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CGW-MB Installation and Users’ Manual | P/N:LS10248-000HW-E | REV.G | JUL/31/2022 41

NFN Network Modbus Communications

CGW-MB in NFN Network

Figure 7.2: NFN Network Architecture

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Table of Contents2
Section 1: General Information7
About this Manual7
Information Sources7
1: Training Modules7
2: Related Documents7
Documentation Feedback9
Revision History9
Abbreviations Used12
Approvals13
User Information14
Warnings and Cautions in this Manual15
Disclaimer15
Section 2: Overview16
Operation16
Honeywell Connected Life Safety Services16
CLSS Gateway Mainboard Board Layout16
1: Connecting Interfaces17
2: LED Indicators18
3: Switches on the CLSS Gateway Mainboard Board20
CGW-MB Parts20
Section 3: Security Recommendations21
For Users21
For Preventing Potential Risks21
1: Unauthorized Access21
User Access and Passwords21
2: Memory Media21
3: Software and Firmware Updates22
4: Viruses and Other Malicious Software Agents22
5: Network and Firewall Setup22
Best Practices: Network Security23
Best Practices: Connected Devices23
6: Securing the Monitoring Stations23
Section 4: Installation24
Mounting the Portable CLSS Gateway Mainboard24
1: Connecting to a Fire Alarm Panel24
2: Connection Options24
Section 5: Configurations25
Commissioning the CLSS Gateway Mainboard25
1: the Commissioning Steps25
2: Exporting Panel's Topology Data25
To Export the Topology Data25
3: to Configure Via the Wireless Connection25
Verifying the CLSS Gateway Mainboard Connections28
Panel Brand and Connection Settings29
1: to Change the Connection Settings29
Honeywell CLSS Alarm Transmission Services30
Communication Management30
1: Central Station Communication30
2: Activating the Central Station Communication30
Adding a Central Station to the CLSS Account30
Install a Fixed CLSS Gateway Mainboard at the Site31
Configuring the Central Station Communication31
Verifying the Central Station Communication Configurations32
3: Dual Path Communication for Alarm Transmission32
Supervision Period32
Transmission Options32
Section 6: Post-Installation Activities33
Upgrading the CLSS Gateway Mainboard Firmware33
1: to Upgrade before Commissioning the CLSS Gateway Mainboard33
2: to Upgrade after Commissioning the CLSS Gateway Mainboard34
3: to Locally Upgrade with a PC35
4: to Verify the Upgrade35
5: LED Indications During the Upgrade35
Troubleshooting36
1: to Troubleshoot LED-Indicated Issues36
2: to Troubleshoot Other Issues37
Section 7: Modbus Communications39
Operation39
Functionality39
Recommended Cybersecurity Practices39
Required Software39
IP Requirements39
1: IP Port Settings39
2: IP Restrictions for the CLSS Gateway Mainboard39
Bandwidth Calculation40
Requirements for the Calculation40
NFN Network41
1: System Architecture41
CGW-MB in NFN Network42
2: Redundancy43
Redundancy: for NFN Network43
3: Legacy Modbus CLSS Gateway Mainboard44
Replacing the Modbus CLSS Gateway Mainboard (Modbus-GW)44
Using both the CGW-MB and the Modbus CLSS Gateway Mainboard44
Agency Listings and Approvals45
1: Agency Restrictions and Limitations45
Standards45
Underwriters Laboratories45
Underwriters Laboratories Canada45
National Fire Protection Association45
Compatible Equipment46
Mapping for Channels47
1: Normal Mapping47
2: Special Mapping47
Modbus Feature Activation48
1: to Purchase the Modbus Support48
2: to Activate the Modbus Support49
Installation and Configurations50
The IP Settings50
To Connect with the Modbus Client50
To Configure the Modbus Settings51
To Configure the Modbus Client54
Modbus Command Support54
Exception Responses54
Modbus Addressing54
CGW-MB Control Features54
1: NOTIFIER UL: Supported Commands for NFN Network54
2: Enabling the Control55
3: Control Commands55
Point Commands55
Zone Commands56
4: Sending Commands56
For Panels of All Brands56
For NOTIFIER UL57
NOTIFIER UL: Analog Values and Trending58
Analog Value Use Cases58
Register Mapping59
1: Register Mapping Overview59
Channel Status Holding Registers59
Point Status Holding Registers60
2: Point Device Type Input Registers61
3: Zones/Panel Circuits Status Holding Registers62
4: Gamewell-FCI: CAM Text Event Holding Registers63
5: Bell Circuits Status Holding Registers64
6: Bell Circuits Device Type Input Registers65
7: Panel Status Holding Register66
Analog Values Input Registers66
1: Panel and System Troubles Holding Registers67
