Mircom Flex-Net Phase II User guide

Flex-Net Phase II
Application Guide
LT-6045 Rev. 1
October 2012
Application Guide

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1.0 Purpose 7
2.0 Ethernet Port Usage 8
2.1 Wiring/IP Settings .......................................................................................................... 8
3.0 Web Server 9
3.1 Web Browser Setup ....................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Using the Web Server .................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Queue Status ................................................................................................................. 10
3.2.2 Panel Info ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.3 CPU Status .................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.4 Alarm Logs ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.5 General Logs ................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.6 Live Trace ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.7 Network Status - TCP .................................................................................................... 13
3.2.8 Network Status - UDP .................................................................................................... 13
3.2.9 Network Status - ARP, Route and Devices .................................................................... 14
3.2.10 Current Level ................................................................................................................. 15
4.0 BACnet 16
4.1 Flex-Net Configuration for BACnet ................................................................................ 17
4.2 CAS BACnet Explorer .................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Visual Test Shell ............................................................................................................ 22
4.3.1 Configuring Device, Port and Name Settings ................................................................ 22
4.3.2 Setting up Filters ............................................................................................................ 23
4.3.3 Acknowledging Alarms ................................................................................................... 23
4.3.4 Monitoring Objects ......................................................................................................... 23
4.4 Wireshark ....................................................................................................................... 24
5.0 Job Details XML Report 25
5.1 Generating an XML Report ............................................................................................ 25
6.0 Mass Notification System Introduction 26
7.0 Boolean Equations for Mass Notification 28
7.1 Advanced Logic Editor ................................................................................................... 28
7.1.1 Device Status ................................................................................................................. 29
7.1.2 Eligible Input List ............................................................................................................ 29
7.1.3 Equation Dialog Box ...................................................................................................... 30
7.1.4 Comment Box ................................................................................................................ 30
7.2 Advanced Logic Example .............................................................................................. 30
7.2.1 Objective ........................................................................................................................ 30
7.2.2 Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 30

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8.0 Digital Messages 32
9.0 Relay Pulsing 34
9.1 Relay Pulsing Sequence ................................................................................................ 34
9.2 Producing a Relay Pulsing Sequence ............................................................................ 34
10.0 Zone Latching 36
10.1 Zone Latching Sequence ............................................................................................... 36
10.2 Producing a Zone Latching Sequence ........................................................................... 37
11.0 Autonomous Control Unit and Local Operating Consoles 38
11.1 Broadcast Priority ........................................................................................................... 38
11.2 ACU and LOC Configuration .......................................................................................... 38
11.3 ACU Operation ............................................................................................................... 40
11.4 LOC Operation ............................................................................................................... 40
12.0 Firmware Loading 41
12.1 Main Board Firmware ..................................................................................................... 41
12.2 Audio Card Firmware ..................................................................................................... 41
12.3 Quad-Loop Adder Firmware ........................................................................................... 42
12.4 RAXN-LCD and RAXN-LCDG Firmware ........................................................................ 42
13.0 Configuration Loading 43
14.0 Hardware Layouts 44
14.1 Display Modules ............................................................................................................. 44
14.2 Paging and Fire Fighter Telephone Modules ................................................................. 45
14.3 Adder Modules ............................................................................................................... 45
14.4 BBX-1024 Fire Node Backbox ....................................................................................... 46
14.5 BBX-1072 Fire Node Backbox ....................................................................................... 46
14.6 BB-5008 Fire Node Backbox .......................................................................................... 47
14.7 BB-5014 Fire Node Backbox .......................................................................................... 48
14.8 BBX-FXMNS Mass Notification Node Backbox ............................................................. 50
14.9 QBB-5000XT Audio Signaling Cabinet .......................................................................... 51
14.10 FX-LOC Local Operating Console ................................................................................. 52
Appendix A: Hardware Changes .................................................................................... 53
Appendix B: Using the Configurator ............................................................................... 56

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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe the major changes from the Flex-Net Phase I Fire
Alarm Control System to the Flex-Net Phase II Fire Alarm Control System. It is intended
primarily for application engineers who build and configure these fire alarm control systems.
Familiarity with the Flex-Net Phase I Fire Alarm Control System is assumed. The following
topics will be discussed:
• Ethernet Port Usage for Network Capability
• Setting up and using a Web Server
• BACnet implementation and functionality
• Mass Notification System implementation and functionality
• Use of Boolean Equations to operate Virtual Zones
• Voice Evacuation and Digital Message Preparation
• Relay Pulsing
• Zone Latching
• Autonomous Control Unit (ACU) and Local Operating Consoles (LOCs)
• Firmware Loading
• Configuration Loading
• Hardware Layouts

