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BACNET-GW-3 Installation and Operation Manual – P/N LS10014-000NF-E:C6 5/5/2017
Section 1 Product Overview
1.1 Operation
The BACNET-GW-3 serves as a bridge between the BACnet client application and the connected Fire
Alarm Control Panels (FACPs), NFN or a high-speed NFN network.
The web portal feature serves as a bridge between eVance
TM
and the connected FACPs, NFN network, or
high-speed NFN network.
1.2 Functionality
The BACNET-GW-3 translates the protocols and facilitates communications between a BACnet client and
the connected FACPs, NFN network, or high-speed NFN network to protocols used by the workstation.
The web portal feature transmits network events and system information between eVance and the connected
FACPs, NFN network, or high-speed NFN network. This information is for maintenance purposes only.
1.3 BACnet Clients
The BACnet client must conform to BACnet Standard Annex J for IP and support device objects, binary
output objects, and multi-state input or life safety points/zones. It is also required to write to notification
objects and receive confirmed/unconfirmed event notification messages. For details, refer to
1.4 Required Software
Chrome
TM
is required for use with the BACNET-GW-3.
1.5 Environmental Requirements
This product meets the following requirements for operation:
• Temperature - 0°C to 49°C (32°F - 120°F)
• Relative Humidity - 93 ±2% non-condensing at 32 ±2°C (90 ±3°F)
However, it is recommended that this product be installed in an environment with a normal room
temperature of 15-27º C (60-80º F).