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ONYXWorks Lite Installation and Operation Manual

ONYXWorks® Lite
Installation and Operation Manual

Document LS10050-003NF-E Rev: J

5/29/2019 ECN: 19-0595
Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifica- or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may
tion capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-
a system, however, does not assure protection against property of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are
An emergency communication system—typically made up of an designed to protect property, not life.
automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life safety IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
communication system that may include an autonomous control room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the
unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signal-
and other various interoperable communication methods—can ing, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire
broadcast a mass notification message. Such a system, however, may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a
does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life fire.
resulting from a fire or life safety event. Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, speak-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors ers and displays may not alert people if these devices are located
be located throughout a protected premises following the on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert peo-
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's ple with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs,
recommendations, State and local codes, and the alcohol, or medication. Please note that:
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System • An emergency communication system may take priority over a
Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
installing dealers. This document can be found at http:// • Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Authorities
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as
many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to • Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis-
provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or seminated on any local displays.
protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of people with conditions such as epilepsy.
reasons: • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the meaning
the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and bells, can have
on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is the property
sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training
detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire. exercises to make people aware of fire alarm signals and
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because: • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim- temporary or permanent hearing loss.
neys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke A life safety system will not operate without any electrical power. If
flow. AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the for a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly
ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. maintained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air out- Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible
lets, such as air conditioning vents. with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
service with your control panel.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching
the detector. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises
to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure,
detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a devel-
oping fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is inad-
alarm. equate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in excel-
lent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limita- manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At
tions. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Envi-
to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little ronments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity require
visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be
tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. arranged through the local manufacturer's representative. Mainte-
Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable nance should be scheduled as required by National and/or local fire
in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a codes and should be performed by authorized professional life
given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire. safety system installers only. Adequate written records of all inspec-
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning tions should be kept.
of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially Limit-D2-2016
in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).

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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate
nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced
power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or inter- transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce suscepti-
connecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to bility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to
install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with
understood. the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software or encountered.
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting
tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming opera- circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
tion or change in site-specific software. Re-acceptance testing is Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
required after any change, addition or deletion of system compo- reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all
nents, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications,
hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed
software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% circuit board location.
tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadver-
tently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tighten-
affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also ing may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact
be tested and proper system operation verified. pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º C/ This system contains static-sensitive components. Always
32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non-condens- ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any cir-
ing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the sys- cuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static
tem's standby batteries and the electronic components may be suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed
adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. from the unit.
Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals Units with a touchscreen display should be cleaned with a dry,
be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of clean, lint free/microfiber cloth. If additional cleaning is required,
15-27º C/60-80º F. apply a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol to the cloth and wipe
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating clean. Do not use detergents, solvents, or water for cleaning. Do
device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. not spray liquid directly onto the display.
drop from the specified device voltage. Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid
damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP
operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
Precau-D2-11-2017

FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi- Canadian Requirements
ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
accordance with the instruction manual may cause interfer- radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in
ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-
to comply with the limits for class A computing devices pur- ment of Communications.
suant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is
designed to provide reasonable protection against such Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-
interference when devices are operated in a commercial electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
will be required to correct the interference at his or her own Communications du Canada.
expense.

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Intelligent FAAST®, NOTIFIER®, ONYX®, ONYXWorks®, SWIFT®, VeriFire®, and VIEW® are all registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft®
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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make frequent
upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest features, we
strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to commissioning any system.
Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a specific application.

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Manual Usage
This manual is written with the understanding that the user has been trained in the proper operations and services for this product.
The information provided in this manual is intended to assist the user by describing the configurations and how they affect
operations.

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 Table of Contents
Section 1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................8
1.1: Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.2: Functionality .........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.1: Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.2: Limitations.................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Table 1.1 Limitations ...............................................................................................................................................................................8
1.3: Recommended Cybersecurity Practices ...............................................................................................................................................................8
1.4: Anti-virus Software ..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.5: Printer Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.6: IP Requirements....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.6.1: IP Port Settings ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Table 1.2 IP Port Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................9
1.6.2: IP Restrictions............................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.7: Software Security..................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.7.1: Windows Control/Command Key Lockouts .............................................................................................................................................9
1.7.2: User Security Options................................................................................................................................................................................9
Table 1.3 Basic PC Functionality..............................................................................................................................................................9
1.8: ONYXWorks Lite Product Components ..............................................................................................................................................................9
1.9: Network Topology................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.10: Network Technology ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Section 2 Hardware Configuration....................................................................................................................................10
2.1: Installation Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2: Workstation Computer Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.1: Windows Operating System ....................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.2: Browser....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.3: Other Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.3: Software Installation and Upgrade .....................................................................................................................................................................10
2.4: Starting the Workstation for the First Time........................................................................................................................................................10
2.5: UPS Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.6: Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.7: Testing and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.7.1: Testing .....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.7.2: Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Section 3 OW-LITE Gateway Board Installation ..............................................................................................................12
3.1: Installing the Board.............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 3.1 Installing the OW-LITE Gateway Board .............................................................................................................................12
3.2: Connections ........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1: Connecting to the PC COMM Port..........................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 3.2 OW-LITE Gateway to PC Connections ...............................................................................................................................13
3.2.2: Connecting to the NFN Network.............................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 3.3 OW-LITE-NW Network Connections .................................................................................................................................13
Figure 3.4 OW-LITE-NF Network Connections ...................................................................................................................................14
3.2.3: Connecting to UPS Supervision ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 3.5 UPS Supervision Connections..............................................................................................................................................14
3.2.4: Connection Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................15
Table 3.1 Connection Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................15
3.3: Setting the Network Control Switches ...............................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.1: Setting OW-LITE-NW Switches.............................................................................................................................................................15
Figure 3.6 OW-LITE-NW Switch Settings ...........................................................................................................................................15
3.3.2: Setting OW-LITE-NF Switches ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Figure 3.7 OW-LITE-NF Switch Settings .............................................................................................................................................16
3.4: Gateway Power ...................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Section 4 OW-LITE Gateway Configuration .....................................................................................................................17
4.1: Configuration Application Activation and Login...............................................................................................................................................17
4.2: Basic Configuration Tool Layout .......................................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 4.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout.........................................................................................................................................17
4.3: Main Menus ........................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Table 4.1 Main Menus ...........................................................................................................................................................................18
4.4: Product Information............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Table 4.2 Product Information...............................................................................................................................................................18

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4.5: Additional Properties ..........................................................................................................................................................................................19

Table 4.3 Additional Properties .............................................................................................................................................................19
4.6: Node List ............................................................................................................................................................................................................19
4.7: Error Log ............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Table 4.4 Error Log Label Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................20
4.8: Web Portal Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Section 5 Configuration Tool Settings .............................................................................................................................21
5.1: Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2: Initial Administrator Login.................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.1: New Workstation .....................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.2: Existing Workstation after Software Upgrade.........................................................................................................................................21
5.3: User Profiles and Passwords...............................................................................................................................................................................21
5.4: Configuration Tool .............................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.4.1: Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.4.2: Launching and Exiting the Configuration Tool.......................................................................................................................................22
Table 5.1 Configuration Tool Start Options in Windows......................................................................................................................22
5.4.3: Configuration Tool Layout ......................................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 5.1 Configuration Tool Floorplan Editor Screen Features .........................................................................................................23
5.4.4: Configuration Tool Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................24
Table 5.2 Configuration Tool Menus and Floorplan Toolbar................................................................................................................24
5.4.5: Macros .....................................................................................................................................................................................................25
5.4.6: Networks..................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Importing Network Configuration Data ....................................................................................................................................................25
Adding a Network......................................................................................................................................................................................25
Adding Nodes to a Network ......................................................................................................................................................................25
Migrating Nodes ........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Deleting Networks and Nodes ...................................................................................................................................................................26
5.4.7: Monitoring Profiles..................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.4.8: System Options........................................................................................................................................................................................27
Table 5.3 System Options Configuration...............................................................................................................................................27
Section 6 Workstation Settings.........................................................................................................................................28
6.1: Windows Settings ...............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Table 6.1 Windows Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................28
6.1.1: Disabling Automatic Updates - Windows 10 Professional .....................................................................................................................28
6.1.2: Manual Windows Updates.......................................................................................................................................................................28
6.2: System Options Settings .....................................................................................................................................................................................29
6.2.1: General Tab .............................................................................................................................................................................................29
Table 6.2 General Tab Settings..............................................................................................................................................................29
6.2.2: User Features Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................................30
Table 6.3 User Features Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................30
6.2.3: Event Printer Tab.....................................................................................................................................................................................31
Table 6.4 Event Printer Tab Settings .....................................................................................................................................................31
6.2.4: Output Tab ...............................................................................................................................................................................................31
Table 6.5 Output Tab Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................31
Section 7 Operation............................................................................................................................................................33
7.1: Starting and Exiting the Workstation Application..............................................................................................................................................33
7.2: User Login and Log Out .....................................................................................................................................................................................33
7.2.1: Login........................................................................................................................................................................................................33
7.2.2: Switching Users .......................................................................................................................................................................................33
7.2.3: Log Out....................................................................................................................................................................................................33
7.3: Workstation Screen Layout ................................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 7.1 Example Workstation Screen ...............................................................................................................................................34
Table 7.1 Workstation Screen Descriptions...........................................................................................................................................35
7.3.1: Workstation Menus..................................................................................................................................................................................36
Table 7.2 Workstation Menus................................................................................................................................................................36
7.3.2: Graphic Elements.....................................................................................................................................................................................38
Table 7.3 Graphic Element Descriptions ...............................................................................................................................................38
Linked Media.............................................................................................................................................................................................38
Point Right-Click Command Options........................................................................................................................................................39
Table 7.4 Default Node/Point Right-Click Options...............................................................................................................................39

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7.3.3: Navigation Pane.......................................................................................................................................................................................40

Figure 7.2 Navigation Pane Overview...................................................................................................................................................40
7.3.4: Events Panes ............................................................................................................................................................................................41
Figure 7.3 Event Pane Features .............................................................................................................................................................41
New Events Pane .......................................................................................................................................................................................41
New Events Buttons and Indicators...........................................................................................................................................................42
Table 7.5 New Events Buttons and Indicator Definition .......................................................................................................................42
7.3.5: Event Status Class Icons..........................................................................................................................................................................44
Table 7.6 Event Status Class Icon Definition ........................................................................................................................................44
7.4: Repositioning Windows......................................................................................................................................................................................45
7.4.1: Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................45
7.4.2: Using the Docking Guide ........................................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 7.4 Window Docking Guide.......................................................................................................................................................45
7.5: When a New Event Occurs.................................................................................................................................................................................46
Figure 7.5 Example - Fire Event in Progress (PPCU Mode).................................................................................................................46
7.6: Look-Ahead Enable Feature ...............................................................................................................................................................................47
Table 7.7 Look-Ahead Enable ...............................................................................................................................................................47
Section 8 Data Management..............................................................................................................................................48
8.1: Workstation Database Backup and Restore........................................................................................................................................................48
8.1.1: Backing Up the Database.........................................................................................................................................................................48
8.1.2: Restoring a Backed-Up Database ............................................................................................................................................................48
8.2: History Window..................................................................................................................................................................................................48
8.2.1: Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................48
8.2.2: Back-up History Database .......................................................................................................................................................................48
8.2.3: Viewing the History Window..................................................................................................................................................................48
8.2.4: Event Grid Screen....................................................................................................................................................................................49
Figure 8.1 Event Grid Screen.................................................................................................................................................................49
Table 8.1 Event Grid Screen Features ...................................................................................................................................................49
Table 8.2 Event Grid Screen Menus ......................................................................................................................................................51
Table 8.3 Event Grid Column and Row Options...................................................................................................................................52
8.2.5: Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Queries .............................................................................................................................................52
8.2.6: System View Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................53
Figure 8.2 System View Screen.............................................................................................................................................................53
Table 8.4 System View Screen Features................................................................................................................................................54
8.3: System Explorer Searches ..................................................................................................................................................................................54
8.4: Key Upgrade Utility ...........................................................................................................................................................................................55
8.4.1: Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................55
8.4.2: Upgrade Procedure ..................................................................................................................................................................................55
Table 8.5 Key Upgrade Window Fields ................................................................................................................................................55
8.5: Walk Test Utility ................................................................................................................................................................................................55
8.5.1: Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................55
8.5.2: Walk Test Procedure................................................................................................................................................................................55
Figure 8.3 Walk Test Screen..................................................................................................................................................................56
Table 8.6 Walk Test Options .................................................................................................................................................................56
Table 8.7 Walk Test in Progress - Button Definitions...........................................................................................................................56
8.5.3: Walk Test Points List...............................................................................................................................................................................57
Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................................57
Features......................................................................................................................................................................................................57
Figure 8.4 Walk Test Points List Features.............................................................................................................................................57
Table 8.8 Walk Test List Right-Click Data Filter Options....................................................................................................................58
8.6: Security Log........................................................................................................................................................................................................58
Figure 8.5 Workstation Security Log.....................................................................................................................................................58
Section 9 System Architecture..........................................................................................................................................59
9.1: Protected Premises Control Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................59
Figure 9.1 Example Protected Premises Control Unit Life Safety System ...........................................................................................59
Appendix A Upgrades ........................................................................................................................................................60
A.1: Software Version 4 Upgrade Overview.............................................................................................................................................................60
A.2: Upgrading Systems with an Older PC ...............................................................................................................................................................60

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 Section 1 Product Overview

1.1 Operation
ONYXWorks® Lite monitors building and life-safety systems and annunciates events (status change signals) that are received from the
attached network(s). It functions as a Protected Premises Control Unit. Multiple user accounts are supported with monitoring and control
permissions configured individually for each of the user accounts. ONYXWorks Lite supports one gateway with up to four nodes.
ONYXWorks Lite is hereinafter referred to as “the workstation”.

