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VESDA-HLI-GW
Programming and Operation Manual

Document: LS10023-000NF-E
6/26/12
P/N: LS10023-000NF-E: Rev. A2

Rev:

A2

ECN: 12-0294

Fire Alarm System Limitations

While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm systemtypically made up of smoke detec-

tors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices,

and a fire alarm control panel with remote notification capabilitycan
provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however,
does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life
resulting from a fire.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be
located throughout a protected premise following the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association
Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's recommendations, State and
local codes, and the recommendations contained in the Guide for
Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at
no charge to all installing dealers. These documents can be found at
http://www.systemsensor.com/html/applicat.html.
A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency
of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may
not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee
warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide
timely or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety
of reasons:

bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only
when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or
reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be
subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-ofrise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year
by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to
protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room

as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or
power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage
the alarm system, crippling its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these

devices are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail
to alert people with a disability or those who have recently consumed
drugs, alcohol or medication. Please note that:

Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people

with conditions such as epilepsy.

Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire
alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the meaning of the signal.
It is the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other
training exercise to make people aware of fire alarm signals and
instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.

Particles of combustion or smoke from a developing fire may not

reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:

In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys

may inhibit particle or smoke flow.

A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If

Smoke particles may become cold, stratify, and not reach the ceiling
or upper walls where detectors are located.

Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets.

Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the
detector.

Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the

detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the

other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire
on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for
example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire.

AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for
a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible
with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
service with your control panel.

The amount of smoke present may be insufficient to alarm smoke

detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of
smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing
fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a

Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that have photo-electronic sensing chambers tend to
detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers tend
to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. Because fires
develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth,
neither type of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.

The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inadequate

Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of

fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in

central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure, backup
radio transmission systems are recommended.
maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer's
recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the
requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large
amounts of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the
local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and
should be performed by authorized professional fire alarm installers
only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.

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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 connected to
the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before

servicing. The control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting
cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service,
or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software Changes. To

ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in
site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any
change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions
known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition,
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least
10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change,
up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0C to 49C

(32F to 120F) and at a relative humidity 93% 2% RH (non-condensing) at 32C 2C (90F 3F). However, the useful life of the
system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be
adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity.
Therefore, it is recommended that this system and all peripherals be
installed in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 1527 C/60-80 F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating
device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R.
drop from the specified device voltage.

Like all solid state electronic devices this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning-induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
transients and interferences, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an
increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the
Technical Services if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming,

or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries

from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they
will not interfere with battery, transformer, and printed circuit board
location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening

may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure

and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
Though designed to last many years, system components can fail at
any time. This system contains static-sensitive components. Always
ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits
so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from
the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and program-

ming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage

to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and
reliability depend upon proper installation by authorized personnel.

FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-

ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which is designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Canadian Requirements: This digital apparatus does not

exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement
sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numerique de la
classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

HARSH, NIS and NOTIFIRENET are all trademarks; and Acclimate Plus, FlashScan, NOTIFIER, ONYX, ONYXWorks, VeriFire and VIEW are all registered
trademarks of Honeywell International, Inc. ARCNET is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.

2012 by Honeywell International, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.

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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

Table of Contents
Section 1 Product Overview .................................................................................................... 3
1.1: Product Description .......................................................................................................................................3
1.2: Features..........................................................................................................................................................3
1.3: Compatibility .................................................................................................................................................4
1.4: System Architecture.......................................................................................................................................4
Figure 1.1 Network Architecture............................................................................................................5
1.5: IP Port Requirements .....................................................................................................................................6
1.6: Installation Overview.....................................................................................................................................6
1.6.1: Required Equipment ............................................................................................................................6
1.6.2: Power Supply and Communication Connections ................................................................................7
1.6.3: Board Layout .......................................................................................................................................7
Figure 1.2 VESDA-HLI-GW Board.......................................................................................................7
Table 1.1 LED Definitions .....................................................................................................................8

Section 2 Configuration ........................................................................................................... 9

2.1: Configuration Web Page ................................................................................................................................9
2.2: Connecting the Configuration Computer.......................................................................................................9
2.3: Configuring the VESDA-HLI-GW................................................................................................................9
2.3.1: Logging into the Web Page .................................................................................................................9
2.3.2: VESDA-HLI-GW Configuration Menus...........................................................................................10
2.3.3: VESDA-HLI-GW Configuration Settings.........................................................................................10
2.3.4: Zone Mapping and Control by Event ................................................................................................12
Table 2.1 Zone Setting/Alarm State Relationships ..............................................................................12
2.3.5: Error Log ...........................................................................................................................................13
Table 2.2 Error Log Message Definition..............................................................................................13

