How to configure fire alarm door release and fire alarm group at xPortalNet
Description:
A guide to configure fire alarm door release and fire alarm group at xPortalNet.
Related Software:
xPortalNet v1.5.0.123
SQL Server Express 20008 R2 (Version: 10.50.4000.0)
Related Hardware:
XP-M1000iv2
XP-M2000i
XP-GT3500L / ABL*
XP-GTR1500L / ABL*
Note
*For XP-GT3500L / ABL and XP-GTR1500L / ABL controllers, users have to be sure to terminate the fire alarm signal into the controller's fire alarm terminal block instead of the MAS-RBM / MAS-RBU's fire alarm terminal block in order to use the functions highlighted by this article.
System Application:
Software configuration for fire alarm release.
Symptom and Finding:
NA
Cause:
For first time configuration on fire alarm door release and fire alarm group at xPortalNet.
Solution:
Warning!
Users are not recommended to run any xPortal software in Windows XP operating system as the system is unstable
Users are also advised to stop the xPortal Services before shutting down the Server PC to prevent any missing transaction issues.
Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Properties.
Step 2: The following message window will be shown. Click OK to continue.
Figure 1: xPortalNetComm Server Message Window
Note
This message window is prompted because users have yet to upload the company logo to the System Properties.
Step 3: The System Properties window will be shown as below. Click Modify.
Figure 2: System Properties Window
Step 4: The Edit System Properties window will be shown. Configure the Fire Alarm Door Release to "Y" and click OK to save the changes.
Figure 3: Edit System Properties Window
Step 5: The following message window will be shown to indicate that the Record is Updated. Click OK to continue.
Figure 4: Record Updated Window
Step 6: The following message window will then be prompted as a reminder to users to send the door settings to the controller. Click OK to continue.
Figure 5: Send Door Settings Reminder Window
To configure Fire Alarm Group:
Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Data Setup > System Setting > Fire Alarm Group > Add.
Step 2: The Add Fire Alarm Group window will be shown as below. Fill in the respective fields and click OK to save changes.
Figure 6: Add Fire Alarm Group Window
Step 3: The following message window will be shown to indicate that the Fire Alarm Group has been added successfully. Click OK to continue. Back at the Fire Alarm Group Setup window, click Close.
Figure 7: Fire Alarm Group is Added Successfully Window
To download Door Settings:
Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Device Comm > Send Door Setting.
Step 2: The Send Door Controller Settings window will be shown. Check the desired controller's checkbox and click Send All Settings.
Figure 8: Send Door Controller Settings Window
Step 3: The Delivery Report window will be shown. Please wait for the Send Data and Command process to complete before clicking Close.
Figure 9: Delivery Report Window
To observe event transaction before Fire Alarm is triggered:
Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Device List > Controller List. Ensure that all related door controllers from the Fire Alarm Group have the controller status as UP and that the Fire Alarm Status is Normal.
Figure 10: Controller List under Device List
Step 2: Go to Device List > Door List. Ensure that all related door statuses are UP, Security On and Door Closed State.
Figure 11: Door List under Device List
Step 3: At the Latest Event List window, ensure that the transaction Fire Alarm Off is logged from the master controller under normal condition (Fire Alarm not triggered).
Figure 12: Latest Event List Window
To observe event transaction after Fire Alarm is triggered:
Step 1: At Latest Event List window, ensure that the transaction Release Doors Upon Fire Alarm, Door Security Off from all related doors and Fire Alarm On is logged from the master controller.
Figure 13: Latest Event List Window Logging Fire Alarm Statuses
Step 2: Go to Device List > Controller List. The master controller's Fire Alarm status will be shown as Triggered.
Figure 14: Master Controller's Fire Alarm Status Shown as Triggered
Step 3: Go to Device List > Door List. The Current Security status will be shown as Off.
Figure 15: Door's Current Security Status Shown as Off
Step 4: At the Latest Alarm Event List, ensure that the Fire Alarm On transaction is logged.
Figure 16: Latest Alarm Event List Logging the Fire Alarm On Transaction
Step 5: Also, ensure that all electromagnetic lock for all physical doors selected in the Fire Alarm Group are released and the electromagnetic lock for the door controlled by the Master Controller is also released.
To configure the Doors back to normal operation:
Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Device Comm > Send Door Command.
Step 2: The Send Door Command window will beshown. Select the door names that are in the Fire Alarm Group List and click Security On.
Figure 17: Send Door Command Window
Step 3: The Delivery Report window will be shown. Wait for the door command sending process to complete and click Close to continue.
Figure 18: Delivery Report Window
Step 4: All physical doors selected in Fire Alarm Group will return to normal, secure operation.
