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BACnet Gateway

Network Systems

General
The BACnet Gateway provides an interface between NOTI-
FIER’s fire panel network NOTI•FIRE•NET™ (version 4.0 and
higher) and a network using the BACnet/IP communication pro-
tocol. BACnet protocol is an American National Standard (ANSI/
ASHRAE 135-1995). With the Gateway interface, devices on
NOTI•FIRE•NET fire alarm control panels are represented as
BACnet objects to the BACnet client. The user subscribes to
Event Notification objects per FACP, and the BACnet device 6877cov.jpg
receives events from objects on the FACP as a result of this
subscription.
The BACnet Gateway can be connected to a stand-alone
ONYX® panel with an available network port, or it can be con-
nect to NOTI•FIRE•NET via the network port on any NCM-W/-F. BACnet Gateway
Connected to NOTI•FIRE•NET, each BACnet Gateway can sup- Board
port 15 nodes maximum or 15,000 objects. Multiple BACnet
Gateways can be used to interface with larger networks.
• BACnet Gateway is connected to the BACnet front end via a
Features standard RJ45 Ethernet connector (CN2).
• The BACnet Gateway assembly installs in one row of a
• Compatible with ONYX Series panels: NFS2-3030, NFS2- CAB-3 or CAB-4 Series cabinet using a CHS-4 or CHS-4L
640, NFS-320, NFS-3030, NFS-640. chassis. The BACnet Gateway, power supply, and PNET-1
• Compatible with NOTI•FIRE•NET devices: NFS2-3030, surge suppressor are installed on a BACnet Gateway/Power
NFS2-640, NFS-320, NCA-2, DVC, and ONYXWorks™; Supply Mounting Plate (P/N 18541), which takes up two
NFS-3030, NFS-640, NCA, and AFP1010/AM2020; NCS.. module positions.
• The BACnet Gateway can monitor up to fifteen • The PNET-1 surge suppressor is connected to the BACnet
NOTI•FIRE•NET panels with a maximum combined object Ethernet via a RJ45 Ethernet connector.
count of 15,000 (object count includes all detectors, monitor NOTE: See diagram of components on mounting plate on page 2.
modules, notification appliance circuits, etc.).
• Multiple BACnet Gateways can be used for large (more than
15 nodes) networks.
Agency Listings and Approvals
• PC programmable using the BACnet Gateway Serial Configu- The listings and approvals below apply to the BACnet Gateway.
ration Tool, an offline programming utility used to configure the In some cases, certain modules or applications may not be
BACnet Gateway. The Serial Configuration Tool is used on a listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in process.
compatible computer that is using Windows® 2000, 98, NT Consult factory for latest listing status.
version 4.0, XP, or later OS; and has an available (non-dedi- • UL Listed: file S635.
cated) serial port for communicating with the BACnet Gate- • ULC Listed: file S635.
way.
• The NOTIFIER BACnet Gateway can behave as a foreign Product Line Information
device when communicating with a third-party BBMD (BAC-
net Broadcast Management Devices). The BACNET GATEWAY (ordered as such) includes everything
required to set up an interface to an existing NOTIFIER system
or network with the exception of a chassis and the Network Con-
Specifications trol Module (NCM). It includes:
• Complies with: UL 864 9th Edition, UL Standard 864; and • PC board for the BACnet Gateway (P/N 46173).
CAN/ULC-S527-M99 Standard for Control Units for Fire
Alarm Systems. • Power supply – 24 VDC to 5 VDC (P/N 46175).
• Complies with NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. • Surge suppressor (PNET-1).
• Conforms to BACnet Standard Annex J for IP and Support • DB9-to-network cable (P/N 75582).
Device Objects, Binary Output Objects, Life Safety Points/ • 5 VDC power connector (P/N 75581).
Zones, and Multi-State Inputs. • Software on CD-ROM (Serial Configuration Tool).
• Power supply: 24 VDC to 5 VDC. Input voltage range is 19 • BACnet Gateway/power supply mounting plate (P/N 18541).
VDC to 29 VDC. Input current is 360 mA @ 24 VDC. Output NOTIFIER parts also required:
current is 1.2 A @ 5 VDC.
• Cabinet: CAB-3 Series (see data sheet DN-3549) or CAB-4
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C). Series (DN-6857).
• Chassis: CHS-4L.
Connections • For connection to NOTI•FIRE•NET: NFS2-3030 (see data
• The BACnet Gateway is connected to NOTI•FIRE•NET via sheet DN-7070), NFS2-640 (DN-7111), NFS-320 (DN-7112);
the network port on the NCM-W/-F to the EIA-232 serial port NFS-3030 (DN-6880), AM2020 (DN-0713), AFP1010 (DN-
on the Gateway (uses the network to DB9 cable, P/N 75582). 3341), or NFS-640 (DN-6856) FACPs; or NCM-W/-F (DN-
6861).

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Additional required components (from other vendors): PIC Statement/BACnet Information
• IBM-compatible PC with Windows 2000, 98, XP, NT version The BACnet Gateway PIC Statement is available at www. noti-
4.0 or higher, and available serial port. fier.com. Select products and then network systems. For infor-
• DB-9 to DB-9 null modem cable (PC-to-Gateway program- mation on the BACnet protocol, see www.bacnet.org.
ming cable, female to female).
• Standard Ethernet network cable with RJ45 connectors.

Chassis and Board

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Power Supply
BACnet
Mounting Plate on Gateway
CHS-4L Chassis
PNET-1 Surge
Suppressor
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Mounting
Plate

BACnet/IP
Workstation
System ETHERNET
Architecture
Example
The BACnet Gateway,
NCM power supply, and PNET-1
Serial Configuration Tool can be installed with an FACP into
(programming utility a CAB-3 or CAB-4 Series cabinet
EIA-232
installed on PC or laptop) (except one-tier “A”-sized cabinets).

NOTI•FIRE•NET

NCA-2
Network FACP Node
NCS Network
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Control
Control Station Annunciator

FACP Node FACP Node

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a trademark of Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM® is a registered trademark
of IBM Corporation.
©2006 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of
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This document is not intended to be used for installation purposes.

We try to keep our product information up-to-date and accurate.
We cannot cover all specific applications or anticipate all requirements.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Made in the U.S. A.
For more information, contact Notifier. Phone: (203) 484-7161, FAX: (203) 484-7118.
www.notifier.com

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