority event is received while a higher unacknowledged event exists in the network, no action will be taken. If a different window is invoked while unacknowledged events are present in

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the system, AutoNavigating will only initiate when a higher priority event is received.

If the AutoNavigate option for the device received is enabled, the graphic floor plan will change to display the floor plan containing the icon, bypassing any group associations. (Refer to Figure 5.32 for information on setting up grouping and AutoNavigating for a device.)

If AutoNavigate is off, and a group is associated with the device, the floor plan containing the highest level group will be displayed (see Table 2.1 for interaction example).

Below are some examples of AutoNavigating among Groups. For a more detailed explanation of

Groups, Refer to Section 5.6, “Groups”, on page 78.

Table 2.1 AutoNavigation/Group Interaction

Screen AutoNavigation uses the same event priority algorithms as the System Interface Window. The user can still manually change screens using the Select Screen dialog box.

Figure 2.3 Elements of the NCS Window (sample screen)

2.5.1.2 Title BarThe title bar indicates the name of the window and is located on the top left corner. Refer to Figure 2.4.

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2.5.1.3 Menu BarThe menu bar lists the available menus in the NCS. A menu contains a list of commands that pertain to that particular window. Refer to Figure 2.5. To access a menu, select (click once) on the menu from the menu bar. This opens the menu. From the menu, select a command. An arrow after a menu option indicates that a dialog box will appear. If the wrong menu is opened, press the menu bar again or press anywhere outside of the opened menu to close it.

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2.5.1.4 Graphic Floor PlanThe graphic floor plan is used to view the graphic layout of a building, high-rise or campus type setting. It comprises the largest screen area in the NCS. It will allow an operator to see a diagram of any specific area of the monitored network and give the operator information about the facility area and the monitored devices. The graphic screen is comprised of bitmaps with devices overlaying them. Refer to Figure 2.6.

Figure 2.6 Example of a Graphic Floor Plan

2.5.1.5 Key Map AreaThe key Map Area is an overview of the graphics used in the system. It can be set up for navigation or simply as an accompanying view of the foreground, refer to Figure 2.7.

Figure 2.7 Key Map Area

2.5.1.6 Events WindowThe Events window displays the first 12 or 50 unacknowledged, off-normal events on the network, depending on the selection in the System Administration Window (Expanded Event Displays selection). The events are grouped by event type (i.e., fire alarm, security alarm, supervisory alarm, and trouble), and sorted by time within the group, displaying the oldest event first and the newest event last. The highest event group is displayed on top of the window, the lowest event group on the bottom of the window, refer to Figure 2.8. All events in this window are color coded. Fire alarms are designated red, Security Alarms as blue, Supervisory Alarms as orange, Trouble Conditions as yellow, and other events as cyan (aqua).

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Figure 2.8 Events Window

The information displayed consists of the event type, the address, and the time that the event was received. The NFS-640 and NCA are nodes that assign event times; all other nodes are assigned a time by the NCS. A detail button is provided to expand the event box to display all events, as well as provide more detailed information for each event. Refer to Section 3.5.4.2, “The Detailed Events Window”, on page 47 for more information on the Detailed Event Box.

Double click on a device appearing in this box to display the screen containing the device. Any device that has been acknowledged is moved from the unacknowledged event window to the acknowledged event box.

2.5.1.7 Acknowledged Event BoxThe acknowledged event window displays the first 12 or 50 events on the network, depending on the selection in the System Administration Window (Expanded Event Displays selection). The events are grouped by event type (i.e., fire alarm, security alarm, supervisory alarm, trouble, etc.), and sorted by time within the group, displaying the oldest event first and the newest event last. Refer to Figure 2.9.

Figure 2.9 Example of the Acknowledged Event Box

The information displayed consists of the event type, the address, and the time that the event was received (assigned by the NCS). A detail button is provided to expand the event box and display all events, as well as provide more detailed information for each event. Refer to Section 3.5.4.2, “The Detailed Events Window”, on page 47 for more information on the Detailed Event Window.

Double click on a device appearing in this box to display the screen containing the device. Any events that have cleared from the device are deleted from the unacknowledged event box, unless the clear event is an alarm condition that must be acknowledged (i.e., a tracking alarm on an AM2020/AFP1010 that clears without a reset). In that case the clear alarm will move to the unacknowledged event box for further action.

2.5.1.8 Screen Navigation ToolsUse the screen navigation tools to advance to different graphic representation screens by using the < and > arrows, refer to Figure 2.10. Click on the house icon to go directly to the “Home” page, click the middle icon to open a Text File dialog that is associated with the Graphic Screen box, or click on the last icon (printer) to print out a screen. In addition, the NCS provides a command to display all

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screen names in a dialog box. Double-click one of the screen names to invoke the floor plan specified.

Figure 2.10 Screen Navigation Tools

2.5.1.9 Date / Time FieldThe Date / Time Field displays the current system time (as set by Windows NT 4.0 Workstation) within second resolution. This field is updated every second so the current time is always displayed, refer to Figure 2.11. The NCS is completely Year 2000 compliant.

Figure 2.11 Date and Time Field

2.5.1.10 Logo WindowThis window is used to display a company logo. This logo can be modified using the GSP and PaintShop Pro to customize it to a particular installation. Refer to Section 5.8, “Custom Bitmap”, on page 79.

2.5.1.11 Tool BarA tool bar is available on the right side of the Graphic Interface Screen. Buttons on this tool bar are used to display the Event Counter and Detailed Event windows, refer to Figure 2.12. These windows may also be accessed under the View Menu. Refer to "The View Menu" on page 46 for examples of these windows.

Figure 2.12 Tool Bar

2.5.1.12 Alarm / Trouble / Supervisory Alarm / Security Alarm/Other Activation BannersA set of five symbols are located in the upper right corner of the NCS. These symbols represent fire-alarms, supervisory alarms, security alarms, trouble, and other activation conditions present in the system, refer to Figure 2.13. If any of these unacknowledged events are present in the system, the appropriate symbol will blink. If all events have been acknowledged, the symbol will remain steady. If the system is at ALL Systems Normal, the four symbols will be replaced by an All Systems Normal message.

Figure 2.13 Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory Alarm, Security Alarm and Other Activation Banners

2.5.1.13 Command AreaThe command area at the top of the screen allows the user to SAR (signal silence, acknowledge or reset) the network or a specific node. (Refer to Figure 2.14.) Pressing a button will transmit the appropriate command over the network.

The user has the ability to vector the signal silence and system reset commands to specific nodes on the network. When the cursor is held over the Signal Silence or Reset button and the right mouse

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button is pushed, a pop-up dialogue box appears. The node address currently on the network and within the users ability to SR (signal silence or reset) will be displayed in this pop-up dialog box. In addition, another selection will be made available to SR all off-normal nodes, or all nodes in the system. This will be user configurable in the NCS local programming dialog box.

Figure 2.14 Command Area

The user has the option to select one, many or all panels to SR. Nodes to SR are limited by the NCS programming and the individual password ability. The ability to vector the acknowledge command is not provided.

This dialog box is displayed when the cursor is over the Signal Silence or Reset button, and the right mouse button is clicked. Pressing the signal silence and reset button with the left mouse button bypasses the pop-up dialog box, and sends the appropriate command to all nodes programmed into the system (or all off-normal nodes), and accessible with the users password.

Acknowledge

Initiating an acknowledge command will transmit a point acknowledge or block acknowledge message to all appropriate nodes. The nodes transmitted to are limited by the nodes programmed into the system and the user password level.

If the highest priority event in the system is a fire alarm condition, a point acknowledge message will transmit to the node, acknowledging the point. In the AM2020/AFP1010 and Network Adaptor Modules (NAM-232W/F), if the highest priority event in the system is a security alarm or lower event, a block acknowledge command will be transmitted in the same manner as in the Command area, acknowledging all trouble conditons.

Note: Highlighting different events in the various windows does not affect the acknowledge operation: pressing the Acknowledge button will not individually acknowledge highlighted items in the Events and Detailed Events windows.

Any point acknowledge or block acknowledge initiation commands will be logged in the history manager and current event window, if successfully completed. If this message could not be completed, an error message will be displayed to the user.

System Reset

Initiating a system reset command transmits a system reset message to all appropriate nodes. The nodes transmitted to are limited by the nodes programmed into the system, the user password level, and the nodes selected by the user.

The system reset initiated command is logged into the history manager and current event window, if successfully completed. If this message was not completed, a error message will be displayed to the user.

Signal Silence

Initiating a signal silence command transmits a signal silence message to all appropriate nodes. The nodes transmitted to are limited by the nodes programmed into the system, the user password level, and the nodes selected by the user.

2.5.1.14 Current Operator FieldThe current operator field is a window that shows the name of the current operator of the NCS. Pressing the (...) button to the right will display information about the current operator. Refer to Figure 2.15.

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Figure 2.15 Current Operator User Information Screen

2.6 Menu Options for Programming

2.6.1 Administration MenuThe Administration menu (refer to Figure 2.16) gives the user access to three commands: System Setup, Network Operations, and the Archive History Database.

Figure 2.16 The Administration Menu

2.6.1.1 System SetupWhen clicking on System Setup under the Administration Menu, the user will gain access to the System Administration dialog box. In this dialog box there are six tabs: General NCS, User Account, Printer, Voice, Pager Carrier, and Graphic Configuration, all of which contain NCS programming options.

General NCS Tab

This tab contains all NCS programming options which include Port A and Port B Thresholds, the speaker frequencies for Alarm and Trouble, the Time Sync options, a Data Refresh option, a UPS Supervision option, a single port or dual port supervision indication, a Reset/Signal Silence Option, a History Backup option, a Master Time Keeper option (refer to Figure 2.17).

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Figure 2.17 General NCS Tab

AddressDisplays the NCS’s Noti•Fire•Net node address.

Sound (Hz)Alarm and trouble values must be set between 20 - 20,000 Hz.

Ports supervisionWhen the "Auto" box is checked, the NCM detects whatever port has activity for supervison. When "Dual Port" is checked, supervision of both Port A and Port B is forced. There must be activity on both or a trouble will be reported.

Data RefreshChecking this box selects the data refresh options required for proper operation of the NCS. Refer to "Data Refresh" on page 21.

UPS SupervisionChecking this box enables supervision of any UPS connected to the NCS. A trouble will be generated if a failure is indicated.

Expand Event displaysThis option allows the toggling of the number of events to be displayed in the Events and Acknowledged Events windows. When cleared, only the 12 highest priority events will be displayed. When checked, the 50 highest priority events will be displayed in these windows. In this mode, a scroll bar may overlay the time display in the third column.

NFPA Event ReminderWhen this box is checked, the NCS sends out a trouble condition to all display nodes at 11:00 a.m. every day if there are troubles on the NCS.

Threshold Ports A/BSet each port to High or Low depending on communication threshold desired. Refer to the Noti•Fire•Net manual for more specific information on threshold settings.

Reset/Signal Silence OptionChecking the "All Nodes" box allows use of the Reset and Signal Silence command buttons on the NCS screen for all nodes. Checking the "Off-Normal Nodes" box will allow use of the Reset and Signal Silence buttons on the NCS screen for off-normal nodes only. (Refer to Figure 2.3 and

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Figure 2.14).

History BackupChecking this box enables automatic history backup. Checking the "Number of Events:" box will allow the user to limit the number of events to be placed in backup. The number entered must be between 10000 and 100000. Checking "Day of the Month: (1-28)" allows the user to enter a value of 1 to 28 as the day the history backup will be performed.

Operating Mode:Defaults to "Proprietary Protected Premises Fire Command Center".

"CNTC", an option for China only, is the other mode option. In this mode, acknowledgement of an alarm at the fire panel will not acknowledge it at the NCS, so the alarm must be acknowledged at the NCS as well.

Master Time KeeperThe node address of the current Network Master Time Keeper is displayed. It may be set to be the NCS by pressing the "Set NCS as current Time Keeper" (see Figure 2.18). The NCS computer time may be set by pressing "Set Time" (see Figure 2.19).

