FIRECLASS Networking Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels From Software version 21 Product Application and Design Information FC-A-FCNET-A Doc. version 1 23. March 2012
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FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels Contents Contents 1 Introduction... 5 1.1 About this Guide...5 1.2 What Types of Control Panel can be Networked...5 1.3 Key Features...5 1.3.1 Optional FireClass Graphics... 6 1.4 Ordering Information...6 2 Hardware and Protocol... 7 2.1 Messaging Frames and Tokens...7 2.2 Link Failure Tolerance...7 2.3 Cabling...7 2.3.1 Copper Cabling... 8 2.4 Topologies...9 2.4.1 Ring Topology... 9 2.4.2 Bus Topology... 10 2.5 TLI800EN Network Interface Module Features...11 3 Control Panel Interaction over the Network... 12 3.1 Cause/Effect Processing Over the Network...12 3.2 Remote Event Display...12 3.3 Operator Stations...12 3.4 Supervision...12 3.5 Time/Date Synchronisation...12 4 FireClass Glossary Of Terms... 13 Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1 3
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FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 About this Guide This guide is intended to provide useful information to anyone planning to implement a network of FireClass technology fire alarm control panels, or networking existing installed panels. The information is applicable to networks using the TLI800EN network interface module. There is also an installation guide to the TLI800EN module. document TLI800EN Network Module Fixing Instructions. Refer to this guide for details of pin-outs, jumper settings etc. The term FireClass Networking refers to the technology that allows FireClass technology fire alarm control panels to be combined into networks. FireClass Networking is peerto-peer based, robust, fault resilient and flexible. 1.2 What Types of Control Panel can be Networked Basically, FireClass networking can network together any FireClass addressable control panel using the FireClass Speak protocol. You need to configure the networking using FireClass Express. There you are given a list of compatible control panel types to choose from. 1.3 Key Features The key features of FireClass Networking are as follows: Up to 24 FireClass control panels on a network. This provides support for up to 24000 addressable points, 5000 Zones, and over 25,000 digital I/O points. Full stand alone capability is retained for each control panel. True Peer-to-Peer communications. There are no slave or master devices. Comprehensive fault and error handling: Automatic error and fault detection and recovery. Nodes can fail without affecting the remainder of network. Open and short circuits are detected and the location identified. Maintenance of ring integrity. Groups of nodes isolated due to circuit faults continue to communicate within the group. Faults may break the network into smaller sections. In this case there is automatic re-configuration to maintain communications within each section. Normal operation is automatically restored when the fault clears. An Optional Emergency Alarm link is provided. This provides the minimum required fire response (general fire indication, source panel identification and alarm relay activation) at a designated master panel in the event of a system fault at any non-master panel connected to the network. It requires additional connections between the TLI800EN and the panels Field Interface Module (FIM). The Optional Emergency Display is an additional LED based indicator board local to the master panel which provides a general fire indication for each panel connected to the network. This provides basic fire indications in the event of a system fault on the master panel. Additional MPM800 and ANN840 boards are required which are driven directly from the TLI800EN. Nodes with backup microprocessor for alarm signals in degraded mode (system fault) automatically disconnect from the network at loss of power. Auxiliary connections provided by the TLI800EN. These include emergency alarm signals and an emergency display connection. A variety of network cable options include the following: Shielded twisted pair. Unshielded twisted pair (in dedicated trunking). Mixed cable types are possible within a network. The protocol is token passing, non-collision (deterministic). Simple to fit to already installed FireClass panels. Automatic re-configuration when nodes are added or removed. Messaging protocol details: Half-duplex token passing. Baud rates from 19,200 to 115,200 are supported. The baud rate can be configured in the field. Asynchronous operation. One start bit, one stop bit, eight data bits, no parity. Network traffic is regenerated as clean data at each TLI800EN. This increases the maximum distance between nodes. This also isolates signalling circuits, providing short or open circuit tolerance. Data regeneration within each node with a typical delay of 0.5 bit time. Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1 5
