Dip Switch Setup for Internal Buzzer Disable/Auto-Acknowledge Enable 22 Programming 23 Overview Computer Requirements Program Installation Using the CMDN Configuration Program 24 IRC-3(FCC/PCPU) and FCC/DCPU RS-485 Data Line Configuration LSS4 Configuration Editing Tools Downloading to the CMDN/SMDN Parameter Descriptions and Specifications...
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Editing TEMPLATE.IRC 52 Compiling the Configuration File 52 Downloading the Configuration File CMDN application for LSS system CMDN application for FCC system Maintenance and Troubleshooting Fault Reporting 56 Annunciator/Host Communications Failure IRC-3 and FCC Mode LSS4 Mode Related Parts and Documents 59...
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Document history CMDN Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Configuration Manual P/N 270146 Revision Status Revision Date Reason For Change May 1994 Initial Release. July 1994 Added utility program template. November 1994 Firmware Revision. July 1997 Layout and content revisions. CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
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You must select an item unless double square brackets surround the braces. Repeating A horizontal ellipsis (...) indicates the preceding item or sequence Elements elements having the same form may appear again. Start A vertical ellipsis indicates some portion of the text has been purposely omitted. CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
Description The CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) Alphanumeric Display Annunciators features a 4-line, 20-character back-lit alphanumeric liquid crystal display for use with the IRC-3 and FCC RS-485 Data lines, FCC/DCPU printer ports; and LSS4 series fire alarm panels. An RS- 232 printer port is provided on all annunciators for either connection to the host system or a local printer, depending on annunciator and host system configuration.
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SYSTEM ANNUNCIATOR SYSTEM ANNUNCIATOR BACK NEXT/ACK BACK NEXT/ACK NORMAL NORMAL ALARM ALARM SUPERVISORY SUPERVISORY TROUBLE TROUBLE RESET ALARM DISABLE SILENCE TROUBLE SILENCE ENABLE DRILL/ ALL CALL EDWARDS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY EDWARDS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY [CMDN-002.CDR] SMDN-C and SMDN Annunciators CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
Application Overview All annunciator front panels include Normal, Alarm, Supervisory, and Trouble LEDs. The CMDN and SMDN reduced complement annunciators provide only the Next/Acknowledge and Back Switches. The CMDN-C/SMDN-C are full complement annunciators, providing an Enable/Disable key switch, Reset, Alarm Silence with LED, Trouble Silence with LED, Drill/All Call with LED, Next/Acknowledge, and Back switches.
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When connected to an FCC/DCPU, the CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C)s are networked together to form a Remote Alpha-Numeric Display Annunciator Network. Each DCPU port can support up to 32 annunciators in any combination.
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When configured for use with an LSS4 panel, up to 52 messages can be stored in each annunciator. An LSS4 panel can support up to four annunciators in any combination, including RSA4 series annunciators. The Remote Interface (LSS4-AFP) is only needed on Note: motherboard revisions prior to 1.5. CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) requires one panel address for each 88 messages, with a maximum of 4 consecutive addresses (352 messages) per display. Do not use address 41. Each CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) panel address must be configured in the IRC-3 Data Entry or FCC Compiler Program as a SAN Annunciator with SAN-COM enabled.
When connected to an LSS4 panel, the CMDN annunciator is defined as device address #15. RSA4-CPUs used with point annunciators may be with CMDN/SMDNs on the LSS4 RS-485 circuit as long as there are no more than four remote annunciators total on the circuit. The remote annunciator’s sub-addresses must not conflict.
= Custom message on two lines LED Operation LED Indicators Indicator Canada Europe Normal LED Steady Steady Steady Alarm LED Steady Flashing until acknowledged Steady Trouble LED Steady Flashing until acknowledged Steady Supervisory LED Steady Flashing until acknowledged Steady CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
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The normal LED illuminates when the system to which the CMDN- C/SMDN-C is connected has no faults or off-normal conditions. Alarm LED: The alarm LED illuminates when the host system to which the CMDN- C/SMDN-C is connected is in an alarm condition. Supervisory LED: The supervisory LED illuminates when the CMDN-C/SMDN-C receives a supervisory alarm which is in its data base.
Front Panel Switches Next/Acknowledge Switch: Acknowledges the receipt of new messages at the CMDN-C/SMDN-C and automatically advances to the next unacknowledged message. When there are no unacknowledged messages, the Next/Acknowledge switch is used to scroll forward through the review buffer. The review buffer only displays active points.
