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Modbus-GW™
Modbus Gateway

Network Systems

General
The Modbus Gateway provides a communication link between
networks that use the Modbus/TCP communication protocol

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and Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) resident on an NFN
network.
The NFN network communicates with the Modbus Gateway
through a NOTI-FIRE-NET network via the network port on
any NCM. The Modbus communication protocol is consistent
with Modbus Application Protocol Specification V1.1b.
The Modbus Gateway Configuration Tool, a programming util-
ity included with the Modbus Gateway assembly, is used to
configure the Modbus Gateway. The Modbus Gateway is
designed to need very little configuration. In most applications
you will only need to enter the TCP/IP settings for your network
and the nodes you would like to monitor. The gateway will
automatically map all the configured points and supply you
ing UL/ULC Standards and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Systems
with a user friendly comma separated value report that defines
requirements.
the mapping.
• UL-864-Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems, Ninth Edition
Features • UL-2017-General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems,
First Edition
• Compatible with standard and high speed NOTI-FIRE-NET.
• CAN/ULC-S527-99-Standard for Control Units for Fire
• Monitor four compatible NFN or HS-NFN nodes not includ- Alarm Systems, Second Edition
ing the Modbus Gateway node itself.
• CAN/ULC-S559-04-Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving
• Provide data such as event type, active/inactive, enabled/ Centres and Systems, First Edition
disabled, acknowledged/unacknowledged, device type,
analog value (4-20ma modules only) and system troubles.
• Support reads of up to 100 registers at a time. Analog val-
Listings and Approvals
ues can be read 10 registers at a time. These listings and approvals apply to the modules specified in
• Receive configuration data from the Modbus Gateway Con- this document. In some cases, certain modules or applications
figuration Tool. may not be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may
be in process. Consult factory for latest listing status.
• Log diagnostic information.
• Send standard Modbus exception responses.
System Architecture & Requirements
• Reduce configuration time by self configuring all nodes and
points. An Internet or Intranet IP network connection is required to
configure the Modbus Gateway, and to connect it with Modbus
MODBUS MASTERS COMPATIBLE clients. The Internet or Intranet IP network connection must
• The Modbus Gateway was designed to be compatible with meet the following requirements.
standard Modbus/TCP masters. • Private of Business LAN
• Support one-byte Unit IDs. • Static IP address required
• Have configurable polling times. • Standard 100Base-T connection
• The Modbus Gateway supports one Modbus Master. • Required Ports(s): 502
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
PANEL COMPATIBLE • MODBUS-GW- NFN to Modbus Embedded Gateway.
The Modbus Gateway was designed to be compatible with the • Network Control Module
following panels: • NFN Network - Version 5.0 or above
• NFS-320 • Modbus Configuration Tool
• NFS-640
NETWORK COMPONENTS
• NFS2-640
• RJ45 to RJ45 standard Ethernet network cable-customer's
• NFS-3030 internet or intranet connection to Modbus Gateway
• NFS2-3030 • NFN network-version 5.0 or above (sold separately)
• High Speed Network Communication Module: HS-NCM-W/
Standards and Codes SF/MF board-used to facilitate network communication
The Modbus Gateway is recognized by UL as an ancillary between the Modbus Gateway and a High Speed NFN net-
(supplementary) reporting device. It complies with the follow- work or Network Communication Module: NCM-W/F board-

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 used to facilitate network communication between the Mod- CUSTOMER SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
bus Gateway and an NFN network. • Windows XP based computer to run the Modbus Configura-
• Cabinet and Hardware (sold separately) tion Tool.
– CAB-4 series cabinet.
– CHS-4L chassis.

IP Network NFN Network

NUP

MODBUS HS-NCM-W/
Gateway SF/MF
or
NCM-W/F

FACP FACP FACP

IP Network
NUP

FACP
MODBUS
Gateway

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This document is not intended to be used for installation purposes.

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We cannot cover all specific applications or anticipate all requirements.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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