Faraday MPC-NET2 User manual

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MPC-NET2
MPC-Net System Networking
Owner’s Manual
315-049594
Revision 1.0
03/2005
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Table of Contents
I. FARADAY MPC-NET............................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................5
Network Wiring.......................................................................................................................................5
Fiber Converters....................................................................................................................................5
NIB Versions..........................................................................................................................................5
Before Connecting NIBs ........................................................................................................................6
Node Numbering....................................................................................................................................6
Panel-NIB Configuration........................................................................................................................6
Printer-NIB Configuration.......................................................................................................................6
Computer-NIB Configuration .................................................................................................................6
Network Links ........................................................................................................................................6
Trouble indications.................................................................................................................................7
Supervisory Indications..........................................................................................................................8
Alarms Indications..................................................................................................................................8
II. NETWORK ANNUNCIATORS ..........................................................................................................9
RND-2........................................................................................................................................................9
III. NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................11
NIB LED INDICATORS ...........................................................................................................................11
NETWORK SPECIFIC TROUBLES........................................................................................................12
IV. WIRING DIAGRAMS .......................................................................................................................13
12523 OR 12523A NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD.............................................................................13
12525 LINE SURGE SUPPRESSOR......................................................................................................16
12526 OR 12526A NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD WITH ISOLATED RS232 PORT.........................17
12603 OR 12603A NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD.............................................................................19
12535 AND 12536 FIBER CONVERTER BOARD ...................................................................................20
APPENDIX A NETWORK LINKS MODEL.................................................................................................21
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I. FARADAY MPC-NET2
INTRODUCTION
The Faraday MPC-NET2 network is a way to link MPC-6000 or MPC-7000 Fire Alarm Control units, RND-2 Remote
Network Displays and printers together to form a network. MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 Firmware version 3.0 or higher
is required to be running on each panel. A total of 99 Network Interface Boards (NIBs) can be connected on a
network.
INSTALLATION
Network Wiring
Network wire is to be UL listed Category 5 or better cable, rated for the type of installation. The network is wired from
node to node in a daisy chained ring configuration for Style 7 operation. The network side of the NIB has 2 ports.
Port 1 (reverse direction) is an isolated port and port 2 (forward direction) is a non-isolated port. Port 2 of a NIB must
be wired to port 1 of the next NIB. The network signals are regenerated at each NIB allowing a maximum distance of
3000’ between NIBs when using Category 5 wire. The NIB must be mounted in the same room as the RS232 serial
device it is connecting to. All panel to NIB wiring is to be in conduit.
If the NIB is connected to a NIB in another building using Category 5 wire, each of those 2 NIBs requires an inline
12525-surge protector to meet National Electrical Code requirements.
Refer to the installation and wiring diagrams for more details.
Fiber Converters
It is possible to convert one or both of the network ports of an “A” version NIB to use fiber media instead of Category
5 wire with the use of optional fiber converters 12535 or 12536. Each converter converts one port of the NIB to fiber
media. There is a converter for single mode fiber and one for multimode fiber. The converters plug directly into
sockets onto the NIBs. Different media types can be mixed on the same NIB. A maximum of 2 media types can be
used per NIB.
The multimode converter 12535 is designed to use duplex 62.5/125 µm multi-mode fiber cable with ST connectors.
The single mode converter 12536 is designed to use duplex 9/125 µm single mode fiber cable with SC connectors.
The maximum loss allowed between each NIB with fiber converters is 10dB.
NIB Versions
The NIB communicates with the attached device it is connected to through an RS232 port. The NIB must also be
powered by a MPC-6000, MPC-7000 or RND-2 for 24VDC.
There are three versions of NIBs.
1). 12523A is a NIB designed to connect to a serial port on an MPC-6000, MPC-7000 or RND-2.
2). 12526A is a NIB with an isolated RS232 port. It is designed to connect to printers and any computers on
the network.
3). 12603A is a NIB designed to connect to a serial port on an MPC-6000 or MPC-7000 and mount inside the
cabinet. It is electrically the same as a 12523A.
Note: Each piece of equipment connected to the network requires a NIB.
NIB Current Draws
NIB Part No. Alarm Stand By Converter Part No. Alarm Stand By
12523A .085 A. .085 A. 12535 .120 A. .120 A.
12526A .085 A. .085 A. 12536 .100 A. .100 A.
12603A .085 A. .085 A.
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Before Connecting NIBs
Each panel should be running and free of troubles and alarms before attempting to connect to the network. When
panels are free of troubles and alarms proceed to the Panel-NIB configuration section.
Node Numbering
A total of 99 NIBs can be connected on a network. Addresses 1 thru 99 are to be used for MPC-6000, MPC-7000,
RND-2 Remote Network Displays, printers, and computers used as simple terminals to log network events.