Auto-Acknowledge/Internal Buzzer Silence With firmware revision 2.0, the CMDN has the capability of an auto- acknowledge mode and internal buzzer silence mode. Auto-Acknowledge The auto-acknowledge mode allows for automatic acknowledge of messages waiting without having to go to and manually acknowledge each message.
88 Messages per panel address, 352 Max. per annunciator. 650 Messages per annunciator. Dimensions (H, W, D): CMDN (-S) Faceplate 8" x 7" (20.3 cm x 17.8 cm) CMDN (-S) Enclosure 7 1/4" x 6 1/8" x 3 3/4" (18.4 cm x 15.6 cm x 9.5 cm)
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NEXT/ACK NORMAL ALARM SUPERVISORY TROUBLE RESET ALARM DISABLE SILENCE TROUBLE SILENCE ENABLE DRILL/ ALL CALL E DW ARDS SYS TE MS TE CHNOLO G Y [CMDN-008.CDR] 16" (40.6 cm) 2.5" (6.4 cm) SMDN-C and SAN-4 Enclosure Installation CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
[CMDN-010.CDR] SMDN-C and RSAN-6 Mounting Frame Installation CMDN and CMDN-C Installation The CMDN and CMDN-C mount in a stand-alone surface mount enclosure (P/N 200032). 1. Mount the enclosure (P/N 200032) in the required location. 2. Install conduit in the knockouts provided.
[CMDN-011.CDR] CMDN(-C) Flush Mount Enclosure IRC-3 and FCC Field Wiring The total length of the RS-485 communications loop used to connect multiple annunciators cannot exceed 7,700 feet (2348 m). Wire annunciators per the following figures. Annunciator IRC-3 and FCC Terminal Connections...
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IRC-3 RS-485 Data Line Wiring CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
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Class B FCC/DCPU Display Port Wiring CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
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Class A FCC/DCPU Display Port Wiring CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
(To common on PC serial port when downloading) RS-485, Ch 0 (+) From LSS4, RS-485 (+), To/From Term #7 of additional CMDN/SMDN's RS-485, Ch 0 (-) From LSS4, RS-485 (-), To/From Term #8 of additional CMDN/SMDN's RS-485, Ch 1 (+)
24 VDC SUPPLY TO ADDITIONAL ANNUNCIATORS [CMDN-015.CDR] LSS4 To CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) Wiring The Remote RS-485 Isolator (P/N 130285) provides electrical protection for the RS-485 wiring leaving the panel. LSS4 motherboard versions 1.5 or higher now include the RS485 interface. Annunciator Setup - IRC-3 and FCC/PCPU...
Each annunciator connected to an FCC/DCPU printer port must have its “display ID” and annunciator location information entered. The operation of the front panel switches on the CMDN-C/SMDN-C’s must be configured in conjunction with the front panel Enable/Disable key switch.
Disable/Auto-Acknowledge Enable Buzzer Disable To disable the buzzer, turn dip switch SW1-2 to the “ON” position. The dip switch is located on the back of the CMDN. Refer to the diagram and table on switch positions that follows. Auto-Acknowledge Enable To enable the auto-acknowledge function, turn dip switch SW1-1 to the “ON”...
Configuration program disk in your computer. All these disks include a directory called CMDN. 2. Create a new directory called "CMDN" on your hard disk. Copy the contents of the CMDN directory from the IRC-3 Data Entry, FCC Compiler, or LSS4 Configuration program disk to the CMDN directory on your hard disk.
Phase 3 (the "Message Entry/Editing for Selected Display" screen) enters and edits individual annunciator messages. Copies of the CMDN/SMDN worksheets at the end of this document should be filled-in to assist you in rapidly entering annunciator information.
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Project Description: (20 char max) provides a description of the project. Type: defines the fire panel model associated with this project. The type of host system to which the CMDN will be connected is entered using the respective index number, as shown on the Next screen.
