Notifier UniNet 2000 Instruction Manual

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Document 51540
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UniNet 2000
Workstation
Installation, Operation,
and Administration Manual
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An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification
capability–can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a
system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec-
tors be located throughout a protected premise following the rec-
ommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's
recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommenda-
tions contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke
Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing
dealers. A study by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated
that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% of all
fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide early
warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or protection
against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or ad-
equate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of rea-
sons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building.
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor
or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or "smoke" from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors be-
cause:
•Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
•Smoke particles may become "cold," stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
•Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets.
•Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reach-
ing the detector.
The amount of "smoke" present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the de-
tectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing cham-
bers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires,
which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-
type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better
than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways
and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detec-
tor is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not pro-
vide adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warn-
ing of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (es-
pecially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions
(caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable mate-
rials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detec-
tors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this
reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested
at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel-
oping fire may damage the alarm system, crippling its ability to
report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if
these devices are located on the other side of closed or partly
open doors or are located on another floor of a building. Any
warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those
who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medication.
Please note that:
•Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
people with conditions such as epilepsy.
•Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the mean-
ing of the signal. It is the property owner's responsibility to
conduct fire drills and other training exercise to make people
aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the proper
reaction to alarm signals.
•In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compat-
ible with the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed
for service with your control panel.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service or
temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone 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 in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards.
At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA 72 shall
be followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt or
high air velocity require more frequent maintenance. A mainte-
nance agreement should be arranged through the local
manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be sched-
uled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes
and should be performed by authorized professional fire alarm
installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections
should be kept.
Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
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WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con-
nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of
power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment
may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules,
or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not
attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is
read and understood.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software
Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 7 after any
programming operation or change in site-specific software. Re-
acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or de-
letion of system components, or after any modification, repair or
adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software func-
tions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In
addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently
affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly
affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must
also be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at
0-49° C/32-120° F and at a relative humidity of 85% RH - 93%
per ULC - (non-condensing) at 30° C/86° F. However, the useful
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic compo-
nents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with a
nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and
indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than
a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
ning-induced transients. Although no system is completely im-
mune from lightning transients and interferences, proper ground-
ing will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring
is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to
nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services
Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or in-
serting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all
cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifica-
tions, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer,
and printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced
terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal re-
moval.
Though designed to last many years, system components
can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive com-
ponents. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed
from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging
to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and
programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
avoid damage to the control panel and associated
equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper
installation by authorized personnel.
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for class A computing device pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,
in which case the user will be required to correct the interfer-
ence at his own expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A
limits for radiation noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-
electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur
le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Com-
munications du Canada.
FCC Warning
Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
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Contents
Workstation ...............................................................................1
Foreword................................................................................................ 12
Introduction............................................................................................ 12
Part 1 Workstation Installation................................................13
Section 1.1: UWS Computer Installation ................................................. 15
1.1.1 Description of the Computer Components ............................................................................. 15
1.1.2 Installation Description........................................................................................................... 16
Figure 1-1: Attaching the PCLB-5 to the Intel Pentium II Computer ............................................ 16
Figure 1-2: Attaching the PCLB-6 to the Intel Pentium III Rack Mountable Computer ............... 17
Figure 1-3: Connecting the Power Cord and Primary AC Power to the HSP-121B ........................ 17
