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  • Page 1 ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual ® ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual Document LS10050-003NF-E 6/5/2015 Rev: P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B ECN 15-0292...
  • Page 2 Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi- detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning als, etc.).

  • Page 3: Installation Precautions

    Microsoft Corporation. The Chrome™ and Google™ are trademarks of Google Inc. © 2015 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited. ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 4: Software Downloads

    Documentation Feedback Your feedback helps us keep our documentation up-to-date and accurate. If you have any comments or suggestions about our on-line help or manuals, please e-mail us at FireSystems.TechPubs@honeywell.com. On-Line Help – Please include the following information: • Product name and version number (if applicable) •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Product Overview ....................9 1.1: Operation ...............................9 1.2: Functionality ..............................9 1.2.1: System Functions..........................9 1.2.2: System Limits ............................10 Table 1.1 System Limits........................10 1.3: Additional Software.............................10 1.3.1: Anti-virus Software ...........................10 1.3.2: Windows Automatic Updates......................10 1.4: Printer Overview............................10 1.5: IP Requirements............................10 1.5.1: IP Port Settings ..........................10 Table 1.2 IP Port Settings........................10...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Figure 4.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout ..................21 4.3: Main Menus ..............................22 Table 4.1 Main Menus..........................22 4.4: Product Information.............................22 Table 4.2 Product Information ......................22 4.5: Additional Properties ..........................23 Table 4.3 Additional Properties......................23 4.6: Node List ..............................24 4.7: Web Portal Setup ............................24 Section 5 Configuration Tool Settings..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 7.1.2: Log Out..............................41 7.2: Display Modes .............................42 7.2.1: Graphics Mode ..........................42 Figure 7.1 Example Graphics Mode Screen..................42 7.2.2: Text Mode............................43 Figure 7.2 Example Text Mode Screen....................43 7.3: Graphics Display Screen..........................44 Figure 7.3 Graphics Display Screen Features ..................44 Table 7.1 Graphics Display Screen Descriptions .................45 7.3.1: Graphic Elements ..........................47 7.3.1.1 Point Icons ..........................47...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Product Overview

    Section 1 Product Overview 1.1 Operation ONYXWorks Lite monitors building and life-safety systems and annunciates events (status change signals) that are received from the attached network(s). It functions as a Protected Premises Control Unit. Multiple user accounts are supported with monitoring and control permissions configured individually for each of the user accounts.

  • Page 10: 2: System Limits

    Product Overview Additional Software 1.2.2 System Limits The workstation is designed to operate within the limits listed below: Table 1.1 System Limits Limit Feature Maximum Allowed Logical Network & Screen Screens 1000 Devices 100,000 Macros Macro Button NavIcons 1000 Monitoring Profiles Node Control Profiles Workstation Output Formats...

  • Page 11: 2: Ip Restrictions

    System Security Product Overview 1.5.2 IP Restrictions The following restrictions apply: • Must have a static IP address. DHCP is not supported. • Multiple IP Addresses are not supported, either due to multiple enabled network adapters or due to a multi-homed adapter.
  • Page 12 Product Overview Network Technology ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 13: Section 2 Hardware Configuration

    Section 2 Hardware Configuration 2.1 Installation Overview The workstation computer must be installed in accordance with local fire protection codes. Installation should be performed by a factory-trained fire alarm technician. The ONYXWorks Lite software application is shipped on a CD-ROM. Included in the shipment is a USB key that allows features of the network monitoring system to function on the workstation.

  • Page 14: Starting Lite For The First Time

    Hardware Configuration Starting Lite for the First Time • Facilities Monitoring - InstallShield Wizard - Click Finish to proceed. A computer restart message displays. Click Yes. The computer restarts. Connect the ONYXWorks Lite USB key to the computer. To start the workstation application, go Start>All Programs>Facilities Monitoring>Workstation. 2.4 Starting Lite for the First Time The first time ONYXWorks Lite is started, you will be required to create an Administrator password.

  • Page 15: Section 3 Pc Nfn Gateway Board Installation

    Section 3 PC NFN Gateway Board Installation 3.1 Installing the PC NFN Gateway Board If installation of the PC NFN Gateway board is required, perform the following steps: Remove insulation strip from between the battery and the terminal as shown in Figure 3.1.

  • Page 16: Connections

    PC NFN Gateway Board Installation Connections 3.2 Connections 3.2.1 Connecting to the PC COMM Port P/N 75557 Cable PC COMM Port EIA-232 Connector PC NFN Gateway Board Figure 3.2 PC NFN Gateway-to-PC Connections ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 17: 2: Connecting To The Nfn Network

    Connections PC NFN Gateway Board Installation 3.2.2 Connecting to the NFN Network Connection to an NFN network is made through the network port using one of the following methods: • For the OW-LITE-NW, connect the wire pairs to the terminal connector as shown in Figure 3.3.

