NFN

NWS-3
Programming and Operation Manual

Document: LS10016-000NF-E
9/5/12
P/N: LS10016-000NF-E: Rev. A2

Rev:

A2

ECN: 12-0296

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 systemtypically made up of smoke detec-

tors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices,

and a fire alarm control panel with remote notification capabilitycan
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. These documents can be found at
http://www.systemsensor.com/html/applicat.html.
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:

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-ofrise 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.

Particles of combustion or smoke from a developing fire may not

reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:

In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys

may inhibit particle or smoke flow.

A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If

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.

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.

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 panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
service with your control panel.

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.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a

Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that have photo-electronic sensing chambers 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 detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.

The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inadequate

Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of

fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in

central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure, backup
radio transmission systems are recommended.
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 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 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 inspections should be kept.

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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. The 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 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 0C to 49C

(32F to 120F) and at a relative humidity 93% 2% RH (non-condensing) at 32C 2C (90F 3F). 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 1527 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 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 program-

ming 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 radi-

ate 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. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques 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. Cet appareil numerique de la
classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

HARSH, NIS and NOTIFIRENET are all trademarks; and Acclimate Plus, FlashScan, NOTIFIER, ONYX, ONYXWorks, VeriFire and VIEW are all registered
trademarks of Honeywell International, Inc. ARCNET is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.

2012 by Honeywell International, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.

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Manual Usage
This manual is written with the understanding that the user has been trained in the proper operations and services for
this product. The information provided in this manual is intended to assist the user by describing the configurations
and how they affect operations.

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Product Overview .................................................................................................... 7
1.1: Product Description .......................................................................................................................................7
1.2: Features..........................................................................................................................................................7
1.3: Listing Document ..........................................................................................................................................7
1.4: Required Software .........................................................................................................................................7
1.5: System Architecture.......................................................................................................................................8
Figure 1.1 Direct Panel Architecture......................................................................................................8
Figure 1.2 NFN Network Architecture...................................................................................................8
1.6: IP Port Requirements .....................................................................................................................................8
1.7: Installation Overview.....................................................................................................................................9
1.7.1: Required Equipment ............................................................................................................................9
1.7.2: Board Layout .....................................................................................................................................10
Figure 1.3 NWS-3 Board......................................................................................................................10

Section 2 Configuration ......................................................................................................... 11

2.1: Connecting the Configuration Computer.....................................................................................................11
2.2: Configuring the NWS-3...............................................................................................................................11
2.2.1: Logging into the Configuration Web Page........................................................................................11
2.2.2: NWS-3 Interface Overview ...............................................................................................................11
2.2.3: Basic Configuration Tool Layout ......................................................................................................12
Figure 2.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout .......................................................................................12
2.2.4: NWS-3 Main Menus..........................................................................................................................12
2.2.5: Administration Tab............................................................................................................................13
2.2.6: Automatic Point Detection ................................................................................................................20

Section 3 Operation ................................................................................................................ 21

3.1: Operational Information ..............................................................................................................................21
3.2: Events Tab....................................................................................................................................................21
3.3: Properties Tab ..............................................................................................................................................22
3.3.1: Key Properties ...................................................................................................................................22
3.3.2: Diagnostic Information......................................................................................................................22
3.4: History Tab ..................................................................................................................................................22
3.4.1: Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................22
3.4.2: Fire Alarm Network...........................................................................................................................22

Appendix A: Gateway Settings.............................................................................................. 23

A.1: Viewing Existing IP Settings ......................................................................................................................23
A.2: Resetting Factory Default Values ...............................................................................................................23

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Section 1 Product Overview

1.1 Product Description
The NOTIFIER Web Server-3 (NWS-3) is a web-based device that acts as an HTML server that allows
remote viewing of the NOTIFIRENETTM network (including high-speed NFN networks) via the Internet
or an intranet. With the NWS-3 interface, the user can view the history of a fire alarm control panel (FACP),
event status, device properties, and other information based on access permissions defined by the system
administrator. The data available on the NWS-3 is a snapshot of the data on the NFN network at the time
the browser requests the information. The NWS-3 interfaces with the Internet/intranet using an IP-based
wire Ethernet connection. The NWS-3 can also be used as Web-based communication between the NFN
network and VeriFire Tools.

