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Fire Alarm System Limitations While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter- warning devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notifica- mined rate or reaches a predetermined level.
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NCS models all come with the NRT-P3, a high-performance desktop computer. 1.1.1 Related Documentation To obtain a complete understanding of the NCS features and related products or to become familiar with functions in general, make use of the documentation noted in Table 1.1. The Notifier document (DOC-NOT) chart provides the current document revision.
Refer to Table 1.2 for model numbers and components. Note: The monitor and mouse, as well as the printer if one is used, must be installed in the same room as the NCS in order to comply with UL listing requirements.
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VAC) depends upon the position of the voltage selection switch shown in Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3. All wiring must remain in conduit. WARNING: Improper voltage selection can damage the NCS and void the warranty on the back cover of this manual.
The NRT-P3 requires 115 VAC, 50/60Hz primary power or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power depending upon the position of the voltage selection switch shown in Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3. • Where an NCS is required, the use of a supervised Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is also required (see Figure 1.6) •...
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NCS Mounting and Connections Installation MON-19BLK Junction Box Neutral - White HSP-121B AC - Black Black White Green Ground - Green Fuse Power Cord Monitor DB-15 Cable Connection NCS Computer Figure 1.5 Installation of MON-19BLK NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
1.1.7 NCS UPS Supervision 1.1.7.1 NCS Computer/Monitor/Printer UPS Supervision Where a Network Reporting Terminal (NCS) is not ancillary, the use of a supervised 115 VAC Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is required. Refer to Figure 1.6 and Figure 1.7 for wiring information.
NCS Mounting and Connections Installation 1.1.7.2 NCS Printer (only) UPS Supervision NRT-NETPCB UPS Supervision Port Total Output Load 5A AC Maximum Battery Backed Up Chassis Ground Relay Contacts Are Rated 500 mA, 28V DC Resistive Load 500 mA, 28V AC...
NCS Mounting and Connections 1.1.8 Strain Relief Strain relief for wiring attached to the NCS wire terminals on the MIB-W is provided by a protective cover (P/N 08275). The protective cover is supplied with the MIB-W. The following steps must be completed to connect the protective cover with strain relief: Feed wires to be connected to the terminal block through the back or side access hole of the protective cover.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1996-72 Local Service. • Where an NCS is required, the use of a supervised 115 VAC UPS is also required (see Figure 1.6 or Figure 1.7). • Locate the printer in the same room as the NCS.
Workstation 4.0 or in Wnidows 2000. Note: If the NCS is the Master Time Keeper on the network, installing this software will cancel the setting and a Master Time Keeper will not exist on the network. Enter the date/time in the NCS Local Programming Dialog Box for the NCS to become the Master Time Keeper again.
Two printers may be installed to the NCS: an NCS Graphics Printer (optional, any Microsoft Win- dows compatible printer that is UL ITE listed and installed in the same room as the NCS) which is used to print out graphics, reports, etc. and an NCS Line Printer (the PRN) which is used only to print out text.
• Name the printer “NCS Line Printer”. In the printer dialog box, highlight the printer just installed, right click and select properties. Note: If the NCS Line Printer is connected to a serial port, the port settings must match the printer settings. 1.4.3 Read/Write CD ROM...
The current configuration will indicate "Windows Explorer or Program Manager (Default)". Change this to "Secure Desktop Icon Settings and General Options". This will enable operation of certain applications only, such as the NCS and related programs, VeriFire programs, and CD Burner software. The Windows Explorer Desktop will be replaced with the Secure Desktop.
Network 2.2 NCS Database Upon power-up, the NCS checks for the presence of the databases. If it can not find them, a warning dialog box will be displayed, and a system error message will be logged to the history manager and current event window. If the Run Time or Administrator database is missing, the NCS will not be able to execute, and the program will not start.
2.3.1 Data Refresh A data refresh is initiated from the NCS when a node joins the network. This is also done when the NCS is powered up. The NCS has the capability to initiate a data refresh to five nodes simultaneously to update point information as fast as possible.
Screensavers and TSRs, also, DO NOT add disk doubling software at any time. Caution: If the Parallel Port Key is not connected to the PC, the NCS will power up in Demo Mode. In this mode of operation, the program will not communicate on the network.
Figure 2.4 The Title Bar 2.5.1.3 Menu Bar The menu bar lists the available menus in the NCS. A menu contains a list of commands that pertain to that particular window, refer to Figure 2.5. To access a menu, select (click once) on the menu from the menu bar.