1.4 Ordering Information FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 1.3.1 Optional FireClass Graphics FireClass Networking supports interfacing with FCG. FCG is a PC-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) providing: Displayed information Event location which may show: Site plan Elevation view Floor plan Room area Zoom in/out Emergency procedures History analysis 1.4 Ordering Information Table 1 shows order codes. Item Order Code TLI800EN Network Interface Module 557-202-080 TLI800EN-G Network Interface 557-200-039 Module in Housing c/w PSU Table 1: Order Codes 6 Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1
FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 2 Hardware and Protocol 2 Hardware and Protocol FireClass Networking supports a variety of cable types and circuit topologies. This flexibility means that the network can be applied to most existing layouts and wiring schemes. 2.1 Messaging Frames and Tokens FireClass Networking follows a token ring protocol. Each control panel has an identifying address. This is a number in the range 1 and 24. The addresses may be allocated in any sequence, it is independent of the neighbouring address. Messages are transmitted as frames. Frames contain the following message items: The destination address. The source address. The message content. Error checking information. Frame transmission must be controlled to avoid collisions otherwise transmission would be unreliable and inefficient. To do this a special message called a token is used. The token is passed round to visit each node on the network. A node can only transmit if the token destination address matches its address. If a node does not need to transmit it passes the next token. Once the transmitting node detects its own message, this confirms the message has traversed the network successfully, so it passes the next token. 2.2 Link Failure Tolerance The links between nodes may fail, due to a short circuit in the connecting cable, for example. The results are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.. Fig. 1: Single Break All nodes communicate as normal Fig. 2: Multiple Break Nodes within the isolated groups communicate with each other 2.3 Cabling Copper cabling can only be used for the network. Details of cable lengths are provided below. As a quick summary the maximum distance between nodes is: 3000 m using shielded twisted pair cable. 1200 m using TYCO (Pyrotenax) standard MICC (xlx) fire survival cable. Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1 7
2.3 Cabling FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 2.3.1 Copper Cabling The relationship between baud rate, maximum distance between nodes and cable type is shown in Table 3 on page 9. (To repeat, this is for networks using TLI800EN modules.) As a summary Table 2 shows the relationship between cable capacitance and maximum baud rate. Baud rate Capacitance 115200 100 nf 76800 150 nf 57600 200 nf 38400 300 nf 19200 600 nf 9600 600 nf NOTICE Non EN 54 part 4 powered Network Nodes. In a Bus topology network when a node is used for a host that is not EN approved, then the combined twisted pair cable distance (sum of both distances to the right node and to the left node), that will separate neighbouring FC controllers when the power to the node in the middle is turned off, must not exceed the value listed in Table 3 on page 9. Table 3 shows the maximum cable lengths. Table 2: TLI800EN, Cable parameters, approximate maximum wire-to-wire capacitance Maximum resistance = 40 Ohm for EN54-13 compliant installation. Maximum resistance = 65 Ohm for proper function without compliance.(all baud rates) 8 Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1
FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 2.4 Topologies Examples Line length [km] 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Cable R [Ohm] C [nf] R [Ohm] C [nf] R [Ohm] C [nf] R [Ohm] C [nf] R [Ohm] C [nf] Comment J-Y(St) 1x2x0.8 LG 37 100 55 * 150 * 73 200 92 250 110 300 Low cost, solid, flame retardant, screened Belden 9460 21 98 32 * 146 * 43 ** 195 ** 53 *** 244 *** 64 293 Stranded, shielded Belden 9574 20 ** 190 ** 30 *** 285 *** 41 380 51 475 61 570 Solid, fire protective signals, shielded Tyco MICC 2TS 15 ** 210 ** 22 *** 315 *** 30 420 37 525 45 630 Solid, shielded, enhanced grade Fire Survival Table 3: TLI800EN, Cable examples Baudrate up to 115.2 kbd * Baudrate up to 76.8 kbd ** Baudrate up to 57.6 kbd *** Baudrate up to 38.4 kbd Baudrate up to 19.2 kbd Line is not compliant with 10 % rule of EN 54-13 Not applicable NOTICE The line lengths quoted in Table 3 are the maximum distances permitted between nodes when connected with copper cable. The maximum baudrate applies to the network as a whole. 2.4 Topologies There are two channels. The ends of these can be connected together in a ring, or left open in a bus. Both Ring and Bus topologies meet BS5839:Part 1. Shielded, twisted pair and MICC can be mixed in both topologies. 2.4.1 Ring Topology The Ring topology with Optional Emergency Alarm and Optional Emergency Display features as shown in Figure 3. Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1 9
