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COMMUNICATIONS
ASCET Central Florida
Communications Methods Chapter 8  You can't fight it any longer the POTS lines
are going away so lets get a better understanding of what's out there.  69A-48.008 was amended on 11-1-09 to address the requirements of Managed Facilities-based Voice Networks (MFVN)
69A-48.008 Monitoring.  (1) Monitored fire alarm systems shall be installed and operate
in accordance with the applicable NFPA standards adopted in subsection 69A-3.012(1), F.A.C., and incorporated by reference therein.  (2) Any person currently providing or proposing to provide fire alarm monitoring services to protected premises shall notify the authority having jurisdiction in writing at least 10 days prior to offering the service. The provider shall notify the authority having jurisdiction verbally within 24 hours of discontinuing monitoring services to a protected premise. The verbal notification shall be confirmed by written notification provided to the authority having jurisdiction within 10 days of the discontinuance of monitoring services.
69A-48.008 
69A-48.008 Monitoring.  (3) Managed Facilities-based Voice Network (MFVN) is a physical facilities-based communication network that:  (a) Is managed and maintained by the service provider to ensure service quality and reliability from the service subscriber location to the point at which a call is transferred or handed off to another MFVN peer network such as the public switched telephone network (PSTN), defined as a single or an interconnected collection of local, long distance and international phone companies;  (b) Conforms to all relevant PSTN standards with respect to:  1. Dialing,  2. Dial plan,  3. Call completion,  4. Carriage of alarm signals and protocols, and  5. Loop voltage treatment;  (c) Provides real-time transmission of voice and real-time transmission of signals that carry alarm industry standard alarm formats unchanged;  (d) Preserves primary line seizure for alarm signal transmission;  (e) Provides a method of electrical power backup such as a battery that provides a minimum of 8 hours of continued uninterrupted voice service availability to the attached alarm system, and  (f) Provides disaster recovery plans to address individual customer outages and network power restoration procedures. The plans shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction upon request.  (4) The provider must demonstrate that the network is an MFVN as described in this rule by submitting to the authority having jurisdiction an attestation that the company's network meets the criteria in paragraphs (a) through (f), above.
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Rulemaking Authority 633.70(4) FS. Law Implemented 633.022(1)(b), 633.701 FS. History–New 11-16-94, Amended 7-11-01, Formerly 4A-48.008, Amended 11-1-09.
A NO-NO  Using VoIP telephonic pathways
service similar to 'Vonage,' 'Magic Jack' or 'Ooma'  PROBLEM: CODECs are generally not compatible with telephone company standards.  PROBLEM: Equipment is customer owned.  PROBLEM: Standby power supply is generally non existent
Traditional DACT Communications  All communications rely on
the telephone network (one single comm. path).
Alarm Monitoring & Automation Software
 Transmission can take more
than 1 minute end-to-end.  Monitoring stations usually
use 800 numbers for the panels to dial in and send alarms.
Telephone line alarm receiver Telephone network
 Line failures are not detected
by the monitoring station until a test signal is lost (daily or weekly).
Fire Panel
Detectors
Traditional DACT Communications • Redundancy - Two separate phone lines - Two separate phone numbers
Alarm Monitoring & Automation Software
• Subject to changes by controlling carriers • Multiple carriers used between premises and supervising station
Telephone line alarm receiver Telephone network
• Still a cost involved • NFPA originally REJECTED the technology. After the THIRD ATTEMPT the committee agreed to put DACTs into the standard.
Fire Panel
Detectors
Traditional DACT Communications Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
For years, the fire alarm industry has relied heavily on the use of analog or POTS telephone lines to connect the protected premises with remote monitoring stations. These lines are an outdated technology and will soon disappear completely. Many fire systems today are connected to digital lines in which they were never designed nor are listed to be used on.
What are we going to do?
The Situation with DACTs • PSTN (POTS) - sunset on the horizon
- FCC statement - switch to broadband IP - AT&T: 700,000 POTS lines/month being shut off - 25% of households have no pots line • DACT issues
- Protected premise issues with FA communicators on commercial sites - DACTs developed before VoIP require copper, analog phone lines
Industry Publications • Security System News May 2010 - FCC says: POTS ‘not sustainable' • MSN December 2009
- AT&T: Let's junk the old phone system - 'The telephone giant says the traditional network is
obsolete and needs to be scrapped so that broadband access can become a nationwide reality.'
• Security System News January 2010 - POTS sunset on the horizon?
- 'FCC issues public notice seeking ways to phase out
relics of a by-gone era'
Its Happening TODAY! • Conversion to digital systems
- VOIP - Fiber - Single carrier - No battery back ups - Signal degradation • P.O.T.S lines are being transitioned to digital at
the first opportunity
• P.O.T.S lines are already becoming hard to get and
more expensive
• Fiber links offer over 1,000 times as much
bandwidth over distances over 100 times further
Why IP? and…. Why now?
