Section 7 System Architecture; Overview - Johnson Controls IFI-WS Installation And Operation Manual

Section 7 System Architecture

7.1 Overview

Workstations and gateways communicate over an Ethernet (TCP/IP) network. Gateways also communicate with other
panels and fire alarm networks and protective equipment. Each gateway relays Ethernet protocol messages from the
monitored equipment using the equipment's native protocol to the workstation. An Intelligent Fire Integrator system
can support up to 200 gateways.
Example system architectures are described in the figures below.
Both workstations are
operating as Proprietary
Receiving units in this
configuration.
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Ethernet
Workstation
NFN Network
FACP FACP
Figure 7.1 Basic NFN Network Example
Workstation
Embedded
Gateway
FACP
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