Notifier NION-16C48M Fire Alarm System Owner's manual

Brand: Notifier

Model: NION-16C48M Fire Alarm System

Type: Owner's manual

Document 52004

10/10/02 Rev A

52004:A ECN 02-232

UniNet 2000

NION-16C48M

(NION-48M)

NION-16C48M (NION-48M)

Instruction Manual

Version 2

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An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke

detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warn-

ing 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 detec-

tors 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 recommen-

dations 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 Manage-

ment 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 pro-

vide 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 build-

ing. 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 be-

cause:

• 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 reach-

ing 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 cham-

bers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires,

which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-

type 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 de-

tector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not

provide 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 flam-

mable 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 de-

tectors 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 spe-

cialist.

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 sys-

tem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communi-

cations, signaling, and/or power.

If detectors are not so lo-

cated, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-

pling 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 medica-

tion. 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 responsibil-

ity 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 com-

patible 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 tele-

phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are rec-

ommended.

The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-

quate 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 stan-

dards. 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 mainte-

nance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through

the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should

be scheduled 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 in-

spections should be kept.

Fire Alarm System Limitations

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

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WARNING -

Several different sources of power can be con-

nected to the fire alarm control panel.

Disconnect all sources

of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equip-

ment 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, re-

pair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.

All components, circuits, system operations, or software func-

tions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested.

In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvert-

ently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not

directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 de-

vices, must also be tested and proper system operation veri-

fied.

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 use-

ful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic

components may be adversely affected by extreme tempera-

ture 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 light-

ning-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 suscep-

tibility to nearby lightning strikes.

Consult with the Technical

Services Department if any problems are anticipated or en-

countered.

Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or in-

serting 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 modifi-

cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-

former, and printed circuit board location.

Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.

Overtightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced

terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal re-

moval.

Though designed to last many years, system components

can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive com-

ponents. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap be-

fore 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.

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-

ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interfer-

ence 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 in-

terference 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.

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-

electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils

numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur

le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des

Communications du Canada.

FCC Warning

Installation Precautions

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

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Acclimate Plus™, HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan® and VIEW® are registered trademarks of NOTIFIER®.

NION™ and UniNet™ are trademarks of NIS. NIS™ and NOTIFIER® Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and NOTIFIER® is a registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms,

Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation.

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Contents

Section 1: NION-16C48M (NION-48M) Installation.................................... 7

1.1 Description of the NION-16C48M ...................................................................................... 7

Figure 1-1: NION-16C48M Board Layout ..................................................................................... 7

1.2 NION Components.............................................................................................................. 8

Figure 1-2: NION-16C48M Components ...................................................................................... 8

1.3 Installation Conditions ....................................................................................................... 9

1.4 SMX Transceiver Connection .............................................................................................. 9

Figure 1-3: SMX Transceiver Installation ........................................................................................ 9

1.5 Cabinet Installation - NISCAB-3....................................................................................... 10

Figure 1-4: NION-16C48M Cabinet Installation ......................................................................... 10

1.6 NION Power Requirements .............................................................................................. 11

Figure 1-5: MPS24BRB Power Supply ........................................................................................... 11

1.7 NION-16C48M Operation ................................................................................................ 12

Figure 1-6: NION-16C48M Operation LEDs ............................................................................... 12

1.8 Input Configuration .......................................................................................................... 13

1.9 Discrete or Switched Voltage Inputs (21 - 24 and 45 - 48) ............................................. 13

Figure 1-7: Switched Voltage Input Jumpers ................................................................................ 14

1.10 Output Configuration......................................................................................................15

Figure 1-8: Output Relays and NC/NO Jumper Settings .............................................................. 15

1.11 Software Configuration .................................................................................................. 15

1.12 NION-16C48MTB Terminal Boards ................................................................................ 16

Figure 1-9: 16C48MTB Terminal Board Mounting........................................................................ 16

Figure 1-10: Ribbon Cable Mapping ........................................................................................... 16

1.13 Terminal Board Input/Output Connections .................................................................... 17

Figure 1-11: Terminal I/O Mapping ............................................................................................ 17

Figure 1-12: I/O Point Connections.............................................................................................17