Panel-NIB Configuration
For wiring connections refer to the installation and wiring diagrams for the 12523A or 12603A.
The following configuration data for the NIB is entered in the tech level, network options setup of the panel it is
connected to. This includes:
 Enabling the network connection to the panel
 Setting the Node # (1-99)
 Entering the total number of nodes (1-99) on the network.
 Display network LINK alarms? 1=yes 0=no (For RND-2 only)
o Setting this option to 0, allows device alarms to be displayed but prevents the RND-2 from
displaying all of the resulting panel alarms that occur as a result of a device in a network LINK
going into alarm. This setting helps identify the specific source of the alarm on the RND-2 display
in a more timely manor. All network messages are still stored in the RND-2 event history.
The following configuration data for the NIB is entered in the tech level, system parameters setup of the panel it is
connected to.
 Enable global commands? 1=yes, 0=no
o Enabling global commands allows the panel to be controlled from a network annunciator i.e.; RND-2.
 Send global commands? 1=yes, 0=no (For RND-2 only)
The NIB configuration data is passed from the panel to the NIB at power up and reset of the panel.
Printer-NIB Configuration
For wiring connections refer to the installation and wiring diagrams for the 12526A.
If a NIB is connected to a printer it must first be configured to operate in the unsupervised mode. To configure a NIB
to operate in the unsupervised mode it’s RS- 232 port must be connected to a RS-232 on a computer running the
CIS-4 software version 3.00 or higher and running the NIB programming utility. After doing this, the NIB will run in the
unsupervised mode.
Computer-NIB Configuration
For wiring connections refer to the installation and wiring diagrams for the 12526A.
When using a simple terminal computer program to log network events, the unsupervised connection type must be
used. To configure a NIB to operate in the unsupervised mode its RS- 232 port must be connected to a RS-232 on a
computer running the CIS-4 software version 3.00 or higher and running the NIB programming utility. After doing this,
the NIB will run in the unsupervised mode.
Network Links
Fire alarm control panels connected together in a network are able to interact via 255 Network Links. A network link
may be visualized as a multi-state “wire or” between nodes. A network link may be an input to a panel’s output Zone
map or may be controlled by the output state of an input group of a panel. This means that the status of an input
group on any panel may cause outputs on another panel to activate depending on whether the input group is an
Alarm, supervisory or trouble condition. The conceptual model for the operation of Network links is shown in the
diagram of Appendix A.
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Trouble Indications
All panels and network annunciators connected to the network will indicate network specific faults (see Section III for
details). Individual panel system troubles (ground fault, battery, etc) will not be transmitted to other fire panels but will
be transmitted to the RND-2s, network printers and simple monitoring computers.
All initiating devices on the MPC-6000 or MPC-7000 can also be programmed to a network LINK (accomplished while
configuring devices on the panel). The maximum LINK number for the MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 is 255. If an
initiating device on a panel goes into trouble, and it has been programmed to a network LINK, it will send a network
message to the other panels indicating that the network LINK is in trouble. If other panels on the network have that
LINK number programmed, they will also indicate the trouble as configured.
Other panels will display: Explanation of display/history event:
TRB xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:L175 NETWORK LINK
This is x of y troubles in the system that was logged at 10:12 (24 hour time)
These two lines will indicate a custom message for the network link
Bottom line indicates that node link 175 on node nn is the source of the
trouble. The plus sign at the end indicates that there are more
RND-2s will display: Explanation of display/history event:
TRB xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:xxxx Device type
The RND-2 if configured for this will also show the individual point information.
When the trouble event has been restored, the display will show below;
Other panels will display: Explanation of display/history event:
R/TRB xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:L175 NETWORK LINK
This is a restoral of x of y troubles in the system that was logged at 10:12 (24
hour time)
These two lines will indicate a custom message for the network link
Bottom line indicates that node link 175 on node nn is the source of the
trouble. The plus sign at the end indicates that there are more
RND-2s will display: Explanation of display/history event:
R/TRB xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:xxxx Device type
The RND-2 if configured for this will also show the individual point information
for the trouble restoral.
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Supervisory Indications
Individual fire panel supervisory conditions will be transmitted to the RND-2s and network printers.
All initiating devices on the MPC-6000 or MPC-7000 can also be programmed to a network LINK (accomplished while
configuring devices on the panel). The maximum LINK number for the MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 is 255. If an
initiating device on a panel goes into supervisory, and it has been programmed to a network LINK, it will send a
network message to the other panels indicating that the network LINK is in supervisory. If other panels on the network
have that LINK number programmed, they will indicate the supervisory as configured.
