![]() ![]() This system platform typically is not a fire-alarm network system. This system is very similar to the non-proprietary system, but incorporates a third-party software and hardware system platform. The third type of campus structure utilized is an integrated system. These interfaces can be a mixture of relay contacts, RS-232 software drivers, gateways or contact-ID-type communications. The buildings that have non-compatible fire-alarm panels support monitoring from the head-end panel through a variety of interfaces. The buildings that have the same fire alarm manufacturer’s panels as the head-end work-station support full system control and monitoring from the head-end panel. ![]() In this configuration, one fire-alarm system manufacturer’s workstations are typically utilized as the site system head-end user interface with a combination of fire-alarm system panels from various manufacturers installed throughout the campus. The site fire-alarm head-end panel for this application is typically a computer workstation that includes color graphics display software.Ī non-proprietary campus system is similar in that it allows the owner some basic system control functions and full monitoring of the various building fire-alarm systems on the campus. The fire-alarm system in each building becomes a “node” or “network address” in the site fire-alarm system network. In this configuration, there is a single source manufacturer for the fire-alarm equipment for all campus buildings. In general, there are three basic types.Ī proprietary campus system gives the owner full monitoring capabilities and control of the entire campus. Is the intent to have total monitoring and control of the site facilities? Or is it to have a central command center for monitoring the campus systems? Are there other systems to incorporate into this campus network infrastructure? The answers to these questions will help determine the direction of the system design. ![]() The most important is finding out what the owner expects to accomplish with the system. There are many considerations prior to the layout and design of a campus fire-alarm system. ![]()
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