Section 2: NION-16C48M Plug-In Application .......................................... 19

2.1 Plug-In Selection and Configuration ................................................................................ 19

Figure 2-1: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form ...................................................... 19

2.2 Mapping Plug-ins With NIONs......................................................................................... 20

Figure 2-2: Network Configuration Window................................................................................ 20

2.3 NION I/O Configuration ................................................................................................... 21

Figure 2-3: 16C48M I/O Configuration ...................................................................................... 21

2.4 Time Codes........................................................................................................................ 24

Figure 2-4: Time Code Configuration.......................................................................................... 24

2.5 Universal Time Codes and Time Code Groups ................................................................ 25

2.6 Holiday Codes ................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 2-5: Holiday Code Configuration ..................................................................................... 25

2.7 Functional Properties of the 16C48M ............................................................................... 26

Index ........................................................................................................ 31

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Foreword

The contents of this manual are important and must be kept in close proximity of the hardware. If building owner-

ship 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 manu-

facturer.

This equipment has been designed to comply with standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies:

NFPA Standards

 National Fire Protection Association Standards 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.

 UL-1076 Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems.

Underwriters Laboratories Canada Documents

 CAN/ULC-S524-M91 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems.

 CAN/ULC-S527-M99 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems.

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-16C48M is a plug-in component of the UniNet Workstation. The NION-16C48M provides a gateway

to the network for discrete monitored devices, equipment and control panels that have dry contacts.

This system is suitable for proprietary systems listed under:

 NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary Service.

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),

which has a maximum capacity of 32 nodes. Each Local Area Server (LAS) has a maximum capacity of 200 nodes,

using twisted pair or fiber-optic cabling. A twisted pair network topology (FT-10) may be a maximum length of

6000 feet per network segment with no T-taps, 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 runs can be configured in either a bus or ring topology with up to 8db of

attenuation between nodes. The network is supervised for shorts, opens and node failures as dictated in Style 4

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.

Related Documentation

Network Installation Manual 51539 UniLogic 51547

Workstation 51540 AM2020/AFP1010 Instruction Manual 52020

System Utilities 51592 UniTour 51550

BCI ver. 3-3 51543 IRM/IM 51591

Local Area Server 51544 UniNet Online 51994

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1.1 Description of the NION-16C48M

The NION-16C48M (16 Control, 48 Monitor) is a discrete input/output interface used on the UniNet 2000

network. All of the system components are based on LonWorks (Local Operating Network) technologies. The

NION-16C48M provides a gateway to the network for discrete monitored devices, equipment and control panels

that have dry contacts.

The NION-16C48M connects a LonWorks FT-10 or fiber optic network with discrete monitored devices and

conventional control panels. It provides a single, two-way communication channel for discrete inputs and outputs.

NIONs are specific to the type of network to which they connect (FT-10 or fiber). The transceiver type must be

specified and ordered separately when ordering the NION.

The NION is also available in a depopulated version - the 48M NION. It is identical in all aspects to the

16C48M, except the 48M board has no output relays.

The NION can be powered by any power limited, filtered source with battery backup which is UL or ULC listed, as

appropriate for your area, for use with fire protective signaling units. Power must be supervised or placed within 20

ft of the NION with connections run in conduit.

The NION mounts in an enclosure (NISCAB-3) with conduit knockouts. It cannot be rack mounted.

Section 1: NION-16C48M (NION-48M) Installation

Figure 1-1: NION-16C48M Board Layout

Terminal Board 2

Ribbon Cable

Connectors

Input LEDs

Terminal Board 1 Ribbon

Cable Connectors

Output Relays 1 - 16

Not included on the

NION-48M

Binding Pin

Reset Pin

Status LEDs

Comm. LEDs

SMX Module Connector

Network EPROM

NION

Program

EPROM

SMX Module Stand-

offs Not Used

Configuration

Jumpers for

Inputs 21 - 24

and 45 - 48

Configuration

Legend for Inputs

21 - 24 and 45 -

CPU

Configuration

Battery Backup

TB1 Power

Connector

- +

NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems.

Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or

equivalent cabling per NEC 760.

