NMC Programming Manual
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1. IMPORTANT ALL ISDs MUST BE PLUGGED IN and POWERED UP prior to enrollment The enrollment process can not complete without ALL ISDs being connected to the power line and available to communicate with the NMC IMPORTANT It is strongly recommended that the ISD list including the ISD VIDs be verified for accuracy prior to enrollment ISDs with incorrect VIDs in the ISD list can not be recognized by the NMC and will not enroll 6 2 Quick Start Guide When an NMC is first powered up it will generally start up with two troubles Date time loss And ISD list empty Below is a quick start guide for manual programming at the NMC NOTE Steps showing the factory default setting can be skipped if the default setting is acceptable Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 19 of 24 077 0045 REV B CIGIMILA IAE NMC Programming Manual STEP1 Enter Menu Enter Passcode MENU Press then enter Installer passcode 2222 The ROOT menu is now displayed STEP2 Enter Date Time Navigate to node 2 3 Enter the date and time Press Set STEP3 Select Model Default US Navigate to node 3 1 3 2 Select Model US Canadian if it is not set to the desired code Answer Yes if prompted STEP4 Select Mode Default Accessory Navigate to node 3 1 1 3 Select Mode Standalone Accessory or Acc strobe If Standalone2. 2 1 2 3 Audit log Clears the Audit log This selection is available to Support level access only Displays the current version of the firmware in the NMC Installer and Version Maintenance access levels are shown the Major and Minor version number Info Major Minor and the Product Model CA or US Support level access is shown the firmware build 2 2 Allows the user to set system date and time The required date format is a four digit year two digit month and two digit day The time is 24 hour format Times after midnight are entered with a leading zero e g 8 35 am is 08 35 Use the lt gt keys to scroll between numbers Press the Set key to save the change Set 2 3 date time 3 Program This parent node allows the Installer to enter or set any system parameter The Basic node accesses parameters setting fundamental system features Program The Settings node accesses restrictions specific to local AHJ or Fire Code NMC regulations The Advanced node provides the user the ability to reset the NMC to Factory Default and other features The Basic node allows the user to set change pass codes the alarm type and the mode Allows the user to change access level pass code The user must enter a four digit numbers only code The user will then be prompted to re enter the passcode for verification Press the Set key to save the change As stated previously certain menu options are only available to certain user acce
3. 7 4 Deleting or Replacing an ISD If an ISD needs to be replaced due to failure or other reasons OR is to be permanently removed from the network the ISD must be deleted from the NMC s device list If an ISD existing is to be replaced by another ISD replacement the existing ISD must be deleted and the replacement ISD must be added AND ENROLLED To Add and Enroll an ISD refer to Step 6 in Section 6 2 Quick Start Guide To delete an ISD navigate to node 3 2 3 Use the scroll keys to scroll to the desired ISD and press Del SS Loc location VID ISD VID O Delete all lt gt Del Back Scroll to desired ISD Press Edit to select ISD Although uncommon it may be desired to delete all of the ISDs from the NMC s device list To delete all of the ISDs from the device list press 0 Whether deleting a single ISD or all ISDs the following screen will appear to Undo the deletion in case of error Loc location VID ISD VID O Undelete all lt gt Undo Set Press Undo to undo the deletion of a single device press 0 to undo the deletion of all devices press Set to perform the delete operation 7 5 Resetting Factory Defaults Although uncommon it may be desired to reset the NMC back to its original factory default settings This will restore all of the parameter values timer values NUC Mode and Model Alarm type and Trouble and Alarm logs IMPORTANT Performing a Reset Factory Defaults th
4. Page 11 of 24 SIGN AURK NIC Programming Manual Menu Tree Branch 2 1 Single ISD 1 Drill test 1 Single ISD 2 All ISDs 2 ISD test 1 2 All SDs 3 NMC test 1 Exit NMC test 1 Loc location Drill test Loc location VID ISD VID all ISDs Testing NMC VID ISD VID NID XX NMC Component NID XX gt On gt On Single ISD started All ISDs started Single ISD started All ISDs started Test Results In Trbl Log Within Drill test all ISDs Loc location VID ISD VID Testing ISD VID 10 Min Of Exit Of Test Menu NID XX gt Off Please wait Menu Tree Branch 3 Program 1 Program NMC nnn of xxx 2 Admin ISDs nnn Unenrolled Enrollment Enrolling ISD Admin ISDs Auto Enroll 3 Auto Enroll 4 de started nnn direct or nnn via nn Exit Back Start Stop Back Program NMC To Menu Tree Branch 6 nnn Enrolled 1 Basic 1 Auto silence Number of Days 0 2 Settings 2 Silence inhibit 1 to 7 O OFF Advanced Settings issioni 3 Advanced gs 1 3 Commissioning Currently OFF Exit Start Back Set Back Basic To Menu Tree Branch 7 A SIONES or Set Silence inhibit 1 Set Passcode 2 Set alarm type 1 id 3 Set Mode 1 Exit Back Minutes O 0 to 99 0 Set alarm type Means off 3 1 1 3 Sia Set 1 Standalone 1 Temporal 2 Accessory 2 Marching 3 Acc strobe 3 Continuous Exit Exit