Press any highlighted letter to alter the corresponding item. Press TAB to move to the next screen and enter data to the Selected Display shown above. The data here will be saved. Press ESC to exit this program. IRC-3 Project Menu CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
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No additional entry is required if a default parameter is satisfactory. Annunciator Network Parameters Parameter FCC/DCPU FCC/DCPU IRC-3 (FCC/PCPU) Class A Class B (Class A or B) Project Name (Filename) Project Description Number of Displays Geographic Category CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
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Class A operation when connected to a Class A data line. IRC-3(FCC/PCPU) and FCC/DCPU Phase 2 - Parameter Entry for Selected Display (Individual Annunciator Configuration) After the network parameters have been entered, each CMDN/SMDN must be configured (phase 2). Press to advance to the “Parameter Entry for Selected Display” menu.
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SMDN whose address is displayed in the Base Address or Selected Display window. The Parameter Entry for Selected Display screen is the first of two screens used to configure each CMDN/SMDN (phase 2), and enter its messages (phase 3). Enter the required annunciator information for the parameters listed below.
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Display (see section 6.4.3.4 for FCC/DCPU Message Entry) The Message Entry for Selected Display screen is the second of the two screens used to configure individual CMDN/SMDNs and enter its messages (phase 3). All information displayed on this screen applies to the CMDN/...
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The two message windows represent the two 20-character Note: segments of the 40-character message. The text in the left message window appears in the CMDN display above the text in the right message window. Press ENTER to enter the message and automatically position the cursor at the “Type”...
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The two message windows represent the two 20-character Note: segments of the 40-character message. The text in the left message window appears in the CMDN display above the text in the right message window. Move the cursor between the Line, Panel, and Zone windows by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys.
Display parameter to the next annunciator address and repeat programming Phase 2 for the next annunciator. When all annunciators have been configured, proceed to the Downloading to the CMDN/SMDN section for instructions on downloading. The DCPU port should be configured in the DCPU Database as a Note: “Display”...
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RSA4-CPUs may be connected in a single line configuration Note: with CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C)s on the LSS4 RS-485 circuit as long as there are no more than four remote annunciators on the circuit, and the annunciator sub-addresses do not conflict. The following table shows the equivalent sub-address settings for the RSA4-CPU and CMDN(- C)/SMDN(-C) modules.
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CMDN/SMDN must be configured (phase 2). The “Parameter Entry for Selected Display” screen is the first of two screens used to configure each CMDN/SMDN (phase 2), and enter its messages (phase WED FEB 6, 1994 11:16:35 Remote Alpha-Numeric Display Network...
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The two message windows represent the two 20 character Note: segments of the 40 character message. The text in the left message window appears in the CMDN display above the text in the right message window. Move the cursor to the zone window by pressing ENTER, if required.
CMDN/SMDN, press ESC until the "Parameter Entry for Entire Project" menu appears. Press S to move the cursor to the Select Display window. Enter the address of the next CMDN/SMDN display to be configured in the selected display window. To copy a configuration from a previously configured display into the “selected display,”...
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Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight one of the main menu choices, and press ENTER to select it. FCC to CMDN: Select this menu option to convert an FCC message database to CMDN format. IRC-3 to CMDN:...
-Z = Convert an IRC-3.N file to CMDN format Example: To convert an IRC-3 data entry file to FCC format, at the C:\CMDN prompt type: CONVERT [-C -S[source] -T[target] -D[A-Z] -L[00-07] Where <source> is the name of the source file (including the extension), <target>...
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ENABLE KEY-SWITCH CONNECT CABLE START DOWNLOAD 7. Be sure the front panel key switch on the CMDN-C/SMDN-C is in the enable position. If no download is started within two minutes, the annunciator will reinitialize and go into normal operation. 8. From the Parameter Entry for Entire Project screen, verify that the PC Communications port is matches the download cable location.
Braces { } indicate default settings. Active When Key Switch Disabled This parameter selects the combination of the CMDN Reset, Alarm Silence, Trouble Silence and Drill switches which are operable when the front panel key switch is in the DISABLED position. Valid options are: •...
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FCC Text (FCC Only) When “ON”, causes CMDN to request message text from FCC/DCPU. Master CMDN must be set “ON” for slave CMDNs to operate in this mode. A maximum of 5 displays can be set in this mode. Geographic Category The parameter which sets parameters depending on installation location.
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Do not confuse this with the network data line wiring configuration. No Switch Panel Used to configure a CMDN or SMDN which have no front panel key switches, or to totally disable the key switches on CMDN-C and SMDN-C annunciators.
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Type criteria (above) are displayed or only messages meeting the Annunciation Type criteria and are defined in the selected CMDN's memory are displayed. When all messages is selected and no message is defined in the selected CMDN's memory, the display will indicate: No Definition Found. Select FCC Text See FCC Text.