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SMX Network Transceiver

One SMX transceiver daughter board

is required for local network connec-

tion. Three styles are available for

different topologies and media. This

daughter board mounts on the mother

board with a header strip and two

standoffs.

NISCAB-3

The NION-16C48M mounts

in a locking cabinet with a

Lexan dress plate.

(12.25"H X 9.25"W X 2.75"D)

Transformer Assembly

One 4000TA, 110VA trans-

former and connector.

Batteries

The cabinet provides space for 12AH

batteries. To use 17AH capacity

batteries use the BB-17 battery box.

16C48M Mother Board

The NION motherboard contains all

relays, LEDs, CPU, configuration

jumpers, network interface, firmware

and terminal board connections.

16C48MTB Terminal Boards

Each NION uses two terminal boards

which mount directly on the mother board

with stand-offs. These boards provide

terminal connections to monitored inputs

and outputs.

MPS24BRB Power Supply

The MPS24B supplies 2.0A of 24VDC

regulated power to operate the NION. Up

to 200mA of resettable auxiliary power is

also available. This supply contains an

integral battery charger which can support

6.5 to 17AH batteries.

NOTE: Line cord not included.

Figure 1-2: NION-16C48M Components

The NION-16C48M is designed to be wired to control panels and the network through plug-in terminal strips.

The NION-16C48M has the following features:

 Accepts normally open or normally closed dry contact inputs in any combination.

 Control outputs are SPDT relays rated at 2.5A @ 30 VDC.

 Powered from a power limited, supervised, filtered source with battery backup which is UL or ULC listed, as

appropriate for your area, for use with fire protective signaling units.

 Point status LEDs for each input and output

 NION status, Binding status (service), and Network status LEDs.

 Inputs can be configured as either two-state unsupervised or four-state supervised with EOL resistors. Eight

of the inputs are configurable for switched voltage monitoring.

 Transformer coupled network connection using SMX style transceivers.

 Software configurable from the workstation plug-in utility.

 Transient protection to 2400V on all terminals.

 Included wall mount enclosure (NISCAB-3).

1.2 NION Components

The following illustration displays components included and required to install a NION-16C48M on the network.

All of these items must be ordered separately.

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1.3 Installation Conditions

The NION-16C48M can 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).

1.4 SMX Transceiver Connection

Install the standoffs onto the 16C48M board, then connect JP1 of the transceiver to J4 of the 16C48M

motherboard. Lastly, secure the transceiver to the standoffs with screws.

J4 SMX Header on

16C48M board

JP1 Transceiver

Connector

J4 JP1

Transceiver mounting

standoffs Transceiver mounting

standoffs

16C48M board

SMX Transceiver

Figure 1-3: SMX Transceiver Installation

NOTE: Always observe ESD precautions when

working with electircal hardware.

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Figure 1-4: NION-16C48M Cabinet Installation

1.5 Cabinet Installation - NISCAB-3

The NION-16C48M is installed into a standard wall mount enclosure, the NISCAB-3. This enclosure has a locking

door and mounting hardware for the 16C48M assembly (motherboard, terminal boards and network transceiver),

MPS24BRB power supply, transformer and batteries.

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.

4) Mount the MPS24BRB power supply and transformer to the stand-offs in the back of the cabinet using the

provided hardware.

5) Mount the 16C48M motherboard to the mounting rails in the same manner.

Distances can vary between the NION and monitored equipment, but the maximum wire resistance must not exceed

500 ohms. The type of hardware used is at the discretion of the installer, but must be in accordance with local

code requirements.

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1.6 NION Power Requirements

The NION-16C48M is powered by the MPS24BRB power supply, which uses 110VAC, 1.8A(max.) of power and

provides 2.0A of 24VDC power and battery backup in accordance with local code requirements. The MPS24BRB

contains a built in battery charging circuit capable of supporting 6.5 to 17AH 24VDC batteries.

Alternately, the NION can be powered by any power limited, regulated 24 VDC source which is UL or ULC listed,

as appropriate for your area, for use with fire protective signaling units. For replacement part orders, specify

MPS24BRB for Replacement Board.

Power Supply Connections to the NION

Power connections from the MPS24BRB to the NION must be as follows:

TB1 on the 16C48M motherboard to pins 3 and 4 of TB2 on the MPS24BRB.

