Definitions Of Terms - Siemens MK8000 Quick Reference Manual

Definitions of Terms

Control unit
Data Point
Distributed System
FEP
Internal user
Metafile
PAK
Plug-In
Subsystem
Building Technologies
Fire Safety & Security Products
The physical panel (for example, CS11 fire subsystems) that is connected to a group of
detectors. The control unit receives messages from and sends commands to the detec-
tors. When a control panel is connected to the MK8000 server, it behaves as a transla-
tor between the detectors and the MK8000.
The MK8000 supports different types of control units in the disciplines of fire and intru-
sion. Each type of control unit has a different set of terms to describe the hierarchical
levels of the organisational structure it uses. At the lowest level are the detectors,
which are organised into groups (e.g. zones). These groups are organised into larger
groups (e.g. sections), and so on.
The software representation of any item whose state can be changed. Changes of
state can occur on subsystems, groups of subsystems, sections, zones, and detectors.
One of the MK8000 architectures. In this solution, a set of networked stations can pro-
vide the system functionalities in different locations. Distributed system includes:
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One server station (Stand-Alone) equipped with the OPC server software.
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One or more FEP (Front-End Processor) stations, providing extended communication
capabilities.
Front End Processor. A dedicated PC that connects the main MK8000 station to the
subsystems in the field.
In order to exchange data messages between tasks, MK8000 requires a Windows user
account that is used as an identifier to get the necessary permissions from the Win-
dows operating system. By default, this user is called "DMS8000_PROC". This default
setting can be changed if, during the MK8000 software setup, you select the "Re-
stricted Security option and fill out the fields for the account name and password.
It is very important not to change the data associated to this user in the Windows user
list. Modifying the information of the internal user will prevent the MK8000 tasks from
working properly and require a complete re-installation.
A configuration file that is generated by the configuration tool of a corresponding con-
trol unit. It contains all the details of the local configuration (all the objects handled by a
particular control unit). The information in this file can be read by and integrated into
the MK8000 internal database, ensuring accuracy, and saving configuration time.
Product activation key: a 16-character code, associated to a hardware key (dongle)
that enables MK8000 software to run and to perform.
A subsystem tool used during the configuration process in Composer. Plug-ins are
automatically installed and registered in Composer along with the MK8000 product.
A control unit configured in the Composer environment.
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