AC2000 FireClass Interface
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AC2000 FireClass Interface Features that make a difference: Activated alarms shown instantly within AC2000 Security Hub module; FireClass panels sensors/icons placed on Security Hub Maps Fire alarms reported instantly on AC2000 Security Hub application for central monitoring Convenient and easy to integrate with existing AC2000 installations Communication with FireClass network via FireClass BACnet Converter The AC2000 FireClass Interface enables AC2000 to act as the central Security Management System (SMS) and provides a fully integrated interface for monitoring and reporting building security events. Through the AC2000 FireClass Interface these alarms and events can be displayed in a single alarm screen in the central AC2000 Security Hub application. Ease of Configuration Using the MxCfgImport tool on the AC2000 server the FireClass Panel configuration can be easily imported into the AC2000 database from the configuration file used to setup the FireClass to BACnet converter module. After this the Panels, Zones and Points can be placed onto the Security Hub maps using the Security Hub Configuration application • Graphical representation of current states for FireClass components: Points, Zones and Panels • FireClass component state changes displayed as Alarms and Events The AC2000 FireClass Interface enables uni-directional communication allowing the AC2000 system to receive alarms from the FireClass Range Fire Detection System consisting of a network of up to 50 Fire Panels - each one controlling sets of Points and Zones. • Points are individual Sensors and Call-Points used to detect and report fire. Up to 250 sensors may be connected to each loop and up to 4 loops may be supported, leading to a maximum of 1000 points supported per panel. • Zones are groups of Points, usually located within the same physical area. Each type of fire panel supports different number of Zones up to the maximum of 240 Zones. With an easy to use Security Hub configuration, the AC2000 FireClass Interface is an ideal choice for integrated building safety and security systems.

CEM SYSTEMS From Tyco Security Products How does the AC2000 FireClass Interface work? Data coming from the FireClass Fire Panels is communicated through the FireClass panel network. Through the use of a specially programmed converter unit, messages can be converted to BACnet Change-of-Value (COV) Notifications. These are then processed through the AC2000 BACnet Interface. Central Alarm Management Fire Alarms are sent to the AC2000 Security Hub application where they can be acknowledged directly via the AC2000 access control server. Fire icons can be placed onto the Security Hub graphical...