1.2 Features
For supplementary use
One NWS-3 supports multiple users
Supports up to 128 user accounts
Configured using a built-in web page
Ability to view NFN network nodes, system statuses, and properties remotely using the Internet or an
intranet
One NWS-3 supports multiple users
Standard IP over Ethernet connection
Built-in password security and user access record
Intuitive web browser user interface
Sends up to 50 e-mails in response to any system event

1.3 Listing Document

Refer to the NWS-3 Listing Document (LS10016-051NF-E) for the following information:
Supported panels and annunciators
Installation
Compatible equipment
Power supply and communication connections

1.4 Required Software

Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8 or later with the latest version of JavaTM is required to configure the
NWS-3.

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System Architecture

1.5 System Architecture

An Internet or intranet IP network connection is used with the architectures described in Figures 1.2 and 1.2.

IP Network
Ethernet

Ethernet
FACP with WEB
Server
Assembly

PC Browser
Interface

Figure 1.1 Direct Panel Architecture

IP Network
Ethernet

CAB 3/4 Cabinet

with NWS-3
Assembly and HSNCM or NCM Board

Ethernet

PC Browser
Interface

HS-NCM
or
NCM

HS-NCM
or
NCM
NFN Network

Supported FACP

Supported FACP

Figure 1.2 NFN Network Architecture

1.6 IP Port Requirements

The following IP ports must be available to the NWS-3:
Port

Type

80

TCP

4016

TCP

5000

UDP

62957

TCP

The following restrictions apply:

Functionality

Restriction

Infrastructure

Must have a Static IP Address, DHCP is not supported.

Web Access does not support access through an HTTP Proxy server.

E-mail

The e-mail server must support sending e-mail without authentication.

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Product Overview

1.7 Installation Overview

1.7.1 Required Equipment
The following components are shipped with the NWS-3:
NWS-3 printed circuit board
Surge suppressor (P/N PNET-1)
NUP-to-NUP Cable (P/N 75577) - Used to connect the NWS-3 board to an NCM-W or NCM-F
board or supported panel
Wire Leads-to-NUP Cable (P/N 75583) - Used to connect 24V power from the NWS-3 board to an
NCM-W or NCM-F board
USB Cable (P/N 75665) - Used to connect the NWS-3 board to an HS-NCM board:
HS-NCM-W
HS-NCM-WMF
HS-NCM-WSF

HS-NCM-MF
HS-NCM-SF
HS-NCM-MFSF

Network Components:
High-speed Network Communication Module (HS-NCM) - Used to facilitate network
communication between the NWS-3 and a High-speed NFN network (sold separately)
OR
Network Communication Module (NCM) - Used to facilitate network communication between the
NWS-3 and an NFN network (sold separately)
OR
Compatible FACP with NUP port

Customer Supplied Equipment:

A computer to run a Web Browser - Used to configure the NWS-3
RJ45 to RJ45 standard Ethernet network cable - Customers Internet or intranet connection

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1.7.2 Board Layout

USB A Host(J2)

LEDs
(See Table 1.1)

D1

D2

D3

D4

D7

D8

D9

D10

USB B Device (J1)

D11

D12

Ethernet Connector
(J3)

NUP A Serial Data

Connector (J4)
Mounting Hole
(1 of 12)

Not Used (J5)

Not Used (TB1)

TB2:
-24 V Out
+24 V Out
-24 V In
+24 V In

D22

Figure 1.3 NWS-3 Board

Table 1.1 LED Definitions

10

Reference
Designator

Label

D1

ACTIVE

D2

NUPA RX

D3

PROGRAM

Not Used

D4

NUPB RX

Not Used

D7

USB B

D8

NUPA TX

D9

USB A

D10

NUPB TX

D11

DATA

Blinks to indicate data transmission to or from the Ethernet port (J3).

D12

LINK

Active/Lit indicates an Ethernet connection.

D22

WDT FAIL

Description
Active/Lit indicates that the operating system is running.
Blinks when data is received on the NUP A port (J4).

Active/Lit indicates a device is connected to the USB B port (J1).

Blinks when data is sent on the NUP A port (J4).
Active/Lit indicates a device is connected to the USB A port (J2).
Not Used

Active/Lit indicates the system has undergone a reset due to a Watchdog

circuit firing.

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Section 2 Configuration
2.1 Connecting the Configuration Computer
The computer used to configure the NWS-3 must be able to establish an IP connection to the NWS-3. The
default IP address of the NWS-3 is 192.168.1.2. Consult a network administrator if unsure how to make this
connection.
Refer to Appendix A, Gateway Settings for instructions on resetting and reviewing the IP settings for the
NWS-3.

2.2 Configuring the NWS-3

CAUTION: Multiple NWS-3 Installations
All NWS-3s must be individually configured because they all use the same default IP address and
node number.