Figure 2.18 Setting the NCS as the Current Time Keeper

Figure 2.19 Setting System Time

User Account Tab

In the System Administration dialog box, the User Account Tab displays a Current Users list (refer to Figure 2.20) where all user accounts currently setup on the NCS are displayed.

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Figure 2.20 The User Account Tab

This dialog box also lets the programmer add, edit and delete users from the NCS. To set up a new user on the NCS, press the Add User button. The new user dialog box appears, prompting for a new user name (refer to Figure 2.21). Enter a user name up to 19 characters long. The Password must be from four to 15 characters. Note that the starred fields are required.

Click on the Apply button to enable the user account.

Figure 2.21 Editing User Information (General)

To add or delete commands from a user account, press the Edit User button. The account edit dialog boxes appear with a listing of all commands and all nodes available on the NCS (refer to Figure 2.22 and Figure 2.23). Clicking on a check box beside a command selects or deselects it from the user account being edited (Figure 2.22).

All nodes available on the system are displayed in the Programmed Nodes window (Figure 2.23). Those programmed nodes that have been assigned to this user appear in the Assigned Nodes window. Clicking on a node selects or deselects it. Press OK to accept the changes.

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Click here to bring up a directories screen from which the programmer can choose the desired picture.

Note:The picture file must be a bitmap of the following size: 147w x 177h (pixels)

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Note: Alternately, double-clicking on a node in the Programmed Nodes window will add that node to this user’s assignments. Double-clicking on a node in the Assigned Nodes window will remove the node from this user’s assignment.

Initially only the Administration Account user can edit accounts; however, any user given access to the Account Setup command will also have the ability to edit accounts.Note: All nodes assigned to a given user will have the same set of commands available to them.

To delete a user account from the NCS, highlight the account and press on the delete button from the account list dialog box.

Figure 2.22 Editing User Information (Permission)

Figure 2.23 Editing User Information (Nodes)

Pager Tab

The Pager tab is for future use.

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Printer Tab

In the System Administration dialog box, under the Printer tab the user can setup the communications port settings if the printer is connected to a COM port, refer to Figure 2.24. The NCS supports two types of printer:

• An Event (line) printer that can be attached to the COM or LPT port for printing of all events received by the NCS.

• A Graphics Printer that can be attached to the LPT Port for printing graphics. If attached, it must be set as the default printer.

Note: If an event (line) and graphic printer are to be used by the NCS, the event printer must be connected to a COM port.

Figure 2.24 The Printer Tab

Event Printer Setup - The event printer is usually connected to the serial port, but can be connected to the parallel port. The event printer is used to print all events as they are received by the NCS. The printer will be activated as soon as the event is received. If the printer is connected to a serial port, certain options must be selected. These include the communications port the printer is connected to, the BAUD rate, the parity, the number of data bits, and the number of stop bits. These settings must match the settings in the printer itself. If the event printer is connected to the parallel port, these options are not applicable.

The Printer itself must be set with the same options selected here. In addition, the compressed mode of operation (17 cpi) must be selected. This is required so that an event can be printed on a single line. If not selected, an event will wrap to the next line.

Graphics Printer Setup - the graphics printer is a laser printer connected to the LPT port. The setup for this printer must be done in Windows. Any Windows NT 4.0 Workstation compatible printer that will work connected to the parallel port can be used. This printer is to be used to print screens, any history file, and any reports generated by the NCS.

Voice Tab

There are two types of voice messages in the NCS. Those that are linked to an event or command, and those which are linked to a device. Files which are linked to events or commands must be in the "Waves" directory. Files which will be linked to a device must be in the "Sounds" file directory. Refer to Figure 2.25.

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Events and Command files will be activated automatically when the event happens. Separate event files can be set up for:

• Alarm and Other Activation events.

• Supervisory and Security events.

• Trouble events.

• System Reset, Signal Silence and Acknowledge commands.

• Alter Status Commands (which include enabling or disabling a device and turning a module on and off).

• All Systems Normal (a message that can be invoked when the system returns to an all systems normal state).

If a higher priority event interrupts a lower priority event, the current voice message will be halted, and the new voice message will be started.

Figure 2.25 Voice Tab

Graphic Configuration Tab

Under this tab the user can invoke the main screen on all systems normal, auto display guidance text, auto display device document, play wave files, display device labels, and also print device and guidance text and the graphic itself. Click in a box in order to put a check in the category you would like to display or print. Refer to Figure 2.26 .

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Pager Carrier Tab

The Pager Carrier tab is for future use.

2.6.1.2 Network OperationsThe Network Operations command located under the Administration menu opens a Network Systems Window that allows the user to set up the nodes that the NCS will monitor, check the current state of all nodes programmed in, and access the read status and alter status menus for a particular node.

The Network Systems Window displays the node number, node type, label, on-line status and signal silence status in a spread-sheet like view, refer to Figure 2.27. The node type is AM2020/ AFP1010, AFP-200, AFP-300/400, NCA etc. The label is a 30 character custom label local to the NCS that can be entered by the user. The on-line status is either on-line or off-line. The signal silence status is N/A, Normal, Partial, or Full Silence.

Figure 2.27 The Network Operations Menu Option

Network System Setup

The Network System window allows the user to add, delete and edit nodes. The LOCAL NCS cannot be deleted from the network system window. Upon initial powerup of the software, or if the software powers up in demo mode, the local NCS will be programmed in as node 0. The operator must change this node number to initiate network communications. However, if the system is in demo mode, the address cannot be changed. Nodes can be added or deleted from this list. Editing a node will allow the user to enter the 30 character custom label, refer to Figure 2.28.

Figure 2.28 Editing a Node Dialog Box

There is a second window available to the user which indicates the nodes that are present on the network, but not programmed into the NCS. The information displayed includes the node number and node type. Double-click on any nodes in the dialog box to program it into the NCS. The NCS will only display events, act on, and communicate, with nodes that are programmed into the NCS.

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communications has been established. This option will automatically add the node number, type and status in this list.

Node Access

Double-clicking on a particular node in the network system window displays the initial read status menu, if read status is supported by that node. If it is not, an error message will be displayed, refer to Figure 2.29.

Figure 2.29 Node Access Error Message

From the initial read status menu, the user can now select further read status, alter status and programming operations. Double-click on the local NCS for a display of the local setting for the NCS.

In addition, right clicking on a node in the network system window opens the Read Database Menu, from which the user can choose to view loop, zone, or device information. This information is displayed in a spread sheet type format, and is read-only. The information is obtained from the database which is stored on the NCS. Refer to Figure 2.30.

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY UPDATED DURING UPLOAD AND READ STATUS COMMANDS, AND THEREFORE MIGHT NOT BE UP-TO-DATE.

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Archive History DatabaseThe Archive History Database menu option allows the user to archive the current history database, and open a new one, refer to Figure 2.31.

Figure 2.31 The Active History Database

2.6.2 Graphic MenuThe Graphic Menu option is used to bring your graphics created in the GSP into the NCS, or invoke the Graphics Setup Program.

Figure 2.32 The Graphic Menu

2.6.2.1 Graphic Setup The graphics in the NCS are programmed using the Graphic Setup Program (GSP). This program can be run from the NCS or executed as a stand-alone program. It is used to set up all floor plans, device icons, links, etc. in the program. All graphics information is stored in graphics.mdb. Refer to the Graphic Setup Program in the Operations section in this manual on how to use the program. Refer to “The Graphic Setup Program” on page 64 for an in-depth explanation of the GSP.

2.6.3 Utilities MenuThe Utilities Menu allows the user to edit speech files, compact databases, and view network communication statistics and software versions. The Edit Speech File opens up the Voice tab which also can be opened through the System Administration menu. The Compact Database compacts and saves a database for transferring information onto a floppy disk.

Figure 2.33 The Utilities Menu

Network Statistics, NUP Port Statistics, and Software Version Numbers are available only to the administrative user.

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*Network Statistics allows the user to troubleshoot network statistics as well as view them. (Refer to Figure 2.34. ) The user can choose to view local or remote devices or reset all nodes.

*The Network Statistics selection is only useful when consulting with a Technical Services representative

Figure 2.34 Network Statistics

Information for the various NUP ports on the network nodes is listed in the NUP Port Statistics window, and can be used by Notifier Technical Services Support to troubleshoot network problems. Contact Notifier Technical Services Support to use the information to diagnose problems that may occur within your network, such as overly-long upload/download times.

Figure 2.35 NUP Port Statistics

The Software Version Numbers screen lists the software versions for components on the network nodes

Figure 2.36 Software Version Numbers

2.6.4 The Help MenuThe Help menu allows the user to access a help file without exiting an application.

Figure 2.37 The Help Menu

The About command displays a splash screen which shows the copyright and part number of the software (refer to Figure 2.38).

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Figure 2.38 The System Interface Window

Select the System Info button to access information (memory, version, processor, etc.) about the system you are on.

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Section 3 Operation

3.1 Normal OperationDuring normal operation, when no fire alarms or troubles exist, the NCS window will appear as shown below with a “System Normal” message in top right-side of the window.

Figure 3.1 NCS Window, System Normal

The user can perform functions associated with the following buttons without having to enter a password, these functions can be performed under the Action Menu or directly from the Interface Window.

ACKNOWLEDGE - The Acknowledge button acknowledges events currently in the system. Alarms are acknowledged individually, and Supervisory, Security and Trouble events are acknowledged as a group (block acknowledge). Receiving unit mode is not supported on the NCS and all nodes on the network should be configured for block acknowledge.

SIGNAL SILENCE - The Signal Silence button silences all control modules in the system that are programmed as silenceable. The System Interface Window will reflect that a signal silence is requested.

RESET - The Reset button resets all fire panels for the particular system in which it was requested.

3.2 TroublesWhen a trouble is received from a fire alarm panel it is reported to the NCS. The NCS will report the trouble in three ways; the trouble icon in the banner will flash, the trouble will be reported in the Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counters window. Refer to Figure 3.2. For the highest priority event, the representative icon’s banner in the Graphics Display Window will flash.

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Figure 3.2 Troubles Reported to the NCS

Select Acknowledge to acknowledge that a trouble has been reported. The trouble will then be shown in the Acknowledged Events window, see Figure 3.3. Select Signal Silence to silence NAC’s, and select Reset to reset the control panel.

Figure 3.3 Acknowledging Troubles on the NCS

3.3 AlarmsWhen an alarm is received from a fire alarm panel it is reported to the NCS. The NCS will report the alarm in three ways; the alarm icon in the banner will flash, the alarm will be reported in the Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counters window. Refer to Figure 3.4.

Trouble reported in the Events Counter Box under New and Total categories.

Trouble icon flashing in the Banner area.

Trouble reported in the Events window.

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Figure 3.4 Alarms Reported to the NCS

Select Acknowledge to acknowledge that an alarm has been reported. The alarm will then be shown in the Acknowledged Events window, see Figure 3.5. Select Signal Silence to silence NAC’s, and select Reset to reset the control panel.

Figure 3.5 Acknowledging Alarms on the NCS

Alarm reported in the Events Counter Box under New and Total categories.

Alarm icon flashing in the Banner area.

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3.4 Supervisory, Security, and Other ActivationWhen a supervisory, security, or other activation signal is received from the control panel it is reported to the NCS. The NCS will report the supervisory, security, and other activation in three ways; the appropriate icon in the banner will flash, the supervisory, security, or other activation will be reported in the Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counters window.

Select Acknowledge to acknowledge that a supervisory, security, or Other Activation has been reported: it will then be shown in the Acknowledged Events window under its appropriate category. Select Signal Silence to silence NAC’s, and select Reset in order to reset the control panel.

3.5 Menu Options for Operating the NCS

3.5.1 File Menu The File Menu (refer to Figure 3.6) allows the user to exit the NCS application.

Figure 3.6 The File Menu

3.5.1.1 ExitThe Exit command from the file menu exits the NCS program and places the user in the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation environment. The user is prompted for a password. After entering the correct password a warning display indicates the user is exiting the NCS application (refer to Figure 3.7). The user should either press Ok to exit the NCS application or press Cancel to abort.

