NCC-G Manual

Cerberus Division
CERBERUS PYROTRONICS™
MXL Network Command Center Graphics
(NCCNT-G and NCCNT-GL Version 2.23)
Operation, Installation, and Maintenance Manual
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Siemens Building Technologies, Ltd.

8 Fernwood Road 50 East Pearce Street
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B7 CN
P/N 315-095014-3
Table of Contents
1 General Description and Features ........................................................... 1

Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1
About This Manual ............................................................................................................. 2
Description ......................................................................................................................... 2
Features ............................................................................................................................. 4
2 Installation ................................................................................................. 5
Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 5
UL Listed Industrial Computer Specifications ................................................................... 5
Pointing Devices ................................................................................................................ 6
Printing Devices ................................................................................................................. 6
Hard Disk Capacity ............................................................................................................ 6
Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Connections ...................................................................................................... 7
NCC-1F (NCC-G X-NET Interface) ............................................................................................ 7
Computer Connection ...................................................................................................... 11
UPS Power Supply........................................................................................................... 13
Security Key Attachment ................................................................................................. 14
Software Installation ........................................................................................................ 16
NCC-G/GL OS/2 Drive Reference ................................................................................... 21
Touch Screen Installation ................................................................................................ 22
Exiting NCC to the OS/2 Desktop ................................................................................... 23
OS/2 Shutdown Procedure .............................................................................................. 24
Printer Installation ............................................................................................................ 25
To install the Event Logging Printer ......................................................................................... 25
To install a Graphics Output Only Printer ................................................................................ 27
NCC-G Graphic Printer Setup .................................................................................................. 31
Template Placement ........................................................................................................ 32
3 Operator Display ...................................................................................... 33

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 33
System Status Line .......................................................................................................... 34
The Graphics Window ...................................................................................................... 35
The Event Window ........................................................................................................... 35
System Node Status Bar.................................................................................................. 38
The Button Array .............................................................................................................. 39
4 Configuration ........................................................................................... 41
Basic Configuration - System .......................................................................................... 41
Basic Configuration - Network ......................................................................................... 56
NCC-GL and MXL Address Setup ................................................................................... 58
Basic Configuration - Device Edit ................................................................................... 59
Control and Event Customization - Macros .................................................................... 66
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Control and Event Customization - Holidays .................................................................. 69
Control and Event Customization - Events ..................................................................... 71
Graphic Image Maintenance - Images ............................................................................ 77
Icon Editor ........................................................................................................................ 85
Graphic Image Maintenance - Import ............................................................................. 93
System Data Base Backup and Restore - Save ............................................................. 95
System Data Base Backup and Restore - Load ............................................................. 97
System Data Base Backup and Restore - CSG Import.................................................. 98
Changing a Device State ................................................................................................. 99
5 Operation ................................................................................................ 103

Logging On .....................................................................................................................103
Acknowledging Events and Audibles ............................................................................104
Viewing Events in the Graphic Window ........................................................................105
Displaying Event Information - System .........................................................................106
Displaying Event Information - By Node ....................................................................... 117
6 Manual Operation .................................................................................. 119

Entering Core System Commands ................................................................................ 119
Core Commands ............................................................................................................120
ACKnowledge Command ...........................................................................................120
DEEnergize Command ...............................................................................................120
DEVice Command ......................................................................................................121
DISable Command .....................................................................................................121
ENAble Command ......................................................................................................122
ENErgize Command ...................................................................................................122
MODule Command .....................................................................................................123
NODe Command ........................................................................................................123
PASsword Command..................................................................................................124
PRInt Command .........................................................................................................124
RESet Command ........................................................................................................124
SHOw Command ........................................................................................................124
SILence Command .....................................................................................................125
Fixed Macro Commands ................................................................................................126
User Defined Macro Commands ...................................................................................127
USER Button ........................................................................................................................... 127
Function Key Assignments ............................................................................................128
7 History and Reports .............................................................................. 131

History - Creating a Report ............................................................................................131
History - Creating an Archive ........................................................................................135
8 Graphics Editor ...................................................................................... 137

Introduction .....................................................................................................................137
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Appendix A ................................................................................................... 143
UL Listed Industrial Ordering Information
Appendix B ................................................................................................... 145

Annotated Startup.cmd File
Appendix C ................................................................................................... 147

Latitude and Longitude of Selected Cities
Appendix D ................................................................................................... 149

Core System Commands
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List of Figures
1A. NCC-G Block Diagram .................................................................................................................... 3
1B. NCC-GL Block Diagram .................................................................................................................. 3
2. NCC-1F Module Board ................................................................................................................... 8
3A. NCC-1F XNET Connections ........................................................................................................... 8
3B. NCC-1F MNET Connections .......................................................................................................... 9
4. Wiring for Ground Fault Detection ............................................................................................... 10
5. CP7585-P133 Connection Diagram ............................................................................................. 12
6. UPS Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 13
7. NCC-G Template Placement ........................................................................................................ 32
8. NCC Graphics Main Screen ......................................................................................................... 33
9. NCC-GL Main Screen ................................................................................................................... 34
10. Event Window Format .................................................................................................................. 36
11. Event Icon Descriptions ................................................................................................................ 37
12. System Node Status Bar - Dialog Box ......................................................................................... 39
13. The Button Array ........................................................................................................................... 39
14. More Commands Window ............................................................................................................ 41
15. Setup Window ............................................................................................................................... 42
16. NCC-G/GL System Settings Window - Title Tab ......................................................................... 42
17A.System Settings Window - Options Tab with Password Tab ...................................................... 44
17B.System Settings Window - Options Tab with Logon Tab ............................................................ 44
18. Touch Screen Keyboard ............................................................................................................... 45
19. System Settings Window - More Tab ........................................................................................... 46
20. System Settings Window - Display Tab ....................................................................................... 47
21. System Settings Window - Printers Tab ...................................................................................... 48
22. Sample Graphic Printout .............................................................................................................. 50
23. NCC-G/GL System Settings Window - Set Time Tab ................................................................. 51
24. NCC-G System Settings Window - Logon Tab ............................................................................ 52
25. Edit a User Logon Window ........................................................................................................... 53
26. NCC-G System Settings Window - Passwords Tab .................................................................... 55
27. Network Settings Window ............................................................................................................ 57
28. Editing Node Window ................................................................................................................... 57
29. NCC-GL and MXL Address Setup ................................................................................................ 58
30. Device Edit Window - Input Tab ................................................................................................... 59
31. Select a Device to Edit Window ................................................................................................... 60
32. Device Edit Window - Graphics Tab ............................................................................................ 61
33. Device Icon Select Window .......................................................................................................... 61
34. Device Graphic Zoom Level Setup .............................................................................................. 63
35. Open Window ................................................................................................................................ 63
36. Device Icon Placement Editor ...................................................................................................... 64
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List of Figures (Continued)
37. Device Edit - Options Tab ............................................................................................................. 65

38. Macro Manager Window ............................................................................................................... 67
39. New Macro Name Window ........................................................................................................... 67
40. Macro Definition Editor ................................................................................................................. 68
41. Holiday Manager Window ............................................................................................................. 70
42. Event Manager Window ................................................................................................................ 72
43. New Event Name Window ............................................................................................................ 72
44. Event Definition Editor - Script Tab .............................................................................................. 73
45. Event Definition Editor - Settings Tab .......................................................................................... 74
46. Images Window - Base Tab .......................................................................................................... 78
47. Graphic Selector Window ............................................................................................................. 78
48. Select a Graphic Window ............................................................................................................. 79
49. Images Window - Images Tab ...................................................................................................... 80
50. NCC-G Graphic Editor .................................................................................................................. 80
51. Copy File Window ......................................................................................................................... 81
52. Select Source File Window .......................................................................................................... 81
53. Select Destination Window ........................................................................................................... 82
54. Image Data Base Rebuild Window .............................................................................................. 83
55. Please Wait! Window .................................................................................................................... 83
56. Completed! Window ...................................................................................................................... 83
57. Image and Device Relationship Report Screen .......................................................................... 84
58. Selecting the Icons Button ........................................................................................................... 85
59. Icon Edit Initial Screen .................................................................................................................. 86
60. Create a New Icon Window .......................................................................................................... 87
61. Creating a New Icon ..................................................................................................................... 87
62. Copy File Dialog Box .................................................................................................................... 88
63. Using the Copy File ...................................................................................................................... 89
64. Edit Icon or Description Window .................................................................................................. 89
65. Icon Editor ..................................................................................................................................... 90
66. Save Options ................................................................................................................................. 91
67. Checking the Icon Edit Screen ..................................................................................................... 92
68. Using the Device Icon Select Dialog Box .................................................................................... 92
69. Import XL-G Graphic Data Base Window .................................................................................... 93
70. XL-G File Selection Window ........................................................................................................ 94
71. Save System Files Window .......................................................................................................... 96
72. Load System Parameters Window ............................................................................................... 97
73. Import a CSG-M Configuration Window ...................................................................................... 99
74. Change a Device State Window ................................................................................................. 100
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75. Enter Password Window - Password Only .............................................................................. 103
76. Enter Password Window - Logon and Password .................................................................... 103
77. Button Array ............................................................................................................................... 104
78. Show or Print System Information Window ............................................................................. 106
79. List of Devices in Alarm Window .............................................................................................. 106
80. List of Supervisory States Window .......................................................................................... 107
81. List of Security States Window ................................................................................................. 107
82. List of Troubles Window ........................................................................................................... 108
83. List of Node Status Information Window ................................................................................. 109
84. List of Disabled Devices for Node Window ............................................................................. 109
85. Show Analog Voltages for Module Window ..............................................................................110
86. List of Analog Voltages for Devices in a Given Module Window ............................................110
87. Show Threshold Voltages for Module Window ......................................................................... 111
88. List of Threshold Voltages for Devices in a Given Module Window ....................................... 111
89. Show Sensitivity Voltages for Module Window ........................................................................112
90. List of Sensitivity Voltages for Devices in a Given Module Window .......................................112
91. Show Module Types for Node Window .....................................................................................113
92. List of Module Types for Node Window ....................................................................................113
93. Show Device Types for Module Window ..................................................................................114
94. List of Device Types in a Given Module Window .....................................................................114
95. Show Device Messages for Module Window ...........................................................................115
96. List of Device Messages in a Given Module Window ..............................................................115
97. List of Node Status Information Window ..................................................................................116
98. System Node Status Bar - Dialog Box ......................................................................................117
99. Show or Print Node Information Window .................................................................................117
100. Command Parameter Entry Window ........................................................................................119
101. User Defined Commands Window ........................................................................................... 127
102. History Window ......................................................................................................................... 131
103. History: Setup Report Window - Files Tab .............................................................................. 132
104. History: Setup Report Window - Date Range Tab .................................................................. 133
105. History: Setup Report Window - Devices Tab ......................................................................... 133
106. History: Setup Report Window - Filters Tab ............................................................................ 134
107. Archive History Window ............................................................................................................ 135
108. Graphic Editor ........................................................................................................................... 138
109. New Image Parameters Window .............................................................................................. 138
110. Base Image Window ................................................................................................................. 139
111. Set Pen Color Window .............................................................................................................. 139
112. Set Fill Color Window ............................................................................................................... 140
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113. Set Pen Width Window ............................................................................................................. 140
114. Set Edit Text Window ................................................................................................................ 141
115. Save Window ............................................................................................................................. 142
List of Tables
1. NCC-G Graphics Packages .......................................................................................................... 13

2. UL Listed System Types and Template Selection ....................................................................... 32
3. System Status Messages ............................................................................................................. 35
4. Password Access Levels .............................................................................................................. 54
5. Fixed Macro Commands ............................................................................................................. 126
6. Function Key Assignments ......................................................................................................... 129
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CHAPTER 1 General Description and Features
1 General Description and Features

Introduction
The MXL Network Command Center Graphics (NCC-G) product family is com-
prised of the NCC-1G, NCC-2G, NCC-3G, NCC-4G and NCC-GL software
packages. These software packages, when operating in the appropriate UL 864
listed computer, form the FireFinder® Network Command Center Graphics
system. All the features detailed in this manual apply to the NCC-G series of
products.
The NCC-G uses a UL 864 listed computer, CERBERUS PYROTRONICSTM
Model CP7585-P133 (purchased separately). The Graphical User Interface
(GUI) of NCC-G allows an operator to:
• View and acknowledge global system off-normal events
• View graphic displays
• View global system lists and data
• Control a single or a networked MXL system through the keyboard or a
pointing device
The NCC-G is built around a real-time, prioritized, preemptive operating system,
OS/2. This ensures efficient and timely processing of events in a graphical
environment.
The operator can also perform other functions from the NCC-G such as:
• Acknowledging single events
• Silencing/unsilencing audible devices
• Resetting the system
• Viewing system lists
• Changing detector sensitivities
• Controlling outputs
• Generating history reports
• Browsing system layouts
• Appending comment messages to events
• Arming and disarming devices
• Backing up system files
• Setting system features
• Managing system passwords
• Changing system messages
• Entering system macros
These functions are accessible through the use of a keyboard, touch screen, or
mouse.
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NCC-G and NCC-GL Installation and Operation Manual
About This Manual

In general, the NCC-G system leads the operator through the program with pop
up menus and dialog boxes. However, all of the functions available through
NCC-G can be accessed using a variety of methods:
• Touch screen (including on-screen touch keyboard)
• Mouse
• Function keys
• Standard keyboard
To help you locate and interpret information easily, this guide uses consistent
visual cues and a standard key combination format. These conventions are
explained as follows:
Indicates information for MOUSE and/or TOUCH SCREEN
¡ Indicates information for FUNCTION KEYS
Indicates information for STANDARD KEYBOARD

NOTE: As you begin to read this guide and use the NCC-G software,
you may occasionally notice one or more buttons that are
“grayed out” or lighter in color than the rest of the information
on the screen. This represents either a feature(s) that is
currently disabled and will be available in a future release of the
NCC-G software, or it is not available at your current password
level.
Description
The NCC-G computer system may be rack mounted or desktop mounted. When
the NCC-G system is rack mounted, the equipment consists of the following:
• A rack mount main unit containing the industrial computer, hard disk, etc.
• A rack mount color monitor with optional touch screen (and/or mouse)
• A rack/desktop mounted keyboard
The NCC-G and NCC-GL connect to the system using an NCC-1F (PC internal
card) as shown in Figures 1A and 1B on page 3.
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CHAPTER 1 General Description and Features
Figure 1A
NCC-G Block Diagram
Figure 1B
NCC-GL Block Diagram
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Features
• Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Global and local commands
• SVGA Graphics support (any format)
• Event display by color and icon indication
• Simultaneous terminal and graphics mode
• Dynamic comment messages
• Time-based command generation
• Display of all networked MXL state changes
• User-definable macros
• User-definable device names
• Multiple access levels
• Disk-based history logging
• Context sensitive Help
• Multiline custom messages
• Touch screen, mouse and keyboard control
• Touch keyboard support
• Multiple printer support
• On-line graphics editing
• Menu driven system controls
• Large navigation control buttons
• Holiday functions
• Graphic import and editing ON-LINE
• Independent input and output messages
• ON-LINE ICON editor
• Image and device relationship report
• Disarm/arm device function
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Chapter 2 Installation
2 Installation
Requirements
The NCC-G operates with the NCC-1F and MXL Operating Software Rev. 7.00
or higher (required). Each MXL in the system must be loaded with a valid con-
figuration. This configuration must be edited and compiled using CSG-M Version
7.01 or higher. The NCC-G must be included in the node map of each MXL
connected to it. Refer to Appendix Manual for CSG-M Revision 7.01, P/N
315-095005, for further information.
The NCC-G programs require the OS/2™ (revision 3.0 or higher) operating
system. The OS/2™ operating system and DOS (revision 5.0 or higher) come
pre-installed in computer model CP7585-P133.
UL Listed Industrial Computer Specifications
MODEL* CP7585 - P133

CPU Pentium - 133 MHz
DOS 7.0 or higher
OS/2 4.0 or higher
RAM 32 MBytes
Hard Disk 1.2 GBytes
CD ROM (Internal) 16X IDE
Floppy 1.44 MBytes
Graphics Card SVGA
CP7574 (19")
SVGA Monitor Models
CP7573-001 (15")
Touch Screen Option CP7574T (19" only)
Serial Ports COM1, COM2
Parallel Ports LPT1, LPT2
(Monochrome) Printer PAL-1
*The IBM industrial computer is UL 864 and UL 1076 listed.
NOTE: To obtain 4 hours of standby power, the ICS Lifeline

Model 9300057 UPS is recommended.
See Appendix A for UL Listed Industrial Ordering Information.
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Note: Systems with fewer capabilities may work at the expense of

system performance. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
cannot guarantee that the NCC-G will work with computers
other than the model listed above, as tests are performed
only with the UL recognized model offered.
Pointing Devices
In addition to all of the requirements listed above, a typical system includes one
of the following pointing devices:
• a mouse (included in the CP7585-P133 computer model)
• touch screen (such as the IBM Touch Monitor CERBERUS
PYROTRONICSTM Model CP7574T).
The mouse and the touch screen may be used simultaneously.
Printing Devices
The PAL-1 24-pin wide carriage logging printer (P/N 500-692407) is mandatory
for UL listed systems.
The following optional OS/2 supported printers may be used in addition to the
PAL-1:
• 9- or 24-pin EPSON compatible (standard carriage) Centronics interface
• Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2/3 (laser graphics printing on LPT2)
• Hewlett Packard Color LaserJet 5/5M (color laser graphics printing on
LPT2)
Hard Disk Capacity

The required storage capacity of the hard disk in a given system is totally depen-
dent on the number and type of graphical images stored. Bit mapped images
(*.BMP) typically consume large amounts of storage (300K to 900K each). Other
formats, for example *.PCX or *.GIF images, offer degrees of compression
approaching 10 to 1. It is estimated that a 170 Megabyte hard disk will accom-
modate approximately 220 .BMP full screen images to more than 6,000 .PCX
line drawing images.
Mounting
• Rack mount the main CPU and the monitor.
• Mount the NIM-1R inside the MXL cabinet (For NCC-G only).
• Mount the NCC-1F card inside the UL 864 listed computer (See below).
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Hardware Connections
NCC-1F
(NCC-G XNET Interface/NCC-GL MNET Interface via Internal PC Card)
The NCC-1F provides the computer with a direct RS-485 connection to the
MXL’s XNET or MNET (NCC-GL). This eliminates the requirement that the
computer be located within 25 feet of a NIM-1R. The NCC-1F operates in both
Style 4 and Style 7 modes.
The module installs in the computer and requires an empty 16-Bit ISA slot. The
NCC-1F can be set to any standard PC COM port address and interrupt.
NCC-1F CONFIGURATION
The NCC-1F comes from the factory configured as COM 2. In most cases this
does not need to be changed. If COM 2 is not available, use the table below to
select the desired COM port. Be sure to configure the computer to use the same
port and IRQ for XNET or MNET communications. The following line in the
config.sys file needs to be edited if COM 2 is not being used:
Device = D:\NCC2\NO2DRVR.SYS / C = 2*
*C = 1 - COM port 1
C = 2 - COM port 2
C = 3 - COM port 3
C = 4 - COM port 4
See Figure 2 for the location of the jumpers.