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Ethernet Port Usage
2.0 Ethernet Port Usage
The Flex-Net FACP has built in network capability which can connect to larger networks via
Ethernet. This capability allows for further annunciation and control of the system through the
Open Graphical Network (OpenGN) software, the integrated web server and Building
Automation and Control Networks (BACnet) software. It is recommended that connections
only be made to secure networks.
2.1 Wiring/IP Settings
An Ethernet connection can be found in each node on the main board (MD-871A). The port is
labelled P7 and can be found in the bottom left corner of a mounted board. An Ethernet cable
can be connected from here directly to the required network through a router or switch.
Each node connected directly to the network requires its own Internet Protocol (IP) address to
identify it. The IP address must be unique to the node and it must not be used by any other
terminal or device on the network. This information is configured in the job file using the
configurator. Refer to the figure below.
In the configurator select the node from the Job Details tree on the left to display the Network
Node Info on the right. Each node requires a separate reserved static IP. Enter the IP address,
subnet mask and default gateway to complete the required networking information. The
subnet mask is a number that combined with the IP address identifies which network segment
the node resides on. The default gateway is the address of the router that the node connects
to. Contact your network administrator if you require assistance setting up a reserved static IP
or inputting correct values for the subnet mask and default gateway.
To allow an application, such as OpenGN or BACnet explorer, to connect and receive events
ensure that the check box "Run TCP Services" is selected.
To actively monitor the Ethernet connection for connectivity scroll down and select the
"Supervise Ethernet Connection" check box. This will create a trouble event if the node does
not detect an Ethernet connection.

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Web Server
3.0 Web Server
The web server feature allows monitoring of the system remotely using any PC that resides on
the same network as the FACP. The web server displays much of the same information that
appears on any annunciator connected to the FACP.
3.1 Web Browser Setup
Before this feature can be accessed the job file must be configured to include the network
information described above in 2.1 Wiring/IP Settings and the "Run Web Services" check box
needs to be selected. If this box is greyed out then a CodeMeter key must be used to activate
a license using the Import Web Services button. A user name and password may also be set
in the configuration job file under the Network Node Info. If a user name and password are not
set the user name will be "admin" and the password will be "mircom" by default.
For optimal performance use the Internet Explorer browser version 6 or later, although other
web browsers are also supported. The web browser used to access the server must be set to
not cache web pages. Requiring the browser to request new information each time the server
page is accessed will ensure that the browser will not display old information that may be out
of date. To remove web site caching in Internet Explorer:
1. Go to the browser's menu bar and select Tools, then select Internet Options at the
bottom of the drop down menu. The Internet Options dialogue box appears.
2. Under the General tab there is a section called Browsing History. From the Browsing
History section press the Settings button. A Temporary Internet Files and History
Settings dialogue box appears.
3. This dialogue box offers several options for when to check for newer versions of stored
pages. Select "Every time I visit the webpage" and press OK.
To access the webpage in an Internet Explorer web browser:
1. Enter the IP assigned to the specific panel followed by "/index.html" in the address bar.
For example if the IP address was “192.168.0.1” the full address would be “192.168.0.1/
index.html”.
2. Press enter and a prompt to enter the user name and password appears.
3. Enter the user name and password and press enter. The FACP can now be monitored
remotely.
3.2 Using the Web Server
The Web Server displays multiple pages that provide various types of information about the
function and operation of the Flex-Net system. In addition, there is information that is primarily
intended for network administrators. It allows them to access the Flex-Net system remotely for
monitoring or troubleshooting purposes. Each of these pages are described below with
accompanying screenshots.

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Web Server
3.2.1 Queue Status
The Queue Status selection under Panel Info/Status displays the Display Queue Status page.
The Display Queue Status page shows the alarm, supervisory, trouble and monitor queues. To
browse through these queues press the corresponding button to display the list of events.
3.2.2 Panel Info
The Panel Info selection under Panel Info/Status displays the Advanced Panel Info page. The
Advanced Panel Info page shows information about the CPUs connected to each node in the
system including firmware version and the current job via the GUID.

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Web Server
3.2.3 CPU Status
The CPU Status selection under Panel Info/Status displays the Configuration Status: Types
page. This page shows a list of the nodes that comprise the Flex-Net system. For each node
the CPUs that are in use are indicated by a CPU number beside their associated node.
3.2.4 Alarm Logs
The Alarm Logs selection under System Logs displays the Alarm Log page. This page
displays the list of all Alarms that occur including network and system restarts. This log can be
saved to a file or printed using the appropriate buttons at the top of the page. Note that there is
a delay of a few minutes before the logs update, they are not updated in real time.

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Web Server
3.2.5 General Logs
The General Logs selection System Logs displays the Event Log page. This page displays a
list of all events that occur including troubles and alarms/ This log can be saved to a file or
printed using the appropriate buttons at the top of the page. Note that there is a delay of a few
minutes before the logs update, they are not updated in real time.
3.2.6 Live Trace
The Live Trace selection under Debug displays a page that can be used by developers to
remotely monitor and debug the Flex-Net system. The type of trace can be selected from the
drop down menus and the level of the trace can be set by using the Toggle Trace button.
Press Get Trace to initiate the trace. The trace data can be saved or printed using the Save
Trace and Print Trace buttons respectively.