5. To change the setting to Continuous press 3 on the keypad In the command line there are two options Exit and Back The menu keys are RESET key Exit ALARM SILENCE key no action ACK key no action MENU Back Figure 3 shows a data entry screen When this screen appears the cursor will be at the first character position in the Loc for location field The menu keys are RESET key scroll left ALARM SILENCE scroll right ACK key Set MENU key Back If 204 is the ISD location press 2 then O then 4 on the keypad Each time a key is pressed the cursor will move to the next character position To advance to the VID field press the ACK key for Set Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 7 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGN AURK NIC Programming Manual The VID to be entered is 7736B3DF For fields that have 2 or more of the same number or letter 77 in this case press 7 then the scroll right gt or wait for the cursor to automatically advance to the next position For alpha characters press the number key until the character appears For example for the B character press the 2 key 3 times So to enter 7736B3DF the following key strokes would be used Press the 7 key then the ALARM SILENCE gt which is scroll right Press the 7 key Press the 3 key Press the 6 key Press the 2 key three times for B a a lt a Press the 3 key ALARM SILENCE TROUBLE Press the 3 k
6. Gus pase toneenesanen ta pouedinwa OEA 6 A A A 6 i AMO SU aca E A TETA baa ose sxe rio lid ones dp stilo T 7 051 Oe e e PE peo E EE E E EA OE O T STUY O e o A 7 A A A nn PA A 7 ANM Keypad and DISDIAY ira iii ias oda Deia Io Nas 7 SY A Ae meyer ree eer ceo ee ere ee ere ee 9 5 1 The Menu Tree OvVervi sca etic riadna sac std aa aidaa aaa taeda occ aoe esate ba iaaa inadai 9 5 2 Entering the Menu System seiras diodo a EA EAEE Ri EdE 10 A A E E 11 54 Tabular Men NOS sssrini E en mR cere EE E E EE EE 14 A nn e o E O 19 Ol AM ONE Wanted lcd eee E one ee eee 19 02 QUIER eG dedos entee aceasta swe ateneeauene 19 7 0 Other Programming OPUS sevi ii diia 21 Tal C handing PASSCUUES viaria del di dada a a a 21 FZ CUEING ES TON IMM ON Mesa cease ee o o o A O telat E a aa 21 TAS SINC AUN UO es es Po A A RU EA 22 TA Doleing OF TR LAG MNS amI o D oseere te cones ao tao sud tenes iia 23 PO Rese WING Factory Deltasone aiii sudden ii ea 23 Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 2 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGN AURK NIC Programming Manual 1 0 General Product Information 1 1 IMPORTANT Site Prequalification Requirement The Fire LinkeIl Site Prequalification form must be completed by the dealer or installer AND approved by Signalink Technologies prior to installation of any Fire Link equipment Equipment and or installation warranties may be void if this installation is not approved by Signalink Technologies 1 2 Documenta
7. back the deletion by pressing Undo for a single ISD or O will recover all ISDs Upon pressing the BCK button all ISDs marked for deletion will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered This node provides the user with the enroll screen The screen displays the 3 3 Auto number of ISDs currently enrolled and the number of devices yet to be Z Enroll enrolled Pressing Start begins the enrollment process The screen then indicates the progress by incrementing a count Stop Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 18 of 24 077 0045 REV B CIGIMIL AAA NMC Programming Manual 6 0 System Startup 6 1 Startup Overview Setting up and programming the NMC is simple however certain procedures MUST be performed and in a certain order for the system to commission smoothly As noted in Section 3 it is advantageous to know all of the configuration information prior to the start of programming as this will avoid possible repeated or unnecessary steps There are essentially four major steps required to programming and in the following order Program the NMC parameters based on how it is to be configured Add the ISDs to the NMC s ISD list Deploy plug in and secure all of the ISDs Start the Enrollment process This applies to both programming manually via the front panel and using a laptop running the Signalink System Configurator Refer to Document 077 0046 Signalink System Configurator for programming via a laptop
8. commands and instructions The ISDs do not communicate autonomously but rather respond only when instructed to by the NMC Each ISD has a unique identification number address as well as has the ability to perform on board diagnostics During NORMAL operation the NMC is in constant communication with ALL ISDs on the network and continuously gathers diagnostic status from each one If an ISD reports a diagnostic problem or if the NMC fails to communicate with an ISD the NMC will annunciate the trouble including which device is reporting the trouble During a fire alarm condition the NMC will continuously send out the alarm message This alarm message also serves as a synchronization message to keep ISDs equipped with strobes synchronized 2 2 ISD Enrollment Overview Each ISD has three unique identifiers each having a different meaning and purpose The VID is a permanent un alterable unique serial number of considerable length This number is printed on the back of the ISD and is human and bar code readable The NAD Network Address is a unique abbreviated address that is assigned by the NMC during Enrollment The NMC uses this address to communicate with the ISD at all times This number is permanent within the ISD until it is re enrolled either by the same NMC or if the ISD is added to a different network The LOCATION is a unique friendly name description or location that is provided by the installer The LOCATION may be altered or changed at an