  • Page 18: 3: Connecting To Ups Supervision

    PC NFN Gateway Board Installation Connections 3.2.3 Connecting to UPS Supervision Note: The PC NFN Gateway board is supplied with a shunt plug over the UPS SUPV pins. Remove the shunt to make the connection for UPS supervision. Normally Closed To Utility Failure Connectors Common on UPS Inverter...

  • Page 19: Setting The Network Control Switches

    Setting the Network Control Switches PC NFN Gateway Board Installation 3.3 Setting the Network Control Switches In order for PC NFN Gateways to operate on the network, the network control switches must be configured depending on whether the network uses wire or fiber-optic connections. 3.3.1 Setting OW-LITE-NW Switches Set switches on the OW-LITE-NW as follows (see Figure...

  • Page 20: 2: Setting Ow-Lite-Nf Switches

    PC NFN Gateway Board Installation System Power 3.3.2 Setting OW-LITE-NF Switches The OW-LITE-NF provides a set of switches (SW200 and SW202) to attempt to resolve any issues that might arise with back reflections or signal overdriving. Set switches on the OW-LITE-NF as follows (see Figure 3.7): •...

  • Page 21: Section 4 Pc Nfn Gateway Configuration

    Section 4 PC NFN Gateway Configuration 4.1 Configuration Application Activation and Login Double-click the icon in the Windows Notification Area. When the login dialog box displays, enter the password and click Login. If a password has not been set, then you will be prompted to create the password. For details regarding the password, refer to Tools > Set Device Password in 4.3, "Main Menus".

  • Page 22: Main Menus

    PC NFN Gateway Configuration Main Menus 4.3 Main Menus The configuration main menus are located at the upper left-hand area of the screen (see Figure 4.1). Table 4.1 Main Menus Menu Sub-Menu Description File Shutdown Deactivates the PC NFN Gateway. View History Displays a window containing a list of error messages.

  • Page 23: Additional Properties

    Additional Properties PC NFN Gateway Configuration 4.5 Additional Properties The Additional Properties folder is located in the navigation tree area of the configuration tool (see Figure 4.1). After configuring the settings, click Apply in the lower right corner of the window. Table 4.3 Additional Properties Navigation Sub-Item...

  • Page 24: Node List

    PC NFN Gateway Configuration Node List 4.6 Node List The node list is located in the navigation tree area of the configuration tool screen (see Figure 4.1). Click the desired node label to view information about that node. The information displayed is dependent on the node type.

  • Page 25: Section 5 Configuration Tool Settings

    Section 5 Configuration Tool Settings 5.1 Administrator Login 5.1.1 New Workstation Start the workstation if it is not already running. The Administrator Password dialog box displays. Enter the Administrator password (8 characters minimum, case sensitive). Re-enter the password to confirm. Click OK.

  • Page 26: 3: Configuration Tool Layout

    Configuration Tool Settings Configuration Tool 5.3.3 Configuration Tool Layout Screen Feature Description Network Configuration Allows an Administrator to add or delete monitored networks to the system configuration. Screen Objects Allows an Administrator to create and place informational objects on a graphics screen. User Editor Allows an Administrator to set workstation user passwords and privileges.

  • Page 27: 4: Monitoring Profiles

    Configuration Tool Configuration Tool Settings 5.3.4 Monitoring Profiles Monitoring profiles allow the Administrator to select which nodes are monitored by a workstation. Monitoring profiles are event annunciation filters that are set up to monitor or not monitor an event location and its event type at the workstation.

  • Page 28: 6: Event Color Coding

    Configuration Tool Settings Configuration Tool 5.3.6 Event Color Coding Each event within the NFN system has a corresponding color. This color coding is used when displaying the event on-screen, when viewing events in history manager, and various other applications throughout the software. Each off-normal event has a corresponding normal event.

  • Page 29: 7: System Options

    Network Right Click Commands Configuration Tool Settings 5.3.7 System Options System options settings are described in the following table. Table 5.2 System Options Configuration Setting Possible Settings Comments Icon Set Select the desired icon set After selecting an icon set, the selection will not be displayed in the for the workstation to use Icon Set drop-down list when the System Options dialog box is for screen objects.

  • Page 30: Auto-Creation Of Screens, Nodes, And Points

    Configuration Tool Settings Auto-Creation of Screens, Nodes, and Points 5.5 Auto-Creation of Screens, Nodes, and Points NOTE: Every addressable device must be represented on a workstation screen as a point icon. If the workstation software application auto-create function has been disabled, meaning the check box that controls the operation has been unchecked, or if a addressable device has been deleted, then the first time the addressable device reports an event an addressable device will be assigned to the default workstation screen.