2.2.1 Logging into the Configuration Web Page

1.

Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.

2.

Navigate to the IP address of the NWS-3 (default http://192.168.1.2).

3.

Depending on the version of Java installed on the configuration computer, a security prompt may
appear. If it does, click No to proceed to the configuration web page.

4.

If prompted, click Run to enable the applet.

5.

When the login dialog box displays, enter the user name (admin) and the password (default is eight
zero characters) and then click Login.

2.2.2 NWS-3 Interface Overview

The NWS-3 interface consists of the following:
Browser - The NWS-3 interface is an html page type format that displays information about all
points present and active on an NFNnetwork. The recommended internet browser is Microsoft
Internet Explorer. For details on using Microsoft Internet Explorer, consult Microsofts
documentation or help file.
Screen Buttons - Many of the NWS-3 interface screens include buttons to allow the user to perform
various functions:
Export To Text - Opens a browser pop-up window which contains the information on the current
NWS-3 screen in plain text format.
Export To HTML - Opens a browser pop-up window which contains the information on the
current NWS-3 screen in HTML format.
Print - Opens the Print dialogue from the browser File menu. This lets you print the information
on the current NWS-3 screen to a configured printer.
Save - Saves the settings made on the screen. Clicking this button may cause the system to reboot.
Send - Click to send an e-mail to the programmed address.
Refresh - Allows the user to refresh the information on the screen for viewing in real time.
Test - Click to send a generic test e-mail notification to the recipients specified in a particular
profile.
Tabs - Four tabs in the upper left area of the interface provide access to different features of the
NWS-3.

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2.2.3 Basic Configuration Tool Layout

Navigation Tree
Main Menus (see 2.2.4)

Property/Value Window
Click Blue Values
to Change

Tabs

Screen Buttons
(see 2.2.2)

Figure 2.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout

2.2.4 NWS-3 Main Menus

Menu

Description

Menu

Logout

Click to exit the NWS-3 Web page.

Tools

Backup...

Browse to the folder where the current NWS-3 configuration settings are to
be stored, and then click Save.

Restore...

Displays a dialog box allowing that allows the user to restore the NWS-3
configuration settings to a previously saved state.

Firmware

In the Look In drop down menu, select the file name that begins,
#NWNUW and has the extension .AR. Then click Open. An on-screen
dialog indicates a successful upgrade.

Language

Displays a dialog box from which the user can navigate to and select the
desired language file.

About

Displays the NWS-3 version number and the username.

Upgrade

Help

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Sub-Menu

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Configuration

2.2.5 Administration Tab

Configure the NWS-3 via the Administration Tab in the Web browser as follows:
1.

Click the Administration Tab to display a list of items in an Object panel on the left-hand side of
the screen.

2.

Click the following object labels, one at a time, and enter the information/select the options for the
NWS-3:
Object Label

3.

Detailed Information Available In

E-mail Notification (Optional)

Table 2.1 "E-mail Notification"

System Settings

Table 2.2 "System Settings"

Time Zone Settings

Table 2.3 "Time Zone Settings"

Event Filter Settings

Table 2.4 "Event Filter Settings"

Node Mapping

Table 2.5 "Node Mapping"

Automatic Point Detection

Table 2.6 "Automatic Point Detection"

User Configuration

Table 2.7 "User Configuration and Active Users"

Click Save in each screen to save the settings.

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Table 2.1 E-mail Notification

Object

Screen Field

Definition

E-Mail
Configuration

Outgoing E-Mail
Address
(SMTP)

Click the value to enter the e-mail server IP address. The NWS-3 does not
support the Domain Name System (DNS); therefore, the address must be in
dotted decimal form (XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX).

E-mail From
Address
(Optional)

Click the value to enter a response e-mail address for e-mails sent via the Send
Test Message or Send E-mail options.
Note: This entry may not be an option for cell phone service provider systems
that support e-mail.

E-Mail Profiles

Mail User

This is a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server setting. Leave this field
blank unless the network administrator indicates otherwise.

Profile List

The NWS-3 allows up to ten e-mail profiles for notifying responsible parties
about system events.

Recipient
E-mail
Addresses

Enter the recipient e-mail address in the To field. Each profile can specify up to
five e-mail recipients.

Cell Format
Checkbox

Check the box to format e-mail sent to that address for transmittal to a cell
phone.
Note: Cell phone e-mail messages describe system status as a 6-character
abbreviation.