9. dk IReli lt NMC Programming Manual This node allows the user to add an ISD to the ISD list The location and the VID must be entered and there can be no duplicate locations or VIDs in the ISD list The first line is the physical location of the device Suite number The user may enter up to eight characters in this field and may include any 3 2 1 Add ISD numbers letters spaces or special characters Press the Add key to advance to the VID line and enter the VID The VID is located on the label at the back of the ISD Press Add Press the Add key to commit save the addition of the device Repeat this operation for each ISD to be added NOTE Once the ISDs have been added they MUST BE ENROLLED This node allows the user to edit the location suite of the ISD or Bypass the ISD Scroll through the ISD list using lt gt keys until the desired ISD determined by location or VID is displayed Press the Edit key to show the Edit screen Only the location first line may be edited to edit the VID the installer must delete the old VID and Add the new VID To Bypass the device scroll to Bypass then press asterisk 3 2 2 Edit ISD This node allows the user to delete a single ISD or all ISDs Scroll through the ISD list using lt gt keys until the desired ISD determined by location or VID is displayed Press Del to delete the selected ISD or 0 to delete ALL 3 2 3 Delete ISD ISDs At this point the installer may roll
10. local AHJ State or Provincial Fire Code 3 1 2 1 ee Set this time to automatically silence the ISDs after this period Al Set this time to prevent the system from responding to Silence Alarm 3 1 2 2 Silence for thi oi Inhibit presses for this period 3 1 3 vanesa The node is to allow the Installer or Support Personnel access advanced features of the NMC Returns the NMC to factory settings clears all ISD lists clears all the logs 3 1 3 4 Reset and reverts all pass codes to factory values This process will remove all as defaults programming information Once started it is not possible to recover lost lists or values Sets the model to one of three model types Canadian United States or Demo 3 1 3 2 Set Model This node is only settable from Support level 3 1 3 2 1 CA Canadian Model 3 1 3 2 2 US United States Model Demo Model IMPORTANT NOTICE This option is for sales demonstration 3 1 3 2 2 Dene purposes ONLY This option will disable important supervisory functions and iS other functions critical to proper operation This option WILL violate ALL UL ULC and Fire Alarm Code requirements Set this to prevent NMCs from cross communicating with other NMCs on the 3 1 3 3 Pre amble an power grid This is available only from the Support level 3 2 Admin Use this node to administer ISDs It is used to manually Add Edit or Delete a ISDs an ISD or ISDs Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reserved 077 0045 REV B Page 17 of 24 SIGA
11. Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 6 of 24 077 0045 REV B SigMiAw spc _MWMo rgemmmgiama 3 5 Auto Silence In the Stand Alone Mode the Auto Silence feature is available This feature will automatically silence the ISD buzzers during a fire alarm condition after the preset time lt can be set to O minutes Off up to 99 minutes This feature if enabled WILL NOT turn off the ISD Strobes The alarm condition must be cleared and NMC must be RESET in order to turn off the ISD Strobes Refer to Document 077 0025 User s Guide and Installer s Reference for additional information regarding NMC operation 3 6 Signal Silence Inhibit In the Stand Alone Mode the Signal Silence Inhibit feature is available This feature disables the NMC s ALARM SILENCE and RESET functions during a fire alarm condition for the preset time It can be set to 0 minutes Off up to 99 minutes When this feature is enabled the ISD Horns can not be silenced and the ISD Strobes can not be turn off until after the preset time Refer to Document 077 0025 User s Guide and Installer s Reference for additional information regarding NMC operation 3 7 US Canadian Models Code requirements are different for US and Canadian fire alarm equipment These differences are taken into account when the NMC is set to the different country Models The NMC Factory Default is set to the US Model This setting must not be overlooked when programming the NMC The Canadian Push to Sile
12. O SIGRIAW IK TECHNOLOGIES INC FIRE ERNI tT NMC Programming Manual Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved 077 0045 Rev FIRE LiP II is a member ofthe F iR C iri product family B CIGIMILA IAE NMC Programming Manual Table of Contents 1 0 General joo 3 1 1 IMPORTANT Site Prequalification Requirement cococccccocnncccccncccccncconnnonnnncnnonnnnnnnononnnonnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnononenononos 3 1 2 Documentation Reference ccccoccccccccnoccnnccocnccnonononnnnnnn nn Ren nn nn nn nn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnenanos 3 1 3 Applicable System COMpoOnentts cccccccccssecceeeeeceeeeecenceeseeeeeseeeeceeeeseaeeessaeeesecesseueessaseessaeeeseueessaesessaeeessaeeesageessaees 3 1 4 System Component Compatibility cocoooccccconccnnononcnnononnnnnonanonnnnnnrnnonnrnnnonnncnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnronanrnnonanens 4 1 5 UL ULC Listing MORTON scot A ts A gaia lea A cee Gade anes 4 AA ee ae eee eer eee ee eee eee 5 2 Network TODO GY asec shea einai sc wan otha dence vain sian a ascot desir Akasa le bits 5 2 2 JSD ENrOlIMENtO VE Wasabi ias 5 3 0 System COMM UNAU OMS ess si seen cst tico insti lei rd daa eco bei edd nia RENA 6 3 1 System Configuration Overview ccccccssccccssscecceeseeccseneeccseseeesauseeecsageeeeseaseeessageeecsaeeeeseuseeessageeeeseueeesssuseeesseneeesseass 6 32L ACCESSO MOOC AMM uo PP nu cl aan a bea jane alia a 6 as VITA Ul OG AA O ooo pean odds cea