1.2 Functionality
1.2.1 Functions
The workstation provides the following major functions:
• Displays events by priority. New events are displayed in the list based upon their event type priority.
• Displays acknowledged and new events in separate lists.
• Visual and audible annunciation of events.
• Maintains a history of the following:
– Life safety events
– Security events
• Monitors the communications path between workstation and gateway.
• Annunciates a trouble event when communications with gateway is lost.
• Displays device location information.
• Acts as a time server for gateways on the life safety network.
• Displays an icon that when clicked, displays a list of the silenced fire panels.
1.2.2 Limitations
The workstation is designed to operate within the limits listed below:

Table 1.1 Limitations

Limit Feature Maximum Allowed
Logical Network & Screen Screens 10,000
Devices 250,000
Devices Per Screen 1,000
Macros 250
Macro Buttons 2,000
NavIcons 1,000
Monitoring Profiles 100
Workstation Output Formats 25 per Workstation
Max Number of Monitored 4 (not user-selectable)
Panels
User Manager Users 500

1.3 Recommended Cybersecurity Practices

Highly recommended cybersecurity practices for the ONYXWorks Lite are specified in the Cybersecurity Manual (LS10217-000NF-E).

CAUTION: CYBERSECURITY RISK

! FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDED SECURITY PRACTICES MAY PLACE YOUR SYSTEM
AT RISK.

1.4 Anti-virus Software

Recommended and tested against McAfee VirusScan® Enterprise and Windows Defender Antivirus.

1.5 Printer Overview

The workstation software application supports graphics printing. Windows-compatible printers are required in order to print screens,
floor plans, history reports, and annunciated workstation events.
A graphics printer is a Windows-compatible printer that prints what is currently displayed on the workstation’s monitor.

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IP Requirements Product Overview

1.6 IP Requirements
1.6.1 IP Port Settings
The following IP ports must be available to the workstation:

Table 1.2 IP Port Settings

Port Type Direction Purpose
123 UDP Both SNTP
2004 TCP N/A (Internal) Workstation Plug-in Access

1.6.2 IP Restrictions
The following restrictions apply:
• Workstations cannot access gateways or other workstations through Network Address Translation or IP Masquerading.
• Must have a static IP address. DHCP is not supported.
• Use of a NAT is not supported.
• Multiple IP Addresses are not supported, either due to multiple enabled network adapters or due to a multi-homed adapter.

1.7 Software Security

1.7.1 Windows Control/Command Key Lockouts
Workstation keyboard keys that are used to access Windows programs that are not part of the workstation software applications can be
disabled. For example, keyboard key combinations used to shut-down or restart the workstation and for switching between software
applications can be disabled. This is accomplished in the workstation application (Menu > Help > Secure Windows).

1.7.2 User Security Options

User accounts can be created with differing levels of access to the ONYXWorks system. The user’s security option choice
determines which functions are visible or selectable. Refer to the table below for detailed information.

Table 1.3 Basic PC Functionality

Windows User Account Privileges

Basic PC Functionality
Limited User Account Administrator Privileges Account
Run Workstation YES YES
Reset Operating System NO YES
Change PC Settings NO YES
Change/Install Software Programs NO YES
Change/Create Local PC User Accounts NO YES
Set Time and Date NO YES

1.8 ONYXWorks Lite Product Components

The following components are included with the ONYXWorks Lite product:
• ONYXWorks Lite Software USB Drive (P/N OWSWLITEUSB)
• NFN Gateway PC Network Connection Card (P/N OW-LITE-NW or OW-LITE-NF)
• Configured USB Software Key (P/N ONYXWORKS-KEY)
• User Manuals (On software USB Drive)

1.9 Network Topology

ONYXWorks Lite communicates with attached node strictly over the NFN network. While the computer running the workstation may be
attached to your IP network, ONYXWorks Lite does not communicate over IP.

1.10 Network Technology

ONYXWorks Lite supports one NFN network only. Other technologies which are supported by the full ONYXWorks suite, such as the
DACR Gateway, are not supported by ONYXWorks Lite.

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 Section 2 Hardware Configuration
2.1 Installation Overview
The workstation computer must be installed in accordance with local fire protection codes. Installation should be performed by a
factory-trained fire alarm technician. The workstation software application is shipped on a USB drive. Included in the shipment is a USB
key that allows features of the network monitoring system to function on the workstation.

2.2 Workstation Computer Requirements

CAUTION: POSSIBLE LOSS OF NETWORK COMMUNICATION
! POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS MUST BE DISABLED IN THE CPU BIOS AND ON THE MONITOR, OR
LOSS OF NETWORK COMMUNICATION OR ALARM REPORTING MAY RESULT.

2.2.1 Windows Operating System

The workstation computer operating system must be Windows 10, 64-bit Professional.

2.2.2 Browser
Chrome™ must be installed and set as default browser.

2.2.3 Other Specifications

The workstation computer must meet the following minimum specifications:
• Intel i5 Processor or better
• 16 GB RAM
• 240 GB Hard Drive
• Monitor, Minimum resolution of 1280x1024 Landscape Mode
• Microsoft® compatible mouse
• 104-key keyboard
• USB Connector
• TCP/IP Ethernet Network Adapter Card
• Speakers
• PCI Slot
• RS-232 DB-9 COMM Port (if receivers gateway option is purchased)
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (highly recommended)

2.3 Software Installation and Upgrade

Install the workstation software as specified in the OW-LITE Workstation Software Product Installation Document (P/N
LS10050-006NF-E).
Upgrade the workstation software in accordance with Appendix A, “Upgrades”.

2.4 Starting the Workstation for the First Time

The first time the workstation application is started, you will be required to create an Administrator password. Enter a password at least
8 characters in length. Enter the password again to confirm. A randomly-generated system password displays next which can be
changed, if desired. Both the password and system name are case-sensitive.

2.5 UPS Installation

Install the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and connect the power cord and monitor module in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.

2.6 Safety
Remove all power sources to equipment before connecting electrical components. The workstation computer’s main power switch must
be in the OFF position until installation of the entire ONYXWorks Lite system is complete and ready for testing.

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2.7 Testing and Maintenance

Improper installation, maintenance, and lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction.

2.7.1 Testing
Testing shall be performed in accordance with NFPA-72 and CAN/ULC S536.
Before performing any testing on a fire alarm system:
1. Notify the fire department and the central alarm receiving station if transmitting alarm conditions.
2. Notify the people occupying the facility about the impending test, the expected time period of the test, and to disregard any
alarm during the test period.
3. When appropriate, disable activation of alarm notification appliances and speakers to prevent their sounding.

2.7.2 Maintenance
Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with NFPA-72.
If it is necessary to remove the cover of the PC during maintenance, perform the following steps:
1. Exit the workstation application.
2. Shut down the PC.
3. Ensure the computer's main power switch is in the OFF position.
4. Remove the power source from the PC.
5. Remove the PC cover.
6. Ensure that you are properly grounded.

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 Section 3 OW-LITE Gateway Board Installation
This section provides the procedures necessary to install OW-LITE gateway boards (P/Ns OW-LITE-NW and OW-LITE-NF).

3.1 Installing the Board

If installation of the OW-LITE Gateway board is required, perform the following steps:
1. Remove insulation strip from between the battery and the terminal as shown in Figure 3.1.
2. Exit all applications and shut down the computer.
3. Remove the power cord.
4. Open the computer’s cover and locate a vacant PCI slot.
5. Remove the PCI slot cover and save the screw from the vacant slot.
6. Insert the board’s edge connector into the vacant PCI slot and then secure it with the screw.
7. Set NCM switches in accordance with 3.3, "Setting the Network Control Switches".
8. Reinstall the computer cover and power cord, and then start the computer.

Gateway Board

Battery

Remove
! Insulating Strip

Edge Connector

Figure 3.1 Installing the OW-LITE Gateway Board

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3.2 Connections

3.2.1 Connecting to the PC COMM Port

P/N 75557 Cable

PC COMM
Port

EIA-232
Connector

PC OW-LITE Gateway Board

Figure 3.2 OW-LITE Gateway to PC Connections

3.2.2 Connecting to the NFN Network

Connection to an NFN network is made through the network port using one of the following methods:
• For the OW-LITE-NW, connect the wire pairs to the terminal connector as shown in Figure 3.3.
• Connect the fiber-optic connectors to the OW-LITE-NF as shown in Figure 3.4.
For additional network connection instructions, refer to the Network Communications Module NCM-W/F Product Installation Document
(P/N 51533).

To PC RS-232 Port
(See Figure 3.2.)

To Network
TX A
RX A
TX B
RX B

Earth

Figure 3.3 OW-LITE-NW Network Connections

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To PC RS-232 Port
(See Figure 3.2.) TX A

RX A

TX B

RX B

Figure 3.4 OW-LITE-NF Network Connections

3.2.3 Connecting to UPS Supervision

Note: The OW-LITE Gateway board is supplied

with a shunt plug over the UPS SUPV pins.
Remove the shunt to make the connection
for UPS supervision.

Normally Closed

To Utility Failure Connectors

on UPS Inverter Common

To PC RS-232 Port
(See Figure 3.2.)

Figure 3.5 UPS Supervision Connections

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3.2.4 Connection Specifications

Table 3.1 Connection Specifications

Type Circuit Class Specifications

UPS SUPV 2 Connect to the Utility Failure connector on the UPS Inverter.

RS-232 2 Must use P/N 75557 cable shipped with the workstation.

Wire 2
Refer to the NOTI•FIRE•NET Manual (P/N 51584).
Fiber 2

Notes:
• Wire length resistance cannot exceed 15 ohms.
• Zero ohms to ground causes a ground fault.

3.3 Setting the Network Control Switches

In order for OW-LITE Gateways to operate on the network, the network control switches must be configured depending on whether the
network uses wire or fiber-optic connections.

3.3.1 Setting OW-LITE-NW Switches

Set switches on the OW-LITE-NW as follows (see Figure 3.6):
• Set ground fault detection EF switch to ON. The OW-LITE-NW does not indicate ground faults; it enables its +24V power
supply to detect and indicate ground faults.
• If the OW-LITE-NW is at the end of line, activate on-board, end-of-line resistors by setting TERM A switch SW100 and/or
TERM B switch SW102 to ON as necessary.
Correct configuration depends on your network design. For an explanation of design concepts, refer to the Network Communications
Module NCM-W/F Product Installation Document (P/N 51533).

SW100 TERMA

ON OFF

EF
OFF
ON

SW102 TERM B

ON OFF

SW100 TERM A

ON OFF

EF
OFF
ON

SW102 TERM B

ON OFF

Figure 3.6 OW-LITE-NW Switch Settings

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3.3.2 Setting OW-LITE-NF Switches

The OW-LITE-NF provides a set of switches (SW200 and SW202) to attempt to resolve any issues that might arise with back reflections
or signal overdriving. Set switches on the OW-LITE-NF as follows (see Figure 3.7):
• For default configuration, leave the switches set to FULL for normal signal power.
• If an issue arises with a short distance of fiber or low dB loss, set the switch to LOW.
For additional information concerning switch settings and network connections, refer to the Network Communications Module
NCM-W/F Product Installation Document (P/N 51533).

