Building Management System Gateway. Installation and Commissioning Manual Man-1181 Issue 07 June 2013

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1 Building Management System Gateway Installation and Commissioning Manual Man-1181 Issue 07 June 2013

2 Index Page 1. Overview Power Requirements OpenConnect Gateway Power Requirements Input/Output Electrical Ratings Fuse Ratings Batteries Interface PCB (S790) Power Requirements Installation OpenConnect Gateway Installation Environmental Considerations Mounting Connecting to the mains Input OpenConnect Interface Board (S790) Installation Syncro & Syncro Response Panel Installation Syncro AS & Syncro ASM Panel Installation Cable interconnections RS232 data communications... 7 Ensure that Jumper J2 on the interface board is in the RS232 X5, X6, X7 position.3.4 BMS Data Connection BMS Data Connection Gateway Configuration Process Loop Explorer Export Syncro Panel Configuration OpenConnect Configuration Wizard Step 1 - Introduction Step 2 Existing Configuration Options Step 3 Gateway Configuration Method Step 4 Gateway Configuration Method Step 6 Site Details and preferences Step 7 BMS Interface settings Information and control setting explanations Step 8 Network information and control settings Step 9 Panel level information and control settings Step 10 Zone level information and control settings Step 11 Detection device information and control settings Step 12 Gateway setting confirmation Step 13 Building the gateway Step 14 Build complete OpenConnect Graphics Monitoring and Control Home Page Download BMS info Download Gateway Config Gateway Power Monitoring Network Status Graphics Panel Status Graphics Zone Status Graphics Detection Device Status Graphics OpenConnect Points Calculator Technical Support General Technical Support OpenConnect Interface Board (S790) Diagnostic Indicators OpenConnect Troubleshooting Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 2 of 37

3 1. Overview The OpenConnect system provides a simple means of integrating Apollo protocol, Syncro or Syncro AS fire panel networks with a wide range Building Management Systems using either LonWorks, BACnet TM and Modbus communications protocols. The OpenConnect system allows rapid deployment of a BMS interface by using a standard protocol specifically developed to allow fire panel integration, without the need for expensive and time consuming specialist building integration engineering. The system is configured by a simple step by step process via a web browser. Once complete, a report is generated containing all of the information the BMS commissioning engineer requires to provide a rapid solution to end user BMS integration requirements. To connect a Syncro fire alarm system to the OpenConnect unit, an interface device must be installed in one of the control panels and connected to a serial port of the OpenConnect gateway. If the fire alarm system consists of more than one fire control panel, information from other fire control panels is transmitted over the fire alarm network to the panel that is connected to the OpenConnect gateway. The OpenConnect gateway can be connected to a single fire alarm control panel or a network of control panels. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 3 of 37

4 Different capacity OpenConnect Gateway units are available, depending upon the number of different Syncro events that need to be passed to the BMS and also the number of Syncro events that may be active at any one time. Gateway Size Bacnet BMS Points Bacnet BMS Events ModBus BMS Points ModBus BMS Events LONWorks BMS Points LonWorks BMS Events Small Medium Large Extra Large The number of BMS points is the sum of the number of different fire alarm inputs that need to be passed to the BMS multiplied by the number of different event types for each input. It is best to use the OpenConnect point calculator application to determine the correct size OpenConnect Gateway for the project requirements. The hardware consists of two parts, 1) The boxed OpenConnect Gateway with EN54-4 battery backed power supply unit 2) The Interface PCB (part number S790), which mounts at the Apollo Protocol Syncro, Syncro AS control panel (or Syncro Response repeater) without a printer fitted. 2. Power Requirements 2.1 OpenConnect Gateway Power Requirements The OpenConnect Gateway unit requires a mains power supply of 230V or 110V AC. The maximum input current is 3 Amps. Mains frequency should be 50Hz or 60Hz Input/Output Electrical Ratings Input 110V AC or 230V AC (selected by link inside the power supply unit) Fuse Ratings Input fuse - F3A 250V TD 20mm. (Replace only with a fuses of the same type). Load fuse - Self-resetting Polyfuse 5 Amp rated. (Not replaceable) Batteries Rechargeable, sealed lead acid Yuasa NP or Powersonic equivalent. Maximum capacity 12 Ah 2.2 Interface PCB (S790) Power Requirements Input Voltage 24V d.c Input Current 75mA Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 4 of 37

