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IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual Intelligent Fire Integrator™ IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual Document LS10050-000JC-E 12/11/2014 P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A • ECN 14-0859...
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Ade- ing of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches quate written records of all inspections should be kept. (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions Limit-D-1-2013 IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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This manual is written with the understanding that the user has been trained in the proper operations and services for this product. The information provided in this manual is intended to assist the user by describing the configurations and how they affect operations. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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7.2: Protected Premises Control Unit Overview....................70 7.2.1: Architecture for Protected Premises Control Unit................70 Figure 7.4 Example Protected Premises Control Unit Life Safety System..........70 7.2.2: Event Handling Overview for Proprietary Premises Control Unit............70 IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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7.3.2: Overview of Event Handling for Proprietary Receiving Unit............73 7.4: Protected Premises Control Unit vs. Proprietary Receiving Unit Event Handling ........73 Table 7.1 Protected Premises Control Unit vs. Proprietary Receiving Unit Comparison....73 IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
When operating as a Proprietary Receiving Unit, the IFI-WS supports one or more gateways. The gateways may run on the same PC as the IFI-WS or they may run on other PCs and/or embedded hardware. The use of multiple gateways allows for redundancy and provides the ability to monitor contiguous or non-contiguous properties.
Product Overview Additional Software 1.2.2 System Limits The IFI-WS is designed to operate within the limits listed below: Table 1.1 System Limits Limit Feature Maximum Allowed Gateways 200 total Physical Network Limit Logical Network & Screen Screens 1000 Devices 100,000...
• Parity: None • Data Bits: 1 Stop Bit • Stop Bits: 8 Bits The JPRN-6 printer is a UL listed printer and can be used as a local event printer. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Product Overview IP Requirements 1.6 IP Requirements 1.6.1 IP Port Settings The following IP ports must be available to the IFI-WS: Table 1.2 IP Port Settings Port Type Direction Purpose SMTP Both SNTP 2004 (Internal) Workstation Plug-in Access 2014 Connection to DACR Gateway...
Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, Fifth Edition Underwriters Laboratories Canada • CAN/ULC S524-06 Installation of Fire Alarm Systems • CAN/ULC S561-03 Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centers and Systems IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
UL as supplementary. • The UL listing for the IFI-WS includes the ability for the workstation to send emails. These emails are intended to be transmitted to a limited number of staff (refer to Table 1.1 for details) for maintenance purposes and system status reasons.
Refer to the Intelligent Fire Integrator Configuration Tool Installation & Operation Manual (P/N 53380) for additional information. 1.8.2 UL 2572 Security Levels The IFI-WS meets the UL 2572 security levels stated below: Table 1.4 Security Levels Level Type...
4 - Paging from Proprietary Receiving Unit is limited to non-emergency paging. 5 - Life safety, emergency and mass notification paging is permitted from a Protected Premises Unit. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Product Overview System Configuration IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
2.1.1 Primary and Secondary Power The IFI-WS requires connection to a separate dedicated primary AC fire alarm circuit as the primary power source. The circuit must be labeled "FIRE ALARM" and must connect to the line side of the main power feed of the protected premises.
• Connection is power limited • Connection is supervised • Line impedance 5K ohm Com1 RS-232 • Max distance 50 ft • Connection is power limited • Connection is supervised DVI 0 Video Display IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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3.5 mm Audio Input 3.5 mm Microphone Speaker 3.5 mm Audio Output (Line Out) Digital I/O Not Used USB 2.0 Maintenance Use Only Shown Type A Connector on Front of PC IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Ethernet Cable Figure 2.2 LAN Connection For an IFI-WS that will not be using Ethernet for communications, a single Ethernet patch cable must be plugged in both RJ45 ports to create a loop-back between the Ethernet ports. Ethernet Patch Cable Figure 2.3 Stand-alone IFI-WS...
Cut the end off of the factory supplied AC power cord and remove outer insulation. Remove Insulation Cut Here Plug the power cord into the IFI-WS computer’s AC power receptacle. Feed the cut end of the power cord through the hole in the power cord locking bracket (PCLB) reinstall the two screws removed earlier.
