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Table of Contents........................................................................................... vii
List of Figures................................................................................................. ix
How to Use this Publication............................................................................ xi
Conventions Used ....................................................................................... xi
Key Name Conventions .............................................................................. xi
About this Document ..................................................................................... xii
Introduction................................................................................................ xii
Related Documents .................................................................................... xii
Chapter 1. Version 9.X Overview
Introduction................................................................................................... 1-1
In this Chapter........................................................................................... 1-1
Version 9.X System Description................................................................... 1-2
4100/4020 Version 9.X Compatibility...................................................... 1-2
TrueAlert Addressable Controller............................................................. 1-2
Virtual NACs ............................................................................................ 1-3
TrueAlert Appliances................................................................................ 1-4
VNAC Status ............................................................................................ 1-4
TrueAlert Controller ................................................................................. 1-4
Effects on the Operator Interface .............................................................. 1-5
Operational Characteristics ........................................................................... 1-6
Status Reporting........................................................................................ 1-6
Appliance Control with VNACs ............................................................... 1-7
TrueAlert Disabling/Enabling................................................................... 1-7
Computer Port/SDACT............................................................................. 1-8
Operator Interface......................................................................................... 1-9
TrueAlert Appliances................................................................................ 1-9
Function Key Display ............................................................................... 1-9
Virtual NACs .......................................................................................... 1-10
Display First Alarm................................................................................. 1-11
Chapter 2. System Operations
Introduction................................................................................................... 2-1
In this Chapter........................................................................................... 2-1
Handling Abnormal Conditions .................................................................... 2-2
Read the Display....................................................................................... 2-2
How to Identify a TrueAlert Appliance .................................................... 2-2
How to Identify a Version Mismatch Condition ....................................... 2-3
Handling Disabled Conditions ...................................................................... 2-5
Introduction............................................................................................... 2-5
How to Disable a VNAC........................................................................... 2-5
How to Enable a VNAC............................................................................ 2-6
Chapter 3. TrueAlert Diagnostics
Introduction................................................................................................... 3-1
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