Notifier VGM NION UniNet 2000 User manual

UniNet 2000
VGM NION Instruction Manual
VGM NION
Document 52002
09/11/02 Rev A
Version 2
52002:A ECN 02-232
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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 capabil-
ity–can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a sys-
tem, however, does not assure protection against property dam-
age 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 Protec-
tion Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's recom-
mendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations
contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detec-
tors, which is made available at no charge to all installing deal-
ers. 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 adequate
warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons:
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 reaching
thedetector.
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 ex-
cellent 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 be-
fore 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
installationby 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 com-
ply with the limits for class A computing device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is designed to pro-
vide 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.
CanadianRequirements
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
Foreword ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Section One: Description and Installation ..................................7
1.1 Description of the NION-SPB ............................................................................................ 7
Figure 1-1: System Architecture Diagram...................................................................................... 7
Figure 1-2: NION-SPB Board Layout ............................................................................................
1.2 NION-SPB Connectors ....................................................................................................... 9
1. Required Components ....................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Cabinet Mounting Information ......................................................................................... 9
Figure 1-3: NION Stand-Alone Enclosure Mounting Hole Layout ............................................... 10
1.5 NION-SPB Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................................. 10
Figure 1-4: NION LEDs .............................................................................................................. 10
1.6 NION Power Requirements ............................................................................................. 11
Figure 1-5: TB5 Power Connection ............................................................................................. 11
1.7 Relay output - Fault Annunciation .................................................................................. 11
1.8 SMX Network Connection ................................................................................................ 11
Figure 1-6: NION Fault Annunciation ........................................................................................ 11
Figure 1-7: SMX Transceivers: FTXC-PCA and FTXC-PCB ........................................................... 12
Figure 1- : FTXC-PCA Transceiver Wiring ................................................................................... 12
1.9 Connections to the VGM NION ........................................................................................ 1
Figure 1-9: VGM NION Network Connection to Vista Gateway Module .................................... 13
1.10 Software Replacement/Upgrade Installation ............................................................... 1
Figure 1-10: NION Software Replacement ................................................................................. 13
Section T o: The VGM NION Explorer Plug-In ..........................15
2.1 NION Description ............................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Establishing Communication Between the VGM NION and the Network ..................... 15
Figure 2-1: NION-SPB Bind Pin ..................................................................................................15
Figure 2-2: Enrolling a VGM NION ............................................................................................ 16
Figure 2-3: Enrolling Additional VGM NIONs, Step 2 ................................................................. 17
2. Plug-In Selection and Configuration............................................................................... 18
Figure 2-3: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form ..................................................... 1
2.4 Mapping Plug-ins With NIONs ........................................................................................ 19
Figure 2-4: Network Configuration Window ............................................................................... 19
2.4 Launching the VGM Explorer .......................................................................................... 20
Figure 2-5: VGM NION-Related Workstation Device Icons ......................................................... 20
2.5 VGM NION Features ........................................................................................................ 20
2.6 VGM NION Operation .....................................................................................................21
Figure 2-6: Vista Gateway Module Properties ............................................................................. 21
Figure 2-7: VGM Right-Click Menu Options ............................................................................... 22
Figure 2- : Partition Property and Status Display ........................................................................ 22
Figure 2-9: Partition Status Commands....................................................................................... 23
Supported Event Codes ................................................................................................................ 24
Supported Device Types ............................................................................................................... 24
Index........................................................................................25
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Fore ord
T e contents of t is manual are important and must be kept in close proximity of t e ardware. If building owner-
s ip is c anged, t is manual and all ot er testing and maintenance information must also be passed to t e current
owner of t e facility. A copy of t is manual was s ipped wit t e equipment and is also available from t e manu-
facturer.
T is equipment as been designed to comply wit standards set fort by t e following regulatory agencies:
NFPA Standards
 National Fire Protection Association Standards 72.
 National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
Other
 Requirements of t e Local Aut ority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ).
WARNING: Improper installation, maintenance, and lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction.
Introduction
T e VGM NION is a plug-in component of t e UniNet Workstation. It allows a workstation to view events and
ot er data originating from Vista 128B, Vista 128FB, or Vista 120 panels manufactured by ADEMCO.
T is system is suitable for proprietary systems listed under:
 NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary Service.