Terminals on both boards are labelled for proper connections.

NOTE: 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.

Figure 1-5: MPS24BRB Power Supply

Transformer

Connection

AC Power Reset

Not Used

Auxiliary 24VDC Power

200mA max. Power limited,

filtered, regulated and resettable.

Removal disables battery

charging.

Normally Closed

Trouble Contacts

Contacts open when the

main power supply enters a

trouble condition.

Secondary Power

27.6VDC, 6.5 to 17AH. Supervised and

power-limited. Fast charge = 0.75 amps

(typical), trickle charge = 20mA (typical).

Hot Neutral Earth/Service Ground

Primary Power

110VAC, 1.8 amps max.

Earth Ground

Connect to chassis with a

grounding cable assembly

(Cable #71073).

Cut JP1 to make auxiliary

power non-resettable.

Do not cut.

+24VDC NION Power

Circuit is power-limited, RMS-regulated,

non-resettable, 2.0 amps max.

Battery -

Battery +

Common

NOTE: Use only wire for power limited systems.

Power limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or

equivalent cabling per NEC 760.

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1.7 NION-16C48M Operation

The NION-16C48M is configured and operated over the network from a workstation using the NION-16C48M

Plug-In configuration utility. The only operation information involving the hardware is the LEDs which display the

status of various parts of the NION. The LEDs (as shown below), operate in the following fashion:

NION Status LED - The NION status LED shows the status of the NION itself. If the LED is flashing

slowly, the NION is operating normally. If the LED is on solid, then the NION is not functioning properly.

Network Status LED - The Network status LED shows the status of the neuron chip that interfaces the

NION to the Echelon network. If this LED is flashing, then the neuron chip is operating properly. If it is

unlit, then the neuron chip is not operating, or not bound to the network.

Network Packet LED - The Network Packet LED indicates when information is sent or received over the

network. This LED will flash for activity in this manner.

Service LED - The Service LED indicates the binding status of the NION. If this LED is flashing, the NION

is unbound. If this LED is lit, that indicates that the neuron chip is not running or has reached an unrecov-

erable error. When bound, the LED is unlit.

Input LEDs - Input LEDs indicate the current status of each input. Each LED will display the following

patterns for each device status:

Point Disable - The LED will flash once every seven seconds.

Point Disarm/Override with Input Active or Input Normal - The LED will flash three times in rapid succession

once every three seconds.

Point Arm/Disarm/Override with Wire Open - The LED will flash rapidly (about 20 times a second) continu-

ously.

Point Arm/Disarm/Override with Wire Short - The LED will flash slowly (about once a second) continuously.

Point Armed with Input Active - The LED remains in the ON state continuously.

Point Armed with Input Normal - The LED remains in the OFF state continuously.

Each time the node is reset, all the LEDs will cycle once to test operation.

Output LEDs - Output LEDs indicate the status of each relay output. If an Output LED is off, then the

associated output is not activated. If the LED is On, then the output is activated. Refer to section 1.7.7 for

the location of output LEDs. Not used on the NION-48M.

Serial Communications Activity LED - This LED flashes when information is transmitted via the EIA-232

serial interface (not used for this application).

Figure 1-6: NION-16C48M Operation LEDs

Input LEDs 18

NION Status

Network Status

Serial

Network

Packet

Service

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NOTE: Two-state, unsupervised inputs cannot be used for fire applications.

1.9 Discrete or Switched Voltage Inputs (21 - 24 and 45 - 48)

Inputs 21 through 24 and 45 through 48 can be configured to operate as discrete, two-state unsupervised or four-

state supervised inputs or, switched voltage (SV) inputs. Each input can be individually configured for maximum

flexibility. To define the function of each of these inputs, four jumpers must be set. These jumpers are grouped

together for easy identification. Figure 1-7 shows the location of these jumper groups and a breakdown of each

jumper setting for the defined functions.