13. Set Set Set EE New mode set Alarm code set To Menu Tree Branch 4 Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 12 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGERIALIRli lt Menu Tree Branch 4 Set passcode 1 Set Maint M 2 Set Install 3 Set Support S Exit Back Code entry RKKK New code kkkk Re enter code Set Back New code Re enter code Undo or 0 Invalid Passcode New code Re enter code lt They don t match NMC Programming Manual Menu Tree Branch 6 Admin ISDs 1 Loc location 1 Add ISD VID ISD VID 2 Edit ISD 3 Delete ISD lt gt Add Exit Back New code Re enter code Passcode updated Slo Preamble 1 1to5 Back All ISDs must be Re enrolled Are you sure Yes Back Yes Preamble Set Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 Back Menu Tree Branch 7 Advanced 1 Reset defaults 2 Set model 3 Set preamble S Exit Set preamble S Reset default 3 1 3 1 Reset to factory defaults Yes Back IMPORTANT NOTE Resetting to factory defaults deletes all existing ISDs clears the alarm and trouble logs resets all modes and timers to their factory settings and forces a system reset ALL ISDs must be re added and re enrolled All settings must be re adjusted as required All Rights Reserved 077 0045 REV B Loc location VID ISD VID 0 Delete all Loc l
14. age 21 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGN AURK NIC Programming Manual 7 3 Bypassing an ISD In some cases bypassing an ISD is necessary This is especially the case with seasonal residences or other situations when an ISD is going to be powered down for an extensive amount of time This feature will prevent ISD trouble reporting without Deleting the ISD from the NMCs device list When an ISD is set to Bypass the system normal screen will appear as FireLink NMC 101 System Normal 2010 02 15 16 43 BD Log Menu BD will appear in the lower left command line Pressing BD will show all devices that have been bypassed and will allow for changing it back To Bypass an ISD navigate to node 3 2 2 Use the scroll keys to scroll to scroll to the desired ISD then press Edit 3 2 2 Loc location VID ISD VID Bypass N E gt Edit Back Scroll to desired ISD Press Edit to select ISD Scroll to Bypass N Then press the asterisk key to toggle 3 2 2 Loc location VID ISD VID Bypass N lt gt Save Back Scroll to Bypass N Press to toggle Press Save IMPORTANT When an ISD has been set to Bypass ALL trouble conditions associated with that ISD are ignored Device supervision is discontinued When power to the ISD has been restored it MUST be taken out of Bypass mode Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 22 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGN AURK NIC Programming Manual
15. an be changed as follows Support level can change Support level Installer level and Maintenance level passcodes Installer level can change Installer level and Maintenance level passcodes Maintenance level can only change Maintenance level passcode The passcode must be 4 numeric digits and certain passcodes are not permitted An Invalid Passcode message will appear if an invalid passcode is entered To change a passcode navigate to node 3 1 1 1 7 2 Editing ISD Information Once an ISD has been added to the NMCs device list regardless if it has or has not been enrolled the only information that can be changed is its location information or Bypass mode See Section 7 3 To edit the ISD s location navigate to node 3 2 2 Use the scroll keys to scroll to the desired ISD then press Edit 3 2 2 Loc location VID ISD VID gt Edit Back Scroll to desired ISD Press Edit to select ISD Once selected use the scroll keys to move within the location field as required and make the appropriate changes Press Save to commit changes 3222 Loc location VID ISD VID Bypass N lt gt Save Back Scroll within field as required Make change Press Save NOTE An ISD s VID can not be edited If an ISD s VID is incorrect or if an ISD needs to be replaced the ISD must be deleted from the NMC s device list and then re added See Section 7 4 Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reserved P
16. be This test will briefly energize these components and will report a PASS FAIL 1 2 ISD Test back to the NMC The NMC will display a system trouble indicating which ISD s has failed The NMC will remain in a trouble state until the problem is resolved or the ISD is replaced This test performs an ISD test on a single ISD A screen requesting the location of the ISD to test is shown Scroll to the desired unit using the lt gt keys Once the desired unit is showing its location LOCATION and VID tan dos press the ON key The NMC will indicate a PASS FAIL If the ISD fails the NMC will remain in a trouble state until the problem is resolved or the ISD is replaced Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 14 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGANA NMC Programming Manual This test performs an ISD test on ALL ISDs To start the test press ON The NMC will indicate a PASS FAIL If any ISD fails the NMC will indicate which ISD s have failed and will remain in a trouble state until the problem is resolved or the ISD s is replaced 1 2 2 All ISDs The NMC test performs a full functional test on the NMC This includes 1 3 NMC Test testing LCD LEDs buzzer and other NMC hardware Upon exiting the menu if any trouble is found that fault will be displayed on the System Trouble 2 Admin This screen provides the user options to View or Clear Logs Maintenance 2 1 Log Admin level will be shown the View option whereas the I
