Notifier ID2net Guide
ID2net Installation &
commissioning
manual
997-448-000-2, Issue 2 July 2004
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
i 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Software Compatibility 1
1.1.1 Software Version 2
2 Functional Description 3
2.1 Network Topology 4
3 Installation 5
3.1 Hardware Requirement 5
3.1.1 Network Gateway Module PCB 5
3.1.2 Fibre optic Interface PCB 5
3.2 Earth Fault Detection 6
3.3 Cable 6
3.3.1 Fibre optic Cable Limits 7
4 Configuring Panels on the Network 8
4.1 Off-line Configuration Tool 8
4.2 A igning Panel to the Network 8
4.2.1 Location Text 10
4.2.2 Repeaters 10
5 rouble Shooting Guide 12
5.1 Fault Me age - Po ible Cau e and
Remedie 12
5.2 Reconfiguration Warning Me age 13
ID2net Installation & Configuration Manual
1 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Introduction
ID2net Intelligent Digital
Delivery Network
1 Introduction
The ID2net Intelligent Digital Delivery network)
designed by NOTIFIER Fire Systems, is an
EN54-compliant, peer-to-peer network which
provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for
small, medium or large fire detection systems.
A number of advantages are offered over
master/slave network configurations:
A significant increase in the number of
panels capable of being networked
Very fast message transmission times
High system robustness
Comprehensive diagnostic tools.
The ID2net offers a wide range of network-wide,
menu-driven control functions, including
disablement, test and detailed status enquiry
that can be carried out at any panel on the
network. Other key features included are:
a. Up to 32 panels/100 nodes per network
capability
b. Single-fault tolerance using simultaneous,
bi-directional message transmission
c. Fast message transmission time
d. Short circuit, open circuit and earth fault
protection per link
e. Verified delivery with automatic re-try if
required
f. Message delivery using token passing -
avoids multiple collisions
g. Predictable network time performance
h. System diagnostics - including on-site
installation/debugging and full network
transmission analysis facilities
i. Use of fibre-optic cables supported.
The ID2net is compatible with the following range
of NOTIFIER Fire Systems fire control panels:
ID3000 Series
1.1 Software Compatibility
The ID2net is compatible with ID3000 Series control
panels with software versions 4.00, or above.
Note: With panel software version 4.14, or later,
refer to the ID3000 Panel Configuration
Manual 997-506-000-X) because of
changes to displays used when
configuring panels and network repeaters.
ID2net Installation & Configuration Manual
2 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Introduction
1.1.1 Software Version
The panel, oop PCB and ID2net software
versions are displayed when performing a
amp Test. Refer to the ID3000 Series
Operating Manual (ref. 997-275).
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
3 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Functional Description
2 Functional Description
The pee -to-pee a chitectu e is based on the
ARCNET® p otocol which is ideally suited to fi e
detection and cont ol applications.
Fundamentally, all netwo k messaging is unde
the cont ol of ARCNETs p op ieta y Invitation-
to-T ansmit (ITT) o token-passing p otocol.
The token-passing method facilitates fast and
p edictable netwo k message t ansmission
times. This p edictable aspect of the token-
passing p otocol is impo tant when the e is a
need to demonst ate that specified netwo king
pe fo mance equi ements can be met.
NOTIFIER Fi e Systems has expanded on this
philosophy by implementing a sepa ate netwo k
between each fi e cont ol panel. Each Netwo k
Gateway Module (NGM) on the ID2net includes
two ARCNET® mic op ocesso s, whe e each
is capable of wo king independently of the othe .
This allows a netwo ked fi e cont ol panel to
communicate simultaneously with the panels
eithe side of it. The d awing at left shows eight
panels netwo ked togethe in a continuous loop
a angement.
It can be seen that, conceptually, total
netwo king of all eight panels is achieved
th ough an a angement of two-node netwo ks
to p ovide the physical inte -panel
communication. Fo example, while panel B
t ansmits/ eceives a message to/f om panel A
it can simultaneously t ansmit/ eceive a
message to/f om panel C. The independent
token passing p otocol between panels A and
B and B and C makes this possible.
E o checking of each message is ca ied out,
using ARCNETs built-in Cyclic Redundancy
Check (CRC), and signal disto tion is emoved
befo e onwa d t ansmission. This
egene ative app oach ensu es the integ ity
of message data, especially ove long
distances. Fu the e o -checking is ca ied out
within the panels.
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
4997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Functional Description
2.1 Network Topology
Fi e cont ol panels MUST be netwo ked as a
complete and continuous loop. A typical
a angement is illust ated at left.
Each ID2net Netwo k Gateway Module (NGM)
(Kit PN: 020-647) can be used with any of the
following netwo k cable options:
a. Conventional, coppe -conducto cables
b. Optical-fib e cables
c. A mixtu e of conventional and optical-fib e
cables.