The graphic floor plan is used to view the graphic layout of a building, high-rise or campus type setting. It comprises the largest screen area in the NCS. It will allow an operator to see a diagram of any specific area of the monitored network and give the operator information about the facility area and the monitored devices.
Text File dialog that is associated with the Graphic Screen box, or click on the last icon (printer) to print out a screen. In addition, the NCS provides a command to display all screen names in a dialog box. Double-click one of the screen names to invoke the floor plan specified.
2.5.1.12 Alarm / Trouble / Supervisory Alarm / Security Alarm Banners A set of five symbols are located in the upper right corner of the NCS. These symbols represent fire-alarms, supervisory alarms, security alarms, trouble, and pre-alarm conditions present in the system, refer to Figure 2.13.
2.5.1.14 Current Operator Field The current operator field is a window that shows the name of the current operator of the NCS. Pressing the (...) button to the right will display information about the current operator. Refer to Figure 2.15.
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Menu Options for Programming General NCS Tab This tab contains all NCS programming options which include Port A and Port B Thresholds, the speaker frequencies for Alarm and Trouble, the Time Sync options, a Data Refresh option, a UPS Supervision option, a single port or dual port supervision indication, a Reset/Signal Silence Option, a History Backup option, a Master Time Keeper option (refer to Figure 2.17).
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Figure 2.20 The User Account Tab This dialog box also lets the user add, edit and delete users from the NCS. To set up a new user on the NCS, press the add user button. The new user dialog box appears, prompting for a new user name (refer to Figure 2.21).
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Note: All nodes assigned to a given user will have the same set of commands available to them. To delete a user account from the NCS, highlight the account and press on the delete button from the account list dialog box.
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A Graphics Printer that can be attached to the LPT Port for printing graphics. If attached, it must be set as the default printer. Note: If a line and graphic printer are to be used by the NCS, event printer must be connected to a COM port. Figure 2.24 The Printer Tab Event Printer Setup - The event printer is usually connected to the serial port, but can be connected to the parallel port.
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Click in a box in order to put a check in the category you would like to display or print. Refer to Figure 2.26 . Figure 2.26 Graphic Configuration Tab NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
NCS. The information displayed includes the node number and node type. Double-click on any nodes in the dialog box to program it into the NCS. The NCS will only display events, act on, and communicate, with nodes that are programmed into the NCS.
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Figure 2.29 Node Access Error Message From the initial read status menu, the user can now select further read status, alter status and programming operations. Double-click on the local NCS for a display of the local setting for the NCS.
The graphics in the NCS are programmed using the Graphic Setup Program (GSP). This program can be run from the NCS or executed as a stand-alone program. It is used to set up all floor plans, device icons, links, etc. in the program. All graphics information is stored in graphics.mdb. Refer to the Graphic Setup Program in the Operations section in this manual on how to use the program.
(refer to Figure 2.36). Figure 2.35 The Help Menu Figure 2.36 The System Interface Window Select the System Info button to access information (memory, version, processor, etc.) about the system you are on. NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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3.2 Troubles When a trouble is received from a fire alarm panel it is reported to the NCS. The NCS will report the trouble in three ways; the trouble icon in the banner will flash, the trouble will be reported in the Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counters window.
3.3 Alarms When an alarm is received from a fire alarm panel it is reported to the NCS. The NCS will report the alarm in three ways; the alarm icon in the banner will flash, the alarm will be reported in the Events window, and it will show up in the Event Counters window.
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Figure 3.4 Alarms Reported to the NCS Select Acknowledge to acknowledge that an alarm has been reported. The alarm will then be shown in the Acknowledged Events window, see Figure 3.5. Select Signal Silence to silence NAC’s, and select Reset to reset the control panel.
3.5.2.1 Login The Login command allows the user to gain access to the NCS by selecting his or her name in the dialog box. Both a user name and a password are required to log on (refer to Figure 3.9). When the NCS is first powered up, the initial user name is Admin.
Figure 3.9 Login Dialog Box 3.5.2.2 Logout The Logout command is used to exit the NCS. Once logout has been selected, a dialog box appears asking the user for the password. (refer to Figure 3.10). After entering the password, select Ok to continue logging out.
Data Refresh - Is manually initiated from the NCS to update the off-normal points in the NCS. This is also automatically done when the NCS is powered up. The NCS has the capability to initiate a data refresh to five nodes simultaneously to update point information as fast as possible.
If left open, it will be refreshed every 6 seconds, and only if new events of equal or lower priority were received by the NCS. If higher priority events were received, this window would be updated immediately.