Caution: Exiting the NCS application disconnects the NCS from Noti•Fire•Net which leaves the building unprotected and the NCS not performing Life Safety functions.

Figure 3.7 The Exit Dialog Box

3.5.2 Operator MenuThe Operator Menu allows the user to Login, Logout, and Change Password of the NCS, refer to Figure 3.8.

Figure 3.8 The Operator Menu

3.5.2.1 LoginThe Login command allows the user to gain access to the NCS by selecting his or her name in the dialog box. Both a user name and a password are required to log on (refer to Figure 3.9). When the NCS is first powered up, the initial user name is Admin. After initial login, the Administration Account password must be changed to something other than Admin to ensure system security. The administration account user should then set up accounts with temporary passwords for all operators that will be accessing the NCS. Passwords can be from four to 15 characters.

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Asterisks are displayed in place of characters when entering a password. After selecting the user name and entering the password, press Ok to accept the login information. If an error is made while entering the password during login, a quick warning beep sounds, and the password dialog box remains on the screen with the user name highlighted.

Figure 3.9 Login Dialog Box

If the user is already logged into the NCS and clicks the Login command, a warning box will appear stating that the current user will be logged out, refer to Figure 3.10.

Figure 3.10 Login Warning Box

3.5.2.2 LogoutThe Logout command is used to exit the NCS. Once logout has been selected, a dialog box appears asking the user for the password. (refer to Figure 3.11). After entering the password, select Ok to continue logging out. System commands will not be accessible again until a user logs onto the NCS.

Figure 3.11 Logout Dialog Box

3.5.2.3 Change PasswordThe Change Password command allows a user to change their current password. A password can only be changed by the user who owns the password. Not even the Administration Account user (the top user account with permanent access to all NCS commands) can change another user's password.

When the Change Password command is selected, the change password dialog box (refer to Figure 3.12) prompts the user for old and new passwords. Asterisks will appear in place of the entered characters for both the old and new passwords. Type the old password. Type the new password and then retype it in the confirm password box to verify the first entry. Press OK to accept the new password information.

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Note: The password must be between four and 15 characters inclusive.

Figure 3.12 Change Password Dialog Box

3.5.3 The Action MenuFrom this menu, the user can acknowledge events, reset the system, perform a signal silence, hide offline events, show offline events and perform a data refresh, refer to Figure 3.13.

Figure 3.13 The Action Menu

• Acknowledge - Allows the function of acknowledge to be performed across the allowable network nodes.

• Reset - Allows the function of system reset to be performed across the allowable network nodes. The user can reset all nodes at one time, all off-normal nodes at one time, or select individual nodes of choice.

• Signal Silence - Allows the function of signal silence to be performed across the allowable network nodes. The user can signal silence all nodes at one time, all off-normal nodes at one time, or select individual nodes of choice.

• Hide Offline Events - Hides all offline events. For example, if a node is disconnected from a network with active events, then this selection will mask them from the graphic workstation.

• Show Offline Events - Displays all offline events. For example, if a node is disconnected from a network with active events, this option will unmask offline nodes that have active events.

• Upload/Download - Invokes the Upload/Download window.

• Paging Operation - This menu option is for future use.

Data Refresh - Is manually initiated from the NCS to update the off-normal points in the NCS. This is also automatically done when the NCS is powered up. The NCS has the capability to initiate a data refresh to five nodes simultaneously to update point information as fast as possible.

These menu options can also be accessed from the NCS Interface Window, Refer to “NCS Graphical User Interface” on page 22 where they are explained in greater detail.

3.5.4 The View MenuFrom the View Menu, the user can see the number of events that have occurred from the Event Counter Window, see a detailed list of all events, fire and non-fire, from the Detailed Events

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Window, view the last 1,000 events that have happened in the system from the Current Events Window, disable devices (once the device is disabled, the user can enable it again by double-clicking on the device, from the window itself), and view disabled device, from the Disable Devices Window, and view the History Manager (refer to Figure 3.14).

Figure 3.14 The View Window Menu

3.5.4.1 Event CountersThe Event Counter window contains the new and total events on the network. The information displayed in the window consists of fire alarms, other activations, security alarms, supervisory alarms and troubles. The new and total field areas are capable of displaying a five digit number. Refer to Figure 3.15.

Figure 3.15 Event Counters Dialog Box

Event counters are not permanently displayed on the Graphics Screen but invoked when prompted by the user.

3.5.4.2 The Detailed Events WindowThe Detailed Events Window is an advanced Signal Display interface to networked panels. The Detailed Events Command is displayed from the View Menu in the Start-up Window. The Detailed Events Window contains all off-normal events, both unacknowledged and acknowledged, that are currently present in the system, refer to Figure 3.16. It is made up of two parts, “Details of Events” and "Details of Background Activations". Two buttons are provided to toggle between these two parts of the window. The “Details of Events” window contains all events that are normally displayed by the fire panel in its display, which includes all alarm and trouble conditions. "Details of Background Activations" consist of all events that are only reported to the history buffer and printer of the fire-panel, such as speaker circuits, and non-reporting control modules, as well as zone activation.

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Double-clicking on a row will bring up a screen of the floor plan involved, if there is one.

Figure 3.16 The Detailed Events Dialog Box (Fire Events Shown)

A scroll bar will be provided if more events are present in the system that can be displayed at one time. The events are sorted by event type (fire alarm, security alarm, supervisory alarm, trouble, pre-alarm, acknowledged alarm, acknowledged security alarm, acknowledged supervisory alarm, acknowledged trouble, and acknowledged pre-alarm) and time. This dialog box will be displayed in the same position as when previously closed. If left open, it will be refreshed every 6 seconds, and only if new events of equal or lower priority were received by the NCS. If higher priority events were received, this window would be updated immediately.

All information received from the node that the event happened on will be displayed in this box. This includes the event type, the device type, the device label, the first zone referenced in the CBE equation (for panels that provide this information), the first zone label (for panels that provide this information), the trouble type (for trouble conditions), the time and date (assigned by the NCS), and a panel specific type index. This box will be updated during receipt of normal events, as well as during a data refresh operation. In the latter case most of the information will not be available, and only the information that is available will be displayed. The NCS provides the ability to print all events in the Detailed Event box by clicking the printer icon on the right side of the events banner.

3.5.4.3 Current Event WindowThe current event window contains all network and local events, as well as system messages received by the NCS. A maximum of 1000 events can be displayed in the system message box (refer to Figure 3.17), with the newest event displayed on the bottom of the window. If more than 1000 events are reached, the oldest event will be deleted. The events displayed in this window are sorted by time and date, with the date column being displayed first. Events in this window will be color coded, using the same color scheme as in the Unacknowledged Event Box.

Figure 3.17 Current Events Dialog Box

If this window is not closed, it will remain on top. This window will also always be displayed in the same position as when previously closed.

3.5.4.4 Disabled Device WindowThe disabled device window contains all disabled devices in the system. A disabled device can be directly selected (double-clicked) from the list of events, and re-enabled. A confirmation dialog

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box will be displayed, confirming the enable command. If the point enabled is a AM2020 or AFP1010 zone, right clicking on the point will bring up another menu. This menu will give the user an option of using the Zone Enable or Group Zone Enable command for the zone. All zones will be colored to make them stand out within the window.

Figure 3.18 Disabled Devices Dialog Box

The Disabled Device window will only be refreshed when the device is disabled or enabled, but at a rate no greater than 6 seconds. This window will also be displayed in the same position as when previously closed. The NCS provides the ability to print all events in the disabled device window.

3.5.4.5 History ManagerThe user may select the History Manager Window from under the View Menu. The History Manager is a program that records all operator actions and all events (alarms and troubles) that have occurred in the system. Refer to Section 4 on page 55 for a detailed description of the History Manager.

3.5.5 Screen NavigationUnder this menu option the user can view different graphic building representations which have been setup by the Graphic Setup Program. Select Next or Previous Screen to view the floor representations, see Figure 3.19. The user may perform this same function by pressing the < and > arrows above the graphic (see Figure 3.20 below).

Figure 3.19 The Screen Navigation Menu

Figure 3.20 The Screen Navigation Buttons

Select Find Screen to bring up a particular screen. The pull-down menu illustrated in Figure 3.21 will display screens available for viewing.

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Figure 3.21 The Find Screen

3.5.6 Trouble with NCS EquipmentTrouble events originating at the NCS are transmitted to other reporting nodes (i.e., NCS or an NCA) on the network. All local troubles are reported with the exception of node off-line conditions which depend on the local settings of the NCS or NCA and are reported individually by all reporting nodes.

Below is a list of trouble messages which are exclusive to the NOTI•FIRE•NET™ network environment, and generated by the NCS.

Node XXX Communications FailureThe node is programmed into the system but does not exist physically on the network, or the node is physically attached to the network but is not programmed into the Command Center.

Network Fail Port AData is not being received on network Port A. This trouble is only reported if the node is configured for dual port supervision.

Network Fail Port BData is not being received on network Port B. This trouble is only reported if the node is configured for dual port supervision.

NCS UPS FailureThis trouble is generated when an attached Uninterruptable Power Supply is no longer functioning.

NCS Fan FailureThis trouble is generated when the cooling fan in the PC stops functioning.

NUP Communication LossThis trouble is generated when the NCS loses communication with the NCS-NCW/F card.

NCS Piezo Battery FailureThis trouble is generated when the battery back-up for the piezo on the NCS-NCW/F card fails.

Pull-down menu. Click on tab to display screens available for viewing.

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3.6 Read Status/ProgramThe Read Status feature of the NCS allows the operator to display the status of nodes or devices communicating on and programmed into the NOTI•FIRE•NET™. AM2020/AFP1010, AFP-400, and NFS-640 fire panels are supported for read status operations in this software release. Figure 3.22 through Figure 3.28 illustrate with AM2020 and AFP1010 Read Status screens. Read Status screens for other panels are similar in appearance.

Detectors

To perform Read Status on a detector in the system, select the node the detector is connected to from the Select System dialog box. Select OK. A node dialog box appears. Select the Detector tab. Enter the address of the detector that is desired to perform Read Status. Select Program. The Detector dialog box appears. This dialog box displays the current programming for the detector, the verification counter, percentage of alarm, and whether the detector is in alarm, trouble, or disabled (refer to Figure 3.22).

Figure 3.22 Detector Read Status

Control and Monitor Modules

To perform Read Status on a module in the system, select the node the module is connected to from the Select System dialog box. Select OK. A node dialog box will appear. Select the Module tab. Enter the address of the module desired to perform Read Status. Select Program. The Module dialog box will appear. This dialog box displays the current programming for the module and whether the module is in alarm, trouble, or disabled (refer to Figure 3.23).

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Figure 3.23 Monitor Module Read Status

Zones

To perform Read Status on an AM2020/AFP1010 zone in the system, select the node the zone is connected to from the Select System dialog box. Select OK. A node dialog box appears. Select the Zone tab. Enter the zone number desired to perform Read Status. Select Program. The Zone dialog box will appear. This dialog box displays the current programming for the zone and whether the zone is in alarm, trouble, or is disabled (refer to Figure 3.24).

Figure 3.24 Zone Read Status

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Annunciator Points

To perform Read Status on an annunciator point, select the Annunciator tab from the Node dialog box. Enter the address of the point desired to perform Read Status. Select Program. The Annunciator Point dialog box displays. This dialog box shows the type of annunciator point and whether it is in Alarm, Trouble, or Off (refer to Figure 3.25).

Figure 3.25 Annunciator Point Read Status

System Data I

To perform Read Status on system parameters, select the System Data I, II or III tab from the Node Dialog Box (Refer to Figure 3.26 through Figure 3.28).

Figure 3.26 System Data I Point Read Status

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Figure 3.27 System Data II Point Read Status

System Data III

Figure 3.28 System Data III Point Read Status

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Section 4 The History ManagerThe History Manager program is designed to directly integrate with the NCS, or operate as a stand-alone program that can be used to view the history file at any given time. On PCs that have the NCS installed, the History Manager can only be invoked through the NCS.

