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Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 CAP Gateway Features.................... 7 1.1: Product Description ............................7 1.1.1: CAP Gateway Features........................7 1.2: System Architecture............................8 1.2.1: IP Requirements ..........................8 Table 1.1 IP Requirements ........................8 1.2.2: CAP Gateway Architecture .........................9 Figure 1.1 Example System: CAP Gateway Monitoring NFN Network over TCP/IP ......9 1.3: Related Documentation ..........................9 Table 1.2 Related Documentation ......................9 1.4: Compatibility ...............................10...
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Section 1 CAP Gateway Features 1.1 Product Description Facilities across the country, including colleges, corporate offices, and government buildings, rely on textual displays as part of a multi-modal approach to emergency notification as defined by NFPA 72, chapter 24. The CAP (Common Alerting Protocol) Gateway is a UL-864 listed product for supplementary use that is a key part of an Emergency Communication Response System (ECRS) which integrates seamlessly with NOTIFIER fire alarm control panels and NFN networks.
CAP Gateway Features System Architecture 1.2 System Architecture 1.2.1 IP Requirements An Internet or Intranet IP network connection is required. The Internet or Intranet IP network connection must meet the following requirements. Table 1.1 IP Requirements Parameter Requirements Ethernet Network Configuration Private or Business LAN TCP/IP Requirements Static IP address required...
Related Documentation CAP Gateway Features 1.2.2 CAP Gateway Architecture Figure 1.1 shows a possible configuration for CAP Gateway architecture, and an overview of system data-flow. System Abilities • Maximum number of NFN Gateways per CAP Gateway: 50 • Maximum number of CAP Gateways per NFN Gateway: 150 •...
CAP Gateway Features Compatibility 1.4 Compatibility 1.4.1 Compatible NFN Node Types & Networked Panels The CAP Gateway is compatible with Noti-Fire-Net and High-Speed Noti-Fire-Net. An NFN gateway V3.16 (or later) must be used to interface with the NFN or FACP. 1.5 Agency Listings NOTE: UL 864, 9th Edition—This system works with products that have been UL 864, 9th Edition listed...
Environmental Requirements CAP Gateway Features • CAN/ULC-S561-03—Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems, First Edition Canada • CSA C22.1—Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations WARNING: Installation Improper installation, maintenance, and lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction. 1.5.3 Acceptable Use WARNING: UL-864 Compliance In order to comply with the UL-864 listing, CAP Gateway may only be used for supplementary...
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CAP Gateway Features Environmental Requirements CAP Gateway Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 50109259-001:Rev: A1 4/5/12...
Section 2 CAP Gateway Installation 2.1 Required Equipment PN CAP Gateway Assembly The following are shipped with the CAP Gateway: • CAP-GW—CAP Gateway printed circuit board • PNET-1 surge suppressor (P/N PNET-1). Includes RJ45 to RJ45 standard Ethernet network cable (P/N 75585) foTCPr connection with CAP Gateway. Cabinet and Hardware (sold separately) •...
CAP Gateway Installation CAP Gateway Installation Overview 2.2 CAP Gateway Installation Overview CAUTION: Multiple CAP Gateway Installations CAP Gateways must be installed and configured one at a time because CAP Gateways are factory- configured to use a predefined IP address and node number. 2.2.1 CAP Gateway Printed Circuit Board Layout Not Used Not Used...
Installing the CAP Gateway Printed Circuit Board CAP Gateway Installation 2.3 Installing the CAP Gateway Printed Circuit Board For information regarding cabinet and chassis, refer the appropriate manual listed in Table 1.2, “Related Documentation,” on page Install the CAP Gateway printed circuit board onto the mounting studs on the CHS-4L chassis, making sure to use only the mounting holes bordered by grounding area.
CAP Gateway Installation Installing the CAP Gateway Printed Circuit Board 24 V IN Figure 2.3 CAP Gateway Power Connection NOTE: All wiring from the power supply is power limited, and a separation of at least ¼” (6.35 mm) must be maintained between power limited and non-power limited wiring. CAUTION: Power Sources Different sources of power are used in conjunction with the CAP Gateway product.