Profile Enabled
Checkbox

Check the box to send E-mails the specified profile. Remove the check mark to
prevent e-mails from being sent. Profiles are enabled by default.

Subject Prefix

A string of text that is placed at the beginning of the subject field of the e-mail.
One use may be a text prefix that enables the user to identify and sort e-mails.

Profile Node
Table

Node Column - Clicking the fields in this column displays a selection window
that allows the user to select specific nodes, all nodes, or no nodes to
monitor. Click OK to save the selection.
Event Columns - Check the boxes in the event columns for the events to be
announced when they occur in the corresponding nodes.
Note: Selecting All Nodes in the node column, sends e-mail whenever the
event type checked in the Event Column occurs on any node.

Send E-mail

14

Custom
Messages

Design custom messages according to event type specified at the left-hand side
of the screen. Custom messages have a 50-character maximum.

Use to write and send an e-mail message from NWS-3 in real time.

To

Type the recipients address in the field, or use the drop-down menu to select
from addresses configured in the e-mail profiles screen.

From

The return address of the person/entity sending the message is displayed.

Text

Click in the field and type the message (2,000 character maximum).

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Configuration

Table 2.2 System Settings

Object

Screen Field

Definition

System
Settings

General
Settings

Allows the user to make NWS-3 browser configuration settings.

Site Name

This is a user-defined field designed to facilitate a unique descriptive name for

the NWS-3.

Non-Admin
User Access

This setting defines whether or not operators will have access to the NWS-3.

Beep on Unacknowledged
Events

Choose this option to enable an audible reminder of unacknowledged events.

When this option is set to Yes, the NWS-3 will send a message to the browser to
beep at 3-second intervals and will continue until no unacknowledged events are
shown in the Multiple Events List.

Display Labels

This option determines whether or not labels appear in the navigation tree.

Network
Update

Select Yes to have the NWS-3 autodetect points daily.

Network
Update Time

If the NWS-3 is configured to autodetect points daily, this field is used to select
the time the NWS-3 is to perform this action.

NCM Settings

Allows the user to configure the NCM to the NWS-3.

Node

The node number assigned to the NWS-3 on the NFN network.

Channel A/B
Threshold

Select High for a high-noise NFN network.

Set to Low for a low-noise NFN network.

Style

Select Style 4 or Style 7.

Verifire
Password

Note: This setting is only used on a network with an AFP1010 or an AM2020 to

ensure the points from these panels are displayed in the navigation tree.

(Optional) - Enter the password for the VeriFire Tools.

Re-enter
Verifire
Password

Optional) - Re-enter the password for the VeriFire Tools.

Internet
Address
Settings

Allows the user to configure IP communication paths.

IP Address

Click the value to change the IP address of the NWS-3.

(Default is 192.168.1.2)

Subnet Mask

Click the value to change the subnet address of the NWS-3.

(Default is 255.255.255.0)

IP Gateway

Click the value to enter the IP address of a router that the NWS-3 uses to locate
the browser with which it is communicating. This sets a path for the NWS-3 to use
to communicate with the connecting browser.

HTTP Access
Port

Click the value to enter the access port number. It may be desired to use a port
other than the default for security reasons or for a fire wall.
(Default is 80)

MAC Address
(Read Only)

This is the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the device hosting the
NWS-3.

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Table 2.3 Time Zone Settings

Object

Screen Field

Definition

Time Zone
Settings

GMT
Reference

Allows the user to configure the time to ensure the NWS-3 accurately handles
time and date information.

GMT Minute
Offset

Click the value to set the offset (in minutes) to Greenwich Mean Time.
Default = -300 (Eastern Standard Time).

Observe DST

Click the value and select one of the following:

Yes - The gateway observes Daylight Savings Time. Designate the DST
Begin and DST End times below.
No - The gateway does not observe Daylight Savings Time.

Time Zone
Reference

Click the value and select one of the following:

US Standard (Default)
EU Standard
Other Standard

DST Begin

Click the value and select the options describing when Daylight Savings Time
begins:
Series Reference - First to Fifth or Last
Day of Week
Month
Hour (24 hour time)
Hour Reference - Local Time or GMT

DST End

Click the value and select the options describing when Daylight Savings Time
ends:
Series Reference - First to Fifth or Last
Day of Week
Month
Hour (24 hour time)
Hour Reference - Local Time or GMT

Table 2.4 Event Filter Settings

Object

Screen Field

Definition

Event Filter
Settings

Allows the user to select the event types to be displayed by the NWS-3. Click
the value to select Yes or No for each of the following:
Alarm
Supervisory
Trouble
Pre-alarm
Disable
Other
Select No to disable NWS-3 viewing of the specified event type. The default
value for all event types is Yes.