The ID2net Netwo k PCB is p ovided with two
wi ing connecto s, J1 and J2 (located along
the top edge of the PCB) fo data
inte connection with othe panels using
conventional cables (see example A at left).
A ibbon-cable connecto , J3, p ovided on the
left-hand edge of the Netwo k PCB is used fo
connection to an optional Inte face PCB (Kit
PN: 020-643) when optical-fib e cables a e
used (see example B at left).
If equi ed, the use of a mixtu e of conventional
and optical-fib e cables at each node can be
suppo ted (see example C at left).
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
5 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Installation
3 Installation
One ID2net Netwo k Gateway Module (NGM)
is equi ed fo each fi e cont ol panel. Installation
inst uctions a e p ovided with it. The manual
p ovides all necessa y ID2net configu ation
inst uctions. Connection of conventional,
coppe -conducto cables a e made at this PCB.
If optical-fib e cables a e to be used, an inte face
PCB is equi ed which is fitted adjacent to the
NGM PCB and connects to it via a sho t ibbon
cable ( efe to Section 3.1.2).
3.1 Hardware Requirements
Fo ID3000 Se ies cont ol panels - the ID2net
NGM PCB and Fib e-optic Inte face PCB a e
fitted in the panels main chassis enclosu e.
3.1.1 Network Gateway Module PCB
The Netwo k Gateway Module (NGM) PCB
(PN: 124-312) must be fitted on the ight-hand
side of the main chassis enclosu e. It plugs
di ectly into the P ocesso PCB. Fo details on
fitting the NGM PCB, setting the netwo k
configu ation jumpe links and connecting
exte nal cables, efe to inst uction sheet ( ef.
997-449) supplied with it.
Note: Ensu e jumpe link is fitted at JP7.
3.1.2 Fibre-optic Interface PCB
The Fib e-optic Inte face PCB (PN: 124-319)
is only equi ed whe e optical-fib e cables a e
being used. Fo details on fitting the Fib e-optic
Inte face PCB and setting jumpe links, efe to
inst uction sheet ef. 997-450 supplied with it.
Note: Refe ence to the NGM PCB inst uction
sheet ( ef. 997-449) will be equi ed fo
co ect jumpe link setting when using
optical-fib e cables.
See Note
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
6997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Installation
3.2 Earth Fault Detection
Each GM PCB is fitted with two jumper links,
EF1 and EF2, to enable or disable earth fault
monitoring (copper-conductor cables only) on
each inter-node link. EF1 is used with the
network link through connector J1. EF2 is used
with the network link through connector J2.
Earth fault monitoring is enabled with the link
fitted. To disable earth fault monitoring remove
the link.
Caution: To avoid an earth loop, only one
end of each network link should
have earth fault monitoring
enabled.
Network Gateway Unit (NGU)
If one of the inter-node links is connected to
an GU it must have the appropriate EFD
jumper link fitted. This means that, in some
cases, an GM could have both jumper links
fitted.
Note: DO OT connect two, or more, GUs
together as the link between GUs
cannot be monitored for earth faults.
3.3 Cables
Conventional copper-conductor cable types
can be used for the communication link
between networked nodes.
OTIFIER recommend the use of MICC with
a LSF PVC overcovering, a fire-resilient cable
to BS7629 or PVC/SWA/PVC to BS6387.
Alternatively, for longer inter-node distances
fibre-optic cables may be used - the optional
Fibre-optic Interface PCB (P : 124-319)
available from OTIFIER Fire Systems is also
required. Only one PCB is required per node.
OTIFIER have carried out extensive cable
testing with the ID2net network. Applying the
following guidelines will allow networks to be
installed with cable runs of up to 2000m.
a. Test results show maximum
communication distances ranging from
1000m to 2000m.
b. Different cable cross-sections for the same
make and type of cable were found to give
almost identical results.
c. Doubling-up wires in multi-pair cables
produces shorter operating distances. It is
better to use a single pair and not use the
others to avoid cross talk.
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
7 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Installation
d. Use sc eened cables to comply with the
EMC equi ements and educe the
possibility of exte nal inte fe ence.
The following table lists cables tested and
maximum distances achieved:
Each link in a netwo k may be eithe coppe -
conducto cable o optical fib e.
Caution: To ensure specified performance
use only 2-core, screened cables.
On no account must multi-core
cables be used.
3.3.1 Fibre-optic Cable Limits
The fib e-optic link used by the ID2net netwo k
has the following specification:
a. Connecto style ST
b. Link Duplex (Twin Fib e)
c. Wavelength 820nm
d. Fib e Type Multi-mode
Parameter Min. (dB) Typical (dB)
Optical Powe Budget
50/125µm Fib e 4.2 9.6
Optical Powe Budget
62.5/125µm Fib e 8.0 15
otes:
1Fo a typical 62.5/125 cable, attenuation is
2.8dB/km which gives a typical link length
of 15/2.8 = 5300m.