Figure 1-4: Computer UPS Supervision............................................................................................ 18
Figure 1-5: Intel Pentium III Rack Mountable Computer and Peripheral Connections................ 19
Figure 1-6: Intel Pentium II Computer and Peripheral Connections ............................................. 20
1.1.3The Workstation Supervisor ..................................................................................................... 21
Figure 1-7: The WSSUP Board ......................................................................................................... 21
Figure 1-8: Workstation Supervisor DIP Switch Settings ............................................................... 22
1.1.4 Network Hubs .......................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 1-9: The Hub Location on the Network ............................................................................... 23
1.1.5 Screen Savers, Power Management and Screen Resolution ................................................ 24
Figure 1-10: Accessing Taskbar Properties .................................................................................... 24
Figure 1-11: Adding UniNet to the Startup Folder ........................................................................ 24
Section 1.2: Printer Installation ............................................................. 25
1.2.1 General Printer Setup ............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 1-12: PRN Series Serial Cable Wiring Diagram................................................................... 26
1.2.2 Event and Report Printer Setup .............................................................................................. 26
Figure 1-13: The Printers Dialog ...................................................................................................... 26
Section 1.3: Basic Workstation Setup....................................................... 27
1.3.1 Configuring Event Managers and Alarm Servers .................................................................. 27
Figure 1-14: Alarm Server Connections .......................................................................................... 27
Figure 1-15: Alarm Server Connection Fields ................................................................................. 28
Figure 1-16: Event Manager Configuration .................................................................................... 28
Figure 1-17: New Alarm Server Connection ................................................................................... 29
1.3.2 The System Setup Folder ......................................................................................................... 29
Figure 1-18: System Options : General Tab ................................................................................... 29
Figure 1-19: System Options: Printers Tab .................................................................................... 31

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Figure 1-20: System Options: Speech Annunciation Tab ............................................................. 32
Figure 1-21: System Options: Operator Response Tab ................................................................. 32
Figure 1-22: System Options: Operator Features Setup............................................................... 33
Figure 1-23: System Options: Site Information Setup Tab ........................................................... 34
Figure 1-24: System Options: Arm/Disarm Filter Tab ................................................................... 34
Part 2Operation......................................................................35
Figure 2-1: The Workstation Main Screen ...................................................................................... 37
Section 2.1: Basic Workstation Operation............................................... 37
2.1.1 The Workstation Main Screen Tour.......................................................................................... 37
Figure 2-2: The Event Display .......................................................................................................... 38
Figure 2-3: Network Communications ............................................................................................ 39
Figure 2-4: Toolbar - Operator Area ............................................................................................... 39
2.1.2 Logging Into the Workstation.................................................................................................. 40
Figure 2-5: Operator Login .............................................................................................................. 40
Figure 2-6: Operator Login Dialog Box........................................................................................... 40
Section 2.2: Event Handling ................................................................... 41
2.2.1 About Events ............................................................................................................................ 41
2.2.2 Types of Events ......................................................................................................................... 41
2.2.3 Event Handling ........................................................................................................................ 42
Figure 2-7: Event Display Box .......................................................................................................... 42
2.2.4 Configurable Event Counters .................................................................................................. 43
Figure 2-8: Starting Configurable Counters ................................................................................... 43
Figure 2-9: Configurable Counters.................................................................................................. 43
Figure 2-10: Modifying/Adding an Event Type............................................................................... 44
2.2.5 Getting More Information about Events ................................................................................ 44
Figure 2-11: Expanded Event Box .................................................................................................... 44
2.2.6: The View Latest Events and Messages Window ................................................................... 45
Figure 2-12: Latest Events and Messages Window ........................................................................ 45
2.2.7 Armed / Disarmed Points Display .......................................................................................... 46
Figure 2-13: Armed / Disarmed Points Display ............................................................................. 46
Section 2.3: Floor Plan Display .............................................................. 47
2.3.1 Introduction to the Floor Plan................................................................................................. 47
Figure 2-14: Floor Plan Display ........................................................................................................ 47
Figure 2-15: Select Screen Dialog ................................................................................................... 47
2.3.2 Contents of the Floor Plan Display .......................................................................................... 48
Figure 2-16: Sample Pop-up Menu ................................................................................................. 48
Figure 2-17: Sample Information Window ..................................................................................... 49
Figure2-18: Common Tools .............................................................................................................. 49
2.3.3 Keymap .................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 2-19: Overview / Keymap .................................................................................................... 50
2.3.4 Addressable Device Pop-Up Menus ....................................................................................... 51
Figure 2-20: Addressable Device Pop-Up Menus .......................................................................... 51
2.3.5 Symbol Key .............................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 2-21: Symbol Key .................................................................................................................. 52
2.3.6 Linked Information and Guidance Text ................................................................................. 52

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Section 2.4: Advanced Features ............................................................. 53