CONFIGURING THE NCC-1F
COM1 JP1 JP2 ADDRESS JP3 (IRQ)
1* A C 3F8-3FF 4
2* A D 2F8-2FF 3
3 B C 3E8-3EF 4
4 B D 2E8-2EF 3
* Be sure to disable the NCC-G/GL computer's
internal COM port or hardware conflicts will arise.
The NCC-1F also provides IRQs 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15. These can be
used in conjunction with COM 3 and COM 4 if IRQs 3 and 4 are used by other
hardware. When using these IRQs be sure that no other hardware has been
assigned to the IRQ used on the NCC-1F.
If COM 3 and COM 4 are being used and IRQ settings 3 and 4 are occupied, it is
recommended to use IRQ settings 10 and 11. However, if further hardware
conflicts exist, IRQ settings 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 15 are also available. To estab-
lish an undefaulted IRQ setting, the following line needs to be in the config.sys:
D:\NCC2\NO2DRVR.SYS / C = 2 / I = 10
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Figure 2
NCC-1F Module Board
NOTES:
1. 18 AWG minimum.
2. 80 ohms max per pair.
3. Use twisted pair or shielded twisted
pair.
4. Terminate the shield at one and only
one NCC-1F or NIM-1R.
5. Power Limited to NFPA 70 per NEC
760.
6. Maximum voltage 8V P-P.
7. Maximum current 150mA.
8. Each pair independently supervised.
Figure 3A
NCC-1F XNET Connections
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NOTES:
1. 18 AWG minimum.
2. 80 ohms max per pair.
3. Use twisted pair or shielded twisted
pair.
4. Terminate the shield at one and only
one place in the system.
5. Power Limited to NFPA 70 per NEC
760.
6. Maximum voltage 8V P-P.
7. Maximum current 150mA.
8. Each pair independently supervised.
Figure 3B
NCC-1F MNET Connections
NCC-1F INSTALLATION
Remove all NCC-G/GL power before installation.
To install the NCC-1F follow the steps listed below:
1. Unscrew the two knurled knobs on the rear of the UL 864 listed computer.
2. Slide the cover back an inch or so and lift it off.
3. The NCC-1F installs into any free 16-Bit ISA slot in the computer. Select a
slot and remove the blank cover, keeping the screw.
4. Remove the terminal block from the NCC-1F by removing the two screws
that hold it to the bracket.
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5. Place the NCC-1F into the open slot so that the NCC-1F card edge extends
through the opening in the back of the PC.
6. Align the NCC-1F with the card edge connector in the computer and press it
firmly into place.
7. Secure the NCC-1F by installing the screw that held the blank cover. (Refer
to Step 3.)
8. Replace the computer cover and tighten the knurled knobs.
9. Reattach the terminal block by sliding it onto the NCC-1F card edge and
install the two screws. This is a keyed connection and will only install one way.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Network (XNET/MNET)
The XNET/MNET connections are made on terminals 1-4 of the terminal block on
the rear of the NCC-1F. The primary pair (or network A) is on terminals 1 and 2.
The secondary pair (or network B) is on terminals 3 and 4.
For Style 4 networks, install a 120 ohm EOLR on terminals 3 and 4. See Figure
3A and Figure 3B for wiring details.
For Style 7 networks, connect to both the primary and secondary pairs. See
Figure 3A and Figure 3B for wiring details.
Figure 4
Wiring for Ground Fault Detection (NCC-G Only)
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Shields
Shields for the XNET/MNET must be connected at ONE and ONLY ONE end of
the network. If you wish to terminate the shields at the computer, use terminal 5
on the NCC-1F. See Figure 3A and Figure 3B.
Earth Ground
A good earth ground must be provided for proper transient protection of the
NCC-1F and the computer. Connect a separate ground to terminal 6 on the
NCC-1F (Refer to Figure 3A and Figure 3B).
Ground Fault Detection (Does Not apply to NCC-GL)

The NCC-1F provides electrical isolation between the computer and the XNET.
This allows for ground fault detection to be enabled on the XNET. Ground fault
detection is only possible if ALL computers in the system are connected to XNET
with an NCC-1F.
Ground fault detection must be enabled at a NIM-1R. Select one and only one
NIM-1R in the system where the ground fault is to be detected. You must locate
the NIM-1R in a cabinet with either an MMB-1/-2, SMB-1/-2, or a PSR-1. See
Figure 4 for the wiring diagram.
If the XNET is divided into multiple sections of copper wire using fiber optic
segments, ground fault detection can be enabled at one NIM-1R for each section
of copper wire.
NCC-1F ELECTRICAL RATINGS

NCC-1F: 5 VDC @ 250mA
Network (XNET/MNET): 8V P-P, 150mA max
Computer Connection
(Refer to Figure 5)
After the NCC-1F card has been configured and properly connected, follow the
steps listed below:
1. Connect the monitor to the power outlet and to the video outlet on the main
unit.
2. Connect the system printer to the NCC-G parallel printer port 1 (LPT1). The
printer cable cannot leave the room in which the NCC-G is located. For a UL
listed installation, a model PAL-1 parallel printer is required.
3. Connect the software key to the NCC-G parallel printer port 2 (LPT2). The
part numbers for the NCC-G graphics packages are shown in the following
table:
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NOTES:
1. NCC-1F card is installed in a 16-bit ISA slot and can be set to 6. All circuits are power limited.
any standard comport. 7. Cable must be in rigid conduit and cannot leave the room.
2. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the computer's keyboard and 8. Shielded cable is not recommended.
mouse ports following the computer's installation instructions.
9. Power limited to NFPA 70 per NEC 760.
3. NFPA 72 Proprietary and Local System installation requires that
10. Maximum voltage: 24V peak to peak.
the computer, monitor, and printer be UL rated for fire
(CERBERUS PYROTRONICSTM Models CP7585-P133, 11. Maximum current: 20mA per circuit.
CP7574, CP7574T, or CP7573-001, and PAL-1, respectively). 12. LPT2 has software key.
4. The computer is supervised for power and connection to MXL. 13. The COM Port on the Main CPU is disabled. The Serial Port on
5. The printer is supervised for AC, on/off line, paper out, paper the Serial Parallel Adapter card takes on the identification of
jam, and connection to the computer by NCC-G software at the COM1. The NCC-1F card is identified as COM2.
computer.
Figure 5
CP7585-P133 Connection Diagram
TABLE 1
NCC Graphics Number Of MXL
Part Number
Package Systems
NCC-GL 500-696099 1
NCC-1G 500-693349 1-16
NCC-2G 500-693350 1-32
NCC-3G 500-693351 1-48
NCC-4G 500-693352 1-63
4. Connect the computer into the power outlet.

5. Power up the computer and the color monitor. Check to see that the com-
puter system goes through power up diagnostics.
After the system boots into OS/2™, the X/MNET driver logo should appear at the
top left of the screen. This indicates that the communication driver for the NCC-G
system is loaded.
UPS Power Supply

If an Uninterruptible Power Supply is required for your system configuration, use
the ICS Lifeline Model 9300057 and wire it as shown in Figure 6.
NOTES:
1. All wires 14 AWG min, 600V insulation.
2. Wiring to the printer and NCC must be 14
AWG min, 600V insulation in conduit.
3. Use the UPS ICS Lifeline Model 9300057
(4 hour standby) with standby generator.
4. Standby Power requirements:
120 VAC, 0.6A for 24 hours
5. Standby Power requirements:
120 VAC, 1.2A for 24 hours
Figure 6
UPS Wiring Diagram
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Security Key Attachment

The security keys for NCC-G and GL are as follows:
NCC-1G: 1-16 nodes
NCC-2G: 1-32 nodes
NCC-3G: 1-48 nodes
NCC-4G: 1-63 nodes
NCC-16G: 16 node increment
NCC-GL: 1 node
NCC-GL1: Upgrade from a single node to a 16-network node system
No Security Key Detected

The startup of the NCC system entails the use of a valid security key. If the key
driver SENTINEL.SYS is missing from the configuration file CONFIG.SYS (See
page 21), or if the driver cannot be located on the computer, the NCC will enter a
degraded mode of operation. If the driver is present and loaded, then it is used to
scan for any keys that are attached. If no valid key (one with a CP signature) is
found, then the NCC will again enter a degraded mode of operation, as shown in
the following screens for NCC-G and NCC-GL.
Degrade Security Startup

The NCC is a part of a life safety system, and as such, the failure of a security
key should not prevent the system from performing those basic functions re-
quired to preserve life and property. To this end, the NCC will start up and
monitor a system even if the security key is missing; however, some features will
not be available and a reminder message will be periodically displayed.
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If the NCC has never had a valid key connected to it, a dialog box will be dis-
played at startup allowing the user to specify a general mode of operation (GL,
Text, Graphics). This value will not be saved in the NCC’s initialization file,
therefore, on every restart the same question will be asked.
If the NCC had been operating with a valid key and the software driver
(SENTINEL.SYS) is loaded, then the stored value for that key will be used to
configure the system. The user will be prompted five times that the key is miss-
ing and then the NCC will startup with limited editing ability and its reminder
message.
To allow for a “demo” mode of operation, the degraded condition of the NCC will
vary slightly between the condition of a missing driver and a missing key. If the
driver is missing, then the general mode query box will always be displayed on
startup. In other words, a mode of operation (NCC-G or NCC-GL) can be cho-
sen, however some features will not be made available.
Security Key Feature Value

The NCC will automatically accept a new key or key combination that offers
more features than the version previously installed (for example, upgrading from
an NCC-GL to NCC-G). If a key or key combination offering less features (for
example, going from NCC-G to NCC-GL) is detected, then a warning dialog is
displayed that asks the operator to accept or ignore the change, as shown in the
following screen.
If accepted, then the capabilities of the NCC are reduced to the new feature set.
If ignored, then the NCC will resume using the previous package; however,
warning messages will be generated at 30 minute intervals.
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Software Installation
To install the NCC-GL in MXL Systems prior to Rev. 10.0 and MXL-IQ Sys-
tems prior to Rev. 6.0, begin with Step 1.
To install the NCC-GL in MXL Systems Rev. 10.0 or higher and MXL-IQ
Systems Rev. 6.0 or higher, begin with Step 5.
1. Create a network MXL System using the CSG-M.
2. Add the current MXL configuration to the XNET node map. It can be inserted
at any address, however it is advisable to use node address 1.
3. Add NCC-GL to the node map at address 2.
4. Edit the configuration for the MXL and add a NIM-1R at an available module
address.
NOTE: The NCC-GL will look like an NIM-1R to the MXL. You do NOT
install an actual NIM-1R card into the system.
The following procedure (Step 5) should be followed if the system is
being upgraded or a preconfigured computer from SBT, Inc. is not
being used. All SBT, Inc. computers are preloaded with the NCC-G/GL
software.
5. Next, proceed with the software installation procedure outlined below.
• Insert disk 1 of the NCC-G/GL distribution disk set into drive A:
• Shut down the computer using the control panel SHUTDOWN or use the
CTRL-ALT-DEL keys. The computer boots the installation disk.
• Insert the last disk when you are prompted and press Enter.
• Reinsert disk 1 when you are prompted and press Enter.
• If you are prompted to overwrite an existing file, answer “Y” (yes).
• Follow the prompts to enter disks 1, 2, etc.
• After the last disk has been read, you may be prompted to insert the disk
with the batch file or command processor. This terminology refers to
disk 1. Insert the first disk and press Enter.
• After installing all files, you will be prompted to remove the diskette and
reboot. To reboot the system, please press the CTRL-ALT-DEL keys.
Once the system reboots, the main FireFinder® screen will appear. Hit the
Enter button.
NCC-G Installation and Setup

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NCC-GL Installation and Setup

• To proceed with the installation, press NEXT>> button.
• After the NEXT>> button is pressed, the following screen appears, as
applicable:
NCC-G Node and Module Identification
NCC-GL Node and Module Identification

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• The Use NIM Interface option is used to with the NIM-1R to extend the
NCC-GL topography. The option allows the NCC-GL to be used on a
system with multiple nodes; however, the NCC-GL will only monitor and
control one node. In order for this option to operate, a NIM-1R card must
be installed in the node which the NCC-GL will be monitoring and control-
ling. The proper module and node number for the NIM-1R must agree
with the programming in the MMB for the NCC-GL module.
• Enter the Node Number assignment for the NCC-G/GL system and a
Node Button label. These values can be changed later in the system
dialog box.
• If you do not complete this information, the following dialog box(es)
appears (as applicable) and you can not continue with the installation:
NCC-G Unidentified Node
NCC-GL Unidentified Node
NCC-GL: MXL Node Unidentified
• Once the node number assignment and label have been accepted, the
following screen appears:
NCC-G Installation and Setup
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• Press the NEXT>> button to continue with basic system configuration.

The following screen appears:
NCC-G/GL Site Information
• System Identification: Enter the name of the installed site, up to 52

characters long.
• Serial #: The number displayed is the version of the NCC-G software.
• Command Seq #: The number displayed is the number of commands
executed since the system was installed.
• UL System: Select the NFPA 72 mode of operation. Refer to Table 2,
page 32, for further information. The possible selections are:
• NFPA 72 Local - Campus
• NFPA 72 Local - Highrise
• NFPA 72 Proprietary
• Foreign Language Support:
• Click on the Enable Support check box. (If no language other
than English is required, leave this box unchecked.) Once this
option is activated, the More Menu will include a dialog button
for the selected language.
• Select the name of the country and language from the pull down
list. English is the default language.
NOTE: As of NCC-G/GL Revision 2.23, English and Canadian
French are the only languages supported by the
NCC-G program.
• Enter the foreign language form of the site name, up to 52
characters long. This name is used when the display is toggled
to the alternate language.
• If System Identification is left blank, the following dialog box appears:
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NCC-G/GL Missing Site Information
• After pressing the DONE button in the site information section, the follow-
ing screen appears, as applicable:
NCC-G Installation Completion
NCC-GL Installation Completion
• If you want to review your entries, press the <<PREV button. Press
FINISH if you want to save your entries.
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NCC-G/GL OS/2 Drive Reference

The NCC-G/GL software program references the "D" drive. If you are not using a
preconfigured computer supplied by SBT, Inc. and/or your configuration has OS/
2 on a drive other than D, the startup command must be updated. The drive in
the startup command must reference the drive where OS/2 is installed.
To edit the startup, follow the steps listed below:
1. At the prompt, type E startup.cmd then press ENTER.
For example, C:\ E startup.cmd <ENTER>
This will bring you into the startup file.
2. On the second line, a drive letter is provided. This drive should be changed
to the drive where OS/2 is loaded.
3. After the change is made, go to the File Menu to save the change.
4. If you are prompted to choose a "type" for the saved file, choose plain text.
This prompt does not always appear.
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE DOES NOT NEED TO BE FOLLOWED IF

THE PRECONFIGURED CP7585-P133 (PURCHASED FROM SBT, INC.) IS
BEING USED.
• Quickly click on the exit button to halt the NCC-G start up process and
go to the OS/2 desktop.
• Click on the c:\prompt in the OS/2 LaunchPad as shown below:
• An OS/2 window appears. Type E config.sys and press Enter.