SW200 A

LOW FULL

SW202

LOW FULL

SW200

LOW FULL

SW202

LOW FULL

Figure 3.7 OW-LITE-NF Switch Settings

3.4 Gateway Power

The OW-LITE-NW and OW-LITE-NF are powered via the PCI slot. No external power is required.

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 Section 4 OW-LITE Gateway Configuration
This section provides information necessary to configure the OW-LITE Gateways (P/Ns OW-LITE-NW and OW-LITE-NF).

4.1 Configuration Application Activation and Login

1. Double-click the icon in the Windows Notification Area.
2. When the login dialog box displays, enter the password and click Login. If a password has not been set, you will be prompted to
create the password. For details regarding the password, refer to Tools > Set Device Password in 4.3, "Main Menus".

4.2 Basic Configuration Tool Layout

Click for Product Click to Enter or

Information (see 4.4) Change Text

Main Menus (see 4.3) Click for Drop-down List

Click to View
Sub-items

Error Log (see 4.7) Click to Apply Changes

Navigation Tree:
Additional Properties (see 4.5)
Node List (see 4.6)

Figure 4.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout

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4.3 Main Menus

The following table describes the options available in the configuration tool main menus (see Figure 4.1).

Table 4.1 Main Menus

Menu Option Description

File Shutdown Deactivates the OW-LITE Gateway.

View History Displays a window containing a list of error messages.

Node Table Displays a window containing software version information for all monitored
nodes.

Connected Displays a window containing IP address and description information for clients
Clients connected to the OW-LITE Gateway.
Tools Set Device Displays a dialog box allowing the user to change the current password.
Password
• Passwords are case sensitive.
• Alpha and numeric characters are supported.
• Eight (8) characters minimum, 64 characters maximum.

Auto Detect Select to have the gateway automatically detect all connected nodes.
Nodes

Web Portal Commission Web Selecting this option causes the web portal to request the point information
Portal from the FACP(s) to update the information on the eVance server.

Unregister Web Used prior to removing the OW-LITE Gateway from the FACP connection.
Portal

Help Legal Displays legal information pertaining to the OW-LITE Gateway.

About Displays software version information.

Advanced Used for informational/diagnostic purposes.
Diagnostics

4.4 Product Information

The following information displays when initially opening the configuration tool. It may also be accessed by clicking the first entry in
the navigation tree (see Figure 4.1).

Table 4.2 Product Information

Property Value

Type Displays the gateway type by name.

Brand Displays brand information.

Version Displays the gateway version number.

Current Time/Date Displays the current time and date information after the gateway synchronizes the
clock with the SNTP server.

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4.5 Additional Properties

The following table describes the options available under Additional Properties in the navigation tree (see Figure 4.1). After configuring
the settings, click Apply in the lower right corner of the window.

Table 4.3 Additional Properties

Navigation
Property Value
Tree Label

NFN Gateway Settings

Settings
Mode Displays the mode in which the OW-LITE Gateway is running.

System Displays the unique system password set up in the workstation.

Password

General Information

Connection Displays the type of connection port used (USB).

Port

Connection Describes how the gateway is connected to the NFN.

Type

NCM Version Displays the NCM version number.

Note: NCM Version does not appear when there is no NFN connection.

NCM Status Displays the NCM status, which can be: Piezo, UPS Failure, Network Fail Port A,
Bits Network Fail Port B, High Speed Audio, NCM Sniffer Mode Active, Local Connection
Limit Exceeded, or None.

Note: NCM Status Bits does not appear if when there is no NFN connection.

Fire Network Displays one of the following depending on the type of time synchronization used:
Time Policy
• Send time: The OW-LITE Gateway sets the time on the NFN network.
• Unsynced: The OW-LITE Gateway and NFN network are not synchronized with
each other.

Node Settings

Node Enter the NFN node number of the OW-LITE Gateway.

(Default is 240)

Panel Label Enter panel label.

Mass Displays the priority level configured in the workstation configuration tool (System >
Notification System Options). Workstation must be running in PPCU mode for this setting to be
Priority configured.

Network Settings

Channel A • Select High for a high-noise NFN network.

Threshold • Set to Low for a low-noise NFN network.

Channel B • Select High for a high-noise NFN network.

Threshold • Set to Low for a low-noise NFN network.

Class X • Select Yes for a Class X SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) configured NFN network.
• Select No for a Class B SLC configured NFN network (default).

Send Time to • Select Yes to make the OW-LITE Gateway send messages to each panel on the
Panels NFN network to synchronize the panel time to that of the ONYXWorks Lite.
• Selecting No prevents time from being sent to panels.

Web Portal Configures the Web Portal feature for use with eVance. Requires the eVance user ID, password,
Setup unique web portal name, and web portal description. Utilizes predefined customers and buildings
from eVance. Refer to 4.8, "Web Portal Setup".

4.6 Node List

The node list is located in the navigation tree area of the configuration tool screen (see Figure 4.1). Click the desired node label to view
information about that node. The information displayed is dependent on the node type. Labels for off-line nodes display in red text.

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4.7 Error Log

The error log displays specific information when the ONYXWorks Lite Gateway detects a problem with the web portal connection. The
following table defines the meaning of the label text.

Table 4.4 Error Log Label Definitions

Label Description
No Errors Found The gateway is not reporting any connection errors.
# Errors Found. Click The gateway is reporting a connection error. The number of errors is indicated in
here to view errors. the label. Clicking the error label opens the Error Log that lists the date, time, and a
description of the error(s).

When the error is corrected, the entry is removed from the log and the label at the bottom of the screen returns to its “No Errors Found”
status. Information about the error is also recorded in the gateway history log (View > History).

4.8 Web Portal Setup

To receive events and configuration information for use in tools such as the Inspection Manager and System Manager, the ONYXWorks
Lite Gateway must be associated with a specific site as follows:

NOTE: The ONYXWorks Lite Gateway must be v. 4.00 or later and board type EMPCB to support System Manager.

1. In the navigation tree section of the gateway configuration tool, select Additional Properties > Web Portal Setup.
2. Enter the information in the text boxes in the right-hand column. The user name and password are the same as those used to
access the eVance web site. The web portal name must be unique for the eVance account to register this web portal. The web
portal description is used in eVance to identify this specific gateway.
3. Click Apply. When successfully completed, a dialog box displays.
4. Click OK. The “Assign the Web Portal…” dialog box displays.
5. From the customer drop-down list, select the appropriate customer for this site. The web portal displays the node number(s) for
the connected FACP(s).
6. Select the appropriate building for each node using its drop-down list.
There are additional selections for “<Unassigned – Delete Equipment>” and “Unassigned” options. In both of these cases, the
panel’s points will not be configured on eVance and, with the Delete Equipment option, the existing equipment for that node
will be deleted from eVance.
7. Click Apply. A commissioning prompt displays.
8. Click Yes. The gateway communicates with each connected panel and sends a list of all the configured points to eVance.
Because these points are defined in eVance, they are displayed when a new test session is created.

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 Section 5 Configuration Tool Settings
5.1 Overview
This section describes the basic ONYXWorks Lite Configuration Tool features and initial settings that an Administrator needs to make to
set up the workstation. For more detailed information, refer to the ONYXWorks Lite Configuration Tool Installation and Operation
Manual (P/N LS10050-008NF-E).

5.2 Initial Administrator Login

In order to configure the workstation, the Administrator must first log into the workstation. This is accomplished using one of the
following methods.

5.2.1 New Workstation

1. Start the workstation if it is not already running. The Administrator Password dialog box displays.
2. Enter the Administrator password (8 characters minimum, case sensitive).
3. Re-enter the password to confirm.
4. Click OK. The System Password dialog box displays with a random password in the field.
5. Enter a unique system password (20 characters maximum, case sensitive) in the field.
6. Click OK. The workstation starts.
7. Login to the workstation as specified in 7.2.1, "Login".

5.2.2 Existing Workstation after Software Upgrade

1. After upgrade, the System Password dialog box displays with a random password in the field.
2. Enter a unique system password (20 characters maximum, case sensitive) in the field.
3. Click OK. The workstation starts.
4. Login to the workstation as specified in 7.2.1, "Login".

5.3 User Profiles and Passwords

The workstation software application's user profiles consist of the following:
• Administrator
• Read Only
• Point Control
• Client Control
The primary Administrator's password is configured upon initial installation of the ONYXWorks software.
Any Administrator-level user can configure profiles/passwords for other administrators and for the non-administrator users via the
workstation configuration tool.
Any Administrator-level user can delete the profile for any users except their own profile or that of the primary Administrator.

5.4 Configuration Tool

5.4.1 Overview
The configuration tool is used to configure the system that is to be monitored by the workstation. Configuration primarily includes the
following:
• Identifying the networks to be monitored
• Laying out the graphical floorplans representing the monitored facility
• Setting the parameters for system operation
• Configuring profiles for selective monitoring
Other system capabilities may be configured depending on the workstation software loaded. Refer to the configuration tool manual
applicable to your workstation for additional information.
In the tool’s floorplan screen, icons that represent fire system devices, display information, and navigate the system may be placed.
Once the system is configured, a first responder may use the configured system in the workstation to identify the location of, and respond
to, an annunciated event.
After modifying a workstation graphics design in the configuration tool, verify it is correctly displayed on the workstation.
On the workstation, the configuration tool is installed along with the workstation software.

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5.4.2 Launching and Exiting the Configuration Tool

Start the configuration tool on the workstation using one of the following methods:
• From within the workstation application, go to Menu> Configure > Launch Configuration Tool.
• From Windows 10:
1. Click Start
2. Type “Configuration Tool” in the search field and press Enter.
3. Click the configuration tool application link in the search results window. The configuration tool opens.
4. Select the applicable option in the table below and then click OK.

Table 5.1 Configuration Tool Start Options in Windows

Option Description

Live System Opens the configuration tool which uses the system database currently on the
workstation PC. Displays only if the PC has the workstation software application
installed.

New System Creates a new, blank system database. After editing and saving the new system, it may
be imported by a live workstation at a later time.

Browse Allows selection and editing of an existing system’s database. After saving, the edited
system may be imported by a live workstation at a later time. Use one of the following
methods:
• Select for editing an existing remote system by entering the IP address of the
remote PC.
• Select for editing an existing system on the current PC by browsing for, and
opening, the desired "Matrix.mdb" file.
Note: If the selected system was created using an older version of the workstation
software, it will be upgraded before allowing the user to perform editing.

To exit the configuration tool, go to File > Exit or click the “X” at the top right-hand corner of the floorplan screen and respond to the
prompts that display.

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5.4.3 Configuration Tool Layout

The configuration tool opens by default to the Configuration Tool Main Screen as shown in Figure 5.1. This screen allows the user to
create and place informational objects on a floor plan. Other configuration screens can be accessed by clicking Menu. The menu options
are described in Table 5.2.

2 9

10 11
3 4 7 8

12

5 6

Item Feature Description

1 Main Menu Bar Click to access configuration tool sub-menus. Refer to .

2 Floorplan Tool Bar Click items to access floorplan screen tools. Refer to .

3 Navigation Tree Click labels to navigate to screens for system buildings, floors, etc.
4 Screen Title Displays the label/address of the currently displayed screen.

5 Device Icon Represents a fire system device. Click the icon for additional information.

6 Floorplan Screen Graphic area depicting the features of the selected area in the fire system.

7 Undo/Redo Buttons Click to undo or redo the last action performed on the floorplan.

8 Zoom Tools Click to zoom in, zoom out, or zoom to full size.

9 Device Search Tool Search the system component list for a specific device.
10 Show Only Unplaced Select to show only unplaced devices in the system tree.

11 Drag & Drop Size Specify the size of device icons dragged onto floorplan from the system tree.
The larger the number, the larger the icon will be on the floorplan.

12 System Tree List of fire system devices, etc. Drag label to place icon on the floorplan.

Figure 5.1 Configuration Tool Floorplan Editor Screen Features

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5.4.4 Configuration Tool Menus

The following table describes the menus associated with the ONYXWorks Workstation configuration tool.