2Using wo st-case figu es, attenuation of
4.5dB/km gives a link length of:
8/4.5 = 1800m.
3Fo a specific design, substitute the
attenuation figu e fo the fib e to be used
into the calculation.
4Allowance should be made fo any
additional splices o connecto s used.
Cable Type Recommended Max. Test
Operating Distance (m) Distance (m)
Pirelli FP200 Flex 1.5mm2850 1000
Draka Firetuf FDZ2ER (1.5mm2/2.5mm2) 1200 1400
AEI MI 2L1.5 (1.5mm2) 1200 1400
AEI Firetec F2 xxE (1.0mm2/1.5mm2) 1350 1600
Pirelli FP200 Gold 1.5mm21700 2000
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
8997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Network Configuration
4 Configuring Panels on the
Network
When all cables ha e been correctly
terminated at all the panels to be networked
together, each panel must now be configured.
This procedure is performed at every panel
on the network using simple-to-follow, user-
interface menus.
4.1 Off-line Configuration Tool
The ID3000 Off-line Support Tool (PN: 020-
558) is a complete package for off-line
configuration preparation which includes
networking. This is expected to be the normal
method of configuring the network. The
instructions in this manual will allow
configuration if the support tool is una ailable.
4.2 Assigning Panels to the Network
Each panel must ha e a discrete network node
identifier. A node is defined as a point on the
network that can be addressed by any other
point by its identification number. When the
ID2net (Peer to Peer) Configuration menu
screen is displayed for the first time, no
configuration data will exist for any node on the
network. Data is entered at each node in turn,
until all ha e been assigned to the network. This
does not ha e to be done in any particular order.
The network setup menus are accessed
through the Access Le el 3 (Ser ice)
Configuration Menu.
Note: For panel software ersion 4.14, or
abo e, refer to the ID3000 Panel
Configuration Manual (997-506-000-X)
for details.
From the Access Le el 3 menu, use the
pushbutton to scroll down the menu until item
6 Configuration option is highlighted and press
the pushbutton to select it. Alternati ely,
press the pushbutton to select the
Configuration option.
Use the pushbutton to scroll down the
menu until item 5 is highlighted and press the
pushbutton, or push the pushbutton,
to select Network Configuration.
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
9 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Network Configuration
Press the pushbutton (or scroll down until
item 2 is highlighted and press the
pushbutton) to select the ID2net (Peer to Peer)
Configuration option.
Selection of the ID2net Peer to Peer
Configuration option displays the following
tabular-form screen:
The following procedure has to be carried out
at every node on the network. To enter details
for any node, proceed as follows:
Na igate using the pushbutton until you ha e
reached the node which is to be first on the
network. With the cursor placed in the Exist
column, press the pushbutton to add this
panel to the list of panels on the network.
Note: Ticks will be entered into the Exist and
Online columns.
If you add a panel in error, press the
pushbutton a second time to remo e it. Repeat
this procedure for e ery panel on the network
until all ha e been defined.
When you reach the node number you wish to
assign to the panel you are currently working at,
mo e the cursor to the This column and press
the pushbutton. This selection must only
be done once for each panel. If you ha e made
an error, mo e the cursor up or down, using the
and pushbuttons, to the correct node
address and press the pushbutton; this action
will automatically clear the tick from the incorrect
position and place it at the new node selection.
Each panel on the network MUST have a
different node number.
If you want to define a panel as existing but not
yet connected to the network and to suppress
the fault messages that would normally be
generated for a missing panel, mo e the cursor
to the Online column and press the
pushbutton to clear the tick from that column.
It should be noted, howe er, that clearing the
tick from the Online column does not
suppress alarm or fault messages coming
from that panel, only the fault message due to
the panel being missing from the network. If
alarms or faults from the panel are to be
completely suppressed, make sure the tick is
also cleared from the Exist column.
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
10997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Network Configuration
4.2.1 Location Text
To enter a panel location description, use the
pushbutton to mo e the cursor to the
Location column. Press the pushbutton
to display the text editing screen. Enter the
desired text for the panel (up to 32 characters
- including spaces - are permissable).
Note: How to use the text editor is described
in the ID3000 Series Panel
Configuration Manual (ref. 997-276).
Press the pushbutton to sa e the text entry.
The tabular-form screen is re-displayed with
the entered text highlighted now in the
Location column.
Once all data for that node has been entered,
this operation will ha e to be repeated at ALL
other stations on the network.
