ONYX FirstVision Installation and Operation Manual PDF

ONYX®FIRSTVISION™
Installation and Operation Manual
Document 53034
9/22/10
P/N: 53034:B
Rev: B
ECN: 10-424
Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke detec- Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only
tors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or
and a fire alarm control panel with remote notification capability—can reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be
provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however, subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-
does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year
resulting from a fire. by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be to protect property, not life.
located throughout a protected premise following the recommenda- IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room
tions of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connec-
Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's recommendations, State and tion of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or
local codes, and the recommendations contained in the Guide for power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage
Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at the alarm system, crippling its ability to report a fire.
no charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emergency Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these
Management Agency (an agency of the United States government) devices are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% of are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device may
all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide early warn- fail to alert people with a disability or those who have recently con-
ing against fire, they do not guarantee warning or protection against sumed drugs, alcohol or medication. Please note that:
fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or adequate warning,
or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons: • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people
with conditions such as epilepsy.
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire
detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the
alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the meaning of the signal.
other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a
It is the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other
fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for training exercise to make people aware of fire alarm signals and
example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire. instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may not • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause tempo-
reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because: rary or permanent hearing loss.
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If
may inhibit particle or smoke flow. AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the ceiling a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly main-
or upper walls where detectors are located. tained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets. Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
detector. service with your control panel.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to
detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily dis-
smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing abled. For added protection against telephone line failure, backup
fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm. radio transmission systems are recommended.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limita- The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inadequate
tions. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in excellent work-
detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little visi- ing order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer's
ble smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers tend recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the
to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. Because fires requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large
develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, amounts of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent mainte-
neither type of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detec- nance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the
tor may not provide adequate warning of a fire. local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be sched-
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of uled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and
fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in should be performed by authorized professional fire alarm installers
bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escap- only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
ing gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate
to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning-induced
before servicing. The control unit and associated equipment may be transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or intercon- transients and interferences, proper grounding will reduce susceptibil-
necting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, ity. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an
service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood. increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software Changes. Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in encountered.
accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting
change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, ream-
any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. ing, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that
known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, they will not interfere with battery, transformer, and printed circuit
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least board location.
10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening
up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper sys- may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure
tem operation verified. and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0°C to 49°C Though designed to last many years, system components can fail
(32°F to 120°F) and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (noncon- at any time. This system contains static-sensitive components.
densing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any
system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static-
adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from
Therefore, it is recommended that this system and all peripherals be the unit.
installed in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 15-
27° C/60-80° F. Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and program-
ming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and
device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. reliability depend upon proper installation by authorized personnel.
drop from the specified device voltage.
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi- Canadian Requirements: This digital apparatus does not
ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise emissions from
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interfer- digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regula-
ence to radio communications. It has been tested and tions of the Canadian Department of Communications.
found to comply with the limits for class A computing device Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
designed to provide reasonable protection against such numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur
interference when operated in a commercial environment. le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to Communications du Canada.
cause interference, in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 9
1.1: FIRSTVISION Specifications ...........................................................................................................................9
Table 1.1 FIRSTVISION Cabinet Specifications ......................................................................................9
Table 1.2 FIRSTVISION LCD Specifications.........................................................................................10
1.2: Important FIRSTVISION Operational Metrics ...............................................................................................11
Table 1.3 ..............................................................................................................................................11
Table 1.4 Supported DVRs...................................................................................................................12
1.2.1: Product Overview ..............................................................................................................................12
Events that FIRSTVISION Processes and Annunciates ..........................................................................13
Compatibility........................................................................................................................................13
Node Type Compatibility ..................................................................................................................13
Table 1.5 FIRSTVISION Node Compatibility Table ..............................................................................13
1.2.2: Networking ........................................................................................................................................14
Figure 1.1 Example FIRSTVISION Network..........................................................................................14
Multiple Connections ...........................................................................................................................15
Figure 1.2 Monitoring Multiple NFN Networks ..................................................................................15
Figure 1.3 Multiple FIRSTVISION Units on One NFN Network ...........................................................16
Figure 1.4 Monitor Up To 8 DVRs ......................................................................................................17
1.2.3: Ordering Information.........................................................................................................................18
1.3: Agency Listings ...........................................................................................................................................18
1.3.1: Compliance........................................................................................................................................18
National Fire Protection Association....................................................................................................18
Underwriters Laboratories....................................................................................................................18
Underwriters Laboratories Canada.......................................................................................................18
1.3.2: Installation .........................................................................................................................................18
Local .....................................................................................................................................................18
National Fire Protection Association....................................................................................................19
Underwriters Laboratories....................................................................................................................19
Underwriters Laboratories Canada.......................................................................................................19
Canada ..................................................................................................................................................19
1.4: Environmental Requirements ......................................................................................................................19
1.5: Conventions Used in this Manual................................................................................................................19
1.5.1: Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .........................................................................................................19
1.5.2: Procedures .........................................................................................................................................20
Figure 1.5 Example for Procedure Explanation ...................................................................................20
1.5.3: Referencing Other Manuals...............................................................................................................20
1.6: Software Download Notice..........................................................................................................................20
1.7: Upgrade Information ...................................................................................................................................20
Supported Hardware ..........................................................................................................................20
Upgrading a Site Plan from a Previous FIRSTVISION Version ..........................................................20
Upgrading Old Site Plans ..................................................................................................................21
1.8: Related Manuals ..........................................................................................................................................21
Section 2 FIRSTVISION Installation Instructions .................................................................... 23
2.1: Power Sources and Outputs Overview ........................................................................................................23
Table 2.1 Power Supply Required Ranges ...........................................................................................23
2.2: Enclosure Installation ..................................................................................................................................24
Figure 2.1 LCD and Door Dimensions (inches)...................................................................................24
Figure 2.2 Mounting Holes and Enclosure Dimensions (inches).........................................................25
Figure 2.3 Knockout Hole Locations ...................................................................................................26
Figure 2.4 FIRSTVISION Power Wiring Diagram..................................................................................26
2.3: LCD Installation ..........................................................................................................................................26
Section 3 Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus ........................................................ 29
3.1: Process Overview ........................................................................................................................................29
Table of Contents
Process Steps to Enable FIRSTVISION...................................................................................................29

3.2: Make Connections to FIRSTVISION ..............................................................................................................29
3.2.1: What To Connect and How To Make the Connections .....................................................................29
Figure 3.1 FIRSTVISION USB Keyboard and Mouse Connections .......................................................29
Figure 3.2 FIRSTVISION Standard Keyboard and Mouse Connections.................................................30
Figure 3.3 FIRSTVISION LAN Connector Location ..............................................................................30
Figure 3.4 Example NFN Gateway Embedded System Connections...................................................31
Figure 3.5 Example NFN Gateway PC System Connections...............................................................32
3.3: Turn on Power to FIRSTVISION ....................................................................................................................33
3.3.1: What Displays After the Initial Power Up of FIRSTVISION ...............................................................33
3.3.2: What You Should Know about FIRSTVISION IP Addresses ..............................................................33
3.3.3: What You Should Know about FIRSTVISION Windows Settings ......................................................33
Windows Administrator Settings..........................................................................................................33
Automatic Updates ...............................................................................................................................33
Windows Firewall.................................................................................................................................34
Screen Saver Settings ...........................................................................................................................35
Monitor Power ...................................................................................................................................35
Screen Saver ......................................................................................................................................35
Figure 3.6 Display Properties - Screen Saver Tab Window.................................................................36
3.4: Set the FIRSTVISION Clock and Time Zone .................................................................................................36
Figure 3.7 System Clock ......................................................................................................................36
Figure 3.8 Date and Time Properties....................................................................................................36
Figure 3.9 Time Zone Tab ....................................................................................................................37
3.5: Establish Communication Between Your LAN and FIRSTVISION ...............................................................37
Figure 3.10 Windows LAN Connection...............................................................................................37
Figure 3.11 Windows LAN Connection Properties..............................................................................38
Figure 3.12 Windows Internet Protocol Properties ..............................................................................38
Figure 3.13 Command Prompt .............................................................................................................39
3.6: Establish Gateway Communication .............................................................................................................39
How To Add a Gateway Using the Configuration Tool .....................................................................39
3.7: Copy Your Exported Campus Design to FIRSTVISION.................................................................................41
Figure 3.14 FIRSTVISION USB Connector Locations ...........................................................................41
3.7.1: How To Copy Your Exported Campus Design to FIRSTVISION .......................................................41
Figure 3.15 XML File and Floorplans Folder ......................................................................................42
3.8: Choose Which Building(s) To Monitor Using Profile Selector...................................................................42
3.9: Display Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION............................................................................................43
3.10: Test Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION ...............................................................................................44
3.11: Touch Screen Calibration ...........................................................................................................................44
3.11.1: How to Calibrate FIRSTVISION’s Touch Screen ..............................................................................44
Section 4 Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION ........................................................................... 45
4.1: Printing.........................................................................................................................................................45
4.2: Campus View ...............................................................................................................................................45
Figure 4.1 Increase Zoom Level...........................................................................................................46
Re-Centering the View .........................................................................................................................47
4.3: Building View ..............................................................................................................................................48
Figure 4.2 FIRSTVISION Display Example: No Alarms........................................................................48
Floor Number Buttons ..........................................................................................................................49
Figure 4.3 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Floor Number Buttons .....................................................49
Floor Range Buttons .............................................................................................................................50
Figure 4.4 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Floor Range Buttons ........................................................50
Information Buttons..............................................................................................................................51
Figure 4.5 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Building Information .......................................................51
Figure 4.6 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Contact Information .........................................................52
Figure 4.7 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Additional Information ....................................................53
Re-Centering the View .........................................................................................................................54
Figure 4.8 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Re-Centering the View ....................................................54

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Figure 4.9 FIRSTVISION Display Example: HAZMAT Information ....................................................55