Other panels will display: Explanation of display/history event:
SUP xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:L175 NETWORK LINK
This is x of y supervisories in the system that was logged at 10:12 (24 hour
time)
These two lines will indicate a custom message for the network link
Bottom line indicates that node link 175 on node nn is the source of the
trouble. The plus sign at the end indicates that there are more
RND-2s will display: Explanation of display/history event:
SUP xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:xxxx Device type
The RND-2 if configured for this will also show the individual point information.
Other panels will display: Explanation of display/history event:
R/SUP xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:L175 NETWORK LINK
This is the restoral of x of y supervisories in the system that was logged at
10:12 (24 hour time)
These two lines will indicate a custom message for the network link
Bottom line indicates that node link 175 on node nn is the source of the
trouble. The plus sign at the end indicates that there are more
RND-2s will display: Explanation of display/history event:
R/SUP xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:xxxx Device type
The RND-2 if configured for this will also show the individual point information.
Alarms Indications
Individual fire panel alarms will be transmitted to the RND-2s and network printers.
All initiating devices on the MPC-6000 or MPC-7000 can also be programmed to a network LINK (accomplished while
configuring devices on the panel). The maximum LINK number for the MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 is 255. If an
initiating device on a panel goes into alarm, and it has been programmed to a network LINK, it will send a network
message to the other panels indicating that the network LINK is in alarm. If other panels on the network have that
LINK number programmed, they will operate as configured.
Other panels will display: Explanation of display/history event:
ALM xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:xxxx Device type
This is x of y troubles in the system that was logged at 10:12 (24 hour time)
These two lines will indicate a custom message for the network link
Bottom line indicates that node link 175 on node nn is the source of the
trouble. A plus sign at the end indicates that there are more
RND-2s will display: Explanation of display/history event:
ALM xxx/yyy 10:12
40 character custom
link message
NN:xxxx Device type
The RND-2 if configured for this will also show the individual point information.
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II. NETWORK ANNUNCIATORS
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that at least one RND-2 annunciator is included on the network.
RND-2
The RND-2 is designed to annunciate network events (alarms, troubles and supervisories). It is capable of scrolling
through network events. These events can be acknowledged either globally or for the RND-2 only. Alarms may also
be silenced globally. The RND-2 has the ability to reset all panels on the network or just the RND-2. There is also a
network event history that can be retrieved.
The RND-2 can log on to any one of the panels on the network. At that point, access to user and maintenance levels
for that panel are available at the RND-2.
Up to 16 RDC-2 remote annunciators can be slaved off of one RND-2. The RDC-2 duplicates the display and control
functions of the RND-2.
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III. NETWORK
TROUBLESHOOTING
NIB LED INDICATORS
LED Name Description
D3 Reverse link (port 1, arc1) This LED is on steady when a link to the next NIB is established to Port 1 of
the next NIB. If a link has not been established it will blink.
D4 Forward link (port 2, arc2) This LED is on steady when a link to the next NIB is established to Port 1of
the next NIB. If a link has not been established it will blink.
D5 TX Data
This LED blinks when data is transmitted to the FA panel or annunciator. It
should blink every couple of seconds when the NIB is connected to a FA
panel or annunciator. If the NIB is connected to a printer, this LED will only
blink when data is being sent to the printer
D6 RX Data This LED blinks when data is received from the FA panel or annunciator. It
should blink every couple of seconds when the NIB is connected to a FA
panel or annunciator. If the NIB is connected to a printer, this LED will never
blink.
D7 Power: This LED is on when power is applied to the NIB
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3
LEDs on the 12523, 12526 and 12603 NIBs
LEDs on the 12523A, 12526A and 12603A NIBs
LEDs on bottom side of PCB
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NETWORK SPECIFIC TROUBLES
ENTRY INDICATES
NW Node Count The programmed configuration for the number of network nodes
doesn’t match the actual number of nodes found on the network.
NN’nnn’ Com Flt
NET NODE ‘nnn’ Fault The panel at node ‘nnn’ is not communicating with its NIB.
NW Nib Com Trb The panel showing this message is not communicating with its NIB.
NW Ring Broken The network is not physically in tact.
NW Forward Link Port 2 of the attached NIB has lost the link with port 1 of the next NIB.
NW Reverse Link Port 1 of the attached NIB has lost the link with port 2 of the previous
NIB.
NW Fatal Network messages are not making their way through the entire
network.
NW Prog Fault The programmed configuration for the network doesn’t match the
hardware configuration of the network.
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IV. WIRING DIAGRAMS
12523A NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD
The 12523 or 12523A Network Interface Board is a module to interface between the MPC-6000 or MPC-
7000 Fire Alarm System Control Unit or the RND-2 Remote Network Display. The NIB mounts to a 6-
gang box, 2” deep minimum. The Faraday 12411 surface backbox or the 12525 surface backbox with
transient suppressor may be used for surface mounting.
12523 / 12523A Dimensions
12525 Dimensions
12523 / 12523A Wiring
Notes:
1.) Units to be installed in accordance with all local codes.
