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Section 1 NWS-3 Features 1.1 Product Description The NWS-3 is a web-based device that acts as an HTML server that allows remote viewing of the NFN network (this includes high speed NFN networks) via the Internet or an Intranet. With the NWS-3 interface, the user can view the history of a fire alarm control panel (FACP), event status, device properties, and other information based on access permissions defined by the system administrator.
NWS-3 Features Related Documentation 1.2 Related Documentation Below is a list of documentation that relates to the use of the NWS-3. Table 1.1 Related Documentation For information on Refer to Part No. Compatible Devices Device Compatibility Document 15378 Cabinets & Chassis CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Installation Document 15330 Offline Programming Utility...
Environmental Requirements NWS-3 Features Underwriters Laboratories Canada • CAN/ULC-S527-99—Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems, Second Edition • CAN/ULC-S559-04—Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems, First Edition 1.3.2 Installation This product is intended to be installed in accordance with the following regulatory agencies. Local •...
NWS-3 Features Wiring Restrictions 1.5 Wiring Restrictions NOTE: All wiring connections are supervised and power limited. NOTE: NUP wiring connections to the HS-NCM must be located within 20 feet and encased in conduit within the same room. NOTE: In Canada, if the gateway is installed in a separate cabinet, the cabinet must be connected to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with a close nipple fitting.
System Architecture NWS-3 Features 1.9 System Architecture These are the connections options for the NWS-3 architecture: • NFN network connection—A connection is made to an HS-NCM that is on the same high speed NFN network as the NWS-3, or to an NCM that is on the same NFN network as the NWS-3 (Figure 1.1).
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Section 2 NWS-3 Embedded Installation 2.1 Required Equipment The NWS-3 requires the following: NWS-3 Assembly The following are shipped with the NWS-3: • NWS-3 printed circuit board • PNET-1 surge suppressor (P/N PNET-1) • RJ45 to RJ45 standard Ethernet network cable (P/N 75585—used to connect the NWS-3 board to PNET-1 surge suppressor •...
NWS-3 Embedded Installation NWS-3 Installation Overview 2.2.1 NWS-3 PC Board Layout USB “A” Host (J13) USB “B” Device (J14) Ethernet Connector (J8) NUP A Serial Data Mounting Hole with Connector (J6) Surrounding Grounding Area (5 locations) not used (J7) TB6: Not Used TB1: -24 V Out...
Installing a CAB3/CAB4 Cabinet NWS-3 Embedded Installation 2.3 Installing a CAB3/CAB4 Cabinet Install a new CAB-3/CAB-4 series cabinet according to the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction or prepare an existing CAB-3/CAB-4 series cabinet that houses a supported NOTIFIER® panel or annunciator. Refer to Appendix 6, “AWS-3 Compatible Node Types”, on page 41 for list of supported panels and annunciators.
NWS-3 Embedded Installation Installing a CHS-4L Chassis 2.4 Installing a CHS-4L Chassis A chassis holds the gateway within a CAB-3/CAB-4 series cabinet. A CHS-4L chassis fits into any CAB-3/CAB-4 series cabinet row except for the bottom row, which provides battery housing and does not have PEM studs for mounting.
Installing the NWS-3 Printed Circuit Board NWS-3 Embedded Installation 2.5 Installing the NWS-3 Printed Circuit Board Install the NWS-3 printed circuit board onto the mounting studs on the CHS-4L chassis, making sure to use only the mounting holes bordered by grounding area. Grounding area Figure 2.4 Install NWS-3 Printed Circuit Board onto Chassis NOTE: There must be enough clearance on the right side of the printed circuit board to allow an...
Section 3 Power and Data Connections 3.1 NWS-3 Power Supply Connection Table 3.1 Power Supply Specifications NOMINAL Input Voltage +24VDC Input Current @ +24VDC 400 mA The NWS-3 requires +24VDC @400mA nominal and supervised battery backup in accordance with local code requirements. Outside Canada, the NWS-3 can be powered by any regulated, UL 1481 listed, power limited, battery backed, +24VDC power supply.