2.4.1 Monitoring and Control Profiles ............................................................................................. 53
Figure 2-22: Event Monitoring Configuration Dialog..................................................................... 53
Figure 2-23: Control Profile Select Dialog....................................................................................... 54
2.4.2 Function Keys........................................................................................................................... 55
2.4.3 Printing in the Workstation .................................................................................................... 55
2.4.4 History Manager ....................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 2-24: History Manager Main Screen.................................................................................... 56
Figure 2-25: The Event Display ........................................................................................................ 57
2.4.5 Panel Communications ........................................................................................................... 58
Figure 2-26: Panel Communications Session Box .......................................................................... 58
2.4.6 View Member Information Window ........................................................................................ 59
Figure 2-27: View Member Information Window ........................................................................... 59
2.4.7 View Site Information.............................................................................................................. 60
Figure 2-28: View Site Information ................................................................................................. 60
Figure 2-29: View Site Information Menus ..................................................................................... 60
Part 3System Administration...................................................61
Section 3.1: User Management .............................................................. 63
3.1.1 The Member Editor and Member Database .......................................................................... 63
Figure 3-1: The Member Editor Dialog............................................................................................ 63
Figure 3-2: Member Name and Name Format .............................................................................. 64
3.1.2 Member Editor Configuration ................................................................................................. 65
Figure 3-2: Profile Access Editor - Edit Profiles Tab ....................................................................... 65
Figure 3-3: New UDF Dialog ............................................................................................................ 66
Figure 3-4: Profile Access Editor - Edit Fields Tab .......................................................................... 66
Figure 3-5: Modifying a User Defined Field ................................................................................... 66
3.1.3 Security and Security Profiles ................................................................................................. 67
Figure 3-6: Security Profile Maintenance Dialog ........................................................................... 69
3.1.4 Defining Monitor and Control Profiles ................................................................................... 70
Figure 3-7: The Event Monitor Profiles Manager Dialog ............................................................... 70
Figure 3-8: The Control Profiles Configuration Dialog................................................................... 72
Section 3.2: Screen and Site Management.............................................. 73
3.2.1 Screen Structure ...................................................................................................................... 73
3.2.2 Creating a New Site................................................................................................................. 73
Figure 3-9: Add New Site Form ....................................................................................................... 74
3.2.3 Adding and Editing Screens ................................................................................................... 75
Figure 3-10: Add New Screen to Site Form..................................................................................... 75
3.2.4 Other Screen and Site Related Operations ........................................................................... 76
Section 3.3: Graphic and Screen Editing Tools ........................................ 77
3.3.1 Editing Screens ........................................................................................................................ 77
3.3.2 Graphics Toolbox ..................................................................................................................... 78
Figure 3-11: Common Screen Tools ................................................................................................. 78
Figure 3-12: Edit Tab ........................................................................................................................ 78
Figure 3-13: Draw Tab...................................................................................................................... 79

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Figure 3-14: Tools Tab ...................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 3-15: Text Tab ........................................................................................................................ 80
Figure 3-16: Color Tab ...................................................................................................................... 80
3.3.3 Vector Drawing Tools ............................................................................................................... 81
Figure 3-17: Mouse Pointer Tools .................................................................................................... 81
3.3.4 Using Text................................................................................................................................. 84
3.3.5 Importing .BMP and .WMF Files ............................................................................................. 84
3.3.6 Cutting, Copying and Pasting ................................................................................................. 85
3.3.7 Repairing Screens ................................................................................................................... 85
Section 3.4: Device Placement and Configuration................................... 87
3.4.1 Graphic Devices - Description ................................................................................................ 87
3.4.2 Adding Addressable Devices .................................................................................................. 88
Figure 3-18: Addressable Device .................................................................................................... 88
3.4.3 The New Devices Dialog.......................................................................................................... 89
Figure 3-19: New Device Dialog...................................................................................................... 89
Figure 3-20: The Device Library ...................................................................................................... 90
3.4.4 Defining Analog Devices......................................................................................................... 91
Figure 3-21: Analog Input Device Dialog ....................................................................................... 91
Figure 3-22: The Analog Device ...................................................................................................... 92
3.4.5 Adding Sound, Video and Text ............................................................................................... 93
Figure 3-23: The Sound Recorder .................................................................................................... 93
Figure 3-24: The Open Text File Dialog........................................................................................... 94
3.4.6 Navigation and Functional Buttons ....................................................................................... 95
Figure 3-25: Button Link Dialog ...................................................................................................... 95
Figure 3-26: The Navigation Button Library................................................................................... 95
Figure 3-27: Functional Button Configuration Dialog.................................................................... 96
