1.1: Operation .......................................................................................................................................................7
1.2: Functionality ..................................................................................................................................................7
1.3: Required Software .........................................................................................................................................7
1.5: System Architecture.......................................................................................................................................8
Figure 1.1 Direct Panel Architecture......................................................................................................8
Figure 1.2 Single NFN Network Architecture .......................................................................................8
Figure 1.3 Multiple NFN Networks Architecture ..................................................................................9
1.5.1: Redundancy .......................................................................................................................................10
Figure 1.4 Redundant NFN-GW-EM-3s ..............................................................................................10
1.6: IP Requirements...........................................................................................................................................11
1.6.1: IP Port Settings ..................................................................................................................................11
1.6.2: Bandwidth Usage...............................................................................................................................11
1.6.3: IP Restrictions ...................................................................................................................................11
1.7: Agency Listings ...........................................................................................................................................12
1.7.1: Standards ...........................................................................................................................................12
1.8: Compatible Equipment ................................................................................................................................13
Table 1.1 Compatible Equipment.........................................................................................................13
Section 2 Installation .............................................................................................................. 15
2.1: Required Equipment ....................................................................................................................................15
2.2: Board Installation.........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 2.1 NFS-320 Series Installation ................................................................................................16
Figure 2.2 NFS2-640 Series Installation ..............................................................................................16
Figure 2.3 CHS-4L Installation ............................................................................................................16
Figure 2.4 Securing the Board..............................................................................................................16
2.3: Connections .................................................................................................................................................17
2.3.1: Board Layout .....................................................................................................................................17
Figure 2.5 NFN-GW-EM-3 Connections .............................................................................................17
Table 2.1 Connection Specifications....................................................................................................17
Figure 2.6 NFN-GW-EM-3 LEDs........................................................................................................18
Table 2.2 LED Definitions ...................................................................................................................18
Figure 2.7 Routing Power and Communication to a Standard NCM...................................................19
Table 2.3 Standard NCM Connections.................................................................................................19
Figure 2.8 Routing Power and Communication to an HS-NCM..........................................................20
Table 2.4 HS-NCM Connections .........................................................................................................20
Figure 2.9 Connecting to an FACP via NUP Connector......................................................................21
Figure 2.10 Connecting to the PNET-1 Surge Suppressor...................................................................21
2.4: System Power ..............................................................................................................................................22
Table 2.5 Power Requirements.............................................................................................................22
2.5: Testing and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................22
Section 3 Configuration ......................................................................................................... 23
3.1: Configuration Web Page ..............................................................................................................................23
Figure 3.1 Basic Configuration Tool Layout .......................................................................................24
3.2.3: Main Menus.......................................................................................................................................25
NFN-GW-EM-3 Installation and Operation Manual - P/N LS10017-000NF-E:C3 6/5/2014
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