NOTIFIER UniNet 2000 Simplex 4010 NION Addressable Fire Detection and Control Basic Control Unit User Manual

UniNet™ 2000
Simplex 4010 NION
Installation and Operation Manual
Version 2
Simplex 4010 NION

UniNet 2000 Simplex 4010 NION Addressable Fire Detection and Control

Basic Control Unit

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Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!

An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification capability–can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected premise following the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer’s recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons: Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire. Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:

• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.

The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizingtype sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detec- tor is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not pro- vide adequate warning of a fire. Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crippling its ability to report a fire.

Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these devices are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medication.
Please note that:

• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the meaning of the signal. It is the property owner’s responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly maintained and replaced regularly. Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended. The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer’s recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer’s representative. Maintenance should be sched- uled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.

Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long- term reliability:

WARNING – Several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood.
CAUTION – System Reacceptance Test after Software Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49° C/32-120° F and at a relative humidity of 85% RH – 93% per ULC – (non-condensing) at 30° C/86° F. However, the useful life of the system’s standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F. Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage. Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning-induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered. Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits. Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, and printed circuit board location. Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal. Though designed to last many years, system components can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit. Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation by authorized personnel.

FCC Warning WARNING:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Requirements

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Foreword

The contents of this manual are important and must be kept in close proximity of the UniNet™ Facilities Monitoring System. If building ownership is changed, this manual and all other testing and maintenance information must also be passed to the current owner of the facility. A copy of this manual was shipped with the equipment and is also
available from the manufacturer.

NFPA Standards

• National Fire Protection Association Standards 72 (NFPA 72).
• National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
• Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
• Underwriters Laboratories U.S. Documents
• UL-864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems (Ancillary monitoring only).

Other

• Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ).

WARNING: Improper installation, maintenance, and lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction.

Introduction

The NION-Simplex 4010 is a plug-in component of the UniNet™ 2000 Workstation. It allows a workstation to view events and other data originating from a Simplex 4010 panel. UniNet™ consists of graphical workstations monitoring and controlling, local or remote twisted pair or fiber optic networks. Remote network monitoring is achieved through the use of a Building Communications Interface (BCI). A twisted pair network topology (FT-10) may be a maximum length of 6000 feet per network segment with no Ttaps, allowing communications between 64 nodes in each segment. In addition FT-10 allows dedicated runs of 8000 feet point-to-point or multiple T-taps within 1500 feet of any other node on the segment. Fiber optic cable is another option and can be configured in either a bus or ring topology. The network has a maximum system capacity of 200 nodes. The network is supervised for shorts, opens, and node failures, as dictated in Style 4, 6 and 7 wiring.
The network power is 24 VDC nominal and receives operating power from a power limited, filtered source listed for use with fire protective signaling units.

Network Installation
Manual| 51539| UniLogic| 51547
---|---|---|---
Workstation| 51540| AM2020/AFP1010 Instruction M anual| 52020
System Utilities| 51592| UniTour| 51550
BCI ver. 3-3| 51543| IRM/IM| 51591
 Local Area Server| 51544| UniNet Online| 51994

Related Documentation

Section One: Simplex 4010 NION Hardware

1.1: General Description

The Simplex 4010 NION interfaces to a Simplex 4010 FACP to provide monitoring of the Simplex 4010 to a UniNet™ 2000 network. The NION is based on the NION- NPB motherboard hardware and communicates with the FACP via a 4-wire EIA-232 connection.
The NION to Simplex 4010 panel EIA-232 connection is handled by a Simplex 4010-9811 dual EIA-232 card.
This card must be installed in the Simplex 4010 FACP for connection with a Simplex 4010 NION.
The Simplex 4010 FACP supports many optional devices through its N2 interface. The Simplex 4010 NION does not support any of these devices other than the 4010-9811 dual EIA-232 card.
Required Equipment
NION-NPB
SMX Network Transceiver
+24VDC power supply
NISCAB-1 cabinet Simplex 4010-9811 Dual EIA-232 Card
NOTE: The NION-Simplex 4010 is for ancillary use only and does not increase the burglary grade of service for the system.
1.2: Hardware Description
Simplex 4010 NION Motherboard
The NION-NPB (Network Input Output Node) is the EIA-232 motherboard used with the UniNet™ 2000 network. All of the system components are based on LonWorks™ (Local Operating Network) technologies. The Simplex 4010 NION provides transparent or interpreted communications between the workstation and control panel.
The NION connects a LonWorks™ FT-10 or fiber optic network to a fire alarm control panel to the EIA-232 port of the control panel. It provides a single, two-way communication channel for EIA-232 serial data when connected to a control panel. NIONs are specific to the type of network to which they connect (FT-10 or fiber). The LonWorks™ network interface accepts any standard SMX style transceiver (FTXC, S7FTXC, FOXC, or DFXC). The transceiver type must be specified and ordered separately when ordering the Simplex 4010 NION.
The NION mounts in an enclosure (NISCAB-1) with conduit knockout.