A window displaying the config.sys for OS/2 file appears.
• If the network device driver has not been previously installed, be sure that
the following lines are in the config.sys file on the D: drive (not C: where
DOS boots from):
DEVICE=D:\NCC2\NO2DRVR.SYS /C=2*
DEVICE=D:\NCC2\SENTINEL.SYS
DEVICE=D:\OS2\BOOT\COM.SYS
*C=1 – COM PORT 1
C=2 – COM PORT 2
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• In the CONFIG.SYS of OS/2 be sure that the following three lines are
present somewhere:
SUPPRESSPOPUPS=C
REIPL=ON
AUTOFAIL=YES
• Save the changes to the config.sys file before exiting by clicking on File
in the menu bar and selecting Save.
• Exit the window by double clicking the upper left corner of the window.
• Click on the Shutdown button on the LaunchPad (OS/2 Warp 3.0) or Task
Bar (OS/2 Warp 4.0). Refer to the OS/2 Shutdown Procedure on pages
23-24 for instructions.
• Reboot by pressing the CTRL-ALT-DEL keys.
NOTE: The NCC-G/GL boots up the first time after installation at

password level D, so that the installer may continue with
installation and configuration. It is critical that passwords are
assigned and set up during the configuration process as
shown in the following sections of this manual:
• Operator Logon Names and Passwords, page 45
• Setup - Logon Tab, pages 53-56
Touch Screen Installation

Notes:
1. OS/2 must be installed and properly operating with the mouse
before proceeding with Touch Screen installation.
2. OS/2 drivers are on the CP7585-P133 (purchased from SBT, Inc.
hard drive. Each CP7574T package includes step-by-step
instructions for configuring the CP7574T for use with the
CP7585-P133 (purchased from SBT, Inc.).
To install the touch screen:

The following procedure applies only when using CP7585-P133 and
CP7574T (purchased from SBT, Inc.).
• Exit out of the NCC-G program completely by pressing the ALT and F4
keys simultaneously.
• Close out each window until the OS/2 LaunchPad can be accessed.
• At the OS/2 LaunchPad, click on OS/2. This will put you in the D drive
and the following will appear:
D:\
• At the D prompt type in: touchon
D:\touchon [enter]
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• Shut down the computer by hitting the shutdown button on the OS/2
LaunchPad. Once the computer states it is ready to be shutdown, press
CTR-ALT-DEL. We strongly recommend you follow the proper shutdown
procedure at this point.
During the reboot, the system will access the drivers for the touch monitor from
the hard drive.
• Return back to the D drive and go into the elo subdirectory by typing:
cd D:\elo [Enter]
• In the elo directory type: elocal2.
D:\elocal2 [Enter]
• After pressing enter, the calibration window will appear. Do not change
any of the default settings. Click on the Calibrate button and follow the
calibration instructions.
• Once calibration is complete, close out of the Calibration window.
• If NCC-G is not installed, proceed to the software installation instructions
as described on page 16.
Exiting NCC to the OS/2 Desktop
NOTE: This function is only available to password level “D” or higher.

To exit the NCC, press the ALT and F4 keys simultaneously. The following
window pops up:
Click on the OK button. The same window pops up a second time. Click on OK
again. As the computer is rebooting, the following screen will display briefly:
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Quickly click on the exit button to halt the NCC-G start up process. When the
“STARTUP.CMD” window appears, you may do any one of the following:
• Press CTRL+C to exit the startup loop
• Open a new command window from the launch pad
• Shutdown the system
OS/2 Shutdown Procedure
Select Shutdown on the LaunchPad.
The following window appears:
Select OK. The following window appears:
Close any active programs that are still running by clicking on the “Yes” button.
(One window will pop up for each active program.) When Shutdown indicates it is
now safe to restart your computer, use the CTRL-ALT-DEL keys to reboot the
system.
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If you are using Panasonic KX-P2624 (PAL-1) and OS/2 Warp 3.0, you
must select Null Printer as shown for port LPT1. If you are using OS/2
Warp 4.0, you must select Panasonic KX-P2624, 24 pin. For non-UL
approved systems, you may also select any of the optional printer types
as listed on page 6.
• You will now be prompted to enter specific OS/2 Printer Driver install
disks so that the proper drivers for the printer can be installed.
• Once the drivers are installed, you must shutdown and do a CTRL-ALT-
DEL reboot for the drivers to take effect.
• The procedure so far has installed the OS/2 drivers and indicated the
connection port and type of printer. Now set up the NCC-G system to
work with the printer.
NOTE: If NCC-G is not installed, proceed to the software installation
instructions as described on page 16 and install the NCC-G
software before proceeding with the next step.
• From the NCC-G operator display, select (single click) the MORE button.
In the MORE COMMANDS dialog box which appears, select (single click)
the SETUP command. In the SETUP dialog box which appears, select
(single click) the SYSTEM button. In the notebook which appears select
the PRINTERS page by selecting (single clicking) the PRINTERS tab.
• Select LPT1 for the event logging printer by clicking on the up or down
arrows until the field shows LPT1. Do the same for the Report Printer
unless another printer will be designated for lists and reports.
NOTE: If LPT1 is also used for the Report Printer, the Job Properties
option will be inactive.
• Select (single click) DONE to exit out of each level of the command.
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• Select port LPT2 and select the graphics printer desired. A graphics
printer such as a laser or inkjet printer is recommended.
• You will now be prompted to enter specific OS/2 Printer Driver install
disks so that the proper drivers for the printer can be installed. These
drivers can either be supplied by the manufacturer or supplied on the
OS/2 printer driver disks.
• Connect the printer cable to port LPT2. If required, a software key will be
installed in this port. Connect the printer to the output of the software key.
Printing will pass through the software key.
• If a touch screen is installed, recalibration of the touch screen is required
after installing the printer drivers. This is because installation of the
printer drivers also reinstalls the touch screen drivers and reinitializes the
calibration data. Refer to the touch screen installation section of the NCC-
G manual for calibration. Do this before rebooting the system.
• Once the drivers are installed and the touch screen is recalibrated, you
must shutdown as described on page 23 and then do a CTRL-ALT-DEL
reboot for the drivers to take effect.
• Once the printer is installed, the printer orientation can be setup. For the
graphics printer, this can be done either in the NCC-G program (pages
50-51) or through the OS/2 desktop. The default orientation is portrait
mode.
To enable landscape mode, on the OS/2 desktop,
click on the graphics printer icon with the right mouse button and
select the settings option:
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In the notebook which appears (Printer - Settings), select (single click) the Printer
driver tab and then select (single click) the Job Properties button.
In the dialog box which appears (Job Properties; selected printer), select (single
click) the orientation desired. The following example shows a sample dialog box
for a laser printer. The setup differs with the printer selected.
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While in the Printer - Settings notebook, select (single click) the Output Port tab
and confirm that LPT2 is selected.
Also from the Printer - Settings notebook, select (single click) the Queue op-
tions tab and make sure the check box Print while spooling is selected to help
speed up printing.
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NCC-G Graphic Printer Setup

After installing the graphics printer in OS/2, log on to the NCC-G System to set
up the system to recognize the printer. (Note: Password Level D is required
for NCC-G System Settings.)
• From the NCC-G operator display, select (single click) the MORE button.
In the MORE COMMANDS dialog box which appears, select (single click)
the SETUP command. In the SETUP dialog box which appears, select
(single click) the SYSTEM button. In the notebook which appears select
the PRINTERS page by selecting (single clicking) the PRINTERS tab.
• Select LPT2 for the Graphics Event Printer by clicking on the up or down
arrows until the Port field shows LPT2. Additional detail on the Graphics
Event Printer options can be found on pages 49-51.
Template Placement
The NCC-G packages are shipped with various keyboard templates as shown in
Table 2. Refer to Figure 7 on page 32 for the correct placement of templates on
the keyboard. Only three of the templates are required and the selection of
templates is based on the UL listed system types.
NOTE: Template #3 is not used with NFPA 72 Local - Campus.
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TABLE 2
UL LISTED SYSTEM TYPE AND TEMPLATE SELECTION
Template Keyboard
Part Location
Configuration NCC-G/GL Operation Numbers (See Fig. 7)
The NCC-G is in a monitoring mode ONLY. 575-095009 1.
The remote MXL node(s) are configured as 575-093302 2.
standalone 72 Local - Campus panel(s).
NFPA 72 Local - Local control is through the MXL's MKB.
Campus The NCC-G displays the current values of
analog voltage, sensitivities, etc. The
NCC-G cannot directly acknowledge,
silence, or reset a remote node.
The NCC-G is the primary control point for 575-095010 1.
an MXL node or a collection of MXL nodes. 575-093302 2.
It is capable of block acknowledge, query, 575-093198 3.
and control of the system. The remote MXL
NFPA 72 Local - node(s) are configured as 72 Local -
Highrise Highrise unit(s) and may contain their own
annunciators (MKB). No local control is
possible at a remote MKB unless its node is
out of communication with the NCC-G.
The NCC-G is the primary control point for 575-095011 1.
an MXL node or a collection of MXL nodes. 575-093302 2.
It is capable of top event acknowledge, 575-093198 3.
query, and control of the system. The
NFPA 72 remote MXL node(s) are configured as 72
Proprietary Proprietary unit(s) and may contain their
own annunciators (MKB). Control is
possible from a remote location using an
MKB that is behind a locked door.
1.
2.
3.
Figure 7
NCC-G/GL Template Placement
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CHAPTER 3 Operator Display
3 Operator Display
Introduction
Once all MXL node(s) are powered up, the NCC-G displays global system
information as it occurs and allows the operator to enter commands to control the
system or view specific data within the system. The NCC-G monitors for the
existence of all remote node(s) that were programmed into it using the NETWORK
command under the system SETUP menu. (See description of the MORE button
on page 41.) It also announces its existence at the node address that was
entered at configuration time.
The operator display on the main screen has five regions as shown in Figure 8
and Figure 9. They are the Status Line, Graphics Window, Event Window, Button
Array, and System Node Status Bar.
BUTTON
ARRAY
STATUS
LINE
GRAPHICS
WINDOW
EVENT
WINDOW
SYSTEM
NODE
STATUS
BAR
Figure 8
NCC Graphics Main Screen
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BUTTON
ARRAY
STATUS
LINE
GRAPHICS
WINDOW
EVENT
WINDOW
SYSTEM
NODE
STATUS
BAR
Figure 9
NCC-GL Main Screen
System Status Line

This area displays the status of the MXL system and NCC-G, including:
ALR=x Indicates the number of active alarms
SUP=x Indicates the number of active supervisories
SEC=x Indicates the number of active security alarms
STA=x Indicates the number of status conditions (display is optional,
see pages 47, 65-66 of the configuration section)
TRB=x Indicates the number of trouble conditions
ACK=x Indicates the number of acknowledgments pending
<system status message> (located within “< >”) This message normally
displays <System Normal>. The table below lists system status mes-
sages in descending display priority. If a condition of higher priority
occurs, its respective message replaces the one that is currently dis-
played. The lowest ranked message is <System Normal> and displays
only if no other condition exists. (Refer to Table 3.)
L=x Indicates the password level of the current operator, where x is
either level A through D or an asterisk (*) for the locked system level.
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Time and Date Indicates the current time and date. The seconds display
is manipulated by direct program control. This gives the operator a direct
indication that the monitoring program is functioning.
TABLE 3
SYSTEM STATUS MESSAGES
Printer Fail Printer is disconnected, turned off, or out of paper.
Network Fail The NCC-G cannot make contact with any remote node.
There are one or more alarms pending acknowledgment outside the event
ALR Pending
list window.
There are one or more supervisories pending acknowledgment outside the
SUP Pending
event list window.
There are one or more status points pending acknowledgment outside the
STA Pending
event list window.
There are one or more troubles pending acknowledgment outside the
TRB Pending
event list window.
There are one or more securities pending acknowledgment outside the
SEC Pending
event list window.
Disarmed Devices One or more nodes, modules, or detectors is disarmed in the system.
Some off-normal condition which does not meet one of the above special
< blank line >
cases.
System is polling. All nodes are connected. No nodes or detectors are
System Normal
disarmed. Printer is connected and on-line.
The Graphics Window

This area displays a graphic or map associated with the selected event. An
appropriate icon flashes to show the exact location and type of event. The user
can scroll the graphic image to view other areas or reduce the system event
window to reveal more of the displayed graphic.
NOTE: If the event currently selected does not have a set of graphic
images associated with it, the “NO IMAGE FOR THIS EVENT”
banner displays.
The Event Window

The event window is located below the graphics window. All system events
(alarms, troubles, etc.) are listed in this window in chronological order by event
type. A leading ICON is marked with a check mark when the event is acknowl-
edged. See Figure 11 on page 37 for Event Icon Descriptions. The information in
this window can be scrolled up or down to view items that are outside the current
view. The event window can also be resized to allow for a greater number of
events to be displayed.
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The message format is shown in Figure 10 below:
EVENT EVENT ACK

TYPE STATE PLACE
STANDARD DEVICE NAME
(NODE:MODULE:DEVICE)
TIME CUSTOM
DATE
MESSAGE
Figure 10
Event Window Format
• EVENT TYPE
ALARM - displayed in red
SUPERVISORY - displayed in blue
SECURITY - displayed in magenta
TROUBLE - displayed in yellow
STATUS - displayed in light blue
• EVENT STATE - either IN or OUT
• PLACE WHERE EVENT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED
LC - local (i.e., at the NCC-G)
RM - remote (at the MXL panel)
L? - acknowledged locally, but message could not be delivered to the
remote panel because of a line break, etc.
• STANDARD DEVICE NAME - NODE NUMBER:MODULE NUMBER:
DEVICE NUMBER
• DATE - day:month:year
• TIME - hour (24 hour format):minute:second
• CUSTOM MESSAGE - The custom message is either the default as-
signed in the CSG-M (Custom Software Generator for MXL ) or one
assigned at the NCC-G. The NCC-G assigned message will override a
custom message assigned in the CSG-M. The new custom message is
displayed in the NCC-G event window.
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ALARM SECURITY
ALARM SECURITY
ACK’D ACK’D
ALARM SECURITY
OUT OUT
ALARM SECURITY
OUT OUT
ACK’D ACK’D
SUPERVISORY TROUBLE
SUPERVISORY TROUBLE
ACK’D ACK’D
SUPERVISORY TROUBLE
OUT OUT
SUPERVISORY TROUBLE
OUT OUT
ACK’D ACK’D
STATUS STATUS
OUT
STATUS STATUS
ACK'D OUT
ACK'D
Figure 11
Event Icon Descriptions
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Special Cases (Does Not Apply to NCC-GL)

In the case of events such as Network troubles, NN:MMM-DDD identifies the
source of the event uniquely as node NN, module MMM and then the device
number, DDD (if applicable).
Example 1:
02:100-3 Displays if MXL node number 2 has a NIM-1R addressed as 100
indicating that node number 3 is in trouble.
However, when the NCC-G is the node, the module is always
shown as 002:
05:002-3 Displays if the NCC-G at Node 5 is annunciating that Node 3 is in
trouble.
Example 2:
02:100-0 Displays device number 0 if there is a custom message for the
module.
Example 3:
02:0-0 Displays module number 0 and device number 0 if there is a
custom message for the node.
System Node Status Bar

A node is one fire alarm control panel represented by a network address. For
more information refer to Basic Configuration - Network on page 56.
This status bar at the bottom of the screen is used to indicate the general state
of node(s) attached to the NCC-G. Each rectangular icon represents a node or
group of nodes and changes color and text to indicate normal (green), alarm
(red), supervisory (blue), security (magenta), status (light blue), or trouble (yel-
low) activations.
The color and text state also reflects the synchronization process with the MXL
network. Upon initialization, the node box appears yellow with an “X” through it.
When the NCC begins to hear the heartbeat of the MMB, the node box turns an
olive color and the “X” is removed. At this point, the NCC only hears the MMB
and synchronization has not begun. Once the NCC begins to communicate back
to the MMB, the node box turns to a cyan (greenish blue) color. Synchronization
has begun. The nodes will turn cyan in the order that the MMB's heartbeat is
heard by the NCC.
Once synchronization has begun, the NCC will begin to download the CSG-M of
each MXL panel. If the CSG-M has been changed since the last download, the
node box will appear in a bright green color with a percentage sign. The percent-
age sign provides benchmarks on the process of the CSG-M download. Upon
successful completion of the CSG-M download, the node box will turn back to
cyan, then to the color of the state of the MXL (for example, green for normal;
red for alarm).
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If the synchronization is not successful, the node button will remain in the cyan
color. If more than one node button is cyan for more than five seconds, there
may be a network communications problem.
Clicking on a particular button pops up a dialog box providing further information
about the Node and enables the operator to CONNECT, DISCONNECT, RESET
or SHOW the node as shown in Figure 12 below. Each node button is push on/
push off. For more information, refer to System Node Status Bar - Dialog Box
as described on page 116.
Figure 12
System Node Status Bar - Dialog Box
The Button Array
The various buttons to the right of the

graphics and event windows are used to
control the system and are activated using
either a touch screen or a mouse. The
buttons visible on the main screen are ACK,
or
SILENCE, RESET, ZOOM IN, ZOOM OUT, or
NEXT, PREV, LOG ON, SHOW, USER and
MORE. Each of these functions can also be or
accessed using function keys listed next to
the button array. For more information
or
about these functions, refer to the CON- or
FIGURATION and OPERATION sections of
this manual. or
or
or
or
or
or ¨+
Figure 13
The Button Array
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Chapter 4 Configuration
4 Configuration
Basic Configuration - System

NOTE: Full system configuration features can only be accessed by
password level D. Refer to the following sections of this manual
for further information:
• Operator Logon Names and Passwords, page 45
• Setup - Logon Tab, pages 53-56
To begin system configuration:
From the main operator display, click on the MORE button at the
bottom of the vertical button array on the right hand side of the screen, or
Press the ¨ + keys.