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Configuration

Table 2.5 Node Mapping

Object

Screen Field

Definition

Node Mapping

Node Mapping allows the user to map nodes that are active on the NFN
network. (Default is Unmapped.)

Node List
(Read Only)

Displays the list of monitored nodes.

Status
(Read Only)

Displays the status for each listed node:

Online - The node was autodetected by the NWS-3, but does not show up in
the Menu at the left. Events are not displayed until the node is mapped.
Offline - There is no device detected at that node address. No events are
reported.
Mapped - If the node is online, it shows up in the Menu and events will be
displayed in the browser.
Unmapped - The default value; the node is either online with no event
reporting, or there is no device detected at that node address. No events or
properties are displayed for unmapped nodes.

Enabled for
View

Check the checkbox to monitor the node. Uncheck the checkbox to disable
monitoring.
Note: If an unknown node comes on line and is found to be of the wrong type
for the NWS-3 to monitor, its box is automatically unchecked.

Auto Detect
Button

Clicking Auto Detect lists all online nodes on the network as Mapped and all
offline nodes on the network as Unmapped.
When Auto Detect or Change Settings are clicked, network data will be
accessed to populate a nodes field, therefore, the display will refresh collapsing
the Menu navigation tree.
If a node is unmapped, the NWS-3 will not display events from that node. If a
new node is installed, the user must select Auto Detect or individually map it
before its properties or events can be displayed.
Refer to 2.2.6 "Automatic Point Detection" below for additional information.

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Table 2.6 Automatic Point Detection

Object

Screen Field

Definition

Automatic
Point
Detection

This option autodetects AFP1010/AM2020points on an NFN network.

Note: Only administrators have security access to the automatic point detection
feature.
Refer to 2.2.6 "Automatic Point Detection" below for additional information.

Accessible
Nodes

Lists the nodes that are available to scan. Select the node to scan and click the
right arrow button to move it to the Nodes to Scan list

Nodes to Scan

Lists the nodes selected to scan. To remove a node from the list, select the
node and click the left arrow button to move it to the Accessible Nodes list.

Start

Click to begin Automatic Point Detection.

Note: This process can be time-consuming, depending on the size of the entire
system.

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Table 2.7 User Configuration and Active Users

Object

Screen Field

Definition

User
Configuration

Allows the user to create, modify, and delete system users and their access
profiles.
Note: To ensure system security, when finished with the NWS-3, exit
completely out of the Internet browser.

Active Users

User List

Lists the usernames of the authorized users. Click a username in the list to
enable/disable a user account and select System Administration access
privileges. The system supports up to 128 total user IDs.

Username

Enter the username of the authorized user. The username must be between 3
and 15 characters.

Password

Enter the password of the authorized user. The password must be between 8
and 15 characters. The password is case sensitive.

Verify Password

Retype the user password.

Administrator

Check the checkbox if the user has administrator privileges and can access
the Administration Tab.

Enabled

Check the checkbox if the user can use the system but will not have
administrator permissions.

Add

Click to add a new user after completing the username, password, and access
information above.

Delete

Select a user name in the list and click Delete to remove a user from the user
list.

This screen displays the following:

The username of the users currently connected to the NWS-3
The IP address of the computer they are using to connect
The date and time each user logged in.

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2.2.6 Automatic Point Detection

NOTE: Only users with administrative privileges can access this feature.
A point becomes visible to the NWS-3 in one of the following ways:
With Onyx series panels, points are detected automatically when the NWS-3 is connected to the
network on which those panels reside. Therefore, point detection for Onyx series panels requires no
user action.
With AFP1010/AM2020 panels, points are only detected when a user starts automatic point
detection.
With AFP-300/400 panels, points are only detected when they generate an event, which can then be
seen by the NWS-3; therefore, the only way to add points connected to an AFP-300/400 panel is to
manually generate an event for each point.
Events from points that have not been automatically detected are shown in the Events tab view. In other
words, events coming from a classic panel will be logged even if the points themselves did not previously
appear in the hierarchy list on the left-hand side of the NWS-3 screen.
NOTE: AFP-200 points do not get autodetected and are not displayed in the hierarchy list on the
left. However, events from an AFP-200 panel and/or point will appear in the Events Tab view and
can generate e-mail.