Figure 3-28: The Functional Button Library.................................................................................... 96
3.4.7 Annunciation Icons.................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 3-29: Site Link Dialog........................................................................................................... 97
Figure 3-30: The Site Symbol Library .............................................................................................. 97
3.4.8 Information Labels .................................................................................................................. 98
Figure 3-31: Information Label Link Dialog................................................................................... 98
Figure 3-32: The Information Label Library ................................................................................... 98
3.4.9 Creating a Device Symbol ....................................................................................................... 99
Figure 3-33: Using the Selection Tool to Create a Box ................................................................... 99
3.4.10 Other Device Features ......................................................................................................... 100
Figure 3-34: Device List Report ...................................................................................................... 100
Figure 3-35: The Symbol Key ......................................................................................................... 100
3.4.11 The Effect of Zooming on Devices....................................................................................... 101
Figure 3-36: Setting Icon Zoom Levels.......................................................................................... 101
Section 3.5: System Maintenance ......................................................... 103
3.5.1 Database Management ........................................................................................................ 103
Figure 3-37: Network Configuration Window............................................................................... 105
3.5.2 NodeConfiguration............................................................................................................... 105
3.5.3 Defining Function Keys and Command Buttons.................................................................. 106

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Figure 3-38: Function Key Configuration form............................................................................. 106
Figure 3-39: Function Key Help Bar .............................................................................................. 108
3.5.4 Using Macro Editor ................................................................................................................ 108
Figure 3-40: Command Buttons in the Operator Area ................................................................ 108
Figure 3-41: Macro Editor .............................................................................................................. 108
3.5.5 Guidance Text ........................................................................................................................ 110
Figure 3-42: Guidance Text Reader / Editor ................................................................................. 110
3.5.6 Creating and Assigning Voice Annunciation Files ............................................................... 110
Figure 3-43: Speech Annunciation Tab ......................................................................................... 110
3.5.7 Universal Time Code Editor .................................................................................................... 112
Figure 3-44: Time Code Editor Form.............................................................................................. 112
Figure 3-45: Holiday Codes Form .................................................................................................. 114
3.5.8 Device Test Manager ............................................................................................................. 115
Figure 3-46: Device Test Manager ................................................................................................. 115
Figure 3-47: Device Test Manager ................................................................................................. 115
Part 4Plug-In Applications and Installations .........................117
4.1: Plug-In Installation ...................................................................... 119
4.1.1 Plug-In Selection and Configuration ................................................................................... 119
Figure 4-1: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form..................................................... 119
4.1.2 Mapping Plug-ins With NIONs ............................................................................................. 120
Figure 4-2: Network Configuration Window ................................................................................. 120
4.2: GenFire Plug-In Application ........................................................ 121
4.2.1 GenFire.CFG Configuration File ............................................................................................ 121
4.3: AFP-400/AFC-600 Plug-In Application ......................................... 123
4.3.1 Command Options................................................................................................................. 123
4.4: NION-ENV Plug-in Application...................................................... 125
4.4.1 NION-ENV Configuration and Settings Forms .................................................................... 125
4.4.2 Configuration Options ........................................................................................................... 125
Figure 4-3: NION-ENV Configuration Form.................................................................................. 125
4.4.3 View Current Settings ............................................................................................................ 127
Figure 4-4: View Current Settings Form........................................................................................ 127
4.4.4 HVAC Operation .................................................................................................................... 127
4.5: Reserved ...................................................................................... 129
4.6: Burle Plug-In Application ............................................................. 131
4.6.1 The Burle Plug-In Interface .................................................................................................. 131
Figure 4-5: Burle CCTV NION Plug-In Interface........................................................................... 131
Figure 4-6: Sequencing and Preset Location ............................................................................... 131
Figure 4-7: Burle CCTV NION On-Line Session Dialog ................................................................ 132
4.6.2 UniLogic Applications for the Burle CCTV NION Plug-In .................................................... 132
4.7: Javelin Plug-In Application........................................................... 133
4.7.1 Javelin PTZ and Switcher Plug-Ins....................................................................................... 133
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Figure 4-8: Javelin PRZ Controller Interface ................................................................................ 133
Figure 4-9: Javelin Plug-In Interface............................................................................................ 134
4.7.3 Javelin Video Switcher (JavVid) Plug-In.............................................................................. 134
4.8: Pelco Plug-In Application.............................................................. 137
4.8.1 Pelco CCTV NION Plug-In ..................................................................................................... 137
Figure 4-10: Pelco CCTV NION Plug-In Interface......................................................................... 137
4.8.2 Command Buttons ................................................................................................................. 138
Figure 4-11: The Sequence Dialog ................................................................................................ 138
Figure 4-12: Playing a Macro ........................................................................................................ 138
Figure 4-13: Playing a Macro ........................................................................................................ 138
Figure 4-14: Patterns ..................................................................................................................... 139
