Zeta ZNDC Installation And Operating Manual

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Part # MAN-ZNDC-01
Revision 1.0
04-02-2002
ZETA ALARM SYSTEMS
72-78 Morfa Road
Swansea. SA1 2EN
U.K.
http://www.zeta-alarms.co.uk
nrpj@zeta-alarms.fsworld.co.uk

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  • Page 1 1HWZRUNHG 'LJLWDO &RPPXQLFDWRU =1'& ,QVWDOODWLRQ DQG 2SHUDWLRQ 0DQXDO Please Keep Manual with the Device! Part # MAN-ZNDC-01 Revision 1.0 04-02-2002 ZETA ALARM SYSTEMS 72-78 Morfa Road Swansea. SA1 2EN U.K. http://www.zeta-alarms.co.uk nrpj@zeta-alarms.fsworld.co.uk...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Zeta Alarm Systems. ZNDC Installation and Operation Manual T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction To The Networked Digital Communicator ..........1 Features ..........................1 How To Contact Zeta Alarm Systems .................1 What You Get: ........................2 Compatible UL Fire Listed Receivers ................2...
  • Page 3 Zeta Alarm Systems. ZNDC Installation and Operation Manual Operation .........................18 “Comm Test” Switch ......................18 Ademco Contact ID Protocol Notes ................. 18 5.2.1 Handshake ......................18 5.2.2 Event Format ...................... 18 5.2.3 Kissoff Tone ......................18 Phone Line Usage ......................18 Phone Line Supervision ....................18 PC Programming Software Notes ..................19...
  • Page 4: Introduction To The Networked Digital Communicator

    Alarm Systems Sigma Mk II or Classic 2000 Mk II fire alarm control panel to report events to a cen- tral monitoring station, over the public phone system. The ZNDC supports the Contact ID reporting protocol for reporting the type and location of events. The ZNDC requires the use of two phone lines.
  • Page 5: What You Get

    Note: Older revisions of panel software do not support the ZNDC. The Classic 2000 Mk II panel must have at least v1.4 to support the ZNDC, and the Sigma Mk II must have at least v3.1. Verify the version at the panel; then check with Zeta Alarm Systems for the latest revi- sion.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Classic 2000 Mk II or Sigma Mk II Control Panels, and thus would apply to the ZNDC only if it is the last device on the network, and no other devices were attached. The most important thing to remember when wiring a device is to make sure that the cable does not exceed maximum capacitance and resistance.
  • Page 7: Indicator Lights (Leds)

    U.K. +44 1792 455175 4. If the ZNDC causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the user in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the user as soon as possible. The user has the right to file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) if he or she believes it is necessary.
  • Page 8: Mechanical

    L i s t i n g s 2 . 8 . 1 The ZNDC is listed with Underwriters Laboratories and complies with UL 864 / NFPA 72. All UL installations must comply with the requirements described below: 2 . 8 . 2...
  • Page 9: Installation

    24VDC output. The ZNDC should be mounted using the supplied components. The four plas- tic standoffs snap into the ZNDC board, and the four screws are used to secure the standoffs to a flat surface. The ZNDC board requires four mounting holes (0.3125" diameter) placed in a rectan- gle, with 5.30"...
  • Page 10: Zndc Enclosure Installation

    All mounting accessories included in the Installation Kit. Mount ZNDC enclosure to the wall so that the lock is on the right side. Open cabinet and posi- tion board over standoffs so that the LEDs are at the top. Snap board into place.
  • Page 11: Grounding Instructions

    For bare board installation, ground board by attaching green grounding wire from J1 on board to earth ground. For ZNDC enclosure installation, ground board by attaching green grounding wire from J1 on board to threaded stud in lower left-hand corner of enclosure. Secure with nut. Connect enclo- sure to earth ground.
  • Page 12: Connecting Power And Network

    3 . 4 . 1 C l a s s i c 2 0 0 0 M k I I To install the ZNDC with a Classic 2000 Mk II FACP, connect a cable between the RS485+ and RS485- terminals on the ZNDC to the RS485+ and RS485- terminals on the panel (terminals 17 and 18).
  • Page 13: Sigma Mk Ii