1.8 Input Configuration

Inputs can be configured as tracking (default) or latching for two-state unsupervised or four-state supervised

operation. In addition, 8 inputs (21 - 24, 45 - 48) can be configured to monitor switched voltage inputs. Con-

figuration of two-state/four-state and tracking/latching operation is performed in the workstation plug-in. Configu-

ration of switched voltage operation is done by setting jumpers on the 16C48M motherboard. These jumpers are

grouped in an area beneath the terminal boards.

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Configuration Jumpers for Inputs 21 - 24 Configuration Jumpers for Inputs 45 - 48

Single Input Jumper Group

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Vertical Jumpers

For SV inputs, close pins 1 and 2.

For Discrete, close pins 2 and 3.

Factory jumper setting.

Do not change.

For SV inputs close pins 1 and 2.

For Discrete close pins 2 and 3.

For SV inputs, close the following

pins to select the monitored

voltage:

5VDC - 1 and 2

12VDC - 3 and 4

30VDC - 5 and 6

60VDC - 7 and 8

Jumper Pin Key

Figure 1-7: Switched Voltage Input Jumpers

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3

Horizontal Jumpers

Pins 7 5 3 1

Pins 8 6 4 2

Jumper Blocks

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1.10 Output Configuration

The NION-16C48M provides 16 SPDT relay outputs. The relays are rated at 2.5A @ 30VDC. They can be wired

for normally open or normally closed operation. All rated loads are resistive. Inductive and tungsten loads will be

lower. For special applications, consult with a NOTIFIER® applications engineer.

Output relays are located at the bottom of the 16C48M motherboard and correspond (from left to right) to outputs

one through sixteen. Above each relay is its related LED and below is a corresponding jumper to set the output for

normally open or normally closed operation. Refer to the diagram below for jumper settings.

Figure 1-8: Output Relays and NC/NO Jumper Settings

Output LED

Output Operation Jumper

Set the jumper across pins 1

and 2 for normally closed

operation. Set the jumper

across pins 2 and 3 for

normally open operation.

Output Relay

(Typical)

Output Relays

1 - 16

16C48M

Motherboard

Pin 1 Pin 3

For information on output terminal connections, refer to section 1.12 NION-16C48MTB Terminal Boards.

1.11 Software Configuration

In order to utilize all features available with the NION-16C48M, the 16C48M Plug-In utility must be configured at

the system workstations. Features include a scheduler for all inputs and outputs and configuring each input as

normally open or normally closed.

16C48M Device Addressing

Device addressing at the workstation uses the following convention:

Inputs - IN1 through IN48

Outputs - OUT1 through OUT16

The NION-48M requires input addresses only.

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1.12 NION-16C48MTB Terminal Boards

The Terminal Boards

The NION-16C48M incorporates two terminal daughter boards which are mounted directly to the motherboard

using included stand-offs. Both terminal boards are identical and interchangeable. Each terminal board is

connected to the motherboard via included ribbon cables (four per terminal board). Point designation for each

terminal is determined by the position of the terminal board on the motherboard. Refer to the diagrams below for

terminal board mounting and ribbon cable connections.

Figure 1-9: 16C48MTB Terminal Board Mounting

Ribbon cables have universal ends and are keyed for proper connection. The motherboard has eight cable

sockets, P1 through P8. Each terminal board has four sockets labelled P1 through P4. Terminal board one (T1) is

mounted on the left and terminal board two (T2) is mounted on the right. The chart below maps the motherboard

sockets to the terminal board sockets.

Figure 1-10: Ribbon Cable Mapping

Cable Sockets P1 - P8

Terminal Board 1 Terminal Board 2

Mounting Stand-off Mounting Stand-off

Mounting Stand-off

This stand-off is also

used to attach the

motherboard to the

cabinet.