5 3. Installation 3.1 OpenConnect Gateway Installation This product should be installed, commissioned and maintained by trained service personnel in accordance with the following: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Regulations for electrical equipment in buildings specific to the country of use Codes of practice Statutory requirements Any instructions specifically advised by the manufacturer Environmental Considerations The OpenConnect Gateway and power supply is mounted in steel enclosures with an ingress protection rating of IP30.The operating temperature range should not exceed -5 C to +40 C (±2 ).Humidity levels should not exceed 95% (non-condensing) Mounting The OpenConnect Gateway should be mounted adjacent to a Syncro or Syncro AS control panel that does not have a printer fitted, as the data interface from the panel will inhibit the printer operation The unit should be mounted on a dry, flat surface and in a level position such that the enclosure is not distorted. Screws or bolts of a minimum of 5mm diameter and suitable wall fixings must be used to mount the enclosure in all three or four mounting positions. It should be positioned in an accessible place as agreed with the end user. The unit should not be mounted in another enclosure or near sources of excessive heat. Cables should be connected using suitable, metal cable glands fitted to the knockouts provided. If additional cable entry points are required, all debris caused by drilling of additional cable entries must be cleared before power is applied to the unit The equipment is of Class1 construction so must be permanently and reliably connected to the fixed earth of the installation. The primary earth of the end use application must be permanently marked with the protective earth symbol (IEC415 No. 5017). A suitable primary disconnecting device must be provided in the end use application. Battery and load connections must be considered for connection to SELV (safety extra low voltage) circuits only. The maximum leakage current of the completed and installed equipment must not exceed 3.5mA. C L K FIXING CENTRES Connecting to the mains Input Do not connect a mains supply unless the supply voltage matches that shown on the rating plate. A minimum cable size of 0.75mm must be used. Maximum cable size is 4.0mm². Fit the mains cable via a suitable 94HB flame rated cable gland via a knockout close to the power supply unit. Connect the Neutral of the mains power supply to the terminal marked N, connect the Live of the mains power supply to the terminal marked L and connect the earth to the terminal marked E. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 5 of 37