Table 5.2 Configuration Tool Menus and Floorplan Toolbar

Location Description
Main Menu Bar Located along the top of the configuration tool main screen.
File Menu:
Open - Visible on stand-alone configuration PCs only. Allows the user to open and configure additional systems.
Merge Database - Allows the user to import the data from an existing system database into the currently open system
database. This creates a single database with the contents of both databases merged.
Save - Saves the configuration tool settings without closing the configuration tool.
Exit - Closes the configuration tool.
System Menu:
Networks - Allows the user add, delete, modify networks and nodes.
System Options - Allows the user to select options as to how the workstation interface will operate.
Monitoring Profiles - Allows the user to configure the monitoring profiles which can be selected by the users in the
workstation software.
Users - Allows the user to set workstation user passwords and privileges.
Chemicals - Opens the Chemicals screen where information about hazardous chemicals is stored. The user can add or
remove chemicals from the list. Chemical information can be associated with a hazardous material icon on the floorplan.
Database Editor - Allows the user to edit the workstation database in a spreadsheet format.
Control Menu:
Macros - Opens the Macro Editor Screen where the user can configure macros.
Graphics Menu:
Default Icons - Allows the user to view, search, and customize the icons in the currently selected icon set.
Status Classes - Allows the user to configure custom colors and sounds for each event status class.
Floorplan Options - Allows the user to configure the text displayed above the icons, the floorplan foreground and
background colors, and the icon set to be used.
Floorplan Tool Bar Allows the user to configure and place/draw a variety of informational objects on the floorplan screen.
Objects:
Screen - Allows the user to add screen backgrounds, titles, and specify parent screens.
Navigation Area - Allows the user to create and select the destination for a navigational area.
Navigation Icon - Allows the user to create and select the destination for a navigation icon.
Point - Allows the user to create and configure points. For each event status class, a point can be assigned an icon and
linked media for text, image, audio, and video; each of which can be auto-activated.
Information Label - Allows the user to configure and place information labels that provide important user information.
Draw - Provides drawing tools for use on the floorplan screen. Hover to display the meaning of symbols.
Text - Provides text settings for use on the floorplan screen. Active when text tool “T” is clicked.
View:
Gridlines Button - When clicked, grid lines are displayed on the floorplan to aid in placement of information. Does not
appear on the workstation screen.
Events Button - When this button is clicked, all device icons on the floorplan display in an alarm state. This includes
tinting of each icon, placing a box around it, and displaying event text below each icon. The purpose of this option is to
assist users when laying out floorplan icons. For instance, they can use it to ensure that the event text is easily readable
and does not overlap lines on the floorplan background.

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5.4.5 Macros
Macros allow users with point control-level privileges to execute a series of configured commands for system devices by clicking an
on-screen button or link. Macros are created by the Administrator in the configuration tool (Control > Macros).
The Administrator creates a macro command by naming it and assigning it one or more macro options. Available macro options are
contingent upon the gateway type, point, and node type that is selected.
Macros are executed through the workstation in one of the following ways:
• Clicking on a macro icon on the floorplan.
• Clicking on the label of the desired macro in the workstation Macros window (Menu > View > Macros).

5.4.6 Networks

5.4.6.1 Importing Network Configuration Data

Copy the network (and screen, etc.) configuration from a peer workstation that has already been configured as follows:
1. In the workstation application, go to Menu > File > Import System Data. The Select System To Import From dialog box
displays.
2. Select the IP address of the peer workstation from the Available Systems field or enter an IP address in the IP Address to
Import From field.
3. Click OK.

5.4.6.2 Adding a Network

Network names and gateway connections are created using the configuration tool as follows:
1. In the configuration tool, go to System > Networks. The Networks window opens.
2. Click the Add button.
3. Type a unique network name into the Alias field (default is “New”).
4. Select the network type from the Type drop-down list.
5. Click the first IP Address field and enter the gateway IP address. Gateway and node labels are displayed in the navigation
tree. Once the connection is made, clicking the arrow () next to the IP address opens the configuration tool for the gateway.
If it does not open, it could be for one of the following reasons:
• The PC cannot connect to the gateway IP address.
• The gateway is not running.
• The gateway is a PC gateway running on another workstation PC.
6. If there is to be another gateway monitoring the system, enter its IP address in the second IP Address field. Gateway and
node labels are displayed in the navigation tree.
7. Add nodes as described in the following paragraph or click OK to exit the screen.

5.4.6.3 Adding Nodes to a Network

Add nodes to a network as follows:
1. In the Networks window (System > Networks), click the network label in the navigation tree under which the node is to be
added.
2. Add nodes using either of the following methods:
• Click the Add Node button. This option adds a single node to the network. Go to Step 3.
• Click the Import Panel Database. This option adds all the nodes and points from a Verifier database. Any nodes and
points that are in the database will be autocreated on the selected network. Go to Step 6.
3. Enter a unique node name into the Alias field (default is “New”).
4. Enter the IP address of the node in the Address field.
5. Select the node type from the Node Type drop-down list.
6. Click OK. The node or nodes are added to the network.

5.4.6.4 Migrating Nodes

Migrate a node from a network monitored by the workstation to a different network monitored by the same workstation as follows:
1. In the Networks window (System > Networks), click a on the node label in the navigation tree.
2. Click the Migrate Node button. The Migrate Node dialog box displays.
3. Select the destination network from the drop-down list.
4. Enter a new, unused node number (1 to 240) in the field provided or use the up/down arrows to increment the number.
5. Click OK.

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5.4.6.5 Deleting Networks and Nodes

Delete a network or node as follows:
1. In the Networks window (System > Networks), click on the network or node label in the navigation tree.
2. Click Delete. Click Yes in response to the confirmation message.

5.4.7 Monitoring Profiles

NOTE: Monitoring Profiles must be configured before selecting settings on the Event Printer tab and before configuring a
custom-configured, logged-out monitoring profile.

Monitoring profiles are created by the Administrator in the configuration tool (System > Monitoring Profiles).
Monitoring profiles allow the user to select which nodes are monitored by a workstation. These profiles are event annunciation filters
that are set up to monitor or not monitor an event location and its event status class at the workstation. By using monitoring profiles,
supervision of portions of the network is possible. Each profile is defined for a specific network and/or node on a network and
determines which events are displayed by the workstation.
The factory defined monitoring profile ‘Default’ is set to monitor all networks and nodes. Therefore, to hide any desired networks or
nodes and the respective event status classes, the user must create a new monitoring profile.
Monitoring profiles are activated through the workstation application by Administrators and users with permission as follows:
1. Select Menu > Configure > Monitoring Profiles. The Monitoring Profiles window displays.
2. Select a profile listed in the Monitoring Profiles column on the left-hand side of the window. The ‘Default’ profile may be
the only one listed.
3. Click the Activate Profile button.The workstation displays information only for the locations and event status classes
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5.4.8 System Options

In the configuration tool, go to System > System Options. Settings are described in the following table.

Table 5.3 System Options Configuration

Setting Possible Settings Comments

Operating Mode Protected Premises Control Protected Premises Control Unit (PPCU) mode is the only available
Unit mode.
Logged-Out Monitoring • All Nodes, All Events Select the desired monitoring profile from the drop-down list. If no one is
Profile (Default) logged in to the workstation, the selected monitoring profile is activated.
• Custom Profiles
Mass Notification • None Select from the drop-down list.
Priority • Lower than Fire
• Higher than Fire
Extract Description • Yes Default. Use point descriptions as received from the FACP.
from Panel
• No Use point descriptions as defined by the configuration tool and discard
point descriptions received from the FACP.
Time Server Settings IP Address This field is used to enter the IP address of the server that is used to
synchronize the ONYXWorks system time. If the IP address for the time
server is the same IP address as this workstation PC, then this
workstation will function as the time server. Otherwise, the workstation
PC will use the time server at the specified IP address.
System Description Enter a unique system This description is an alias by which the system can be easily identified.
description. This aids the user during off-line configuration where multiple systems
may be configured.
System Password Enter a unique password. 20 characters maximum, case sensitive. In order for the workstation to
connect to a gateway, the system password must match the system
password configured on the gateway.
The system password must be manually entered individually on each
workstation PC by entering this setting in the configuration tool residing
on that PC. This setting is only available when editing the live system.
Require Confirmation • Field Acknowledge Selecting ‘Yes’ causes a confirmation message to display before the
• Silence action is performed. (Default is “No”).
• Reset
• Manual Evacuation
• Enable/Disable
• Activate/Deactivate

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6.1 Windows Settings
The following table contains Windows settings that the user must make to ensure the software operates properly on their system.

Table 6.1 Windows Settings

Setting Type Setting Required Value

User Configured Settings: The user configures these settings as necessary to be compatible with their system.
Administrator Password Change the default Admin password to a unique
password (8 characters minimum, case sensitive).
IP Address Enter a valid IP Address if connecting to a LAN.
Time Zone Set the local time zone.
Daylight Savings Time Set as appropriate for the local area.
Display Resolution As recommended by the manufacturer.
Windows Update Refer to 6.1.1, “Disabling Automatic Updates -
Windows 10 Professional”.

6.1.1 Disabling Automatic Updates - Windows 10 Professional

Disable automatic Windows updates as follows:
1. With Windows running, press Windows key + R. The Run dialog box displays.
2. Enter gpedit.msc and click OK. The Local Group Policy Editor dialog displays.
3. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
4. In the Windows Update folder, double-click Configure Automatic Updates. The Configure Automatic Updates dialog displays.
5. Select the Enabled radio button.
6. In the Options pane, under “Configure automatic updating”, select 2 - Notify for download and notify for install from the
drop-down list.
7. Click OK.
6.1.2 Manual Windows Updates
While it is necessary to disable automatic Windows updates, it is recommended that Windows updates be manually downloaded at
regular intervals to ensure proper workstation operation.

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6.2 System Options Settings

The workstation settings described in this section are available from Menu > Configure > Options. These settings apply only to the
local workstation. Click Apply to save the settings.

6.2.1 General Tab

The General tab allows the Administrator to configure overall settings for workstation operations as described in the
following table.
Table 6.2 General Tab Settings

Setting Possible Settings Description

Event Label:
The event label is displayed in event lists throughout the workstation. The event label options are described below.
Network Label Description Display the network description (alias).
None Default. No label is displayed.
Node Label Description Display the node description (alias).
Address Display the system-assigned node address.
None Default. No label is displayed.
Point Label Description Default. Display the point description (alias).
Address Display the system-assigned point address.
None No label is displayed.
History Backup:
The external backup file is named with the date: YYYMMDD.HIS. History backup options are described below.
Automatically Backup Scheduled Activates the Backup Frequency field. Schedule history backup interval by
History number of days (1-62) or months (1-12).
When Full Default. History is backed up when the history database is full (2.5 million
entries).
General:
Options are described below.
Show Only Off-normal Yes Display only icons of points that are off normal. If there are no current events on
Devices the system, no points are visible in the graphics display.
No Default. Show all points regardless of state.
Auto-activate Next Yes Once the first event in the New Events pane is acknowledged, the next event
Event After automatically activates. The workstation plays any media files linked to the event.
Acknowledge
No Default. When the first event is acknowledged in the New Events pane, the next
event does not auto-activate.
Automatically Navigate Yes Default. Once an event reaches the top of the New Events list, the workstation
On Event navigates to the screen containing the device icon associated with the event.
No Do not automatically navigate to the screen with the off- normal event.
Show Navigation Icon Yes Default. Display the user-defined text below the navigation icons.
Labels
No Hide the user-defined text located below the navigation icons.
Show Background Yes Navigation icons “illuminate” to indicate a status change of points that are in the
Events on Navigation floorplan or nested floorplans for mapped background events.
Icons
No Default. Navigation icons do not illuminate.
Save Toner When Yes Causes the optional graphics printer to invert dark colors (i.e. black to white)
Printing when printing the floorplan. For optimum print quality, the floorplan background
should be set to black or white.
No The graphics printer will print screen as it appears on the workstation.
Fire Alarm Reminder Disabled The fire alarm reminder feature is not enabled.
4 hrs After the selected number of hours has passed, an on-screen reminder alerts the
or user that a system trouble has not been acknowledged.
24 hrs (Default is 24 hours.)

