Networking
P/N 06-237058-001 5-5 February 2012
5-8.1 Accessing Remote Nodes Via Keypad
When a password is entered on an active network system, the prompt shown in Figure 5-2 is
displayed.
Figure 5-2. Network Node Prompt
Local Node Access - Press the <Enter> key to select the local node; the response shown in
Figure 5-3 is displayed.
Figure 5-3. Top-level Menu Selections
Remote Node Access - Enter the node number then press the <Enter> key; in response, the
password prompt for the remote node is displayed.
5-8.2 Network Groups
Autonomous sub-networks or groups can be created within a network of ARIES NETLink control
units. These groups can be programmed to selectively interact as separate entities for event reporting,
event output control, acknowledgment of events, alarm silencing, and system resets. There are 65
possible groupings, numbered 0 to 64. By default, all control units in the network have no pre-
assigned group number.
Note: A network is configured for global operations when no groups are defined.
5-8.2.1 CONTROL UNITS WITH A NON-ZERO GROUP NUMBER
A group of networked control units will operate as described below when they are assigned a non-
zero group number. Each control unit in a group will be able to:
• Display and log all events that take place in any control unit in the group
• Issue an event-acknowledgment command to all control units in the group for any
event that occurs in the group
• Send alarm-silence commands to all control units in the group to de-energize any
silenceable outputs that have been activated within the group
• Send reset commands to all control units in the group once all activated initiating
devices have transmitted an “alarm-off” message(s) to the affected control unit(s)
• Transmit output-activation commands to any or all other control units in the
group for activation of remotely-controlled outputs
PRESS ENTER TO SELECT THE LOCAL NODE
OR ENTER NETWORK NODE NO. (1 - 64)
1: ISOLATE 2: LIST
3: SET 4: TEST
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