
6CMDN Manual
Operation
Overview
CMDN/SMDN’s (no control switches) are designed for annunciation
only applications. CMDN-C/SMDN-C’s are designed for applications
requiring network annunciation and control at remote locations. Upon
receipt of a host system change of state, each annunciator looks in its
database for information associated with this zone. Each is
programmed for the type(s) of messages it displays, such as alarm,
trouble, messages, etc. Annunciators are individually programmed for
which front panel switches are operable when the front panel key
switch is in the Enable or Disable position.
Annunciator Operations - Connected to IRC-3 and
FCC/PCPU RS-485 Data Lines
When connected to an IRC-3 network or an FCC/PCPU data line, each
CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) requires one panel address for each 88
messages, with a maximum of 4 consecutive addresses (352 messages)
per display. Do not use address 41. Each CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) panel
address must be configured in the IRC-3 Data Entry or FCC Compiler
Program as a SAN Annunciator with SAN-COM enabled. Because the
SAN-COM function must be enabled, ONLY DEVICE ADDRESSES
9-96 CAN BE USED. Each RS-485 connection on the CMDN-
C/SMDN-C is optically isolated.
CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) regenerative operation is identical to SAN
annunciator operation in the regenerative mode. Regenerative
operation is programmed using the same steps used to program a
regenerative SAN annunciator, using "906x" to "909x" actions. If
multiple addresses are required when using the IRC-3 or FCC/PCPU
annunciator configuration, ALL annunciator panel addresses, i.e base
address and up to three additional addresses for a fully configured
annunciator, must be defined as part of the regenerative family.
Remember, if regenerative operation is used on FCC PCPU RS-485
data lines, only CM2N(D)s on the same data line may be included in a
regenerative “family.” Refer to the IRC-3 Network Programming
Manual P/N 250060 for additional information on regenerative
programming.
Annunciator Operations - Connected to FCC/DCPU Printer
Ports
When the CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C)s are connected to an FCOM-232
port installed in a DCPU, an annunciator network is created. Each
annunciator network can support up to 32 CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C)
annunciators using either class A or B wiring. Communications
between the DCPU and the first (and last for class A operation)
annunciator uses RS-232 format communications. Because of the
distance limitations when using the RS-232 format, the first (and last
for class A) annunciators must be located within 50’ (15.2 M) of the
DCPU. Each annunciator in this configuration can store up to 650