Site Requirements
The NION must be installed in the following environmental conditions:

• Temperature range of 0ºC to 49ºC (32°F – 120°F).
• 93% humidity non-condensing at 30ºC (86°F).

Mounting
The Simplex 4010 NION is designed for wall installation with wiring in conduit within 20 feet of the control panel in the same room. The type of hardware used is at the discretion of the installer, but must be in accordance with local code requirements.

NOTE: There is a paper insulator between the battery and the battery clip installed at the factory to keep the battery charged. Remove the insulator before applying power.

Diagnostic LEDs
The NION contains six LEDs which are used as aids in diagnosing proper operation. The following paragraph details the function of each LED.

Service LED – Indicates binding status of node on Echelon network.

• Slow blink indicates NION not bound.
• Off indicates NION bound.
• On indicates nonrecoverable error.

Network Status – Indicates status of Echelon network interface.

• Slow blink indicates network operation normal.
• Off indicates network interface not functioning.
• Fast blink indicates a network communication error.
  | Service
  ---|---
  | Network Status
  | Network Packet
  | Serial 2
  | Serial 1
  | NION Status

Network Packet – Blinks briefly each time a data packet is received or transmitted on the Echelon network.
Serial 2 – Application specific indicator of serial port activity (port 2).
Serial 1 – Application specific indicator of serial port activity (port 1).
NION Status – Indicates status of the NION.

• Rapid blinking indicates proper NION operation.
• On or Off indicates critical error and that the NION is not functioning.

NION-Simplex 4010 Connectors
Power Connector (TB5) – +24VDC input power connector.
TB6 – Relay output; both Normally Open/Normally Closed are available (Contacts rated at 2A 30VDC, this is a resistive load).
TB1 – Standard terminal block style port for EIA-232 connection to serial channel A.
Echelon Network Transceiver Connector(J1) – Pin connection header for SMX Transceiver.
Reset Pin (SW1) – Resets the NION and restarts the software.
Bind Pin (SW2) – Sends a message requesting to be added to the Echelon network.
Battery Terminal (BT1) – 3V Lithium battery (RAYOVAC BR1335) terminal.
Network Communication PLCC (U24) – The flash module that specifies the network transceiver.
Application PLCC (U6) – The flash module that contains the application software.
NION Power Requirements
The Simplex 4010 NION requires +24VDC @ 250 mA nominal and supervised battery backup in accordance with local code requirements. It can be powered by any power
limited source that is UL listed for use with fire protective signaling units. The NION is equipped with a +3VDC lithium battery for data backup during low power conditions.

1.3: SMX Network Connection
The UniNet™ facilities monitoring system is distributed via a LonWorks™ network. This high-speed network allows communication between field nodes and a Local Area Server or BCI. NION modules provide the communication links between monitored equipment and the network.

Connections
One twisted pair of wires or dedicated fiber-optic cable is used for data transmission in the UniNet™ network.
The wire must be:

• Twisted pair cable.
• UL listed for use in a power-limited fire-detection system (if used in conjunction with a fire monitoring network).
• Riser, plenum, or non-plenum cable, according to local fire alarm wiring codes.

Fiber optic segments require fiber that is:

• Multimode.
• 62.5/125 µm dia.

NOTES: Use only wire for power limited systems. Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
NOTE: All non-fiber network connections are transformer isolated making all network communication immune to ground fault conditions. Therefore, no ground fault supervision of the Echelon network is required or provided.
NOTES: It is recommended that the installer conform to local code requirements when installing all wiring . All power connections must be non- resettable. Refer to the current Notifier catalog for specific part numbers and ordering information for each NION.
Always remove power from the NION before making any changes to switch settings and removing or installing option modules, SMX network modules and software upgrade chips or damage may result.
Always observe ESD protection procedures.

