F3200 Installation & Programming Manual

Document No: LT0122

Network Programming

 

 

 

11.9

NETWORK LOGIC VARIABLES

Network Variables can be used to transfer output logic status between panels for applications such as:

(i)Fan controls.

(ii)Remote zone mimics.

(iii)Transfer of zone alarm status between panels.

(iv)Transfer of alarm status to a common Evacuation Panel interface.

(v)Transfer of brigade relay status for multiple brigade interfaces at one panel.

An F3200 is always able to modify and use it's own network variables - this gives an extra 128 Variables for use, but they should be used sparingly as processing of network variables takes longer than ordinary output logic variables.

The local F3200 will only send it's own Network variables onto the network if 'TX enabled' is set to Yes. The transmit rate is programmed by "TX refresh rate". If a change of state occurs, the network variables will be transmitted immediately providing the minimum time specified by Max COS TX rate has elapsed since the last transmission.

The "Max COS TX rate" should be less than the "TX refresh rate". Both times should be set so that an F3200 does not clog up the network with messages. The "Max COS rate" should be set to the longest time possible, taking into consideration the configuration of the panel.

In general, the default settings should be adequate.

1. TX enabled : (Yes/No)

Enable sending of network logic variables onto the network.

2. TX refresh rate : (0-255 seconds)

Transmit refresh rate for network logic variables. A value of 255 for the TX refresh rate will result in the Netvar data being refreshed at the same rate as MAF status refresh (Section 11.5.1), and the Netvar message will be transmitted in a single burst at the same time as MAF status and MAF totals messages. This also requires the "Mode B" parameter to be set to 3 (refer network configuration programming Section 11.3.4).

3. Max COS TX rate : (0-250 seconds)

Max rate on COS to transmit network logic variables.

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Tyco F3200 manual Network Logic Variables, TX enabled Yes/No, TX refresh rate 0-255 seconds, Max COS TX rate 0-250 seconds

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