4.1 NCS Integrated OperationWhen the History Manager is invoked, the History database is opened and all events are shown, refer to Figure 4.1. While the History Manager is running, and a new, higher priority event is received as the current one, the History Manager automatically shuts down to display the new event. If equal or lower priority events are received, the History Manager will not shut down.

Figure 4.1 Current History Database

To maximize operations while the History Manager is running, new events of equal or lower priority, will not automatically be shown. Instead, a “Refresh Grid” button will indicate if new events have been received. If this button is grayed out, the History Manager is showing all events that have been received. If this button is not grayed out, then new events have been received by the NCS, but are not currently being displayed by the History Manager. Once this button is pressed, the History Manager will query the database to show the new events received, and vector to the top of the page and display them, refer to Figure 4.2

Figure 4.2 Refresh Grid Button

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Stored History Files

The History Manager, by default, displays the currently active history database. This is indicated by the program in the title bar. The user can open older history databases under the File menu, Open Archived History File command, refer to Figure 4.3. This operation will close the current database and open the selected one. The History Manager will indicate that the current history file is no longer displayed by showing the path and file name of the current history database in the title bar. See Figure 4.4 for an example of an archived history database.

Figure 4.3 Opening an Archived History File

Figure 4.4 Example of an Archived History Database

The current history database can be re-opened by selecting the Current History File command under the File menu. If the history manager is shut down and later re-opened, and an old history database was previously selected, the dialog box will be shown indicating this. The dialog box will then ask if the user wants to open the current history database, or continue with the one selected.

Operator List

The History Manager provides an Operator List via a control tab on the main screen. This tab, when invoked, will display all operators who have logged on to the system and the last login time and date. This list is part of the history database, and therefore will be cleared whenever a new history database is opened. Refer to Figure 4.5.

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Figure 4.5 Example of an Operator List Dialog Box

Number of Events

The number of entries in the history database is shown at all times. If a custom filter view is selected, the number of entries will be equal to the number of events shown, refer to Figure 4.6.

Figure 4.6 Number of Events Shown on the History Database

Stand Alone Operation

In stand alone operation, the History Manager works similar to the NCS Integrated operation. When the History Manager is powered up, a blank history file is initially displayed. The user has to manually open any history file.

Custom Filters

The history manager will allow the operator to view the events using the following search criteria:

• All events

• All events while a specific operator was logged in*.

• All events by node number, loop number or device number*. They can be independently set.

• Events with a particular device status (fire alarm, security alarm, supervisory alarm, point or system trouble, module activation, disabled device, operator login in/out, system programming and other events)*.

• Events which happened between in a given time frame*.

• Events received by device types, including detectors, modules, zones, bell circuits, panel circuits and other devices.

Note: The events marked * may be combined with any other search criteria.

Searching and displaying events in the history manager won’t adversely affect the NCS operation. Any operation of this type is conducted as a low priority event. Refer to Figure 4.7 for an example of search dialog box and Figure 4.8 for a search showing only Administration logins.

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Figure 4.7 Example of a Search Dialog Box

Figure 4.8 Example of a Search of Administration Logins Only

If the user selects a custom filter view, the History Manager will indicate this by highlighting the “Custom Filter” button. Refer to Figure 4.8. If the user doesn’t have any custom filters applied, the “All Events” view will be displayed, and the "All Events" button will be highlighted. Pushing either button will bring up the associated screen.

Visible columns

This command displays a window with all column types that can be shown in the History Manager. A column can be selected or deselected, thereby hiding it from view. Each column can be resized enabling the user to decide which columns they want to be shown, and the size of each column, refer to Figure 4.9. These options are stored in the registry and invoked every time the History Manager is powered up.

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Figure 4.9 Select Visible Columns Dialog Box

Printing

The current history database, or any stored database, can be printed to the NCS Graphics printer connected to the NCS. The Print command located under the File menu invokes the common printer dialog box, (refer to Figure 4.10) enabling the selection of a printer. The printout consists of the information shown in the history manager. Columns that are not visible, will not print out. If a custom filter has been selected, only the events that are a part of the filter will be printed.

Figure 4.10 Print Dialog Box

4.1.1 History BackupThe history buffer may contain an unlimited number of entries. However, once the number reaches 100,000 events, a dialog box will be displayed. The dialog box will instruct the user to open a new database and archive the current database.

The operator has the ability to archive the current database for backup, and thereby create a new, blank history buffer. This is done directly through the NCS, by using the Archive History command under the Administration menu. This command opens a dialog box to save the current history database, with a .his extension (see Figure 4.11)

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Figure 4.11 Archive History Dialog Box

Automatic History Backup

The NCS can be automatically setup to back up a history file when the NCS reaches a user selectable number of entries, with ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 events. In addition, the history database can be backed up any day of the month, ranging from 1 to 28. (To alleviate the problem of how many days are in a month, the allowable range of specified days is 1 - 28.)

The current history file will be saved to a file name made up of the current date with an “a” prefix, denoting an automatic backup. If more the one backup has occurred in any given day, a “01” will be added to the file. For example, “a061201-1-.his” indicates the first file backed up automatically on June 12th, 2001. An “a061201-2.his” file indicates that a second file was backed up that day.

The path and filename of the old history file will be saved in the new history file. All history files are backed up in the \{install}\HistoryArchives directory.

4.1.1.1 Upload/Download (UPDL)The upload / download window is used to upload or download the database from a node, and to perform application downloads for those nodes supporting this function. Options are available to initiate uploads and downloads, schedule uploads, and abort any current actions. Information about the node number, status indication and progress indication will be displayed by the upload / download. Select UPDL under the Action option in the NCS Window menu bar and the Main Window will appear showing nodes and their completion percentage. (Refer to Figure 4.12.)

Figure 4.12 Upload/Download Main Window

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All upload / download messages that affect the operation are stored in the history window and current event window. This includes initiating the upload / download process, aborting the process, or any errors that will prohibit the process from completing successfully. A message will also be stored in these windows if the upload / download has successfully completed.

Upload - Before an upload is initiated, the NCS will query the user for a database file in which to store the received information. All uploaded information, including the database version, is saved to the UPDL database. The NCS will also update the run-time database with the new information. Refer to Figure 4.13 for a screen example illustrating choices made for uploading databases from nodes.

Figure 4.13 Uploading Nodes

Note that there are edits that do not allow a database file from an AM2020/AFP1010 to be uploaded into a database file that has NFS-640/NCA database file information in it, and vice-versa.

If the database specified is an older version, an error dialog box will be displayed, indicating the problem. The upload is not allowed to proceed at this time. The Verifire Tools utility has the ability to convert an older database format to the current database format.

Download - The NCS will query the user for a database to download. It will open the database specified, and check the version. If the database version is old, the NCS will display an error dialog box indicating the problem. The user is not given the option to continue the download. Refer to Figure 4.14 for an example of a download screen.

Note: The Verifire Tools utility has the ability to convert an older database format to the current database format.

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Figure 4.14 Downloading Nodes

Note that there are edits that do not allow a database file from an AM2020/AFP1010 to be downloaded into a database file that has NFS-640/NCA database file information in it, and vice-versa.

Application - When the Application operation is selected on the Upload/Download screen, the following screen appears. Applications can be downloaded using this screen to those network nodes that support downloading.

Caution: The programmer must be certain to download the correct version of the application. Otherwise, an older version of the application may overlay a newer version.

Figure 4.15 Application Download

Scheduled Uploads - The NCS has the ability to schedule uploads on a monthly or “one shot” basis. The one shot will provide the ability to schedule a set of panels to upload only once. Options will be made available for the starting time and which nodes to upload. If a monthly upload is selected, the day and time must be specified. If a one shot upload is specified, the exact date and time must be specified. All scheduling options, including dates, times, and nodes selected, will be NCS database.

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The Application download will be performed on highlighted node(s) in this box. Only nodes that support downloading (NCM, NCA, NCS, NFS-640) will appear in this box.

Select the [...] button to choose an application file for downloading. A window will pop up allowing the file name entry.

Check this box to select all network nodes of the same type selected in the "Download to Nodes" window (in this example, all NFS-640 panels).

Click Start to initiate the download.

Click here to pull down the Application Code Type menu. It contains panel, NCM and NCA choices.

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Figure 4.16 Scheduled Uploads Screen

• Only Once Upload - This option will allow the user to upload a set of panels on a “one-shot” basis. A date and time for the upload are entered and the NCS initiates the upload at that time.

• Monthly - The NCS has the ability to schedule uploads on a monthly basis. The user can select the day of the month and time to upload. The NCS can then upload the specified set of nodes every month at the specified time. To alleviate the problem of how many days are in a month, the plug-in only allows a range of 1 - 28 for the day specified.

• Multiple Panel Upload - The NCS has the capability of uploading or downloading up to five nodes at a time.

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Select the [...] button to choose an application file for downloading. A window will pop up allowing the file name entry.

The Schedule Upload will be performed on highlighted nodes in this box. Check the All Nodes box to select all nodes for scheduled uploading.

Selections in this area have scheduled a monthly upload for the seventh of each month at 11:00 p.m.

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Section 5 The Graphic Setup ProgramThe Graphic Setup Program allows the creation of floorplans and devices as well as associating information about each device.

5.0.1 NCS Integrated Operation If the GSP is called up from the NCS, all operations are identical. However, when the GSP is exited, graphics.mdb is not automatically updated. Instead, the database can be updated in the NCS using the Update Graphic Database command under the Graphics menu. If the NCS is not running at the time the database is updated, the database can be updated once the NCS is powered up, and the update command is executed.

In both the Standalone and NCS integrated operations, on power-up the existence of the backup database will be checked. If it exists, then a dialog box will be displayed indicating that it was found. The user then has the option to use this database, or the graphics database. If the graphics database is chosen, recent edits might be lost.

5.1 Program LayoutThe Graphic Setup Program (GSP) consists of several different windows. The main graphics area and key-map area have the same size and location as in the NCS. This allows the user to place screen floorplans and devices, and see them exactly as they would appear in the NCS. Refer to Figure 5.1.

Figure 5.1 Graphic Setup Program Interface Window

In addition, the top area has room for displaying the current screen information and command buttons. The area to the right of the main graphics screen contains the Tree View Window which is similar to a Windows Explorer type structure, refer to Figure 5.2. The Tree View Window offers three different views of the system:

Graphics Area

Key-Map Area

Information Window

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Tree View Window(Screen Device View)

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5.1.1 Screen Tree View (Floor Plan)This view shows how the different screens are linked through groups. A path from the left to the right identifies screens containing lower groups, down to the floor plan containing only devices. This view can also be used to navigate through the screens. Double-click on a floor plan name to display the appropriate floor plan. Refer to Figure 5.2.

Figure 5.2 Floor Plan Screen Tree View Example

5.1.2 Group Tree View This view shows which devices are linked to a group. The groups and devices associated with the group are shown. Double-clicking on an item in this view will bring up the appropriate dialog box to change any settings. Refer to Figure 5.3.

Figure 5.3 Group Tree View Example

5.1.3 Screen Device View This view shows all screens in the system, and the devices associated with a screen, which includes information labels and navigational buttons. Double-clicking on a floor plan displays the screen, double-clicking on a device displays the edit dialog box for the device. Refer to Figure 5.4.

Figure 5.4 Floor Plan Device View Example

5.1.4 Information WindowsThe Information Window contains the information about the current screen that is edited. This includes the screen Description, keymap file name, guidance text file name, and floor plan file name. Refer to Figure 5.5.

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Figure 5.5 The Information Window

Double-clicking on any of these fields displays a file dialog box. This allows the user to change the keymap or floor plan, select a new guidance text file, or change the name of the screen that is currently edited, refer to Figure 5.6 for an example. If a floor plan is changed, a “Save Screen” option appears, refer to Figure 5.7, allowing the user to save all current changes. This option only appears if changes have been made to the current screen. In addition, double clicking on the floor screen name in the Tree View Window also saves any current changes that have been made.