Appendix A: IP Settings ......................................................................................................... 15

A.1: Viewing Existing Settings...........................................................................................................................15
A.2: Resetting Factory Default Settings .............................................................................................................15

Appendix B: Viewing Gateway Configuration...................................................................... 17

B.1: Required Equipment ...................................................................................................................................17
B.2: Viewing the Configuration..........................................................................................................................17

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1.1 Product Description
The VESDA-HLI-GW provides a communication link between the NFN network and the VESDAnet. This
link enables event notification and control of devices on the VESDAnet through the NFN network. Event
notifications are displayed on the fire network annunciators. Control can be initiated from these
annunciators.

1.2 Features
Monitor (NCA-2, LCD-160, ONYXWorks) - Highest Priority event is shown on annunciators.
Prealarm
Fire Alarms
Point Disable
Troubles:

Detector Fault

Scanner Fault

Power Fault

Low Flow

High Flow

Filter Fault

Field Wiring Fault

Auto learn Failure

No Answer.
NOTE: The trouble categorizations are generic and each encompasses several troubles.
Further information can be obtained by referring to XTralis resources.

Supervision Troubles:

Modbus Communications Fault (Indicates that VESDA-HLI-GW can not talk to VESDA
devices.)

VESDA Trouble

Read Status:
Device Type
Alarm State - Alert/Action/Fire1/Fiew2/Trouble/Isolated
Smoke Level - This is a percentage of obscuration from 0% to 3.1% as defined by VESDA
Detector Alarm Thresholds
Control (From NCA-2 and ONYXWorks):
Reset - Resets all detectors on the VESDAnet
Isolate/Enable - Isolates (Disables) and enables single detector on the VESDAnet
Silence - Silences all local piezos on detectors
Acknowledge

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Compatibility

Other:
Zone Mapping
DCC mode is supported for Canadian applications
Walk test is not supported by the VESDA gateway
History - Rolling history is maintained on the gateway
Alarms and Prealarms are latched by the VESDA detectors. Reset is required to unlatch.

1.3 Compatibility
Refer to the LS10026-051NF-E VESDA-HLI-GW Listing Document for supported panels and annunciators.
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8 or later with the latest version of JAVA is required to configure the
VESDA-HLI-GW.

1.4 System Architecture

The VESDA-HLI-GW:
Uses a Modbus RS-232 interface to VHX-1420-HFS
Supervises the communications to the VHX-1420-HFS
Monitors 100 detectors
Displays VESDA devices as type Aspiration on the display nodes.
Multiple events per point are not supported. The detector will be in one of the following states:
All Systems Normal
Prealarm
Fire alarm
The following events can be simultaneous with the above events:
Disabled
Trouble
Supported VESDA Detectors:
VESDA Laserplus (VLP)
VESDA Laserfocus (VLF)
VESDA Laserscanner (VLS)
VESDA Lasercompact (VLC)

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RS-485
VESDA VLP

VESDA VLF

VESDAnet
VESDA VLS

VESDA VLC

VHX-1420-HFS
RS-232

VESDA-HLI-GW

HS-NCM
OR
NCM

NFN Network
Workstation

Display Node

Embedded
Gateway

FACP

FACP

FACP

Figure 1.1 Network Architecture

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IP Port Requirements

1.5 IP Port Requirements

The following IP ports must be available to the VESDA-HLI-GW:
Port

Type

80

TCP

4016

TCP

62957

TCP

The following restrictions apply:

Functionality

Restriction

Infrastructure

Must have a Static IP Address, DHCP is not supported.

Web Access does not support access through an HTTP Proxy server, because
port 62957 is not accessible

1.6 Installation Overview

!

CAUTION: Multiple VESDA-HLI-GW Installations

All VESDA-HLI-GWs must be installed and configured one at a time because all VESDA-HLI-GWs
use the same predefined IP address and node number.

Install the VESDA-HLI-GW as described in the VESDA-HLI-GW Listing Document (LS10023-051NF-E).

