Description of the device
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7.3 FDnet-specific
aspects
The Video Fire Controller offers the following FDnet-specific features:
z
Communication via FDnet (detector line)
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Integrated line separator
Communication with the fire control panel takes place over the detector line. The
Video Fire Controller is configured from the fire control panel.
The Video Fire Controller requires auxiliary power supply.
Basic functions of the Video Fire Controller
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Trigger recordings with pre-event and post-event recording from the fire control
panel via the FDnet.
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Start/stop recording directly from the fire control panel via the FDnet.
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Report tampering of the Video Fire Controller to the fire control panel.
The alarm message is generated, for instance, when the video signal of the
camera is interrupted.
Status inputs
The inputs of the Video Fire Controller are status input, which will trigger a change
of state as soon as they are activated.
Monitoring of the video functionality
In case of a malfunction of the Video Fire Controller, an error message will be sent
to the fire control panel. See Section 13: Trouble shooting.
7.3.1
Example for the use of the Video Fire Controller FDV241
Fire control
panel
Acknowledge
Reset
Optional
User
1
User
2
User
3
User
4
More Alarms
ALARM
User
5
Premises
/ Manned
User
6
Alarm delay Off
FAULT
ISOLATION
TEST
Active
Fault / Off
Active
Fault / Off
Remote alarm
Alarm Device
Active
Fault / Off
Control
Fault
-
System
On
-
FC20xx
Intervention
Text
Fire
Alarm
Fire Brigade
in 04: 59 min.
Total:02
Show
Details
+ Zone: 123 Addr:
04
Autom. Fire Alarm
Entrance Hall
/
Reception
01
+ Zone: 456 Addr:
02
Fire Alarm
2 nd Floor / Room 202 02
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Acknowledge
Reset
Optional
User
1
User
2
User
3
User
4
More Alarms
ALARM
User
5
Premises
/ Manned
User
6
Alarm delay Off
FAULT
ISOLATION
TEST
Active
Fault / Off
Active
Fault / Off
Remote alarm
Alarm Device
Active
Fault / Off
Control
Fault
-
System
On
-
FC20xx
Intervention
Text
Fire
Alarm
Fire Brigade
in 04: 59 min.
Total:02
Show
Details
+ Zone: 123 Addr:
04
Autom. Fire Alarm
Entrance Hall
/
Reception
01
+ Zone: 456 Addr:
02
Fire Alarm
2 nd Floor / Room 202 02
SintesoTM
Fig. 3
Example of use
The Video Fire Controller is connected to a camera and to the FDnet. See Section
9.4: Connecting the
Video Fire Controller FDV241 to the FDnet. When an alarm is
triggered via a peripheral device (e.g. manual call point), a message is sent to the