The following window pops up:
From the More Commands window, click

on the Setup button, or
Press the ¦ + S keys.
Figure 14
More Commands Window
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NCC GRAPHICS Installation and Operation Manual
From the Setup window,

click on the System button, or
Figure 15
Setup Window
The Title window displays as follows:
Figure 16
NCC-G/GL System Settings Window - Title Tab
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Title Tab
The Title window was configured during the initial installation. At this point, the
following information can now be changed:
• System Identification: Enter the name of the installed site, up to 52
characters long.
• Serial #: The number displayed is the version of the NCC-G software.
• Command Seq #: The number displayed is the number of commands
executed since the system was installed.
• UL System: Select the NFPA 72 mode of operation. Refer to Table 2,
page 32, for further information. The possible selections are:
• NFPA 72 Local - Campus
• NFPA 72 Local - Highrise
• NFPA 72 Proprietary
• Foreign Language Support:
• Click on the Enable Support check box. (If no language other
than English is required, leave this box unchecked.) Once this
option is activated, the More Menu will include a dialog button
for the selected language.
More Menu with Canadian French Language Activated
• Select the name of the country and language from the pull down
list. English is the default language.
NOTE: As of NCC-G/GL Revision 2.23, English and Canadian
French are the only languages supported by the
NCC-G program.
• Enter the foreign language form of the site name, up to 52
characters long. This name is used when the display is toggled
to the alternate language.
• Please note, if the language is being changed after the system
has been configured, it is recommended that the system be
reset by pressing the CTRL-ALT-DEL keys.
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Next, click on the Options tab, or

press the ´ key.
The Options window displays as follows:
Figure 17A
System Settings Window - Options Tab with Password Tab
Figure 17B
System Settings Window - Options Tab with Logon Tab
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Options Tab
From the System Settings window, at the Options tab, configure the following:
• Reset Authorization Level: Password level that allows the user to reset
a node.
• Node Control Authorization Level: Password level that allows the user
to connect and/or disconnect a node.
• Temporary Disable Time in Minutes: Choose the number of minutes
(from 1 to 720) that a device or node, disabled by a B level operator,
remains disabled. After the allotted time, the device or node automatically
reconnects.
• Operator Logon Names and Passwords: If selected, this option en-
ables the use of individual operator IDs and passwords. If not selected,
only the simple system passwords by level can be used.
If this option is not activated, the Passwords tab will display, as shown in
Figure 17A. If this option is activated, the Logon tab will display, as
shown in Figure 17B. Refer to the Logons and Password tabs on pages
53-56 for more information.
• History Logging and Reporting: If selected, this option enables the
system to store, retrieve, and report long term event history.
• Custom Device Names: If selected, this option enables the use of
custom device names or pseudonyms for the conventional node:module-
device format. For example, if device 4:7-5 is a zone in the main lobby, it
can be given the custom name “Lobby-1”.
• Time Controlled Events: If selected, this option enables the time events
to be edited and used in the system.
• Use Touch Keyboard for Input: If selected, this option automatically
pops up the touch keyboard for screens that require input as shown in
Figure 18 below.
Figure 18
Touch Screen Keyboard
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• Logging Printer Connected: If selected, this option enables the local

system printer.
• Expand Macro Command Logging: When this option box is checked,
the progress of a macro command is logged on the system printer as
each subcommand is activated. The default setting for this parameter is
OFF.
• Inhibit Automatic Configuration Download: When this option box is
checked in a networked (XNET) system where this NCC-G has the lowest
node number assignment of all the NCC-Gs in the system, it inhibits the
automatic download of the configuration information from the remote
MMBs.
NOTE: In the NCC-G/GL program, for all NCC-G/GLs with higher
node number assignments the MMB configuration must be
manually loaded. Refer to System Data Base Backup and
Restore - CSG Import on page 98 for information about manual
download of the CSG-M.
• Inhibit Generation of Out Events: If selected, the out messages after
reset will not appear and will not require acknowledgment. The default
setting is OFF.
Next, click on the More tab, or

press the ´ key.
The More window appears as follows:
Figure 19
System Settings Window - More Tab
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More Tab
From the NCC-G System Settings window, at the More tab, configure the
following:
• Automatic Logout: If selected, this will automatically logout an operator
after a preset time. This preset time can be set by minutes in the Auto-
matic Logout time section.
• Inhibit Multiple Reset Filter: If selected, this option inhibits the filter
which prevents MXL resets at less than 2.5 minute intervals. The default
is OFF (recommended).
• Canadian Two Stage Option: This option can only be activated if
French Canadian is chosen as the language.
• Two Stage Failsafe Time in Seconds: The number of seconds
before the NCC-G/GL will begin to ignore a Two Stage Inhibit flag.
• Enable Two Stage Reset Inhibit: If selected, this will inhibit a reset
while any node's Two Stage reset is active.
• Enable Two Stage Silence Inhibit: If selected, this will inhibit a
silence while any node's Two Stage reset is active.
Next, click on the Display tab, or

press the ´ key.
The Display window appears as follows:
Figure 20
System Settings Window - Display Tab
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Display Tab
From the NCC-G/GL System Settings window, at the Display tab, configure the
following:
• Newest Event At Top Of List: If selected, the event window displays
the most recent acknowledged event at the top of the list. If not selected,
new acknowledged events are listed at the bottom of the list. The default
setting is OFF.
• Print Multi-line Custom Messages: If selected, this option allows
custom messages to display multiple lines. The default setting is OFF.
• Enable Graphics Display: When this option is not selected, the graph-
ics window will be closed and covered by the Event List Window. The
default setting is ON.
• Display Multi-line Custom Messages: This option allows a long custom
message to display as much as possible in the event window.
• Display Status Events: If selected, this option allows status events to
be displayed in the event window.
• Icon Refrest Limit: This option allows a specified number of icons to be
displayed in addition to an activated icon. The default setting for the
number of icons to display is 20; the maximum is 100.
• Maximum Number Of Lines: If Enable Multiple Display Lines is se-
lected, choose the number of lines to display by clicking on the up and
down arrows. A sample display illustrates each of the choices, from one
to four lines. The default setting is 1.
Next, click on the Printers tab, or

press the ´ key.
The Printers window displays as follows:
Figure 21
System Settings Window - Printers Tab
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Printers Tab
From the NCC-G System Settings window, at the Printers tab, configure the
following:
• Event Logging Printer: Select the printer port for the event logging
printer by clicking on the up and down arrows.
• Graphics Event Printer: Select the printer port. Click on options pro-
vided to activate. These options are defined below.
• Negative Base Image: If selected, the image will print inverted or
negative (black/white reversed).
• Automatic Print on Alarm: If selected, this option will allow an auto-
matic graphic printout on an alarm event.
• Auto Print on Supervisory: If selected, this option will allow an
automatic graphic printout on a supervisory event.
• Auto Print on Security: If selected, this option will allow an automatic
graphic printout on a security event.
• No Print Borders: This option disables the border around a graphics
printout which speeds up ink jet printers.
• Report Printer: Select the printer port for the report printer by clicking on
the up and down arrows.
• From the scroll list, select a report printer from those installed on the
OS/2 desktop.
• Choose the maximum number of columns on the printer.
• Job Properties: If the same LPT port is used for both the logging and
report printers, this option will appear grayed out. The Job Properties
screen can be seen on page 29.
Using the Graphics Printer

The More Commands window contains a Print button, as shown in Figure 14, page
41. Select this button at any time to print the full graphic for the event shown.
This must be followed if none of the automatic print options are activated. Each
printed graphic will have the same zoom level and icon placement as those
currently showing on the screen. Printing is spooled to the hard disk so that
multiple prints can be queued up, assuming there is sufficient hard disk space.
When the Print button is activated, a message box appears that indicates Print-
ing in Progress. This box stays on the screen until the image is queued up for
the printer spooler. If there is any problem, such as printer off-line, out of paper,
wrong port assigned, etc., error message boxes appear. The More Commands
window disappears after the Print button is pressed.
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Figure 22
Sample Graphic Printout
(Shown in Portrait Mode)
Graphics Print Format (Refer to Figure 22.)

The format of the graphics printout is as follows:
• The current bitmap with all icons showing on the screen is centered and
scaled to fit the printer size to the maximum without distorting the image.
• The title, NCC-G Graphics Printout, or the NCC-G’s system name
appears in the upper right with the current time and date the print was
made. Note that this is the print time and not the event time.
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• Below the image is the event information. This information is the same as
the event showing (or selected) on the screen to confirm that the graphic
printed is for the right event.
• The event type (ALARM, TROUBLE, etc.), IN/OUT state, LC/RM
acknowledge, the address (node: module-device) appear on line 1.
• The event’s time and date appear on line 2. A custom message ap-
pears at the end of this line if it is less than 40 characters in length. If it
is greater than 40 characters, it appears on the following lines.
• The full length message to a maximum of 512 characters appears
assuming there is sufficient room available below the graphic.
• The full page printing area is enclosed in a rectangle unless the No
Print Borders option is set. (Refer to the sample graphic printout
shown in Figure 22).
Next, click on the Set Time tab, or

press the ´ key.
The Set Time window displays as follows:
Figure 23
NCC-G/GL System Settings Window - Set Time Tab
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Set Time Tab

From the NCC-G System Settings window, at the Set Time tab, configure the
time and date for the whole system by clicking on the up and down arrows.
• Current - Press this button to update the displayed date and time on the
NCC-G only to the current date and time.
Note: This is a global command. When the Set button is clicked, all
MXLs receive the new time and date at the same time, and their
internal clocks are all updated.
Solar Events
If any timed events in your system use the Daily Solar activation mode, you must
provide special geographical clock and calendar information needed to predict
the sun’s altitude angle. The Location section of this window is for the latitude
and longitude of the installation, in degrees and minutes of arc.
Solar events can be timed quite accurately (within one to two minutes) if you
specify the installation coordinates to within a few minutes of arc. This informa-
tion can usually be obtained from a good atlas. See Appendix C for a list of the
latitude and longitude for selected cities.
If the Operator Logon Names and Passwords option has been selected at the
Options tab,
click on the Logons tab, or

press the ´ key.
The Logons window displays as follows:
Figure 24
NCC-G System Settings Window - Logon Tab
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Logon Tab
From the NCC-G/GL System Settings window, at the Logons tab,
click on the New button to add a user /

highlight an existing user and click on the Edit button to modify the
information, or
press the ¦ + N keys to add a user /

highlight an existing user and press the ¦ + E keys to modify the
information.
The Edit a User Logon window displays as follows:
Figure 25
Edit a User Logon Window
Note: The system administrator (logged in at password level D) is the

only person who can add or delete a name-password combination
or modify the password level.
From the Edit a User Logon window, add/modify a user logon and password:
• Logon: Type a unique identification for the user, between 1 and 15
characters in length, using any combination of uppercase or lowercase
alphanumeric characters or symbols on the keyboard. No spaces are
allowed.
• Password: Choose a password that is not obvious to another person. A
password may be from 4 to 10 characters in length, using any combina-
tion of uppercase or lowercase alphanumeric characters or symbols on
the keyboard.
Note: Your password is case-sensitive; you must enter it exactly as
originally typed, including uppercase and lowercase characters.
• Full Name: Type the full name of the user. This information appears on
user reports.
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• Misc. Information: Type any additional information, up to 32 characters

in length (optional). This information appears on user reports.
• Access Level: When the NCC-G operates with the simple password
system or the system with user ID and password, there are five access
levels. Each higher level can access the functions of the level below it.
Some functions can be accessed with no password entered. Select an
access level for this user. See Table 4.
TABLE 4
PASSWORD ACCESS LEVELS
ACCESS LEVEL (L= ) FUNCTIONS ACCESSED
* Comment
Locked System Log on
No password entered Log off
List alarms
List supervisory
List trouble
A Acknowledge alarms
Acknowledge supervisory
Acknowledge trouble
Acknowledge security
List analog voltage
List sensitivity settings
List sensitivity voltage
List threshold voltage
List module type
List software version
List status
MOI lamp test
Power report
Silence
Unsilence
B Temporarily disable devices and nodes
C Change sensitivity
Change input point
Change output point
Change time of day
Limited password maintenance
D System administrator level (all functions available)
Password maintenance
click on the Update button to save changes /

click on the Cancel button to leave the Edit a User Logon window without
saving changes, or
press the ¦ + U keys to save changes /

press the ¦+C keys to leave the Edit a User Logon window
without saving changes.
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To delete a user logon ID and password,
highlight an existing user and click on the Delete button, or

highlight an existing user and press the ¦ + D keys.
Note: It is possible to delete or modify your own password so that you
lose access to the “D” password level. If this occurs, call Siemens
Building Technologies, Inc. Technical Support at 1-800-248-7976.
If the Operator Logon Names and Passwords option has not been selected at
the Options tab,
click on the Passwords tab, or

press the ´ key.
The Passwords window displays as follows:
Figure 26
NCC-G System Settings Window - Passwords Tab
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Enter a Simple System Password for each level, choosing passwords that are
not obvious to others. See Table 4 on page 54 for access level descriptions and
Operator Logon Names and Passwords on page 46 for additional logon informa-
tion. A password may be from 4 to 10 characters in length, using any combina-
tion of uppercase or lowercase alphanumeric characters or symbols on the
keyboard.
NOTE: Passwords are case-sensitive; you must enter them exactly as
originally typed, including uppercase and lowercase characters.
When all system setting edits are completed,
click on the Save button to save changes and exit to the Setup
window, or
press the ¦ + S keys to save changes and exit to the Setup

window.
Note: The Done command exits to the Setup window without saving any
system setting changes.
Basic Configuration - Network

To begin network configuration:

The More Commands window pops up.
From the More Commands window, click on the Setup button, or

The Setup window pops up.
From the Setup window, click on the Network button, or

Press the ¦ + N keys.
If you are using NCC-GL, go to page 58:
If you are using NCC-G, the following window pops up:
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Figure 27
Network Settings Window
The number of tabs shown on the right side of the screen depends on the NCC
package that was purchased. As shown in Figure 27, each screen has 16 node
addresses. To set up or modify a system node, click on the number of the node
to configure. The following window pops up:
Figure 28
Editing Node Window
• Node Name: Enter the name used on the node control button. (Refer to
System Node Status Bar, Figure 8, page 27.)
• Node Type: Select the type of hardware that the NCC-G will find at this
node. The possible selections are:
• None - Removes the node from the system map.
• MXL - Defines the node as MXL, MXLV or MXL-IQ. If selected, enter a
custom message for that MXL/MXLV/MXL-IQ.
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• NCC-G - Defines the node as an NCC. If selected, indicate either -

• This Unit - Assigns this NCC unit to the node.
• Remote Unit - Assigns a remote NCC unit to the node.
NOTE: The node assignment was entered during the initial installation.
This information can be changed at this point. The remote NCC
must be assigned here since it was not done during the initial
installation. The NCC node with the lowest node number
assignment will automatically receive each node's configuration.
• Custom Message - Enter a custom message for events that are node-
only related, such as, A/C fail.
If the automatic download of the CSG-M is inhibited, manually import the
CSG-Ms at this point. Refer to System Data Base Backup and Restore - CSG
Import on page 97 for information about manual download of the CSG-M.
If you add a node to the network map after the initial setup is complete, it is
recommended to reboot the NCC program after the node has been added.
To reboot the NCC program, press the ¦ + keys simultaneously. A dialog
box will appear twice asking if you would like to close. Click on the OK button
each time. As the computer is rebooting, the FireFinder® screen will appear.
Click on the OK button to restart the NCC program.
NCC-GL and MXL Address Setup

If you are using the NCC-GL, the following network window pops up:
Figure 29
NCC-GL and MXL Address Setup
The Use NIM Interface should be activated when NCC-GL is connected to the
XNET side of an actual NIM-1R. This allows a separate wire connection to the
NCC, independent of the MNET.
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During the initial installation, this configuration information was entered. In this
menu you can reassign the node number and node button label for the NCC-GL
and MXL(IQ). The assignments must be different.
In the NCC-GL section, the module number must be provided. This number
needs to be the same number assigned in the CSG-M.
After completing this information, press the save button to save the information.
Basic Configuration - Device Edit

To begin Device Edit configuration:


From the Setup window, click on the Device Edit button, or

Press the ¦ + V keys.
Figure 30
Device Edit Window - Input Tab
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INPUT
The Input tab of the Device Edit window provides the following selections:
• Device Name / Standard Device Name: Enter a standard device name
in one of the following ways
- type in the conventional node: module-device format
- type in a user assigned name (optional - Only available if Custom
Device Names was selected in the NCC-G System Settings Window -
Options Tab as described on page 45.)
- select BROWSE and use the Select a Device to Edit window as
shown in Figure 31.
Figure 31
Select a Device to Edit Window
• Custom Device Name: Enter a custom name of up to 11 characters for

the selected device (Only available if Custom Device Names was se-
lected in the NCC-G System Settings Window - Options Tab as described
on page 45.)
• Custom Input Message: Enter a custom input message of up to 510
characters. This message overrides any existing message from the
CSG-M. If a CSG-M has been imported from a node, the MXL's custom
message will appear after the “MXL:”.
NOTE: The MXL message can be copied (CTRL+INS) and pasted
(SHIFT+INS) into the full custom message area prior to editing.
GRAPHICS
This tab, as shown in Figure 32, enables the user to assign a device icon and
background graphics to the selected device.
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Figure 32
Device Edit Window - Graphics Tab
To Assign an Icon:
Click on the button. The following window pops up:
Figure 33
Device Icon Select Window
NOTE: The button only appears if there is no device icon assigned.