The current event window contains all network and local events, as well as system messages received by the NCS. This can be manually invoked by clicking on the message button to review the current events in the system. A maximum of 1000 events can be displayed in the system message box (refer to Figure 3.16), with the newest event displayed on the bottom of the window.
Signals originating at the NCS and INA are transmitted to other reporting nodes (i.e., NCS or another INA) on the network. All local troubles are reported with the exception of node off-line conditions which depend on the local settings of the NCS or INA and are reported individually by all reporting nodes.
Read Status/Program Operation 3.6 Read Status/Program The Read Status feature of the NCS allows the operator to display the status of nodes or devices communicating on and programmed into the NOTI•FIRE•NET . Only AM2020/AFP1010 and ™ AFP-400 devices are supported for read status operations in this software release.
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This dialog box displays the current programming for the zone and whether the zone is in alarm, trouble, or is disabled (refer to Figure 3.22). Figure 3.22 Zone Read Status Annunciator Points NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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Annunciator Point dialog box displays. This dialog box shows the type of annunciator point and whether it is in Alarm, Trouble, or Off (refer to Figure 3.23). Figure 3.23 Annunciator Point Read Status System Data I Figure 3.24 System Data I Point Read Status System Data II NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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Operation Read Status/Program Figure 3.25 System Data II Point Read Status System Data III Figure 3.26 System Data III Point Read Status NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
Section 4 The History Manager The History Manager program is designed to directly integrate with the NCS, or operate as a stand- alone program that can be used to view the history file at any given time. On PCs that have the NCS installed, the History Manager can only be invoked through the NCS.
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This list is part of the history database, and therefore will be cleared whenever a new history database is opened. Refer to Figure 4.5. NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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Figure 4.6 Number of Events Shown on the History Database Stand Alone Operation In stand alone operation, the History Manager works similar to the NCS Integrated operation. When the History Manager is powered up, a blank history file is initially displayed. The user has to manually open any history file.
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Figure 4.9. These options are stored in the registry and invoked every time the History Manager is powered up. NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
Figure 4.9 Select Visible Columns Dialog Box Printing The current history database, or any stored database, can be printed to the NCS Graphics printer connected to the NCS. The Print command located under the File menu invokes the common printer dialog box, (refer to Figure 4.10) enabling the selection of a printer. The printout consists of the information shown in the history manager.
Figure 4.11 Archive History Dialog Box Automatic History Backup The NCS can be automatically setup to back up a history file when the NCS reaches a user selectable number of entries, with ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 events. In addition, the history database can be backed up any day of the month, ranging from 1 to 28.
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/ download has successfully completed. Upload - Before an upload is initiated, the NCS will query the user for a database file to store the received information in. All uploaded information, including the database version, will first be stored in the NCS run-time database.
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• Monthly - The NCS has the ability to schedule uploads on a monthly basis. The user can select the day of the month and time to upload. The NCS can then upload the specified set of nodes every month at the specified time. To alleviate the problem of how many days are in a month, the plug-in only allows a range of 1 - 28 for the day specified.
Update Graphic Database command under the Graphics menu. If the NCS is not running at the time the database is updated, the database can be updated once the NCS is powered up, and the update command is executed.
The Information Window contains the information about the current screen that is edited. This includes the screen Description, keymap file name, guidance text file name, and floor plan file name. Refer to Figure 5.5. NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
(hot templates) and editing a floor plan or key map. Refer to Figure 5.8. Create Navigation Button Create Detector Create Zone Edit File Plan Create Group Create Module Display Hot Keys Edit Keymap Create Information Label Figure 5.8 Tool Bar NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
5.2 Graphic Floor Plans Floor plans are bitmaps that are displayed on the main screen of the NCS. The bitmaps measure 780 x 538 pixels and are customized through Paint Shop Pro, a third party program that is packaged with the NCS.
NCS main form. The Graphic Setup Program displays the name of the current screen, as well as the floor plan filename, the keymap filename, and the guidance text file name that is associated with the screen.
5.2.4 Setting Keymap Links A key map can be linked to a floor plan diagram if desired. In the NCS, when an area in the key map is double-clicked, the screen linked to the key map will appear. This allows easy navigation of the graphics.
Keymaps are bitmaps which are created and assigned during the new screen process. The bitmaps measure 327 X 167 pixels. Keymaps are displayed above the floor plan on the Main NCS screen. The Keymap acts as an overview for the floor plan it belongs to. Every floor plan must have a keymap assigned to it, although the same Keymap may be assigned to different screens.