  • Page 31: 1: Managing The Auto-Creation Process

    Autocreating Gateway Point IDs Configuration Tool Settings 5.5.1 Managing the Auto-creation Process The Administrator can rename, reorder, cut and paste, copy, and delete auto-created screens in the configuration tool’s Screen Objects window. Refer to the ONYXWorks Lite Configuration Tool Installation & Operation Manual (P/N 53508) for additional information.

  • Page 32: Workstation Database Backup And Restore

    Configuration Tool Settings Workstation Database Backup and Restore 5.7 Workstation Database Backup and Restore 5.7.1 Backing Up the Database Backing up the workstation database is recommended before making any modifications to prevent inadvertent data loss. Back up the database as follows: From the Windows taskbar, right click the PC Monitor icon and then click Backup System Data.

  • Page 33: Custom Icon Recommendations

    Custom Icon Recommendations Configuration Tool Settings 5.9 Custom Icon Recommendations When creating custom icons, the following recommendations should be followed for optimal appearance: • 32 bit PNG File – Works best for the color tinting used in alarm reporting. Refer to Table 5.4.
  • Page 34 Configuration Tool Settings Custom Icon Recommendations ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 35: Section 6 Workstation Settings

    Section 6 Workstation Settings 6.1 Windows Settings Table 6.1 Windows Settings Setting Required Value Windows Update Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them IP Address Valid IP Address required if connecting to LAN Power Options Display: Turn off the display: Never Computer: Put the computer to sleep: Never Time Zone...

  • Page 36: 2: General Tab

    Workstation Settings Workstation Settings 6.2.2 General Tab The General tab allows the Administrator to configure overall settings for workstation operations as described in the following table. Table 6.3 General Tab Settings Setting Possible Settings Description Comments Event Label: The event label is displayed in the event list when the point is in an off normal condition. The event label consists of a combination of network, node, and point labels as described below.
  • Page 37 Workstation Settings Workstation Settings Table 6.3 General Tab Settings (Continued) Setting Possible Settings Description Comments Extract Descriptions True Use point descriptions as received from the FACP. from Panel False Use point descriptions as defined by the configuration tool and discard point descriptions received from the FACP. Shut Down PC on True Automatically shut down the computer hosting the...

  • Page 38: 3: User Features Tab

    Workstation Settings Workstation Settings 6.2.3 User Features Tab Table 6.4 User Features Settings Setting Possible Settings Description Comments Unacked Event Alarm Configuration: This feature is used to automatically activate a user-defined macro if an alarm is present in the new event list for more than the configured amount of time.

  • Page 39: 5: Output Tab

    Workstation Settings Workstation Settings 6.2.5 Output Tab An output is the format of data that is sent to a local event printer. Once output formats are created and named, they appear on a list of choices on the Event Printer tab. Output tab settings are described in the following table. Table 6.6 Output Tab Settings Setting Possible Settings...
  • Page 40 Workstation Settings Workstation Settings ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 41: Section 7 Operation

    Section 7 Operation 7.1 Login and Log Out 7.1.1 Login The Administrator grants users workstation login privileges. When a new user logs in, the workstation software automatically logs out the previous user. Log in as follows: On the workstation software application’s Main Menu, select File >Login. The User Login window displays.

  • Page 42: Display Modes

    Operation Display Modes 7.2 Display Modes The Administrator configures how the workstation graphical user interface is normally displayed. If the Administrator allows it, the user can toggle between graphics and text display modes from the workstation View menu. These display modes are described below. 7.2.1 Graphics Mode In graphics mode, the workstation displays the system as floor plans, point icons, and real-time event information in tabular/list form (see...

  • Page 43: 2: Text Mode

    Display Modes Operation 7.2.2 Text Mode In text mode, the New Events and Acknowledged Events panes are expanded (in tabular form) across the entire workstation display (see Figure 7.2). 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).

  • Page 44: Graphics Display Screen

    Operation Graphics Display Screen 7.3 Graphics Display Screen The workstation graphics display screen is shown in Figure 7.3. Each feature is described in Table 7.1. Figure 7.3 Graphics Display Screen Features ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...
  • Page 45 Graphics Display Screen Operation Table 7.1 Graphics Display Screen Descriptions Item Feature Description Floor Plan Window The floor plan window usually displays a building floor plan as background and serves as the primary source for visual feedback.The floor plan window’s title identifies which area of an system that is currently being displayed.
  • Page 46 Operation Graphics Display Screen Table 7.1 Graphics Display Screen Descriptions (Continued) Item Feature Description Tool Bar Previous Screen – Displays the floor plan that was viewed before the currently displayed floor plan. Next Screen – Displays the next floor plan below the current floor plan in the navigation tree hierarchy.