17. e NMC s Device List is completely DELETED and can not be restored All ISD in the NMC s device list MUST be ADDED and ENROLLED To reset the NMC to its original factory defaults navigate to node 3 1 3 1 and press Yes 3 1 3 1 Reset defaults 2 Set model S 3 Set preamble S Exit Back Reset default 3 1 3 1 Reset to factory defaults Yes Back Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 23 of 24 077 0045 REV B CIGIMILA IAE NMC Programming Manual Customer Feedback We strive to make our documentation accurate and easy to understand To help us improve our documents your feedback is very important to us If you have any comments or suggestions on how we can improve our technical literature please email us at feedback signalink com Please include this document number and revision found below Thank you for your assistance Signalink Technologies Inc www signalink com Technical Support 1 888 765 7514 Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 24 of 24 077 0045 REV B
18. enu Tree Branch 2 Nii To Menu Tree Branch 3 xi Admin 1 Log admin 2 Version info 3 Set date time Exit Log admin 1 View logs 1 Trouble log 2 Clear logs 2 Alarm log lt View logs Clear logs l 3 Audit log S Exit Clear trouble log entries Clear trouble log entries Menu Node 2 1 2 1 Trouble log Yes Back 242 2 Clear alarm log entries Alarm log Yes Back Figure 4 Menu Tree Example eae Clear audit tri ee Audit log S Yes Back Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 9 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGMALIFK NIC Programming Manual Due to the physical size of the menu tree the tree is divided up over several pages For example from the ROOT node the Program nodes are on a different page Its destination point is indicated by g Its connection point on the different page is indicated by Note that this is not the page number nor in reference to any node number 5 2 Entering the Menu System MENU To enter the NMC Menu System press the 4 key The passcode screen will appear The factory default passcodes are Maintenance 1111 Installer 2222 These passcodes may be changed as required or preferred Once the correct passcode has been entered the Root menu will appear Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 10 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGEREALIRll lt 5 3 Menu Tree FireLink NMC 101 FireLink NMC 101 System Normal System Trouble nnn of
19. ey twice for D Menu Option a LCD DISPLAY LINE 1 Press the 3 key four times for F Data mi ee LCD DISPLAY LINE 2 Parameter Display Lines gt LcD DISPLAY LINE 3 Prompt or gt LCD DISPLAY LINE 4 Command Line ALARM RESET SILENCE ACK MENU a Marra mmea A A 4 4 1 f F O Exit 3 Continuous RESET oo MENU 4 p Alpha Numeric Keys 2 a a 2 2 PQRS TUV WXYZ c Figure 2 Command Keys Loc 204 Figure 1 NMC User Interface VID 7736B3DF gt Set Back ALARM RESET SILENCE MENU Figure 3 Navigation Keys If an error is made while entering the data use scroll left or scroll right to move to the character position then enter the correct character For this particular screen once the data press the ACK key or Set For certain menu screens the command line will change and additional actions may be required From this point forward only the operation will be explained and not the actual key strokes required Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 8 of 24 077 0045 REV B CIC A IAE NMC Programming Manual 5 0 Menu Structure 5 1 The Menu Tree Overview For the most part each menu screen option will bring up a subsequent menu screen The entire menu structure is shown in the tree in Section 5 3 An explanation of each menu option is shown in tabular form in Section 5 4 Figure 4 below shows an example of how to use the menu tree Fo
20. is selected go to Steps 4B and 4C STEP4B Select Auto Silence Default O OFF Navigate to node 3 1 2 1 Enter Minutes 4 to 99 Press Set STEP4C Select Silence Inhibit Default O OFF Navigate to node 3 1 2 2 Enter Minutes 1 to 99 Press Set STEPS Select Alarm Type Default Temporal Navigate to node 3 1 1 2 Select Mode Temporal Marching or Continuous STEP6 Add ISDs Navigate to node 3 2 1 Enter Location Loc up to 8 alpha numeric characters Press Set I ANT Enter VID Found on barcode on back of unit Press Set Press ADD to commit entry Repeat this step until all ISDs have been added STEP7 Deploy ISDs Deploy ALL ISDs to their locations plug them into their AC receptacle and secure them to the wall All ISD MUST be plugged in and powered up for enrollment to complete STEP8 Enroll ISDs Navigate to node 3 3 Press Start Enrollment is complete when all devices show Enrolled Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 20 of 24 077 0045 REV B CG A O iRe lt NMC Programming Manual 7 0 Other Programming Options 7 1 Changing Passcodes Passcode changes may be required for security purposes As stated in Section 5 1 there are three different access levels Support Installer and Maintenance Access levels c
