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NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual Web Server NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual Document LS10016-000NF-E Rev: D2 5/1/2019 ECN: 19-0596...
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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 Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifica-...
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Table of Contents Section 1 Product Overview ..............................7 1.1: Operation ..........................................7 1.2: Functionality .........................................7 1.3: Features..........................................7 1.4: Recommended Cybersecurity Practices ................................7 1.5: Required Software ........................................7 1.6: Environmental Requirements ....................................7 1.7: System Architecture......................................7 Figure 1.1 Direct Panel Architecture ...............................7 Figure 1.2 NFN Network Architecture ..............................8 1.8: IP Requirements........................................8 1.8.1: IP Port Settings ......................................8 1.8.2: IP Restrictions......................................8...
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Table of Contents 3.2.5.2: System Settings.....................................24 Table 3.3 System Settings..................................24 3.2.5.3: SNTP Server and Time Zone Settings............................25 Table 3.4 SNTP Server and Time Zone Settings...........................25 3.2.5.4: Event Filter Settings ..................................26 Table 3.5 Event Filter Settings................................26 3.2.5.5: Node Mapping ....................................26 Table 3.6 Node Mapping ..................................26 3.2.5.6: Automatic Point Detection ................................27 Table 3.7 Automatic Point Detection..............................27 3.2.5.7: User Configuration, Web Portal Setup, and Active Users......................28...
Section 1 Product Overview 1.1 Operation The NWS-3 is a web-based device that acts as an HTML server that allows remote viewing of the connected NFN or high-speed NFN networks (version 5.0 and later) via the Internet or an intranet. The NWS-3 interfaces with the Internet/intranet using an IP-based wire ®...
Product Overview IP Requirements IP Network CAB 3/4 Cabinet with NWS-3 Ethernet Ethernet Assembly and HS-NCM or NCM Board PC Browser Interface HS-NCM HS-NCM NFN Network Supported FACP Supported FACP Figure 1.2 NFN Network Architecture 1.8 IP Requirements 1.8.1 IP Port Settings The following IP ports must be available to the NWS-3: Port Type...
Agency Listings Product Overview 1.9 Agency Listings 1.9.1 Standards Compliance - This product has been investigated to, and found to be in compliance with, the following standards: National Fire Protection Association • NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Underwriters Laboratories •...
Product Overview Compatible Equipment 1.10 Compatible Equipment ® The NWS-3 is compatible with the following equipment. At least one ONYX series panel is required on the NFN network. Table 1.1 Compatible Equipment Type Equipment • NFS-320 Fire Panels: • NFS2-640 •...
Section 2 Installation 2.1 Required Equipment 2.1.1 NWS-3 Assembly: The following components are shipped with the NWS-3: • NWS-3 Printed Circuit Board • Surge Suppressor (P/N PNET-1) • NUP-to-NUP Cable (P/N 75577) - Used to connect the NWS-3 board to an NCM-W or NCM-F board or supported panel. •...
Installation Board Installation 2.2 Board Installation The NWS-3 may be installed in a CAB-3 or CAB-4 cabinet as shown below. Keypad Removed Mounting Studs Board Board Bracket Slot Install bracket on 1/2” standoffs. Place the board’s Mount in 4th column of the NFS2-640 Series tab in the bracket slot and screw the board to the chassis.
Connections Installation 2.3 Connections 2.3.1 Connecting to the NWS-3 USB “A” Host (J2) USB “B” Device (J1) Ethernet Connector (J3) NUP A Mounting Hole Connector (J4) (1 of 12) Not Used (J5) Not Used (TB1) 24 V Out (TB2) 24 V In Figure 2.5 NWS-3 Connections Table 2.1 Connection Specifications Reference...
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Installation Connections (J1) (J3) LEDs (See Table Below) (J4) (J5) (TB1) (TB2) Figure 2.6 NWS-3 LEDs Table 2.2 LED Definitions Reference Label Description Designator ACTIVE Active/Lit indicates that WinCE is running. NUPA RX Blinks when data is received on the NUP A port (J4). PROGRAM Not Used NUPB RX...
Connections Installation 2.3.2 Connecting to a Standard NCM Connect Either Cable to Either NUP Connector on the NCM Communication from NUP A (J4) Only NWS-3 Out to NCM – 24V In From External Power Source to TB2 – 24 VDC Figure 2.7 Routing Power and Communication to a Standard NCM Table 2.3 Standard NCM Connections Type...
Installation Connections 2.3.3 Connecting to an HS-NCM For Communications, Connect USB A to B OR USB B to A HS-NCM NWS-3 Out to HS-NCM – – 24V In From External Power Source to TB2 Figure 2.8 Routing Power and Communication to an HS-NCM Table 2.4 HS-NCM Connections Type Connection...
Connections Installation 2.3.4 Connecting to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) Panel is shown for illustrative purposes only. The NWS-3 NUP Cable Provides Both is mounted within the FACP cabinet and connected with Power and Communication the NUP connection located on the FACP. From FACP To NUP “A”...