Otherwise, the previously assigned icon appears as the button.
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Click on the down arrow to select the icon to represent this device and click OK.
The available selections are listed below:
Ion Detector Flow Switch
Valve Monitor Switch Pressure Switch
Manual Station Photo Detector
Roof Smoke Detector Thermal Detector
Under Floor Smoke Detector Air Duct Detector
Fire Indicator Panel Command Center
Fan Motorized Damper
Elevator Purge Activation
Fan Override Magnetic Door Holder
Security Device
Custom icons can be produced using the Icon Editor. Details on the Icon Editor
can be found on pages 85-92.
To Assign a Background Graphic:
From the Device Edit window - Graphics tab, click on the NEW
button, or
Press the ¦ + N keys

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Figure 34
Device Graphic Zoom Level Setup
In the Background Image section, the image subdirectory appears. Enter the
name of the background image for Zoom level 1 or
From the Device Graphic Zoom Level Setup window, click on the
FIND button, or
Press the ¦ + F keys

Figure 35
Open Window
Select the file that contains the background image for Zoom level 1 and click OK.
NOTE: Each image previews in the Background Image section of the
Device Graphic Zoom Level Setup window as you single click
on it.
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Click OK in the Device Graphic Zoom Level Setup window. The following window
pops up:
Figure 36
Device Icon Placement Editor
The selected icon appears in the upper left hand corner of the graphic. Click on
this icon, hold the mouse button down and drag the icon into position. Release
the mouse button. The icon is now positioned on the background graphic.
The node:module-device address and the device custom message for an icon
appear on the bottom of the window when the mouse is placed on the icon and
the left mouse button is clicked.
To reposition this icon, click on the icon, hold the mouse button down and drag
the icon into another position.
NOTE: Click on the button to close the screen when icon

placement is complete. The icon placement must be saved first.
Click on the button in the toolbar to show all previously
placed icons.
Click on the button to save the image file and icon placement.
When changes have been implemented on the icon placement,

this button must be pressed to save the change.
From the Device Edit window, click on the NEXT or PREVIOUS

buttons, or
Press the ¦ + N or ¦ + P keys to move forward or

backward through the list of installed devices.
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Repeat the process described above until all devices have been assigned icons
and placed on all appropriate zoom levels of background graphics. When you
have finished,
Click on the DONE button, or

Press the ¦ + D keys to exit and return to the Setup window.
OPTIONS
The Options, as shown in Figure 37, enable the user to select the style of display
for a status point.
Figure 37
Device Edit - Options Tab
• Standard Device Name: A device address will display active here if the
device has been identified as a status in the MXL/MXLV/MXL-IQ's CSG-M.
• Display Events As: This section allows the user to select the style of
the display of the status event. The selection will also delegate the priority
of the status event when multiple events are being reported to the NCC.
The choices are as follows:
- Not displayed: The status event will not display in the event message
window.
- Status: The status event will display in a light blue color with a status
icon in the event window.
- Security: The status event will display in a magenta color with a
security icon in the event window.
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- Supervisory: The status event will display in a blue color with a super-
visory icon in the event window.
• Self Restoring: When this option is activated, an OUT event from a
device event will not require acknowledgment and will clear the IN event.
This option cannot be activated if the system is configured as NFPA
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Repeat the process described above until all status points have been identified.
When you finish, click on the UPDATE button to save your entries. Then click on
the DONE button, or repeat the process described above until all devices have
been assigned icons and placed on all appropriate zoom levels of background
graphics. When you have finished,
Click on the DONE button, or

Press the ¦ + D keys to exit and return to the Setup window.
Control and Event Customization - Macros

A macro is an automated sequence of system commands that executes after
pressing a quick combination of keys, rather than selecting each task one at a
time using the mouse or the keyboard. Macros simplify time-consuming and
often-performed tasks. The number of macro commands that can be stored is
dependent on hard drive space.
User-Defined Macro Commands

NOTE: There are fixed macro commands that are automatically installed
and maintained by the NCCINIT program and cannot be edited or
deleted. These fixed macro commands are the same as those
used in the MXL-VDT and are shown in Table 5 on page 126.
To add, modify or delete user-defined macro commands:


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From the Setup window, click on the Macros button, or

Press the ¦ + M keys.
Figure 38
Macro Manager Window
Adding A Macro
Click on the New button, or

Press the ¦ + N keys.
Figure 39
New Macro Name Window
Enter a unique macro name of your choice. A macro name can be a unique letter
combination, a function key, a SHIFT and function key combination, or an ALT
and function key combination. The name can consist of up to 20 characters,
including spaces (the name can be more than one word). WING 2 is an example
of a valid macro name. However, certain key combinations are already in use by
the NCC-G system and cannot be reassigned. These are listed in the Function
Key Assignments section on page 128.
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NOTE: In order for user defined macros to appear in the notebook when
the USER button is pressed, they must be specifically named -
U1 through U40, as described on page 127.
To save the new macro name and continue:
Click on the Add button, or

Press the ¦ + A keys.
Figure 40
Macro Definition Editor
In the Macro Definition Editor window:

• Macro Name: The new name appears in this window.
• Password Level: Select the password level for this macro using the up
and down arrows.
• Description: Enter an explanation, up to 40 characters long, of what the
macro does. This remark text is displayed on the main console and on
the logging printer each time the macro runs.
• Command Script: Enter the command(s) that performs the action of this
macro. You may enter commands with modifiers and arguments. If the
script contains more than one command, type a semicolon (;) between
each command and the one that follows it. The command script can be
up to 1,023 characters in length.
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To save the new macro definition and continue:
Click on the Update button, or

Press the ¦ + U keys.
Modifying a Macro
Select the name of the macro in the Macro Manager window and click on the
Edit button. The Macro Definition Editor window pops up. Modify the information
as described in the Adding A Macro section, page 67.
Click on the Update button or press the U key to save your changes.
Deleting a Macro
Select the name of the macro in the Macro Manager window and click on the
Delete button. The Macro Definition Editor window pops up.
Click on the Delete button or press the U key.

Printing a List of Macros
From the Macro Manager window:
Click on the Print button, or Press the ¦ + P keys.

Exiting the Macro Manager
From the Macro Manager window:
Click on the Done button, or Press the ¦ + D keys.
Control and Event Customization - Holidays

Holidays are dates that may be treated in a special way when activating timed
events. To define, modify, or list holidays using the Holiday Manager:
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From the Setup window, click on the Holidays button, or

Press the ¦ + o key
Figure 41
Holiday Manager Window
• Name and Detail: Displays a list (name and description) of any holidays
that have already been defined and entered.
• Holiday Name: Enter a unique holiday name of your choice. The name
can be more than one word, and can consist of up to 16 characters
(including spaces).
• Perennial: Select this if the holiday occurs on the same date every year.
The system automatically applies this date every year regardless of the
year entered in the date field. If not selected, the holiday only applies to
the year specified in the date field.
• Multi-day Holiday: Select if the holiday lasts for more than one day, or if
other days (such as an adjacent weekend) are treated as part of the
holiday. If not selected, the holiday consists of just one day.
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NOTE: A Multi-day holiday has two limitations on the dates. First, both
dates must belong to the same year (even for the Perennial
holidays, for which the date does not otherwise matter). Second,
the End Date must come later in the calendar than the Start Date.
An example of these limits is that you cannot combine New Year’s
Eve and New Year’s Day into a single Multi-day holiday; they
must be defined as two separate holidays.
• Start Date (MM/DD/YY): Enter the start (or only) date for the holiday. If
Multi-day holiday is selected, enter the end date for the holiday also.
Printing a List of Holidays

From the Holiday Manager window:

Saving Definitions and Exiting the Holiday Manager
From the Holiday Manager window:

Control and Event Customization - Events
Events are time triggers that can be used to automatically control system param-
eters such as arming and disarming door monitoring contacts, changing sensitivi-
ties, etc. The events can be set to occur any day, all days including and exclud-
ing holidays. A comprehensive filter can be set for each event. You must be
logged in at password level C and Time Controlled Events must be selected in
the NCC-G System Settings Window - Options Tab as shown in Figure 17 on
page 44. To define, modify, list or delete events using the Event Manager:


Press the ¦ + S key
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From the Setup window, click on the Events button, or

Press the ¦ + E keys
Figure 42
Event Manager Window
Adding an Event
Click on the New button, or Press the ¦ + N keys.

Figure 43
New Event Name Window
Enter a unique event name of your choice. The name can consist of up to 20
characters, including spaces (the name can be more than one word).
NIGHTMODE is an example of a valid event name. To save the new event name
and continue:
Click on the Add button, or Press the ¦ + A keys.

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Figure 44
Event Definition Editor - Script Tab
In the Event Definition Editor - Script Tab window, configure the following:
• Event Name: The new name appears in this window.
• Description: Enter an explanation, up to 40 characters long, of what the
event is. This remark text is displayed on the main console and on the
logging printer each time the event runs.
• Command Script: Enter the command(s) that performs the action of this
event. If the script contains more than one command, type a semicolon (;)
between each command and the one that follows it.
NOTE: Most NCC-G commands cannot be activated as timed events.
Presently, the valid commands are DEENERGIZE, ENERGIZE,
ENABLE, DISABLE, SILENCE, DEVICE NODE, LIST, and
REMOTE. If any other command is entered into a timed event
script, an Invalid Command error results when the event comes
due.
Click on the Settings tab, or Press the ´ key.

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Figure 45
Event Definition Editor - Settings Tab
In the Event Definition Editor - Settings Tab window configure the following:
• Activation Mode: Select one of the following choices:
Daily – The event activates once (at most) each day, at the specified
time, including or excepting dates specified in the remainder of this
editing process.
Daily Solar – The event activates not at a specified time, but rather at a
specified altitude of the sun. For example, this allows an event to occur
every evening at sunset.
One Time Only – The event takes place just once, at the specified time
on the specified date. An event defined with the One Time Only activation
mode is deleted automatically after activation at its specified time and
date.
Daily
If you have selected the Daily activation mode, configure the following:
• Active Days: Select the days of the week for which this timed event is to
occur.
• Holidays: Select from one of the following choices:
Ignore – The event will occur on the specified days of the week without
regard to the exceptional dates (Holidays or Special Dates).
Include – The event will occur on the specified days of the week, only if it
is an exceptional date. Standard holidays are defined and may be listed
by selecting the Holiday button. See Holidays on page 69.
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Exclude – The event will occur on the specified days of the week, except
on the exceptional dates.
• Event Trigger Time: Enter the time of day when this daily event is to
occur by clicking on the up or down arrows next to the hour and minute
displays.
Daily Solar
If you have selected the Daily Solar activation mode, configure the following:
• Active Days: Select the days of the week for which this timed event is to
occur.
• Holidays: Select from one of the following choices:
Ignore – The event will occur on the specified days of the week without
regard to the exceptional dates (Holidays or Special Dates).
Include – The event will occur on the specified days of the week, plus
any exceptional date. Standard holidays are defined and may be listed by
selecting the Holiday button. See Holidays on page 69.
Exclude – The event will occur on the specified days of the week, except
on the exceptional dates.
• Solar Values: If you have selected Daily Solar as the activation mode,
enter the following information –
1. The solar altitude angle in degrees (can be determined with a
protractor)
2. The direction of this angle relative to the horizon (Above Horizon or
Below Horizon)
3. The direction of solar motion (Rising or Setting).
For example, standard sunrise and sunset occur when the sun is about 1
degree below the horizon, so a sunset event would specify 1 degree
below the horizon, setting. A sunrise event would specify 1 degree below
the horizon, rising. Standard twilight occurs when the sun is 6 degrees
below the horizon, so a sundown event would specify 6 degrees below
the horizon, rising.
NOTE: Use caution when setting angles far from the horizon. For
example, at the latitude of New York City, the sun never gets
more than about 73 degrees above the horizon, so an event set to
run at 75 degrees would never occur. At this same latitude, an
event set to run at 26 degrees above the horizon would run daily
for most of the year, but would not run at all for a few days in late
December when the sun stays very low in the sky.
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One Time Only

If you have selected the One Time Only activation mode, configure the
following:
• Time Mode: Select one of the following two choices:
Clock – If you want to set a particular time of day (such as 15:15, or a
quarter past 3 P.M.), use the default Clock time mode. Enter the time and
date in the appropriate fields using the format described below for Event
Trigger Time.
From Now – If you wish to have a One Time Only time that is relative to
the present time, select From Now. Enter the time (up to 23 hours and
59 minutes) from now until when the event is to occur using the format
described below for Event Trigger Time. For example, select From Now
and enter 1:45 to cause the event to activate an hour and forty-five
minutes from now.
• Event Trigger Time: Enter the time of day or the number of hours and
minutes when this event is to occur by clicking on the up or down arrows
next to the hour and minute displays.
• Event Trigger Date: If you have selected the Clock Time Mode, enter
the date when this event is to occur by clicking on the up or down arrows
next to the day, month and year displays.
To save the new event definition and continue:
Click on the Update button, or Press the ¦ + u keys.

Modifying an Event
Select the name of the event in the Event Manager window and click on the Edit
button. The Event Definition Editor window pops up. Modify the information as
described in the Adding An Event section, page 72.
Click on the Update button, or Press the ¦ + u keys to

save your changes.
Deleting an Event
Select the name of the event in the Event Manager window and click on the
Delete button. The Event Definition Editor window pops up.
Click on the Delete button, or Press the ¦ + D keys.
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Printing a List of Events and Definitions

From the Event Manager window:

Saving Events and Definitions
From the Event Manager window:

Graphic Image Maintenance - Images
To begin importing images:


From the Setup window, click on the Images button, or

Press the ¦ + I keys,
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Figure 46
Images Window - Base Tab
Importing Base Browse and Unprogrammed Event Images

The Base Browse Image appears in the graphics window when no other events
and their corresponding graphics are displaying. The Unprogrammed Events
Image appears in the graphics window as the default image when an event
occurs for which there is no specifically assigned graphic.
In the Images - Base Tab window:
• Base Browse Image or Image Use for Unprogrammed Events: Enter
the file name of a graphic or Click the Find button to scroll through
directories and select an image. NCC Graphics supports .BMP, .PCX,
.GIF, or .TIF file formats. The following window appears:
Figure 47
Graphic Selector Window
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The Graphic Selector window displays a thumbnail view for each selected
filename. Select an image file to open by typing in the location and filename or
Click on the Find button, or Press the ¦ + F keys.

Figure 48
Select a Graphic Window
Select an image file to open by choosing:

• The Type of File - <All Files> to list everything in the subdirectory, or
other choices to help narrow the search criteria.
• The letter of the Drive on which the file is located.
• The name of the Directory in which the file is located.
• The name of the File that you wish to open.
Click the OK button to select this file. The filename will then appear in the
Images window.
Creating and Editing Images
Click on the Images tab, or Press the ´ key.

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Figure 49
Images Window - Images Tab
In the Images - Images Tab window:
Click on the Create button, or Press the ¦ + C keys.

OR
Select a filename from the display list and
Click on the Edit button, or Press the ¦ + E keys.

Figure 50
NCC-G Graphic Editor
For more information on the NCC-G Graphic Editor, refer to Chapter 8.
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Adding Images
To copy an image file from disk or diskette to the database
Click on the Add button, or Press the ¦ + A keys.

Figure 51
Copy File Window
• Source: Enter the location and name of the file that you want to copy or
click the Find button to scroll through directories and select a file. The
following window appears:
Figure 52
Select Source File Window
Select a source file to copy by choosing:

Click the OK button to select this file. The filename will then appear in the Copy
File window.
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• Destination: Enter the location and complete filename (name.extension)

for the destination or click the Find button to scroll through directories and
select a file. The following window appears:
Figure 53
Select Destination Window
Select a destination file to copy to by choosing:

• The letter of the Drive on which the file will be located.
• The name of the Directory in which the file will be located.
• The name of the File that you wish to copy to.
Click the OK button to select this file. The filename will then appear in the Copy
File window.
To begin copying an image file from disk or diskette to the database
Click on the Copy button.
When the progress bar at the bottom of the Copy File window reaches 100%,
Click on the Done button to return to the Images Tab of the Images
window.
Deleting Images
To delete an image file from the database, select a filename from the display list
and
Click on the Delete button, or Press the ¦ + t keys.
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Rebuilding The Database

If the database needs repair
Click on the Rebuild button

Figure 54
Image Data Base Rebuild Window
Click on the Start button, or Press the ¦ + S keys.

The following message appears in the window:
Figure 55
Please Wait! Window
When the database has been rebuilt, the following message appears in the
window:
Figure 56
Completed! Window
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Click on the Done button, or Press the ¦ + D keys to

return to the Image window.
Image and Device Relationship Report
Click on the Report button and the following screen will appear:
Figure 57
Image and Device Relationship Report Screen
This report outlines which devices have been programmed in the NCC-G and
which have not. This report can run on criteria such as programmed versus
nonprogrammed, and zoom level. Zoom Level 1 creates a shorter report for a
quick review. This report will print to the report printer.
An example of an Image and Device Relationship Report showing all pro-
grammed devices, the zoom levels, and the X and Y positions in those levels
follows:
Image and Device Relationship Report
Includes:
devices programmed to images
all zoom levels
Devices Assigned By Image
D:\NCC2\PCX\SITE.PCX
01:00l=001 Level=1 X-182 Y=600
02:001-023 Level=1 X=610 Y=417
02:001-024 Level=1 X=611 Y=417
This is followed by a list of Images Assigned By Device, as shown in the next

example:
Images Assigned By Device
01:001-001 placed on:
Level=l Image=D:\NCC2\PCX\SITE.PCX
01:001-012 placed on:
Level=l Image=.\IMAGES\10.PCX
02:001-023 placed on:
Level=l Image=D:\NCC2\PCX\STTE.PCX
Level=2 Image=D:\NCC2\PCX\Z6S.PCX
Level=3 Image=D:\NCC2\PCX\Z6Sl.PCX
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Saving Selections and Exiting the Images Window

From the Images window:
Click on the Save button.

Exiting the Images Window without Saving Selections
Click on the Done button.

Icon Editor
The icon editor is used to add icons to the NCC-G. These newly added icons are
in addition to the standard set of icons supplied with the system.


The Setup window pops up (See Figure 58).
Figure 58
Selecting the Icons Button
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From the Setup window, click on the Icons button, or

Press the ¦ + C keys.
Figure 59
Icon Edit Initial Screen
The icon edit initial screen (See Figure 59) shows the existing icons arranged
alphabetically in a list box.
• A vertical scroll bar appears on the right hand side of the list box to scroll
to icons that are not seen initially due to space limitations.
• Below the list box, a text description of each icon appears for the icon
selected in the text box.
• The image for the selected icon should appear in the upper right portion
of the screen.
The Edit button is used to edit an existing icon. However, the NCC-G supplied
set of standard icons cannot be edited. This is why the Edit button appears
grayed out if any of the standard icons are selected.
The Create button is used to create a new icon. The Delete button is used to
delete an existing icon. The standard set of icons cannot be deleted. The Done
button is used to exit this window and return to the Setup window.
To create a new icon, click on the CREATE button. This brings up the following
window (See Figure 60):
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Figure 60
Create a New Icon Window
The New Icon window contains edit boxes for a Reference, File Name, and
Description.
• The Reference is the name that the icon editor shows in the list box
referring to the icon.
• The File Name that appears is a default file name that is guaranteed to
be unique. However, this can be edited to any file name that isn’t already
used. Note that all icons have a .BMP extension.
• The Description is the text note that appears in the Description box in the
icon edit initial screen.
NOTE: All of the above information must be provided in order for the icon
to properly appear in the icon reference window.
Figure 61
Creating a New Icon
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Figure 61 is an example of adding an icon for a Heat Detector - Rate of Rise.