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Table 6.2 General Tab Settings (Continued)

Setting Possible Settings Description

CO Alarm Reminder Disabled The CO alarm reminder feature is not enabled.
4 hrs After the selected number of hours has passed, an on-screen reminder alerts the
or user that a system trouble has not been acknowledged.
24 hrs (Default is 24 hours.)
Supervisory Reminder Disabled The supervisory alarm reminder feature is not enabled.
4 hrs After the selected number of hours has passed, an on-screen reminder alerts the
or user that a system trouble has not been acknowledged.
24 hrs (Default is 24 hours.)
Trouble Reminder Disabled The trouble reminder feature is not enabled.
4 hrs After the selected number of hours has passed, an on-screen reminder alerts the
or user that a system trouble has not been acknowledged.
24 hrs (Default is 24 hours.)
Omit Control Point On, Yes Control Point Activations, Point Activations, and Zone Activations are not written
Point Active, and Zone to history.
On From History
No Default. Store these events in history.

6.2.2 User Features Tab

The User Features tab allows the Administrator to configure various user interactions as described in the following table.

Table 6.3 User Features Settings

Setting Possible Settings Description
Unacked Event Alarm Configuration:
This feature is used to automatically activate a user-defined macro if an alarm is present in the new event list for more than the
configured amount of time.
Use Unacked Event Yes Automatic Unacked Alarm Operation enabled.
Supervision
No Default. Automatic Unacked Alarm Operation disabled.
Unacked Event 3 - 60 minutes Amount of time before the user-defined macro is executed.
Timeout (Default is 3 minutes)
Macro Activated on Macro Name Select a macro from the drop-down list. Macros are configured in the workstation
Alarm configuration tool.
None Default. Do not activate a macro.
Security:
Inactivity Timeout 1-20 minutes Amount of time with no activity after which a user is automatically logged out.

0 Default. Do not automatically log out a user.

User Responses: 8 User-defined Enter text to be stored in history as responses to events. These are displayed
Responses when a user right-clicks on a floorplan icon.

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6.2.3 Event Printer Tab

The Event Printer tab allows the user to enable or disable the optional printer. A default output format and monitoring profile are
preconfigured for a local event printer. It is only necessary to enable the printer in Windows. The local event printer must be named
“Local Event Printer” through Windows. Consult Windows information for details about naming the printer. To modify the printer
configuration, a user-definable monitoring profile must be selected along with a user-definable output format. A sample event is
displayed using the selected output format. Settings are described in the following table.

Table 6.4 Event Printer Tab Settings

Setting Possible Settings Description

Event Printer:
The event printer settings are available only if a Windows printer is connected to the workstation. Click the fields below
the headings to display the options.
Enabled Yes Enable the connected event printer.
No Do not enable the connected event printer.
Monitoring Profile Default Use the system default monitoring profile.
User-defined Select a user-defined profile from the drop-down list. Refer to
Monitoring Profiles Figure 5.4.7 for additional information.
Output Format Default (Fire) Use the system default output format.
User-defined Output Select an output format from the drop-down list. Refer to 6.2.4, "Output
Format Tab" for additional information.
Sample Output:
Displays a sample of the output that will be printed using the settings selected above.

6.2.4 Output Tab

An output is the format of data that is sent to a local event printer. Once output formats are created and named, they appear on a list of
choices on the Event Printer tab. Output tab settings are described in the following table.

Table 6.5 Output Tab Settings

Setting Possible Settings Description

Buttons:
Add Format Click to display an output format name dialog box. Enter a unique output format
name and click OK. The name is displayed in the Output Formats list.
Delete Format Click to delete the output format selected in the Output Formats list. Click Yes in
response to the output format delete confirmation prompt.
• If the output format is NOT used in a printer setup, the selected output format
is deleted.
• If the output format IS used in a printer setup, a message displays indicating
that the output format cannot be deleted. In order to delete the format, the
setups using the format must be configured to use another output format or
be deleted.
Output Formats:
Available Fields • Action Lists the types of information that can be included in the selected output. Add
• Actual Time fields using any of the following methods:
• Card Facility Code • Select one at a time - Double click on the field name or single-click on a field
• Card Number name and then click on the single down-arrow button.
• Card Time • Select several (consecutive) - Click the first field name desired, press and
• Description hold the Shift key, and click the last field name. Then click the single
• Network Alias down-arrow button.
• Node Alias • Select several (not consecutive) - Click the first field name, press and hold
• Point Type the Ctrl key, and select the other desired fields. Then click the single
• Status down-arrow button.
• User Defined • Select all - Click the double down-arrow button.
Selecting “User Defined” activates the User Defined Messages field (see below).

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Table 6.5 Output Tab Settings (Continued)

Setting Possible Settings Description

Format Fields Selected Fields Displays the format fields configured for the output format highlighted in the
Output Formats field.
To remove fields from the output, double-click the field name or select the field
name and use the single-up arrow.
User Defined • Fire Active only when the “User Defined” output format is in the Available Fields list.
Messages: • CO Alarm Click the field to the right of the event status class label to enter/modify the
• Security message associated with each type of event.
• Supervisory The “Other” message is used for other events not included in the list.
• Trouble
• Disabled
• PreAlarm
• Other
• Advise
• Background

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7.1 Starting and Exiting the Workstation Application
Open the workstation application from Windows 10 as follows:
1. Click Start
2. Type “workstation” in the search field and press Enter or go to Start > All apps > Facilities Monitoring > Workstation.
3. Click the workstation application link in the search results window. The workstation application opens.
Only an Administrator can exit the workstation application by selecting Menu > File > Exit.

7.2 User Login and Log Out

The Administrator grants users workstation login and use privileges. When a user logs in, the user’s information is recorded in the
workstation history database and the user can perform workstation operations as allowed by the privileges. If another user logs in, the
software automatically logs out the previous user.

7.2.1 Login
Log in as follows:
1. In the workstation software application, open the login window in one of the following ways:
a. Go to Menu > File >Login.
b. Click Logged Out in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Select the desired user name in Available Users field.
3. Enter the password in the Password field.
4. Click OK. The name of the current user displays at the top-right corner of the screen.

7.2.2 Switching Users

Switch users as follows:
1. In the workstation software application, open the login window in one of the following ways:
a. Go to Menu > File >Login.
b. Click the current user’s name in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Select the new user’s name in the Available Users field.
3. Type the password in the Password field.
4. Click OK. The name of the new user displays at the top-right corner of the screen.

7.2.3 Log Out

Log out as follows:
1. In the workstation software application, open the login window in one of the following ways:
a. Go to Menu > File >Login.
b. Click the current user’s name in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Click Logout. The user is logged out, but the ONYXWorks system continues to be monitored according to the Logged-Out
Monitoring Profile setting established in the configuration tool (refer to Table 5.3).

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7.3 Workstation Screen Layout

The workstation main screen displays the ONYXWorks system as floor plans, point icons, informational labels, and real-time event
information in tabular/list form. The Administrator designs the floor plan using the configuration tool. The user selects the particular
area of the fire system to view.
The informational windowpanes displayed within the workstation screen can be customized by the Administrator. These panes can be
positioned anywhere on the screen, allowing the user to customize the display. Workstations configured to use dual monitors provide
additional space for display of these informational panes.
A default workstation display screen is shown in Figure 7.1. Each feature is described in Table 7.1.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11

12

13

14

Figure 7.1 Example Workstation Screen

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Table 7.1 Workstation Screen Descriptions

Item Feature Description

1 Menu Click to display available workstation sub-menus. Refer to 7.3.1, "Workstation Menus" for
additional information.
2 Ack/Block Ack Button Click to acknowledge an individual new event (Ack) or group of new events (Block Ack). The
button to be displayed is configured by the Administrator in the Options menu (Menu >
Configure > Options).
3 System Status Bar Displays the current status of the system. During events, the event status class indicator,
event status class color, and event command buttons/indicators are displayed. Refer to 7.5,
"When a New Event Occurs".
4 Open Windows Bar Displays a tab for each open workstation application window. Click tabs to display the
application windows. Hover over the tab and click the “X” to close the application.
5 Floor Plan Window The floor plan window displays a building floor plan as background with graphic elements
showing where devices and other features are located. It serves as the primary source for
visual feedback for the location of an off-normal event in the system. The floor plan window’s
title identifies which area of an system that is currently being displayed.
6 Graphic Element Includes device icons (shown), navicons, and labels that provide the user with important
system information. Refer to 7.3.2, "Graphic Elements" for additional information.
7 Tool Bar Previous Screen – Displays, in order, the floorplan screens that were viewed before the
currently displayed floor plan screen. Example: The user views screens 1, 3, 6, and 8. From
floorplan 8, with each click of this button, the user goes back, in order, one previously viewed
floorplan screen (e. g. screens 6 to 3 to 1).
Next Screen – Displays, in order, the next floorplan in a sequence of viewed floorplans.
Example: The user uses the previous screen button to go back from floorplan 8 to 6 to 3 to 1.
From floorplan 1, with each click of this button, the user advances, in order, one previously
viewed floorplan screen (e.g. screens 3 to 6 to 8).
Up One Level – Displays the next floor plan above the current floor plan in the navigation
tree hierarchy.
Print Current Screen – Prints the floor plan display to the currently selected printer.
Zoom In One Level – Increases the zoom of the floor plan display by 50% (ranges from
100% to 3700%).
Zoom Out One Level – Decreases the zoom of the floor plan display by 50% (ranges
from 100% to 3700%).
Zoom Full Image – Display current displayed floor plan at 100%.
8 Docked Panes Panes for various workstation functions can be docked along the side of the floorplan window
for easy access. These panes can be dragged to other screen locations. Hover over the pane
label and click the “X” to close the pane.
9 Current User Displays the name of the current user. Left-click the user name to log out or change users.
10 Event Status Class Icons represent each event status class except those that have been configured to be hidden
Column via the configuration tool. The icons are normally gray, but when there is an event, the icon
displays in its configured event status class color along with the number of active events of
that class. Click the icon to display a tabular list of all the points currently in that status. Click
the Print button to print the displayed event list at the local printer (if installed). Refer to 7.3.5,
"Event Status Class Icons".
11 Overview Pane Displays the user’s location on the currently displayed workstation floor plan. A red rectangle
indicates the area currently being viewed. The red rectangle can be clicked and dragged for
repositioning the viewing area. This pane is helpful when a zoom-in scale is selected for the
workstation floor plan. The overview pane does not display graphic elements.
12 Navigation Tree Pane Displays the ONYXWorks system in a structured hierarchy form similar to Microsoft’s
Windows Explorer. Refer to 7.3.3, "Navigation Pane".
13 New Events Pane Displays a list of newly reported events on the network. Events remain on the list until they
have been acknowledged at the workstation. Events acknowledged at the fire panel remain
on this list followed by an “Acked” notation until acknowledged at the workstation. Refer to
7.3.4, "Events Panes".
14 Acknowledged Events Displays a list of events acknowledged by the current user. Events remain on this list until the
Pane event is cleared.

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7.3.1 Workstation Menus

The following table describes the menus associated with the ONYXWorks Workstation application. To view the menus, click Menu
located at the top-left of the screen (see Figure 7.1).

Table 7.2 Workstation Menus

Menu Sub-Menu Description
File Login Opens the login window for user login/logout.
Add History Entry Allows the user to manually add an entry into the system history database.
Print Events Appears only if the workstation detects an installed Windows printer. Allows the user to print
a tabular list of local events.
Launch Applications Opens the workstation and any PC gateway for which the USB key is configured (e.g. NFN
Gateway and Receivers Gateway).
Back Up System Data When the destination of the backup is located on a drive that is accessed across the
Ethernet network, the drive must be mapped to the workstation PC using the Windows
drive mapping function.

Upon initiating this procedure, the user must select or create a folder (C:\Facilities
Monitoring\Backup is the default) and a “.dat” file that is used to identify the backup.

In most situations, it is most practical to back up the fire system database to the default
folder, using the same “.dat” file, after each editing session and then archive to external
media.

CAUTION: If a second backup file is saved to an existing backup folder, both “.dat” files
remain, but the newer backup overwrites the data for the existing one. Do not save backup
system data to a folder which contains existing backup data that needs to be saved.
Restore System Data This procedure is only available when all fire system applications are shut down.