1.4: SMX Network Transceivers
Connection of the network wiring to the NION is made via an SMX transceiver. The network SMX transceiver daughter board is a component of every NION. This transceiver provides the network medium interface for NION network communication.
There are four styles of SMX transceivers: FTXC for FT-10 (Free Topology) wire bus and star, S7FTXC for style seven wiring requirements, FOXC for FT-10 fiber point-to-point and DFXC for bi-directional fiber. The proper transceiver must be ordered separately for the specific medium it is to utilize.
The transceivers are mounted to the NION mother board using a header strip and two standoffs. Refer to the board layout diagram for the placement of the SMX transceivers.
FTXC-PCA and FTXC-PCB Network Transceivers
When used by the FTXC transceiver, FT-10 allows up to 8,000 feet (2438.4 m) per segment in a point-to-point configuration, up to 6,000 feet (1828.8 m) per segment in a dedicated bus configuration, or up to 1,500 feet (457.2 m) per segment in a star configuration. Each segment can support 64 nodes, and with routers, the system can be expanded up to 200 nodes.

NOTE: All network connections are transformer isolated, making all network communication immune to ground fault conditions. Therefore, no ground fault supervision of the Echelon network is required or provided.

S7FTXC-PCA (Style-7) Network Transceiver
The S7FTXC-PCA combines two FT-10 interface ports that allow the transceiver to meet Style-7 wiring requirements. The two ports on the S7FTXC-PCA, when used with true style-7 wiring requirements, create a point-to-point type network segment allowing up to 8,000 feet between nodes that use the S7FTXC- PCA. The separate FT ports allow two twisted pair connections so that a cabling fault on one segment will not affect the other.

The S7FTXC-PCA has four diagnostic LEDs that are visible when the board is installed onto a NION.

• Packet – Blinks when a packet is received or transmitted.
• Status – Blinks steadily when no network traffic is present and blinks rapidly when processing.
• P1 ERR and P2 ERR – These LEDs (P1 for Port1, P2 for Port 2) denote error conditions when they blink.

NOTE: The S7FTXC temporarily stops processing when an error occurs. This suppresses noise propagation throughout the network.
For more information about Style-7 network configuration refer to the Local Area Server manual 51544.
NOTE: When using the S7FTXC with a NION-232B, relay 2 on the NION-232B (LED D13) will activate when a wire fault is detected by the S7FTXC. When used with a Simplex 4010 NION LED D2 will light.

FOXC-PCA and DFXC-PCA Fiber Optic Network Transceivers
The FOXC-PCA allows up to 8db of attenuation per segment in a point to point configuration only.
The DFXC-PCA can operate in either a bus or a ring format. The regenerative properties of the DFXC transceiver allow runs of up to 12db of attenuation between each node, with up to 64 nodes per segment.
NOTE: See Section 1.1.3 of the Network Installation manual for fiber optic cabling requirements for these transceivers.

Section Two: Simplex 4010 NION Installation and Configuration

2.1: Simplex 4010 NION Connection
The Simplex 4010 NION provides monitoring of the Simplex 4010 FACP. This requires the use of a Simplex 4010-9811 dual EIA-232 card installed in the Simplex 4010 panel.
The 4010-9811 dual EIA-232 card provides the NION the communication connection to the Simplex 4010 panel via serial port B (P6) of the 4010-9811. See figure 2-2 for wiring connections.

NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems. Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
Serial Connections
The Simplex 4010 NION requires that a Simplex model 4010-9811 dual EIA-232 card be installed in the Simplex 4010 FACP. The NION communicates to the 4010 FACP through serial port P6 onboard the 4010-9811 card. Figure 2-2 diagrams the wiring between TB1 of the NION and P6 (Serial Port B) of the 4010-9811.

NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems. Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
Serial Communication Settings
The EIA-232 settings of the NION are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity and 1 stop bit. The Simplex 4010 fire panel must match these settings in order for the NION to communicate with the panel properly.
Power Requirements and Connection
The Simplex 4010 NION requires 24VDC @ 250mA nominal in accordance with local code requirements. It can be powered by any power limited, regulated source that is UL listed for use with fire protective signaling units.

2.2: Simplex 4010 NION Enclosure and Mounting
For NION mounting applications where power is supplied by the monitored equipment or an external source, the NISCAB-1 should be used. This enclosure is provided with door and key lock.
Mounting the enclosure to its wall position

1. Use the provided key to unlock the enclosure cover.
2. Remove the enclosure cover.
3. Mount the enclosure to the wall. Refer to the enclosure mounting hole layout below.