Power and Data Connections Connecting a NWS-3 to a High Speed NCM 3.2 Connecting a NWS-3 to a High Speed NCM • Use an HS-NCM-W for a twisted pair wire connection. • Use an HS-NCM-SF for a single mode fiber-optic cable connection. •...
Connecting a NWS-3 to an NCM Power and Data Connections 3.3 Connecting a NWS-3 to an NCM • Use an NCM-W for a twisted pair wire connection. • Use an NCM-F for a fiber-optic cable connection. NUP to NUP Cable Connection Connecting the NWS-3 to an NCM-W/F allows the gateway to communicate with devices on an NFN network.
Power and Data Connections Connecting a NWS-3 to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) 3.4 Connecting a NWS-3 to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) NUP to NUP Cable Connection The NWS-3 can connect to and communicate directly with an FACP. Refer to Appendix 6, “AWS- 3 Compatible Node Types”, on page 41 for information about compatible FACPs.
Section 4 NWS-3 Configuration 4.1 Configuration PC Preparation CAUTION: Multiple NWS-3 Installations NWS-3s should be installed and configured one at a time because all NWS-3 use the same default IP address and node number. NOTE: You must have completed the installation of the NWS-3 before you proceed with this preparation (refer to “AWS-3 Embedded Installation”...
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NWS-3 Configuration IP Network Configuration • Refer to the NCM documentation for more details on these fields. Step 4. Refer to for information about configuring additional settings. Step 5. The configuration of NWS-3 is complete and it should be operational. Refer to “AWS-3 Operation”...
Section 5 NWS-3 Operation 5.1 Browser Security Settings These Microsoft® Internet Explorer® settings for trusted sites MUST be made before you use the NWS-3. • Enter your Web Server’s IP address (if you did not change the initial IP address in , enter the default IP address: 192.168.1.2).
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NWS-3 Operation NWS-3 Security When the NWS-3 is started, a log in must be performed. Functions assigned by the system administrator determine what access the user will have. Figure 5.1 NWS-3 Login Dialog NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive. NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 53371:Rev: B1 2/7/12...
The NWS-3 Interface NWS-3 Operation 5.3 The NWS-3 Interface Browser The NWS-3 interface is an html page type format that displays information about all points present and active on a AUTOPULSE network. The recommended internet browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer. For details on using Microsoft Internet Explorer, consult Microsoft’s documentation or help file.
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NWS-3 Operation Events Tab • Actual Time • Node • Point • Status • Trouble Status • Device Type • Description • Zone • Zone Label Show/Hide Columns Right-clicking the heading of any column of information brings up options that let you customize the view.
Properties Tab NWS-3 Operation 5.5 Properties Tab Panel And Device Properties In the Properties Tab, panels and devices on the network are represented by hyperlinks on the left side of the properties display area. These screens are for viewing panel/network device status and property settings.
NWS-3 Operation History Tab Figure 5.4 NUP Port Statistics Figure 5.5 Network Statistics NOTE: Only Onyx Series products (NFS/NFS2-3030, NFS/NFS2-640, NCA) will have Network Statistics information displayed. Information is also available about the version levels of panels and their components. Figure 5.6 Version Information 5.6 History Tab Panel History...
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History Tab NWS-3 Operation Figure 5.7 History Events Available Figure 5.8 Alarm History Figure 5.9 All History Diagnostic Information Diagnostic information can also be displayed from the history tab. Under the diagnostic folder, click the appropriate heading to display the following information: NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 53371:Rev: B1 2/7/12...
NWS-3 Operation Administration Tab • Authorization Log—a record of each time a user logged on or off the NWS-3, or attempted to • E-mail Log—a record of E-mail notification messages sent by the NWS-3. Refer to • General Log—a general record of information processed by the NWS-3 including internal operations •...