This workstation command provides the Administrator with the option to restore a database
created with the Backup System Data command. The operation prompts the user to select
the location and folder in which the system data is to be stored.
Compact and Repair This operation recovers dead space in the database and reconstructs the index file.
System Data
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not perform this operation unless instructed to do so by
Technical Services.
Import System Data Does not apply.
Export System Data To Does not apply.
All Workstations
Exit Allows the Administrator to exit the workstation application.
View History Opens the History window where the user can view, back up, and clear system history.
Automatic backup settings are made on the Options window’s General tab.
System Explorer Opens the System Explorer window displaying a Windows-type navigation tree showing
local system layout. Clicking on a navigation tree label displays additional details. Provides
a system search function.
Background Activations This option is only displayed when the Background event icon is hidden via the Status
Classes window in the configuration tool. Click this option to display a list of background
activations.
Walk Test Points Displays a list of points currently being tested in walk test mode showing time/date, node
label, type, network, status, and description.
Security Log Displays only if an Administrator is logged in. Displays a chronological log of certain
workstation events considered important for cybersecurity purposes. Refer to 6.7, "Security
Log" for additional information.
Overview Displays the Overview pane on the workstation screen.
Navigation Tree Displays the Navigation Tree pane on the workstation screen.
New Events Displays the New Events pane on the workstation screen.

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Table 7.2 Workstation Menus (Continued)

Menu Sub-Menu Description
View Acknowledged Events Displays the Acknowledged Events pane on the workstation screen.
(Continued) Floorplan Displays system floorplan view on the workstation screen. The floorplan is configured using
the configuration tool.
Macros Displays the Macros pane on the workstation screen from which authorized users can
activate macros.
Restore Default Layout Restores the workstation screen to its default layout.
Note: An alternate method is to right-click the workstation icon in the Windows task bar and
select “Restore Default Layout.”
Configure Launch Configuration Launches the ONYXWorks Configuration Tool application.
Tool
Monitoring Profiles Opens the Monitoring Profile window where authorized users can activate/deactivate
monitoring profiles configured in the configuration tool.
Options Opens the Options window that allows the user to configure local workstation settings.
Refer to 4.3, "System Options Settings".
Help About Opens a splash screen that displays information about the ONYXWorks Workstation
application (version, language, legal information, etc.).
Secure Windows Opens a document describing how to disable and enable the ability of the user to access
the windows taskbar and use keyboard shortcuts (e.g. Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
Generate Local Machine Generates a report about the computer and installed software. It includes PC hardware and
Report operating system information, key information and software versions.
Advanced Diagnostics Used for informational/diagnostic purposes.

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7.3.2 Graphic Elements

Graphic elements provide information to the user about different features displayed on the workstation screen and allows the user
navigate between different areas of the fire system. They are added to the floorplan and configured using the workstation configuration
tool (refer to 5.4.3, "Configuration Tool Layout"). If configured to do so, a descriptive point label displays above the icon. Typical
graphic elements are described in the following table.

Table 7.3 Graphic Element Descriptions

Type Example Description

Point Icons Point icons represent a physical, addressable device on the system.
Examples of point icons are fire panels and fire detection devices. If
the point’s status becomes off-normal, its icon flashes in the color of
the event status class.
A paper clip symbol ( ) indicates that there is linked media
associated with the device that can be accessed by right-clicking the
icon.
Left-clicking on a point icon displays additional point information.
Right-clicking on a point icon displays command options. Refer to
7.3.2.2, "Point Right-Click Command Options".
Navigation Icons Navigation icons (navicons) represent a method to navigate between
workstation floor plan areas to find points or an event. Navicons
change color to match the off-normal event that is reported to the
workstation. Click on the colored navicon to navigate to the location of
the event.
Macro Buttons Authorized users can click on a macro button to activate a configured
macro in the workstation system. Refer to 5.4.5, "Macros"for
additional information.

Information Labels Clicking an information label displays information about a feature on

the workstation floorplan. A paper clip symbol ( ) indicates that
there is linked media associated with the label that can be accessed
by right-clicking the icon.
Audio Button In ONYXWorks Lite, an audio button can be configured using the
configuration tool, and the button will be visible on the floorplan, but it
will not operate.

7.3.2.1 Linked Media

Linked media provides important information during monitoring such as a photograph, text document, video, or a sound clip. Linked
media can be associated with point icons and information labels using the configuration tool. It is identified with a paper clip symbol
( ) next to a graphic element. An example would be to provide firefighters with a list of hazardous materials stored on-site.
Several types of media files may be linked to the node/point. One of each type media can be used. Linked media may include the
following:
• A text file to give specific information or instructions to the user (.TXT,*.RTF).
• A graphic image (.BMP,*.GIF,*.JPG,*.PNG).
• A sound file providing audible information or instructions (.WAV).
• A video file (.AVI).
•
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7.3.2.2 Point Right-Click Command Options

Factory-defined and Administrator-assigned control commands are available for all point icons. The commands are accessed by
right-clicking on the icon or its navigation tree label.
Control commands are available only when the user has a node control and security profile that allows it. Node control is signified by the
presence of a flag icon ( ) next to the icon. Only one workstation can control any single system device at a given time. Taking control
of a device removes control from the previous supervisor of that device.
Addressable devices have right-click menus that provide the user with a list of available device-specific command options, The choices
that display depend on the type of device, the situation, and the user’s security permissions. If the option is grayed out with the text
“Control Required” next to it, it indicates that the workstation does not have control of the device.
The following table describes default right-click features and command options:

Table 7.4 Default Node/Point Right-Click Options

Option/Feature Description
Point Description The top line of the menus displays the device description designated by the
Administrator or read from a panel on the system.
Enter User Response Allows the user to select from a drop-down list of default or user-created responses.
These options provide the user the means to report various conditions and
operations related to a node/point. Default responses are as follows:
• Dispatched Personnel To Investigate
• Response Personnel on Scene
• Device Undergoing Test
• Device Testing Completed
• Contacted System Contractor
• Faulty Device
• Replaced Device
• Preventative Maintenance
• Custom - User can create a customized response.
History of Device Opens the History window that displays the history information relating to the
selected device.
Clear Event Only active when the point is in an off-normal condition. Deletes the event from the
workstation and the event is removed from the event list.
View... (Text, Picture) or If the device icon has a paper clip symbol ( ) displayed next to it, a choice to view
Play... (Audio, Video) or display the media displays in the list of choices.

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7.3.3 Navigation Pane

The navigation pane displays the ONYXWorks system in a structured, hierarchical format. Figure 7.2 describes navigation pane
features.

Item Feature Description

1 Pane Operator = Close Pane (hover cursor over a title bar to view)
Buttons = Maximize Pane (displays when pane is floating)
= Restore Pane (displays when pane is maximized)

2 Title Bar Name of the pane. Use as a handle for moving the pane.

3 Level Indicator Box Click “+” to expand the level.

Click “–” to collapse the level.
Right-click the box to expand all or collapse all levels.

4 Navigation Tree Hierarchical structure of the fire system (buildings, floors, etc.). The
currently displayed location is underlined in blue.

5 Pane Boundaries Click, hold, and drag (up-down, left-right) to change the pane size.

Figure 7.2 Navigation Pane Overview

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7.3.4 Events Panes

The New Events and Acknowledged Events panes provide event information to the workstation user. They display by default when the
workstation application is opened.
When an event is reported to the workstation, its label displays in the New Events pane with a corresponding event status class colored
indicator. An audible alarm also sounds at the workstation.
Once an event is acknowledged, the event either moves to the Acknowledged Events pane or is removed from the workstation. The event
is cleared from the Acknowledged Events pane when the alarm or trouble condition is no longer present.
1 2 3

Item Feature Description

1 Title Bar Pane title. Use as a handle for moving the pane.

2 Event Count Number of events that are currently active.

3 Pane Operator = Close Pane (hover cursor over a pane title bar to view)
Buttons = Maximize Pane (displays when pane is floating)
= Restore Pane (displays when pane is maximized)

4 Event Label Label with event status class and point information as configured in the
configuration tool.

5 Event Status Class Displays the configured event status class color if the workstation has node
Indicator control of the point.

6 Column Boundary Click, hold, and drag to the right to widen the entire column of docked
panes. Drag all the way to the right to view tabular information about new
and acknowledged events.

7 Pane Boundary Click, hold, and drag up or down to change the vertical pane size.

Figure 7.3 Event Pane Features

7.3.4.1 New Events Pane

The following may occur when new events are received:
• If the event is acknowledged at the panel, “Acked” will be displayed prefixing the event in the New Events list.
• If the workstation has node control of the point, a small flag icon will appear to the left of the event label.
• If the event is unreliable (meaning it was reported while a gateway or node was in fault), an asterisk (*) is displayed prefixing the
event.
• If there is linked media configured for the point, a small paper clip symbol appears to the left of the event label.

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7.3.4.2 New Events Buttons and Indicators

Buttons and indicators display in the system status bar the top of the workstation screen to allow the user to respond to, and obtain
information about, new events reported to the workstation. These buttons and indicators are described in the following table.

Table 7.5 New Events Buttons and Indicator Definition

Button Description
Displays only in Canada Protected Premises Control Unit (PPCU) modes. Available to users with point control and
evacuate permissions. Allows the user to initiate an alarm signal to every node on the network.
Alarm
Signal

Displays only in Canada PPCU modes. Available to users with point control and silence permissions. Displays only
when a two-stage alarm is in the first stage. Prevents the device from going into second-stage alarm.

Displays only in Canada PPCU modes. Displays only when the alarm signal has been canceled for a device in the first
stage of a two-stage alarm.

Available to all users with client control. Acknowledges the most recent event.

Ack

Available to users with client control. Available in PPCU mode when enabled (Menu > Configure > Options),
acknowledges all new events at one time.
Block Ack

Displays in PPCU mode. Also displays when mass notification activations are present. Silences all audible alarms.

Silence In PPCU mode, it causes the Audibles Silenced button (see below) to display that when clicked, opens a list of the
silenced fire panels.

Audibles Silenced - Displays when any panel on the network has been silenced. Available to all users. When clicked,
it opens a list of all silenced fire panels.

Displays in all Canadian modes when a panel has automatically silenced itself.

Audibles Auto
Silenced

Displays only in PPCU mode. Available to users with point control and reset permissions. Sends a reset command to
the panels.
Reset

Displays only in PPCU mode when Mass Notification mode is set to Higher Than Fire. If a mass notification alarm is
active, this icon will display to notify the user that all fire monitoring has been suppressed due to the MN alarm.
Fire
Suppressed

Displays only in Canada PPCU+DCC mode. Available to users with point control. It requests control of the fire network.
? Once the workstation is in control, it can send commands to the panels.
Request
Control

Displays only in Canada PPCU+DCC mode when the Workstation has full control of the fire network.

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Table 7.5 New Events Buttons and Indicator Definition (Continued)

Button Description
Displays only in Canada PPCU+DCC mode when the Workstation has control of some, but not all, panels on the fire
network.

Displays only in Canada PPCU+DCC mode when the workstation has no control of the fire network.

Displays in PPCU mode with mass notification enabled. Available to users with point control and silence permissions.
Displays when the workstation has partial control of the network. Sending the silence command only silences the
panels for which the workstation has control.

Displays in PPCU mode with mass notification enabled. Available to users with point control and reset permissions.
Mass notification events and supervisories clear and any fire event silenced by the mass notification alarm becomes
unsilenced.

Displays when mass notification activations are present on the network. If a mass notification page is in progress when
the MNS reset button is clicked, the mass notification alarm returns. If a device with an equal or higher priority is
paging, the workstation is blocked from control.
Priority for mass notification devices is as follows, highest to lowest:
• ACU - Autonomous Control Unit
• Local Operating Console (LOC)
• Command and Control Station (CCS). The workstation is considered a CCS.
Displays in PPCU mode with mass notification enabled when a mass notification event is present on the system.
Available to users with point control and reset permissions. Displays when the workstation has partial control of the
network. Sending the reset command only resets the panels for which the workstation has control. Mass Notification
events and supervisories clear and any fire event silenced by the mass notification alarm becomes unsilenced.

Displays in PPCU mode with mass notification enabled when there are no mass notification events on the system.
Available to users with point control and reset permissions. Displays when the workstation has partial control of the
network. Sending the reset command only resets the panels for which the workstation has control.

Displays in PPCU mode with mass notification enabled. Displays when the workstation has partial control of the
network. Sending the acknowledge command only acknowledges the event if the workstation has control of the panel.

Displays in PPCU mode with mass notification enabled. Displays when workstation has partial control of the network.
Sending the block acknowledge command only acknowledges the panels for which the workstation has control.