Figure 5.6 File Dialog Box

Figure 5.7 Save Screen Option Dialog Box

5.1.5 Tool BarA toolbar is available through the Information Window. This toolbar is not restricted to the Information Window and can float to other areas of the screen. The toolbar contains shortcut buttons for various graphic operations, including: creating groups, detectors, modules, zones, system troubles, information labels and navigation buttons, creating hot keys (hot templates) and editing a floor plan or key map. Refer to Figure 5.8.

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If a template group is defined, then pressing the short cut button will display a dialog box from which a template can be chosen. If a template is not defined, then the first 40 items in the directory will be displayed in a picture box. For example, if the Create Zones Button is pressed, and no templates are defined, the first 40 icons found in the device directory will be displayed in a picture box. However, if templates are defined, a selection of all zone templates will be shown. After a template is chosen, only the icons associated with that template will be displayed. Select a toolbar icon and a library of icons associated with that button will appear. Choose an icon by clicking on it and dragging it to a location on the floor plan screen.

5.2 Graphic Floor PlansFloor plans are bitmaps that are displayed on the main screen of the NCS. The bitmaps measure 780 x 538 pixels and are customized through Paint Shop Pro, a third party program that is packaged with the NCS. All floor plan bitmaps must be stored in the directory \{install}\Floors. All images saved with Paint Shop Pro must be saved in bitmap formats, not as the default .psp extension.

5.2.1 Adding Floor Plans to the NCSA floor plan can be added to the NCS by selecting the Screens menu option, New Screens command from the menu bar. A confirmation dialog box is then displayed. This dialog box allows the user to select an existing floor plan and keymap, or create a new floor plan and key-map. In both cases, a floor plan title must be selected. Refer to Figure 5.9.

Figure 5.9 “New Screen” Dialog Box

If an existing floor plan or keymap is to be added, a dialog box appears allowing the user to select a floor plan, refer to Figure 5.10 for an example. Once the floor plan and keymap are selected, they will be displayed in the Graphic Setup Program.

Figure 5.10 Existing Floor Plan Dialog Box (Example)

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If a new floor plan or keymap is to be added, a blank floor plan and key map will appear with the floor plan title. This floor plan can be altered entirely in PaintShop Pro, or in other graphic programs such as Paint and then pasted into the screen. Double-clicking on a floor plan or keymap will invoke PaintShop Pro where any changes or edits can be made to the drawing. When PaintShop Pro is exited, the file date and time are checked on the hard drive. If the date or time of the file has changed, the bitmap is copied over the existing floorplan and displayed in the Graphic User Interface (GUI).

Each screen contains a floorplan, keymap, screen description and guidance text. Although each floor plan has a corresponding numeric identifier assigned to it, only the screen name is displayed on the NCS main form. The Graphic Setup Program displays the name of the current screen, as well as the floor plan filename, the keymap filename, and the guidance text file name that is associated with the screen.

5.2.2 Selecting Floor PlansThe screen selecting command displays a dialog box which contains all screens with their corresponding floor plan number, and a preview window. It allows the user to select a floor plan for editing purposes. Once a screen floor plan has been selected, click the OK button and the new floor plan with all its associations will be displayed, refer to Figure 5.11.

Figure 5.11 Selecting Floor Plans Dialog Box

5.2.3 Deleting Floor PlansThe Graphic Setup Program allows the operator to delete screens. When this operation is selected, a dialog box containing all screens in the GSP, with the corresponding floor plan number, will be displayed. In addition, this dialog box will contain a preview of the floor plan belonging to the screen that is to be deleted, refer to Figure 5.12.

Figure 5.12 Deleting Floor Plans Dialog Box

A confirmation dialog box will be displayed before the floor plan is actually deleted from the system, refer to Figure 5.13. Deleting a floor plan causes all devices, information labels, navigation buttons, etc. that are on the screen, to also be deleted. The physical bitmap files for keymaps and floorplans are not deleted.

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Figure 5.13 Deleting a Floor Plan Confirmation Dialog Box

5.2.4 Setting Keymap LinksA key map can be linked to a floor plan diagram if desired. In the NCS, when an area in the key map is double-clicked, the screen linked to the key map will appear. This allows easy navigation of the graphics.

Keymap links can be set under the Screens menu, Set Keymap Link command. When this command is activated, a dialog box appears, displaying all screens in the system, refer to Figure 5.14. Once the keymap and screen are linked, the floor plan will be displayed when the corresponding keymap area is selected.

Figure 5.14 Selecting Keymap Links Dialog Box

5.2.5 Screen TitleThe screen title describes the present screen. A 40-character floor plan title can be entered. All screen titles are available for viewing and navigating from the Tree View Window.

5.2.6 Guidance TextGuidance Text can be added to any screen. Guidance text may contain instruction or warnings applicable to the displayed area. The text is entered using the guidance text viewer/editor, refer to Figure 5.15. The guidance text can be printed automatically or by device activation from within the NCS or manually by user selection. To manually print guidance text by user selection, press the button to display, choose auto display, and select auto print.

Figure 5.15 Guidance Text Dialog Box Example

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5.3 Keymap AreaKeymaps are bitmaps which are created and assigned during the new screen process. The bitmaps measure 327 X 167 pixels. Keymaps are displayed above the floor plan on the Main NCS screen. The Keymap acts as an overview for the floor plan it belongs to. Every floor plan must have a keymap assigned to it, although the same Keymap may be assigned to different screens. Keymaps can be customized through Paint Shop Pro. If a keymap link has been created, double-click the keymap while in the NCS to bring up the associated screen.

5.4 Menu Bar Options

5.4.1 File Select Exit Setup to close the Graphic Setup Program and return to the NCS, see Figure 5.16.

Figure 5.16 The File Menu

5.4.2 Screens Under the Screens menu option, the user can create a new graphic screen, select a previous graphic screen, delete a graphic screen or set a keymap link to a graphic screen, see Figure 5.17.

Figure 5.17 The Screens Menu

5.4.3 Devices

Figure 5.18 The Devices Menu

Figure 5.19 Groups

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Figure 5.20 Setting Up Groups

Figure 5.21 Detectors

Figure 5.22 System Troubles

Figure 5.23 Modules

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Figure 5.24 Zones

Figure 5.25 Information Labels

Figure 5.26 Navigation Buttons

5.4.4 ViewThe View menu option allows the user to customize the toolbar to the users preference and view screen statistics. Screen statistics include: device (detectors, modules, zones) count, graphic (labels, navigation buttons) count and a Total count (combination of both).

Figure 5.27 The View Menu

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5.4.5 SetupThe Setup menu allows the user to edit the site logo in Paint Shop Pro. Refer to Section 5.8, “Custom Bitmap”, on page 79

Figure 5.28 The Setup Menu

5.4.6 Help

Figure 5.29 The Help Menu

5.5 Device IconsAfter a floor plan and keymap screen have been created, Device Graphics can be added. Device Graphics include Level 1 Groups, Level 2 Groups, Devices (detectors, modules and zones), Navigation Buttons, and Information Labels. All device bitmaps must be stored in the {install}\device directory, Groups must be stored in the {install}\group directory.

5.5.1 DevicesA symbol can be used to graphically represent a device (detector, module or zone) in the fire alarm system. In addition to a graphical representation of the device, the user can assign device descriptions and link pictures, documents and sound to the device. The NCS does not permit one device to be displayed on multiple screens; a device can only appear on one screen.

A new device can be added to the system by using the Devices Menu command or through the toolbar. When using the toolbar, select the appropriate detector, module or zone you would like to add. After this command is executed, a library of icons will be displayed to select a symbol representing the device, refer to Figure 5.30.

Figure 5.30 Detector Library of Icons

Once a device is selected, a new device dialog box is displayed where the user can enter address information about the device, Figure 5.31. For detectors, modules and zones, options are available to link a sound file, document and/or picture to the symbol. In addition, each of these devices can

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be linked to a group. If grouping is to be used, the groups and group screens should be created before actual devices.

Figure 5.31 New Detector Dialog Box

Devices can also be set to AutoNavigate. In this case the AutoNavigate option must be selected. The following screen allows the user to set up or edit group and graphic display information for a device (in this example, a detector).

Figure 5.32 Setting Device Parameters (Detector Example)

The active icon will blink during an active condition, and steady when acknowledged. Once the point returns to normal, the normal bitmap is displayed. The trouble, disabled device and pre-alarm icons also operate the same way.

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Display:Node number,SLC loop number,Device address

Display:GSP Screen number,Screen name

Customer-defined label associated with device.Device’s group number

Device’s level numberGroup description

Pressing the "Clear" button removes the group displayed in the Group window from its association with this device.

Checking this box enables AutoNavigation for this device.

Double-click in the text window to choose an icon for a device state (normal, active, etc.). A menu will pop up allowing the programmer to browse for icon files. Selecting a file displays the icon in the box to the right of the file name.Right-click on the icon picture to clear the menu.Note: The "Normal" icon may be edited, but never removed.

Sound: Double-click in this box to bring up a directory of sounds that may be selected for this device. Pressing the box to the right (the horn icon) will run the sound file selected.

Picture: Double-click in this box to bring up a directory of user-created bitmap pictures that may be selected for display with this device. Pressing the box to the right (the picture icon) will display the picture selected.

Document: If this box is empty and a new message is desired, press the box to the right (the text icon). An empty box will appear in which the programmer may type a text message for association with this device. Closing the text box will prompt the user for a new file name. Press the text icon to display the message.To edit or select an existing file, double click on the document box. A directory file will appear with a text box at the top for editing.

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5.5.2 DetectorsDetectors have other symbols associated with them; an active icon, a trouble icon, a disabled device icon and a pre-alarm icon. The appropriate icon will be displayed for an event, the device label blinks if an event is unacknowledged, and is steady if the event is acknowledged.

5.5.3 System TroublesIcons can be selected and edited to represent the various types of system troubles that can be generated from a node. These troubles are applicable to NFS-640, NCA, NCS, AFP-200 and AFP-400 only. Node off-line troubles are applicable to all panels.

Generally, AM2020/AFP1010 system troubles can not be mapped in this fashion, with some exceptions. The following AM2020/AFP1010 system troubles can be mapped according to the following table.

5.5.4 ModulesModules show an active, trouble and disabled device symbol. If the module can be disabled from the NCS, the Disable Device option must be chosen. If the module is an output module, and can be activated from the NCS, then the Control On/Off option must be chosen.

5.5.5 ZonesA zone shows an active and disabled device symbol.

5.5.6 Linked FilesSound, document and picture files can be linked with a device. To access these files through the NCS software, the files must be in specific directories on the PC.

• Pictures (scanned photos) must be in the {install}\Pictures directory.

• Text files (instructions etc.) must be in the {install}\docs directory.

• Sound files (verbal instructions or warnings) must be in {install}\Sounds directory.

These files can also be manually activated by the operator.

5.5.7 Information LabelsInformation labels are bitmaps that can be added to a floor plan for additional information. These labels are generally symbols representing biohazard, flammable or other important information, refer to Figure 5.33. Information labels do not receive information regarding alarms and troubles from the system.

AM2020/AFP1010 System Trouble to be mapped Correct GSP set-up Trouble selectionGround (Earth) Fault Detected in Wiring or System Ground Fault

Standby Battery Not Connected or Defective Battery

MPS-24 Monitor Cable Disconnected MPS Cable Missing

AC Power (Main) Loss. Backup Activated AC Fail

Catastrophic CPU Nonvolatile RAM Failure Internal RAM Error

Printer Supervisory Path is Interrupted Printer Supervisory

PRN Printer Off-line, Buffer Full or Out of Paper Printer Paper Out

Network Communications Link Fail Port A Network Fail Port A

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Figure 5.33 Information Labels Dialog Box

To add an information label under the Devices menu option, select the Information Label option to the New Information Label command, or select the information label icon on the toolbar. After this command is executed, a library of icons will be displayed to select a symbol representing the information label. If template groups are defined for that label, then a group must be chosen before a label is selected. Once a label is selected, a new label dialog box will be displayed where the user can enter text information about the information label.