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Section 3 Operation
3.1 Operational Information
In addition to the Administration Tab, the NWS-3 interface includes three other tabs that contain operational
information about system properties, status, and event history, and information that aids in diagnosis of
system problems. These tabs are:
Events Tab
Properties Tab
History Tab

3.2 Events Tab

When NWS-3 first launches, the events tab displays. The events tab displays three sets of information:
New Events Current events that have not been acknowledged.
Acknowledged Events Events that have been acknowledged.
Event Counts A summary of all events received.
The Events Tab displays nine pieces of information about each new or acknowledged event:
Information

Definition

Actual Time

The date and time at which the event occurred.

Node

The node reporting the event.

Point

The point on the node reporting the event.

Status

The current status.

Trouble Status

Description of the trouble event.

Device Type

The type of device reporting the event (system trouble, monitor, etc.)

Description

Description of the reporting device (module, web server, etc.)

Zone

Zone where the reporting device is located.

Zone Label

Label, if any, of the zone.

Customize the Events Tab as follows:

To customize the view, right-click the heading of any column to bring up the following options:
Restore Column Defaults Restores the columns to the default size and display settings.
Hide Column Hides the selected column.
Save Columns Saves the new column size and display settings.
Reposition a column by clicking and dragging it to a new location.
To make a make column wider or narrower, hover the pointer over the border between two columns
until a resize tool appears ( ) Then, click the column border and drag it to the desired width.

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Properties Tab

3.3 Properties Tab

3.3.1 Key Properties
On the Properties Tab, panels and devices on the network are represented by hyperlinks in the Object panel
on the left-hand side of the screen. Double-click an object label to view values of its key properties in the
Property/Value panel. In addition to Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs), the Web browser also allows the
user to view network devices such as the ONYXWorks Workstation, the Network Control Annunciator
(NCA), and the NFN Gateway.
NOTE: Reference the pertinent FACP user manual for property details.

Click the browser Refresh button to view device properties updated in real time.

3.3.2 Diagnostic Information

Expanding the Diagnostics folder in the Object panel allows the user to view system diagnostic information.
Statistics are available for NUP ports and for the network. Information is also available about the version
levels of FACPs and their components.
NOTE: Only display network statistical information.

3.4 History Tab

3.4.1 Diagnostics
1. Double-click the Diagnostics folder in the Object panel to display the following:

Authorization Log - A record of each time a user logged on or off the NWS-3 (or attempted to).

E-mail Log - A record of E-mail notification messages sent by the NWS-3.

General Log - A general record of information processed by the NWS-3 including internal
operations.

HTTP Log - A record of hypertext traffic the NWS-3 has handled.

2. Click on the desired log label to display its information. Up to 1000 of the most recent items of
each type are displayed.

3.4.2 Fire Alarm Network

1. Double-click the Fire Alarm Network folder in the Object panel to display a list of FACPs on the
network.
2. Double-click the FACP name and then click the History folder to display how many general
history and alarm events are available for that panel. The History folder shows up to 1,000 of the
most recent events on the FACP.

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Appendix A: Gateway Settings

NOTE: The procedures in this Appendix require the use of a USB flash memory drive.

A.1 Viewing Existing IP Settings

1. Connect the flash drive to the NWS-3.
2. Reboot the gateway.
A file is created that matches the configured IP address of the gateway, followed by the extension
.txt (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it will be altered to match the
Gateway configuration. The file contains additional information such as the MAC address of the
gateway.
3. Connect the drive to a PC and view the files.
The flash drive should contain a file that matches the configured IP address of the gateway,
followed by the extension .txt (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it has
been altered to match the gateway configuration. The file contains additional information such as
the MAC address of the gateway.

A.2 Resetting Factory Default Values

1. Connect the flash drive to a PC and create a file named default.ldc. The contents of the file is not
significant; however, ensure that the file does not have an additional hidden file extension. This file
will be automatically deleted from the flash drive by the gateway.
2. Eject the flash drive from the PC.
3. Disconnect power from the gateway.
4. Disconnect the communication cable to the Gateway USB port (if present) and connect the flash
drive.
5. Reconnect the 24 VDC power supply to the gateway.
6. After approximately one minute, disconnect the flash drive from the USB port and (if necessary)
reconnect the cable removed in Step 4.
7. Connect the flash drive to the PC and verify that the file named 192.168.12.txt is on the drive.

If the file is on the flash drive, the reset has been accomplished.

If the file is not on the flash drive:

The flash drive may not have been connected during the reboot period or was removed early.
The flash drive is not seen as a valid drive by the hardware.
A software error has occurred and technical support may need to be contacted.

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