6 F2 R19 R18 R12 F3 C44 C38 D19 C1 J4 C3 L6 L7 C33 + L4 U7 Q1 R5 K1 R68 R61 R60 R59 R55 C39 C14 C55 D1 C8 U11 R50 D13 + R51 + R26 R66 R65 + F1 U13 T2 + Q16 R54 Q1 1 R15 U3 U5 U4 L1 D27 D24 D29 C45 T1 L5 + C57 L3 D25 J R14 D28 + R71 Q1 2 C10 R29 Q9 Q8 L2 R69 U6 R8 R9 R10 TP105 C46 Q4 Q5 R2 Mains wiring E L N C52 C53 C54 C51 C50 TB6 JACE NPB- PWR TB4 U2 C37 U1 D20 D18 TP22 R70 C28 TP18 D38 TP17 R34 TP33 C13 TP9 R32 R13 C47 C35 D37 TP15 C17 TP20 TP21 C16 TP1 D14 R1 R80 R78 TP30 C56 R83 U12 R81 R82 TP32 R77 R79 TP101 D32 R3 C23 + C22 + TP19 R33 TP26 D31 R63 C43 R64 R62 R56 TP2 C29 TP31 D9 R57 U9 D12 D15 D36 R36 R37 C15 D26 D22 D21 C24 TP4 C40 D23 TP28 TP14 R22 C9 Q10 TP10 R47 TP3 D10 TP100 D17 R46 C41 TP27 R67 R53 Q15 C42 R58 C34 C31 U8 R52 C30 R41 TP24 TP23 R20 R86 TP11 R89 C18 R17 R87 R88 D30 D2 D3 TP103 TP104 R43 R42 C20 D35 Q14 C58 C48 S407 TP13 D11 R85 D33 R21 R48 TP25 D7 TP12 C6 TP6 R24 D6 TP106 R44 C27 C26 C7 R11 C49 C36 C32 D4 C4 TP5 C2 C25 R23 R45 TP8 R49 C21 R31 C11 R30 TP16 C12 TP7 R16 TP29 U10 D16 Q13 D8 Q6 R84 R38 Q7 R7 D5 R74 R4 R75 R76 R27 R28 R25 C19 R73 R90 R39 D34 R40 C5 TB3 Q2 Q3 R6 The mains wiring should be as short as is practical with no excess lengths or larger loops and be separated from all extra low voltage wiring such as 24V supply wiring and battery leads. Ensure that all wires are fitted into the terminals without any exposed lengths or strands which may give rise to exposure to electrical shock. This equipment is designed to be operated from 230V 50Hz mains supplies and is of class 1 construction. As such it must be connected to a protective earth conductor in the fixed wiring of the installation and a readily accessible double pole disconnect device meeting the requirements of EN60950/IEC950 which disconnects live and neutral simultaneously shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring as close to the unit as is practical. If the earth terminal is the primary earth of the end use application then apply the earth symbol (IEC415 No.5017) next to this terminal. Ensure that all screws in the earth terminal block (including those that are not used) are tightened during installation. 3.2 OpenConnect Interface Board (S790) Installation The OpenConnect Interface Board (part number S790) is installed in the Apollo Protocol Syncro, Syncro AS control panel (or Syncro Response repeater) control panel. NOTE: The Open Connect Interface board cannot be installed in Syncro Focus / Focus + or Syncro View LCD repeaters and the Syncro panel in which the interface is fitted must not have a panel printer installed. The interface PCB provides an isolated connection between the Syncro fire control panel and the OpenConnect Gateway and allows the data from the BMS to be sent and received at the Syncro panel. The interface PCB is supplied with a ribbon cable (part number SR1012) and ribbon cable clips, to connect it to the fire panel display board. Cables to connect to the fire panel Auxiliary 24V supply are fitted to the interface PCB. WARNING: The interface PCB should only be installed with the power to the control panel turned off Syncro & Syncro Response Panel Installation First plug the interface PCB onto the standoffs in the Syncro fire control panel then connect and route the 10 way ribbon cable to the PC connector (J5) on the Syncro of the fire panel display board. Once in place, the ribbon cable should be secured with the self-adhesive clips provided. Connect the red wire from the interface PCB to the Aux 24V + terminal in the fire panel. Connect the black wire from the interface PCB to the Aux 24V - terminal in the fire panel Syncro AS & Syncro ASM Panel Installation The Syncro AS and ASM control panels do not have the four standoffs included and therefore it will be necessary to install the OpenConnect Interface Board using self adhesive standoff pillars. To ensure good access to the Syncro AS panel enclosure, it is recommended that the Syncro AS main circuit board and fixing plate is removed prior to installation. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 6 of 37

7 Plug the four self adhesive pillars onto the circuit board and then identify and locate a suitable fixing position inside the Syncro AS / ASM control panel enclosure. Ensure that the back box fixing positions are clean, dry and dust and grease free. Remove the protective tape from the four pillars are carefully install the board in the back box, then re-install the Syncro AS / ASM main circuit board assembly. Route the 10 way ribbon cable to the PC connector (X4) on the Syncro AS / ASM fire panel circuit board. Once in place, the ribbon cable should be secured with the self-adhesive clips provided. Connect the red wire from the interface PCB to the Aux 24V + terminal in the fire panel. Connect the black wire from the interface PCB to the Aux 24V - terminal in the fire panel. 3.3 Cable interconnections RS232 data communications Using RS232 communications protocol between the OpenConnect interface board and the OpenConnect Gateway, the maximum transmission distance possible is limited by the data protocol. Therefore it is recommended that the OpenConnect Gateway is installed as close to the Syncro control panel as possible. A standard X187LS Syncro programming lead is provided for the connection between the interface board and the OpenConnect Gateway. Ensure that Jumper J2 on the interface board is in the RS232 X5, X6, X7 position. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 7 of 37