The Reference and Description boxes have been filled out. The File Name was
changed from the default file name IC9U0JQM.BMP (Refer to Figure 60) to
HEATROR.BMP, a recognizable name. The default file name could have been
used, but using a name that assists in understanding what a bitmap file contains
is more helpful. The case of characters entered is not important. The Find button
is provided for looking at the existing file names and other drives and directories,
if desired.
The Copy button allows the user to create a new icon from an existing icon
instead of having to start from scratch. Using the Copy button brings up the
Copy File dialog box, as shown in Figure 62. Enter the source file name to be
copied and the destination file name or use the Find buttons to select the file
source or destinations desired. Once the desired source and destination are
selected, press the Copy button. As the copy is being generated, a the bar graph
shows the progress with 100% indicating the file has been successfully copied.
Figure 62
Copy File Dialog Box
Figure 63 shows the Copy File entries for a rate of rise heat detector. In this
example, the bitmap HEATROR.BMP was created from the existing bitmap file
ROOF.BMP. The bar graph indicates the transfer was 100% complete. The
Done button brings the user back to the New Icon window (Refer to Figure 61).
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Figure 63
Using the Copy File
The Draw Icon button in the New Icon window starts the graphic icon editor with
a blank icon. The Cancel button provides a pullout exit.
If Edit had been chosen for the existing icon shown in Figure 59, then the dialog
box shown in Figure 64 would appear. Notice the dialog box is titled Edit Icon or
Description. Only the description field of this dialog box can be edited. To
change the file name assignment of an icon, the icon must be deleted and a new
icon created with a new file name. When the Draw Icon button is selected, the
current bitmap file opens in the Icon Editor screen.
Figure 64
Edit Icon or Description Window
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The size of all icons is 32 x 32 pixels. The default background color is pink. We
recommend using pink as the background color because it is interpreted as
transparent when used on an image. Being transparent allows the drawing the
icon is placed on to show through.
The actual size of the icon is shown above the editing area. Editing is performed
by clicking the mouse (left mouse button) on a color and moving the mouse to a
location on the image and clicking where you wish to paint that color. Each block
represents a pixel on the image. Multiple pixels can be painted by holding the
mouse button down and moving the mouse. Select pink to erase erroneously
painted locations.
Figure 65
Icon Editor
The Icon Editor has the following menu commands to assist in editing the icons:
File, Edit, Palette, Options, Device, Tools, and Help
The File submenu allows the user to start new or delete any preexisting bitmap
data, open other existing bitmaps, save, or save as a new file name.
The Edit submenu is useful for cutting, copying, and pasting parts of the bitmap,
especially if any pattern is to be repeated. The select item provides a rectangle
to bracket areas to be edited.
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The Palette submenu allows the user to change colors and create additional
colors. The edit color selection allows for the creation of a new color instead of
the currently selected color by using variable amounts of Red, Green, and Blue
(RGB). Note that the color pink used as transparent is made from the following
setting: Red = 255, Blue = 255, Green = 0. Any variance from these values will
not be transparent.
The Options submenu provides a grid display toggle option which clearly shows
the pixel in the bitmap, a pen size option for selecting a pen size from 1 x 1
pixels (the default setting) to 9 x 9 pixels.
The Device list menu item shows the size and colors for the bitmap in the edit
predefined option. It is recommended that these settings not be changed.
The Tools menu has a device fill toggle for filling large areas in a single color.
Use the File menu to save a file when editing is done. Selecting File Save brings
up the Save Options dialog box (See Figure 66). Use the default settings and
press the save button to complete the save.
Figure 66
Save Options
To exit the Icon Editor, either double click (left mouse button) in the upper left-
hand corner or click once and select CLOSE. This brings a return to the New
Icon or the Edit Icon and Description dialog box (Refer to Figure 61).
When you are satisfied with the icon you have created, select the Update button
to record the new icon. Then confirm the icon is correct by selecting this new
icon in the icon edit screen (Figure 67). Check that the icon that appears is the
icon you have just created.
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Figure 67
Checking the Icon Edit Screen
The new icon now appears in the Device Edit icon list. Selecting it here allows it
to be placed on an image (See Figure 68).
Figure 68
Using the Device Icon Select Dialog Box
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Graphic Image Maintenance - Import

Data from the MXL-G machine must be resident in an NCC-G machine before
files can be imported. First, create a subdirectory in OS/2 and copy the *.XLG
(screens) and *.DAT (database) files into that subdirectory. Refer to Exiting
NCC-G to the OS/2 Desktop on page 23. (It is likely that all these files together
will be larger than 1.44 MB and will not fit on a floppy disk.)
To begin importing existing MXL-G\CXL-G graphic databases:


From the Setup window, click on the Import button, or

Press the ¦ + P keys.
Figure 69
Import XL-G Graphic Data Base Window
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In the Import XL-G Graphic Data Base window:

• XL-G Data File Location: Enter the file name of an XL-G Data File or
Click on the Select button, or Press the ¦ + S keys.

A window similar to the following window appears:
Figure 70
XL-G File Selection Window
Select an XL-G file to import by choosing:

Click the OK button to select this file. The filename will then appear in the Import
XL-G Graphic Data Base window.
NOTE: You only need to select one of the *.dat (database) files. The
NCC-G will assume all the database files are in that directory
during the import process.
Complete the importing process by selecting the following:
• Target Image File Type: Select the appropriate file type –
PCX - PC Paint (default - recommended)
BMP - Bitmap
GIF - Compuserve
TIF - Aldus/MSoft
TGA - Targa
• Source Data Base Type: Select the appropriate type –
CXL-G Data Base
MXL-G Data Base
If MXL-G Data Base is selected, choose the correct XLG Import Node by
clicking on the up and down arrows.
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• Over Write Existing Data Base: Select this option by clicking on the
box if you wish to copy the new data base information over the existing
information.
To begin importing the new data base:
Click on the Begin Import button.

Two things happen -
1. The graphics files convert from *.xlg format to the chosen format (the
default is *.pcx).
2. An XL-G or CXL-G database imports and is inserted into the NCC-G
standard database.
• Processed Images - As files are imported, filenames of processed

images scroll past in this window.
• Missing Images - As files are imported, filenames of missing images
appear in this window.
NOTE: Files showing in the Missing Images window should be recopied

into the import directory. The import procedure should then be
repeated.
Exiting the Import XL-G Graphic Data Base without Saving Selections
Click on the Exit button, or Press the ¦ + e keys.

System Data Base Backup and Restore - Save
To begin saving NCC-G configuration data to a diskette:


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From the Setup window, click on the Save button, or

Press the ¦ + a keys.
Figure 71
Save System Files Window
Insert a diskette into the A: drive.
Click on the Start button, or Press the ¦ + S keys to

backup the system configuration to floppy diskettes.
NOTE: If the diskette is blank and formatted, click on the Erase Only (no
format) check box. The backup procedure will begin immediately.
If the diskette is not formatted, the system will first format the
diskette. Backup will begin when the diskette has been formatted.
The backup process erases all the original contents of a diskette. If the diskette
contains files that are not part of the NCC-G system, the system will display a
warning message. You must answer Yes after changing the diskette or deciding
to overwrite the contents of the diskette. If the diskette contains valid NCC-G
files from a previous backup, the system will display a warning message includ-
ing the date on which the backup was performed. You must decide to either
change the diskette or overwrite the contents.
The progress graphic during backup illustrates the % Total Complete, % File
Complete and % Disk Used. When the first diskette is full, you will be prompted
for a new diskette. The entire process usually requires at least three floppy
diskettes.
NOTE: We recommend that you make a backup after any major
modifications to the system data.
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Exiting without Saving

From the Save System Files to Drive A: window:
Click on the Done button, or Press the ¦ + d keys.
System Data Base Backup and Restore - Load

To begin restoring NCC-G configuration data from backup diskettes
created using the Save command:


Press the ¦ + s keys.
From the Setup window, click on the Load button, or

Press the ¦ + l keys.
Figure 72
Load System Parameters Window
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Click on the Start button, or Press the ¦ + S keys to

back up the system configuration to floppy diskettes.
When you insert the first diskette, the system will check to be sure that this is the
first diskette of valid backup. If it is not, the system will reject the diskette. Once a
diskette’s contents have been restored, the system will prompt you to insert the
next diskette.
If the diskettes do not restore properly, as indicated by error messages, or you
abort the process, the system files may be compromised.
Do not operate the system until a full set of files has been successfully restored.
Note that the enable and disable status of the system, at time of backup, will also
be restored. We advise you to reset the system and obtain a list of disabled
devices (See RESET, page 124).
Exiting without Loading

From the Load System Parameters from Drive A: window:

System Data Base Backup and Restore - CSG Import
To begin Importing a CSG-M configuration file from diskette:
Press the ¨ + keys


From the Setup window, click on the CSG Import button, or

Press the ¦ + g keys.
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Figure 73
Import a CSG-M Configuration Window
• Node: Select the node that corresponds to the configuration.

• Import All: Select this option to load all configuration information at
once.
• Configuration: Enter the configuration name or use the default provided.
• Source: Select the source drive where the configuration is contained.
Insert the diskette containing the CSG-M configuration file into the A: drive.
Click on the Import button, or Press the ¦ + i keys to

begin importing the CSG-M configuration files.
Exiting without Saving

From the Import a CSG-M Configuration window:
Changing a Device State

To query or change the state of a device:
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From the More Commands window, click on the Device button, or

Press the ¦ + d keys.
Figure 74
Change a Device State Window
• Node: Select the address number of the node (between 1 - 64) in which
the device is located by clicking the small up and down arrows. (The large
up and down arrows jump to the next or previous node in the database.)
With the NCC-GL, the arrows will allow the user to go past the node
capacity, however no text will appear. The NCC-GL will not recognize any
node count beyond 2.
• Module: Select the address number of the module (between 1 - 254) in
which the device is located by clicking the up and down arrows. (The small
arrows move through all the numbers between 1 and 254 in chronological
order. The large arrows move through numbers representing installed
modules in chronological order.)
• Device: Select the address number of the device (between 1 - 254) by
clicking the up and down arrows. (The small arrows move through all the
numbers between 1 and 254 in chronological order. The large arrows
move through numbers representing installed devices in chronological
order.)
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• Input Control: Choose one of the following -

- Enable Input
- Disable Input
- No Change
• Output Control: Choose one of the following -
- Enable Output
- Disable Output
If disabled (disarmed), select one of the following -
Energize (on)
De-Energize (off)
No Change
- No Change
Then, click on one of the following buttons:
• Do and Exit: Sends the changes to the device and exits this window.
• Exit: Exits this window without sending a system command.
• Do It: Sends the selected changes to the device, but does not exit this
window.
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5 Operation
Logging On
To log onto the system from the main operator display,
click on the LOG ON button in the vertical button array on the right
side of the screen, or
Press the key.

One of three windows pops up:
• Enter Password Window (For Password Only)
• Enter Password Window (For Logon and Password)
• Touch screen keyboard, as shown in Figure 18 on page 45.
Type in your logon name (if required) and password.
click on the Ok button, or Press the ¦ + o keys.

If your name and password are correct, the system gives you access at your
assigned password level and displays the level on the status line. If your name
and password are not correct, the system denies you access and you must log
on again. Table 4 on page 54 lists password access levels.
Figure 75 Figure 76
Enter Password Window - Password Enter Password Window - Logon
Only and Password
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Acknowledging Events and Audibles
ACK
When there are active events, the ACK button on the top right
of the screen flashes to indicate that an acknowledgment is
required (See Figure 77). The button operates differently
depending on the configuration of the system as explained
below:
• NFPA 72 Local - Highrise. The ACK button label
changes to indicate the highest priority event queue.
1st Priority: ALARM (displayed in red)
2nd Priority: SUPERVISORY (displayed in blue)
3rd Priority: SECURITY (displayed in magenta)
4th Priority: TROUBLE (displayed in yellow)
For example, if there are alarms active, the label on the
button will turn bright red and display “ALR-ACK”. When
the button is pressed all existing unacknowledged
alarms are acknowledged at once and the name of the
next highest queue is shown in the ACK button.
The acknowledgment takes place at both the NCC-G
and the local MXL which caused the event. Figure 77
Button Array
NOTE: The acknowledgment is displayed on the
NCC-G’s Monitor in the alarm list window as well
as on the connected logging printer.
• NFPA 72 Local - Campus. The ACK button silences only the audible
signal from the NCC-G and only has display capabilities. Functions not
allowed under this configuration are displayed as lightly colored buttons.
If any of the events in the display queue were generated by the NCC-G
(such as, NCC-G configuration errors, printer errors, etc.), then they may
be acknowledged by the appropriate command.
• NFPA 72 Proprietary. The “ACK” button causes only the most recent
unacknowledged event in the event queue to be acknowledged and each
event must be individually acknowledged.
You may also press the key to acknowledge an event.

NOTE: NFPA configurations do not apply to the NCC-GL. NCC-GL does not
support (XNET) network.
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SILENCE
The SILENCE button, located just below the ACK button, or the
key
changes the state of the selected MXL system’s silenceable audible devices and
toggles between “SILENCE” and “UNSILENCE” (See Figure 77).
NOTE: This command has no effect in a NFPA 72 Local - Campus
system.
RESET
The RESET button or the key is used to reset the system when all events
are acknowledged, all audible devices are silenced and all queue information is
printed. It causes the whole system to reset just as if it had been reset from the
MKB. In an NFPA 72 Local - Campus system, this command has no system-wide
effect because it only resets the NCC-G.
Viewing Events in the Graphics Window
ZOOM IN
This button or the key allows the operator to get a closer look at the location
in alarm by displaying the appropriate map from the graphics data base. This
button only affects the GRAPHIC WINDOW.
NOTE: The graphic assignments are usually made during configuration.
ZOOM OUT
This button or the key returns the graphic display to the previous zoom level.
NEXT
This button or the key highlights the next text event and displays its corre-
sponding graphic in the graphic window.
PREV
This button or the
key highlights the previous text event and displays its
corresponding graphic in the graphic window.
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Displaying Event Information - System

The SHOW button or the key allows the operator to display lists of informa-
tion about the current state of the system. When either of these buttons is
pressed, the following window pops up:
Figure 78
Show or Print System Information Window
If the Show dialog box (Figure 78) becomes unhighlighted or appears inactive
during operation, press the ² key.
ALARMS
To view or print a list of current system-wide alarms,
Click on the Alarms button, or

Press the ¦ + a keys.
ALARM IN-LC 03:002-002 5-Aug-96 15:49:20 Front Lobby
Figure 79
List of Devices in Alarm Window
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SUPERVISORY
To view or print a list of current global supervisory events,
Click on the Supervisory button, or

Press the ¦ + s keys.
Figure 80
List of Supervisory States Window
The events in the supervisory queue are displayed on the NCC-G in the same
format as the List Supervisory print item in the MXL menu.
SECURITY
To view or print a list of current security events,
Click on the Security button, or

Press the ¦ + e keys.
Figure 81
List of Security States Window
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The events in the security queue display on the NCC-G’s screen in the same
format as the List Security print item in the MXL menu.
TROUBLES
To view or print a list of troubles,
Click on the Troubles button, or

Press the ¦ + t keys.
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:253 3-Aug-96 04:33:36 Warm Reset

TROUBLE IN-RM 03:006 5-Aug-96 09:42:28 Module Not Responding
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:015 5-Aug-96 09:42:28 Unspecified Mod. Responding
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:028 5-Aug-96 09:42:28 Unspecified Mod. Responding
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:007 5-Aug-96 09:42:29 Module Comm. Failure, PSR
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:016-008 5-Aug-96 09:43:16 Unspecified Node Responding
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:001-001 5-Aug-96 09:44:17 Input Device Not Responding
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:016-001 5-Aug-96 09:44:32 Node Not Responding
TROUBLE IN-RM 03:253 5-Aug-96 10:32:45 Battery Fuse/Wiring Open
Figure 82
List of Troubles Window
The events in the trouble queue are displayed on the NCC-G’s screen in the
same format as the List Trouble print item in the MXL menu.
STATUS
To view or print a list of the current status points in the system,
Click on the Status button, or

Press the ¦ + O keys.
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Figure 83
List of Status Points Window
DISABLED
To view or print a list of disabled devices,
Click on the Disabled button, or

Press the ¦ + i keys.
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Figure 84
List of Disabled Devices for Node Window
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ANALOG
To view or print the analog voltages of a particular device,
Click on the Analog button, or

Press the ¦ + L key.
Figure 85
Show Analog Voltages for Module Window
Enter a module address and click on the DO IT button. The following window
pops up:
Figure 86
List of Analog Voltages for Devices in a Given Module Window
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THRESHOLD
To view or print the current threshold voltages of a particular device,
Click on the Threshold button, or

Press the ¦ + H key.
Figure 87
Show Threshold Voltages for Module Window
pops up:
Threshold Voltages for 3:1

Ver 11 ALD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
0: ND 5.125 4.875 4.875 ND ND ND ND ND 4.750
10: 4.750 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND
20: ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND
Figure 88
List of Threshold Voltages for Devices in a Given Module Window
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SENSITIVITY
To view or print the sensitivity voltages of a particular device,
Click on the Sensitivity button, or

Press the ¦ + V keys.
Figure 89
Show Sensitivity Voltages for Module Window
pops up:
Sensitivity Voltages for 3:1

Ver 11 ALD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
0: ND 3.125 3.125 3.375 ND ND ND ND ND 2.875
Figure 90
List of Sensitivity Voltages for Devices in a Given Module Window
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MODULE TYPES
To view or print the modules on a particular node,
Click on the Module Types button, or