Double-click on a device label icon and drag it to the corresponding area on the graphic floor plan, it will then appear on the screen. Double-click on the information label in the NCS to display the text file associated with the information label. Information labels can be moved around the screen without being deleted and recreated.

5.5.8 Navigational ButtonsNavigational Buttons can be placed anywhere on a graphic screen. These buttons are then linked to other screens in the NCS. Place the cursor over a navigational button to see the label of the floor plan associated with that button.

To create a navigational button link, select the Navigational Button icon on the toolbar or select the Devices Menu option, New Navigation Button. A dialog box will appear that contains a navigation button, refer to Figure 5.34. Double-click on the button and drag it to the appropriate area on the graphic floor plan. After the navigation button is dragged on the screen another dialog box will appear allowing you to set up a link, refer to Figure 5.35.

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Figure 5.35 Setup Links Dialog Box

5.5.9 Delete OperationsTo delete a particular button, device or information label from a screen, place the mouse over the symbol and right-click on the mouse (or use the Devices menu option, delete module, detector, zone, etc.). A dialog box will appear allowing the user to delete a symbol.

5.5.10 Searching for Specific ItemsOnce many screens are entered, finding a particular device without displaying each floor plan is difficult. The NCS has a Find command located under the Devices menu option, under each device category, which allows the user to find a device by entering in its device label or address Refer to Figure 5.36. Once the label or address is entered, the appropriate floor will be invoked. For easier viewing, select the Flash Label checkbox to make the device blink for two seconds. For information labels and navigation buttons, the option to blink the graphic is given (no labels for these).

Figure 5.36 Example of a Find Dialog Box for Detectors

5.5.11 Rules for Setting Up Device GraphicsThe following rules must be followed when setting up device graphics.

• A Level 1 Group must be created before any Level 2 Groups.

• Groups must be created before their associated devices.

• A Floor Plan containing Level 1 Groups can contain any Graphic Device.

• A Level 2 Group should not be placed on a screen where a Level 1 Group resides.

• Any Floor Plan can contain a Navigational Button, which functions as a link to another Floor Plan.

• Any floor Plan can contain Information Labels, which display text when double-clicked.

• If any Groups are created (or exist already when beginning an edit session), the default AutoNavigating setting is set to false.

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5.6 GroupsGroups allow the creation of screen hierarchies for displaying the pathway to an off-normal device, starting at a top level site view. Two levels of grouping, Level 1 and Level 2, are used to associate devices with a single bitmap. A Level 1 group can have either Level 2 groups or actual devices associated to it. A Level 2 group must be associated upwards to a Level 1 group (in the floor plan hierarchy), and will have devices associated below it. The two levels of grouping plus the floor plan where the actual off-normal device is located offer three main view levels for floor plan navigation. These levels coupled with Navigation Buttons offer a variety of setup possibilities for graphics.

The graphics are no longer limited to one top screen, therefore the “Home Screen” is the first screen created. This screen is shown on NCS / GSP Startup. This ability to have many top screens means that Level 1 Groups can exist on different screens, each representing the Top Screen of a different graphic path.

5.6.1 Level 1 GroupsA Level 1 group requires a normal state bitmap and a description. A label is created from the Group description and displayed bottom center of the group bitmap. This label flashes when an off-normal event is received for an associated device. The flashing occurs by alternating the normal group description with the color and text of an off-normal event. Optional active and trouble bitmaps can be assigned to a group for these conditions.

5.6.2 Level 2 GroupsA Level 2 group requires an associated Level 1 group name, normal state bitmap, and a description. An optional active and trouble bitmap can be assigned and displayed when any off-normal conditions occur for the group. The Level 1 groups are selected from an available list box. If no Level 1 groups exist, an error message is displayed and the Level 2 setup is cancelled.

A label is created from the group description and displayed bottom center of the group bitmap. This label will flash when an off-normal event is received for an associated device. The flashing occurs by alternating the normal group description with color and text of an off-normal event.

5.6.3 Group Setup RestrictionsThe following are restrictions for groups:

• If a device on a floor plan is associated with a group, then all other devices on that floor plan are automatically restricted to the groups contained on the screen where the associated group resides. In other words, if L1D1 is associated with a specific group 2, then L1D2 on that floor plan must also be associated with group 2, or another group on the screen where group 2 resides.

• Screens can contain group 1 icons or group 2 icons, but they can not be intermixed. If a floor plan has a group defined, all other groups on that floor plan must be of the same level, either Level 1 or Level 2.

5.6.4 Group NavigationIf a device goes into alarm or trouble, while AutoNavigating is off and a floor plan is displayed that contains the device linked, then the screen with the group containing the device where the event has occurred will appear and the group label will flash. This can indicate that an off-normal condition has occurred within the area that the group monitors. Double clicking on the group will either invoke the floor plan containing a Level 2 group (assuming that the first group was a level 1 group), or the device that is off-normal. If a Level 2 group is defined, then the floor plan containing this group will be invoked, and change to its off-normal bitmap. Double clicking now will invoke the off-normal device.

If the device is directly linked to the top level group, then double-clicking on the device will invoke the floor plan that contains that group.

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5.7 Setup TemplatesTemplates can be defined to make device setups easier. Templates can be defined to group a number of device graphic file options together, or to define a Hot Template which contains the same bitmap and options for the device.

5.7.1 Template GroupsA template contains specific bitmap file groupings for modules, detectors, zones, information labels, groups, and navigation buttons. These templates can be shown on the main screen, and used to drag items on the screen. They are designed to logically group specific devices on a dialog box, with each icon shown. A maximum of 40 icons can be shown per template.

When creating a template, a dialog box listing all items in the directory is displayed. Select the checkbox next to the items to add them to the template.

5.7.2 Hot TemplatesA hot template is a setup of specific modules, detectors or zones. Once a device has been added to a screen, an option within the device setup saves it as a hot template. These hot templates can then be used to set up other devices with the same options. The hot templates saved can be invoked from the toolbar.

Note: If a device that defines a hot template is deleted, the hot template will also be deleted.

A hot template is defined for a specific device (the hot template and the device are actually one item). This allows the user to easily copy information from one device to another. Once the information for a device hot template is changed, all new devices created from it will have the new information. Devices created with the hot template before it was changed will not contain the new information.

5.8 Custom BitmapThe bitmap that appears on the NCS main window next to the keymap area can be customized. This bitmap is located in "\notifier\ncs\pictures\frontncs.bmp". Changes to this bitmap can be done through PaintShop Pro or a third party drawing program. To call up this file under the Setup menu select the Edit NCS Graphic command. When the graphics are updated, changes to the Custom bitmap are also updated. The size of this file must be 459 x 65 pixels, and must be named "frontncs.bmp". Refer to Figure 5.37.

Figure 5.37 Example of Editing a Bitmap in Microsoft Paint

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5.9 Template FilesFor the creation of blank floor plans, and invoking PaintShop Pro, several files are required for the program to operate correctly. These files can not be deleted. If they are missing, the program will not operate correctly.

5.10 NCS Required Files1. Floor Directories

{install}\Floors\Genfloor.bmp \Olefloor.bmp \NotProgF.bmp

2. Keymap Directories{install}\Keymaps\Genkey.bmp \Olefloor.bmp \NotProgK.bmp

3. Device Directories{install}\Device...Detector, Module, Zone BMP’s \Group...Group BMPs \Inflabel...Device Information label BMPs \Navigate...Device navigation button BMPs \Pictures...Device associated bitmaps \Sounds...Device wave files \Docs...all text files

Note: Groups and Group screens should be created first if grouping is to be used.

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Appendix A: Windows NT® 4.0 Workstation Security Disable Procedure

A.1 Disable ProcedureIn the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation environment, a log-on box is displayed requesting a user name and password each time Windows NT starts up. The Windows NT 4.0 Workstation log-on box may be disabled if the NCS software login function is sufficient for security or if the NCS software is to start automatically once Windows NT 4.0 Workstation is running. Once the NCS software starts, the user must still choose Login under the File menu and enter a user name and password to gain access to the NCS. Note: The Login function in the NCS software can not be eliminated. To eliminate the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation log-on box, execute the following steps:

1. From Program Manager, go to the File menu (for Windows NTÆ Version 4.0 users, select Start, then Run). Select Run and type regedt32. This brings up the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Registry.

2. Go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE dialog box.

3. Double-click on Software, then on Microsoft.

4. Double-click on Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, followed by Current Version, and then Winlogon. At this point the screen will be split into two sections. The section on the left side contains the tree structure of the registry and the right side contains values stored in the registry.

5. From the Edit menu, select Add Value. A dialog box will pop up. Under Value Name, type DefaultPassword (do not change the displayed data type).

6. Press OK. Another dialog box will pop up. Under String, enter the current password of the NT administrator. The password is case sensitive, so be sure it is entered correctly. Press OK for the change to take effect.

7. From the Edit menu, select Add Value again. Under Value Name, type AutoAdminLogon. Press OK. Under String, enter 1 (do not change the displayed data type).

8. Verify that the two new variables entered in the previous steps appear on the right side of the screen. The variables should appear as follows:

AutoAdminLogon:REG_SZ:1DefaultPassword:REG_SZ:<password> (Password is the password entered by the administrator in Step 6.)

9. Exit the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Registry, and reboot Windows NT. When Windows NT 4.0 Workstation starts, the log-on screen should be bypassed.

A.2 Re-Enable ProcedureTo re-enable Windows NT 4.0 Workstation security, follow steps 1-3 above. Tab over to the right section of the screen and select the AutoAdminLogon variable. From the Edit menu, select Delete. Press OK. Do the same for the DefaultPassword variable. Exit the Registry, and reboot Windows NT 4.0 Workstation.

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Appendix B: BIOS Installation

B.1 Restore BIOS to revision 4.01. Boot the computer using the BIOS Update floppy.

2. Select "Update Flash Memory Area From File."

3. Select "Update System BIOS."

4. Select the BIOS file (P04-0011.BIO).

5. Select "Continue With Programming."

6. After the programming has finished, remove the floppy and select Enter to reboot the computer.

7. Enter the BIOS setup and change the setting of the IRQ that the NCS card is using to "Reserved."

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Appendix C: Windows NT® 4.0 Workstation Installation(For current Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.51 users)

Windows NT® is a Registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation

• This installation instruction was performed with a Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM software and the MicroSolutions Backpack external CD-ROM drive. While the installation is similar there may be minor differences due to your choice of CD-ROM drive.

• For upgrades from Windows 3.1, you must purchase the full version of Windows NT 4.0. An Upgrade Version will not work.

Caution: Backup the entire contents of the hard drive prior to beginning this installation.

C.1 Preparing for InstallationThe installation is to be done with an external CD-ROM drive. Be certain that the external CD-ROM drive has Windows 4.0 drivers.

8. Connect the external CD-ROM drive per the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the drive. Continue only after the drive is successfully connected.

9. Gather the Windows NT 4.0 package, CD-ROM driver floppy, a tablet (for notes), and a blank floppy (Emergency Repair Disk created later).

C.2 Beginning the Installation1. With the PC power off, insert the first floppy disk of the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation set.

2. Insert Disk 2 when instructed and follow the screen prompts. Pick the default selections, if any, through this portion of the installation.

3. Insert Disk 3 when instructed. At this point the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation system is analyzing your hardware to determine what drivers to install. One of the screen prompts will identify any mass storage devices that it discovers.

4. Press S to install the external CD-ROM software driver. Select Other then press ENTER.

5. Now the screen asks for the Manufactures floppy. Install the CD-ROM driver diskette into the floppy. Press ENTER.

6. The screen will now identify the appropriate driver for the CD-ROM drive.

WARNING: If the driver supplied with the CD-ROM is invalid, the display will show the previous screen again. When this occurs you need to contact the manufacturer of the CD-ROM for assistance. You will not be able to continue with this installation.

7. Press ENTER to select the discovered driver. Follow the screen prompts. Pick the default selections, if any, through this portion of the installation.

Note: NT will display the hardware that was discovered. Make any changes, if necessary, to correct the hardware listed. NT will ask for the CD-ROM driver again. Then the NT system will RESTART.