4.4: Video Feed ...................................................................................................................................................56
Figure 4.10 Video Feed ........................................................................................................................56
Video Feed Window Messages ............................................................................................................56
Video Feed Considerations...................................................................................................................57
4.5: Sound and Door Unlocking Behavior..........................................................................................................58
4.6: Investigating Gateway Disconnection .........................................................................................................58
NFN Gateway Disconnection ...........................................................................................................58
CCTV Gateway Disconnected...........................................................................................................59
4.7: Operation When a Fire Alarm is Received..................................................................................................59
Figure 4.11 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Alarms ...........................................................................60
Event List..............................................................................................................................................61
Figure 4.12 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Event List.......................................................................61
4.8: Operation After a Fire Alarm Has Been Cleared.........................................................................................61
4.9: Accessing the Log File ................................................................................................................................62
Downloading onto USB Drive ..........................................................................................................62
Accessing across a Network ..............................................................................................................62
Viewing on the FIRSTVISION Machine ..............................................................................................62
Figure 4.13 Log File .............................................................................................................................63
Section 5 The Development of FIRSTVISION........................................................................... 65
5.1: The Current Situation for a Firefighter ........................................................................................................65
5.2: The Technology of FIRSTVISION ..................................................................................................................65
5.2.1: Making Commissioning Easier .........................................................................................................65
5.3: Expected Firefighter Interaction with the FIRSTVISION ...............................................................................66
5.3.1: Example Emergency Situations.........................................................................................................66
Fire Scene 1 ..........................................................................................................................................66
Figure 5.1 Fire Scene Scenario Floor Plan Information.......................................................................66
Figure 5.2 Fire Scene Scenario Roof Plan Information .......................................................................68
Figure 5.3 Fire Scene Scenario HAZMAT Information ......................................................................68
Figure 5.4 Sample Data Sheet PDF......................................................................................................68
Figure 5.5 Fire Scene Scenario Building Information..........................................................................69
Fire Scene 2 ..........................................................................................................................................70
Figure 5.6 Example Campus View Information...................................................................................70
Figure 5.7 Example HAZMAT Information ........................................................................................71
Figure 5.8 Example Contact Information.............................................................................................72
Figure 5.9 Example Material Safety Data Sheet PDF..........................................................................73
Appendix A: Troubleshooting with The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool .
75
A.1: CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Description .......................................................................................75
A.2: Launching The CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool..................................................................................75
A.3: CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Layout...............................................................................................75
Figure A.1 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool ...........................................................75
A.3.1: Address Menu...................................................................................................................................76
Figure A.2 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Address Bar ......................................76
A.3.2: Node Panel........................................................................................................................................76
Figure A.3 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Node Panel........................................76
Figure A.4 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool: DVRs on Gateway ...........................77
Figure A.5 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool: Cameras on DVR.............................77
A.4: CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Menu Descriptions ...........................................................................77
A.4.1: File ....................................................................................................................................................77
A.4.2: View..................................................................................................................................................77
A.4.3: Configure ..........................................................................................................................................78
A.4.4: Debug DVR ......................................................................................................................................78
A.4.5: Help...................................................................................................................................................78

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction
The contents of this manual are important and must be kept in close proximity to the hardware. If
building ownership is changed, this manual and all other testing and maintenance information must
also be passed to the current owner of the facility. A copy of this manual was shipped with the
equipment and is also available from the manufacturer.
WARNING: Improper Installation

! Improper installation, maintenance, or lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction.
CAUTION: Servicing FIRSTVISION

! This product can only be serviced by authorized personnel. Only authorized personnel can remove
this product’s CPU back-cover or replace parts in this product. Unauthorized servicing personnel
performing product services is strictly prohibited and can void your warranty
1.1 FIRSTVISION Specifications

NOTE: ONYX®FIRSTVISION™ is for Supplementary Use Only.
Table 1.1 FIRSTVISION Cabinet Specifications
Part Number FIRSTVISION-ENC
General:
Rough Opening Dimensions 24.63" W x 22.03" H x 3.47” D
Material Aluminum
Finish Black epoxy powder coat finish, fine texture
Mounting Semi-Flush or Surface
Enclosure:
Door Dimensions 26" W x 22.75" H x 0.4" D
Material 0.060 Galvaneal
Door Finish Black epoxy powder coat finish, fine texture – Door only
Door Plex shield 0.125 scratch resistant acrylic
Conduit punch outs (2) ½" and (2) ¾" on the top and bottom of the enclosure (8) total
Mounting (6) mounting holes for screw mounting #10
Lock CFE – NOTIFIER® Standard Lock
Magnetic Latch Power Off/Command Latch release

Introduction FIRSTVISION Specifications
Table 1.2 FIRSTVISION LCD Specifications
Part Number FIRSTVISION-LCD
Product 19" Interactive Graphic Display
Display:
Size 19"
Resolution 1280 x 1024, 60 Hz, 32 Bit colors
Surface acoustic wave touchscreen USB TS controller
CPU:
Digital I/O (1) DO – Lock control, (3) DO – Brightness control
Processor Low Power Atom CPU
Speed 1.60 GHz
Form factor Embedded
Slots NONE
Video Integral
Serial ports (1) RS-232
USB ports 8
System RAM 2 GB
LAN One 10/100 Base-T interface
Peripherals:
Compact Flash Disk 2 GB
Connectors (1) DB9 COM1

(1) DIN - KYBD
(1) RJ-45 10/100BT
(2) USB Ports on the front panel
(6) USB Ports on the bottom panel
(2) Speakers (2 Watts)
(2) PS/2 Ports
Operating System Windows® XP® Embedded
Other:
Motherboard Lithium Battery Battery is not field replaceable. Contact Technical Services for information.
DC to DC Converter Fuse Fuse is only replaceable by authorized personnel. Contact Technical Services for
information.
Fuse:10A, 250V, SLO BLO, 5x20mm.

Important FIRSTVISION Operational Metrics Introduction
1.2 Important FIRSTVISION Operational Metrics

The table contains important information about the limits of FIRSTVISION.
Table 1.3
Factor Limit Comment
Number of DVRs Supported on each 8

FIRSTVISION unit
Number of different FIRSTVISION units 8

which can be connected to a single
DVR
Number of NFN gateways Supported 200
Number of Rapid EyeTM CCTV 1

Gateways which may run on each
FIRSTVISION unit
Number of FIRSTVISION units 1

supported per Rapid EyeTM CCTV
Gateways
Number of video streams that a 1

FIRSTVISION unit can display at one
time
Number of FIRSTVISION units that can 10

simultaneously receive video from
one RapidEye™ DVR
Number of floors per campus 700 • More floors may be supported in

certain situations. For more
information, please contact
technical support.
Number of floors per building 99
Number of buildings supported per See comment Limited by number of floors (above).
campus
Number of devices per screen 200

supported:
Total number of events supported 3000 3000 events supported across entire
campus.
Number of events on a single floor 100 This safeguards system resources.

plan before device animation is
stopped for that floor plan
Pixel size for bitmap icon graphics 68 x 68 This is a recommended average size.
Individual icons may be bigger or
smaller as needed.

Introduction Important FIRSTVISION Operational Metrics
Table 1.3
Factor Limit Comment
Network Bandwidth 100 Mbps Note: Minimum network bandwidth

(Link Speed) for video streaming is
100 Mbps.
Note: Live video streaming depends
on the available network bandwidth
at the time the video is requested. If
the network doesn't have enough
available bandwidth (there is a lot of
network traffic in the system), the
video may appear jerky and skip
frames.
Video Standard • ONLY THE NTSC video standard

is supported by FIRSTVISION
Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway supports these Digital Video Recorders (DVRs):
Table 1.4 Supported DVRs
RapidEye™ Multi Media Hardware Version Software Version
V5 • 4.5.0
• 7.0
V6 • 4.5.0 Build 58
• 7.0
LT • 4.5.0 Build 58
• 7.0
V7 • 7.0
• 8.0
V8 • 8.0
• 8.1
NOTE: Check the software version under the System tab of the Maintenance section in Rapid
Eye Multi Media View software.
Also note these important considerations:

• If more than one router is configured between DVR and CCTV Gateway there should not be
any firewall among the routers.
• More DVR video storage provides smoother live video streaming and a more reliable network
connection. Refer to the DVR users manual for the video storage capacity of the DVR.
• If there are many events in the network, the live video in FIRSTVISION may appear to miss
frames, or may temporarily lose connection from the DVR.
• ONLY THE NTSC video standard is supported by FIRSTVISION.
1.2.1 Product Overview

FIRSTVISION uses a graphical user interface (GUI) approach to life safety monitoring for your
building or campus. The GUI's display method enables an authorized event responder (e.g.
firefighter) to view an event in the context of the buildings’ floor layouts. This allows planning of
routes and methods for responding to the event.

Before it can be used by an event responder, FIRSTVISION must be configured with information
about the building into which it is installed. Those configuration tasks are performed with the
ONYX® FIRSTVISION™ Configuration Tool (refer to 53035ONYX® FIRSTVISION™
Configuration Tool manual). The Configuration Tool tasks include entering meaningful
information about the layout of all floors in the buildings (drawing background), the locations of all
sensing devices that communicate with FIRSTVISION, building features (such as water supplies),
and hazards (such as flammable or reactive chemicals).
FIRSTVISION should be installed in the authorized event responder’s preferred building entry
location.
Refer to “The Development of FIRSTVISION” on page 65 for more information about this product.
Events that FIRSTVISION Processes and Annunciates
FIRSTVISION only supports SLC loop modules and devices. Only device or module events that use
formats of LxxDyyy and LxxMyyy (respectively) that are reported by the types of devices listed
below; are processed and annunciated by FIRSTVISION:
• Fire Alarms
• Supervisory
• Medical
• Security
• Critical Process
NOTE: FIRSTVISION can simultaneously process up to 3000 events

(alarms/supervisory/water/etc.).
Compatibility
NOTE: FIRSTVISION 2.0 is compatible with NFN Gateway version 3.14.
 Node Type Compatibility

FIRSTVISION is compatible with the node types listed in the following table.
Table 1.5 FIRSTVISION Node Compatibility Table
NOTI•FIRE•NET™ Node Type Network Board Used
AFP-200 NAM
AFP-300/400 NAM
AFP-1010 SIB-NET
AM2020 SIB-NET
NFS-320 NCM-W/F
NFS-640 NCM-W/F
NFS2-640 NCM-W/F
NFS-3030 NCM-W/F
NFS2-3030 NCM-W/F
The ONYX® FIRSTVISION™ Configuration Tool can import VeriFire® databases into FIRSTVISION
campuses. Refer to the ONYX®FIRSTVISION™ Configuration Tool Programming Manual (PN:
53035) for more information.