2.) T-Tapping is not allowed. Communication wiring must
be daisy chained from network interface board to
network interface board.
3.) Use Category 5 wire with 3000 feet maximum distance
from network interface module to network interface
module.
4.) 12525 is required when network wiring leaves the
building.
FROM PREVIOUSFROM PREVIOUS
NIB
TO NEXT NIBTO NEXT NIB
FRAME GROUNDFRAME GROUND
FROM MPC-6000 OR
MPC-7000 FIRE
ALARM CONTROL
PANEL OR RND-2
FROM MPC-6000 OR
MPC-7000 FIRE
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL OR
RND-2
TO MPC-6000 OR
MPC-7000 FIRE
ALARM CONTROL
PANEL OR RND-2
TO
MPC-6000
OR
MPC-7000 FIRE
ALARM CONTROL
PANEL OR RND-2
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12525 LINE SURGE SUPPRESSOR
The 12525 is a data line Surge Suppressor and is required when networking from building to building
using Category 5 wiring. The 12525 Surge Suppressor comes mounted in a surface backbox and can be
used with a 12523A or 12526A Network Interface Board for mounting.
Notes:
1.) Units to be installed in accordance with all local
codes.
2.) T-Tapping is not allowed. Communication wiring
must be daisy chained from network interface board to
network interface board.
3.) Use Category 5 wire with 3000 feet maximum distance
from network interface module to network interface
module.
Step 1.) Installation is to be done by qualified
personnel who have thoroughly read and
understood this instruction sheet.
Step 2.) Disconnect BATTERY and AC prior to
working on equipment.
Step 3.) Mount 6-gang backbox as required (see
mounting below).
Step 4.) Attach conduit and run wires as required.
Step 5.) Attach unit to backbox, using four #6 x ½”
screws.
Step 6.) Apply power to system.
Step 7.) Check for proper operation of functions.
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12526A NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD WITH
ISOLATED RS232 PORT
The 12526 or 12526A Network Interface Board with an isolated RS232 port is for hooking up a printer or
computer to the network. The NIB mounts to a 6-gang box, 2” deep minimum. The Faraday 12411
Surface Backbox or the 12525 Surface Backbox with Transient Suppressor may be used for surface
mounting.
12526 / 12526A Dimensions
12525 Dimensions
12526 / 12526A Wiring
Notes:
1.) Units to be installed in accordance with all local codes.
2.) T-Tapping is not allowed. Communication wiring must
be daisy chained from network interface board to
network interface board.
3.) Use Category 5 wire with 3000 feet maximum distance
from network interface module to network interface
module.
4.) 12525 is required when network wiring leaves the
building.
FRAME GROUNDFRAME GROUND
FROM MPC-6000 OR
MPC-7000 FIRE
ALARM CONTROL
PANEL OR RND-2
FROM MPC-6000 OR
MPC-7000 FIRE
ALARM CONTROL
PANEL OR RND-2
TO PRINTER OR COMPUTERTO PRINTER OR COMPUTER
TO NEXT NIBTO NEXT NIB
FROM PREVIOUSFROM PREVIOUS
NIB
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12603A NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD
The 12603 or 12603A Network Interface Board is a module to interface between the MPC-6000 or MPC-7000 Fire
Alarm System Control Unit and the FARADAY MPC-NET2 Network. The NIB mounts inside the MPC-6000 cabinet.
Notes:
1.) Units to be installed in
accordance with all local
codes.
2.) T-Tapping is not allowed!
Communication wiring must
be daisy chained from
network interface board to
network interface board.
3.) Use Category 5 wire with a
3000 feet maximum
distance from network
interface module to network
interface module.
4.) 12525 is required when
network wiring leaves the
building.
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12535 and 12536 FIBER CONVERTER BOARD
The 12535 Multimode Fiber Converter and 12536 Single Mode Fiber Converter Boards are for allowing the 12523A,
12526A and 12603A Network Interface Boards to use fiber connections.
For 12535 Multimode Fiber Converter:
1.) Install on NIB, carefully aligning pins on Converter with headers on NIB.
2.) Connect wiring to Fire Alarm Panels, computers, or printers as described earlier in the wiring diagram section.
3.) Attach Duplex fiber to Converter using the ST connectors on the Converter
For the 12536 Single Mode Converter:
1.) Install on NIB, carefully aligning pins on Converter with headers on NIB.
2.) Connect wiring to Fire Alarm Panels, computers, or printers as described earlier in the wiring diagram section.
3.) Attach Duplex fiber to Converter using the SC connectors on the Converter
12523 / 12523A / 12603 / 12603A Network Interface Board
w/Fiber Converter Boards
12526 / 12526A Network Interface Board
w/Fiber Converter Boards
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