Notifier NFS2-640/E Operation Manual

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60 NFS2-640/E Operations Manual — P/N 52743:F1 06/16/2011Appendix C: Remote Terminal AccessC.1 General DescriptionThe control panel can communicate with a remote terminal or computer connected to the EIA-232PC/Terminal port. Refer to the NFS2-640 Installation Manual for installation information.This port may be set up for interactive operation or for monitoring only. Interactive operationrequires that all equipment be UL-listed under UL Standard for Safety UL 864 and be installed andset up as directed under Local Terminal Mode (LocT) or Local Monitor Mode (LocM).ITE (Information Technology Equipment) equipment listed under UL 1950 is allowed for ancillarysystem monitoring when the system is installed and set up as directed under Remote TerminalMode (RemT).C.2 Operating ModesThe control panel provides three operating modes for the CPU EIA-232 PC/Terminal port:• Local Terminal - LocT• Local Monitor - LocM• Remote Monitor - RemMYou select the operating mode during control panel programming (Global System Functions). Formore information, refer to the NFS2-640 Programming Manual.The following subsections outline the functions, password requirements, and additionalinformation for each operating mode.C.2.1 Local Terminal Mode (LocT)Functions, passwords, and special requirements of Local Terminal Mode (LocT) are:Functions available with the Local Terminal Mode:NOTE: See the NFS2-640 Programming Manual for instructions on enabling the CRT.Functions: Read Status, Alter Status, and Control Functions (Table C.1).Passwords: User-defined password for Alter Status functions.Requirements: The terminal must be mounted in a UL 864 listed enclosure or positioned to provideequivalent protection against unauthorized use.Function Lets you...Read Status • Display the status of an individual point (Detector, Module, or Zone).• Display a list of all the points in Alarm or trouble.• Display a list of all programmed points in the system.• Step through the History buffer event by event.• Display the entire History buffer.• Step through Alarm History• Display the entire Alarm HistoryTable C.1 Local Terminal Mode Functions (1 of 2)