NOTIFIER AFP-200 Automatic Fire Alarm Panels
Description
The Notifier AFP200/300/400 driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from the Notifier AFP200, AFP300 and AFP400 Automatic Fire Alarm Panels over RS-232 using Notifier AFP200/300/400 protocol. The panel MUST output messages in English. The FieldServer functions as a Client with this driver.
Formal Driver Type
Serial, Client only
Compatibility
| FieldServer Model | Compatible |
| ProtoCessor | No |
| ProtoCarrier | No |
| ProtoNode | No |
| ProtoAir | No |
| FS-B35 Series | No |
| FieldServer Model | Compatible |
| QuickServer FS-QS-10xx | No |
| QuickServer FS-QS-12xx | Yes |
| QuickServer FS-QS-20xx | Yes |
| QuickServer FS-QS-22xx | Yes |
Connection Information
Connection Type: RS-232
Baud Rates: 2400 (Vendor Limitation)
Data Bits: 7 [AFP200], 8 [AFP300/AFP400]
Stop Bits: 1 (Vendor Limitation)
Parity: Even [AFP200]; None [AFP300/AFP400] – (Vendor Limitation)
Hardware Interface: Notifier APF200, AFP300 or AFP400 Fire Panel
Multidrop Capability: No
Devices Tested
| Device | Tested (Factory, Site) |
| AFP200 Fire Alarm Panel | Site |
| AFP300 Fire Alarm Panel | Site |
Communication Functions
Data Types Supported
| Detectors |
| Alarms |
| Troubles |
| Pre- Alarms |
| Not Installed |
| Modules |
| Alarms |
| Troubles |
| Pre- Alarms |
| Not Installed |
| Zones |
| Only if the default “Zone xx” Labelling (where xx is the zone number) is used. If custom zone descriptions are used, they will not be reported to the driver. |
| System Alarm – Module Type Codes Supported | |||
| Monitor | Pull Station | Smoke Detect | Blank |
| Waterflow | Supervisory | Tamper | Hazard Alert |
| Fire Control | Abort Switch | Man-Release | Silence |
| System Reset | Evacuate | PAS Inhibit | Trouble Mon |
| SecurityTele Page | Allcall Page | Man Rel. Delay | Second Shot |
| Sprinkler Sys | Comb. Monitor | ||
Unsupported Functions and Data Types
| Function | Reason |
| Status on Control Devices | As zones can be reported, this should not be a problem |
Customer Service
MSA Safety
1991 Tarob Court, Milpitas, California 95035 USA
O. +1 408 262-6611 TF. +1 800 727-4377 E. [email protected]
www.MSAsafety.com
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