August 2013 3-138 P/N 06-236530-001
3-3.21.1 SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR NETWORKED SYSTEMS
The following paragraphs describe how a networked ARIES system must be configured,
initialized, tested, and commissioned.
3-3.21.1.1 Network-Interface-Card (NIC) Installation and Wiring
Follow the instructions in Paragraph 2-17.1 to install each NIC. Make the
wiring interconnections among all the networked control units as shown in
Paragraph 2-17.2 for shielded, twisted-wire pair or as shown in
Paragraph 2-18 for fiber-optic medium. The maximum wiring run between
nodes is 4,000 feet of twisted, shielded, #18 AWG (or heavier) wire or 1
mile (5,280 feet) of 62.5/125 m duplex fiber-optic cabling. Remove all
power from the control units while you are installing the NICs and making
the wiring interconnections.
3-3.21.1.2 Initial Configuration
Apply power (AC first, then batteries) to Node No. 1 and set the time and
date as directed in Paragraph 3-2.6.2. Refer to the ARIES Configuration
Software User’s Guide and upload this Node’s configuration using your
laptop computer and the ARIES Configuration Software (ACT) Program.
The configuration program can include lines of EOC for output control
to/from other network nodes. The inter-node control statements can also
be added at a later time.
Pay particular attention to the structure of the inter-node control
statements as shown in the ARIES Configuration Software User’s Guide.
There are significant differences in sentence structure between an EOC
statement for a standalone control unit and an EOC statement that
references initiating points on another network node. The configuration file
must also include the node’s network settings, such as node number,
group number, and wiring style.
Clear all trouble and supervisory conditions from Node No. 1, if present.
Test Node No. 1 for proper operation in accordance with the job
specifications and/or local fire codes. Verify proper operation for each
initiating device and output circuit.
Repeat this procedure for each additional network control unit.
3-3.21.1.3 Activating the Network
Begin configuring the individual control units for networked operation.
Start with the lowest group number if the network consists of specific sub-
groups. Add and test one group at a time. If specific sub-groups are not
used, configure Nodes No. 1 and No. 2 for networked communications and
test these nodes for proper inter-node input/output operations. Use the
following procedure to activate Nodes 1 and 2 for networked operations:
1. Press the 0 Key on Node No. 1. This display will show this message:
Figure 3-72. Password Prompt
2. Enter the Level-2 Password and then press the <Enter> Key. The
network-node prompt will appear as follows:
Figure 3-73. Network Node Prompt
PLEASE ENTER PASSWORD
****
PRESS ENTER TO SELECT THE LOCAL NODE
OR ENTER NETWORK NODE NO. (1 - 32)*
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