21. ith any initiating devices such as smoke detectors pull stations etc connected to any of the NMC Detection Zone Inputs NMCs configured in Stand Alone Mode are approved for UL 985 and ULC S545 applications and are allowed to have initiating device inputs 3 2 Accessory Mode This mode is used with ISD Horn Only devices When the NMC is configured in the Accessory Mode the NMC receives its bell operation signal from the FACP s bell output circuit which is connected to the NMC s Bell Circuit Input ALL OTHER NMC inputs are ignored by the NMC When the FACP s bell circuit goes active into alarm the NMC will go into alarm thus putting in ISDs into alarm sounding their buzzers When the FACP s bell circuit goes inactive silenced or reset the NMC will automatically reset and reset the ISDs to Normal buzzers off In short the NMC and ISDs act as if they are just another bell on the FACP s bell circuit loop In the Accessory Mode there is no need for user interaction with the NMC during or after a fire alarm condition 3 3 Accessory With Strobe This mode is used with ISD Horn Strobe devices When the NMC is configured in the Accessory with Strobe Mode the NMC receives its bell operation signal from the FACP s bell circuit which is connected to the NMC s Bell Circuit Input It bell operation is identical to the Accessory Mode For strobe operation the NMC receives its strobe operation signal from the FACP s strobe output circuit
22. ming Manual 1 4 System Component Compatibility The Fire Linkell components are not compatible with previous Series 2 1 or Series 2 3 components In addition Fire Linkell components are frequency dependent therefore one frequency series is not compatible with devices of a different frequency series See Compatibility Chart below Compatible NMC 100 Rev 2 1 NMC 100 Rev 2 3 NMC 101 160kHz NMC 102 132kHz 1 5 UL ULC Listing Information Fire Link Il UL ULC Listing Reference Model Number UL ULC Listing Standard Description DEIS aaa Residential Fire Warning Systems NMC 101W NMC 101R UL 864 ACCessory Commercial Fire Alarm Applications Accessory NMC 102W NMC 102R VEC S 027 erate Commercial Fire Alarm Applications Accessory ULC S545 aa a er ee Residential Fire Warning Systems TPC 101 TPC 102 CHK 400 UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reseved Page4of24 077 0045 REV B SIGN AURK NIC Programming Manual 2 0 System Overview 2 1 Network Topology When installed the Fire Linkell system forms a mesh type network master slave topology throughout the building s power line infrastructure The NMC is the master device while the ISDs are the slave devices With this type of network the NMC sends commands and instructions to the ISDs over the power lines and the ISDs in turn respond to the
23. nce requirement on the ISD is not set for US Models Timing constraints and other features are also affected between the different models and much of this information is sent to the ISD during ISD enrollment If the Model is changed after the ISDs have been enrolled the ISDs must be re enrolled Refer to Document 077 0025 User s Guide and Installers Reference for additional information regarding NMC operation 4 0 NMC User Interface 4 1 NMC Keypad and Display This section discusses the Keypad and Display operation as it pertains to programming the NMC manually ONLY Refer to Document 077 0025 User s Guide and Installer s Reference for information regarding the normal operation of the NMC For programming the NMC via a laptop refer to Document 077 0046 Signalink System Configurator User s Guide The NMC display and keypad are shown in Figure 1 There are 12 alpha numeric keypad keys 4 menu and navigation keys and a 4 line LCD display The first 3 lines of the display will show menu options parameter data or data entry fields The 4 line of the display will show command actions prompts or navigation options This line will change according to the different menus and menu options The menu and navigation keys below the text in the display line perform that particular function For example Figure 2 shows the menu screen for setting the alarm tone for the ISDs The lt next to Temporal indicates that Temporal is the current setting
24. nnn View Menu 2010 02 15 16 43 Log Menu View nnnn location 2010 02 23 04 43 description Log Back MENU ES Passcode Passcode Invalid Passcode Invalid Passcode System Trouble NMC Programming Manual System Alarm FireLink NMC 101 System Alarm Stand Alone Zone 1 Mode Zone 2 FireLink NMC 101 System Alarm Accessory NAC Mode Start of Menu Structure NOTE Certain menu options are only available to certain access level login M Requires Maintenance Level Login 1 Requires Installer Level Login S Requires Support Level Login Maintenance Installer Code Code RERK Passcode Passcode Maint Access Installer Access ROOT 1 Test 2 Admin Tests To Menu Tree Branch 2 E dis xi Admin 1 Log admin 2 Version info 3 Set date time gt Set Back Exit YYYY MM DD HH MM 2010 04 13 17 55 Log admin 1 View logs 2 Clear logs 1 Trouble log 2 Alarm log 3 Audit log Exit All logs nnnn location 2010 02 23 04 43 description Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 077 0045 REV B Support Code kkkk Passcode Support Access All Rights Reserved Program To Menu Tree Branch 3 1 Trouble log 2 Alarm log 3 Audit log S Clear trouble log entries Yes Back Clear alarm log entries Yes Back Clear audit log entries Yes Back