2.4 Topologies FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 2 EMERGENCY ALARM LINK DESIGNATED MASTER PANEL 3 FIM TLI800EN FIM TLI800EN FIRE BRIGADE SIGNAL 3 NON- MASTER PANEL OPTIONAL EMERGENCY DISPLAY NON- MASTER PANEL NON- MASTER PANEL Fig. 3: Ring Topology 1 For the maximum distance between nodes see Table 3. 2 Non-Master Panel (Wiring Arrangement displayed) 3 COM3 Serial Link Note that in a Bus Topology configuration, the L Port Connection on the first node and the R port Connection on the last node must be disabled in FireClass Express or port faults will be reported continuously. 1 2.4.2 Bus Topology The Bus topology is shown in Figure 4. In a bus topology network, the control panels must be compliant with BS5839: Part 1. This includes connections to Central Station. This ensures fire protection in case of network failure. NOTICE In a Bus configuration, the L Port connection on the first node and the R Port connection on the last node must be disabled in FireClass Express. Otherwise faults will be reported. 1 Fig. 4: Bus topology 1 For the maximum distance between nodes see Table 3. 10 Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1
FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 2.5 TLI800EN Network Interface Module Features 2.5 TLI800EN Network Interface Module Features The TLI800EN network interface module connects control panels to the network. One TLI800EN is required per FireClass and is installed onto the FireClass Main Processor board. These are the key features of the TLI800EN: All field wiring terminations connect via removable terminal blocks. Two RS-485 connections for twisted pair network communications. Earth fault detection and isolation. Onboard diagnostic LEDs. These indicate network communications activity and TLI800EN module faults. Two Micro Controller Units. One is used as a backup microprocessor. These provide MCU fault detection and Emergency Mode fire alarm monitoring in the case of MCU failure. Fire Alarm input, Fire Alarm output, and RS-485 Emergency Display connections for use in Emergency Mode. Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1 11
3 Control Panel Interaction over the Network FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 3 Control Panel Interaction over the Network 3.1 Cause/Effect Processing Over the Network Each control panel in a network maintains full stand-alone capability as well as interacting with the network. Over the network control panels exchange event information. Control panels use their cause/effect processing for these events (as well as their own events). Causes on any panel in the network can be programmed to trigger any effect on any panel connected to the network. The common causes and effects implement such functions as common alarm signalling, common fault signalling, resetting, and silencing. Configuring panels for networking is supported by Fire- Class Express. The templates provide pre-defined causes and effects that will be common between the networked panels. 3.2 Remote Event Display Control panels can automatically display events received from other panels on the network. The following event information is displayed: The identify of the originating panel. The event type (such as Fire Alarm, Fault, Clear, etc.). The identity of the originating point. The identity of the zone of the originating point. 3.3 Operator Stations All events are logged at the respective panels and the user can view and print the logged events. 3.4 Supervision One FireClass panel can be designated to perform network supervision. The designated Supervisor continuously attempts to communicate with all other control panels. Any failure in communications is flagged as a fault. 3.5 Time/Date Synchronisation One FireClass panel can be a designated time keeper, performing time and date sychronisation. When the time and date of the time keeper is changed, the new setting is sent over the network to synchronise the other panels. There is also a regular scheduled synchronisation, every hour. Note that FireClass Graphics can be designated as a supervisor and/or a time keeper. 12 Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1
FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 4 FireClass Glossary Of Terms 4 FireClass Glossary Of Terms Address A uniquely defined code that identifies a specific FireClass Control Panel on the FireClass Network. Control panel addresses range from 1 to 99 with maximum number of nodes = 24. This address is not the same as the address of an addressable device located on a loop. ANN880 LED Display An optional module attached to an MPM800 used with a TLI800EN to form part of an Emergency Display. Baud Rate Approximately the number of bits per second over a communications channel. There are two types of baud rates in the FireClass Network: Firstly, the baud rate between the FireClass main processor and TLI800EN. Secondly, the network baud rate. Bit An acronym for binary digit. A bit is the most fundamental unit of information in the computer and is assigned a value of zero or one. Broadcast The process of sending events over FireClass Network from one node control panel to all other nodes. Bus Topology A linear, continuous configuration in which all nodes control panels attach in parallel to the FireClass Network. Byte The smallest unit of information transmitted over the Fire- Class Network. Cause and Effect The particular output responses to