UniNet consists of grap ical workstations monitoring and controlling local or remote twisted pair or fiber optic
networks. Remote network monitoring is ac ieved t roug t e use of a Building Communications Interface (BCI),
w ic as a maximum capacity of 32 nodes. Eac Local Area Server (LAS) as a maximum capacity of 200
nodes, using twisted pair or fiber-optic cabling. A twisted pair network topology (FT-10) may be a maximum lengt
of 6000 feet per network segment wit no T-taps, allowing communications between 64 nodes in eac segment.
In addition, FT-10 allows dedicated runs of 8000 feet point-to-point or multiple T-taps wit in 1500 feet of any
ot er node on t e segment. Fiber-optic cable runs can be configured in eit er a bus or ring topology wit up to
8db of attenuation between nodes. T e network is supervised for s orts, opens and node failures as dictated in
Style 4 wiring.
T e network power is 24 VDC nominal and receives operating power from a power limited, filtered source listed for
use wit fire protective signaling units.
Network Installation Manual 51565 UniLogic 51573
UniNet Workstation 51566 BCI ver. 3-3 51569
System Utilities 51596 UniNet Event Manager 51572
UniNet Local Area Server 51570 UniNet Wide Area Server 51571
Related Documentation
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1.1 Description of the NION-SPB
T e NION-SPB (Network Input Output Node) is t e interface used to connect Vista 128B, 128FB or 120 panels to
t e UniNet network. All of t e system components are based on LonWorks (Local Operating Network) tec -
nologies. T e NION-SPB provides transparent or interpreted communications between t e Workstation and control
panels. Unless ot erwise noted, full control capabilities are available for eac interface. C eck specific connec-
tions for details.
T e NION connects two LonWorks networks and provides a single, two-way communication c annel for data
w en connected to a Vista Gateway module. T e LonWorks network interface used by t e NION-SPB accepts
an FTXC style transceiver, w ic is sold separately.
T e NION mounts in a NISCAB-1 enclosure (sold separately) wit conduit knockout.
Workstation
Local Area Server
NION-SPB
( GM NION)
Section One: Description and Installation
1
Figure 1-1: System Architecture Diagram
ista Gateway
Module ( GM)
ista Control Panel
NOTE: This NION is only compatible with UniNet
.1 Service Pack and later Workstation software.
Echelon
Keypad Loop
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Figure 1-2: NION-SPB Board Layout
3 Lithium
Battery
J1 Header for Echelon
Network Transceiver
Application PLCC
SW2 Network
Binding Button
SW1 Reset
Button
Network Communication
PLCC
SMX Transceiver
Standoff Mounting
Holes
Chassis
Ground
{
Diagnostic LEDS
GND +24VDC
Power Input (TB5)
TB6-Relay Output
U24
BT1
U6
TB1-Serial Interface A
NOTES: It is recommended that the installer conform to local code requirements when
installing all wiring. All power connections must be non-resettable. Refer to the
current Notifier catalog for specific part numbers and ordering information for each
NION.
To avoid damage to hardware, always remove power from the NION before making
any changes to switch settings and removing or installing option modules, SMX network
modules and software upgrade chips.
Always observe ESD protection procedures.
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1.2 NION-SPB Connectors
Power Connector (TB5) - +24VDC input power connector.
TB6 - Relay output; bot Normally Open/Normally Closed are available.
TB1 - Standard terminal block style port for EIA-232 connection to serial c annel A.
Echelon Network Transceiver Connector(J1) - Pin connection eader for SMX Transceiver.
Reset Pin (SW1) - Resets t e NION and restarts t e software.
Bind Pin (SW2) - Sends a message to t e Local Area Server requesting to be added to t e network.
Battery Terminal (BT1) - 3V Lit ium battery terminal.
Network Communication PLCC (U24) - T e flas module t at specifies t e network transceiver.
Application PLCC (U6) - T e flas module t at contains t e application software.
Environmental Requirements
T e NION-SPB can be installed in t e following environmental conditions:
 Temperature range of 0ºC to 49ºC (32°F - 120°F).
 93% umidity non-condensing at 30ºC (86°F).
1.4 Cabinet Mounting Information
NISCAB-1 Installation
T e NION-SPB board can be mounted stand-alone in a single node enclosure, t e NOTIFIER® NISCAB-1, w ere
power is supplied by t e monitored equipment or an external source. T e NISCAB-1enclosure is provided wit
door and key lock.
Mounting the enclosure to its wall position
1) Use t e provided key to unlock t e enclosure cover.
2) Remove t e enclosure cover.
3) Mount t e enclosure to t e wall. Refer to t e enclosure mounting ole layout in Figure 1-3.