8 3.4 BMS Data Connection A number of different BMS interface options are possible, however some may require additional hardware and may not be available on all model OpenConnect Gateway units. Ethernet TCP/IP Two Ethernet RS45 sockets are provided. LAN1 is reserved for the connection of the computer when configuring and monitoring the OpenConnect Gateway status. LAN2 is used as the interface to the BMS. RS485 The RS485 port 3 pin plug-in connector (above) is used to interface with the BMS system or can also be used to connect to the fire control panel interface card as shown in Section If RS485 data is to be used to connect to both the BMS and the fire panel then an optional second RS485 port will need to be added to the OpenConnect t Gateway unit. If RS232 is used to connect to the fire panel, the port above is used to interface with the BMS RS232 - The RS232 9-way D-type plug (above) can be used to interface with the BMS system or can also be used to connect to the fire control panel interface card as shown in Section If RS232 data is to be used to connect to both the BMS and the fire panel then an optional second RS232 port will need to be added to the OpenConnect Gateway unit. If RS485 is used to connect to the fire panel, the port above is used to interface with the BMS. LON FTT-10 For systems using LonWorks protocol there will be an optional plug in card installed in the OpenConnect Gateway. This card provides a two wire connection to the LonWorks protocol BMS. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 8 of 37

9 4. Gateway Configuration Process 4.1 Loop Explorer Export Before starting the OpenConnect Gateway configuration, it is necessary to export the Syncro network configuration information into an XML file, which can then be used by the OpenConnect Gateway configuration program. You will need to use Loop Explorer V6.011 or later configuration software to be able to export the panel configuration to OpenConnect. Open the Syncro configuration file for the network of Apollo control panels. In the main Loop Explorer editing screen, select the File menu option and scroll down to the Export Loop Explorer Config menu option, then select the OpenConnect sub-option You will be prompted to allocate a name and location for the export file. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 9 of 37

10 Ensure you remember the location of this file on your hard drive, as you will need this for the OpenConnect configuration wizard Syncro Panel Configuration In order for the Syncro panel to send event cleared messages to the Open Connect gateway, it is necessary to ensure that the Syncro / Syncro AS panel linked to the Open Connect unit is configured with the Graphics Fitted option selected. This option is selected by editing the panel settings in the Loop Explorer configuration program Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 10 of 37

11 4.2 OpenConnect Configuration Wizard Before attempting to connect to the OpenConnect Gateway, ensure that the unit has had power applied for a minimum of 4 minutes, to ensure that the unit has initialised correctly and all the drivers and programs are fully operational. Connect your computer LAN connector to the OpenConnect Gateway LAN1 connector using a crossover Ethernet patch cable. Alternatively connect to the unit via a hub using standard patch leads To run the OpenConnect Wizard, open your internet browser such as Internet Explorer, FireFox or Google Chrome and type (or copy) the following in the address bar: Where X is the last digit of the 6-digit serial number of the OpenConnect Gateway. The serial number is located beneath the removable grey plastic cover. For the unit shown below, the IP address is After selecting the appropriate IP address, the web browser should show the Open Connect login screen below. If the login screen is not seen, check the IP setting of the computer network adaptor to ensure that it is also configured to operate in the IP range of to , with a subnet mask of The network adaptor must be a different IP address in this range to the OpenConnect Gateway IP address. Type in the following at the login screen: User Name: apolloeng Password: leave blank, no password is necessary Then click Login The wizard will now authenticate the interface, which might take several minutes. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 11 of 37

12 4.2.1 Step 1 - Introduction The following greeting should appear: The configuration process can be started by clicking on the Next button Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 12 of 37

13 4.2.2 Step 2 Existing Configuration Options If there is an existing configuration in the OpenConnect Gateway module, then you are presented with the option to either edit the current configuration (without importing new panel data information) or to create a new gateway based on updated panel information To load a new configuration to the BMS configuration wizard, uncheck the Edit the existing configuration option and then click the Next button If you wish to edit the current configuration without loading a new panel configuration to the OpenConnect Gateway, check the Edit the existing configuration option and then click the Next button Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 13 of 37