1.2.2 Networking
The following figure illustrates a very simple possible NOTI•FIRE•NET™ network that includes
FIRSTVISION. For more information, refer to “Multiple Connections” on page 15 and “Make
Connections to FIRSTVISION” on page 29.
Optional Digital Video Network* FIRSTVISION with CCTV Gateway
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Network
NFN Gateway PC
NFN Gateway
OR
NFN Network
FACP FACP FACP
Figure 1.1 Example FIRSTVISION Network
NOTE: If you have multiple NFN gateways in the network, then all the gateways should be set in
the same mode (Canadian mode, Supervising Station mode, etc.).
NOTE: If you are connecting FIRSTVISION to an NFN Gateway PC and plan on running the
ONYX® software application also, the Workstation must be set to Supervising Station Mode (refer
to the ONYX® Workstation manual).

Multiple Connections
A single FIRSTVISION unit can monitor many NOTI•FIRE•NET™ networks, each connected
through at least one NFN gateway.
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Network
NFN Gateway
NFN Gateway
NFN Network
NFN Gateway
NFN Network
FACP FACP FACP
NFN Network FACP FACP FACP
FACP FACP FACP
Figure 1.2 Monitoring Multiple NFN Networks

An NFN network may include many FIRSTVISION units.
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Network FIRSTVISION with CCTV Gateway
Optional Digital Video Network*
NFN Gateway
NFN Network
FACP FACP FACP
Figure 1.3 Multiple FIRSTVISION Units on One NFN Network

Each FIRSTVISION supports up to 8 DVRs.
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Network
NFN Gateway
NFN Network
FACP FACP FACP
Figure 1.4 Monitor Up To 8 DVRs
NOTE: If you are connecting FIRSTVISION to an NFN Gateway PC and plan on running the
ONYX® software application also, the Workstation must be set to Supervising Station Mode (refer
to the ONYX® Workstation manual).

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1.2.3 Ordering Information

Please verify part numbers with your sales representative before and when you are ordering.
Part Number Description
FIRSTVISION-ENC Enclosure
FIRSTVISION-LCD Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

(includes CCTV Gateway)
1.3 Agency Listings
NOTE: FIRSTVISION is not intended as a primary annunciator and is supplementary in nature.
NOTE:
UL 864, 9th Edition—ONYX® systems work with products that have been UL 864, 9th Edition
listed as well as products that have not received UL 864, 9th Edition certification. Operation of
systems that are comprised of equipment that is UL 864, 9th Edition listed together with products
that are not UL 864, 9th Edition listed requires the approval of the local Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ).
CAN/ULC-S559-04, 1st Edition—ONYX® systems work with products that have been CAN/ULC-
S559-04, 1st Edition listed as well as products that have not received CAN/ULC-S559-04, 1st
Edition certification. Operation of systems that are comprised of equipment that is CAN/ULC-
S559-04, 1st Edition listed together with products that are not CAN/ULC-S559-04, 1st Edition
listed requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
1.3.1 Compliance
This product has been investigated to, and found to be in compliance with the following standards.
National Fire Protection Association
• NFPA 72—National Fire Alarm Code
Underwriters Laboratories
• UL-864—Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems, Ninth Edition
• UL-1076—Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, Fifth Edition
• UL-2017—General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, First Edition
Underwriters Laboratories Canada
• CAN/ULC-S527-99—Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems, Second Edition
• CAN/ULC-S559-04—Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems, First
Edition
1.3.2 Installation
This product is intended to be installed in accordance with the following regulatory agencies.
Local
• AHJ—Authority Having Jurisdiction

Environmental Requirements Introduction
National Fire Protection Association

• NFPA 70—National Electrical Code
• NFPA 72—National Fire Alarm Code
• NFPA 101—Life Safety Code
Underwriters Laboratories
• UL-1076—In certified applications, the unit shall be installed in accordance with Proprietary
Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, Fifth Edition
Underwriters Laboratories Canada
• CAN/ULC-S524-06—Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems, Fifth Edition
• CAN/ULC-S561-03—Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and
Systems, First Edition
Canada
• CSA C22.1—Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations
WARNING: Installation
! Improper installation, maintenance, and lack of routine testing could result in system malfunction.
1.4 Environmental Requirements

This product must be installed in the following environmental conditions:
• Temperature range of 0°C to 49°C (32°F - 120°F).
• 93% humidity non-condensing at 30°C (86°F).
1.5 Conventions Used in this Manual

1.5.1 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
This manual contains notes, cautions, and warnings to alert the reader as follows:
NOTE: Supplemental information for a topic, such as tips and references.
CAUTION: Summary in bold

! Information about procedures that could cause programming errors, runtime errors, or equipment
damage.
WARNING: Summary in bold

! Indicates information about procedures that could cause irreversible equipment damage, irreversible
loss of programming data or personal injury.

Introduction Software Download Notice
1.5.2 Procedures
Figure 1.5 Example for Procedure Explanation
Example Text: Main Menu select Graphics >Add Floor.

The graphic above is represented in the Example Text. All selections, fields, buttons, and
screen titles are spelled (upper/lower case) exactly as they appear on the display.
1.5.3 Referencing Other Manuals

Example: Refer to the ONYX®FIRSTVISION™ Configuration Tool Programming Manual.
Italic text is used to reference a manual by its specific name.
1.6 Software Download Notice

In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our
distributors and their customers, NOTIFIER makes frequent upgrades to the embedded software in
our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest features, NOTIFIER
strongly recommends that you visit the Magni-Fire web site on a regular basis and download the
most current version of software for each product prior to commissioning any system. Contact
NOTIFIER Technical Support with any questions about NOTIFIER software and the appropriate
version for a specific application.
1.7 Upgrade Information

CAUTION: Back Up Data
! Once you begin upgrading FIRSTVISION from a previous version, you cannot automatically restore
the previous version, whether the upgrade is successful or not. Therefore, it is very important to
make a backup of your FIRSTVISION system, including all custom site information created with the
Configuration Tool, before you begin the upgrade process. We suggest you to create a backup copy
of the folder C:\FacilitiesMonitoring from the FIRSTVISION unit in a separate USB thumb drive,
before you start the upgrade process.
 Supported Hardware
The FIRSTVISION application version 2.x and later runs only on the FIRSTVISION version 2.x
hardware, which includes the 19” diagonal LCD screen. Older hardware models of FIRSTVISION
cannot be upgraded to run the FIRSTVISION version 2.x application.
 Upgrading a Site Plan from a Previous FIRSTVISION Version

Follow these steps to upgrade an old site plan to run on FIRSTVISION version 2.0:
Step 1. Upgrade the old site plan files and folders to FIRSTVISION 2.0 level using the Incident
Monitor Configuration Tool. For more information, please refer to “Upgrading Old Site
Plans” on page 21.
Step 2. Copy and paste the required files (Site.xml, and the Floorplans, Data and optional
Resource folders created by the FIRSTVISION Configuration Tool version 2.0) into the
folder C:\FacilitiesMonitoring\FIT on the FIRSTVISION version 2.0 machine.

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Step 3. Reboot the FIRSTVISION machine. The FIRSTVISION application automatically starts when
the system boots up.
NOTE: You must reboot the FIRSTVISION machine any time you update Site.xml, in order for the
FIRSTVISION application to use the updated site information.
NOTE: Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway attempts to start (if installed) when the FIRSTVISION unit
boots up even if you don't have any DVRs configured through the FIRSTVISION Configuration Tool.
If no configured DVRs are detected, CCTV Gateway shuts down. This does not hamper the
normal operation of FIRSTVISION.
 Upgrading Old Site Plans
CAUTION: Site Plans from Previous FIRSTVISION Versions

! Site plans from previous FIRSTVISION versions will not work with FIRSTVISION version 2.0 until they
have been upgraded.
In order to use site plans created with previous versions of FIRSTVISION, you must upgrade them to
be compatible with FIRSTVISION version 2.0 using the IncidentMonitor Upgrade Wizard. For more
information, please refer to Section 2.2, “Upgrading an Old FIRSTVISION Building Site to
FIRSTVISION version 2.0,” in the ONYX® FirstVision Configuration Tool Programming Manual,
PN 53035.
1.8 Related Manuals

Here are some related hardware and applications documents:
• ONYX®FIRSTVISION™ Configuration Tool Manual - 53035
• ONYX®FIRSTVISION™ Cabinet Installation Instructions PID - 53105
• AMPS-24/E Power Supply Manual - 51907
• NOTI•FIRE•NET™ Manual (Version 4.0 & Higher) - 51584
• NFS-320 Installation/Operation/Programming manuals - 52745/52746/52747
• NFS2-640 Installation/Operation/Programming manuals - 52741/52742/52743
• NFS2-3030 Installation/Operation/Programming manuals - 52544/52545/52546
• AFP-200 Instruction manual - 15511
• AFP-300/400 Installation/Operation/Programming manuals - 50253/50260/50259
• AM2020/AFP1010 Installation/Operation/Programming manual - 15088
• ONYXWorks® NFN GW Embedded - 52306
• ONYXWorks® NFN GW PC - 52307
• Honeywell System Administrator’s Guide: Using Admin and View software to configure Multi-
Media units and manage the accounts of Operators—Rapid Eye™ Multi-Media, Rapid Eye™
Multi-Media DSP, Rapid Eye™ Multi-Media LT - K5403V11

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Section 2 FIRSTVISION Installation Instructions
NOTE: You can use this information to install the FIRSTVISION enclosure (“Enclosure Installation”
on page 24) and to make power supply connections to the enclosure’s control board, or you can
refer to the ONYX®FIRSTVISION™ Enclosure Installation Instructions (P/N 53105).
2.1 Power Sources and Outputs Overview

NOTE: Complete all mounting procedures and check all wiring before applying power.
Primary Power Source Requirements for the FIRSTVISION primary power source are
contingent on the discretion of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). If the AHJ
determines that FIRSTVISION is not a required component of the fire system, battery backup is
optional. The primary power source can be any UL 1481 listed power supply meeting the
requirements shown in Table 2.1, “Power Supply Required Ranges”. However, if the AHJ
determines that FIRSTVISION is a required component of the fire system, then the primary power
source must be a +24 VDC, UL 1481 listed, power limited, battery backed, regulated power supply.
Table 2.1 Power Supply Required Ranges
TYPICAL
Input Voltage 24V
Input Current @24V 3A
WARNING: Power Sources

! Remove all power sources to equipment while connecting electrical components. Leave the
external, main power breaker OFF until installation of the LCD is complete.
NOTE: It is advisable to power the FIRSTVISION from its own dedicated 24V 3A UL-listed non-
resettable power supply.
NOTE: When connecting an embedded NFN gateway to FIRSTVISION, we recommend

connecting through an ethernet hub.