25. nstaller is shown both Use this option to display logs kept by the NMC There are three choices on the screen Trouble logs show system troubles Alarm logs show system alarms Audit logs show system information that are not trouble or alarm events This includes login events reset events and other actions or conditions occurring 2 1 1 View logs on the system The Audit log provides Signalink Technical Support with a detailed catalog of system events Typically the user will not need to review this log All logs are date time stamped The first line displays this stamp All logs are listed in chronological order Most recent events are listed first followed by older events The user may use the lt gt keys to scroll through the list to any event Trouble Trouble Log displays system Troubles If there are no entries the display will ds Log indicate Log ls Empty Alarm Log displays system Alarms If there are no entries the display will 2 1 1 2 ASS indicate Log Is Empty 2 1 1 3 Audit Log Audit Log displays system actions or events that are not Trouble or Alarm This node is available to Installer level and above The actions under this 2 1 2 Clear logs screen will clear the selected log of ALL entries 2 1 2 1 Trouble Clears the Trouble log Signalink Technologies Inc O 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 15 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGANA PAE NMC Programming Manual log 2 1 2 2 Alarm log Clears the Alarm log
26. ocation VID ISD VID 0 Undelete all 92 2 Loc location Edit Back Loc location VID ISD VID Bypass N Save Back Note The VID field is not editable To change the VID the ISD must be deleted then added Note To toggle the Bypass mode press Sloe 1 Canadian 2 US 3 Demo S Exit All ISDs must be Re enrolled Are you sure Yes Back Yes New model set Page 13 of 24 SIGHRACINIC ee EE O MAA 5 4 Tabular Menu Nodes Node Description 1 Test Drill Test will put one or all ISDs into alarm which will sound their buzzers and flash their strobes This test can be useful for performing a general 1 1 Drill Test systems tests without putting the FACP into alarm as well as determining system faults NOTE Drill Test will NOT change the state of the NMC Alarm Relay There are two Drill tests Single ISD and All ISDs This test performs a Drill Test on a single ISD A screen requesting the location of the ISD to test is shown Scroll to the desired unit using the lt gt 1 1 1 Single ISD keys Once the desired unit is showing its location LOCATION and VID press the ON key Once the test has started the ON key will change to OFF To terminate this test press the OFF key This test performs a Drill Test on All ISDs To start the tests press ON To 1 1 2 All SDs terminate this test press OFF The ISD has onboard circuitry that actually tests its buzzer and the stro
27. r example if the objective is to clear the trouble log entries the Clear trouble log entries menu screen number node is 2 1 2 1 The menu node number is located on the upper right of the menu node box on the menu tree diagram The menu node number is the actual key presses required to navigate there To navigate there starting from the ROOT menu Press 2 to advance to the Admin screen Menu Node 2 Press 1 to advance to the Log admin screen Menu Node 2 1 Press 2 to advance to the Clear logs screen Menu Node 2 1 2 Press 1 to advance to the Clear trouble logs entries screen Menu Node 2 1 2 1 Press Yes on the command line to execute the command Recall this is the ACK key below the Yes text NOTE Pressing Back on the command line moves back one node level Pressing Back while in menu node 2 1 2 1 without pressing Yes first would NOT have executed the command This applies to all menu nodes requiring a form of action Pressing Exit on the command line will exit the menu system entirely and return to the normal system screen NOTE Some menu nodes require certain access levels to access the node M is the Maintenance Level and has limited access is the Installer Level and has access to most menu nodes S is the System Level This level is reserved for special cases only ROOT 1 Test 2 Admi Tests 3 P ee Program To M
28. ss levels 3 1 3 1 1 Basic Set 3 1 1 1 a econ Installer level 1 can change Maintenance M and Installer level pass codes Maintenance can change only their code Support S level can change all three 3 1 1 1 1 Set maint Change the Maintenance access pass code Change the Installer access pass code This is visible only to Installer level or higher 3 1 1 1 3 Set Support Change the Installer access pass code This is visible only to Support level Set alarm type 3 1 1 2 1 Temporal Sets the cadence to Temporal Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 16 of 24 077 0045 REV B 3 1 1 1 2 Set Install 3 1 1 2 Sets the cadence of the alarm to one of three types SIGMA PAE NMC Programming Manual 3 1 1 2 2 Marching Sets the cadence to Marching 3 1 1 2 3 Continuous Sets the cadence to ring continuously Program the NMC for one of three modes The mode is dependent upon whether the NMC will act as an accessory stand alone or is activating 3 1 1 3 Set mode strobes from a FACP Each of these options has specific wiring requirements See document 077 0048 NMC Fire Alarm Wiring Guide for wiring options 3 1 1 3 1 Accessory Set the NMC as an Accessory to the FACP 3 1 1 3 2 Strobe Set the NMC as an Accessory to the FACP with strobes 3 1 1 3 3 Stand alone The NMC is a Stand alone The Settings node accesses Auto Silence Silence Inhibit and Pre amble 3 1 2 Settings The first two parameters are requirements of the