14 4.2.3 Step 3 Gateway Configuration Method This screen presents two options to import the control panel and detection device into the BMS Configuration Wizard The Discover it from the attached system option is not supported on the Kentec Syncro control panels and therefore it is necessary to select the Read it from a supplied XML file option and then click the Next button. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 14 of 37

15 4.2.4 Step 4 Gateway Configuration Method This step guides up through the file selection process Click on the Select File button, to open the File Chooser window and then select the XML project file created and saved in Section 4.1 When the XML file has been selected, click on the Open button in the File Chooser to import the file. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 15 of 37

16 The selected file should be confirmed as a valid XML file as shown above. The option to select another file is presented in this screen, if required. Click the Next button to proceed. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 16 of 37

17 4.2.5 Step 6 Site Details and preferences Step 5 is omitted when importing the XML file and so the wizard jumps directly to Step 6. This step allow the site reference to be added and the BMS protocol to be selected The BMS protocol type and communication protocol may be limited by the Gateway hardware as described in Section 3.4. You are then presented with a number of items that you may wish to configure to be passed to the BMS via the gateway. The options selected in this I want to be able to specify window will determine the number of following steps in the configuration wizard. All options have been selected in this instance to demonstrate the configuration possibilities of the gateway. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 17 of 37

18 4.2.6 Step 7 BMS Interface settings Step 7 will allow you to configure the interface to the BMS. The information displayed on this screen will vary depending upon the BMS protocol and data protocol used for the interface to the BMS, as selected in Step 6. This screen shows the IP address of the OpenConnect gateway and BACnet interface settings. Important Note - Changing the IP address of the interface will affect the ability to reconnect to it in future, so ensure that the revised IP address is clearly documented and preferably included within the Open Connect Gateway unit cabinet. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 18 of 37

19 4.2.7 Information and control setting explanations For many of the following configuration screens there are common options that can be selected for different levels of information being passed to the BMS. These are; If isolated when selected, the BMS will be aware that there is a Disablement active for the appropriate selected items If in alarm when selected, the BMS will be aware that there is a Fire event active for the appropriate selected items If in pre-alarm when selected, the BMS will be aware that there is a Pre-alarm active for the appropriate selected items If in Fault when selected, the BMS will be aware that there is a Fault active somewhere for the appropriate selected items If Supervisory when selected, the BMS will be aware that there is a Technical Alarm active for the appropriate selected items If Informational when selected, the BMS will be aware that there is a Test Event active for the appropriate selected items Status enumeration when selected, the gateway will pass a digital number which represents the highest priority of the above events that is currently active to the BMS. This is a memory efficient method to tell the BMS of the state of the fire system, as it only takes one BMS point from the gateway capacity. However if multiple events exist on the fire system, the BMS will only be aware of the most important of these events. If individual events are needed to be reported to the BMS then the If options detailed above will need to be selected, however each event type selected will take one of the BMS point memory allocations. Enumerator Values 0 = Normal 1 = Disabled 2 = Fire Event 3 = Technical Alarm (Supervisory) Event 4 = Pre Alarm Event 5 = Fault Event 6 = Information event Silence Audible Alarms this is a control option to allow the BMS to silence the fire system buzzers Silence All Alarms - this is a control option to allow the BMS to silence all fire system alarms Reset this is a generic Reset sent to all panels on the network Note: All fire system controls should be restricted to authorised users only (EN54-2 access level 2 users) Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 19 of 37

20 4.2.8 Step 8 Network information and control settings This step allows network wide events to be configured to be passed to be the BMS At this level, the BMS is made aware that there is an event on the fire system, but does not know from which panel the event exists or any further details of the event. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 20 of 37