FIRSTVISION Installation Instructions Enclosure Installation
2.2 Enclosure Installation

Refer to “LCD Installation” on page 26 if the enclosure is already installed.
NOTE: You can use this information to install the FIRSTVISION enclosure and to make power
supply connections to the enclosure’s control board or you can refer to the ONYX®FIRSTVISION™
Enclosure Installation Instructions (P/N 53105).
14.88
19” LCD
23.06 VIEWING
11.92
26.70
Figure 2.1 LCD and Door Dimensions (inches)
Use the following information as a guideline to accomplish the installation of the FIRSTVISION
enclosure and prepare the power supply components/connections for the FIRSTVISION LCD.
Perform all installations in accordance with building construction, local code requirements, and/or
as described in the manufacturer’s documentation.
Step 1. Mount the FIRSTVISION enclosure on an inside wall of the building.
NOTE: The dimensions shown in Figure 2.2, “Mounting Holes and Enclosure Dimensions
(inches)” on page 25 are the exact measurements of the enclosure. Make the enclosure hole
slightly larger (approximately 1/8”) than the enclosure for an easier fit.

Enclosure Installation FIRSTVISION Installation Instructions
a. Prepare a rough opening in the wall at the location FIRSTVISION will be mounted
according to the enclosure’s dimensions shown below.
.32 .32
.55
24.63
10.45
22.03
10.45
DIAGONAL DIMENSION
32.645 IN (829.185mm)
USE MOUNTING HARDWARE

#10 MACHINE SCREWS OR .58
EQUIVALENT SIZE WOOD SCREWS
Figure 2.2 Mounting Holes and Enclosure Dimensions (inches)
b. Remove the enclosure’s knockout(s) that will be used to route your LAN cable and
power supply’s cable through.
c. Place the enclosure inside of the rough opening (with the LCD hinges on the left).
d. Attach the enclosure to the wall at the six locations provided using field supplied
fasteners.
NOTE: Make sure the enclosure is level before fastening it to the wall.
Mounting Hole
(6 places)
Step 2. Mount the external power supply according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 3. Route the external power supply wiring into the enclosure through one of the available
knockouts, and then connect it to the control board as shown in Figure 2.4 on page 26.
WARNING: Electrical Panel Breaker Lockout Procedures

! Leave electrical panel breaker lockout safety procedures in place until you are ready to install and
connect the FIRSTVISION LCD.
NOTE: Adhere to electrical panel breaker lockout safety procedures.

FIRSTVISION Installation Instructions LCD Installation
Step 4. Route the LAN cable into the enclosure through one of the available knockouts.
Knockouts
.41
3.47
1.60 1.10
1.28 1.75
24.53
Figure 2.3 Knockout Hole Locations
backboack of L
f LCDCD Power Cable
display
from LCD
J1
The FIRSTVISION
enclosure is factory
assembled and wired to
install/connect the LCD.
P1
Enclosure’s Control Board +24VDC/3A
Common GND
Enclosure’s
Control Board
LCD Power Cable From Power Supply
Figure 2.4 FIRSTVISION Power Wiring Diagram
WARNING: Electrical Connections

! If power is applied to FIRSTVISION for testing your electrical connections, you MUST shut down
FIRSTVISION’s Windows® operating system before turning off the power. See “Make Connections to
FIRSTVISION” on page 29 for instructions on using FIRSTVISION like a personal computer, and then
follow standard Windows shut-down procedures.
2.3 LCD Installation

Step 1. Install the FIRSTVISION LCD onto the enclosure’s factory installed hinges (LCD hinges on
the left).
Step 2. Connect the LCD’s power cable to the enclosure’s control board as shown in Figure 2.4 on
page 26.
Step 3. Connect the customer supplied LAN cable to the LAN port as shown in Figure 3.3 on
page 30.

LCD Installation FIRSTVISION Installation Instructions
Step 4. Swing the LCD closed and fasten it closed by using the 2 factory supplied black pan head
machined screws.
Step 5. Close the LCD’s glass paneled door.
Step 6. Use the factory supplied door key to lock the closed door.
Step 7. Verify the door locks and unlocks with each turn of the key.
Step 8. You are now ready to perform “Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus” on page 29.

FIRSTVISION Installation Instructions LCD Installation

Section 3 Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus
3.1 Process Overview

The procedures documented in the section should be performed after your campus’s life safety
monitoring system has been customized to FIRSTVISION using the ONYX® FIRSTVISION™
Configuration Tool (refer to ONYX® FIRSTVISION™ Configuration Tool Programming Manual
for information).
Process Steps to Enable FIRSTVISION
Step 1. "Make Connections to FIRSTVISION".
Step 2. "Turn on Power to FIRSTVISION".
Step 3. "Establish Communication Between Your LAN and FIRSTVISION".
Step 4. "Establish Gateway Communication".
Step 5. "Copy Your Exported Campus Design to FIRSTVISION".
Step 6. “Choose Which Building(s) To Monitor Using Profile Selector” on page 42
Step 7. "Test Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION".
3.2 Make Connections to FIRSTVISION

All of the procedures in this section require you to operate FIRSTVISION like a personal computer.
Because of that operation usage scenario, you MUST connect an external keyboard and a mouse to
FIRSTVISION.
3.2.1 What To Connect and How To Make the Connections

Step 1. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the either of these connectors.
• USB ports on the front of FIRSTVISION LCD (recommended). A keyboard with a USB
port (for the mouse) is ideal for connecting to FIRSTVISION (Figure 3.1).
• PS/2 connectors located on the bottom of the LCD (Figure 3.2).
NOTE: You must unlock the front door of FIRSTVISION to gain access to the USB ports.
Figure 3.1 FIRSTVISION USB Keyboard and Mouse Connections
NOTE: To gain access to the PS/2 connectors, you must remove the screws holding the LCD
closed and then you must swing the LCD out.

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Make Connections to FIRSTVISION
USB
VIDEO OUT
KBD
POWER
COM 1 MOUSE
LAN LAN
Figure 3.2 FIRSTVISION Standard Keyboard and Mouse Connections
WARNING: Connector Damage Possible

! Do not attempt to close the LCD with the keyboard and mouse connected because their cables will
make contact with the enclosure’s wiring tray; possibly damaging the connectors.
Step 2. If not already connected; connect FIRSTVISION to your IP Network by attaching customer
supplied CAT-5 ethernet cable to the LAN (Local Area Network) port.
USB
VIDEO OUT
KBD
POWER
COM 1 MOUSE
LAN LAN
Active/Enabled
Figure 3.3 FIRSTVISION LAN Connector Location

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FIRSTVISION with CCTV Gateway
USB
VIDEO OUT
KBD
POWER
COM 1 MOUSE
LAN LAN
Three options:
* Direct connection using a cross over
Ethernet cable
* Connection using 2 standard CAT-5
Ethernet cables and a UL-listed hub
* Connection to the customer supplied
Optional Rapid Eye™ Digital Video Ethernet (TCP/IP) Network.
Network*
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Network
NOTE: For all NFN network

connection details, see
ONYXWorks® NFN Gateway
NFN Gateway Embedded Installation & Operation
Embedded Manual—52306.
NOTE: Multiple connections are

possible. For more information refer
to “Multiple Connections” on page 15.
NFN Network
(v5.0 or later)
FACP FACP FACP
Figure 3.4 Example NFN Gateway Embedded System Connections

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Make Connections to FIRSTVISION
FIRSTVISION with CCTV Gateway
USB
VIDEO OUT
KBD
POWER
COM 1 MOUSE
LAN LAN
Three options:
* Direct connection using a cross over
Ethernet cable
* Connection using 2 standard CAT-5
Ethernet cables and a UL-listed hub
* Connection to the customer supplied
Optional Rapid Eye™ Digital Video Ethernet (TCP/IP) Network.
Network*
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Network
NOTE: For all NFN network

Workstation PC with connection details, see ONYXWorks®
NFN-GW-PC-W/F NFN Gateway PC Installation &
Operation Manual—52307.
NOTE: Multiple connections are

possible. For more information refer
to “Multiple Connections” on page 15.
NFN Network
(v5.0 or later)
FACP FACP FACP
Figure 3.5 Example NFN Gateway PC System Connections

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3.3 Turn on Power to FIRSTVISION

Turn-on the power supply connected to FIRSTVISION. Refer to “FIRSTVISION Installation
Instructions” on page 23 for installation information.
3.3.1 What Displays After the Initial Power Up of FIRSTVISION

1. Windows® XP Embedded will start and display.
2. The software application "progress bar" will display and remain displayed until the loading of
the software application and its components are complete.
NOTE: Do NOT attempt to stop this loading.
3. After the progress bar disappears; the software application will automatically start because a
shortcut to the application has been placed in the product’s Startup folder.
NOTE: Do NOT remove this shortcut.
3.3.2 What You Should Know about FIRSTVISION IP Addresses

Your LAN IP address (setup with Windows Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties) has a default of:
192.168.0.4.
• If it is necessary to change the factory LAN IP address; refer to “Establish Communication
Between Your LAN and FIRSTVISION” on page 37 for information.
The gateway that FIRSTVISION monitors (setup with Add Gateway Connection) has a factory
setting of 192.168.1.2.
• If it is necessary to change this factory setting; refer to “Establish Gateway Communication”
on page 39 for information.
• If it is necessary to change a gateway’s IP address, refer to the gateway’s respective
installation manual.
• If you are using a Rapid Eye™ DVR and configuring cameras to stream live video in the
FIRSTVISION system, contact the IT personnel of the site for proper Network Settings
(Default Gateway, IP Address, Subnet Mask etc.) of the FIRSTVISION machine.
3.3.3 What You Should Know about FIRSTVISION Windows Settings

Windows Administrator Settings
NOTE: Do NOT change the factory boot setup for FIRSTVISION’s host computer (that is,
administrator is automatically logged in at startup), or add any user accounts.
It is essential that the FIRSTVISION host computer remain configured to automatically log in the
administrator account at startup, without asking for a password.
Automatic Updates
NOTE: Automatic Updates must be turned OFF for FIRSTVISION to function correctly. Do NOT
change this factory setting.