Press the ¦ + y keys.
Figure 91
Show Module Types for Node Window
Enter a node number and click on the DO IT button. The following window pops
up:
Figure 92
List of Module Types for Node Window
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DEVICE TYPE
To view or print the device types connected to a particular module,
Click on the Device Type button, or

Press the ¦ + C keys.
Figure 93
Show Device Types for Module Window
pops up:
1:Non Existing Device 2:Non Existing Device

3:ILI-1 Ion Detector 4:ID-60I Ionization Detector
5:TRI-2/60 Switch Input 6:TRI-2/60R Switch Input + Relay
7:TRI-2/60R Switch Input + Relay 8:TRI-2/60R Switch Input + Relay
9:None 10:ILP-1 Photo Detector
11:ILP-1 Photo Detector 12:None
13:None 14:None
15:None 16:None
17:None 18:None
19:None 20:None
21:None 22:None
23:None 24:None
25:None 26:None
Figure 94
List of Device Types in a Given Module Window
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MESSAGES
To view or print a list of the all messages associated with a particular module,
Click on the Messages button, or

Press the ¦ + m keys.
Figure 95
Show Device Messages for Module Window
pops up:
1:No Pre-alarm, no ASD 2:ASD10 Enabled

3:East Wing 4:West Wing
5:Executive Office Suite 6:1st Floor Conference Room
7:2nd Floor Conference Room 8:Front Lobby
9:None 10:Loading Dock
11:Cafeteria 12:None
13:None 14:None
15:None 16:None
17:None 18:None
19:None 20:None
21:None 22:None
23:None 24:None
25:None 26:None
Figure 96
List of Device Messages in a Given Module Window
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NODE STATUS
To view or print a list of the current status of the system,
Click on the Status button, or

Press the ¦ + O keys.
Figure 97
List of Node Status Information Window
DONE
To exit the SHOW dialog box and return to the main display,
Click on the Done button, or

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Displaying Event Information - By Node

The status bar at the bottom of the screen, as shown in Figure 8 on page 33, is
used to indicate the general state of nodes attached to the NCC-G. When a node
button is pressed on the System Node Status Bar the following window pops up:
Figure 98
System Node Status Bar - Dialog Box
When the SHOW button is pressed on the System Node Status Bar the following
window pops up:
Figure 99
Show or Print Node Information Window
Node information can be displayed for each of the following events:

• Alarms
• Supervisory
• Security
• Troubles
• Status
• Disabled
When each button is pressed, a window pops up displaying information in the
same format as described in Figures 79 - 84 on pages 106 - 109.
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Chapter 6 Manual Operation
6 Manual Operation
The NCC-G and NCC-GL Manual Operation Command set is composed of three
categories:
• Core Commands
• Fixed System Macro Commands
• User Defined Macro Commands
These functions can be accessed by using either a standard or a touch screen

keyboard. If you wish to use the touch screen keyboard, configure the NCC-G
System Settings - Options Tab as described in Figure 17 on page 44.
Entering Core System Commands

To enter a core system command:

From the More Commands window, click on the Manual button, or

Press the ¦ + M key
If you have not selected the touch screen keyboard in the NCC-G System Set-
tings - Options tab, the following window pops up:
Figure 100
Command Parameter Entry Window
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If you have selected the touch screen keyboard, the keyboard pops up as illus-
trated in Figure 18 on page 45.
Type the command and press Enter or Click on the OK button.
Core Commands
The following Core Commands are available in NCC-G and NCC-GL and are
summarized in table form in Appendix D:
ACKnowledge Command
This command is used by the operator to acknowledge an active event in the
system. The result of issuing this command varies, depending on the UL
system type selected.
COMMAND ACTION TAKEN
ACK/AX Acknowledge all alarms
ACK/TX Acknowledge all troubles
ACK/SX Acknowledge all supervisories
ACK/BX Acknowledge all securities
ACK/1 Acknowledge the top event
ACKNOWLEDGING NFPA 72 LOCAL - HIGHRISE CONFIGURATION

In the highrise configuration, all of the block acknowledgment modes are avail-
able to the operator. Use the /X modifier to acknowledge all events of the se-
lected type. Individual acknowledgment of the highest event is still available to
the operator, although it is not required by code.
ACKNOWLEDGING NFPA 72 LOCAL - CAMPUS CONFIGURATION
In the campus configuration, the operator does not directly acknowledge the
remote nodes (MXLs). Acknowledging the NCC-G only quiets the local audible
device in the PC and does not alter the display or remote nodes. There is no
special effect obtained by using any modifiers.
ACKNOWLEDGING NFPA 72 PROPRIETARY CONFIGURATION
In the proprietary configuration, only the topmost event on the display is acknowl-
edged. Any attempt to block acknowledge is rejected.
DEEnergize Command
The De-energize command turns off an output device if that device was dis-
armed. De-energizing a device with this command has the same effect as per-
forming the operation at an MXL’s annunciator control panel.
To de-energize an output device, type:
DEE NODE:MODULE-DEVICE [ENTER]
(For example, DEE 33:005-13 [ENTER])
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DEVice Command
The Device command sets the sensitivity of any device in the system that has
variable sensitivity settings. To set the sensitivity, enter the DEV command along
with the /S modifier, the node/device address and the sensitivity value you wish
to set.
For example:
DEV/S NODE:MODULE-DEVICE SETTING VALUE [ENTER]
(For example, DEV/S 33:005-13 H2 [ENTER])
The device settings to choose from are as follows:
H3 = High 3
H2 = High 2
H1 = High 1
N = Normal
L1 = Low 1
L2 = Low 2
L3 = Low 3
Individual device sensitivities, thresholds and analog voltages can be displayed
by using the MOD command outlined on page 123.
DISable Command
The Disable command can disarm an input or output device. When used with the
/N modifier, this operation disconnects an entire node.
DISARM A DEVICE
Disarming a device with this command has the same effect as performing
the operation at an MXL’s annunciator control panel. Using this command
with the /O modifier disarms an output device.
To disarm an input device, type:
DIS NODE:MODULE-DEVICE [ENTER]
(For example, DIS 33:005-13 [ENTER])
To disarm an output device, type:

DIS/O NODE:MODULE-DEVICE [ENTER]
(For example, DIS/O 33:005-13 [ENTER])
DISCONNECT A NODE
This form of the Disable command, using the /N modifier, disconnects a
node from the network and allows its local annunciator to gain control.
While in the disconnect mode, both the remote node and the NCC-G
display a trouble message indicating this state.
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To disconnect a node, type:

DIS/N NODE [ENTER]
(For example, DIS/N 5 [ENTER])
ENAble Command
The Enable command can arm an input or output device. When used with the /N
modifier, this operation connects a previously disconnected node.
ARM A DEVICE
Arming a device with this command is functionally identical to performing
the operation at an MXL’s annunciator control panel. Using this command
with the /O modifier arms an output device.
To arm an input device, type:
ENA NODE:MODULE-DEVICE [ENTER]
(For example, ENA 33:005-13 [ENTER])
To arm an output device, type:
ENA/O NODE:MODULE-DEVICE [ENTER]
(For example, ENA/O 33:005-13 [ENTER])
CONNECT A NODE
This form of the Enable command, using the /N modifier, connects a
node to the network and returns its local annunciator to its standby
condition.
To connect a node, type:
ENA/N NODE [ENTER]
(For example, ENA/N 5 [ENTER])
ENErgize Command
The Energize command turns on an output device if that device is disarmed.
Energizing a device with this command is the same as performing the operation
at an MXL’s annunciator control panel.
To energize an output device, type:
ENE NODE:MODULE-DEVICE [ENTER]
(For example, ENE 33:005-13 [ENTER])
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MODule Command
The Module command displays or prints information about a module and its
devices in the system. The user can generate the following reports by adding
one of the indicated modifiers:
MODULE COMMANDS
Modifier Description
/A Analog voltages for all detectors attached to a module
/S Sens itivity for all detectors attached to a module
/T Thres holds for all detectors attached to a module
/C Device ty pes
/M M es s ages for the devices in the module
/N CSG s ens itivities for all devices in a module
The basic form of this command (MOD) generates the report in the command
window of the display. Using the /L modifier in combination with any command
form generates a listing on the system printer.
For example, to display all analog voltages that are on ALD loop 3 in MXL node
4, the operator types the following command:
MOD/A 4:3 [ENTER]
To list all of the device messages from the same module on the system printer,
the operator types the following:
MOD/ML 4:3 [ENTER]
Any listing generated on the system printer begins with a heading that describes
the type of report. The listing ends with the phrase End of Listing printed at the
end of the report.
NODe Command
The Node command allows the operator to display or print the operating status of
any node in the system. With NCC-GL, this only pertains to the Main MXL and
NCC-G. The basic display without any modifiers includes:
• Node number
• Number and type of active events
Use the /V modifier with the Node command to produce a list of all software and
configuration versions in all of the nodes.
Use the /D modifier to produce diagnostic reports of each node in the system.
These diagnostic reports include information on network activity and the percent-
age of total use.
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Use the /L modifier with any form of the command to create a printed report on
the system printer.
Use the /R modifier to reset node diagnostics.
PASsword Command
To log off, or lock, the console, type PAS/L and press ENTER. The operator is
obligated to log off when leaving the console. After logging off, the operator must
log on again before performing any system operation.
PRInt Command
The Print command is used to halt or to resume printing. Entering PRI/H halts
printing for 4 minutes to allow for a paper change. Entering PRI again resumes
printing. Entering PRI when printing is not halted has no effect.
RESet Command
The Reset command causes all or part of the MXL system to perform a full reset.
If the command is followed by a node number, then only that node is reset. If the
command is followed by the /A modifier, then all nodes are reset.
During a System reset, the NCC-G sends a panel reset command to each node
in the system. As each node responds with verification of the reset, the NCC-G
clears the event list of all paired events. [A paired event is defined as a cycle in
the monitoring process where two event list entries together have 1.) recorded a
device becoming active and being acknowledged, and then 2.) going inactive
and again being acknowledged.] The reset operation causes any unpaired
active event, such as an alarm, to generate a corresponding inactive event
that must be acknowledged by the operator.
The System does not allow the operator to reset any node having unacknowl-
edged events of any type.
SHOw Command
The Show command allows the operator to see various lists of active conditions
displayed in a window. A modifier used on the end of the command determines
which data is displayed;
SHO (with no modifiers) shows all active events in the system.
SHO/A shows active alarms only.
SHO/S shows active supervisories only.
SHO/B shows active security (burglary) alarms only.
SHO/T shows active troubles on the system only.
SHO/UA shows unacknowledged alarms.
SHO/UT shows unacknowledged troubles.
SHO/D shows disabled devices.
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In addition to a modifier (such as, /A, /S, /T, /B, /U, or /D) the Show command
accepts a node number as an argument. In this form, the command displays only
the requested items from the specified node. For example:
SHO/UA 10 shows only unacknowledged alarms from node 10.
SILence Command
The Silence command silences (turns off) and unsilences (turns on) audible
devices in the system. In an NFPA 72 Local - Campus configuration, the silence
command is limited to the audible device (PC speaker) within the NCC-G only.
Use the Silence command without modifiers to silence the audible devices in the
list of nodes that you specify.
Use the /U modifier to unsilence the devices.
Use the /T modifier to toggle the state of the audible devices. Toggling changes
the state of the audible device from sounding (unsilenced) to silent, or from silent
to sounding.
Use the /X modifier to act upon all the nodes in the system. This modifier can be
used with the other Silence command modifiers to produce the desired effect on
a system-wide basis.
Use the /M modifier to temporarily silence the NCC audible.
Note: The Silence command can only operate on a node if all pending alarm
conditions are acknowledged.
The following examples show various uses of the Silence command.
Type SIL 5 and press ENTER to unconditionally silence (not toggle) the
audibles in node 5 only.
Type SIL/U 5 8 and press ENTER to unsilence the audibles in nodes 5 and 8.
Type SIL/X and press ENTER to silence all audibles in the system.
Type SIL/TX and press ENTER to toggle the audible state in the entire
system.
In an NFPA 72 Local - Campus configuration, none of the modifiers has any
effect. Regardless of the form of the Silence command that is used, only the
audible device located within the NCC is silenced. This does not apply to the
NCC-GL.
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Fixed System Macro Commands

The following Fixed System Macro Commands are automatically installed and
cannot be edited or deleted:
TABLE 5
FIXED MACRO COMMANDS
Password
Command Level Description
AAL A Acknow ledge Alar m
AT R A Acknow ledge Tr ouble
ASC A Acknow ledge Secur ity
ASP A Acknow ledge Super vis or y
CRS A Res et the Sy s tem ( all nodes )
HLP * Help
LAL A Lis t Alar ms
LAV A Lis t Analog Voltage
LDT A Lis t Device Ty pes
LMS A L is t M e s s a g e s
LMT A Lis t M odule Ty pe
LOF A L o g O ff
LON * Log O n
LSC A Lis t Secur ity
LSP A Lis t Super vis or y
LSS A Lis t Sens itivity Settings
LST A Lis t Status
LSV A Lis t Sens itivity Voltage
LT R A Lis t Tr ouble
LT V A Lis t Thr es hold Voltage
SUA A Silence/Un- Silence Audible
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User Defined Macro Commands

User Defined Macros can be executed in one of three ways:
• Type the macro name in the Command Parameter Entry Window, as
described on page 119, or on the Touch Screen (all user defined macros)
• Click on the corresponding Macro Number in the User Defined Com-
mands window as shown in Figure 101. (U1 through U40 macros only)
See Control and Event Customization - Macros on page 66 for informa-
tion about defining macros.
• Press the corresponding Alt+key combination, as described in the Func-
tion Key Assignments Table on page 129 (U1 through U10 only)
USER Button
To access the User Defined Commands window:
From the main operator display, click on the USER button near the
Press the key.

Figure 101
User Defined Commands Window
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The User Defined Commands window displays each of the macros that have
been named using the U+number (1 through 40 only) naming method.
To run macro U1 through U40:
From the User Defined Commands window, click on the button

next to the macro that you want to run, or
To exit the User Defined Commands window:

Press the ¦ + d key.
Function Key Assignments
The Keys and Function Key Combinations have predefined macros attached to
them as described in Table 6.
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TABLE 6
FUNCTION KEY ASSIGNMENTS
KEY COMMAND OPERATION
F1 HELP Context Sensitive Help
F2 ACK TOP Acknowledges the top event in the event list
EVENT window. This is only the NCC Graphics console
acknowledge in the CAMPUS system.
F3 Silence System audible silence toggle. This is only the
Toggle local buzzer in the CAMPUS system.
F4 F4 Zoom In one level
F5 F5 Zoom Out one level
F6 F6 Next event
F7 F7 Previous event
F8 F8 Show reports
F9 F9 User commands
F10 — (Not applicable)
F11 LON Log on
F12 CRS Reset. This is only the NCC Graphics Console
Reset in a CAMPUS system.
Shift-F1 — (Not applicable)
Shift-F2 SF2 User defined function named SF2
Shift-F3 SF3 User defined function named SF3
Shift-F4 — More commands
Shift-F5 LSC List Security
Shift-F6 LTR List Trouble
Shift-F8 LSP List Supervisory
Shift-F11 LOF Log Off
+ Gray SIL/X Silence (no toggle)
- Gray SIL/UX Unsilence (to toggle)
Ent Gray ACT/T Acknowledge the top event
Alt-F1 Alternate language select
Alt-F2 English language select
Alt-1 U1 User defined function named U1
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Chapter 7 History and Reports
7 History and Reports

History - Creating A Report
The History feature enables the automatic recording of global system events in
chronological order. The events recorded are device activities, operator com-
mands, etc. To enable the NCC-G to store, retrieve, and report long-term event
history, make sure the History Logging and Reporting checkbox is selected as
described in the Options Tab section on page 45.
To access the History feature:

From the More Commands window, click on the History button, or

Figure 102
History Window
To generate a history report,
Click on the Create Report button, or

Press the ¦ + r keys.
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Figure 103
History: Setup Report Window - Files Tab
Set the parameters for the report.

NOTE: History reports are typically lengthy and tie up the printer for a
long time. Because alarm and trouble processing has priority over
history reports, any events occurring during the printing of a
report are interspersed in the report. History events are preceded
by a vertical bar in the printout; alarm and trouble events are not.
The Files tab of the History: Setup Report Window provides the following
selections:
• History Source - Select the source of history data from one of the follow-
ing two choices:
Local – The system’s history file maintained on the hard disk.
Floppy Archive Disk – A previously archived period of history main-
tained in a file on floppy diskette(s) for permanent off-line storage.
Enter the name of the history file from which you will create the report.
• History Report Destination - Choose either screen or printer.
To complete the History Report Setup:
Click on the Load button, or

Press the ¦ + L keys.
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Click on the Date Range tab of the History: Setup Report Window. The follow-
ing window pops up:
Figure 104
History: Setup Report Window - Date Range Tab
• Report Starting Date and Time – Type in the report starting date and
time. Press the Set button if the start time is greater than the minimum.
• Report Ending Date and Time – Type in the report ending date and
time. Press the Set button if the end time is less than the maximum.
• Defaults – Press this button to reset the start and end dates to the file
defaults.
Click on the Devices tab of the History: Setup Report Window. The following
window pops up:
Figure 105
History: Setup Report Window - Devices Tab
Choose the device or range of devices to be included in this report.