1.6.1 Required Equipment

VESDA-HLI-GW Assembly:
The following components are shipped with the VESDA-HLI-GW:
VESDA-HLI-GW printed circuit board
NUP-to-NUP Cable (P/N 75556) - Used to connect the VESDA-HLI-GW board to a standard NCM
and supported panel
USB Cable (P/N 75665) - Used to connect the VESDA-HLI-GW board an HS-NCM board:.
Wire Leads to NUP Network Communications Module power cable (P/N 75583)

Network Components:
RJ45 to RJ45 standard Ethernet network cable - Customers internet or intranet connection
NFN Network, version 5.0 or later
Cables - P/N 50110140-001 Serial cable between the HS-NCM and the VHS-1420-HFS
High-Speed Network Communication Module:
HS-NCM-W
HS-NCM-WMF
HS-NCM-WSF

HS-NCM-MF
HS-NCM-SF
HS-NCM-MFSF

Standard Network Communication Module

NCM-W
NCM-F

Customer-Supplied Equipment:
A computer to run Internet Explorer and configure the VESDA Gateway
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VESDA Required Equipment (not including power supplies)

VHS-1420-HFS

1.6.2 Power Supply and Communication Connections

The VESDA-HLI-GW must be correctly connected to a power source meeting applicable requirements and
other equipment in the system in order to function properly. For detailed connection information, refer to the
VESDA-HLI-GW Listing Document (LS10023-051NF-E).

1.6.3 Board Layout

USB A Host (J13)

USB B Device (J14)

D20

D19

D15
D14

D33
D45

D9

LED
(See Table 1.1)

Ethernet Connector
(J8)
D12
D10

NUP A Serial Data

Connector (J6)

D13
D11

Mounting Hole
(1 of 12)

NUP B Serial Data

Connector (J7)

Trouble Relay
(TB6)
TB1:
-24 V Out
+24 V Out
-24 V In
+24 V In
D7

D25

D8
D18

Figure 1.2 VESDA-HLI-GW Board

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Table 1.1 LED Definitions

Reference
Designator

Label

Description

D7

WDT

Active/Lit indicates the system has undergone a reset due to a Watchdog

circuit firing.

D8

PWR FAIL

TBD

D9

ACTIVE

Active/Lit indicates that WinCE is running.

D10

NUPA RX

Toggles on when data is received at the NUP A port.

D11

NUPB RX

Toggles on when data is received at the NUP B port.

D12

NUPA TX

Toggles on when data is sent on the NUP A port.

D13

NUPB TX

Toggles on when data is sent on the NUP B port

D14

NFN A

TBD

D15

NFN B

TBD

D18

PROGRAM

Not Used

D19

USB A

Active/Lit indicates a device is connected to the USB A port.

D20

USB B

Active/Lit indicates a device is connected to the USB B port.

D33

LINK

Active/Lit indicates an Ethernet connection.

D45

DATA

Blinks to indicate data transmission to or from the Ethernet port.

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2.1 Configuration Web Page
The VESDA-HLI-GW is configured through a dedicated web page running on the embedded gateway itself.
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8 or later with the latest version of JAVA is required to configure the
VESDA-HLI-GW.

2.2 Connecting the Configuration Computer

The computer used to configure the VESDA-HLI-GW must be able to establish an IP connection to the
VESDA-HLI-GW. The default IP address of the VESDA-HLI-GW is 192.168.1.2. Consult your network
administrator if unsure how to make this connection.
Refer to Appendix A, IP Settings for instructions on resetting and reviewing the IP settings for the
VESDA-HLI-GW.

2.3 Configuring the VESDA-HLI-GW

2.3.1 Logging into the Web Page
1.

Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.

2.

Navigate to the IP address of the VESDA-HLI-GW (default is http://192.168.1.2).

3.

Depending on the version of Java installed on the configuration computer, a security prompt may
appear. If it does, click NO to proceed to the configuration web page.

4.

If prompted, click Run to enable the applet.

5.

When the login dialog box displays, enter the password (default is eight zero characters) and then
click Login.

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2.3.2 VESDA-HLI-GW Configuration Menus

Menu

Sub-Menu

Description

File

Reboot

Displays a dialog box allowing the user to reboot the VESDA-HLI-GW.

Tools

History

Displays an events log with date, time, type of event, and description.

Set Gateway
Password

Displays a dialog box allowing the user to change the current password.
Default: 00000000 (eight zeros)
Passwords are case sensitive.
Alpha and numeric characters are supported.
One character minimum and 8 characters maximum.

Upgrade

Backup...