Figure 4-15: Presets ....................................................................................................................... 139
4.8.3 UniLogic Applications for the Pelco CCTV NION Plug-In .................................................... 140
4.9: Vicon Plug-In Application ............................................................. 141
4.9.1 Vicon CCTV NION Plug-In ..................................................................................................... 141
Figure 4-16: Vicon CCTV NION Plug-In Interface ........................................................................ 141
4.9.2 CCTV Operation ..................................................................................................................... 141
4.10: NION-2C8M / 16C48M Point Scheduling Plug-In Applications ..... 143
4.10.1 NION-2C8M/16C48MOverview .......................................................................................... 143
Figure 4-17: 2C8M I/O Configuration............................................................................................ 143
Figure 4-18: 16C48M I/O Configuration........................................................................................ 144
Figure 4-19: Time Code Configuration .......................................................................................... 145
4.10.2 Time Codes ........................................................................................................................... 145
4.10.3 Universal Time Codes and Time Code Groups................................................................... 146
Figure 4-20: Holiday Code Configuration ..................................................................................... 146
4.10.4 Functional Properties of the 2C8M / 16C48M..................................................................... 147
4.11: NFN Explorer ............................................................................. 151
4.11.1 NFNExplorerOverview ....................................................................................................... 151
4.11.2 Registering the NFN Explorer with UniNet ........................................................................ 151
4.11.3 Launching the NFN Explorer .............................................................................................. 151
Figure 4-21: Starting the NFN Explorer ......................................................................................... 151
4.11.4 The NFN Explorer ................................................................................................................. 152
4.11.5 Operation............................................................................................................................. 152
4.11.6 Compatible Panels .............................................................................................................. 152
Figure 4-22: The NFN Explorer ....................................................................................................... 152
4.11.7 Editing Panel Properties ..................................................................................................... 153
4.11.8 Detectors .............................................................................................................................. 153
Figure 4-23: Updating Changes ..................................................................................................... 153
Figure 4-24: Detecting Detectors ................................................................................................... 153
4.11.9 Modules ................................................................................................................................ 154
Figure 4-25: Detecting Modules ..................................................................................................... 154
Figure 4-26: Module Controls ......................................................................................................... 154
Figure 4-27: Enable and Disable.................................................................................................... 154
4.11.10 Panels................................................................................................................................. 155

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Related Documentation
Network Installation Manual 51539 UniLogic 51547
Workstation 51540 UniBadge 51549
System Utilities 51592 UniTour 51550
BCI ver. 3-3 51543 NION-ENV Environmental Monitoring 51541
Local Area Server 51544 IRM/IM 51591
Wide Area Server 51545 2DRN 51542
Event Manager 51546 UniGuard Access Control Application 51548
Figure 4-28: Finding Panel Circuits ................................................................................................ 155
4.11.11 Panel Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 156
NFS-640/3030Panels...................................................................................................................... 156
NFS-640/3030 Panels (Cont’d) ....................................................................................................... 157
NFS-640/3030 Panels (Cont’d) ....................................................................................................... 158
NFS-640/3030 Panels (Cont’d) ....................................................................................................... 159
AFP-300/400 Panels ........................................................................................................................ 160
AFP-300/400 Panels (Cont’d) .......................................................................................................... 161
AFP-300/400 Panels (Cont’d) .......................................................................................................... 162
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels ................................................................................................................ 163
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 164
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 165
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 166
AFP1010/AM2020 Panels (Cont’d) .................................................................................................. 167
Appendices Additional System Information ............................169
Appendix A: UniNet Keyboard Shortcuts .............................................. 171
Figure A-1: EDIT MODE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS .......................................................................... 171
Figure A-2: EDIT MODE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS (CONT.) ............................................................ 172
Figure A-3: MISC. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ................................................................................... 172
Appendix B: Pull Down Menu Hierarchy............................................... 173
Appendix C: Terminology Index........................................................... 177
Appendix D: Using Sound Recorder ..................................................... 183
The Sound Recorder ........................................................................................................................ 183
Figure D-1: The Sound Recorder ................................................................................................... 183
Sound Recorder Pull Down Menu Hierarchy.................................................................................. 184
Appendix E: Event Data (Status, Priority, and Color Coding) ................ 187
Figure E-1: Events By Priority (Highest Priority First) ................................................................... 187
Event Data........................................................................................................................................ 187
Figure E-2: Event Color Coding ...................................................................................................... 189
Figure E-3: Event Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 190
Printer Output Format..................................................................................................................... 192
Index ................................................................................................... 193

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Foreword
The contents of this manual are important and must be kept in close proximity of the Workstation. If building
ownership is changed, this manual including all other testing and maintenance information must also be passed to
the current owner of the facility. A copy of this manual was shipped with the equipment and is also available from
the manufacturer.