• Select either Select by device or Device Range
• Enter the First Device address and press the select button.
• Enter the Last Device address (if Device Range was selected) and press
the select button.
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Figure 106
History: Setup Report Window - Filters Tab
The Filters tab of the History: Setup Report Window provides the following
selections:
• Filter by Event Type – Select the type of events that you want to include
in the report. Or, select the All or None buttons to include all events or
none of the events.
• Filter by Operator Logon – Select one of the following two choices:
All Operators – Creates a report for all operators.
Select Operator - Creates a report using the information from one opera-
tor only. Enter the Logon for this operator in the Operator Logon box.
Then, click on one of the following buttons:

• Start Report: Begins creating the report according to the currently
selected parameters.
• Done: Exit this window without creating a report.
To abandon a history report once it has begun printing,
Click on the Stop Report button, or

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History - Creating An Archive

The system’s current history file is maintained on the hard disk. When enough
history accumulates to fill at least 80 percent of a floppy diskette, the system
displays a message on the status line normally occupied by the SYSTEM
NORMAL message. That message reads 80% MAX HIST.
Your system (hard disk) probably accommodates a value of about 400%.
However, when the message first appears, we recommend that you transfer the
history to one or more floppy diskettes until the status message returns to
SYSTEM NORMAL.
The operator may, at any time, choose to archive the accumulated history of the
system. The recorded events are transferred to floppy diskette(s) for permanent
off-line storage. To perform the archive operation:
From the History window,
Click on the Archive History button, or

Press the ¦ + c keys.
Figure 107
Archive History Window
Click on the Start button, or Press the ¦ + s keys to

archive the current history file to floppy diskettes.
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NOTE: If the diskette is blank and formatted, click on the Erase Only (no
format) check box. The archive procedure will begin immediately. If
the diskette is not formatted, the system will first format the
diskette. Archiving will begin when the diskette has been
formatted.
• Once the last diskette is filled, there may be a long interval while the
current master history file is reorganized. At the end of the process, the
system displays a message showing the beginning and ending dates and
the lines of history archived onto the diskettes.
• Write this information on a label and place the label on the floppy
diskette.
• Place a write-protect tab over the notch of the diskette and file the dis-
kette for possible future reference.
• Press ENTER when the backup sequence is completed and you have
finished labeling the diskette. You may halt the archiving process at any
time by pressing the STOP button. If you do so before the diskette is
filled, the current master history file on the hard disk remains as it was
before you began the process.
If you press the STOP button after the hard disk packing process begins,
the command is ignored. (In a packing process, old records are removed
and the remaining data is moved down into those areas, in sequence, to
conserve space.)
Retrieving an Archived History File

• Click on the Create A Report button from the Main History menu.
• Under the Files tab, select Floppy Archive disk for the History Source.
• Put the diskette containing the History file in the drive.
• Select the History Report Destination (Screen or Printer).
• Click on the Load button.
• A History Archive Select window will appear. Choose the appropriate
drive, directory, and file name and click on the OK button.
• This will bring you back to the History Setup Report window. Click on
the Start Report button.
• When you have finished with the report, click on the Done button.
To return to the MORE COMMANDS window,

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Chapter 8 Graphic Editor
8 Graphic Editor
Introduction
Using the NCC-G Graphic Editor, you can create or edit the background images
assigned to each zoom level.
To access the graphic editor:
Press the ¨ + key


From the Setup window, click on the Images button, or

The Images window pops up.
Click on the Images tab, then
Click on either the Add or Create buttons, or

Press the ¦ + a or ¦ + c keys.
The Graphic Editor window pops up, as shown on page 138. For additional
information, see the Creating and Editing Images section on page 79.
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OPEN SAVE PEN FILL PEN OUTLINE OUTLINE FILL FONT BACK- FORE-
FILE FILE COLOR COLOR WIDTH & FILL ONLY ONLY SELECT GROUND GROUND
COLOR COLOR
PALETTE PALETTE
DRAWING
TOOLS
DRAWING
AREA
Figure 108
Graphic Editor
Creating a New File
To create a new file, Click on File in the pull down menu and select New
Image. The following window pops up:
Figure 109
New Image Parameters Window
Select the Width (number of pixels), Height (number of pixels) and Background
Color for this image and click Enter. The window will close and return you to the
drawing area of the graphic editor window.
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Opening a File
To open a file, Click on the button or select File and Background

Image from the pull down menu. The following window pops up:
Figure 110
Base Image Window
Select the file that you wish to open and click Enter. The image will then appear
in the drawing area of the graphic editor window.
Selecting Colors
To select a pen color, Click on the button.

Figure 111
Set Pen Color Window
Select the pen color by sliding each of the bars for red, green and blue to the
right. The pen color previews in the box at the top of the window. Click on the
SET button to set the color for the current drawing and outline pen and exit the
window.
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To select a fill color, Click on the button.

Figure 112
Set Fill Color Window
Select the fill color by sliding each of the bars for red, green and blue to the right.
The fill color previews in the box at the top of the window. Click on the SET
button to set the color for the current fill and exit the window.
Setting Pen Width
To select pen width color, Click on the button or select Options and
Pen Size from the pull down menu. The following window pops up:
Figure 113
Set Pen Width Window
Enter a number between 1 (narrow) and 10 (wide) and click on the SET button.
This changes the width of the drawing and outline pen and exits the window.
You can also select pen width by clicking the up and down arrows on the
section of the tool bar to choose a pen width number

between 1 (narrow) and 10 (wide).
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Selecting Frame and/or Fill

Many of the drawing tools create shapes that have both frames (borders) and fill
areas, as described in the Drawing Tools section on page 142. You can select
the way in which these tools draw objects by clicking on one of the following
three buttons:
Objects have frames and fill
Objects have frames only
Objects have fill only
or select Options and Fill from the pull down menu. Choose from Frame and
Fill, Frame Only, or Fill Only.
Selecting a Font
The Text Tool adds text to your drawing, as described in the Drawing Tools
section on page 142. To select a font for the Text Tool,
Click on the button or select Options and Font from the pull
down menu. The following window pops up:
Figure 114
Set Edit Text Window
Select the font Name, Style, Size and Emphasis. Click on the OK button to set
the color for the text tool and exit the window. The current font name displays on
the tool bar in a window to the right of the Font Select Button as shown below:
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Drawing Tools
The drawing tools create and change objects as follows:
MOVE TOOL Moves an object
STYLE TOOL Applies the current styles (colors, pen width, etc.) to an object
ERASE TOOL Erases an object.
RECTANGLE TOOL Creates a rectangle
ELLIPSE TOOL Creates an ellipse
POLYGON TOOL Creates a polygon
PIE TOOL Creates a pie wedge
FREEHAND TOOL Creates a freehand bounded (closed) object
LINE TOOL Creates a freehand line
POLYLINE TOOL Creates a polyline (one to many joined line segments)
BITMAP INSERT Adds a bitmap image to the graphic
TEXT EDIT Adds text to the graphic
Saving a File
To save a file, Click on the button. The following window pops up:
Figure 115
Save Window
Name the file that you wish to save, select a directory and click the SAVE button.
This saves the graphic file and closes the save window.
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Appendix A
UL Listed Industrial Ordering Information
MODEL DESCRIPT ION PART NUMBER
CP7585-P133 UL Listed IBM Industrial Computer* 500-696012
CP7573-001 UL Listed 15" SVGA Monitor* 500-694537
CP7574 UL Listed 19" SVGA Monitor* 500-693931
PAL-1 UL Listed Parallel Printer (Monochrome) 500-692407
CP7574-T 19" Touch Screen Monitor 500-696086
CP6258 19" Rack Mounting Kit for PC (Requires 1 CP6023) 500-694541
CP6023 19" Rack Mounting Slides 500-692874
19" Rack Keyboard Mounting Kit comes w ith Lock

CP6024 500-692875
(Requires 1 CP6023)
CP6314 19" Rack Mounting Kit for 19" Monitor 500-694538
CP6493 19" Rack Mounting Kit for 15" Monitor 500-694540
*See descriptions under UL Listed Industrial Computer specifications on page 5.
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144
Appendix B
Annotated Startup.cmd File
An experienced installer may need to modify this file under the direction of the
factory.
@echo off
d:
cd \ncc2
rem
rem Remove the remark on the next line to enable the debug
rem printer window
rem
NOTE 1
During the commissioning of the system it may be desirable to install a printer
simulator NCCPRN.EXE. This program, when coupled with command line
options for NCCPM.EXE will direct printer output to a desktop window.
rem start nccprn.exe

start nccnet.exe
rem
rem Remove the remark on the next line to start debug window
rem start nccprn.exe nccdbg1
rem
:restart
rem
rem Remove the remark on the next line and add REM to the
NCCPM line to enable debug
rem nccpm /dbg
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NOTE 2
The NCCPM.EXE main program can be started with the following command line
switches for debug purposes:
/dbg Causes printer output to be sent to the debug printer (see NOTE 1)
/nol Suppress the splash screen. Note that this option will eliminate the
ability to exit the NCC-G and get to an OS/2 command prompt.
nccpm
if errorlevel 3 goto fatalexit
if errorlevel 2 goto userpause
goto restart
:userpause
NOTE 3
This section of the batch file is entered when the user presses the EXIT button
on the sign-on splash screen.
echo Press any key to restart the NCC-G.

echo If you do not want to start the NCC-G press CTRL-C.
pause press ENTER to continue
goto restart
:fatalexit
NOTE 4
This section of the batch file is entered if the NCC-G terminates due to an inter-
nally detected error. The normal operation causes this event to create a log
entry in the file CRASH.LOG and reboot the NCC-G program without user inter-
vention.
echo A FATAL BOOT ERROR OCCURRED. Call Pyrotronics. >>

crash.log
goto restart
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Appendix C
Latitude and Longitude of Selected Cities
City Lat. N Long. W City Lat. N Long. W

° ' ° ' ° ' ° '
Albany, NY ................. 42 39 73 45 Memphis, TN .............. 35 09 90 03
Atlanta, GA ................. 33 45 84 24 Miami, FL ................... 25 17 80 11
Atlantic City, NJ .......... 39 22 74 26 Montreal, QUE ........... 45 30 73 33
Baltimore, MD ............ 39 17 76 37 Newark, NJ ................ 40 44 74 10

New York, NY ............ 40 45 73 59
Boston, MA ................ 42 21 71 03
Brownsville, TX .......... 25 54 97 30 Orlando, FL ................ 28 33 81 23
Buffalo, NY ................. 42 53 78 52 Ottawa, ONT .............. 45 26 75 42
Butte, MT .................... 46 01 112 32
Philadelphia, PA ......... 39 57 75 09
Charlotte, NC ............. 35 14 80 51 Phoenix, AZ ............... 33 27 112 04
Chicago, IL ................. 41 52 87 38 Pittsburgh, PA ............ 40 26 80 00
Cincinnati, OH ............ 39 06 84 31 Pocatello, ID ............... 42 52 112 27
Providence, RI ........... 41 50 71 25
Dallas, TX .................. 32 47 96 48
Quebec City, QUE ..... 46 49 71 12
Denver, CO ................ 39 45 104 59
Detroit, MI .................. 42 20 83 03 Reno, NV ................... 39 31 119 49
Durham, NC ............... 36 00 78 54 Richmond, VA ............ 37 32 77 26
Fairbanks, AK ............ 64 48 147 51 Sacramento, CA ......... 38 35 121 30

St. Louis, MO ............. 38 38 90 12
Gary, IN ...................... 41 36 87 20 Salt Lake City, UT ...... 40 45 111 53
San Diego, CA ........... 32 43 117 09
Hartford, CT ............... 41 46 72 41 San Francisco, CA ..... 37 47 122 25
Honolulu, HI ............... 21 18 157 52 Seattle, WA ................ 47 37 122 20
Houston, TX ............... 29 45 95 22
Tampa, FL .................. 27 57 82 27
Kansas City, MO ........ 39 05 94 35 Toronto, ONT ............. 43 39 79 23
Key West, FL ............. 24 33 81 48
Washington, DC ......... 38 54 77 01
Knoxville, TN .............. 35 58 83 55
Wichita, KS ................ 37 41 97 20
Wilmington, NC .......... 34 14 77 57
Las Vegas, NV ........... 36 10 115 09
Los Angeles, CA ........ 34 03 118 14
Sydney, Australia ....... 33 52S 151 12E
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Appendix D
MANUAL: CORE SYSTEM COMMANDS

Password
Command Level Modifier Description
ACKnowledge A Acknowledge a system event
/1 Acknowledge the top event in the list
/A Acknowledge an alarm
/S Acknowledge a supervisory
/B Acknowledge a security event (Burglary)
/T Acknowledge a trouble
/X Block acknowledge modifier for Local - Highrise
CHAnge C Replaced by the MORE, Setup and Device Edit
buttons (Change the custom message and graphic of
a device)
DEEnergize B De-energize (turn off) an output device
DEVice B /S Set the sensitivity of a device
DISable B Disarm an input device
/O Disarm an output device
/N Disconnect a node
ENAble B Enable an input device
/O Enable an output device
/N Connect a node
ENErgize B Energize (turn on) an output device
EVEnt C Replaced by MORE, Setup, Events buttons
(Edit a timed event definition)
FEAture D Replaced by MORE, Setup, System buttons
(Edit, add, or delete basic system features)
HELp * Replaced by the context sensitive help and the HELP
button system (Display help on a command)
HIStory C Replaced by the MORE, History buttons
(Generate an event history report)
HOLiday C Replaced by the MORE, Setup, Holidays buttons
(Edit the holiday list)
INItialize C Not required in NCC-G
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Password
LISt A List all current events on the system printer
/A List all current alarms on the system printer
/S List all current supervisories on the system printer
/B List all current security events on the system printer
/T List all current trouble events on the system printer
/U List unacknowledged only. Can be used in
combination with A, S, B, and T above.
/D List all disabled, disconnected, or disarmed devices
C /N List user names (If option is selected)
LOAd C Replaced by the MORE, Setup, Load buttons
(Load system files from a previous backup)
LOG A Log a user-entered message on the system printer
MACro C Replaced by the MORE, Setup, Macros button sequence
(Edit a macro definition)
MODule A Display or print information on any module
/L Print on the system printer. Can be used in
combination with any of the following modifiers.
/S Sensitivity report (Volts)
/N CSG sensitivity report (Low, normal, high, etc.)
/T Threshold report
/A Analog voltage report
/M Device message report
/C Device type report
NODe B Display or print current node status information
/L Print on the system printer. Can be used in
combination with the following modifiers.
/D Create diagnostic reports for all nodes
/R Reset diagnostic reports for all nodes
/C Module type report
/V Software version report for all nodes
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Appendix D

Password
PASsword * Enter an operator password
/L Log off (lock) the operator console
All other functions replaced by MORE, Setup, System,
Password buttons.
PRInt * Resume printing on the system printer
/H Halt printing on system printer for a paper change
REFresh * Not applicable to NCC-G
RESet C Reset a remote node
/A Reset all nodes
/S Reset all nodes and the NCC-G
SAVe C Replaced by the MORE, Setup, Save buttons
(Backup all system files to floppy disk)
SHOw * Show all or selected active events in a scrolling
window
/A Show only alarms
/S Show only supervisories

/B Show only security events
/T Show only trouble events
/U Unacknowledged. Can be used in combination with /A,
/S, /B, and /T above.
/D Show disabled, disarmed, and disconnected devices
SILence A Silence the audible device(s) and/or local NCC-G signal

/U Unsilence the audible device(s)
/T Toggle the state of the audible device(s)

/X Act on all nodes
/M Mute the audibles for 70 seconds then re-sound
SOLar C Replaced by the MORE, Setup, Events buttons
(Edit the solar computation parameters and NCC-G
geographic location)
SYStem D Replaced by the MORE, Setup, System buttons
(Modify system operating parameters)
TIMe C Replaced by the MORE, Setup, System, Time buttons
(Set the time of day and date)
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1 General Description and Features ........................................................... 1

3 Operator Display ...................................................................................... 33

5 Operation ................................................................................................ 103

6 Manual Operation .................................................................................. 119

7 History and Reports .............................................................................. 131

8 Graphics Editor ...................................................................................... 137

Appendix B ................................................................................................... 145

Appendix C ................................................................................................... 147

Appendix D ................................................................................................... 149

37. Device Edit - Options Tab ............................................................................................................. 65

1. NCC-G Graphics Packages .......................................................................................................... 13

1 General Description and Features

About This Manual

Indicates information for MOUSE and/or TOUCH SCREEN

¡ Indicates information for FUNCTION KEYS

Indicates information for STANDARD KEYBOARD

UL Listed Industrial Computer Specifications

MODEL* CP7585 - P133

NOTE: To obtain 4 hours of standby power, the ICS Lifeline

See Appendix A for UL Listed Industrial Ordering Information.

Note: Systems with fewer capabilities may work at the expense of

Hard Disk Capacity

See Figure 2 for the location of the jumpers.

Ground Fault Detection (Does Not apply to NCC-GL)

NCC-1F ELECTRICAL RATINGS

4. Connect the computer into the power outlet.

UPS Power Supply

Security Key Attachment

No Security Key Detected

Degrade Security Startup

Security Key Feature Value

NCC-G Installation and Setup

NCC-GL Installation and Setup

NCC-G Node and Module Identification

NCC-GL Node and Module Identification

NCC-G Unidentified Node

NCC-GL Unidentified Node

NCC-GL: MXL Node Unidentified

NCC-G Installation and Setup

• Press the NEXT>> button to continue with basic system configuration.

NCC-G/GL Site Information

• System Identification: Enter the name of the installed site, up to 52

NCC-G/GL Missing Site Information

NCC-G Installation Completion

NCC-GL Installation Completion

NCC-G/GL OS/2 Drive Reference

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE DOES NOT NEED TO BE FOLLOWED IF

• An OS/2 window appears. Type E config.sys and press Enter.

NOTE: The NCC-G/GL boots up the first time after installation at

Touch Screen Installation

To install the touch screen:

Exiting NCC to the OS/2 Desktop

NOTE: This function is only available to password level “D” or higher.

OS/2 Shutdown Procedure

Select Shutdown on the LaunchPad.

The following window appears:

Select OK. The following window appears:

NCC-G Graphic Printer Setup

System Status Line

Printer Fail Printer is disconnected, turned off, or out of paper.

The Graphics Window

The Event Window

Press the ¨ + keys.

Press the ¨ + keys.

Press the ¨ + keys.