Browse to the folder where you would like to store current VESDA-HLI-GW
configuration settings, and then click Save.

Restore...

Displays a dialog box allowing that allows the user to restore the VESDAHLI-GW configuration settings to a previously saved state.

Delete Objects
Database

Displays a dialog box allowing the user to choose to delete the objects
database and reboot.

Firmware

In the Look In drop down menu, select the file name that begins,
#VGNUW and has the extension .AR. Then click Open. An on-screen
dialog indicates a successful upgrade.

Language

Displays a dialog box from which the user can navigate to and select the
desired language file.

2.3.3 VESDA-HLI-GW Configuration Settings

Navigation
Pane Item

Sub-Item

VESDA
Gateway
(read only)

Additional
Properties

IP Address
Settings

NFN Settings

10

Property/
Node

Description

Type

Displays the gateway type by name.

Version

Displays the gateway version number.

Board Type

Displays the hardware model type.

Kernel Version

Displays additional software version information.

Boot Version

Displays additional software version information.

Current Time/
Date

Displays the current date/time information.

IP Address

Click the value to change the IP address.

(Default is 192.168.1.2)
Refer to Appendix A:, "IP Settings" for additional information.

Subnet Mask

Click the value to change the subnet address.

(Default is 255.255.255.0)

IP Gateway

Click the value and enter the IP address of the IP Gateway for the host
network.
(Default is 0.0.0.0)

MAC Address

This is the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the gateway

Ethernet port and is not configurable.

Node

Click value to assign the NFN node number of the VESDA-HLI-GW.

(Default is 0)

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Navigation
Pane Item
Additional
Properties
(Contd)

Sub-Item
NFN Settings
(Contd)

NFN
Information
(Read Only)

Configuration

Property/
Node

Description

Panel Label

Click value to enter panel label.

(Default is Vesda Gateway)

DCC Enable

Check the box for DCC (Display and Control Center) participation. This
network function ensures that one location at a time is in command of
the Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence, and Drill functions.

Channel A
Threshold

Select High for a high-noise NFN network.

Set to Low for a low-noise NFN network.

Channel B
Threshold

Select High for a high-noise NFN network.

Set to Low for a low-noise NFN network.

Style 7

Check the box for a Style 7 SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) configured
NFN network.

Uncheck the box for a Style 4 SLC configured NFN network.

Connection
Port

Displays Serial when the VESDA-HLI-GW connects to an NCM

through the serial port or if there is no NFN connection.
Displays USB when the VESDA-HLI-GW connects to an HS-NCM
via USB.

Connection
Type

Describes how the gateway is connected to the NFN.

NCM Version

Displays the NCM version number.

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

NCM Status
Bits

Displays the NCM status, which can be: Piezo, UPS Failure, Network
Fail Port A, 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
Time Policy

Monitored
Zone List

Always displays Accept Time since VESDA-HLI-GW accepts the time

from the network, but does not broadcast time to the network.

Mapping

Check the box next to each detector with which the gateway will
communicate. Once mapped, the gateway is able to access detector
information.

Zone Label
Configuration

Double-click to display a list of zone labels.

Click on the zone to display its property screen.
Label

Click on the value to change the zone label.

Click Save to save the change.

Label

Click the value to enter the label for the detector.

Extended
Label

Read only.

Zone
Configuration

Displays a list of the ten general zones supported by the gateway and
their settings.
Click on the zone number or <Enter Zone> label to enter/change the
zone to be monitored.
Click the value and select the Cooperative Control By Event (CCBE)
level from the drop-down menu.
Click Save to save the changes.
Refer to 2.3.4, "Zone Mapping and Control by Event" for details.

Error Log

Label text is red when there is an error. Click to display date, time, and
error description information. Refer to 2.3.5, "Error Log" for details.

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2.3.4 Zone Mapping and Control by Event