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Administration Tab NWS-3 Operation Mail User This is an SMTP server setting. Leave this field blank unless your network administrator indicates otherwise. Figure 5.10 E-mail Configuration E-mail Profiles Profiles define the e-mail addresses of the recipients assigned that profile, along with the nodes and event types that will initiate an e-mail message.
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NWS-3 Operation Administration Tab Profile Enabled E-mails are sent for a profile only when the Profile Enabled box for that profile is checked ( ). Remove the check mark from this box to prevent e-mails from being sent. Profiles are enabled by default. In the profile node table, check the boxes in the event columns for events that should be announced when they occur in the...
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Administration Tab NWS-3 Operation Site Name denotes where the NWS-3 is located. The Site Name is configured under System Administration, System Settings. Panel Label displays the name entered into system for the panel. Event displays detailed event information in the same format as that of the panel or annunciator.
NWS-3 Operation Administration Tab 5.7.2 System Settings Selecting System Settings allows you to make NWS-3 browser configuration settings. Figure 5.14 System Settings General Settings Site Name This is a user defined field designed to facilitate a unique descriptive name for the NWS-3.
Administration Tab NWS-3 Operation Internet Address Settings IP Address This is the actual IP address where the NWS-3 will be located. Type the address by double clicking on the data field to the right of the description field. The user will type this address into a browser in order to establish a connection with the NWS-3.
NWS-3 Operation Administration Tab 5.7.4 Event Filter Settings Event filter settings allow you to select the event types to be displayed in the NWS-3. Select No to disable NWS-3 viewing of the specified event type. The default value for all event types is Yes. Figure 5.16 Event Filter Settings 5.7.5 Node Mapping Node Mapping allows the user to map nodes that are active on the NFN network.
Administration Tab NWS-3 Operation Clicking Auto Detect lists all online nodes on the network as “Mapped” and all offline nodes on the network as “Unmapped”. When Auto Detect or Change Settings are clicked network data will be accessed to populate a node’s field, therefore, the display will refresh collapsing the Menu navigation tree.
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NWS-3 Operation Administration Tab Select the nodes to scan from the list of accessible nodes. Click Start to begin Automatic Point Detection. This process can be time-consuming, depending on the size of the entire system. Figure 5.18 Auto Detect Points The Auto Point Detect feature does not function for the AFP-300/400 panel.
Administration Tab NWS-3 Operation The progress bar shows the progress of the detection process. Cancel Automatic Point Detection if necessary. Figure 5.19 Auto Point Detect Screen Once the Auto Detect has been performed, go to the Node Mapping links and make sure that all node numbers that read “online”...
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NWS-3 Operation Administration Tab Once a user has been created, his/her name is This is where users and their added to the user list. Click a user name in the corresponding passwords are created. list to enable/disable a user account and choose System Administration access.
Administration Tab NWS-3 Operation 5.7.8 Active Users The Active Users screen shows which users are currently connected to the NWS-3 , the IP address of the computer they are using to connect, and the time they logged in. Figure 5.21 Active Users NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 53371:Rev: B1 2/7/12...
Appendix 6: NWS-3 Compatible Node Types NOTE: The NWS-3 requires that at least one node on the NFN network be an ONYX series panel. NWS-3 does not run on an NFN network with no ONYX series panels. 6.1 Direct Connect Node Type Compatibility Table 6.1 Panel Communication Connection Table Panel Type Connection Type...
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NWS-3 Compatible Node Types Direct Connect Node Type Compatibility NWS-3 Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 53371:Rev: B1 2/7/12...
Appendix 7: NWS-3 Local Configuration NOTE: This procedure is only necessary if you are configuring an NWS-3 using a Configuration PC that is not already on the same IP network as the NWS-3. Refer to “Connect the Configuration PC to the AWS-3” on page NOTE: A direct connection requires that a cross over Ethernet cable to be made or purchased by the customer.
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NWS-3 Local Configuration Direct Connection to the Gateway PC Board The cross over cable can be purchased or you can make one. Please use the following information for the correct pinout requirements for each end of the cable. EIA/TIA wire color-code standard 568B is applicable.
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