1.3 Required Components
 NION-SPB
 SMX Transceiver (FTXC)
 Software kit for VGM NION interface
 Enclosure (NISCAB-1)
T e following paragrap s describe all required and optional components used to assemble a functional VGM
NION. All of t e items described must be ordered separately.
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Figure 1-3: NION Stand-Alone Enclosure Mounting Hole Layout
W en mounting single NION boards in
t is enclosure, be sure to use t e
inboard set of four mounting studs.
1.5 NION-SPB Diagnostic LEDs
T e NION-SPB as 6 diagnostic LEDs:
Service LED - Indicates binding status of node on Ec elon network.
 Slow blink indicates NION not bound.
 Off indicates NION bound.
 On indicates nonrecoverable error.
Network Status - Indicates status of Ec elon network interface.
 Slow blink indicates network operation normal.
 Off indicates network interface not functioning.
 Fast blink indicates a network communication error.
Network Packet - Blinks briefly eac time a data packet is received or transmitted on t e Ec elon network.
Serial 2 - Application specific indicator of serial port activity (port 2).
Serial 1 - Application specific indicator of serial port activity (port 1).
NION Status - Indicates status of t e NION.
 Rapid blinking indicates proper NION operation.
 On or Off indicates critical error and t at t e NION is not functioning.
Figure 1-4: NION LEDs
Service
Network Status
Network Packet
Serial 2
Serial 1
NION Status
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1.7 Relay output - Fault Annunciation
TB6 on t e NION-SPB board is used to annunciate a
trouble condition; Normally Open and Normally Closed
contacts are available. T e trouble relay will activate
w en t e VGM NION cannot communicate wit eit er
t e VGM or t e Ec elon server.
1.6 NION Po er Requirements
T e NION-SPB requires +24VDC @ 250 mA nominal and battery backup in accordance wit local code require-
ments. It can be powered by any power limited source t at is UL listed for use wit fire protective signaling units.
T e NION is equipped wit a +3VDC lit ium battery for data backup during low power conditions. T e VGM
NION is powered by external +24VDC supply at TB5.
Figure 1-5: TB5 Po er Connection
(-) Ground (+) 24 DC
TB5
TB6
1.8 SMX Net ork Connection
T e UniNet facilities monitoring system is distributed via a LonWorks network. T is ig -speed network allows
communication between field nodes and a Local Area Server or a BCI. NION modules provide t e communica-
tion links between monitored equipment and t e network.
J1 SMX Connection
A twisted pair of wires is used for data transmission between a Vista Gateway Module and t e VGM NION con-
necting to t e UniNet network. T e FTXC transceiver is used for FT-10 (Free Topology) wire bus and star
network configurations.
T e wire must be twisted pair cable, UL listed for use in a power-limited fire-detection system (if used in conjunction
wit a fire monitoring network), and riser, plenum, or non-plenum cable, according to local fire alarm wiring
codes.
NOTES: Use only wire for power limited systems. Power limited wire runs use type FPLR,
FPLP, FPL or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
NOTE: All non-fiber network connections are transformer isolated making all network
communication immune to ground fault conditions. Therefore, no ground fault supervision of
the Echelon network is required or provided.
Figure 1-6: NION Fault Annunciation
NC COM NO
TB6
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FTXC-PCA and FTXC-PCB Network Transceivers
W en used by t e FTXC transceiver, FT-10 allows up to 8,000 feet (2438.4 m) per segment in a point-to-point
configuration, up to 6,000 feet (1828.8 m) per segment in a bus configuration, or up to 1,500 feet (457.2 m) per
segment in a star configuration. Eac segment can support 64 nodes, and wit routers, t e system can be ex-
panded up to 200 nodes.
Data A
Data B
Twisted Pair
FTXC-PCA
Figure 1-8: FTXC-PCA Transceiver Wiring
FTXC-PCB
FT-10 Transceiver
Header Connection
Electrical Termination
Jumper
Data B
Data A
FTXC-PCA
FT-10 Transceiver
Header Connection
Electrical Termination
Jumper
Data A
Data B
Figure 1-7: SMX Transceivers: FTXC-PCA and FTXC-PCB
For more information on
termination settings, refer
to the Network Installation
manual, 51539.
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1.9 Connections to the VGM NION
T e NION must be connected to t e Vista Gateway Module. Connect Ec elon wires from t e network transceiver
on t e NION to terminals seven and eig t on t e VGM.