C.3 Continuing the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation InstallationAt this point the rest of the installation will be in the Windows environment. Use the check boxesbelow to follow through the rest of the process.

Setup Options: Select the default, Typical.

Name and Organization: (example Name: "Security", Organization: "Acme Tools") Enter the appropriate items for your installation.

Registration: Enter the CD Key found with the Windows NT 4.0 Software.

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Computer Name: Enter the name for the PC. (some examples: Dell75, NCS-PC, Pent90, AcmePC).

Administration Account: Here the default Administrator account is now requesting a password for the Administrator Account. Enter the password of your choice. The password is case sensitive. You may select no password by leaving the password block blank. This is not recommended.

Emergency Repair Disk: Create one YES or NO. (the default is Yes). This is where you need the blank floppy.

Windows NT Components: Select the default, Install the most common components.

Computer Network Connections: Do not select the default. Select Do Not connect this computer to a network.

Finishing Setup: Now the NT Operating System is completed the configuration of your PC. Press FINISH.

Display Tests: Now you are asked to configure the display to the appropriate resolution.

Load Drivers: No user intervention is required here.

Restart Computer: The PC now reboots to complete the changes.

C.4 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Service Pack 3Follow the instructions that come up when you insert the Service Pack 3 CD.

C.5 Initial Log on to Windows NT 4.0 Workstation1. Press CTRL-ALT-DEL when screen display prompts for it in order to log onto the Windows

NT 4.0 Workstation system.

2. Enter the password for the Administrator account in order to log on.

C.6 Installing the Intel Express 3D Graphics Card Driver1. Run Setup.exe from the Graphics Card CD.

2. After the driver is installed, set the Display Properties to 1024x768, large fonts, and 65536 colors.

C.7 Installing the Audio Card Drivers1. Double-click the Multimedia icon in the Control Panel and select the Devices tab.

2. Press the ADD button. Select "Unlisted or Updated Drivers" and press "OK."

3. Select the \Audio\Winnt\directory and press "OK."

4. Another dialog box will appear with the CrystalWare Audio Driver label. Press "OK" to continue with the installation.

C.8 Installing the LANDesk Client Manager1. Run \Software\LDCM\Local\Setup.exe from the SE440BX Motherboard CD (purple and

white CD).

2. Select the 333&More.ALF configuration.

Note: After the install is complete, double-click the LANDesk Client Manager icon in the system tray. Now select Configure Notifications from the Tools menu item. and uncheck the Fans Notification on the Basic Hardware tab.

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Appendix D: Miscellaneous Software Installation

D.1 Installing PaintShop Pro 5.0• Run Setup.exe from the PSP 5.0 CD (all default options are recommended).

D.2 Installing the Secure Desktop Software1. Press Install Secure Desktop button after inserting Secure Desktop CD. Use default

installation settings.

2. After setup is complete, configure the software to the following settings by running the Secure Setup from the Secure Desktop program group.

3. Select "Setup Secure Desktop" for the Windows shell, then select "Setup...". The "Setup Wizard" will appear and present four steps. Make selections as indicated.

Step 1. Select Group 0 desktop.

Step 2. Select the NCS icon.

Step 3. Select NCS.

Step 4. Check the "App Start Enabled" option.

1. Under "Options" -> "Disable Keystrokes," check the Sft-Alt-Tab, Sft-Ctrl-Esc, Sft-Alt-Esc, Ctrl-Alt-Esc, Sft-Ctrl-Alt-Esc key combinations.

2. Under "Options" -> "Passwords," check "Enable Secure Setup From System Menu," check "Password," supply a password, and check "Exit Password" then supply the password again.

D.3 Installing Veri•Fire Tools CDRun Setup.exe from the Veri•Fire Tools CD.

Veri•Fire Tools can only be run in offline mode when installed on an NCS computer.

Note that MicroSoft® Excel is required to view certain spreadsheets on Veri•Fire. The NCS comes with this software already installed; however, an upgrade kit will not include Excel and the software must be purchased separately and installed.

D.4 NCS Utility ProgramsThese programs ship with the NCS, and are used to set up/configure the NCS or computer. They can be run from the Start/Program Files/NCS menu, and selecting the appropriate program.

Serial Port Configuration Utility

This program will set up the serial port of the NCS to allow the NCS to communicate to the NCS-NCM card. For this program to operate, the cable connecting the serial port to the NCS-NCM card must be connected.

The program will scan the available serial ports to detect message flow from the NCS-NCM card. It will indicate if a connection has been established.

Key Upgrade Utility

This program is used to upgrade the NCS Key, enabling various functions. This program must be run when upgrading the NCS software from Version 1 to Version 2. In addition, it must be executed when additional functions, such as the Pager, are purchased.

When the program is executed, the "NCS Key Upgrade utility for Notifier Fire Panels" window will be displayed. This window will identify the installation name, registration, serial number, NCS version, as well as products and features installed. This information is directly read from the NCS key. In addition, the ’Upgrade Authorization Code" dialog box will be displayed.

Please enter the code to upgrade the NCS key in this dialog box. The code to upgrade the NCS version, or to purchase additional options, can be obtained from Notifier Customer Service.

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Appendix E: Lan Communications Failure

E.1 Lan Communications FailureA Lan Communications Failure occurs when the specific network node can no longer communicate with the rest of the network, indicating a problem with the network connections. The Lan Communications Failure message also appears if the node's address has been set to "0." Other trouble messages are documented in the AM2020/AFP1010 Manual, the AFP-200 Manual and the AFP-300/400 Operations Manual.

E.2 Message TablesSome messages differ between the AFP-200, AFP-400 and the NCS. Table E.1 and Table E.2 depict AFP-200 messages as they appear on the NCS. Table E.3 through Table E.5 depict AFP-300/400 messages as they appear on the NCS. If the system displays a message that is not self-explanatory and is not listed in this section, contact a Notifier Representative.

The final section of this appendix illustrates the format of NFS-640 messages as they appear on the panel keyboard, and where these messages appear in the NCS Detailed Events Window.

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Table E.1 AFP-200 Messages as They Appear on the NCS (page 1 of 2)

AFP-200 Type I.D.

AFP-200 Message NCS Message

Supervisory activated: ACTIVE SUPERVISORY custom point label zone label 01:40P 3/06/00 M04

trouble: TROUBL SUPERVISORY custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:07P 3/06/00 M04

activated: Supervisory Sprvsry Mntr custom point label zone label N12L1M4 13:40:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Sprvsry Mntr custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M4 14:07:00 3/06/00

Tamper activated: ACTIVE TAMPER custom point label zone label 02:20P 3/06/00 M05

trouble: TROUBL TAMPER custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:43P 3/06/00 M05

activated: Supervisory Tamper custom point label zone label N12L1M5 14:20:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Sprvsry Mntr custom point label Open Circuit zone label N12L1M5 14:43:00 3/06/00

Non-Fire activated: ACTIVE NONFIRE custom point label zone label 02:07P 3/06/00 M06

trouble: TROUBL NONFIRE custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:21P 3/06/00 M06

activated: *Active Non Alarm custom point label zone label N12L1M6 13:10:00 15/06/00

trouble: Trouble Non Alarm custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M6 14:21:00 3/06/00

Hazard Alert activated: ACTIVE HAZARD ALERT custom point label zone label 02:33P 3/06/00 M07

trouble: TROUBL HAZARD ALERT custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:47P 3/06/00 M07

activated: Supervisory Hazard Alert custom point label zone label N12L1M7 14:33:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Hazard Alert custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M7 14:47:00 3/06/00

Fire Control activated: ACTIVE FIRE CONTROL custom point label zone label 03:21P 3/06/00 M08

trouble: TROUBL FIRE CONTROL custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 03:35P 3/06/00 M08

activated: *Active Non Alm Mon custom point label zone label N12L1M8 15:21:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Non Alm Mon custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M8 15:35:00 3/06/00

Abort Switch activated: ACTIVE ABORT SWITCH custom point label zone label 03:07P 3/06/00 M09

trouble: TROUBL ABORT SWITCH custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 04:17P 3/06/00 M09

activated: *Active Abort Switch custom point label zone label N12L1M9 15:07:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory Hazard Alert custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M9 16:17:00 3/06/00

Man. Release activated: ALARM: MAN. RELEASE custom point label zone label 04:34P 3/06/00 M10

trouble: TROUBL MAN. RELEASE custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 04:58P 3/06/00 M10

activated: Alarm: Man Release custom point label zone label N12L1M10 16:34:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Man Release custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M10 16:58:00 3/06/00

Trouble Mon activated: TROUBL TROUBLE MON custom point label zone label SHORT CIRCUIT 08:24A 3/06/00 M12

trouble: TROUBL TROUBLE MON custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 08:36A 3/06/00 M12

activated: Trouble Trbl Monitor custom point label zone label N12L1M12 08:24:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Trbl Monitor custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M12 08:36:00 3/06/00

Burglar Ala activated: ACTIVE BURGLAR ALA custom point label zone label 08:52A 3/06/00 M13

trouble: ACTIVE BURGLAR ALA custom point label zone label 09:33A 3/06/00 M13

activated: Security Area Monitor custom point label zone label N12L1M13 08:52:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Security Area Monitor custom point label zone label Security Tamper N12L1M13 09:33:00 3/06/00

Silence activated: ACTIVE SILENCE custom point label zone label 11:34A 3/06/00 M14

trouble: TROUBL SILENCE custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 11:45A 3/06/00 M14

activated: *Active Silence custom point label zone label N12L1M14 11:34:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Silence custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M14 11:45:00 3/06/00

Pas Inhibit activated: ACTIVE PAS INHIBIT custom point label zone label 12:04P 3/06/00 M15

trouble: TROUBL PAS INHIBIT custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 12:10P 3/06/00 M15

activated: *Active Pas Inhibit custom point label zone label N12L1M15 12:04:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Pas Inhibit custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M7 12:10:00 3/06/00

*Will be displayed only in History Manager, Current Event window and NonFire Event window in the NCS

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AFP-200 Type I.D.

AFP-200 Message NCS Message

System Reset activated: ACTIVE SYSTEM RESET custom point label zone label 12:21P 3/06/00 M16

trouble: TROUBL SYSTEM RESET custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 12:39P 3/06/00 M16

activated: *Active System Reset custom point label zone label N12L1M16 12:21:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble System Reset custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M16 12:39:00 3/06/00

Smoke Detect activated: ALARM: SMOKE DETECT custom point label zone label 12:46P 3/06/00 M17

trouble: TROUBL SMOKE DETECT custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:06P 3/06/00 M17

activated: Alarm: Smoke Detect custom point label zone label N12L1M17 12:46:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Smoke Detect custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M17 14:06:00 3/06/00

Heat Detect activated: ALARM: HEAT DETECT custom point label zone label 02:16P 3/06/00 M18

trouble: TROUBL HEAT DETECT custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 02:26P 3/06/00 M18

activated: Alarm: Heat Detect custom point label zone label N12L1M18 14:16:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Heat Detect custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M18 14:26:00 3/06/00

Water Flow activated: ALARM:WATERFLOW custom point label zone label 03:18P 3/06/00 M19

trouble: TROUBL WATERFLOW custom point label zone label OPEN CIRCUIT 03:28P 3/06/00 M19

activated: Alarm: Water Flow custom point label zone label N12L1M19 15:18:00 3/06/00

trouble: Trouble Water Flow custom point label zone label Open Circuit N12L1M19 15:28:00 3/06/00

Pre-Alarm activated: PREALM SMOKE (PHOTO) custom point label ALERT: 1.31/1.50% 05:21P 3/06/00 D01

trouble: (not applicable)

activated: Pre Alarm Smoke (Photo) AFP200 PREALM ALERT Pre-Alarm Alert N12L1D1 17:21:00 3/06/00

Trouble: (not applicable)

*Will be displayed only in History Manager, Current Event window and NonFire Event window in the NCS

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AFP-300/400Type I.D.