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7.3.5 Event Status Class Icons

The event status class icons (grayed out when there are no events) display in the configured status class color when an event is reported
to the workstation. Certain icons may be hidden if so configured by the administrator in the configuration tool (Graphics > Status
Classes). If an event status class is hidden, it comes in as Other. The numbers in the circles indicate how many events of that status have
been reported. The affected icon remains highlighted until all off-normal conditions have been resolved.

Table 7.6 Event Status Class Icon Definition

Can Be
Type Example Definition
Hidden?
Fire Yes Events issued by fire protection related devices such as pull-stations,
smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems.

CO Alarm Yes Events issued by carbon monoxide detection devices on the system.

Security Yes Events issued by security related devices such as motion detectors,
glass break detectors, and door contacts.

Supervisory Yes Alarms that are special alarms to indicate action that has functionally
disabled a key device (for either fire protection or security). An
example of this is the event generated if the water valve is shut off for
a sprinkler system.

Trouble Yes Events that indicate a functional problem with a device on the
network. Examples of trouble events include a device or workstation
going off-line, a battery low or no power event, a dirty head on a
smoke detector, etc.

Disabled Yes Events that indicate disabled points on the system.

Other No Other events such as mass notification alarms.

Advise No A condition that is an administrative event. This is not a life-safety or

security event, but an internal warning of a condition that may need
attention, such as the history database reaching the maximum
number of entries.

Background Yes The backgrounds status class contains events which do not appear in
the New or Acked event lists. These events are panel dependent, but
may include output device activations.

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7.4 Repositioning Windows

7.4.1 Overview
Administrators can customize the location of workstation windows by relocating them from their default positions as follows:
• Click and drag the window title bar to its new location and drop it into position. The window floats over the screen.
• Use the docking guide to dock the window in relation to another window on the screen.
To reset the workstation screen to show its default layout, go to Menu > View > Restore Default Layout.

7.4.2 Using the Docking Guide

The docking guide allows the Administrator to relocate a workstation window in relation to another window. Operate the docking guide
as follows:
1. Click and drag the window’s title bar out of position. The docking guide displays.
2. Continue dragging the window over the window to which it will be docked (destination window).
3. Hover the cursor over the docking guide in one of the positions described in Figure 7.4. A blue outline displays where the
window will be docked in relation to the destination window.
4. Release the mouse button. The moved window is docked into its new position.

3 5

4
f

Item Description

1 Docks the window above the destination window.

2 Docks the window on top of the destination window. Creates

a tab group with the destination window.

3 Docks the window to the left of the destination window.

4 Docks the window below the destination window.

5 Docks the window to the right of the destination window.

Figure 7.4 Window Docking Guide

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7.5 When a New Event Occurs

When an event is reported to the workstation, the actions described in Figure 7.5 simultaneously occur. In addition, a sound is emitted
annunciating the event.
1

4 6

Item Description

1 System Status Bar displays the event icon of the highest priority event. Event
command buttons/indicators are displayed.

2 Event Status Class Column displays event icon(s) of new events. Number of
devices in alarm for each event status class is shown. If the event icon has been
configured to be hidden via the configuration tool, the Other event icon will activate.
Refer to 7.3.5, "Event Status Class Icons"

3 Red box in Overview Pane indicates the location of event on the floorplan.

4 Navigation Pane displays the location of the event in a navigation tree with its event
status class color indicator next to the label. Refer to 7.3.3, "Navigation Pane".

5 New Events Pane displays the device’s event label with its event status class color
indicator. Refer to 7.3.4, "Events Panes".

6 The icon for the device in alarm displays event status class color. Animation
indicates the highest priority alarm.

Figure 7.5 Example - Fire Event in Progress (PPCU Mode)

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7.6 Look-Ahead Enable Feature

The Look-ahead enable feature is available only on systems using NFS2-3030 panels. This feature alerts Administrators and users with
point control privileges if a disabled point or disabled monitor module they are attempting to enable is in active alarm. Details of this
feature are described in the following table.

Table 7.7 Look-Ahead Enable

Location Action Result

Floorplan Detector Right-click the icon and • If point is not active - Point is enabled.
and Monitor Module select “Enable Point If Not • If point is active - Point is not enabled. An Advise event displays. Right-click
Icons Active”. the event status class icon to view the event details.
Floorplan Macro Click the button to execute • If no points are affected by the macro are active, the macro is executed.
Buttons the macro. • If a point affected by the macro is active, an Advise event displays for the
point. The macro will still run on all non-active points.
Workstation Macros Click the macro label to
Right-click the Advise event status class icon to view the event details.
Window execute the macro.
Note: The macro must be configured for “Enable if not Active/Disable” in the
Multi-Function field in the configuration tool (Monitor > Macros).
Network Explorer Right-click the point label • If point is not active - Point is enabled.
and select “Enable Point If • If point is active - A pop-up message displays saying the point is not enabled
Not Active”. because it is active.

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8.1 Workstation Database Backup and Restore
8.1.1 Backing Up the Database
Backing up the workstation database is recommended before making any modifications to prevent inadvertent data loss. Back up the
database as follows:
1. In the workstation application, go to Menu > File > Backup System Data.
2. Browse to the location where the backup files are to be stored (such as a USB flash drive).
3. Create a new folder to hold the backup files and folders.
4. Enter a file name for the backup database in the File name field and then click Save.

8.1.2 Restoring a Backed-Up Database

Restore backed-up database files on the workstation as follows:
1. Shut down all fire system applications, including gateways.
2. In the workstation application, go to Menu > File > Restore System Data. The Restore System Data dialog box opens.
3. Click Yes to verify all other applications have been closed. The Open dialog box opens.
4. Browse to the backed-up database folder (created in 8.1.1, "Backing Up the Database") and click the data file (*.dat) to select
it.
5. Click Open. The backed up fire system database is restored.
6. Verify the database was correctly restored.

8.2 History Window

8.2.1 Overview
The History window allows the user to view all of the events that are currently stored in the workstation history database. The user can
view this information in either an Event Grid or a System View screen format. A set of filters can be applied to the list of events shown
to allow the user to view specific event status classes, points, and events for specific dates.
The events list can be the current history database or a history database that was previously backed-up and stored in an archive on the
workstation PC.
To access the History window in the ONYXWorks application, go to Menu >View > History. By default the Event Grid screen is
displayed.

8.2.2 Back-up History Database

The history database is backed up at an interval set by the Administrator using the Menu > Configure > Options menu in the
workstation application (refer to 6.2.1, "General Tab"). Open a back-up history database as follows:
1. Open the History window.
2. Go to File > Open Database. The Select Database dialog box displays.
3. Double-click on the desired history database (.HIS). The back-up history database opens.
To return to the current most recent database, close and then reopen the History window.

8.2.3 Viewing the History Window

The History window may open within the screen area allowed for the floorplan and be too small in size to clearly view the information.
To maximize the view of the History window do the following:
• Reduce the size of, or close, windows on the screen, or
• Undock the window from its default position and click the full screen button ( ) at the top-right corner of the window, or
• For dual monitor configured workstations, drag the window to another monitor and maximize.
Use the scroll bars to view any data columns not visible in the window.

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8.2.4 Event Grid Screen

A typical Event Grid screen is shown in Figure 8.1 and is described in Table 8.1.
1 2 3 4 5

6 7
Figure 8.1 Event Grid Screen

Table 8.1 Event Grid Screen Features

Item Feature Description

1 Menu Bar Refer to Table 8.2 for descriptions.

2 Filters Pane Toggle this pane on/off via the View menu.
Queries - Click the down arrow to view a list of available saved queries. Refer to
8.2.5, "Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Queries" for additional information.
Location:
• Point Tab - Navigation tree is displayed as nodes and points on the network.
• Screen Tab - Navigation tree is displayed as screens on the network.
Applied Filters - Displays the currently applied data filters or queries.

3 Record Viewer Toggle this pane on/off via the View menu. Displays the icon for the device type with
its unique device label and the color of its event status class. Includes these tabs:

Event Tab - Displays event information for the device selected in the grid.
Point Tab - Displays network, node, and point information for the device selected in
the grid.
Screen Tab - Displays a hierarchical map of the selected device’s location on the
network using workstation screen name. Includes the option to view child screens.
Statistics Tab:
• SeqNo - The numerical order of the event on the event grid.
• Event Count of Point - Number of events logged for the selected point.
• Last Event on Point - The date and time the last event occurred for the
selected point.

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Table 8.1 Event Grid Screen Features (Continued)

Item Feature Description

4 Event Grid Displays an event list using filters applied by the user.
Columns available to display may include the following. Information displayed varies
on the event and point type.
• Event Status Class Indicator (in configured color)
• Status Label
• ACK - A check mark indicates that the event was acknowledged.
• Received Time Local - When event message was received (Local Time)
• Actual Time Local - When event occurred (Local Time)
• Actual Time UTC - When event occurred (Universal Coordinated Time)
• Action Description - The action taken by the user.
• Analog Information
• Card Information
• Seq No - Event sequence number in the workstation history database.
• Event Description
• Network Description
• Node Type
• Network Number
• Node Address
• Node Alias
• Point Address
• Point Alias
• Point Type
• Point Description
• Status Class - (Normal, Advise, Trouble, Other, etc.)
• Screen (device’s workstation screen location)
- Change the order of a column by dragging the heading to its desired location.
- Resize a column by hovering between column headings until a horizontal arrow
( ) displays and then dragging to the desired width.
For additional column and row display options, refer to Table 8.3.

5 Window Buttons - Minimize - Click to minimize the window. Only visible when the window is not
docked with another window.
- Full Screen - Click to maximize the size of the window. Only visible when the
window is not docked with another window.

- Close - Closes the window.

6 Information Bar Displays the number of records currently displayed.

7 Export Button Allows the user to export the historical data as a comma delimited (.csv) file.

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Table 8.2 Event Grid Screen Menus

Menu Description
File • Open Database - Allows the user to open a previously saved event history database.
• Print Displayed Records - Opens a print dialog box which provides options for printing of the
event grid.
• Export to Delimited Text - Allows the user to export the historical data as a comma delimited
(.csv) file.
• Back Up And Clear History Database - Backs up the current history file and clears the Event
and System view grids.
View • Refresh - Refreshes the event list to include the most recent events received.
• System - Opens the System View screen (8.2.6, "System View Screen") that shows how the
events displayed by the History window are distributed over the fire system. This view option
is only available when the Event Grid view is displayed.
• Select Columns To Show - Opens a dialog box from which the user can select which
informational columns appear in the event grid.
• Show All Columns - Displays all columns. (Clicking this option also automatically checks all
the boxes in the Select Columns To Show dialog box.)
• Resize All Columns - Automatically resizes all displayed columns to the width of either the
column heading or the longest entry of any cell in the column; whichever is wider.
• Record Viewer - Toggles display of the Record Viewer. With the Record Viewer displayed,
click an item from the event list to select it, and then click a record viewer tab (Event, Point,
Screen, or Statistics) to view that type of information about the selected event.
• Filters - Toggles display of the Filters pane on the left side of the event list.
Note: Hiding the filter pane does not hide any events.
Filter • Time/Date - Allows the user to filter the events by time or date as follows:
• Time - Select whether the times displayed are Actual Time Local, Actual Time UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time), or Received Time Local. The events displayed fall within the
specified time range as calculated by the selected time scheme.
• Filter By- Options include Today, Yesterday, This Month, Number of Previous Days, and
Date Range.
• Event Status - Allows the user to filter the events by event status class.
• Save Current Query - Allows the user to name and save the current query for later use. The
name of the saved query is added to the Queries drop-down list in the Filters pane.
Note: To use an already-saved query, select the query name from the drop down list under
the Queries heading in the pane to the left of the event grid.
• Clear All Filters - Removes all filters and shows all recorded events in the event grid.
• Rename Selected Query - Displays only if a query is displayed in the Queries field. Allows
renaming of the query displayed in the Queries field.
• Delete Selected Query - Displays only if a query is displayed in the Queries field. Deletes the
query appearing in the Queries field.