particular input states can be configured. For configuration, refer to FireClass Express Help file. CPU Micro Control Unit, or microprocessor. Data Frame The basic data transmission unit used in the FireClass Network that contains addressing, control and error checking information as well as data. It is encapsulated by the TLI800EN Network Interface Module within the network message. Data Transmission Medium A medium over which data is transmitted across the Fire- Class Network. These media includes the shielded twisted pair cable. Destination Address The intended recipient panel number contained in a data frame. Emergency Alarm Fire alarm displayed on LCD of FireClass Technology control panel used to indicate network address of an FireClass control panel that has a fire alarm in addition to either an FireClass MCU or TLI800EN MCU failure. Emergency Display Fire alarm LED display used to indicate network address of an FireClass control panel that has a fire alarm in addition to either an FireClass MCU or TLI800EN MCU failure. Emergency Mode The fire alarm monitoring mode in the case of a System Fault (Micro Control Unit failure). Event [1] Any initiating activity such as an alarm or fault which causes the FireClass Technology control panel to send a broadcast and/or a logged message over the FireClass Network. [2] An event action is directed from one group to another group. An example event may be Activate group FON186. Event Action [EA] The software subsystem in FireClass Technology, known as event action, where all event s are sent and processed. This subsystem contains process enable, bell map, special processes and translatable processing sections. Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1 13
4 FireClass Glossary Of Terms FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels Fault Any condition occurring in the system that would prevent proper detection of alarms or would adversely effect system integrity and reliability. Examples of fault conditions include malfunctioning detectors or addressable devices, open circuits, short circuits or earth faults. Fault indication is given for device isolation. Half-Duplex Two-way data transmission used in FireClass Network that provides communications in only one direction at a time. Handshake The communication protocol used between FireClass control panels to regulate data transmission. MCU Micro Control panel Unit, or Microprocessor. MPM800 Module An option module attached to TLI800EN used with ANN880 to form part of an Emergency Display. Network Baud Rate A parameter that defines the baud rate data transmission network speed. The network baud rate is normally set by switch settings on the TLI800EN Network Interface Module. FireClass Network The network that provides the means for multiple FireClass Technology control panels to communicate with each other. Network Zone Link A network zone link links zones of different FireClass Technology control panels together. This link is used to equate a zone in one control panel with zones in other control panels. By default, zone 0 in every control panel is zone linked together using network zone link 0. Network Zone Number The five digit number shown on the LCD display that identifies a control panel and zone number. For example, Zone 01.002 is control panel 1 zone 2. Node A control panel in the FireClass Network. Protocol A set of rules and conventions that must be followed in order for two FireClass Technology control panels to communicate with each other. Ring Topology A FireClass Network in which all nodes are connected in a continuous closed path forming a ring. Rs232 Baud Rate The baud rate of the Host port on the TLI800EN Network Interface Module. The Host port is used to connect to the FireClass technology control panel. Rs485 A connection where circuits are hard-wired to one another. RS-485 is used in Bus and Ring topologies. Sole Supervisor And Time Keeper A FireClass Technology control panel that supervises the presence of other control panels in a sub-net and periodically requests a response from all control panels in its own sub-net. STAND-ALONE Control Panel A non-networked FireClass Technology control panel. FCG A computer based alarm manager system which presents all event information to the operator in the form of an computer graphics display. Additionally, it provides alarm acknowledge, silence and reset controls. TLI800EN Network Interface Module An option module used in FireClass Technology control panels that acts as an interface between a control panel and the network. Topology The arrangement or configuration of FireClass Technology control panels in a FireClass Network. Token A unique message sent across FireClass Network used to control frame transmission. When a control panel has possession of a token, the control panel is permitted to transmit data. 14 Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1
FireClass Fire Alarm Control Panels 4 FireClass Glossary Of Terms Zone A designated geographical area of a premises. Usually zones within a building are displayed to rapidly locate a fire. Product Application and Design Information Doc. version 1 15
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