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VeriFire® Tools Programming and Test Utility Peripheral Devices
General VeriFire® Tools is a programming and test utility with offline and online capabilities that can greatly reduce installation programming time and increase confidence in the site-specific software. It is Windows® based and provides technologically advanced capabilities to aid the installer. The installer may create the entire program for the control panel in the comfort of the office, test it, store a backup file, then bring it to the site and download from a laptop into the panel.
VeriFire® Tools includes a compare database routine that can also greatly help the installer. When a new program is created, it may be compared with a previous version and differences are highlighted. If the program is modified from the panel keypad, it may be uploaded into VeriFire® Tools, and compared with the previous version stored on disk. The identification of program differences greatly helps the installer in testing the installation. Autoprogramming: After SLC loops are installed on an ONYX series panel, VeriFire® Tools can autoprogram that panel. The system will read & set addresses for SLC detectors and modules. The installer can quickly verify these with the programming spreadsheet. CBE Simulator: VeriFire® Tools also offers a simulator that provides a visual representation of the CBE programming for any ONYX series panel. After detectors and modules have been programmed, the simulator allows users to select any input point and view the output points mapped to it via CBE programming. Device maintenance report: VeriFire® Tools has a device maintenance report for NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, and NFS-320 panels. The device maintenance report provides valuable information on FlashScan detectors; chamber values, the percent of drift compensation and last functional test date. This information is extremely useful in scheduling maintenance and testing of detectors. For FlashScan modules, the maintenance report provides the last functional test date. Network test service: VeriFire® Tools can run a communication test between selected network nodes, to verify network connectivity. It sends messages from one node to another and monitors the resulting node-to-node activity to determine whether any message failures occur. The test procedure aborts if a real event occurs anywhere on the network.
Product Line Information VeriFire-TCD: VeriFire® Tools CD-ROM and local panel programming cable (75554 for DB9-NUP programming and 75672 for USB). Contains programming software for all ONYX Series panels, Digital Voice Command (DVC), and associated DAA amplifiers. Includes audio files that can be programmed into the DVC. VeriFireUG-TCD: VeriFire® Tools Upgrade CD-ROM. Contains latest version (software only).
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The program includes error checks for common programming mistakes, such as an input point that does not activate any outputs, or an output point that is not linked to any inputs. In online mode, users can perform point “read status” functions, edit panel and device labels, and change detector sensitivities.
VeriFire® Tools System Programming Screen
VeriFire Tools: Available for download on the manufacturer’s website. 75554: DB9-NUP Programming Cable 75672: USB A type to USB B type Programming Cable
Minimum System Requirements • Windows® 2000 with SP4, Windows® XP Professional with SP2, or Windows® Vista Business/Ultimate edition • For Windows® 2000/Windows® XP Professional systems: – PC or laptop with a 300 MHz Pentium® II processor – 128MB RAM (256MB suggested) • For Windows® Vista Business/Ultimate systems: – A 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor (Note: 64-bit processor not supported with Vista) – 1GB RAM • CD-ROM drive • Mouse and keyboard • 250 MB free disk space (600 MB recommended for audio storage) • XVGA monitor • Video card capable of supporting 1024 x 768 output resolution and 16 bit color • 1 serial (COM) port or USB-to-Serial converter (ATEN Model UC-232A recommended) (Use a USB A to B cable. USB connection must be less than 10 feet long) • DB9-NUP cable (P/N 75554) for serial connections— supplied with VeriFire Tools. (Serial port recommended for NFS-3030, NFS-640, and NCA connections.) • USB A type to USB B type cable (Notifier P/N 75672) — supplied with VeriFire Tools. (USB 2.0 port recommended for NFS2-3030, NCA-2, NFS2-640, NFS-320, and DVC connections) • Microsoft® Excel 2000, 2003, or 2007 (to use the spreadsheet function) • Internet connection (for IP connections and to use email function) • MAPI compatible email client, such as Microsoft® Outlook or Microsoft® Outlook Express (to use email function) DN-6871:C • 1/28/2010 — Page 1 of 2
NOTE: VeriFire Tools version 3.21 and earlier supported Windows 98 Second Edition, ME, and NT. Windows 95 not supported.
Digital Audio TO PROGRAM THE DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM: • USB port (for suggested USB Digital Headset used in audio recording) • Plantronics DSP500 Digital Enhanced USB Headset (recommended) or your PC’s sound card with any standard ULapproved PC microphone • Goldwave Digital Audio Editor (recommended) or equivalent audio editing software
DIGITAL AUDIO FILE FORMAT DESCRIPTIONS Audio editing software must be able to save files to .wav format with the following descriptions:
Fidelity
High Quality
Standard Quality
Format
PCM
µlaw
Sample Rate
44100Hz
11025Hz
Bit Depth
16-bit
8-bit
Channel
mono
mono
VeriFire® and ONYX® are registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® and Intel® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ©2010 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.
This document is not intended to be used for installation purposes. We try to keep our product information up-to-date and accurate. We cannot cover all specific applications or anticipate all requirements. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Made in the U.S. A.
For more information, contact Notifier. Phone: (203) 484-7161, FAX: (203) 484-7118. www.notifier.com Page 2 of 2 — DN-6871:C • 1/28/2010