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Table 8.3 Event Grid Column and Row Options

Option Type Description

Column Right-click on a column heading to display the following options:
• Hide Column - Temporarily hides the selected data column. The column itself is not
deleted, only hidden.
• Select Columns to Show - Opens a dialog box that allows the user to select the columns
that are displayed.
• Show All Columns - Removes all previously applied column data filters so that all columns
display.
• Resize Column - Resizes the width of the selected column such that any hidden text is
displayed.
• Resize All Columns - Resizes the width of all displayed columns such that any hidden text
is displayed.
Left-click on a column heading and click the up/down arrows ( ) to sort the column in
ascending/descending order.
Row Right-click on any row to display the following options:
• Filter By Selection - Allows the Administrator to display all records according to the event
and column that was right-clicked on.
• Filter Excluding Selection - Allows the Administrator to exclude displaying all records
according to the event and the column that was right-clicked on.
• Filter For - Displays a dialog box which allows the Administrator to filter for a specific word
or phrase using keywords and/or the wild card character (%).
• Clear All Filters - Allows the Administrator to return the History window to the factory
default filters. Once this option has been chosen, all filters are lost unless they were saved
using the “Save Current Query” command.
• Show If Greater Than Or Equal To - Only displays when time-related data in a row is
selected. Allows event filtering by the data in the Received Time Local column. Only events
occurring at the same time and after the selected event are displayed.
• Show If Less Than Or Equal To - Only displays when time-related data in a row is
selected. Allows event filtering by the data in the Received Time Local column. Only events
occurring at the same time and before the selected event are displayed.
• History of Device - Displays the history for the device on the selected row.

8.2.5 Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Queries

Create a query in the Event Grid screen as follows:
1. Set the desired filters using the Filter menu. The applied filters display in a hierarchical format in the Filters pane.
2. Go to Filter > Save Current Query. The Save Query dialog box displays.
3. Enter a unique name for the query and click OK. The query name appears in the Queries drop-down list.
Rename a query as follows:
1. Select the query to be renamed from the Queries drop-down list in the Filters pane.
2. Go to Filter > Rename Selected Query. The Rename Query dialog box displays.
3. Change the name of the query in the field provided and click OK.
Delete a query as follows:
1. Select the query to be deleted from the Queries drop-down list in the Filters pane.
2. Go to Filter > Delete Selected Query. The query is removed from the list of available queries.

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8.2.6 System View Screen

The System View screen (Figure 8.2) allows the user to view the system status and history at a glance in a tabular format. Features are
described in Table 8.4. If not already displayed, go to View > System in the Event Grid screen menu bar.
1 2 3

Figure 8.2 System View Screen

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Table 8.4 System View Screen Features

Item Feature Component Description

1 Menu Bar File • Open Database - Open a previously saved event history database.
• Back Up And Clear History Database - Backs up the current history file and
clears the System View and Event View grids.

View • Refresh - Refreshes the screen to include the most recent information.
• Event Grid - Displays the Event Grid screen.
2 Event List Displays system event history as filtered by the settings in the Device Report dialog
box. Columns include a system navigation tree, event count, and the date and time
of the most recent event.
Double-clicking a row brings up the Event Grid view for that node or point.
3 Statistics Pane The statistics pane provides summaries of events on the network as filtered by the
setting in the Device Report dialog box.
Status Displays the total number of events of each event status class (by icon) and the date
Summary and time of the most recent occurrence.
Most Active Displays the location (network, node, point) of the ten most active points in the
Points current history database.
4 Create a New Displays the Device Report dialog box where the user can set filters.
Report Button
Start Time Click the calendar icon to select the start date of the report.
End Time Click the calendar icon to select the end date of the report.
Tree View Allows the user to select how the navigation tree is shown on the screen.
• Points - Displays the event list in navigation tree format as points and nodes on
the network. Nodes and points are alphanumerically listed.
• Screen - Displays the event list in navigation tree format by location on
workstation screens.
Show points • Yes - Points with no events are displayed.
with no events • No - Points with no events are not displayed (default).
Event Filter Check the checkboxes for the types of events to display in the event list.
Settings

8.3 System Explorer Searches

The System Explorer allows the user to search for and locate system devices as follows:
1. In the workstation application, go to Menu > View > System Explorer. The System Explorer window opens.
2. Click inside the Search field and type the search text. As the search term is entered, results matching the term are displayed in
tabular format under Point, Point Type, and Description headings.
3. If the device is associated with an icon on the system floorplan, double-clicking the desired search result causes the
workstation to auto-navigate to, and center, the icon in the floorplan window.
4. Click the ‘X’ in the upper-right corner of the window to close the System Explorer.

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8.4 Key Upgrade Utility

8.4.1 Overview
Every workstation is shipped with an internal USB key. This key is programmed to allow certain products and features available for the
network monitoring system to function on that workstation. A USB key upgrade is required when a new feature is desired. An upgrade
code must be obtained from Customer Service in order to upgrade the key.

8.4.2 Upgrade Procedure

Upgrade the USB key as follows:
1. Exit the workstation software application (Menu > File > Exit).
2. Click the Windows Start button and type Key Upgrade Utility in the search field.
3. Click Key Upgrade Utility in the search results. The Key Upgrade window displays.
4. Type the code into the Upgrade Code field.
5. Click the Upgrade button. A success message displays.
6. Close the success message. The fields in the window (refer to Table 8.5) reflect the upgrade.
7. Click Exit to close the window.
8. Start the workstation software application.
Table 8.5 Key Upgrade Window Fields

Field Description
Installation Name This is typically a default site name. It is not recommended, but the name can be changed by
typing a new name into the field.
Registered To This is typically a default site name. It is not recommended, but the name can be changed by
typing a new entry into the field.
Serial # Displays the serial number of the USB key (different from the authorization code).
Products Column Displays the applications that the customer is licensed to use by the key.
Features Column Displays a list of workstation features that the customer is licensed to use by the key.
Upgrade Code Text field for entering the upgrade code provided by Technical Support.

8.5 Walk Test Utility

8.5.1 Overview
The walk test utility allows the user to capture and record information received during testing of points on the system monitored by the
workstation. When a panel is put into walk test mode, all events generated at the panel are sent to the workstation as "test" events. The
events created are logged in a Walk Test Point List and in the workstation history database, but are not reported as actual alarms. The
walk test utility is available on the following FACPs:
• NFS-320
• NFS-640
• NFS2-640
• NFS-3030
• NFS2-3030
With the exception of system trouble events, a walk test cannot be conducted while a workstation has active alarms.

8.5.2 Walk Test Procedure

The walk test is performed with the workstation in floorplan view with no active alarms. Perform a walk test as follows:
1. If not already open, open Network Explorer as follows:
a. Display a menu of options using one of the following methods:
• Using the workstation navigation tree, select a floorplan level containing the device to be tested. Then,
right-click on a device icon in the floorplan.
• Right-click on any event in the New Events or Acknowledged Event windows.
b. Select Network Explorer. The Network Explorer window displays.

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2. In the Panels pane, right-click on the node to be tested and select Walk Test. The Walk Test window displays (see Figure 8.3).
.

Figure 8.3 Walk Test Screen

3. Configure the walk test using the options described in the following table. For NFS-3030 and NFS2-3030 panels, select the
desired test target from the options displayed.

Table 8.6 Walk Test Options

Feature Option Description

Walk Test Mode Basic Default. The walk test is performed with tracking events. Logic equations
do not trigger.
Select this option when testing devices individually.
Advanced An audible walk test is performed with latching events. Logic equations
trigger.
Select this option when testing devices and their associated logic
equations.
Test The available test target options depend on the type of panel under test.
All Points Default. Select to test all points on the node.
Loop Click the tab and select the checkboxes for the loop(s) on the node to test.
Detector Click the tab and use the up/down arrows to specify the loop and point
address of the detector to test.
Example: For a detector at L01D010, set the loop to ‘1’ and set the point
address to ‘10’.
General Zones Available only when Basic mode is selected. Click the tab and use the
up/down arrows to specify the network zone to test.
Start Button Click to start the walk test.

4. Click Start. A “walk test in progress...” message displays in the walk test screen. System troubles are displayed in the New
Events pane for each node currently undergoing walk test. The following table describes the on-screen buttons.

Table 8.7 Walk Test in Progress - Button Definitions

Feature Description
Stop Button Stops the walk test in progress.
Start Button Active after the walk test is stopped. Restarts the walk test in progress.
Previous Button Active after the walk test is stopped. Returns to the previous walk test screen.

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5. Create events for each device under test for the selected node.
Walk test events are listed in the walk test points list (refer to 8.5.3, "Walk Test Points List") and recorded in the workstation
history database (refer to 8.2, "History Window"). Filter the workstation history database for walk test events by selecting
Walk Test Events from the Queries drop-down list.

6. To take the node out of walk test, perform the following:

a. In Network Explorer, right-click the node under test in the Panels pane.
b. Select Walk Test. The Walk Test window with the “walk test in progress...” message displays.
c. Click the Stop button.
d. Right-click the label for the node under test in the Panels pane and select Reset.
7. If testing is complete, close the Network Explorer window.

8.5.3 Walk Test Points List

8.5.3.1 Overview
The walk test points list displays a maximum of 4000 test events before it overwrites the earliest record. It does not remove events if they
return to normal, so it is possible to have multiples of the same event on the same device displayed in the list. The user must manually
clear the list to remove the events.
Access the walk test points list by clicking Menu > View > Walk Test Points in the workstation main screen (refer to Table 5.1).

8.5.3.2 Features
Walk test points list features are described in Figure 8.4.
1 2 3

4 5 6

Item Description

1 Left-click on a column heading and click the up/down arrows ( ) to sort the column
in ascending/descending order.

2 Resize a column by hovering between column headings until a horizontal arrow

( ) displays and then dragging to the desired width.

3 Right-click within any column to view available filter options (see Table 8.8).

4 Removes all applied filters and causes all walk test events to be visible.

5 Removes all walk test points on the list.

6 Prints the current list at the local printer (if installed).

Figure 8.4 Walk Test Points List Features

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Table 8.8 Walk Test List Right-Click Data Filter Options

Option Description
Hide Column Temporarily hides the selected column. The column itself is not deleted; only hidden.
Show All Columns Removes all previously applied column data filters so that all columns and data display.
Filter By Selection Filters the event according to the event and column that was right-clicked.
Filter Excluding Filters the data to exclude displaying all records according to the event and the column that
Selection was right-clicked.
Filter For Displays a dialog box which allows the Administrator to filter for a specific word or phrase
using keywords and/or the wild card character (%).
Filter If Greater Only displays when time-related data in a row is selected. Allows event filtering by the data
Than Or Equal To in the Date/Time column. Only events occurring at the same time and after the selected
event are displayed.
Filter If Less Than Only displays when time-related data in a row is selected. Allows event filtering by the data
Or Equal To in the Time/Date column. Only events occurring at the same time and before the selected
event are displayed.

8.6 Security Log

Administrators are able to access the security log by going to View > Security Log. The log records the chronological history of such
events as the following:
• User login and logout
• User added and deleted
• New networks
• Deleted networks
• Changes to Monitoring Profiles
• Changes to Control Profiles
Clicking on the column headings changes the order of the information. The TimeStamp column sorts by date and time and the columns
containing text sort alphabetically.

Figure 8.5 Workstation Security Log

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 Section 9 System Architecture

9.1 Protected Premises Control Unit

In Protected Premises Control Unit (PPCU) mode, there must be one workstation and one NFN gateway (see Figure 9.1).
The NFN gateway must be installed on the same PC that is running the workstation software application. PPCU mode is to
be used on a dedicated fire protective signaling network only.
The following features are provided by the workstation as a Protected Premises Control Unit:
• Block acknowledge of troubles, supervisory, and security events
• Always requires an individual acknowledgment of alarms
• Display and Command Center (DCC)

Protected Premises Control Unit

UL-listed for Control

NFN Network

Workstation w/ PC Gateway

Figure 9.1 Example Protected Premises Control Unit Life Safety System

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 Appendix A Upgrades
A.1 Software Version 4 Upgrade Overview
When upgrading to software version 4, the following considerations apply:
• Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise 64-bit is required by version 4 of the workstation software.

A.2 Upgrading Systems with an Older PC

It is recommended that the existing PC running Windows 7 be either replaced with an appropriate Windows 10 PC or that the hard drive
be re-imaged. The steps for this upgrade are as follows:
1. Perform the procedure in 8.1.1, "Backing Up the Database" to back up the existing data.
2. Replace or re-image the workstation PC.
3. Perform the procedure 8.1.2, "Restoring a Backed-Up Database" to restore the data on the new PC.

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