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Turn on Power to FIRSTVISION
To verify automatic updates are turned off, from the Windows taskbar click Start  Control Panel
 Security Center  Automatic Updates.
NOTE: If the FIRSTVISION application is running, you must end the application by pressing the
Esc key before you can access the Windows taskbar.
You may still update your Windows operating system manually. To manually update Windows,
open a web browser and go to http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?.
Windows Firewall
NOTE: Contact IT personnel of the site to get the proper network and firewall settings to connect
the FIRSTVISION machine to internet.
Since the Windows firewall is turned on by default, Windows may display a security alert the first
time FIRSTVISION or CCTV Gateway tries to connect to the network.
If this happens, click Unblock to allow the program to function as intended. You should only need
to do this once for each program (FIRSTVISION and CCTV Gateway).

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Screen Saver Settings

 Monitor Power
Monitor Power selections should NOT be changed from the factory default settings, which all are
set to Never (always on), because any setting will prevent the software application from starting
automatically after a power loss.
 Screen Saver
FIRSTVISION supports Windows Screen Saver settings that extend the display’s life and prevent
screen image burn in. Only Windows screen saver application is supported, do NOT use a third-
party screen saver application.
NOTE: A Screen Saver selection has been made at the factory. Those factory settings use a
predetermined screen saver image and "Wait" setting of 10 minutes.
FIRSTVISION’s screen saver is displayed when its Wait setting is reached only if:
• There are no events that FIRSTVISION processes are being reported to FIRSTVISION.
• All the gateways configured in the FIRSTVISION are connected.
If events that FIRSTVISION processes are being reported to FIRSTVISION or the gateway connection
is lost; FIRSTVISION’s screen saver will disable and the software application will display. The
screen saver will remain disabled as long as there is an event that FIRSTVISION processes being
reported. After all the events that FIRSTVISION processes have been remedied (cleared/restored);
the screen saver will be automatically enabled after its Wait setting is reached.
NOTE: The screen saver is also automatically disabled if DVR(s) and cameras are configured in
the system or if FIRSTVISION loses its connection to the DVR. The camera device icons are
marked with red “X”s in these instances.
NOTE: If FIRSTVISION goes into screen saver, an open video window closes and the display,
when it is next shown, shows the Campus View.
Windows Screen Saver and Wait settings are made on the Display Properties window (i.e. Screen
Saver tab). The Screen saver field options are "None" and "My Picture Slideshow". You can load
and use your own screen saver images but they can NOT be of the 3D type.
CAUTION: 3D Type Animation

! If you choose to use your own Screen-Saver file, do NOT use 3D type animation files because it may
NOT disable when an event that FIRSTVISION processes occurred in the monitored network.
Consult Windows information for details about making Display Properties settings.

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Set the FIRSTVISION Clock and Time Zone
Figure 3.6 Display Properties - Screen Saver Tab Window
3.4 Set the FIRSTVISION Clock and Time Zone

The FIRSTVISION system clock is set at the factory, based on the factory time zone. Follow these
steps to configure the clock for your local time zone:
NOTE: Correct time and date settings ensure times shown on FIRSTVISION display and in event
logs are accurate—crucial information for responding Firefighters.
Step 1. Double click the digital clock on the right side of the Windows taskbar.
Figure 3.7 System Clock
Step 2. Verify the time and date are shown correctly in the dialogue that appears, and then click
the Time Zone tab.
Figure 3.8 Date and Time Properties
Step 3. Check the box next to “Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes.”
Step 4. Select your local time zone from the drop menu.

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Step 5. Click OK.
Figure 3.9 Time Zone Tab
3.5 Establish Communication Between Your LAN and

FIRSTVISION
NOTE: A factory default IP address setting is set to: 192.168.0.4. If you need to change those
settings, then use the following information.
The following steps are performed using Windows operations on FIRSTVISION.

Step 1. If FIRSTVISION application is running, shut it down (ESC key on direct connect keyboard).
Step 2. Click Start  Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Step 3. Double click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens.
Figure 3.10 Windows LAN Connection
Step 4. Right click on Local Area Connections 2 in the Network Connections window and select
Properties from the list of choices. The Local Area Connection Properties window
displays.
Step 5. On the General tab click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", then click on the Properties
button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window displays.

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Establish Communication Between Your LAN and FIRSTVISION
Figure 3.11 Windows LAN Connection Properties
Step 6. Select the “Use the following IP address” radio button.

The “Obtain an IP address automatically” can NOT be used.
Step 7. Type in your IP address information on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
(example only shown, the address is dependent on your network).
Figure 3.12 Windows Internet Protocol Properties
Step 8. Confirm that is 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field to choose the internal network (the
address is dependent on your network).
Step 9. Complete your entry by clicking on OK.
Step 10. Restart Windows. FIRSTVISION will automatically start. Communication between
FIRSTVISION and your LAN should be established.
Step 11. Verify the connection by doing either of the following:
• Check the Gateway icon in the upper left corner of the display (no X over icon means
connected).
• Ping the gateway:
• Shut down FIRSTVISION.
• Select Start  Command Prompt to display a command prompt window.

Establish Gateway Communication Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus
• Type in "Ping <Gateway IP Address>". If the response to the Ping is returned from
the Gateway, then the connection is established.
NOTE: If you will be connecting to a Rapid Eye™ DVR for video feed, you can also ping the
DVR to ensure Ethernet connectivity between FIRSTVISION and the DVR.
Figure 3.13 Command Prompt
Step 12. Close any remaining windows.

Step 13. You should now "Establish Gateway Communication".
3.6 Establish Gateway Communication

NOTE: FIRSTVISION 2.0 is compatible with NFN Gateway version 3.14.
It is anticipated that the factory settings for a gateway may probably work for your application and
it is recommended you use them, if possible, instead of setting up new settings. If you want to
change the factory settings use the following information
NOTE: Your LAN connection must be established before you add a gateway.
How To Add a Gateway Using the Configuration Tool
NOTE: In order to setup a network (gateway), you must re-export your campus design to XML.
See “How to Export Your Campus Design for Copying to FIRSTVISION” in ONYX®FIRSTVISION™
Configuration Tool Manual - 53035.
NOTE: The factory default Gateway IP address setting is: 192.168.1.2. If you need to change
this setting, then use the following information.
Step 1. Start the Configuration Tool.

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Establish Gateway Communication
Step 2. Select Tools  Network Configuration.
The Network Configuration window appears.

Step 3. Select Network  Add Network.
Step 4. Select NFN from the Type menu.

Step 5. Enter an alias for the gateway. The alias can be any word of phrase.
Step 6. Enter the Gateway IP address.
Step 7. You may also enter an IP address for a Redundant Gateway. If FIRSTVISION cannot
communicate with a Gateway, it will try to communicate through the Redundant Gateway
if one has been configured.
Gateway IP address
Redundant Gateway IP
address
Step 8. Click OK.

Step 9. Configure the devices and static objects in the design. For details about how to design a
Campus, refer to the FIRSTVISION Configuration Tool Programming Manual.
Step 10. After configuring and saving your Campus design, click Tools  Export xml file. Click
OK to open a window containing the files that need to be copied to the FIRSTVISION
machine.
Step 11. Close the Configuration Tool.

Step 12. You should now "Copy Your Exported Campus Design to FIRSTVISION".
NOTE: Each FIRSTVISION machine functions as a time server. If you have an embedded
gateway serving a FIRSTVISION client, then you can configure the gateway to synchronize its time
with the FIRSTVISION machine.

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CAUTION: Time Server

! It is advisable to synchronize the time of all clients in the network from one time server.
3.7 Copy Your Exported Campus Design to FIRSTVISION

This copying task can be accomplished using various methods. The copying method will be
contingent on your connection to FIRSTVISION. With FIRSTVISION and your PC both (i.e. where
your campus design Site.xml file and Floor plan folder are stored) as part of a TCP/IP network, you
can copy your campus design to FIRSTVISION over the network. You can also use a USB connector,
located inside the locking door, on FIRSTVISION as the connection point.
Figure 3.14 FIRSTVISION USB Connector Locations
3.7.1 How To Copy Your Exported Campus Design to FIRSTVISION

NOTE: Any time you update Site.xml on the FIRSTVISION machine, run Profile Selector to make
sure the buildings on your campus are monitored as desired. For more information, refer to
Section 3.8, “Choose Which Building(s) To Monitor Using Profile Selector”, on page 42.
Step 1. Establish a physical connection between your PC or storage device (i.e. where your
campus design Site.xml file and related folders are stored) and FIRSTVISION.
Step 2. Use Window Explorer on FIRSTVISION to find, select, and copy the file Site.xml file and
the folders Data, Datasheets, Floorplans, and Resources to the following folder on
FIRSTVISION: C:/Facilities Monitoring/FIT.
NOTE: The Resources folder will be present only if you have created custom icons for your
campus.

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Choose Which Building(s) To Monitor Using Profile Selector
NOTE: The Datasheets folder will be present only if you have attached a Material Safety Data
Sheet in .pdf format to a hazardous material with the Chemical Editor, and placed a HAZMAT
Area icon for that material on your campus. For more information, please refer to the section,
“Describe Hazardous Materials with the Chemical Editor” in the Configuration Tool Programming
Manual.
NOTE: Overwrite the folder and files, do NOT delete the existing Site.xml and Floorplans folder.
prior to this step.
Figure 3.15 XML File and Floorplans Folder
Step 3. You should now perform “Choose Which Building(s) To Monitor Using Profile Selector”
on page 42.
3.8 Choose Which Building(s) To Monitor Using Profile

Selector
Profile Selector is a software utility that is automatically installed along with FIRSTVISION. It
allows you to select which buildings FIRSTVISION monitors. This is helpful if you have used the
Configuration Tool to create a large campus, but you want separate FIRSTVISION units to monitor
different parts of the campus.
Step 1. Launch Profile Selector by double-clicking its desktop icon.