Installation System Power 2.4 System Power Table 2.5 Power Requirements Power Requirement Input Voltage (Nominal) 24 VDC Input Current @ 24 VDC 125 mA 2.5 Testing and Maintenance Testing and maintenance should be performed according to the Testing and Maintenance section of NFPA-72 and CAN/ULC S536. NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual —...
Section 3 Configuration 3.1 Configuration Web Page Configuration of the NWS-3 is through a web page running on the NWS-3. Supported web browsers are listed in 1.5, "Required Software". The following information applies to IP settings: • Each NWS-3 is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.1.2 and a default node number of 240. •...
Configuration Configuring the NWS-3 3.2.2 Basic Configuration Tool Layout Main Menus (see 3.2.3) Property/Value Window Tabs: Administration (see 3.2.5) Events (see 4.2) Properties (see 4.3) History (see 4.4) Navigation Tree On-screen Buttons (see 3.2.4) Figure 3.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual —...
Configuring the NWS-3 Configuration 3.2.3 Main Menus The following table describes the options available in the configuration tool main menus (see Figure 3.1). Table 3.1 Main Menus Menu Option Description File Log Out Click to exit the NWS-3 web page. Reboot Reboots the NWS-3.
Configuration Configuring the NWS-3 3.2.5 Administration Tab Configure the NWS-3 via the Administration Tab in the web browser as follows: Click the Administration Tab to display a list of items in the navigation tree. Click the following navigation tree labels, one at a time, and enter the information/select the options for the NWS-3: Navigation Tree Label Refer To E-mail Notification (Optional)
Configuring the NWS-3 Configuration 3.2.5.1 Email Notification Table 3.2 Email Notification Navigation Property Value Tree Label Email Email Configuration Notification Outgoing Email Enter the email server IP address. The NWS-3 does not support the Domain Name Address (SMTP) System (DNS); therefore, the address must be in dotted decimal format (XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX).
Configuration Configuring the NWS-3 3.2.5.2 System Settings Table 3.3 System Settings Navigation Property Value Tree Label System Software Versions Settings Version Displays the gateway version number. Board Type Displays the hardware model type. Kernel Version Displays additional software version information. Boot Version Displays additional software version information.
Configuring the NWS-3 Configuration Table 3.3 System Settings (Continued) Navigation Property Value Tree Label DNS Server Settings - Required by the NWS-3 for communications with the eVance server. Preferred DNS Enter the IP address for the primary Domain Name System (DNS) server. Server Alternate DNS Enter the IP address for the alternate DNS server.
Configuration Configuring the NWS-3 3.2.5.4 Event Filter Settings Table 3.5 Event Filter Settings Navigation Tree Property Value Label Event Filter Allows the user to select the event types to be displayed by the NWS-3. Select Settings Yes or No from the drop-down list for each of the following: •...
Configuring the NWS-3 Configuration 3.2.5.6 Automatic Point Detection Table 3.7 Automatic Point Detection Navigation Tree Property Value Label Automatic Point This option autodetects AFP1010/AM2020 points on an NFN network. Detection Note: Only administrators have security access to the automatic point detection feature.
Configuration Configuring the NWS-3 3.2.5.7 User Configuration, Web Portal Setup, and Active Users Table 3.8 User Configuration, Web Portal Setup, and Active Users Object Property Value User Allows the user to add, modify, and delete system users and their access Configuration profiles.
Security Certificate Configuration 3.3 Security Certificate The NWS-3 communicates with the browser using secure communications facilitated by a self-signed security certificate. Using the self-signed security certificate will cause the browser to display warnings similar to the following: Figure 3.2 Chrome Security Warning Example The browser warning is displayed upon each connection to the gateway.
Configuration Automatic Point Detection 3.4 Automatic Point Detection The automatic point detection feature is only accessible to users with administrative privileges. A point becomes visible to the NWS-3 in one of the following ways: • With ONYX series panels, points are detected automatically when the NWS-3 is connected to the network on which those panels reside.
Web Portal Setup Configuration 3.5 Web Portal Setup The NWS-3 web portal feature must have the correct time and date settings in order for it to establish communications with the eVance server. Ensure that a valid SNTP server IP address has been entered and appropriate time zone settings have been made on the Administration tab (see Table 3.4).
Section 4 Operation 4.1 Overview In addition to the Administration tab, the NWS-3 interface includes three other tabs that contain operational information about system properties, status, event history, and information that aids in diagnosis of system problems. These tabs are: •...
Properties Tab Operation 4.3 Properties Tab Table 4.2 Properties Tab Navigation Sub-Label Definition Tree Label Fire Alarm Expand the label in the navigation tree to view additional information. Network Diagnostics Expanding the Diagnostics label allows the user to view system diagnostic information. Note: Only ONYX series products (NFS/NFS2-3030, NFS/NFS2-640, NCA) display network statistical information.
Appendix A Gateway Settings NOTE: The procedures in this appendix require the use of a USB flash memory drive. A.1 Viewing Existing IP Settings Connect the flash drive to the NWS-3. Reboot the gateway. A file is created that matches the configured IP address of the gateway, followed by the extension “.txt” (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it will be altered to match the gateway configuration.
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.
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