The VESDA-HLI-GW can be configured for 10 general zones per VESDA device. Zones 0 to 999 are
supported with Zone 0 being a general alarm zone that is active if any detectors are in the FIRE1 or FIRE2
state. The zones have the following characteristics:
All Zones activated by the gateway remain active until there is a reset issued from the NFN. At that
time, all the zones related to detectors being reset are cleared.
A zone remains active as long as any detectors assigned to that zone are active.
A zone goes into trouble state when any of its detectors become disabled or in trouble. The zone
remains in a troubled state until all of its detectors are enabled and not in trouble.
When the detector is disabled, zones can go off (if the point goes off), but cannot go on (if the point
goes on). Note that enabling a point may also result in zones going active, if the point went active
while it was disabled.
Disabling of zones is not supported by the VESDA-HLI-GW. Zone disables are ignored. Points must
be disabled individually.
Force On/Off of zones is not supported.
Read Status of zones is supported.
The Table 2.1, Zone Setting/Alarm State Relationships describes when zones are activated for each zone
setting for each alarm state. An X indicates that the zone will be activated.
There are two labels, the 20-byte standard label and the 12-byte custom label. The Network Control
Annunciator (NCA) displays them along with the events. There are 10 slots for Cooperative Control By
Event (CCBE) per detector. Each slot can be set to one of the zones 1-999. In the Value column of the slot
there is a selection for what type of event will cause the one to go active. The possible types of events are
Alert, Action, Fire1, Fire2 and Any. Zones are cumulative in the given order. For example, an Action event
triggers the Action and Alert zones. A Fire1 event triggers the Fire1, Action and Alert zones. A Fire 2
event triggers all zones.
Table 2.1 Zone Setting/Alarm State Relationships

Zone State Setting

Alarm State

Alert

Action

Fire1

Fire2

Action
Fire1
Fire2
Any

12

Alert

X
X

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Configuration

2.3.5 Error Log

The error log displays specific information when the VESDA-HLI-GW detects a trouble condition. When a
trouble condition is present, the output relay also de-energizes. The following table defines the possible
errors displayed in the log:
Table 2.2 Error Log Message Definition
Error

Description

VESDA Trouble

The VESDAnet has encountered a condition such as a break or

open condition. A VSC from Xtralis is necessary to interpret the
error code.

Connection Not Supported

Device has an invalid wiring configuration on the NUP port, for

example, trying to attach an HSNCM with a serial cable.

Modbus Communication Fault

Cannot communicate with HLI. For example, HLI is unplugged.

Missing Detector #

Indicates a detector programmed into the system is offline (for

example # is a numeric value which is the detector number).

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IP Settings

Appendix A: IP Settings
NOTE: The procedures in this appendix require the use of a USB flash memory drive.

A.1 Viewing Existing Settings

1.

Connect the flash drive to the VESDA-HLI-GW.

2.

Reboot the gateway.

A file is created that matches the configured IP address of the gateway, followed by the extension .txt
(e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it will be altered to match the Gateway
configuration. The file contains additional information such as the MAC address of the gateway.

3.

Connect the drive to a PC and view the files.

The flash drive should contain a file that matches the configured IP address of the gateway, followed by
the extension .txt (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it has been altered to
match the gateway configuration. The file contains additional information such as the MAC address of
the gateway.

A.2 Resetting Factory Default Settings

1.

Connect the flash drive to a PC and create a file named default.ldc. The contents of the file is not
significant; however, ensure that the file does not have an additional hidden file extension. This file will
be automatically deleted from the flash drive.

2.

Eject the flash drive from the PC.

3.

Disconnect power from the gateway.

4.

Disconnect the communication cable to the Gateway USB port (if present) and connect the flash drive.

5.

Reconnect the 24 VDC power supply to the gateway.

6.

After approximately one minute, disconnect the flash drive from the USB port and (if necessary)
reconnect the cable removed in Step 4.

7.

Connect the flash drive to the PC and verify that the file named 192.168.12.txt is on the drive.
If the file is on the flash drive, the reset has been accomplished.
If the file is not on the flash drive
The flash drive may not have been connected during the reboot period or was removed early.
The flash drive is not seen as a valid drive by the hardware.
A software error has occurred and technical support may need to be contacted.

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Viewing Gateway Configuration

Appendix B: Viewing Gateway Configuration

B.1 Required Equipment

VESDA-HLI-GW

USB flash memory drive

PC

B.2 Viewing the Configuration

1.

Connect the flash drive to the VESDA-HLI-GW.

2.

Reboot the Gateway.

A file is created that matches the configured IP address of the gateway, followed by the
extension .txt (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it will be altered
to match the Gateway configuration. The file contains additional information such as the MAC
address of the Gateway.

3.

Connect the drive to a PC and view the files.

The flash drive should contain a file that matches the configured IP address of the gateway,
followed by the extension .txt (e.g., 192.168.1.2.txt). If the file already exists on the drive, it
has been altered to match the Gateway configuration. The file contains additional information
such as the MAC address of the Gateway.

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