29. the NMC s device list DOES NOT constitute enrollment Enrollment IS NOT automatically performed by the NMC The Installer MUST manually initiate the enrollment process The enrollment process is discussed in detail in later Sections of this manual Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 5 of 24 077 0045 REV B Giger Al iRe lt NMC Programming Manual 3 0 System Configurations 3 1 System Configuration Overview There are several different configuration options to consider prior to programming the NMC It is beneficial to know how the system is to be configured in advance to avoid having to repeat certain programming steps Refer to the Document 077 0048 NMC Fire Alarm Wiring Guide as the different configurations affect certain wiring aspects of the NMC The application in which the Fire Linkell system is to be installed also affects the configuration Below is a list of parameters that should be known prior to programming the NMC NMC Mode configurations Accessory Accessory With Strobe or Stand Alone NMC Model configurations US or Canadian If the NMC is configured as a Stand Alone unit the time settings for Auto Silence and Signal Silence Inhibit ISD Alarm Type Temporal Marching or Continuous Accessory Mode and Accessory with Strobe Modes are approved for UL 864 and ULC S527 applications commercial fire alarm NMCs configured as Accessory or Accessory with Strobe Modes ARE NOT PERMITTED to be installed w
30. tion Reference The chart below lists the pertinent documentation to install Fire Linkell equipment This is Document Number 077 0045 NMC Programming Manual Fire Link Il Documentation Reference Document Number Document Name Description 077 0024 NMC and TPC Installation Guide Installation and 120V Wiring of the NMC TPC and CHK 400 077 0050 TPC Installation Guide TPC and CHK 400 Installation Instructions Enclosed in TPC Unit Box 077 0048 NMC Fire Alarm Wiring Guide NMC Fire Alarm and Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP Interconnect Wiring 077 0049 ISD Installation Operation and Maint Guide ISD Installation Operations and Maintenance Guide 077 0045 NMC Programming Manual NMC and ISD Programming and Set Up 077 0046 Signalink System Configurator User s Manual System Configurator User s Guide for NMC Programming Via Laptop 077 0025 Building Manager s Guide NMC and ISD Operation Test and Inspection Guide 1 3 Applicable System Components This document applies to the following system components Fire Link Il System Components 160kHz 132kHz Color ISD 2501UR ISD 2502UR RED ISD 2501UW ISD 2502UW WHITE ISD 2501URS N A RED ISD 2501UWS N A WHITE NMC 101R NMC 102R RED NMC 101W NMC 102W WHITE ISD Horn Only ISD Horn Strobe NMC N A Not Available Signalink Technologies Inc 2010 All Rights Reserved Page 3 of 24 077 0045 REV B SIGN AURK NIC Program
31. via a Form C relay which is connected to the NMC s Input Zone 1 The NMC s Input Zone 2 is ignored by the NMC In most cases code requires that if the FAPC goes into alarm then an Alarm Silence is initiated at the FACP which silences the bells it is often required that the strobes remain active until the fire alarm condition is cleared and the FACP is reset Therefore in this mode if the FACP has been Alarm Silenced the ISDs buzzers will be turned off but the ISDs Strobes will remain active until the FACP is reset In the Accessory with Strobe Mode there is no need for user interaction with the NMC during or after a fire alarm condition 3 4 Stand Alone Mode This mode is used with ISD Horn Only or ISD Horn Strobe devices When the NMC is configured as a Stand Alone unit the NMC itself becomes the FACP The NMC is capable of controlling two Class B Style B initiating circuits The NMC input zones support any normally open initiating devices such as pull stations flow devices or 4 wire smoke or heat detectors Subsequently depending on the local codes and local authorities the requirements and time settings for Signal Auto Silence and or Signal Silence Inhibit may be of importance In the Stand Alone Mode user interaction with the NMC during and after a fire alarm condition is required Refer to Document 077 0025 User s Guide and Installers Reference for additional information regarding NMC operation Signalink Technologies
32. y time by the user installer IMPORTANT The NMC WILL NOT recognize any ISD and the ISD WILL NOT respond OR go into alarm until the ISD been ENROLLED The enrollment process must be performed before the system will become functional Prior to enrollment the ISD s VID and LOCATION must be entered into the NMC s Device List This process is discussed in later Sections of this manual At the time of Enrollment the NMC must be able to communicate with the ISD to send configuration data to the ISD Therefore the ISD must be plugged in and powered up at the time of Enrollment The following events occur during enrollment For each ISD in the NMC s device list the NMC attempts to find and communicate with the ISD whose VID matches that which are in the NMC Device List The NMC assigns a Network Address NAD and sends the NAD to the ISD From that point forward the NMC communicates with the ISD via its NAD The NMC sends other network configuration data to the ISD The NMC retrieves status and version information from the ISD and is stored in the NMC The NMC associates the VID NAD and LOCATION of that ISD and is stored in the NMC Once enrollment is completed for each ISD in the NMC s device list for the most part the user or installer ONLY needs to know the ISD by its LOCATION Again the LOCATION is a friendly name given to it such as its location suite number or other description IMPORTANT Merely adding an ISD to
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