GM NION
(NION-SPB)
SMX transceiver
ista Gateway Module
1.10 Soft are Replacement/Upgrade Installation
W en replacing or upgrading t e software and network PLCCs, execute t e following steps:
1. Disconnect all power to t e NION-SPB. IMPORTANT: Always exercise ESD precautions when
irectly han ling the NION-SPB or any other har ware.
2. Place t e flas modules in t eir respective sockets according to t e figure below. Orient t e notc on t e
c ip wit t e notc in t e socket.
3. Re-apply power to t e NION.
Network Communication PLCC (U24)
Application PLCC (U6)
Figure 1-10: NION Soft are Replacement
NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems. Power limited wire
runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
Figure 1-9: VGM NION Net ork Connection to Vista Gate ay Module
B
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Figure 2-1: NION-SPB Bind Pin
Section T o: The VGM Explorer Plug-In
2
2.1 NION Description
T e VGM NION is a protocol conversion platform t at interfaces t e UniNet facilities monitoring network to t e
Vista Gateway Module. T e VGM in turn interfaces directly to ADEMCO Vista 128B, 128FB or 120 security/fire
panels over its proprietary keypad loop. T e VGM NION translates security/fire system events received from t e
VGM into UniNet protocol, and likewise converts UniNet commands into native VGM protocol to control t e
panel.
2.2 Establishing Communication Bet een the VGM NION and the Net ork
Follow t e steps below to establis communication between t e VGM NION and t e network:
1. After installing t e NION ardware and making all wiring connections, bind t e VGM NION to t e
Ec elon network by pressing t e bind pin on t e board. Once t is is done, a NION device icon will be
autocreated on t e Workstation screen.
SW2 Bind Pin
2. At t e Workstation, verify t at t e VGM plug-in is configured as a VGM NION type, and t at t e Worksta-
tion as node control. For details on manual Plug-In configuration, refer to section 2.3.
3. Launc t e Plug-In from a rig t-click pop-up menu of a VGM-related device icon (e.g., t e NION icon
created in Step 1).
4. Connect t e Vista Gateway Module to t e Ec elon network.
For more details on adding and binding
NIONs, refer to the Local Area Server
instruction manual.
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Local Area Server
Echelon Twisted Pair
NOTE: This connection must be
severed while enrolling additional
GMs. After GMs are enrolled, this
can be reconnected, and the network
will re-establish communication with the
bound GM NION.
GM NION
Node 001,
Bound
ista Gateway
Module 002,
enrolled, connected
ista 128B
Security Panel
ADEMCO
Keypad
GM NION
Node 003,
Unbound
GM NION
Node 005,
Unbound
Keypad Loop
Figure 2-2: Enrolling a VGM NION
5. From t e plug-in, rig t click on t e VGM represented in t e tree
and select Enroll from t e pop-up menu. T e VGM NION will
t en establis communication wit t e connected VGM. After
t e enroll command completes, left-click on t e VGM entry on
t e tree to refres t e display. T e Status and Neuron ID
properties of t e VGM will be updated in t e plug-in window to
reflect a successful enrollment. Refer to Figure 2-6 to see an
example of w at an enrolled VGM NION looks like.
6. IMPORTANT: If more VGM NIONs are to be added to the
network, any previo sly bo nd VGM NIONs and VGMs
m st first be disconnected from the network before adding the new VGM(s). This can be done
by powering them down or removing their Echelon connection.
When new VGM NIONs are bo nd at the Server, they m st be incremented in twos, e.g., if the
first VGM is Node 1, the next one m st be defined as Node 3, then Node 5, etc.
7. Once bound VGMs are disconnected, repeat steps one t roug six for all additional VGMs.
8. Reconnect all bound VGM NIONs and VGMs to t e network.
9. For eac VGM NION, t e system administrator must configure t e keypad address and user ID in t e
plug-in before t e system can be used. See section 2.6.
ista Gateway
Module 004, not
enrolled
ista Gateway
Module 006, not
enrolled
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Figure 2-3: Enrolling Additional VGM NIONs, Step 2
Local Area Server
Echelon Twisted Pair
GM NION
Node 001,
Bound,
Disconnected
ista Gateway
Module 004,
enrolled, connected
ista 128B
Security Panel
ADEMCO
Keypad
GM NION
Node 003,
Bound
GM NION
Node 005,
Unbound
Keypad Loop
NOTE: No e 001 is now boun but it must be
isconnecte before enrolling the next VGM. If VGM
NIONs are allowe to remain on the network when
enrolling another VGM, the network monitoring system
will not function properly.
ista Gateway Module
002, enrolled,
disconnected
ista Gateway
Module 006,
not enrolled
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2.3 Plug-In Selection and Configuration
Plug-In applications are independently operating software applications t at are linked to specific NION types.