21 4.2.9 Step 9 Panel level information and control settings For fire systems comprising of a number of Syncro fire alarm panels networked together, a list of the panels is given in this screen At this level, the BMS is made aware that there is an event active on any of the selected fire panels and the details of the active event along with the panel from which it was generated will be passed to the BMS. For example, there is a fire on panel 2 or there is a disablement on panel 5. No further details of the event are passed to the BMS at this level. The event types and control options are the same as for the network settings. If you select all panels at this level, then you would not need to select the events at the network level in Step 8, however at this level the number of BMS points used will be the number of event and control types selected multiplied by the number of panels reporting these events. The example above will use 14 of the BMS point capacity for the items selected. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 21 of 37

22 Step 10 Zone level information and control settings This level will give a list of the configured detections zones on the Syncro network and their control and reporting options. At this level it is possible to see the status of each zone individually, however this does not refer to a particular panel or loop address it is purely a zone indication. For the reporting, the number of BMS points used will be the number of zones selected multiplied by the number of different event types selected. For zone level reporting it may be beneficial to select the different event types in place of using enumerators, as there is a good possibility of a detector in a zone being in pre-alarm whilst another is in fire. The enumerator alone would only show the fire event as this has highest priority. At this level the BMS has the capability of disabling / enabling whole detection zones of devices. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 22 of 37

23 Step 11 Detection device information and control settings This level provides the most detailed information of the fire system activity; however it also will use the most BMS points. At this level a list of all the configured inputs (detection devices and panel inputs) will be shown. When the input is operated for the selected devices and events, full details (panel, loop, address) of the event will be passed to the BMS. Typically this level of reporting is used when the BMS is used to give a graphical representation of the event or when the BMS controls low risk outputs from specific input activations. At this level there is also the facility to disable and enable individual devices or panel inputs. The BMS points used will be the number of detection devices selected multiplied by the number of different event types. Therefore for a 500 detector system that is reporting disablements, pre-alarms and fire events to the BMS this will use 1500 BMS points for example Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 23 of 37

24 Step 12 Gateway setting confirmation This screen will advise the number of BMS points that have been selected. If the number of BMS points selected exceeds the capacity of the BMS Gateway a warning message is given. If the number of BMS point selected is within the capacity of the gateway it is possible to continue to the next step or go back and review the settings. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 24 of 37

25 Step 13 Building the gateway During this step the selected inputs and events are mapped to appropriate memory locations for the BMS to interrogate the Gateway mapping is automatically generated by the configuration wizard. This process can take anything from a few seconds to tens of minutes, depending on the number of fire system points that are being mapped to the BMS. To generate a gateway with 800 BMS points mapped will take typically 5 to 10 minutes from the start of the configuration wizard to finishing the completed gateway.. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 25 of 37

26 Step 14 Build complete Once the process has completed a confirmation screen is given. The user will now be able to view a CSV format copy of the gateway cross index document by logging into the system as a User account, rather than as an Engineer level. Details of the User account level options follow. If it is necessary to edit the current gateway, restart the process and ensure that the tick box is selected at Stage 2 of the process. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 26 of 37

27 5. OpenConnect Graphics The OpenConnect unit has the ability to give a graphical representation of the active events on the fire detection and alarm system through the web browser interface. This facility allows the user to check to make sure the appropriate fire system information has been correctly configured and is being processed by the OpenConnect Gateway, with the inference that this is being passed to the BMS. To access the graphics facility, open your internet browser such as Internet Explorer, FireFox or Google Chrome and type (or copy) the following in the address bar: Where X is the last digit of the 6-digit serial number of the OpenConnect Gateway (same as for accessing the configuration wizard) When you have selected the appropriate IP address, the web browser should show the Open Connect login screen below. Type in the following at the login screen: User Name: apollouser Password: leave blank, no password is necessary Then click Login Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 27 of 37

28 5.1 Monitoring and Control Home Page After the apollouser has logged in, the following screen is shown The number of buttons shown may vary, depending on the configuration options selected when the gateway was built Option Download BMS Info Download gateway config Gateway power monitoring Network Panels Zones Detectors Description Saves the mapping information in CSV format to a specified location Saves the current gateway configuration file to a specified location Displays the power status of the Gateway hardware Displays the current status and allows control of the specified Network Displays the current status and allows control of the specified Panels(s) Displays the current status and allows control of the specified Zones Displays the current status and allows control of the specified Devices Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 28 of 37

