Node Setup Overview - EMS Firecell Programming Manual

5.0 NODE SETUP OVERVIEW

The Node Setup Menu allows the user to program a Radio Network Communicator to the system.
Node Numbers, Site ID, Baud Rate, Communication Poll Rate and Timeout settings can be
programmed or changed in this menu.
The Node Setup submenus are:-
1. Set Node Number – Allows the user to setup and chose the Radio Network Communicator
Number. There must be a Radio Network Communicator set to node 1 for the system to
operate correctly.
2.
Set Site ID – Allows the user to setup a Network Number. Each site will have its own Site
ID; this will stop two neighbouring sites from interfering with each other. The Network
Number must be the Identification Number taken from Radio Network Communicator 1
(node 1); this can be found on the small barcode label on the unit. Using the Identification
Number taken from Radio Network Communicator 1 (node 1) will ensure no two sites have
the same ID. NOTE: IF SET AS NODE 1, THE SITE NODE 1 ID WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY
SET.
3. Set Poll Rate – Allows the user to program the Communication Poll Rate. A Communication
Poll is a message that's sent around the system to prove the communication paths are
operational. The time is set to 2 minutes as standard and can set between 1 and 60
minutes.
4. Poll Timeout – Allows the user to program the Communication Timeout Period. When the
Communication Timeout timer expires a No Signal Fault is generated. If a Communication
Poll is seen the Poll Timeout Timer is reset. The Poll Timeout is set to 30 minutes as
standard and can be set between 5 and 120 minutes.
5. Configure System – Allows the user to add 1 or all of the Radio Network Communicators to
the system. This can be carried from any Radio Network Communicator providing all
necessary programming has been carried out.
6. Add Node – Allows the user to add an individual Radio Network Communicator to the
system.
7. Remove Node – Allows the user to remove a Radio Network Communicator from system.
This must be carried out from a node that is online and communicating with the system
from system.
8. Panel Enabled – Should only be changed when the Radio Network Communicator is not
connected to a Control Panel.
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FireCell Radio Network Communicator Programming Manual (Issue 2)
Node Setup
Set Node Number
Set Site ID
Set Poll Rate
Set Poll Timeout
Configure System
Add Node
Remove Node
Panel Enabled ->
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