TFSNET
TFSNET® is a critical alarm reporting and management system, used on large sites with multiple systems and control panels.
The system is capable of bringing together equipment from various manufacturers whilst giving the user the advantage of viewing and controlling all the systems in the same format.
TFSNET® can report and be managed from multiple locations, important reports can be generated and system logs can be kept. Furthermore, the system can utilise the existing building infrastructure networks including Ethernet TCP/IP as well as proprietary networks via traditional RS485 cable methods, fibre optics or telephonic (PABX.PSTN, ISDN or ASDL). Remote buildings can also be linked via GSM networks.
An important feature of TFSNET® is that it allows interaction between the different networks that can be connected by the separate network managers. Information received from one manufacturer's system can trigger controls in another manufacturer's system. For example, a fire network could be connected to one network manager and an access control network connected to another. In the event of a fire TFSNET® could unlock all doors in the building using the two networks.
Key Benefits
- Seamless integration of multiple system manufacturers
- Kiddie Vega and Legacy Systems can be connected
- Uses existing infrastructure or IT infrastructure
- Single or multi site capability
- User defined visual & audible alarms
- User configurable screen layouts
- Windows operating platform
- TCP/IP connectivity
- Multiple workstations
- On-screen system status display
- Management reporting
- History search
- High level integrity and redundancy
- Integration and interaction between external systems
- User profiles to suit operator responsibility, password protected
Applications & Connectivity
Transmission and Connectivity | Typical Applications | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|
| TCP/IP | NHS Hospital Sites | Monitor Remote Sites (Off Site) |
| WAN/LAN | Chemical Plants | Reporting of Events and Automated Response |
| RS232 | MOD Sites | Expansion of Day Night Controls |
| Internet | Manufacturing Plants | Pager Interface |
| GSM | Food Processing Plants | Multiple Language |
| RS485 | Prisons | Multi tasking with other PC Operations |
| Airports | ||
| Large Shopping Centres |
Supported Systems
The following systems are just some of the systems supported by TFSNET® . A more detailed list is available upon request.
| Fire Systems | Other Critical Systems |
|---|---|
| Kidde Vega & Legacy Systems | Galaxy Intruder Systems |
| Advanced Electronics | Paxton Access Control |
| Morley | Medical Alarms |
Honeywell Gent | Critical Plant |
| C-Tec | CCTV |
| Protec | Panic Alarms |
| Notifier | HVAC |
| Lighting |
Interaction Between Networks
An important feature of TFSNET® is that it allows interaction between the different networks that can be connected by the separate network managers. Information received from one manufacturer's system can trigger controls in another manufacturer's system. For example, a fire network could be connected to one network manager and an access control network connected to another. In the event of a fire TFSNET® could unlock all doors in the building using the two networks.
TFSNET® communicates with the following control panels as standard:
| Fire Systems | CCTV | Intruder Alarms | Access Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidde Vega | Pelco Interface | Galaxy | Paxton |
| Advanced MX-4400 | |||
| Gent Vigilon | |||
| Morley ZX | |||
| Haes Multi Tech-HS | |||
| Coopers DF4000 | |||
| Coopers DF-6000 | |||
| Notifier ID3000 | |||
| Protec 6300/6400 |
Technical Information
| GUI Hardware | Minimum requirements Pentium PC with 256MB memory (512MB or greater preferred) + 40GB hard disk (or greater) running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional |
| Network Managers | 4 (on basic system without additional hardware) |
| Remoted Nodes | Up to 2047 |
| Zones / Loops per Node | Up to 255 |
| States per Input | Up to 16 |
| Maximum Text Pages | 2,129,698,800 (theoretical limit). In practice this is limited by the disk space |
| Maximum Graphics | Up to 32,000 pages |
| History Capacity | Up to 32,000 events/alarms per day. Also 32,000 isolations and 32,000 system events may be stored each day. There is no limit on how long the data may be stored, assuming adequate disk space |
| Maximum Users | Up to 2,000 users may have their own password and user profile defining which modules they may access |
| Event Type Categories | Up to 32,000 event type categories, e.g. 'Security Alarm' or 'Plant Fault'. Defines how this type of event should be handled by the system |
| Alarm Priorities | Up to 32,000. Set up by the event type. CONNECT is a powerful and flexible tool that is consistently being enhanced and improved to meet the challenges in today's alarm management situations. Therefore the data presented here is subject to change as part of that ongoing process |
