Notifier Networking and Integration
Flexible, Scalable, Powerful
As businesses and facilities expand, fire and life safety systems must adapt. NOTIFIER's flexible network solutions, powered by the NOTI-FIRE-NET intelligent fire alarm network and the ONYXWorks fire and security integration platform, are ideal for new construction, retrofits, upgrades, or expansion projects. These solutions enable unified control and protection for multiple facilities across cities, countries, or the globe via a single network.
Unite Multiple Systems into One with ONYXWorks®
ONYXWorks provides comprehensive control over fire and life safety systems, whether for a single building, a campus, or a citywide or global enterprise. It acts as a single-point-of-control workstation, integrating NOTIFIER systems with other manufacturers' fire alarm control panels, security panels, and CCTV applications over a unified network.
ONYXWorks® System Features
- Supports NOTIFIER's NOTI-FIRE-NET and High Speed NOTI-FIRE-NET networks.
- Utilizes client-server technology based on Echelon®.
- Integrates competitive Fire Alarm Control panels, security panels, and CCTV applications.
- Connects new and existing equipment into a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN).
- Supports Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver (DACR) interface for monitoring of remote panels.
- Features Graphic Editing mode for on-site programming of floor plan screens, devices, and navigational buttons.
- Operates on a Windows® XP platform.
- Includes redundant hard drives for enhanced survivability.
- Supports alpha-numeric pager and email notification.
A network architecture diagram illustrates the integration capabilities of ONYXWorks. It shows a central ONYXWorks workstation connecting to various systems including NOTIFIER Fire Panels, competitive fire alarm panels, security panels (Ademco Vista, WinPak Pro), CCTV integration, Network Control Annunciators (NCA), FirstVision, and communication interfaces like Echelon IP, DACR, and Telco Lines.
Highly Intuitive End User Interface
The ONYXWorks interface features building floor plans with interactive, three-dimensional fire, security, CCTV, and card access device icons. It provides clear, concise instructions for actions required during both fire and non-fire events. Customizable screens and multiple configuration options facilitate setup, minimize operator training, and allow adaptation to specific needs.
Speak Locally, Act Globally, With NOTIFY-IP
NOTIFY-IP, a plug-in for ONYXWorks, enables coordinated responses to security or emergency events. It broadcasts encrypted, real-time voice instructions to a single facility or multiple locations worldwide using an IP network connection. The network connection is continuously monitored to ensure system integrity and reliability.
Peace of Mind with Enhanced Survivability
The NOTI-FIRE-NET™ intelligent fire alarm network links multiple NOTIFIER intelligent fire alarm control panels for cooperative control and network-wide monitoring. Each panel on NOTI-FIRE-NET maintains its individual programming and operates independently yet cohesively within the unified network. This design prevents the compromise of other panels if a single node fails, resulting in greater system survivability.
Easily Accommodates Future Growth
NOTI-FIRE-NET supports all ONYX Series panels and is backward compatible with Legacy NOTIFIER Fire Alarm Control Panels, allowing for system upgrades without replacing existing equipment. The network can be easily expanded to meet growing facility needs.
NOTI-FIRE-NET System Features
- Supports ONYX Series fire alarm control panels: NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS2-3030.
- Backward compatible with AFP-200, AFP-400, AFP-1010 and AM2020 fire alarm control panels.
- Includes Network Control Annunciator (NCA) for annunciating network events and providing control.
- Features BACnet Gateway supporting industry standard BACnet/IP connectivity to Building Automation Systems.
- Features Modbus Gateway supporting industry standard Modbus/IP connectivity to industrial control systems.
- Includes NOTI-FIRE-NET Web Server (NWS) for remote read status capabilities and instant email and text messaging.
- Incorporates ONYX FirstVision technology for an intuitive touch screen display for first responders.
High Speed NOTI-FIRE-NET System Features
- Supports all ONYX Series and Legacy NOTIFIER Fire Alarm Control Panels.
- Supports NWS, FirstVision™, BACnet and Modbus Gateway applications.
- Offers increased network node capacity up to 200 nodes for large applications.
- Provides increased network communication speeds: 12Mb for Wire and 100Mb for Multi-Mode and Single-Mode Fiber.
A visual representation of the NOTI-FIRE-NET system depicts a central network hub connecting multiple components such as the ONYXWorks Workstation, Network Control Annunciator (NCA-2), FirstVision touch screen display, NOTI-FIRE-NET Web Server (NWS), and various NOTIFIER Fire Panels. The diagram emphasizes the interconnectedness and distributed nature of the network.
Network-Wide Display and Control
The Network Control Annunciator (NCA) features a 640-character LCD display with a QWERTY keypad. Multiple NCAs can be distributed across the network to provide access to fire alarm system information and network-wide control functions, including Acknowledge, Silence, Reset, device enable/disable, and paging control. The NCA also meets NFPA requirements for firefighter smoke control stations and HVAC.
BACnet Interface
NOTIFIER's BACnet Gateway provides an interface between NOTIFIER fire alarm systems and Building Automation Systems using the BACnet/IP communication protocol. Devices on the NOTI-FIRE-NET fire alarm control panels are represented as BACnet objects to the BACnet client. Each gateway supports up to 15,000 objects, with multiple gateways installable for larger applications. This interface conforms to BACnet Standard Annex J for IP and Support Device Objects, Binary Output Objects, Life Safety Points/Zones, and Multi-State Inputs.
Web-Based Monitoring and Notification
NOTIFIER utilizes the Internet for remote monitoring of fire alarm systems via the NOTI-FIRE-NET Web Server (NWS). Using a standard IP-based Ethernet connection, NWS allows authorized personnel to view fire alarm network and device status remotely. NWS can automatically send up to fifty email or text messages to notify key facility maintenance and support personnel of trouble or emergency events.
Modbus Interface
NOTIFIER's Modbus gateway provides an interface between NOTIFIER fire alarm systems and Industrial Control Systems, utilizing the industry standard Modbus/IP communication protocol.
NOTIFIER World Headquarters
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472
United States of America
Tel: 203-484-7161
Fax: 203-484-7118
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Product Offerings
- Fire Alarm Control Panels
- Fire Alarm Networks
- Emergency Communication Systems
- Advanced Fire & Smoke Detection
- Fire, Security, CCTV Integration
- Gas Detection
For over 60 years, NOTIFIER has been a leader in the fire alarm industry. As the largest manufacturer of engineered fire alarm systems, NOTIFIER has over 400 distributors worldwide and regional support operations on every continent, providing flexibility and options for business needs. NOTIFIER - Leaders in Life. Safety. Technology.