Display Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus
Step 2. Check the boxes beside only the buildings you want FIRSTVISION to monitor.
Step 3. You can also check the tree heading, “Buildings,” to have FIRSTVISION monitor all
buildings on the campus.
NOTE: All buildings configured in the campus are listed in the Profile Selector. If an expected
building is missing from this list, run the Configuration Tool to investigate the campus design.
Step 4. You should now restart FIRSTVISION and wait until Windows is displayed.
3.9 Display Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION

Step 1. Locate the FIRSTVISION icon displayed on the Desktop.

Enabling FIRSTVISION to Monitor A Campus Test Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION
Step 2. Double click the icon to load the Site.xml file.
NOTE: An application is loading message will display. It may take some time to load the file
depending upon the components of the campus (number of icons and building floors). If the
message is displayed; do NOT attempt to double click the icon again.
Step 3. You should now "Test Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION".
3.10 Test Your Campus Design on FIRSTVISION

It is recommended that you simulate an event that FIRSTVISION processes that will test the
interaction between your campus design and FIRSTVISION response to that event. The following
are some items to verify that they are functioning correctly:
• Battery-backup system is functioning correctly.
• FIRSTVISION starts monitoring your campus life safety system when started.
• The background images are correctly displayed on the campus and building views.
• Sound and door unlocking behavior is as expected. For more information, refer to
Section 4.5, “Sound and Door Unlocking Behavior”, on page 58.
• Activated device icons are shown in their correct locations over the backgrounds on
FIRSTVISION.
3.11 Touch Screen Calibration

FIRSTVISION’s touch screen was calibrated in the factory and you should not have to perform this
procedure.
If you have determined that the cursor is not correctly tracking to the position of your finger then
you can use Touchscreen calibration from the Control Panel under Windows Settings to calibrate
the touch screen.
3.11.1 How to Calibrate FIRSTVISION’s Touch Screen

Step 1. Unlock and open the product’s glass paneled door using the factory supplied key.
Step 2. Connect the external keyboard and mouse to the product to the appropriate connectors.
Refer to “What To Connect and How To Make the Connections” on page 29.
Step 3. Press the ESC key on the keyboard to shutdown the software application.
Step 4. Locate and click on the Desktop icon for touchscreen calibration.
Step 5. Follow the displayed instructions to calibrate the touch screen.
Step 6. Restart the software application by clicking on FIRSTVISION’s software application
Desktop shortcut.
Step 7. Remove the external connected components.

Section 4 Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION
When the FIRSTVISION software application is started, take note of some of the user interface
characteristics. Some of the displayed elements are a result of information defined using the
Configuration Tool.
Experiment with FIRSTVISION to gain a basic familiarity with its operation. This helps you ensure
FIRSTVISION is set up and configured correctly.
4.1 Printing
Many FIRSTVISION screens can be printed by touching the print icon. This feature makes the
information portable. It can be especially helpful for listed information, such as contact information
and information from the event list.
Touching the print icon prints the information on the current FIRSTVISION screen to the Windows®
default network printer.
NOTE: The print icon functions only once a default printer has been configured through the
Windows® operating system on the FIRSTVISION device.
4.2 Campus View
If there are no off-normal events when FIRSTVISION first launches, the campus view is shown.
Campus view shows an overview of the entire site FIRSTVISION is monitoring. Campus view
provides this information:
• The campus name appears as a title.

Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION Campus View
• The Gateway Connection Icon in the upper left corner of the user interface indicates whether
FIRSTVISION is connected to your gateway (a red X displayed inside the icon means that
FIRSTVISION has lost connection to at least one NFN or CCTV gateway).
WARNING: Gateway Connection Icon with a Red X

! —When a red X appears over the Gateway Connection Icon, a gateway connection is not functioning
properly.
—When a connection to an NFN network is lost, FIRSTVISION will not receive events. So it is
absolutely necessary to restore connectivity to the gateway to ensure the most accurate and up
to date information is being displayed.
—When a connection to a CCTV Gateway is lost, FIRSTVISION cannot display video feed from any
camera connected to a DVR on that CCTV Gateway.
—Refer to “Investigating Gateway Disconnection” on page 58 for more information.
NOTE: If the CCTV Gateway loses its connection to a configured DVR, camera icons
configured for that DVR are marked with a red X.
• Each building being monitored is shown in its relative location, represented by an interactive
icon. A building icon is green when the building has no alarms. If a building is reporting any
alarms, its icon flashes red. A flashing green icon indicates a building from which FIRSTVISION
has just begun receiving events—a building icon flashing green will soon begin flashing red.
Touching a building icon displays the building view.
• In the upper right portion of the display are three buttons which control the zoom level of the
campus view. There are six zoom level settings. As you navigate among floors, FIRSTVISION
remembers your zoom level setting for each floor. Specifically, these buttons:
– —Increase zoom level
– —Revert to original center and zoom level
– —Decrease zoom level
Figure 4.1 Increase Zoom Level

Campus View Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION
Re-Centering the View

Touching and dragging a point on the campus map re-centers the view.

Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION Building View
4.3 Building View

The building view is similar to the campus view, but more information is available.
Figure 4.2 FIRSTVISION Display Example: No Alarms
NOTE: Device icons that use device IDs are displayed on FIRSTVISION only when they report an
event type that FIRSTVISION processes.
• The building name and address appear as a title.

• The bottom floor appears with appropriate object icons.
• The FIRSTVISION system time appears immediately below the Gateway Connection Icon.
• A column of buttons representing floor numbers appears along the left side of the display. In
buildings with more than 11 floors, there is also a column of buttons representing floor ranges.
Touch to select.
• In the upper right portion of the display are three buttons which control the zoom level of the
current floor plan. There are six zoom level settings. As you navigate among floors,
FIRSTVISION remembers your zoom level setting for each floor. Specifically, these buttons:
– —Increase zoom level
– —Revert to original center and zoom level
– —Decrease zoom level

Building View Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION
• A miniature map of the current floor plan appears below the time display. When the zoom level
limits the portion of the floor plan you can see, a red outline on this map shows you the area
you are viewing in relation to the rest of the floor plan.
• A row of larger buttons, Information, Campus View and Event List, appears across the top of
the display. The Campus View button restores the campus view. Details about the Information
and Event List buttons are provided later in this section.
Floor Number Buttons
With the front door open; touching a floor number button displays the corresponding floor in the
building layout.
NOTE: For buildings with more than 11 floors, the floor navigation system works differently. See
“Floor Range Buttons” on page 50.
Figure 4.3 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Floor Number Buttons

Floor Range Buttons

If there are more than 11 floors in your building, FIRSTVISION displays two columns of floor
buttons. Touch a floor range button in the left column to display the floor number buttons for that
floor range in the right column.
Floor Range Buttons
Floor Number Buttons
Figure 4.4 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Floor Range Buttons

Information Buttons
Touching the Information button opens the information window. Toggle the information window to
display either building information, or building personnel contact information, by pressing the
appropriate tab.
Figure 4.5 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Building Information
NOTE: Refer to the section Shutoff Icons in 53035 FIRSTVISION Configuration Tool Programming
Manual for descriptions of shutoff devices, primary building shutoff designation, and the custom
device label information that can be set up to appear on this screen.

Figure 4.6 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Contact Information

Figure 4.7 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Additional Information

Re-Centering the View

Touching and dragging a point on the floor re-centers the view.
Figure 4.8 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Re-Centering the View

With the front door open; touching an icon displays information about the image.
Figure 4.9 FIRSTVISION Display Example: HAZMAT Information

Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION Video Feed
4.4 Video Feed

The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway allows you to view live video feed from cameras connected by a
Digital Video Recorder (DVR). To view a video feed window, touch a camera icon on either the
campus view or the building view.
Figure 4.10 Video Feed
NOTE: Only one video feed window may be open at a time.
Video Feed Window Messages

These messages can appear in the video feed window.
Message Description
Acquiring Live... FIRSTVISION is opening the camera’s live video feed.
Failed to Open Live Stream This message is displayed if:

• The camera is not connected to DVR.
• The camera is not functioning properly.
• The camera has not been not configured.
• The camera is powered off.

Video Feed Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION
Message Description
No Signal This message is displayed when live stream packets

are not received within 5 seconds after the video
feed window opens.
Possible causes include:

• The DVR is disconnected from both DVR and FV
side.
• The network speed is low.
• FIRSTVISION is processing too much information to
handle live video feed.
• The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration
Tool is connecting to the DVR supporting the
camera. See Appendix A, “Troubleshooting with
The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration
Tool”, on page 75.
Lost Signal... Re-acquiring live… After displaying a, "No signal" message, FIRSTVISION
checks to see whether the camera’s DVR is still
communicating on the network. If so, FIRSTVISION
displays this reacquiring message while it attempts
to acquire live video feed.
IP address DVR is Disconnected. This message is displayed if:

• An Ethernet cable is disconnected either from
For Example: "158.100.31.167 DVR is FIRSTVISION or from the DVR.
Disconnected" • Either FIRSTVISION or the DVR loses
communication with the network.
• The DVR loses power.
• The DVR is rebooted from RapidEye™ Multi-
Media View software.
Video Feed Considerations
NOTE: When FIRSTVISION is monitoring a campus which is reporting events at a very fast rate,
live video may appear sluggish. This is because FIRSTVISION gives events priority over live video.
Note these considerations when operating FIRSTVISION with a video feed window open. When a
video feed window is open:
• Newly registered events appear.
• The icon representing the first device in alarm does not animate.
• Devices registering alarms no longer flash in sequence to indicate the order in which events
were received.
• The video feed window remains open even if you toggle the view between floors or between
building and campus views.
• The Information window and Event List may be opened.
• You can use the zoom level setting buttons to zoom in or out.
• You cannot drag a point on the floor or campus map to pan the screen.
• An open video window cannot be repositioned on the screen.
• If the DVR serving a camera is disconnected, touching the camera icon opens a window with
information about the disconnected DVR.
• After ten minutes, when there are no off-normal events and all configured gateways are
communicating properly, FIRSTVISION launches its screen saver to preserve the touch screen.
An open video feed window is automatically closed when the screen saver launches.
• Normal operation resumes once all video feed windows are closed.

Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION Sound and Door Unlocking Behavior
4.5 Sound and Door Unlocking Behavior

FIRSTVISION unit can be configured so that the front door automatically unlocks and opens in
response to selected types of events, allowing access to the touch screen and USB ports.
FIRSTVISION can also be configured to play an alert sound each time a selected type of event is
received, whether or not the door is opened.
Both of these behaviors must be configured when the campus is designed using the FIRSTVISION
Configuration Tool. For more information, refer to the Section “Configure Sound and Door
Unlocking Options” in ONYX®FIRSTVISION™ Configuration Tool Manual, PN 53035.
4.6 Investigating Gateway Disconnection

The Gateway Connection Icon in the upper left corner of the user interface indicates whether
FIRSTVISION is connected to your gateway (a red X displayed inside the icon means that
FIRSTVISION is not connected).
Touching the Gateway Connection Icon reveals more information, including the Gateway Type of
the disconnected gateway.
 NFN Gateway Disconnection
When an NFN gateway is disconnected, FIRSTVISION will not receive events from that gateway. It
is absolutely necessary to restore connectivity to the gateway to ensure the most accurate and up to
date information is being displayed. In order to investigate connectivity issues, you need to operate
FIRSTVISION like a personal computer. To do this:

Operation When a Fire Alarm is Received Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION
Step 1. Follow the steps in “Make Connections to FIRSTVISION” on page 29 to attach a keyboard
and mouse to FIRSTVISION.
Step 2. Shut down the FIRSTVISION software application by pressing the Esc key.
See “Establish Communication Between Your LAN and FIRSTVISION” on page 37 and “Establish
Gateway Communication” on page 39 for information about gateway connectivity.
 CCTV Gateway Disconnected
When a connection to a DVR through the CCTV Gateway is lost, FIRSTVISION cannot display
video feed from any camera connected to that DVR. In order to investigate connectivity issues, you
need to operate FIRSTVISION like a personal computer. To do this:
Step 1. Follow the steps in “Make Connections to FIRSTVISION” on page 29 to attach a keyboard
and mouse to FIRSTVISION.
Step 2. Shut down the FIRSTVISION software application by pressing the Esc key.
Check to make sure the CCTV Gateway is running. When the CCTV Gateway is running, an icon
is displayed in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. Moving the mouse pointer over the
icon displays information about the gateway connection and connected DVRs.
See Appendix A, “Troubleshooting with The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool”.
Also, refer to Honeywell System Administrator’s Guide: Using Admin and View software to
configure Multi-Media units and manage the accounts of Operators—Rapid Eye™ Multi-Media,
Rapid Eye™ Multi-Media DSP, Rapid Eye™ Multi-Media LT - K5403V11 for information about
Digital Video Network connectivity.
NOTE: If the CCTV Gateway loses its connection to a configured DVR, camera icons
configured for that DVR are marked with a red X.
4.7 Operation When a Fire Alarm is Received

NOTE: The first event for a building may take several seconds to appear.
When a monitored campus first reports a fire alarm, the FIRSTVISION front door unlocks and the
view changes to indicate which floor and building the fire alarm is on. A red field surrounding the
Campus View button shows how many buildings have devices reporting alarms. A special icon

Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION Operation When a Fire Alarm is Received
animation indicates the first device in each building to report an alarm. If multiple fire alarms are
reported on a single floor, the device icons on that floor blink in a sequence that indicates the order
in which they registered events.
First device reporting alarm
Figure 4.11 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Alarms

Operation After a Fire Alarm Has Been Cleared Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION
Event List
With the front door open; touching the Event List button displays a listing of the current alarms.
Figure 4.12 FIRSTVISION Display Example: Event List
4.8 Operation After a Fire Alarm Has Been Cleared

If fire alarm was the only event being reported; then after a fire alarm has been cleared from the
panel that FIRSTVISION monitors; the following takes place on FIRSTVISION:
• The fire alarm is cleared from the Event List.
• Any flashing fire alarm related device icons will no longer be displayed.
• If a screen saver is being used; the screen saver will automatically start when the screen saver’s
Wait setting is reached.

Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION Accessing the Log File
• FIRSTVISION returns to normal monitoring operation.
NOTE: Remember to go to FIRSTVISION after a fire alarm has been cleared from the monitored
network because FIRSTVISION’s door will need to be latched closed.
4.9 Accessing the Log File

FIRSTVISION maintains a log of the most recent 1,000 events from attached devices. Each log entry
contains an event number, a time and date stamp, information identifying the device involved, and
the state of the device during the event. How you access the log file depends on your connection to
FIRSTVISION.
 Downloading onto USB Drive

The simplest way to access the log file is to insert a USB flash memory drive into one of the USB
ports on the FIRSTVISION machine with the FIRSTVISION application running.
FIRSTVISION automatically detects the USB drive, and asks if you want to download the log file
onto it. Touch Yes to download the log file onto the USB flash memory drive.
 Accessing across a Network

With FIRSTVISION and your PC connected over a TCP/IP network, you can browse across the
network to C:/Facilities Monitoring/FIT/Event-log.txt on the FIRSTVISION machine.
 Viewing on the FIRSTVISION Machine

You can also use a USB connector, located inside the locking door, on FIRSTVISION as the
connection point. To access the log file by using FIRSTVISION like a personal computer:
Step 1. Connect a USB mouse and keyboard. Refer to “What To Connect and How To Make the
Connections” on page 29.
Step 2. Hold down the Ctrl key, and press the Esc key to open the Windows Start Menu.

Accessing the Log File Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION
Step 3. Use Window Explorer to browse to the file C:/Facilities Monitoring/FIT/Event-log.txt.
Figure 4.13 Log File

Operating Basics of FIRSTVISION Accessing the Log File

Section 5 The Development of FIRSTVISION
5.1 The Current Situation for a Firefighter

When Firefighters arrive on the scene of a building fire emergency, they must gather information to
accurately assess the situation and plan their attack on the fire. Prompt assessment is essential—the
sooner the seat of the fire and its progression are identified, the sooner the attack on the fire can be
planned and launched. With speed and accuracy of response comes a reduction in loss of property
and life.
Current fire annunciation panels used in commercial buildings provide the primary source of
information for Firefighters arriving on the scene. This is particularly true at night when building
occupants may not be available to report their observations. However, current alarm panels provide
sensor/detector information in formats that are not always easily interpreted. Typically, these panels
present activated smoke/heat detectors as items in a scrolling alphanumeric Event List. Each
activated smoke or heat detector is described only by an alphanumeric location code and an
activation time.
5.2 The Technology of FIRSTVISION

FIRSTVISION is simple and intuitive because it cannot be assumed that the Firefighters have either
computer experience or training in its use. It enables the Firefighter to reduce the time to
understand the situation.
FIRSTVISION has an interactive display that orients Firefighters to the entire site and to individual
buildings using floor by floor layouts. It decreases situation assessment time by showing the
location of water supplies, evacuation routes, access routes and points, fire barriers, shutoffs for gas
and power. FIRSTVISION also shows structural hazards.
During installation FIRSTVISION is set up with the layouts for each floor that show the locations of
sensors, hazards, water supplies, and other important devices and information about building
configuration. FIRSTVISION is installed in a location where Firefighters are expected to enter a
building when responding to an event.
5.2.1 Making Commissioning Easier

To customize FIRSTVISION for a campus—making it possible to pinpoint fires and their progress, to
see where important building features and hazardous materials are located, and so on—a building
manager must commission the system with building-specific data for each building.
Data to drive FIRSTVISION display comes from a wide range of sources. Sources include drawings
of building floor and site plans from CAD files, sensor data from building fire panels, location data
for objects such as standpipes, and textual data associated with hazardous materials documentation.
One of Honeywell’s goals was to design a software application that gave the building manager the
flexibility to pull in the best data available from different but existing sources. The resulting
Configuration Tool provides an interface into which building managers enter or add fire detection
information that customizes FIRSTVISION to the campus.

The Development of FIRSTVISION Expected Firefighter Interaction with the FIRSTVISION
5.3 Expected Firefighter Interaction with the FIRSTVISION

FIRSTVISION supports tasks that help Firefighters determine whether a fire is occurring. To
illustrate how FIRSTVISION helps the Firefighter, example emergency situations, "Fire Scene 1" and
"Fire Scene 2", provide a fire scene scenario and a description of the how Firefighters might use
FIRSTVISION in that fire scene emergency.
5.3.1 Example Emergency Situations

Fire Scene 1
A fire has started in a second floor office near the front (above the lobby) of a building with a two-
level roof. That is, part of the building has three floors above ground and the other part only two.
The office that contains the fire is directly under the roof on the shorter side of the building. The
building roof is reinforced with high-tension steel cable.
The Fire Department arrives at the building in less than five minutes after the department receives
the alarm. Possible Firefighter responses to this fire scene are described in the following
information.
0 seconds 1. The enclosure unlocks and the touch screen displays the floor on which the alarm
activated.
0 seconds 2. The Incident Commander enters the building at the main entrance, goes to FIRSTVISION
and opens the enclosure to view the screen.
5 seconds 3. The Commander:

– Verifies that the address is for the building that sent the alarm. (as shown in the
example in Figure 5.1)
– Sees the floors where the detector activations have occurred.
Figure 5.1 Fire Scene Scenario Floor Plan Information

Expected Firefighter Interaction with the FIRSTVISION The Development of FIRSTVISION
10 4. After verifying the building and seeing fire location, the Commander radios firefighting
seconds team. As he calls, he continues observation:
– Checks layouts of other floors and the roof (as shown in the example in Figure 5.2) to
be sure the fire is contained on only those levels.
– Checks which detector(s) is activated. If multiple detectors are activated he can
determine the progression of the fire by interpreting the blinking sequence of the
detectors and base his assessment of the situation on that displayed information.
– Checks for presence of hazardous materials near the fire on its respective floor. (as
shown in the example in Figure 5.3)
– Reads material safety data PDFs describing hazardous materials (as shown in the
example in Figure 5.4)
– Checks for the location of elevators, stairways, water supplies, and entry and exit
routes.
Note: Notice the Caution on this background about the tensioned concrete roof. It was added
as an Annotation to this floor plan using the Configuration Tool.