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A command which displays the version number of the installed CMDNPGM.EXE program. XFER (FCC Only) A command which transfers a copy of the data from the CMDN memory indicated in the "Selected Display" window to the CMDN memory indicated in the XFER window. This parameter is used to facilitate CMDN/SMDN configuration editing.
Keyboard Commands The following keyboard commands are used in the CMDN configuration program: Keyboard Commands Keyboard Entry Action Return to prior display. Enter Selects the function or data item at the cursor position. Moves the cursor to the next data entry group within a display screen.
The ASCII text between field designators may be modified as required, including the addition of lines. In the finished report, each “@” will be replaced with a character or space. To save a copy of the report as a file, rename the MESSAGES.TXT file. CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
(FILENAME.N) or DCPU message files to CMDN database files. Refer to Section 6.10 for additional information about this utility program. The following files are created when a CMDN network is programmed: FILENAME.PRJ Contains data on specific project & host system.
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ERROR.LOG is automatically generated in the same directory as the "FILENAME" files are saved. The error log file is an ASCII text file which lists errors which occur during CMDN configuration. This file is useful when troubleshooting problem installations in conjunction with the factory.
Restore power to the computer. 2. With the program running, verify that the serial port setting in the CMDN configuration program is the correct one for the computer's serial port. During download operations, internal computer timing is critical.
Compiler for configuring the CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C) on IRC-3, LSS, and FCC systems. The compiler allows you to create a configuration file and download it to the CMDN(-C)/SMDN(-C). Template examples when using the CONVERT.EXE utility program follow: CMDN application for IRC-3 system ;...
Where <source filename> is the name of the configuration file that you just created, <target filename> is the name you wish to assign to the compiled file which you will download to the CMDN(- C)/SMDN(-C), and -R is a compiler option which generates a Report, useful for verifying that the parameters have been compiled correctly.
You can display a complete list of compiler options by typing the following at the DOS prompt: convert -? CMDN application for LSS system ; CMDN source file template for LSS CMDN application. ; Definition of commands: MAX NODES - Must set to 05 for LSS operation.
To correctly utilize this function, the master CMDN must have EXTERNAL MSG set to ACTIVE as well as any CMDN that elects to use this option. FIRE SYSTEM - Must be set to either FCC A or FCC B for FCC operation.
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CURRENT ID - Defines the base address of the CMDN. ERROR ACTION - This selection defines the action that is used to inform the FCC system of a local CMDN off normal condition. ;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MAX NODES ; 01 - 64 CURRENT ID ;...
000098 LOCAL TROUBLE PRI FIRE PANEL FAULT IRC-3 and FCC Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause CMDN-C/SMDN-C 1. CMDN(-C)/SMDN-(C) Baud rate not displaying garbled matched with source. characters. 1. Key switch set to disable. CMDN-C/SMDN-C Front panel switches 2. Key switch filter programmed inoperative.
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Problem Possible Cause Local Fault Fire Communications failure between display panel primary and LSS4. CMDN-C/SMDN-C 1) CMDN-C/SMDN-C baud rate not set at displaying garbled 9600 characters. CMDN-C/SMDN-C 1) Key switch set to disable front panel switches 2) Key switch filter programmed improperly.
Related Parts and Documents Related Parts Description Part Number Surface Mount Backbox for CMDN(-C) 200032 SAN-4: Four Module Enclosure 240171 SAN-8: Eight Module Enclosure 240172 RSAN-6: Six Module Mounting Frame 240176 BP-A: SAN Blank Panel 240170 LSS4 Remote RS-485 Interface...
(Up to 8 characters in length) Number of Displays: ______________________ Environment Type: Geographic Category: LSS4 IRC-3 CANADA FCC, Class B EUROPE FCC, Class A Fault Action: ____________________ PC Communications Port: Network Communications Class: Network Baud Rate: 2400 4800 9600 19200 CMDN Manual firealarmresources.com...
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Alarm & Trouble Supervisory & Trouble Alarm, Supervisory, & Trouble Message Routing: All Messages Defined Messages No Switch Panel Installed (i.e. CMDN or SMDN) Active When Enabled: Reset Alarm Silence Reset & Alarm Silence Trouble Silence Reset & Trouble Silence Alarm Silence &...
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