Section 2: Network Nodes & Features; Network Description; 1: Overview; 2: Special Fiber Requirements - Honeywell Notifier High-Speed NOTI-FIRE-NET Instruction Manual

2.1 Network Description

2.1.1 Overview
High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net is a series of modules and products which allow a group of Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) and other con-
trol equipment to connect. Equipment that connects to High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net and communicates with other equipment using the net-
work may be referred to as a network node. The minimum hardware requirement for High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net is two nodes connected
via wire or fiber-optic cable. High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net supports up to 200 nodes. Each network node requires a unique node address;
the node communicates with other nodes via a network interface board. This section provides network-level requirements for these
devices; refer to the specific manuals for details on requirements for individual components such as FACPs. See "Network Node Fea-
tures" in Section 2.2 for a discussion of network nodes and "Network Interface Boards" in Section 2.3 for a discussion of interface
boards.
The network supports communications over twisted-pair wire and fiber-optic media, through a proprietary communications protocol.
Both wire and fiber may exist in the same network when routed through HS-NCM-WMF (wire to multi-mode fiber network communica-
tions module), or HS-NCM-WSF (wire to single-mode fiber network communications module).
When properly configured, High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net is suitable for use as a Protected Premises Fire Alarm System as defined in the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 documentation.
2.1.2 Special Fiber Requirements
Fiber versions of the High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net must use single- or multi-mode
fiber. Connections must be made using LC connectors.

2.2 Network Node Features

On each fire alarm control panel, digital audio system or intelligent annunciator, a network interface board (listed below in italics) pro-
vides the physical connection; see "Network Interface Boards" in Section 2.3.
NOTE: All boards must be running the same version of High-Speed Network Communications Module software.
NOTE: NUP wiring connections to the HS-NCM must be located within 15 feet and encased in conduit.
NOTE: For use with the NFS-640, NFS2-640, NFS-3030, NFS2-3030, NFS-320, NCA, NCA-2, DVC and NCD, the HS-NCM must be
connected via the NUP ports!
DVC-EM.
With HS-NCM-W, HS-NCM-MF, HS-NCM-SF, HS-NCM-WSF, HS-NCM-WMF or HS-NCM-MFSF
The DVC-EM (DVC) occupies a single node address on the network. The HS-NCM cable plugs into either of the two DVC NUP ports.
Cooperative Control-by-Event programming enables the DVC to react to events on other network nodes.
The minimum requirements for a DVC node are a DVC, a High-Speed Network Communications Module and a +24 VDC filtered
power source. This power can come from the control panel or from a regulated, power-limited remote power supply that is listed for Fire
Protection Signaling use. If local ground fault detection is required, an AMPS-24 power supply must be used.
NCA/NCA-2.
With HS-NCM-W, HS-NCM-MF, HS-NCM-SF, HS-NCM-WSF, HS-NCM-WMF, or HS-NCM-MFSF
The NCA and NCA-2 Network Control Annunciators provide a text-based display and control device for the High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net
system. The HS-NCM enables the NCA or NCA-2 to display all events from equipment on the High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net system, as
well as perform control functions such as Acknowledge, Signal Silence, Drill and System Reset. They can co-exist with other NCAs or
NCA-2s or be the sole interface on the network, and can be used to display the network in desirable groups of nodes. The NCA and
NCA-2 also support the use of optional devices such as annunciators and printers. The NCA and NCA-2 are capable of interfacing with
the NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320, DVC-EM, NFS-3030, NFS-640 and High-Speed ONYXWorks.
NCA-2 requires cabinet mounting, a High-Speed Network Communications Module and a +24 VDC filtered power source. This power
can come from the control panel or from a regulated, power-limited remote power supply that is listed for Fire Protection Signaling use.
NCD.
With HS-NCM-W, HS-NCM-MF, HS-NCM-SF, HS-NCM-WSF, HS-NCM-WMF, or HS-NCM-MFSF
The NCD Network Control display provides a text-based display and control device for the High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net system. The HS-
NCM enables the NCD to display all events from equipment on the High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net system, as well as perform control func-
tions such as Acknowledge, Signal Silence, and System Reset. It can be used to display the network in desirable groups of nodes. The
NCD is capable of interfacing with the NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320, and High-Speed ONYXWorks.
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Figure 2.1 LC Connector
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