AFP-300/400 Message NCS Message

Smoke Detect alarm (short): ALARM: Smoke Detect device label zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBLE SMOKE DETECT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Smoke Detect device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Smoke Detect device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

Heat Detect alarm (short): ALARM: HEAT DETECT device label zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL HEAT DETECT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Heat Detect device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Heat Detect device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

Pull Station alarm (short): ALARM: PULL STATION device label zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL PULL STATION device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Pull Station device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Touble Pull Station device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

Monitor alarm (short): ALARM: MONITOR device label zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL MONITOR device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Monitor device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Monitor device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

(blank) alarm (short): ALARM: device label zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

Abort Switch alarm (short): ACTIVE ABORT SWITCH device label zone label 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL ABORT SWITCH device label Z05 INVALID REPLAY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm short: Active Abort Switch device label zone label N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Abort Switch device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

Man. Release alarm (short): ALARM: MAN. RELEASE device label zone label 01:27p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL MAN. RELEASE device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 01:27:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Man. Release device label zone label N232L1M21 01:27:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Man. Release device label Inalid Reply N232L1M21 13:27:00 03/07/00

Silence alarm (short): ACTIVE SILENCE device label zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL SILENCE device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Active Silence device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Silence device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

System Reset alarm (short): ACTIVE SYSTEM RESET device label zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL SYSTEM RESET device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Active System Reset device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble System Reset device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

Security alarm (short and open): ACTIVE SECURITY device label zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL SECURITY device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short and open): Security Security device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Burglar Ala device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

Trouble MON alarm (short): TROUBL TROUBLE MON device label Z05 SHORT CIRCUIT 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL TROUBLE MON device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Troubl Trouble Mon device label Short Circuit N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Trouble Mon device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00:00 03/07/00

PAS Inhibit alarm (short): ACTIVE PAS INHIBIT device label zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL PAS INHIBIT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Active Pas Inhibit device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Pas Inhibit device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

AllCall Page alarm (short): ACTIVE ALLCALL PAGE device label zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL ALLCALL PAGE device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Active Allcall Page device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Allcall Page device label INVALID REPLY N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

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Table E.4 AFP-300/400 Messages As They Appear on the NCS (page 2 of 3)

AFP-300/400Type I.D.

AFP-300/400 Message NCS Message

Tamper alarm (short): ACTIVE TAMPER device label zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL TAMPER device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Supervisory Tamper device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Tamper device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

Fire Control alarm (short): ACTIVE FIRE CONTROL device label zone label 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL FIRE CONTROL device label Z05 INVALID 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Active Fire Control device label zone label N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Fire Control device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00

Tele. Page alarm (short): ACTIVE TELE. PAGE device label zone label 03:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL TELE. PAGE device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Active Tele. Page device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Tele Page device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Comb. Monitor alarm (short): ALARM: COMB. MONITOR device label zone label 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL COMB. MONITOR device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Comb Monitor device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Comb. Monitor device labelInvalid Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Sprinkler Sys alarm (short): ALARM: SPRINKLER SYS device label zone label 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL SPRINKLR SYS device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Sprinkler Sys device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Sprinklr Sys device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Second Shot alarm (short): ACTIVE SECOND SHOT device zone label 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL SECOND SHOT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Active Second Shot device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Second Shot device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Man Rel Dlay alarm (short): ALARM : MAN REL DLAY device label zone label 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL MAN REL DLAY device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Alarm: Man Rel Dlay device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Man Rel Dlay device label Invalild Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Hazard Alert alarm (short): ACTIVE HAZAD ALERT device label zone label 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL HAZARD ALERT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Supervisory Hazard Alert device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Hazard Alert device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Supervisory alarm (short): ACTIVE SUPERVISORY device label zone label 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL SUPERVISORY device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): Supervisory Supervisory device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Supervisory device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Waterflow alarm short: ALARM: WATERFLOW device label zone label 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

trouble: TROUBL WATERFLOW device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 3:15:00P 03/07/00 M121

alarm (short): ALARM: WATER FLOW device label zone label N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

trouble: Trouble Water Flow device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 15:15:00 03/07/00

Control on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL CONTROL device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Control device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

Relay on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL RELAY device label Z05 INVALID

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Relay device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

Bell Circuit on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL BELL CIRCUIT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Bell Circuit device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

*All AFP300/AFP400 messages that say 'No Annunciation' will be displayed in the History Buffer, only.

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AFP-300/400Type I.D.

AFP-300/400 Message NCS Message

Strobe Ckt on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL STROBE CKT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Strobe Ckt device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

Horn Circuit on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL HORN CIRCUIT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Horn Circuit device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

Audible Ckt on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL AUDIBLE CKT device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Audible Ckt device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

Rel End Bell on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL REL END BELL device label ZR1 INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Rel End Bell device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

Release Ckt on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL RELEASE CKT device label ZR1 INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Release Ckt device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00

Rel Ckt Ulc on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL REL CKT ULC device label ZR1 INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Rel Ckt ULC device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

Rel Audible on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL REL AUDIBLE device label ZR1 INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Rel Audible device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

Nonreset Stl on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL NONRESET CTL device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Nonreset Ctl device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

Telephone on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL TELEPHONE device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Telephone device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

Rel Code Bell on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL REL CODE BELL device label ZR1

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232B1 16:55:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Rel Code Bell device label Invalid Reply N232B1 16:55:00 3/16/00

Instant Rele on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL INSTANT RELE device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101

on:Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M21 04:55:00P 3/16/00

trouble: Instant Rele device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

Relea Form C on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL RELEA FORM C device label Z R1 INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M21 16:55:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Relea Form C device label Invalid Reply N232L1M21 16:55:00 3/16/00

Speaker on: No Annunciation*

trouble: TROUBL SPEAKER device label Z05 INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101

on: Active AFP400 Output Device N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

trouble: Trouble Speaker device label Invalid Reply N232L1M1 16:55:00 3/16/00

*Any AFP-300/AFP400 messages that say 'No Annunciation' will be displayed in the History Buffer, only.

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Numerics08275 strain relief protective cover 1547K ELR 1447k ELR 1371033 cable 13, 1475557 RJ type connector cable 9

Aacknowledge 27, 41, 46acknowledged event window 25Action Menu 46Administration menu 28AFP-200 20, 35AFP-300/400 20, 35alarm 42

acknowledge 43reporting 42

AM2020/AFP-1010 20AM2020/AFP1010 35Aministration menu

General NCS Tab 28Graphic Configuration Tab 34Printer Tab 33User Account Tab 30Voice Tab 33

AutoNavigation 22AutoNavigation/Group Interaction 23

BBanners 23, 26, 41, 42, 44battery 9BIOS 82

CCaution

Backup the entire contents... 83Exit from the NCS software... 22exiting the NCS 44Exiting the NCS application disconnects... 19If the Parallel Port Key is not connected...(NCS

Demo mode) 22Size the conduit so the line cord... 10The NCS is shipped with this battery... 9This entry is case sensitive - the printer name... 18While running NCS software, DO NOT run other

software... 22colors, PC 17column types, visibility 58command area 26communications port settings 33Compact Database 37current event window 48current operator field 27Current time keeper 29Current Users list 30

to edit 31

Ddata refresh 21, 28, 46database 21

graphics 21history 21history, archiving 37, 59printing 59see also History Managerto compact 37Upload/Download (UPDL) fron node 60

Date / Time Field 26DB-15 video cable 12demo mode 35Detailed Events window 47Device Icons 73

adding 73deleting 77Find command 77linked files 75setup rules 77

disabled device window 48

EEvent Counter window 47Events window 24

FFiles, required, NCS 80Find Screen 50FMM-1 13, 14fonts, PC 17

GGeneral NCS Tab 29graphic event display 22graphic floor plan 24

Adding 67customizing 67Deleting 68device icons 73editing 68key map, setting links 69

Graphic Setup Program (GSP) 37, 64–80Information Window 64, 65key map area 64Menu Bar 64, 70–73Toolbar 64, 66Tree View Window 64

Graphical User Interface 22Ground fault detection 9Group Tree View 65Groups 78

Level 1 78

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Level 2 78Navigation 78setup restrictions 78

Guidance Text 69

HHelp menu 38hierarchies, screen 78History Backup enable 29History Backup option 28History Manager 55–62

database 55display priority 55Open Archived History File 56Operator List 56Refresh Grid 55search criteria 57stand alone operation 57

History Manager window 49Home Screen 78HSP-121B power line protector 10, 12

IInformation Labels 75

adding 76deleting 77

JJunction Box 10, 12

Kkey map area 24, 70

see also Graphic Setup ProgramKey Upgrade Utility 85

LLan Communications Failure 86LED Indicators 9Line Printer, connecting 16LITHBATT-3V 8, 9Login Warning Box 45Logo Window 26Logout 45

MMaster Time Keeper 17, 28Message Tables 86MIB-F 20MIB-W 20MIB-WF 20MON-19 7

installation 12monitor 7, 12mouse 10

NNAM-232F 20NAM-232W 20Navigational Buttons 76

adding 76deleting 77

NCA 20, 35NCM-F 20NCM-W 20NCS Computer 7, 10, 12

connecting 10, 11Voltage Selection Switch 11

NCS functions 20NCS Key 85NCS window 22, 23NCS-F fiber optic model 7NCS-NCF 20NCS-NCW 20NCS-NCW/F Board 7–9NCS-W wire model 7network node 20, 21, 31

edit and display 35–36network statistics 38NFPA Event Reminder 29NFS-640 20Noti•Fire•Net 20

connections 8NUP Port Statistics 38

Ooffline events, show or hide 46Operation 41

Alarm 42Menu Options 44Supervisory, Security, and Other Activation 44System Normal 41Troubles 41

Other activation 44acknowledging 44

PPager Carrier Tab 28, 35Pager Tab 32Paint Shop Pro 67, 70

Installation 85PaintShop Pro 80password 44, 45

changing 45PCLB-5 enclosure 10, 11Photo, user information 31Piezo sounder 9Port thresholds 28Ports supervision 29Ports Supervision setting 29Power-Up Initialization 21

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pre-alarm signalreporting 44

Primary power 10printer 7

graphic 18, 33line 18, 33line, cable connections 16PRN-5 7setup 33UPS Supervision 14

Printer Tab 33Programming 20

Menu Options 28

RRead Status 51

annunciator point 53Control and Monitor Modules 51Detectors 51System Data 53zone 52

Related Documentation 7Reset 28, 41, 46Reset/Signal Silence Option 29resolution, PC 17RPT-WF 20

SSAR (signal silence, acknowledge or reset) 26Screen Device View 65Screen Navigation

Menu 49Tools 25

Screen Tree View 65Secondary power 10Secure Desktop, software installation 85security signal 44

acknowledging 44reporting 44

Serial Port Configuration Utility 85Set Time 29shunt plug 8SIB-NET 20signal silence 27, 28, 41, 46Software Version Numbers, to view 38Software, installing NCS 17Sound (Hz) setting, alarm and trouble 29speaker frequencies, alarm & trouble 28SR (signal silence or reset) 27Start-Up Window 22Strain relief 15Strain relief, for MIB wires 15supervisory signal 44

acknowledging 44reporting 44

system reset 27

Ttape backup software 19Templates, setup 79Termination Resistor enable/disable 9Time Sync options 28tool bar 26Tree View Window 65trouble

acknowledge 42NCM Piezo Battery Failure 50NCS Fan Failure 50NCS UPS Failure 50Network Fail Port A 50Network Fail Port B 50Node Communications Failure 50

Trouble Messages 87–91Trouble, NCS trouble reporting 41

UUPS Uninterruptable Power Supply 10, 11

connection 9Supervision 13, 14, 28

User Account TabEditing user information 31Password 31photo insert 31

Utilities Menu 37Utility Programs

Key Upgrade 85Serial Port Configuration 85

VVeri•Fire Tools, Installing 85voice messages 33

"Sounds" directory 33"Waves" directory 33edit speech files 37

Voice tab 33

WWarning

If the driver supplied with the CD-ROM is invalid...83

Improper voltage selection... 10Windows NT Workstation 17, 22

Disable Procedure 81Installation 83

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