4.2.2 Repeaters
Note: This procedure is described assuming
that you are familiar with using the panel
control keys to na igate the menus and
how to make appropriate option
selections. If in doubt, refer to Section
4. Assigning Panels to Network.
This option allows the configuration of
repeaters on networked panels using the
RS485 communications link. Refer to the
ID3000 Series Installation & Comissioning
Manual (ref. 997-274) for details on fitting the
RS485 PCB in the control panel.
To configure repeaters at a panel, proceed as
follows:
At the appropriate panel, from the Access le el
3 menu (Ser ice) select the Configuration
option (item 6). From the CONFIGURATION
menu select option 5, Network Configuration
to display the NETWORK Configuration menu
as shown:
Select option 4, Repeaters only Configuration.
Enter the number of repeaters and confirm
using the pushbutton.
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
11 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Network Configuration
If the RS485 PCB (PN: 020-479) is not fitted
in the panel and you try to configure repeaters
a fault tab is displayed. Make sure an RS485
PCB is correctly installed in any panel where
repeaters are to be configured. To clear the
FAULT tab, repeat the procedure by entering
a zero quantity for repeaters, confirm and press
RESET. Alternati ely, fit an RS485 PCB and
repeat the procedure, entering the correct
number of repeaters.
Note: The RS485 PCB should only be fitted
with the panel powered down. Refer to
the ID3000 Series Installation &
Commissioning Manual (ref. 997-274).
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
12997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Trouble Shooting Guide
5 Trouble Shooting Guide
5.1 Fault Messages - Possible Causes and
Remedies
When con iguring the ID2net network you may be alerted
at the panel by one or more o the ollowing hardware or
system ault messages.
A list o possible ault messages with a brie description
o what action may be needed is provided below:
ID2net: Network card missing
The ID2net Network Gateway Module (NGM) has not
been detected, although it has been con igured as
present on the network (see Section 4.2 Assigning
Panels to the Network).
Action: Make sure the NGM PCB is itted in every panel
where the Online column is ticked. Alternatively, check
that the NGM PCB has been correctly installed as described
in the instruction sheet (re . 997-449).
ID2net: Network startup fault
ID2net: Network runtime fault
Network startup and runtime aults are attributable to
localised NGM PCB errors. The messages can occur
individually or together. The Network startup ault message
is displayed i either o the ollowing situations occur:
a. Failure o the NGM PCB to start initially, or
b. Failure o the NGM PCB to start a ter the occurence
o a runtime ault, such as a panel/NGM PCB
communication loss.
The Network runtime ault is displayed only i the NGM
PCB stopped working a ter a period o working correctly.
I this is not quickly ollowed by the Network startup ault
message, this means that the NGM PCB has success ully
re-started.
Action: I these ault messages persist, replace the NGM
PCB.
ID2net: Channel Link Fault
This ault is most likely to occur in the event o a broken
network connection, i.e. short or open circuit cable or
broken optical ibre. It may also indicate that there is a
NGM PCB hardware ault.
There would normally be two ault messages - one at
each panel either side o the cable ault. In some
situations only one message may be displayed where
communication is only operating in one direction.
Check that the appropriate jumper link is itted; this is
dependent upon the connection medium used or the link,
i.e. copper-conductor cable or optical ibre. Re er to the
ID2net Installation & Commissioning Manual
13 997-448-000-2, Issue 2
July 2004
Trouble Shooting Guide
NGM PCB instruction sheet (re : 997-449) or
correct jumper link setting.
ID2net: Channel 2 Link Fault
See Channel 1 Link Fault above.
ID2net: Flash Checksum Error
This message indicates a NGM PCB ailure.
Action: Replace the NGM PCB.
Note: Other ault conditions may occur in
exceptional circumstances. I this
happens, contact your supplier or
guidance.
5.2 Reconfiguration Warning
Messages
I a panel has already been con igured as part
o a Master/Slave network and an attempt is
made to con igure it as an ID2net peer-to-peer
network, a warning message is displayed as
ollows:
WARNING: this panel is already configured
as a member of a Master/Slave network.
This is incompatible with ID2net Peer-to-
Peer Network.
I a panel has already been con igured as part
o a ID
2net peer-to-peer network and an
attempt is made to con igure it as an Master/
Slave network, a warning message is
displayed as ollows:
WARNING: this panel is already configured
as a member of a ID2net Peer-to-Peer
Network. This is incompatible with Master/
Slave network.
Charles Avenue
Burgess Hill
W. Sussex
RH15 9UF
T: +44 ( ) 1444 23 3
F: +44 ( ) 1444 23 888
www.notifierfiresystems.co.uk
local distributor
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document but no liability can be accepted for the use of the information therein. Design features may be changed or amended without prior notice.
Quality Systems Certificate No. 154
Assessed to ISO9001
L
O
S
S
P
R
E
V
E
N
T
I
O
N
C
E
R
T
I
F
I
C
A
T
I
O
N
B
O
A
R
D
007
Table of contents