2.4 Testing and Maintenance Remove all power sources to equipment before connecting electrical components. The IFI-WS computer’s main power switch must be in the OFF position until installation of the entire IFI-WS system is complete and ready for testing. Before performing any work on a fire alarm system: Notify the fire department and the central alarm receiving station if transmitting alarm conditions.
• In the workstation application, go to Configure > Launch Configuration Tool. • From Windows, go to Start > Programs > Facilities Monitoring > Configuration Tool and click the Use System Database icon. Exit the configuration tool by clicking the Exit icon. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Allows the Administrator to select options as to how the workstation interface will operate. System Options Refer to 3.3.7, "System Options" for additional information. Click the icon to exit the configuration tool. Exit Figure 3.1 Configuration Tool Layout IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Select a profile listed in the Monitoring Profile column of the window. The ‘Default’ profile may be the only one listed. Click Activate Profile. The workstation displays information only for the locations and event types specified in the selected monitoring profile. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
The Administrator sets control profile user permissions using the User Editor in the workstation configuration tool. Refer to the Intelligent Fire Integrator Configuration Tool Installation & Operation Manual (P/N 53380) for additional information. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Enter the Gateway IP Address, and then click OK to return to the Network Properties window. The gateway and nodes are displayed in the navigation tree. Click Exit and then Save. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
• Delete - Allows the user to delete the network. A confirmation prompt displays. • Properties - Allows the user to change the network alias name and IP address of a gateway. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
The Administration can rename, reorder, cut and paste, copy, and delete auto-created screens in the configuration tool’s Screen Objects window. Refer to the Intelligent Fire Integrator Configuration Tool Installation & Operation Manual (P/N 53380) for additional information. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
When points are auto-created, a system backup should be performed using the monitoring workstation’s PC Monitor application. If applicable to your situation, you are now ready to proceed with 3.8, "Workstation Database Backup and Restore". IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Browse to the backed-up database folder (created in 3.8.1, "Backing Up the Database") and click the data file (*.dat) to select it. Click Open. The backed up fire system database is restored. Verify the database was correctly restored. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
• Clicking on the Macros menu item on the workstation menu bar and selecting the desired macro from the list. The Macro menu item displays only if the user has administrator-level privileges. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Alarm Trouble Recommended Icon Normal Status Alarm Trouble Normal Icon Too Dark Normal Status Alarm Trouble Normal Icon with Color Normal Status Alarm Trouble Normal Icon Same Color as Alarm Icon IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Note: *Many Windows updates require a system reboot to complete the installation. Therefore, it is recommended that the workstation be attended during updates. Once updates are completed, ensure the workstation application is running. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Number of days to 0 - 30 Length of time in days to retain a history backup. keep in history following backup Check Boxes: Options selectable via check boxes are described below. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Omit Control Point On, True Control Point Activations, Point Activations, and Zone Point Active, and Zone Activations will not be written to history. on From History False Store these events in history. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Select an output format from the drop-down list. Refer to Format 4.2.7, "Output Tab". Sample Output: Displays a sample of the output that will be printed using the settings selected above. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
The number of times the modem tries to send the message if it fails. (Default is 2) Time Out (Sec.) 45 to 300 seconds The maximum time the modem will spend trying to contact the pager. (Default is 90 seconds) IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Attach informational document associated with the point in alarm. Do not attach point information document. Send email as a text message to a cell phone. Do not send as a text message. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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The IP address of the SMTP server. Return Address Text Field Return email address of the email sender. Subject Test Field The subject that is to appear in the email subject line. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Click the field to the right of the event types to enter/modify the message associated with each type of event.The “Other” message is used for Mass Notification events and other event types not included in the list. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
) located in the Windows Task Bar. Click on Monitor Fan. A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. Disable fan monitoring by clicking the checked Monitor Fan label. The label is unchecked. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Workstation Settings Other Settings IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
It serves as a visual representation of a point’s location in a building. The point types can include fire panels, fire protection points, security points, and other equipment. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Operation Display Modes Figure 5.1 Example Graphics Mode Screen IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