Figure 5.2 Fire Scene Scenario Roof Plan Information
Figure 5.3 Fire Scene Scenario HAZMAT Information
Figure 5.4 Sample Data Sheet PDF

20 5. The Commander begins directing the team how to attack the fire: where to enter the
seconds building, how to approach the fire area, where to get water, how to vent the fire.
6. By viewing live video feed, the Commander is able to confirm that no windows have
blown out. Since the room with the fire is directly under the roof, it seems best to vent the
smoke through the roof. He touches the Information button, and then touches the
Building Information tab to be sure there are no structural details that could cause
problems. (as shown in the example in Figure 5.5) Here, he sees that the roof is
tensioned concrete and tells the team that they will have to knock out a window from the
outside of the building for venting.
Figure 5.5 Fire Scene Scenario Building Information
30-60 7. The Incident Commander has gathered the data required to plan the attack and relayed
seconds the information to the team. Within two minutes of arrival, the team is containing and
putting out the fire.

Fire Scene 2
In this scenario, the fire is near the front of the building and the main entrance drive, so trucks can
be positioned easily. If the fire occurred in a back corner or the far side of the building, the Incident
Commander would use the Campus View to see safe routes for driving the trucks closer to the fire
(as shown in the example in Figure 5.6).
Figure 5.6 Example Campus View Information

If hazardous materials were stored near the fire, the Commander would touch the Hazard icon to
see what the materials were and how to handle fire in the area (as shown in the example in
Figure 5.7).
Figure 5.7 Example HAZMAT Information

If the materials were unfamiliar, the Commander could touch the Information button, and then
touch the Contact Information tab to see the on call number for the State Hazardous Material expert
(as shown in the example in Figure 5.8). That expert would advise the team of dangers, or come
personally to the scene.
Figure 5.8 Example Contact Information

If a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) were provided for the hazardous materials in question, the
Commander could also touch Data Sheet to view the MSDS PDF.
Figure 5.9 Example Material Safety Data Sheet PDF


Appendix A: Troubleshooting with The Rapid EyeTM
CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool
A.1 CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Description

The CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool interface is used to display configuration information
about Digital Video Recorders (DVRs).
A.2 Launching The CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool

To launch the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool:
OR
• Double-click the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool icon on the Windows Desktop, OR
• Right click the CCTV Gateway icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar, and then
click Debugging Tool in the menu that appears.
A.3 CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Layout

The CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool uses a Windows Explorer-style collapsible/expandable
Nodes list. The PROPERTY/VALUE columns display information about the selection made in the
Nodes list.
The CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool window displays configuration information about the
gateway and the DVRs the gateway is monitoring.
Figure A.1 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool

Troubleshooting with The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Layout
A.3.1 Address Menu

Use the dropdown address menu to select from CCTV Gateways running on the same IP network
and subnet as the computer running the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool.
NOTE: The dropdown address menu shows only the IP addresses of the currently running
CCTV Gateways "as seen" in the network.
Figure A.2 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Address Bar
A.3.2 Node Panel

Once the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool connects to a CCTV Gateway, the CCTV Gateway is
listed is the Nodes Panel and details about the gateway appear in the Property/Value panel.
Figure A.3 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Node Panel
Click a CCTV Gateway listed in the Node Panel to see a list of DVRs connected to the CCTV
Gateway. The IP address of each DVR is shown.

CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Menu Descriptions Troubleshooting with The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration
Click the “+” beside a DVR IP address to expand a list of all cameras connected to that DVR.
Figure A.4 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool: DVRs on Gateway
Click the name of a camera connected to a DVR to display information about that camera in the
Property/Value Panel.
Figure A.5 Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool: Cameras on DVR
NOTE: If a video is being viewed by any FIRSTVISION unit on the same IP network as the
computer running the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool, the device status appears as,
“Streaming,” with a green label.
A.4 CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Menu Descriptions

A.4.1 File
• Shutdown Gateway - Shuts down the display of the currently displayed CCTV Gateway.
• Close - Closes the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool window.
A.4.2 View
All these choices display read only information windows, no editing can be done on the
information displayed from these windows.
• Refresh Gateway List - Used to generate a new list of CCTV Gateways that will be available
from the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool’s Address menu. For more information, refer to
“Address Menu” on page 76.
• Refresh Nodes List - Used to ping the nodes connected to the current CCTV Gateway and
display their information.

Troubleshooting with The Rapid EyeTM CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool Menu
• Clients - Used to display a window which lists all the clients that are connected to all the
CCTV Gateways running on the same subnet as the computer running the CCTV Gateway
Configuration Tool.
A.4.3 Configure
• Diagnostic Mode- Toggles Diagnostic Mode on and off. When CCTV Gateway Configuration
Tool runs in Diagnostic Mode, additional information is displayed in the scrolling pane at the
bottom of the CCTV Gateway Configuration Tool window.
A.4.4 Debug DVR

• Debug DVR - Attempts to connect directly to a DVR without going through the Rapid EyeTM
CCTV Gateway software. This can help you determine whether a connection issue has to do
with the CCTV Gateway software. Provide the DVR IP address and the login information you
specified when you set up the DVR.
NOTE: The User Name is always Administrator.
Debug DVR mode can be used to log in independently to a DVR without the help of a CCTV
Gateway. This is can be useful to debug a connection to a DVR if a CCTV Gateway cannot connect
to a particular DVR.
NOTE: If you are logging into a DVR using this option and you are watching a live video in the
FIRSTVISION unit, you might lose video signal for a brief period of time.
A.4.5 Help
• About - Display version information.

Index
C T
Campus Design Test
Copy to Terminal 41 Campus Design 44
Commissioning 65 Touchscreen Specifications 9, 10
Computer Specifications 9, 10
V
D View menu
Diagnostic Mode 78 descriptions 77
Display Properties
power 35 W
Windows Screen Saver 35
F
FFD Node Compatibility Table 13
File menu
descriptions 77
G
Gateway Config Tool
layout 75
H
Help menu
descriptions 78
I
Installation
Environmental Conditions 19
L
LAN 30
M
manual conventions 19
manuals
related 21
Monitor Power 35
N
Node Compatibility 13
R
Refresh Gateway List 77
Refresh Nodes List 77
S
Specifications 9
Touchscreen, PC 9, 10

Index

Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein,
Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its
Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized
Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36)
months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan. 1, 2009). The
Products manufactured and sold by Manufacturer are date stamped at
the time of production. Manufacturer does not warrant Products that
are not manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility but
assigns to its Distributor, to the extent possible, any warranty offered
by the manufacturer of such product. This warranty shall be void if a
Product is altered, serviced or repaired by anyone other than
Manufacturer or its authorized Distributors. This warranty shall also
be void if there is a failure to maintain the Products and the systems in
which they operate in proper working conditions.
MANUFACTURER MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTIES, AND
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS,
TRADEMARKS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RENDERED BY
MANUFACTURER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY
ARISE IN THE COURSE OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, PERSONAL,
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES OF ITS PRODUCTS.
This document constitutes the only warranty made by Manufacturer
with respect to its products and replaces all previous warranties and is
the only warranty made by Manufacturer. No increase or alteration,
written or verbal, of the obligation of this warranty is authorized.
Manufacturer does not represent that its products will prevent any loss
by fire or otherwise.
Warranty Claims. Manufacturer shall replace or repair, at
Manufacturer's discretion, each part returned by its authorized
Distributor and acknowledged by Manufacturer to be defective,
provided that such part shall have been returned to Manufacturer with
all charges prepaid and the authorized Distributor has completed
Manufacturer's Return Material Authorization form. The replacement
part shall come from Manufacturer's stock and may be new or
refurbished. THE FOREGOING IS DISTRIBUTOR'S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Warn-HL-08-2009.fm

World Headquarters
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA
203-484-7161
fax 203-484-7118
www.notifier.com

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ONYX®FIRSTVISION™

Installation and Operation Manual

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Process Steps to Enable FIRSTVISION...................................................................................................29

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Figure 4.9 FIRSTVISION Display Example: HAZMAT Information ....................................................55

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WARNING: Improper Installation

CAUTION: Servicing FIRSTVISION

1.1 FIRSTVISION Specifications

Table 1.1 FIRSTVISION Cabinet Specifications

Part Number FIRSTVISION-ENC

Rough Opening Dimensions 24.63" W x 22.03" H x 3.47” D

Finish Black epoxy powder coat finish, fine texture

Mounting Semi-Flush or Surface

Door Dimensions 26" W x 22.75" H x 0.4" D

Material 0.060 Galvaneal

Door Plex shield 0.125 scratch resistant acrylic

Mounting (6) mounting holes for screw mounting #10

Lock CFE – NOTIFIER® Standard Lock

Magnetic Latch Power Off/Command Latch release

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Table 1.2 FIRSTVISION LCD Specifications

Part Number FIRSTVISION-LCD

Product 19" Interactive Graphic Display

Resolution 1280 x 1024, 60 Hz, 32 Bit colors

Surface acoustic wave touchscreen USB TS controller

Digital I/O (1) DO – Lock control, (3) DO – Brightness control

Processor Low Power Atom CPU

Speed 1.60 GHz

Form factor Embedded

Serial ports (1) RS-232

LAN One 10/100 Base-T interface

Compact Flash Disk 2 GB

Connectors (1) DB9 COM1

Operating System Windows® XP® Embedded

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1.2 Important FIRSTVISION Operational Metrics

Factor Limit Comment

Number of DVRs Supported on each 8

Number of different FIRSTVISION units 8

Number of NFN gateways Supported 200

Number of Rapid EyeTM CCTV 1

Number of FIRSTVISION units 1

Number of video streams that a 1

Number of FIRSTVISION units that can 10

Number of floors per campus 700 • More floors may be supported in

Number of floors per building 99

Number of devices per screen 200

Number of events on a single floor 100 This safeguards system resources.

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Factor Limit Comment

Network Bandwidth 100 Mbps Note: Minimum network bandwidth

Video Standard • ONLY THE NTSC video standard

Table 1.4 Supported DVRs