    3 . 4 . 2 S i g m a M k I I To install the ZNDC with a Sigma Mk II FACP, connect a cable between the RS485+ and RS485- terminals on the ZNDC to the RS485+ and RS485- terminals on the panel (using either a NIM or SCP1).
  • Page 14: Connecting Phone Lines

    When the ZNDC is connected, the RJ45 plug will open the shorting bars inside the jack, allowing the phone lines to run from the Telco lines, through the ZNDC, and out to the Network. When the ZNDC needs to send an event, it will “seize” the phone line by disconnecting the Telco signals from the Network.
  • Page 15: Connecting To The Pc

    A PCI cable is included with the Installation kit. At one end of the rainbow ribbon cable is a 10-pin, female connector that hooks into the PCI port on the ZNDC. The other end is a female DB9 con- nector that connects to one of the COM ports on the back of the PC.
  • Page 16: Programming

    Start by holding the “Select” key and the “Enter” key down at the same time. Hit the “Select” key until the screen reads “nEt.” Hit “Enter” to scan the network. Once the ZNDC is scanned in, you’re ready to go! Revision 1.0...
  • Page 17: At The Pc

    23:00. * When the ZNDC is used with the Classic 2000 Mk II panel, the Periodic Test Report is sent when the panel performs a self-test. The default time for the self-test is midnight; refer to the Classic 2000 Mk IIUser Manual for further details.
  • Page 18: Account Data

    4 . 2 . 2 A c c o u n t D a t a The ZNDC offers selective reporting. In other words, you may set the ZNDC to report events to more than one central station. In addition, you may choose which events are reported to which sta- tion.
  • Page 19: Communications

    Online: shows whether or not you are "online," or connected, to the ZNDC. Once you have gone online, it will also display the ZNDC’s firmware version and release date next to this box. COMX: indicates the communication port on the PC to which the ZNDC is connected. The ZNDC may be hooked to either COM1 or COM2.
  • Page 20 Zeta Alarm Systems. ZNDC Installation and Operation Manual Debug mode is basically a running commentary on what is happening at the ZNDC. It reports dial- ing attempts, as well as panel events. To interpret the event codes, see Section 6.2.
  • Page 21: Operation

    P h o n e L i n e U s a g e The ZNDC always attempts to call out on line #1 first. If line #1 has a fault or is disabled, line #2 will be selected. If both lines contain a fault, the ZNDC will alternate between lines. If the ZNDC dials out on a line and does not detect a handshake, it will try again.
  • Page 22: Pc Programming Software Notes

    Offline” box. Currently does not save data to disk; later versions may add this capability. If you need to modify the existing info in a ZNDC, read the data from the ZNDC, modify it, and write it back to the ZNDC.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    ZNDC has not yet been This message will come up only the this message: “NDC EEPROM programmed. first time the ZNDC is hooked up, or CORRUPT.” after it has been reset to factory defaults. It basically means that the ZNDC has not been programmed to communicate with a PC or a receiver.
  • Page 24 ZNDC. The Network wiring is damaged, Classic 2000 Mk II panel must have disconnected, or not configured at least v1.4 to support the ZNDC, correctly. and the Sigma Mk II must have at least v3.1. Verify the version at the panel;...
  • Page 25: Zndc-Related Panel Events

    A fault was detected on line ZNDC phone line #2 Trouble ZNDC Phone Line #1 Report Failure The ZNDC was unable to report an event on line #1 within the programmed number of attempts Trouble ZNDC Phone Line #2 Report Failure...
  • Page 26: Reporting

    1. An Event Code is what should show up at the Central Station. 2. An ZNDC Connected to an Sigma Mk II sends a Periodic Test Report every 24 hours; an ZNDC connected to an Classic 2000 Mk II sends a Periodic Test Report when the host panel performs it’s “Auto Test.”...
  • Page 27: Appendix A: Mounting Template

    Zeta Alarm Systems. ZNDC Installation and Operation Manual A p p e n d i x A : M o u n t i n g T e m p l a t e 6000 (mil) Revision 1.0 Part # MAN-ZNDC-01...

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