Mounting NION boards within the enclosure
When installing single NION boards in this enclosure, be sure to use the inboard set of four mounting studs as shown below.

NOTE: This enclosure must contain power limited wiring only.
NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems. Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or equivalent cabling per NEC 760.
2.3 Event Reporting and Acknowledgement
Event Reporting
The Simplex 4010 NION reports events to a UniNet™ 2000 workstation in the format LllDddd where ll is the loop and ddd the device. The Simplex 4010 FACP has one loop capable of handling 250 devices. If, for example, device 001 on loop 01 goes into alarm or trouble the UniNet™ 2000 workstation will display the device as L01D001. Note that all event reporting of the Simplex 4010 NION is strictly ancillary.
Event Acknowledgement
All events of the Simplex 4010 must be acknowledged at the panel. Acknowledging an event from the UniNet™ 2000 workstation will not acknowledge the event on the Simplex 4010 panel.
NOTE: The Simplex 4010 Panel reports all battery charger events as panel events.
NOTE: The Simplex 4010 panel supports custom labels for devices. These custom labels are shown in the description field of the device at the workstation. However the ampersand (&), star. (*), plus (+), pound (#), comma (,), apostrophe (‘), caret (^), and at (@) characters, if used in the custom label, will not be displayed in the device description field at the workstation.

Section Three: Simplex 4010 NION Explorer

3.1 Simplex Explorer Overview
The Simplex 4010 NION Explorer is a plug-in application that provides the ability to view panel information and NION configurations from a UniNet™ 2000 workstation. The Simplex Explorer operates much like Windows Explorer. It displays NION and Panel information in expandable menus the same way Windows Explorer displays the file system in expandable file folders.
3.2 Simplex 4010 Explorer Operation
3.2.1 Registering and Opening the Simplex Explorer

To open the Simplex Explorer application from the UniNet™ 2000 workstation it must first be properly registered with the appropriate NION type. This is done through the workstation by a two-step process.

• From the UniNet™ Workstation (UWS), go to the Workstation Configuration menu and select Nion Applications. Locate the NION Type drop-down box. Scroll through the drop-down list and select the Simplex 4010 NION. Click the CHANGE button on the form. This will cause a dialogue box to be displayed with the names of all available configuration files. Select SX4010.cfg and then click the OPEN button. Finally, click DONE to end the registration process.
• From the UWS, go to the Tools menu and click on Node Control Selection. Take control of the node by clicking on the node number for the Simplex 4010 NION, then click on the button labeled Activate Control For This Node. Click on the DONE button to end the process.

Once the Simplex plug-in is registered it is opened by right-clicking on any device associated with a Simplex 4010 NION and selecting Simplex 4010 Explorer from the pop-up menu.

3.2.2 The Simplex 4010 Explorer Main Form
Like Windows Explorer, the Simplex Explorer screen is displayed as two panes. The left pane displays the expandable list of panel and NION properties, while the right pane shows detailed information about the particular item highlighted. Navigate through the devices associated with a Simplex 4010 Panel simply by expanding and collapsing the menu in the left pane. Highlighting a device in the menu will display its properties and value in the right pane.

The Simplex 4010 Explorer Main Screen consists of the following:
Update button – Saves configuration changes made with Simplex Explorer to the NION.
Undo button – Cancels any configuration changes made in the plug-in.
Exit button – Closes the Simplex Explorer.
Arrange button – Toggles the Simplex 4010 Explorer window to be always on top or moved to the background when an event occurs.
Panels tree – Displays the Simplex 4010 NION on the system and the associated Simplex 4010 panel in expandable\collapsible menus.
Property and Value data display – The right half of the form displays the Property and Value of the device highlighted in the Panels tree.
Object window – Displays the path to the device currently highlighted in the Panels tree.

3.2.3 Configuring the NION through Simplex 4010 Explorer
The Simplex 4010 NION is easily configured to communicate with a Simplex 4010 FACP via the Simplex 4010 Explorer. Only an operator with administrator privileges can access configuration tools. To configure the NION once Simplex Explorer is open, right-click on the NION item in the Panels tree to display a pop-up menu. The menu items in this menu are used to configure the Simplex 4010 NION.