2: General Counters67
3: CLSS Gateway Mainboard Information Input Registers68
4: Node Status Details68
Read Device Identification (0X2B/0X0E)68
Troubleshooting69
1: What Are some Basic Guidelines When Installing a CGW-MB69
2: How Fast Can the Modbus Client Poll the CLSS Gateway Mainboard69
3: How Can I Tell if the CLSS Gateway Mainboard Is Running69
4: How Do I Recover a Lost Password from the CLSS Gateway Mainboard69
5: What Is an "Initialization Read" for Analog Values69
6: How Many Analog Values Can I Read at a Time70
7: Why Do I Get an Exception Code When Trying to Read an Analog Value70
8: Why Do I Get All Zeros When I Read an Analog Value70
What Is the "Analog Value Polling Time out70
Conversion to Modbus RTU70
1: Hardware Configuration70
2: Software Configuration71
3: Connecting the Moxa Mgate MB3180 Interface72
System Trouble73
Exception Responses73
CGW-MB Active Event Code74
Device Types76
System Troubles Register Map78
Section 8: the Bacnet Feature109
Agency Listings109
1: Compliance109
National Fire Protection Association109
Underwriters Laboratories109
Underwriters Laboratories Canada109
Installation109
Local109
Canada110
Compatible Equipment110
CGW-MB Parts111
System Requirements111
System Architecture111
1: IP Restrictions for the CLSS Gateway Mainboard111
IP Requirements112
IP Port Settings112
1: Single Panel Architecture112
2: Multi-Panel Network Architecture113
Bacnet Feature Activation114
1: to Purchase the Bacnet Support114
2: to Activate the Bacnet Support115
Configuring the Bacnet Network Settings116
1: Installation and Configurations116
2: the IP Settings116
To Connect with the Bacnet Client117
1: to Configure the Bacnet Settings118
Replacing the BACNET-GW121
Using both the CGW-MB and the Legacy Bacnet CLSS Gateway Mainboard121
Bacnet PIC Statement122
1: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (Normative)122
Bacnet Protocol Revision: 14122
Equations for Object Ids (Instance Numbers)130
Appendix A: CLSS Gateway Mainboard Operating Conditions134
A.1: Wirings and Power134
Appendix B: Modulations and Power Used135
Appendix C: Connecting to the Panels136
C.1: CLSS Gateway Mainboard Board Connections136
C.1.1: Connecting to a Fire Alarm Panel138
Improving the Signal Fidelity138
C.2: Supported Panels139
C.3: am Series Panels139
C.3.1: Connection Options139
C.3.2: to Use an RS-232 Connection139
C.4: ESSER Panels141
C.4.1: Connection Options141
C.4.2: to Use an RS 232 Connection142
ESCOM Panels142
C.4.3: to Use an RS-485 Connection143
Flexes Panels143
C.4.4: to Use an RS-232 Connection for Inventory Synchronization144
C.4.5: to Use an RS232 Connection for Events146
IQ8: Connecting through a Serial Interface Card146
IQ8 Panels148
To Use an RS-485 Connection148
C.5: Farenhyt Panels152
C.5.1: Connection Options152
C.5.2: to Use an RS-485 Connection152
C.5.3: Programming for Annunciator (ANN-PRI)154
C.5.4: to Program for Annunciator154
C.6: Firewarden Panels155
C.6.1: Connection Options155
C.6.2: to Use an RS-485 Connection155
C.6.3: Programming for Annunciator (ANN-PRI)157
C.6.4: to Program for Annunciator157
To Verify the Changes157
C.6.5: to Use Panel's Printer Port Connection158
C.7: Gamewell-FCI Panels160
C.7.1: Connection Options160
C.7.2: to Use Panel's Printer Port Connection160
C.8: Gent Panels164
C.8.1: Connection Options164
C.8.2: Compact Series Panels164
To Use a RS-232 Connection164
To Use a USB Connection166
C.8.3: Vigilon Series Panels168
To Use a UART/TTL Connection168
To Use an RS-232 Port Via an I/O Card168
To Use a USB Connection170
C.9: Morley-IAS Panels171
C.9.1: Connection Options171
C.9.2: to Use an RS-232 Connection171
C.10: Notifier® Ul173
C.10.1: Connection Options173
C.10.2: to Use a NUP Connection173
C.11: NOTIFIER® European Panels (EN)177
C.11.1: Connection Options177
C.11.2: Preparing for Connections177
C.11.3: to Use a NUP Connection177
C.12: Silent Knight Panels179
C.12.1: Connection Options179
C.12.2: to Use an RS-485 Connection179
C.12.3: Programming for Annunciator (ANN-PRI)181
C.12.4: to Program for Annunciator181
C.13: Triga Panels182
C.13.1: Connection Options182
C.13.2: to Use an RS-485 Connection182
C.13.3: Programming for Annunciator (ANN-PRI)184
C.13.4: to Program for Annunciator184
C.14: VESDA® Detectors185
C.14.1: Connection Options185
C.14.2: to Use an Ethernet Connection185
Before Connecting185

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