  • Page 47: 1: Graphic Elements

    Graphics Display Screen Operation 7.3.1 Graphic Elements 7.3.1.1 Point Icons Point icons represent a physical, addressable device on the system. Examples of point icons are fire panels and fire protection devices. The name of the point displays above the icon and if the point’s status becomes off-normal, its icon flashes and information about its status is displayed below it.
  • Page 48 Operation Graphics Display Screen Table 7.2 Default Node/Point Control Commands Command Description Enter User Response Allows the user to select from a list of default or user-created responses. These options provide the user the means to report various conditions and operations related to a node/point.

  • Page 49: 2: Navigation Tree

    Graphics Display Screen Operation 7.3.2 Navigation Tree The navigation tree displays the NFN system in a structured hierarchy form. Figure 7.4 describes navigation tree features. Item Feature Description Window Title Describes the hierarchy levels displayed in the floor plan window. ...

  • Page 50: 3: New Events Pane

    Operation Graphics Display Screen 7.3.3 New Events Pane When an event is reported to the workstation, it displays the event information in the New Events pane and sounds an audible alarm at the workstation. The workstation auto-navigates to the floor plan window that has the highest priority event.

  • Page 51: 4: Event Summary Icons

    Graphics Display Screen Operation 7.3.4 Event Summary Icons The event summary icons (while always visible) display in a highlighted, priority related color when an event is reported to the workstation. The affected icon remains highlighted until all off-normal conditions have been resolved. Hovering the cursor over the icon displays its label.

  • Page 52: Auto-Creation Of Screens, Nodes, And Points

    Operation Auto-creation of Screens, Nodes, and Points 7.4 Auto-creation of Screens, Nodes, and Points 7.4.1 Overview The auto-creation process of the workstation software application accomplishes the following: • Creates a parent screen for the gateway (1), a child screen for the node (2), and a child screen under that (3) for the points for that node in a navigation tree format (see Figure 7.6).

  • Page 53: Interpreting Events On The Workstation's User Interface

    Interpreting Events on the Workstation’s User Interface Operation 7.5 Interpreting Events on the Workstation’s User Interface 7.5.1 When a New Event Occurs When an event is reported to the workstation, the following actions simultaneously occur (see Figure 7.7): • The workstation displays the floor plan area with the icon of the device in alarm displayed in its priority color. The software attempts to center the point icon in the window.
  • Page 54 Operation Interpreting Events on the Workstation’s User Interface ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 55: Section 8 Data Management

    Section 8 Data Management 8.1 Database Management Several database management procedures are available for working with fire system data. Administrators can access these procedures by right clicking the PC Monitor icon ( ) in the Windows system tray, and then selecting one of the options listed in the following table.

  • Page 56: History Manager

    Data Management History Manager 8.2 History Manager History Manager is an application program interface for viewing all of the events that are currently stored in the history database of a network client application. It serves as a viewer that can organize all events that pass through the workstation software application.

  • Page 57: 1: Menu Bar

    History Manager Data Management 8.2.1 Menu Bar Menus located on the History Manager menu bar are defined in Table 8.2. Table 8.2 History Manager Menus Menu Description • Open Database - Open a previously saved event history database. File • Export to Delimited Text -Name and create a comma delimited (.csv) file listing the events in the history list.

  • Page 58: 2: Header And Row Display Options

    Data Management System Explorer Searches 8.2.2 Header and Row Display Options 8.2.2.1 Header Options The options listed in Table 8.3 can be accessed by right-clicking the column headings in the main body of the History Manager window. These options organize the information in the database columns for easier viewing. Table 8.3 History Manager Header Options Option Description...

  • Page 59: Key Upgrade Utility

    Key Upgrade Utility Data Management 8.4 Key Upgrade Utility 8.4.1 Overview Every workstation is shipped with an internal USB key. This key is programmed to allow features of the network monitoring system to function on that workstation. A USB key upgrade is required when a new feature is desired. You must acquire an upgrade code from Technical Services to update the key.
  • Page 60 Data Management Key Upgrade Utility ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 61: Section 9 System Architecture

    Section 9 System Architecture 9.1 Overview An example system architecture is described in the figure below. ONYXWorks Lite with PC Gateway NFN Network FACP FACP FACP FACP Figure 9.1 ONYXWorks Lite Network ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...
  • Page 62 System Architecture Overview ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10050-003NF-E:B 6/5/2015...

  • Page 63: Manufacturer Warranties And Limitation Of Liability

    Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan.
  • Page 64 World Headquarters 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA 203-484-7161 fax 203-484-7118 www.notifier.com...

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