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Menu Bar Options The Graphic Setup Program Figure 5.20 Setting Up Groups Figure 5.21 Detectors Figure 5.22 Modules Figure 5.23 Zones NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
(labels, navigation buttons) count and a Total count (combination of both). Figure 5.26 The View Menu 5.4.5 Setup The Setup menu allows the user to edit the site logo in Paint Shop Pro. Figure 5.27 The Setup Menu NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
In addition to a graphical representation of the device, the user can assign device descriptions and link pictures, documents and sound to the device. The NCS does not permit one device to be displayed on multiple screens; a device can only appear on one screen.
Modules show an active, trouble and disabled device symbol. If the module can be disabled from the NCS, the Disable Device option must be chosen. If the module is an output module, and can be activated from the NCS, then the Control On/Off option must be chosen.
Navigational Buttons can be placed anywhere on a graphic screen. These buttons are then linked to other screens in the NCS. Place the cursor over a navigational button to see the label of the floor plan associated with that button.
Once many screens are entered, finding a particular device without displaying each floor plan is difficult. The NCS has a Find command located under the Devices menu option, under each device category, which allows the user to find a device by entering in its device label or address Refer to Figure 5.34.
The graphics are no longer limited to one top screen, therefore the “Home Screen” is the first screen created. This screen is shown on NCS / GSP Startup. This ability to have many top screens means that Level 1 Groups can exist on different screens, each representing the Top Screen of a different graphic path.
Devices created with the hot template before it was changed will not contain the new information. 5.8 Custom Bitmap The bitmap that appears on the NCS main window next to the keymap area can be customized. Changes to this bitmap can be done through PaintShop Pro. To call up this file under the Setup menu select the Edit NCS Graphic command.
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Windows 2000 is running. Once the NCS software starts, the user must still choose Login under the File menu and enter a user name and password to gain access to the NCS. Note: The Login function in the NCS software can not be eliminated. To eliminate the Windows 2000 log-on box, execute the following steps: From Program Manager, go to the File menu (for Windows 2000 users, select Start, then Run).
Program Manager (Default)". Under "Non-Specific User", select Setup, then select F1. Browse to the NCS directory, select NCS.exe. Make sure to select "App Start Enabled". Also select this option for all other programs that will be selected. Select F2. Browse to the VeriFire Tools directory (if installed), and select nts.exe.
AFP-200 messages as they appear on the NCS. Table C.3 through Table C.5 depict AFP- 300/400 messages as they appear on the NCS. If the system displays a message that is not self- explanatory and is not listed in this section, contact a Notifier Representative. For more information on INAs and their troubles, refer to the INA manual.
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OPEN CIRCUIT 12:10P 3/06/00 M15 Open Circuit N12L1M7 12:10:00 3/06/00 *Will be displayed only in History Manager, Current Event window and NonFire Event window in the NCS Table C.1 AFP-200 Messages as They Appear on the NCS (page 1 of 2) NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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(not applicable) Trouble: (not applicable) *Will be displayed only in History Manager, Current Event window and NonFire Event window in the NCS Table C.2 AFP-200 Messages As They Appear on the NCS (page 2 of 2) NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02...
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TROUBL ALLCALL PAGE device label Z05 trouble: Trouble Allcall Page device label INVALID INVALID REPLY 12:40:00p 03/07/00 M121 REPLY N232L1M21 12:40:00 03/07/00 Table C.3 AFP-300/400 Messages As They Appear on the NCS (page 1 of 3) NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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INVALID REPLY 12:07:00P 3/16/00 M101 N232L1M1 12:07:00 3/16/00 *All AFP300/AFP400 messages that say 'No Annunciation' will be displayed in the History Buffer, only. Table C.4 AFP-300/400 Messages As They Appear on the NCS (page 2 of 3) NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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INVALID REPLY 04:55:00P 3/16/00 M101 16:55:00 3/16/00 *Any AFP-300/AFP400 messages that say 'No Annunciation' will be displayed in the History Buffer, only. Table C.5 AFP-400 Messages as They Appear on the NCS (page 3 of 3) NCS Manual PN 51095:B1 3/08/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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Groups exiting the NCS Level 1 NCS Demo mode Level 2 Run NCS software alone Navigation The NCS Communications Driver may have to be changed... setup restrictions Guidance Text colors, PC column types, visibility command area Help menu communications port settings...
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Warning graphic Improper voltage selection line Windows 2000 line, cable connections Windows 2000 Workstation PRN-5 Disable Procedure setup Windows NT Workstation UPS Supervision Programming Menu Options Read Status annunciator point module System Data NCS Manual P/N 51095:B1 3/8/02 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
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