5.2). As in graphics mode, events are updated in real time. A Panel Ack column is displayed with check-boxes to indicate that the event is known to be acknowledged at the fire alarm control panel (FACP). Figure 5.2 Example Text Mode Screen IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Operation Graphics Display Screen 5.3 Graphics Display Screen The workstation graphics display screen is shown in Figure 5.3. Each feature is described in Table 5.1. Figure 5.3 Graphics Display Screen Features IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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• Backup and Clear History Database - Backs up and clears system history per the history settings made on the General Tab. Help: • About - Click to display system software application information. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Click an icon to display a list of all the points currently in that state. Hover over the icon to Event Summary Icons displays its label. Click the Print button ( ) to print alarm summaries. Refer to 5.3.4, "Event Summary Icons". IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
• Zoom – This choice allow the selection of various zoom levels and a return to the previous zoom level choice. When a zoom is selected, the zoom will center on the current mouse pointer location. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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• A raster image type graphic can be linked (.BMP). • A sound file may be linked giving audible information or instructions (.WAV). • A video file may be linked (.AVI). IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Level Indicator Box Click “ ” to expand the level and view its child screens. Pane Boundary Click, hold, and drag to change the pane size. Figure 5.4 Navigation Tree Overview IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
• Trouble - Events that indicate a functional problem with a device on the network. Examples of trouble events include a device or workstation going off-line, a battery low or no power event, a dirty head on a smoke detector, etc. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
(see Figure 5.8). • Places up to 64 point icons on a workstation screen before it creates the next screen. Figure 5.8 Example of Autocreated Navigation Tree IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Device Icon in Alarm - Animation Indicates Highest Priority. Event Priority Color Box Event Added to New Events List Alarm added to Alarm Summary List Alarm Summary Icon Displays Priority Color Figure 5.9 Example - New Event in Progress IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
When an event returns to a normal state, it is removed from the New Event list. When an event returns to a normal state it is acknowledged at the FACP. *If the user has the security privilege to do so. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
This procedure updates the system data in the local workstation to match the system data from another workstation. Export System Data To All This procedure updates the system data on all networked workstations to match the Workstations system data on the local workstation. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
• Are displayed according to any applied filters. • Can be the current history file or an archived history file. • Displayed depends on what specific application provided the database. Figure 6.1 History Manager Screen IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
• Clear All Filters - Removes all filters and shows all recorded events in the event grid. • Rename Selected Query - Renames the selected query. • Delete Selected Query - Deletes the selected query. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Click View > System. The System Explorer window opens. Enter the search text. Click Search. The results appear in the pane on the right. Click OK to close the System Explorer window. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Shows how many node licenses are included with the current key configuration. Node License Displays the serial number of the Hardlock key (different from the authorization code). Serial # IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Data Management Key Upgrade Utility IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Example system architectures are described in the figures below. Ethernet Workstation Workstation Both workstations are operating as Proprietary Receiving units in this Embedded configuration. Gateway NFN Network FACP FACP FACP Figure 7.1 Basic NFN Network Example IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Protected Premises Control Unit System UL-listed for Control of NFN Network 1 only. NFN Network 1 NFN Network 2 FACP FACP FACP FACP FACP FACP Figure 7.2 Advanced NFN Network Example IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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UL 864 Listed Switch) Workstation acting as a Proprietary Workstation Receiving Unit with redundant gateways. System is not UL-listed for control in this configuration. Figure 7.3 System with Redundant Gateway Example IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
Monitoring may include, but is not limited to, the proprietary receiving unit; power supplies, signal-initiating points, initiating point circuits, signal notification IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Protected Premises Unit PC Gateway Communications Path NFN Network Workstation/ Gateway PC Embedded Gateway Workstation NFN Network Other Technologies LAN/WAN/Internet/Intranet (Shared or Dedicated) Workstation Figure 7.5 Proprietary Receiving Unit System - Example 1 IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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Proprietary Receiving Unit Overview Supervising Station Transmission and Communications Path Protected Premises Unit Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver NFN Network RS-232 Workstation/ PC Gateway/ Receiver Gateway Figure 7.6 Proprietary Receiving Unit System - Example 2 IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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When an event returns to a normal state, it is removed from the New Event listing. When an event returns to a normal state, it is acknowledged at the FACP. * If the logged-in user has sufficient privileges. IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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System Architecture Protected Premises Control Unit vs. Proprietary Receiving Unit Event Handling IFI-WS Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-000JC-E:A 12/11/2014...
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