29 5.2 Download BMS info This button is used to generate and save the gateway configuration to a CSV format file. This file can then be used by the BMS integrator to cross map the panel events to the BMS gateway memory locations, to allow the events to be reported on the BMS graphics. A sample of a Bacnet format configuration is as shown below: General information Host id: Qnx-NPM B Site name: Sample Project Site last updated: 28-Oct-11 2:46 PM BST System id: 0 Panel partner: Kentec Baja version: OpenConnect version: Tyrrell v1.0.0 OpenConnect licence type: APOLLO-AP BMS interface type: Bacnet TCP Selected points: 192 Maximum points: 200 Maximum abnormal events: 200 Panel mode: Multi Panel port name: COM1 Panel port baud rate: baud19200 Panel port parity: none LAN1 IP address: LAN1 default gateway: LAN1 subnet mask: LAN1 DHCP enabled: FALSE LAN1 MAC address: 00:01:F0:8C:6B:8C LAN2 IP address: LAN2 default gateway: LAN2 subnet mask: LAN2 DHCP enabled: FALSE LAN2 MAC address: 00:01:F0:8C:6B:8D BACnet information Network number: 1 Local device id: 1 UDP port number: List of BMS points Point Description Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Alarm Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: De-isolate Detector Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Enum Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Fault Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Info Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Isolate Detector Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Isolated Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Pre-Alarm Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 1 Sub 0: Supervisory Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 2 Sub 0: Alarm Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 2 Sub 0: De-isolate Detector Panel 1 Loop 1 Det 2 Sub 0: Enum BACnet Object Name binaryvalue_10086 binaryvalue_10094 analogvalue_10092 binaryvalue_10087 binaryvalue_10088 binaryvalue_10093 binaryvalue_10089 binaryvalue_10090 binaryvalue_10091 binaryvalue_10104 binaryvalue_10112 analogvalue_10110 Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 29 of 37

30 5.3 Download Gateway Config This menu option allows the user to save a backup copy of the configuration file for the gateway. This would allow the configuration to be re-loaded into another gateway in the event of a hardware failure. The configuration file is a special format (.ord) file for the gateway and is not designed to be interrogated by the user. 5.4 Gateway Power Monitoring This option will show the status of the power to the gateway hardware The primary power indicator represents the 15V d.c. power input to the gateway which is derived from the 24V d.c. power supply via the DIN rail mounted (NPB-PWR) power converter unit. The battery power indicator is showing the health of the internal battery pack within the Gateway hardware. These batteries are accessed by removing the plastic cover on the gateway (the blue item in the image below). The gateway power monitoring screen above shows that there is a problem with the battery power (either disconnected or low voltage). Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 30 of 37

31 5.5 Network Status Graphics Clicking the Network button from the home page screen will show a graphic screen similar to the one below. In this configuration, only disablements, fires, pre-alarms and faults were configured at a network level. Active events will be shown with red indications. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 31 of 37

32 5.6 Panel Status Graphics Clicking the Panels button from the home page screen or from the Network screen will show This list of panels applies to a networked system where each panel has been configured to respond at a panel level to fire events and also to show the enumerated state of the panel. An enumerated state of 0 for the panels means that there are no active events present. The options shown will depend on the events configured to be passed to the BMS in the configuration wizard. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 32 of 37

33 5.7 Zone Status Graphics Clicking the Zones button from the home page screen or from the Network screen will show a list of the configured zones. This list of zones will be populated based upon the number of zones used in the panel configuration that have then been included in the gateway configuration wizard. In this example, the selected zones have been configured to report fire and isolated status events to the panel and have been configured to be disabled and enabled through the BMS. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 33 of 37

34 5.8 Detection Device Status Graphics Clicking the Detectors button from the home page screen or from the Network screen will show a list of the configured detection devices. In this example the detection devices are configured to pass their disablement, fire, pre-alarm and fault status to the BMS. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 34 of 37