Connect the CAP Gateway to the PNET-1 Surge Suppressor CAP Gateway Installation 2.4 Connect the CAP Gateway to the PNET-1 Surge Suppressor This ensures the CAP Gateway is properly protected from power surges before it is connected to a configuration computer, and later to your IP network. Step 1.
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CAP Gateway Installation Connect the CAP Gateway to the PNET-1 Surge Suppressor CAP Gateway Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 50109259-001:Rev: A1 4/5/12...
Section 3 CAP Gateway Configuration 3.1 CAP Gateway Configuration Web Page CAP Gateway is configured through a dedicated web page running on the embedded gateway itself. Access the configuration web page from a computer in the same IP subnet as the CAP Gateway (this requires Microsoft Windows XP, with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher installed, and Java 6).
CAP Gateway Configuration CAP Gateway Configuration Web Page Step 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Step 4. Record the current Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) property settings so they can be restored later. Step 5. Click Use the following IP address, and then type 192.168.1.X into the IP address field. NOTE: X can be any number between 0 and 255 except for 2.
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CAP Gateway Configuration Web Page CAP Gateway Configuration Step 3. Depending on the security settings of the PC, the following message may display. Accept the signed applet (click Yes) to run this configuration utility. Step 4. Click Run to enable the applet. Step 5.
CAP Gateway Configuration Configure CAP Gateway Step 5. Reconnect. Enter the new IP Address in the browser address bar to log into the CAP Gateway at its new address. 3.2 Configure CAP Gateway Step 1. Configure the Operating Mode Click the top-level folder on the tree to view CAP Gateway settings. Select Operating Mode from the drop-down arrow;...
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Configure CAP Gateway CAP Gateway Configuration To save changes, select File Ö Save from the configuration menu. Step 5. Add Output NOTE: To ensure UL-864 compliance, refer to Section 1.5.3, “Acceptable Use”, on page Under the heading Outputs, click Add Output to create a new Output. Type a name for the output.
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CAP Gateway Configuration Configure CAP Gateway Step 6. Add Alert Under the heading Alerts, click Add Alert to create a new alert. Type a name for the alert. The alert name is for your reference and can be a nickname or other alias.
Configure CAP Gateway CAP Gateway Configuration Table 3.1 Gateway Formats Format* Type Comment Nxxx Node “xxx” is the three digit network node number (i.e N010) Zonexxx General Zone “xxx” is the three digit zone number (i.e. Zone020) L-Znxxxx Logic Zone “xxxx”...
CAP Gateway Configuration Configure CAP Gateway 3.2.2 Save settings, Reboot Saving settings will cause the gateway to go offline temporarily. Upon coming online, the gateway will enter 'service mode' during which time it will not respond to events. The duration of this service period depends on how many Outputs/Equations are set up, but may be as long as 20 minutes.
Section 4 Special Applications 4.1 Monitoring the CAP Gateway 4.1.1 Connecting a Monitor Module for optional Supervision Connect CAP Gateway TB6 COM and Normally Closed to pins 6 & 7 on FMM-1. Do not power the monitor module from the CAP Gateway to be supervised. Connect to TB6: Trouble Relay supervised trouble...
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Special Applications Trouble Relay Operation CAP Gateway Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 50109259-001:Rev: A1 4/5/12...
Section 5 Frequently Asked Questions 5.1 Cannot connect to the configuration tool. The browser must be Windows Internet Explorer version 6 or higher. If Java 6 is not installed, your browser will not get past the “Please Wait” screen. Install Java 6, clear your browser cache, and restart the browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions How can a lost password be recovered from the gateway? CAP Gateway Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 50109259-001:Rev: A1 4/5/12...
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Index Index architecture system 8 board, layout 14 Circuit Board Layout 14 compatibility, NFN node 10 equipment, required 13 Ethernet Line Impedance 16 Max Distance 16 Ethernet network cable 13 Gateway assembly 13 features 7 Hardware Installation 15 Required Equipment 13 Gateway Installation Overview 14 Gateway printed circuit board...
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Index Related Documentation 9 required equipment 13 Specifications Power Supply 15 TCP/IP requirements 8 Wiring Power 15 Power Supply 16 restrictions 16 CAP Gateway Installation and Operation Manual - P/N: 50109259-001:Rev: A1 4/5/12...
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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World Headquarters 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA 203-484-7161 fax 203-484-7118 www.notifier.com...
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