Kentec AMX Network Manager
Introduction
The Kentec/Hochiki network manager is specifically designed for use with the following Kentec and Hochiki panel brands:
Kentec
- Syncro AS
- Elite RS
- OEM branded variants of Syncro/Elite RS
Hochiki
- HFP
- FireNET Plus
Panel Setup
The panel must be configured with the Graphic option enabled; this is done through the LE2 configuration software, see screenshot below:
AMX Graphics software
AMX Network Manager – Syncro/HFP/FireNET Plus Man-1585 Rev.02 Enabling the Graphics System allows the heartbeat handshake between the panel and PC. The AMX PC is connected to the panel via the socket labelled PC on the panel facia as shown below.
- PC port on Syncro AS and HFP is on the bottom edge of the facia plate below the Evacuate and Function buttons.
- PC Port on Elite RS and FireNET Plus is located on the left hand side of the internal facia plate.
Important! This port does not function on Elite RS/FireNET Plus panels with a dialer. Therefore, it is not possible to connect a graphics system to a panel which has a dialer fitted.
Additional hardware requirements
Connection to these panels is via serial RS232 using the panels Printer Port. The parts for connecting the panel to the graphics PC will depend on the communication distance, see tables 1, 2 and basic connection diagrams.
Table 1 – Communication distances up to 15m (50ft)
| Part no. | Description |
| S187 | Software Download Lead standard (To be ordered separately) |
| – | Isolated USB-RS232 serial converter (Commercially available)* |
AMX Graphics software
Table 2 – Communication distances up to 1km (3280ft)
| Part no. | Description |
|
S572 |
USB to RS232 converter (to be order separately)
Consists of: RS232-485 interface card, RS485 to USB isolated adaptor and FACP connection cables. |
Panel Controls
Full control of the Kentec/Hochiki panels listed in section 1 is only available when the node type is set to Syncro Enhanced. Using the Syncro Enhanced setting the following control actions can be achieved from the AMX:
- Reset Panel
- Silence Network Alarms
- Disable Device
- Enable Device
- Disable Zone
- Enable Zone
- Evacuate Panel
- Alert Panel
- Silence Panel Alarms
- Evacuate Network
- Reset Network
- Alert Network
Initialization
When the system is first started any events already in the fire panel system will not be displayed on the AMX. Upon start up a reset box will be displayed providing the operator with a quick and easy method of getting the current data. If the operator decides not to get the current events just close the box, any new events will be displayed as normal.
6. RS232 Connection
The AMX PC connects to the Kentec panel using RS232 serial communications. An RS232 lead connects a COM port (serial port) on the AMX PC to the serial port on the Kentec panel labelled ‘PC’. This is a panel specific lead that is used for uploading and downloading configurations to the panel and can be purchased from the panel supplier. A USB to Serial adaptor will also be required. The maximum length of RS232 connection allowed is approximately 15 metres.
Specifications
- Panel, Loop, Device Range
- Panels in a Network: 64 Loops per panel: 1 or 2 Devices per loop: 127 Hochiki (254 inc. sounder Base addresses), 126 Apollo
- Alarms and Events Accepted
- Fire Alarm (AMX input type 00) Security Alarm (AMX input type 01)
- Pre Alarm (AMX input type 02)
- Test Mode (AMX input type 03)
- Disablement (AMX input type 04)
- Tech Alarm (AMX input type 06)
- Fault (AMX input type 08)
- Fault (AMX input type 10)
- AMX1 RS232 ports required
- One for a single network connection.
- RS232 port range
- COM1 to COM255
- RS232 port settings
- Baud rate: 19200
- Parity: none
- Data bits: 8
- Stop bit: 1
AMX Network Manager – Syncro/HFP/FireNET Plus
FAQ
Q: Can I connect a graphics system to a panel with a dialer?
A: No, it is not possible to connect a graphics system to panels with a dialer fitted.
Documents / Resources
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Kentec AMX Network Manager [pdf] Instructions Syncro AS, Elite RS, FireNET Plus, AMX Network Manager, AMX, Network Manager, Manager |