NION-Simplex 4010 Configuration Menu
Learn Panel Devices – This selection allows the NION to learn, or self program, all the devices associated with the Simplex 4010 panel it is connected to. This selection will start a panel learn session and the data display area will show a progress bar and the number of device types the NION has detected on the panel. When the panel learn session is complete, a message will appear. Click OK and click the Close button. The Simplex 4010 NION is now configured with the Simplex 4010 devices.
NOTE: The Learn Panel Devices session is a lengthy process. Please allow several minutes for this operation.
NOTE: The NION will not function properly unless a Panel Learn session is executed. If devices or labels are added or changed, a Panel Learn must be performed again.

The Simplex 4010 devices must not have any duplicate device labels. If duplicate device labels are found during a panel learn session, a message will appear on the Simplex Explorer screen. If any duplicates are found, the Simplex NION Explorer creates a log file and saves it in the C:\UniNet\PlugIns\Data\ file folder, with a file name of Simplex4010_node_XXX_duplicates.log (where XXX denotes the NION number). This file will list all duplicate labels and their addresses. All point labels must be unique for proper functionality.

Enter Data Capture Mode – This selection changes the data display into a display of panel messages for troubleshooting purposes. Simplex Explorer gives the option to save this information as a log file when Enter Data Capture Mode is first selected. This file is written as follows:
C:\UniNet\PlugIns\Data\Simplex 4010_node_XXX_data_capture.log
NOTE: While in Data Capture Mode, no events will be sent to the UniNet™ Workstation.
NOTE: The NION requestes the Revision (REV) from the panel every 15 seconds. This is used to monitor the connection and is normal.

Upload NION Configuration – This option creates a file on the hard drive containing all the information stored at the NION. This is useful to have for trouble shooting, general NION maintenance or for a backup. This file is named simplex4010_node_XXX.ndb and is copied to the C:\UniNet\Plugins\Data directory on the Workstation computer.
Suppressing Psuedo Points
The Simplex 4010 panel reports events called psuedo points, which are used to annunciate certain panel states or events. These are not alarm or trouble events on any real devices and as such are by default suppressed by the Simplex NION to keep network traffic minimized. However, these points may be reported to the workstation if the Suppress Psuedo Points box is unchecked. This is done by selecting the NION Configuration option from the Panels tree of Simplex Explorer and unchecking the Suppress Psuedo Points box in the data display. See figure 3-6.

UL Functionality
This option will be displayed only if the current operator is logged in as an administrator. This option must always be checked for UL applications. The Simplex 4010 NION is for ancillary use only and will report events to a UniNet™ 2000 Workstation with an -ANC suffix. Any ancillary alarm or trouble event sent to the UniNet™ 2000 workstation is not a primary event and will therefore be displayed in the Events box under any primary events. The following event types are sent by the Simplex 4010 NION when UL Functionality is applied. These are ancillary versions of the original primary event types.

Limited Warranty

NOTIFIER® warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service. Products are date stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of NOTIFIER® is to repair or replace, at its option, free of charge for parts and labor, any part which is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. For products not under NOTIFIER® manufacturing date-stamp control, the warranty is eighteen (18) months from date of original purchase by NOTIFIER® ‘s distributor unless the installation instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period, in which case the shorter period shall apply. This warranty is void if the product is altered, repaired or serviced by anyone other than NOTIFIER® or its authorized distributors or if there is a failure to maintain the products and systems in which they operate in a proper and workable manner. In case of defect, secure a Return Material Authorization form from our customer service department. Return product, transportation prepaid, to NOTIFIER® , 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, Connecticut 06472-1653.
This writing constitutes the only warranty made by NOTIFIER® with respect to its products. NOTIFIER® does not represent that its products will prevent any loss by fire or otherwise, or that its products will in all cases provide the protection for which they are installed or intended. Buyer acknowledges that NOTIFIER® is not an insurer and assumes no risk for loss or damages or the cost of any inconvenience, transportation, damage, misuse, abuse, accident or similar incident.
NOTIFIER® GIVES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NOTIFIER® BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE NOTIFIER® PRODUCTS. FURTHERMORE, NOTIFIER® SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE COURSE OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
This warranty replaces all previous warranties and is the only warranty made by NOTIFIER® . No increase or alteration, written or verbal, of the obligation of this warranty is authorized.
“NOTIFIER” is a registered trademark.

Simplex 4010 NION Installation/Operation Manual Version 2 Document 51998 Rev. A1 03/26/03
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