Mounting Stand-off

Cable Sockets P1 - P4

Motherboa-

rd Socket Terminal

Board Terminal

Socket

P1 T1 P1

P2 T1 P2

P3 T1 P3

P4 T1 P4

P5 T2 P1

P6 T2 P2

P7 T2 P3

P8 T2 P4

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1.13 Terminal Board Input/Output Connections

Each terminal board has four rows of plug-in screw terminal connectors to land input and output points. All inputs

are rated at 5VDC nominal, 2.5mA maximum current and 500 ohms maximum resistance. The inputs and outputs

map to the connectors as described by the following diagrams (Outputs are not included on the 48MTB):

Terminal Board 1 Terminal Board 2

P2 P2P3 P3

P4 P4

Inputs 1 - 8

Inputs 9 - 16

Inputs 17 - 24

Outputs 1 - 8

Inputs 25 - 32

Inputs 33 - 40

Inputs 41 - 48

Outputs 9 - 16

Figure 1-11: Terminal I/O Mapping

ABCDE FGH

Output Terminals (A - H represent any 8 outputs)

Input Terminals (A - H represent any 8 inputs)

Ground

ABCDE FGH

Figure 1-12: I/O Point Connections

NOTE: Input ground is common except for inputs 21 - 24 and 45 - 48 when they are used

for switched voltage monitoring.

Four-state Input Wiring

R-1K resistor

R-3.3K

resistor

Ground

Input

NOTE: For each terminal connector the inputs and outputs are numbered from left to right.

NOTES: Wiring Distance - Each input can

accept up to 400 ohms of added line resistance.

No specification is given for maximum wire

length.

Use only wire for power limited systems. Power

limited wire runs use type FPLR, FPLP, FPL or

equivalent cabling per NEC 760.

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Section 2: NION-16C48M Plug-In Application

2.1 Plug-In Selection and Configuration

Plug-In applications are independently operating software applications that are linked to specific NION types. They

interface with the workstation at the network level. Configuration files act to create new menu options by defining

'macro' commands or sequences of information for communicating with specific devices. Configuration files relate

to specific devices, and their options are accessed through device menu options or macro definitions.

Plug-Ins are designed to be configured automatically when the network monitoring system software is installed.

There may be occasions, however, when a plug-in will need to be configured manually. This is done using the

NION Plug-In Application Selection and Configuration form. To configure the 16C48M/48M NION Plug-In,

follow these steps:

1. Select the appropriate 16C48M/48M NION in the NION Type combo box.

NOTE: The related hardware must be installed to utilize the related features provided by the plug-in.

Menu Items/Commands

Available for Current Plug-In

Click Here to Change

Current Linked Plug-In

Figure 2-1: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form

In this example, the device

types listed are pertinent to

the Disable Input command.

Local Area Server and Wide

Area Server are the two

possibilities. If there is a

restriction for the selected

NION, it will be displayed

here.

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2. Click Change... to modify the current plug-in for the selected device. This will access a file selection

dialog showing the Plugin directory. Select the .CFG or .EXE file associated with the desired plug-in and

click on OK.

3. The commands associated with the selected plug-in will now appear in the Available Icon Menus display.

These are the commands that can now be assigned to a macro function using the Macro Editor, or

assigned to a Functional Button on the Floor Plan Display. These options will automatically appear on

the pulldown menu for the selected device (provided the current workstation has control of the device).

Clicking on an available command will cause the Device Type for Chosen Menu display to show what devices

are affected by the chosen command. Some commands will affect all device types, others will have specific types

only. When creating devices to use plug-in commands be sure they are defined as one of the appropriate types.

When the plug-in has been configured, click OK to close the Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form.

2.2 Mapping Plug-ins With NIONs

In order for plug-in applications to function, they must be linked with the nodes or devices to which they corre-

spond. In most cases this is done automatically, and each recognized node is linked to the appropriate plug-in

application.

There may be times when nodes and devices are not automatically read and updated by the workstation, and links

are not established. Therefore, it is advised that this one-time linking process be checked when assigning new

plug-ins, and if the device type has not been automatically assigned, then assign it manually. This can be done in

the Network Configuration Window. This window is opened by selecting Tools, Network Administration.

Node Site

Panel

Device

Site (w/ No Nodes

or Devices)

Unassigned

Device Type Identified

Device Type

Figure 2-2: Network Configuration Window

NOTE: Plug-ins often have configuration forms for the related NIONs. These configuration tools can only

be accessed from the device pop-up menus. Therefore, before any configuration of the NION can be

done, a device must be assigned to the node.

To obtain information about a specific node, single click on the desired node,

then select Edit, Inquire NION Type From Node, and the NION type will

automatically be displayed. Add Node/Delete Node will add or delete a node

from the list displayed in the window. Select Exit when finished.

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