NFPA Standards
•National Fire Protection Association Standards 72.
•National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
•Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
Underwriters Laboratories U.S. Documents
•UL-864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
•UL-1076 Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems.
•UL-294 Access Control System Units.
Underwriters Laboratories Canada Documents
•CAN/ULC-S524-M91 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems.
•CAN/ULC-S527-M99 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems.
Other
•Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ).
WARNING: Improper installation, maintenance, and lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction.
Introduction
The UniNet Workstation Software is the next step in facility monitoring and control. The software provides extensive
control and monitoring functions for fire, security, and building automation of local and remote sites. The software
is fully customizable in order to adapt to a wide variety of monitoring situations. The software supports multiple
operators and multiple workstations, monitoring all or a portion of local and remote sites.
This system is suitable for proprietary systems listed under:
•NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary Service.
UniNet consists of graphical workstations monitoring and controlling, local or remote twisted pair or fiber optic
networks. Remote network monitoring is achieved through the use of a Building Communications Interface (BCI).
A twisted pair network topology (FT-10) may be a maximum length of 6000 feet per network segment with no T-
taps, allowing communications between 32 nodes in each segment. In addition FT-10 allows dedicated runs of
8000 feet point-to-point or multiple T-taps within 1500 feet of any other node on the segment. FO-10 communi-
cates over fiber-optic cable and can be configured in either a bus or ring topology with up to 8 db of attenuation
between nodes. The network has a maximum system capacity of 200 nodes. The network is supervised for shorts,
opens and node failures as dictated in Style 4 wiring.
The network power is 24 VDC nominal and receives operating power from a filtered, power limited source which is
listed for use with fire protective signaling units.

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1.1
1.1.1 Description of the Computer Components
The following is a list of components common to all computers on the UniNet 2000 network.
Intel Pentium II 400 Computer
•Intel Pentium Computer with:
-Intel Pentium II 400 Mhz CPU.
-128 MB RAM.
-3 GB Hard Drive
•(1) Monitor:
-19"
•(1) Pointing Device:
-Microsoft Serial PS/2 compatible mouse.
•101 key keyboard.
•Workstation Supervisor card.
•Ethernet network interface card.
•Software key.
•PCLB-5
Section 1.1: UWS Computer Installation
The UniNet 2000 network may be comprised of two different UL listed computers. UniNet 2000 is now available
with a rack mount capable UL listed Pentium III computer. These new computers may be used in conjunction with
a UniNet 2000 system using the Intel Pentium II previously offered with UniNet 2000. The following will describe
the installation and configuration of both computers.
Intel Pentium III 800 Computer
•Intel Pentium III Computer with:
-Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz CPU with 512Kb Cache Memory
-256 MB RAM Expandable to 512 MB
-20 GB Hard Drive
•(1) Monitor:
-19"
•(1) Pointing Device:
-Microsoft Serial PS/2 compatible mouse.
•101 key keyboard.
•Workstation Supervisor card.
•Ethernet network interface card.
•Software key.
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Figure 1-1: Attaching the PCLB-5 to the Intel Pentium II Computer
1.1.2 Installation Description
This section describes the procedures for installing the computer system.
Site Requirements
The computer system can be installed in the following environmental conditions:
•Temperature range of 0ºC - 49ºC (32ºF - 120ºF).
•93% humidity non-condensing at 30ºC (86ºF).
Setup
The computer should be placed on a desk or table with the monitor, keyboard, and pointing device. This must be
done in accordance with local code requirements.
Connecting AC Power to the PC Power Supply of UniNet 2000 Computers
AC power must be connected in a permanent manner and enclosed by the included PCLB-5 (Intel Pentium II
computer) or PCLB-6 (Intel Pentium III computer) electrical box. An AC power line protector (HSP-121B) and UPS
are required for each power line on the workstation (CPU and monitor). Attach the AC power line to the CPU per
the following three figures:
PCLB-5
Knockout
Mounting Screws
Power Supply
Socket
Intel Pentium
II
NOTES: The workstation requires 115 VAC, 60Hz primary power.
A UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) which is UL listed for use with fire protective signaling units is
required for each workstation.
The front power switch for the Intel Pentium II computer has been permanently disabled.
Power management options must be disabled in the CPU BIOS and on the monitor, or loss of network
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Figure 1-3: Connecting the Power Cord and Primary AC Power to the HSP-121B
Junction Box
Black
White
Green
Fuse
Power Cord
HSP-121B
Neutral - White
AC - Black
Ground -
Green
Conduit
To 115 VAC, 60
Hz Primary Power
NOTES: The workstation requires 115 VAC, 60Hz primary power.
A UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) which is UL listed for use with fire protective signaling units is
required for each workstation.
The power switch on the back of the Intel Pentium III computer has been disabled and permanently
fixed in the ON psition. A functional power supply switch is located behind the locking front door.
Power management options must be disabled in the CPU BIOS and on the monitor, or loss of network
communication or alarm reporting may result.
Connecting the HSP-121B AC Power Line Protector
The following diagram shows the connections of the HSP-121B. It must be installed on each Multi-Net Manager
computer.
Figure 1-2: Attaching the PCLB-6 to the Intel Pentium III
Rack Mountable Computer
Mounting Screws
PCLB-6
Knockout
Power Supply
Socket
PCLB-6
Cover
Intel Pentium
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Figure 1-4: Computer UPS Supervision
UPS Supervision
Where a workstation or server PC is not ancillary, the use of a supervised 115VAC Uninterruptable Power Supply
(UPS) is required. A networked NION with supervised dry contact inputs must be located within three feet of the
UPS, and wiring must be in conduit. Refer to figures 1-3 for wiring information.
UPS Supervision of Workstation/Server/Monitor/PRN
Used with the Lamarche Mfg. Company Battery Charger A36F-25-48V-ABD1 and Inverter A31-1.5K-48V-A6
Example: NION-
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COM Ports 1 and
2
LPT Port
Software Key
Connection
Echelon PCLTA-20
Monitor
Port
AC Power
Connector
Workstation
Supervisor
RJ-45 Ethernet
Connection
COM Ports 3
and 4
Audio Not
Used
Mouse/Keyboard
Port
USB Ports 1 and
2
NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems.
Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL
or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
Connecting the Computer Peripherals
1) Connect AC power to the AC power connector.
2) Connect the keyboard to the mouse/keyboard port.
3) Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port.
4) Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port.
5) Connect the Echelon PCLTA-20 to the network using the terminal screws (This is only available on comput-
ers with the Local Area Server installed).
6) Connect the software key to LPT-1.
7) For the Event Printer option, connect the Event Printer to the workstation at COM Port 1.
8) For the Graphic Printer option, connect the Graphic Printer into the workstation key at LPT-1.
NOTE: The power switch on the back of the UnInet 2000 Intel Pentium III computer has
been disabled and permanently fixed in the ON position. A functional power supply
switch is located behind the locking front door.
Figure 1-5: Intel Pentium III Rack Mountable Computer
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NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems.
Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL
or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
Connecting the Computer Peripherals
1) Connect AC power to the AC power connector.
2) Connect the keyboard to the keyboard adapter.
3) Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port.
4) Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port.
5) Connect the Echelon PCLTA-20 to the network using the terminal screws (This is only available on comput-
ers with the Local Area Server installed).
6) Connect the software key to LPT-1.
7) For the Event Printer option, connect the Event Printer to the workstation at COM Port 1.
8) For the Graphic Printer option, connect the Graphic Printer into the workstation key at LPT-1.
Figure 1-6: Intel Pentium II Computer and Peripheral Connections
NOTE: The front power switch of the PC has been disabled at the factory by removing the connector
from J8G3 and placing a jumper across pins 1 and 2 of J8G3 on the motherboard.
IMPORTANT: Once the Workstation has been assembled and pow-
ered on, Windows Settings must be configured. Since these settings
affect multiple Multi-Net Manager applications, they are detailed in
a separate manual entitled System Utilities. For the Workstation to
function properly, these instructions must be followed.
AC Power Connector
Workstation
Supervisor
RJ-45 Ethernet
Connection
Monitor Port
PS/2 Mouse Port
Keyboard
Speaker
Connection
COM Port 1
COM Port 2
LPT-1
USB Ports