35 6. OpenConnect Points Calculator It is very important that the BMS points are correctly calculated before the OpenConnect product is ordered, as it is not possible to change the BMS point capacity of the unit without replacing the JACE hardware itself. There is a Points Counter Tool which can be downloaded from the following web location This application runs on the Microsoft Windows operating system. It allows the fire system events to be selected and quantities specified and from this information will calculate the BMS Points and Active Events quantities for the selected fire system events. Where: BMS Points are the maximum number of different Syncro network events that can be configured on the OpenConnect gateway to be passed to the Building Management System Active Events are the maximum number of events that can exist on the Syncro network at any one time and will be reliably passed to the Building Management System via the OpenConnect gateway 7. Technical Support 7.1 General Technical Support If you need technical support on this product, please contact Kentec Electronics Ltd by telephone +44 (0) or by techsupport@kentec.co.uk. The Kentec Electronics Ltd technical support department is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 P Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 35 of 37

36 7.2 OpenConnect Interface Board (S790) Diagnostic Indicators The OpenConnect interface board has a number of surface mount LED indicators which provide useful diagnostic information relating to the connection status and data transfer progress. Four LED indicators are included on the board, labelled LED1 through LED4, as shown in the diagram below. The function of these indicators is as follows. LED 1 This indicator toggles its state when data is sent from the Syncro control panel. Typically this indicator will change state (Off to On, On to Off) at 1 second intervals, showing a handshake signal between the panel and the interface board is present. If LED 1 is either permanently on or permanently off, this shows that there is a communication failure between the interface board and the Syncro panel. LED 2 This indicator will toggle its state each time a new fire panel event is passed from the Syncro system to the interface board. Therefore for a single event (fire, fault, pre-alarm, technical alarm etc) from the Syncro panel, the indicator state will change from on to off OR from off to on. For two events, the indicator will momentarily change state and then revert back to the original state on the second event. For a correctly working system, LED 1 will toggle its state at regular (1 second) intervals and LED 2 will remain either on or off until a new event is generated on the fire system, at which time it will toggle its state. LED 3 This indicator is not used at present and is for future expansion. LED 4 When the OpenConnect Gateway is connected to the OpenConnect interface board, the link has to be authenticated before messages can be passed from the panel to the BMS. Authentication ensures that the correct Gateway product is being used for the Syncro control panel. When the OpenConnect Gateway is first connected to the OpenConnect interface board, LED 4 will change state (off to on OR on to off) to indicate authentication has been successful. Authentication will also occur if the OpenConnect Gateway is powered off and back on again. These diagnostic indicators can then be used to check the communication paths are functioning and that the Gateway is correctly authenticated and communicating with the Syncro system. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 36 of 37

37 7.3 OpenConnect Troubleshooting The OpenConnect product relies on a good serial data link from the fire alarm control panel in order to be able to pass the fire event messages to the building management system. There are a number of areas whereby this serial link can be incorrectly configured and as result, the control panel and OpenConnect gateway fail to communicate. The following items should be checked ff the fire system events are not being correctly passed through to the gateway (as indicated in the gateway User graphics screens). 1) Check that the Interface board data selection link (J2) is set to the RS232 position as shown below 2) Ensure that the OpenConnect gateway unit is correctly connected to the top connector (X6) when using a standard Syncro programming lead. 3) When the interface board is first powered up, LED1 will be illuminated. When the communication between the panel and the interface board is valid, this indicator will then toggle at 1 second intervals. 4) A subsequent communications fault will leave LED1 either permanently on or permanently off. 5) Ensure that the cable distance between the interface board and the OpenConnect gateway is less than 15 metres. This is the maximum permitted RS232 transmission distance at this data rate when using suitable cables and may need to be reduced for cables not designed for RS232 data transmission. If events are being passed to the BMS by the gateway, but do not clear when they are removed from the Syncro panels, ensure that the Graphics Fitted configuration option has been selected in the Loop Explorer panel configuration setting. When first applying power to the OpenConnect gateway unit, the start up process can take a couple of minutes as the operating system loads and initialises. It is not possible to communicate with the Gateway at this time. Ensure sufficient time for the gateway to initialize before trying to communicate with it. Man-1181_Open_Connect_07 Page 37 of 37