T ey interface wit t e workstation at t e network level. Configuration files act to create new menu options by
defining 'macro' commands or sequences of information for communicating wit specific devices. Configuration
files relate to specific devices, and t eir options are accessed t roug device menu options or macro definitions.
Plug-Ins and configuration files are designed to be configured automatically w en t e network monitoring system
software is installed. T ere may be occasions, owever, w en a plug-in will need to be configured manually. T is
is done using t e NION Plug-In Application Selection and Configuration form. To access t is form, from t e
Workstation, select Workstation Configuration, NION Applications. To configure t e VGM NION Plug-In,
follow t ese steps:
1. Select t e appropriate VGM NION in t e NION Type combo box.
NOTE: The related hardware must be installed to utilize the related features provided by the plug-in.
Menu Items/Commands
Available for Current
Plug-In
Click Here to
Change Current
Linked Plug-In
Figure 2-3: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form
In this example, the
command Arm Away is
pertinent to Security
device types.
Local Area Server and
Wide Area Server are the
two possibilities. If there
is a restriction for the
selected NION, it will be
displayed here.
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2. Click Change... to modify t e current plug-in for t e selected device. T is will access a file selection
dialog s owing t e Plugin directory. Select t e VGM.cfg file and click OK.
3. T e commands associated wit t e selected configuration file will now appear in t e Choose Icon Menus
display. T ese are t e commands t at can now be assigned to a macro function using t e Macro Editor,
or assigned to a Functional Button on t e Floor Plan Display. T ese options will automatically appear
on t e pulldown menu for t e selected device (provided t e current workstation as control of t e device).
Clicking on an available command will cause t e Device Type for Chosen Menu display to s ow w at devices
are affected by t e c osen command. Some commands will affect all device types, ot ers will ave specific types
only. W en creating devices to use plug-in commands be sure t ey are defined as one of t e appropriate types.
W en t e plug-in as been configured, click OK to close t e Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form.
2.4 Mapping Plug-ins With NIONs
In order for plug-in applications to function, t ey must be linked wit t e nodes or devices to w ic t ey corre-
spond. In most cases t is is done automatically, and eac recognized node is linked to t e appropriate plug-in
application.
T ere may be times w en nodes and devices are not automatically read and updated by t e workstation, and links
are not establis ed. T erefore, it is advised t at t is one-time linking process be c ecked w en assigning new
plug-ins, and if t e device type as not been automatically assigned, t en assign it manually. T is can be done in
t e Network Configuration Window. T is window is opened by selecting Tools, Network Administration.
Node
Site
Device
Unassigned
NION Type
Identified
NION Type
Figure 2-4: Net ork Configuration Windo
NOTE: NIONs are often configured through plug-ins. These configuration tools can only be accessed
from the device pop-up menus. Therefore, before any configuration of the NION can be done, a
device must be created for the node.
To obtain information about a specific node, single click on t e desired node,
t en select Edit, Inquire NION Type From Node, and t e NION type will
automatically be displayed. Add Node/Delete Node will add or delete a node
from t e list displayed in t e window. Select Exit w en finis ed.
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2.4 Launching the VGM Explorer
To launc t e VGM Explorer, t e user must first be running t e Workstation and ave at least one VGM NION-
related device icon created on a grap ics screen. For assistance in device creation, see section 3.4.3 in t e
Workstation Manual. To launc t e plug-in, simply rig t click on t e VGM NION device icon, t en select VGM
Explorer from t e pop-up menu. T e application will load and appear on t e screen wit in a few seconds.
ista Panel icon GM NION icon
Partition icons
Figure 2-5: VGM NION-Related Workstation Device Icons
T ere are four ways to direct t e VGM NION to send commands to t e Vista Gateway Modules:
1. Rig t-click device icon popup menus at t e Workstation
2. User-defined macros in t e Workstation
3. UniLogic
4. Rig t-click popup menus at t e VGM plug-in (from t e VGM Explorer screen)
2.5 VGM NION Features
 T e VGM NION supports one Vista Gateway Module used to interface to one Vista panel.
 Vista panels supported are t e Vista 128B, Vista 128FB, and Vista 120.
NOTE: These are what the icons look like when the Workstation
autocreates them. They can be modified and customized by the
site administrator. For details, consult the Workstation manual.
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