• Current IP networks are mature, robust and reliable
- Mission-critical services (bank transactions, retail, military etc) rely on IP
• Increases the efficiency in alarm transmission
- Always on - No need for call setup - High transmission speeds - The alarm is transmitted in few seconds (DACT speeds as slow as 2400 baud!) - The Internet access is shared - No need to pay for an extra IP line
Why IP? And…. Why now?
• Enhanced supervision
- IP supervision adds no extra cost Line can be supervised as often as we choose • Saves costs
- IP flat-rate Vs. toll-free numbers - No telephone lines required, just IP service
Understanding IP Communication • Alarm information is assembled into an IP Packet
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(packetized) and encrypted for security at start of journey Always knows where it is going and where began At destination, taken apart, check sum verified Message is secure and reliable Internet is a true mesh so messages route around obstacles using Dynamic Routing POTS is hub and spoke – lose a spoke and the signal is lost
IP Packet
MESSAGE SOURCE
Check Sum
MESSAGE DESTINATION
Packet PAYLOAD (Data)
Two IP Solutions IP Communicator  Single path  Visoralarm Receiver – 30
CS  Thousands of Installations  Point-to-point  Full CID – HFS Panels  Dry Contact – Any Fire Panel
IPGSM-DP • Dual path • Alarmnet Receiver – 700 CS • Millions of Installations • Relay point (AlarmNet) • Full CID – Any Fire Panel
Introduction to the IP Communicator
IPDACT-2UD
Visoralarm-Plus Monitoring Station Receiver
Introduction to the IP Communicator • The IP communicator module
allows Fire-Lite panels to use a customer‘s existing IP network as a communication path to transmit alarms.
• It offers performance,
functionality enhancements, and cost savings to traditional digital dialer communicators.
Introduction to the IP Communicator • Full bi-directional access to the alarm panel over • • • • •
the internet No third party access to information (latest 512 bit encryption) No geographic limitations (UD operator can be anywhere) Supervision is outstanding – every 90 seconds Works with any fire panel Remote Diagnostics allows troubleshooting from any connected PC Internet Alarm Panel
IPDACT2UD
Operator
Central Station Receiver
It's Not a DACT! • Though the IP Communicator is indeed a fire alarm
communicator, it is not a 'DACT' even though it has those letters in its catalog numbers.
• DACT's, by definition in the Code, connect to the
public switched telephone network for communications.
• Traditional fire panel DACT's are considered in
section 26.6.3.2 of the 2010 code, 8.6.3.2 of the 2007 code and 8.5.3.2 of the 2002 code. These sections have no bearing on the use or installation of the IP Communicator or Visoralarm Receiver.
Current Listed Architecture
Monitoring Station
Primary Receiver
Backup Receiver
Automation Server
Alternate Architecture Monitoring Station
Telephone Line Receiver
Telephone Network
Primary Receiver
Backup Receiver
Automation Server
Monitoring Station Backup Scheme
Legend
The IPGSM-DP
Introduction to IPGSM-DP
• Allows Fire panels to use
existing building IP network as a communication path to transmit Contact ID
• No Phone Lines! • In the event the internet
goes down, it can be configured to switch to GSM Cellular service
Introduction to the IPGSM-DP The IPGSM-DP can be programmed to communicate with AlarmNet in one of three ways: •Internet & GSM − Internet primary path − Cellular secondary using GSM
 GPRS • Internet only • GSM only
Introduction to IPGSM-DP  Shares existing Internet connection eliminating phone line
cost
 Cellular back up provides communication redundancy at
'Life Safety' levels
 Drop in replacement - panel operation the same  Secure Connection – 256 bit AES encryption  Reliable Connection – Line tested every day  Offers performance, functionality enhancements, and cost
savings to traditional digital dialer communicators.
Introduction to IPGSM-DP  Internet & GSM Communications
– Both utilize AlarmNet Network  Full Contact ID reporting
- Built-In dialer capture
- Supports any FACPs DACT sending Contact ID!  Primary Communicator UL 864 Fire
listing
IPGSM-DP
What is GSM? • Global System for Mobile Communications
- Developed in 1990s - One of the leading digital cellular networks - AT&T service in the U.S. - Rogers service in Canada • Most popular standard for mobile phones in the world.
- Approximately 70% of the world's market - Open standard with roaming capability
Components The IPGSM-DP ships with everything needed for installation*:  Honeywell IP
Communicator  Wireless Transmitter  Dialer Capture Interface  Power Supply  Antenna  Cables
* Except batteries. One 12-Volt, 7 AH battery is required and ordered separately. (P/N BAT-1270)
Radio – Alarm Net  There are two types of AlarmNet-A 
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subscriber radios: One-Way radios check in at regular intervals, and Two-Way radios are polled by the network. Reliability is assured by repeating alarm transmissions 60 times. The network identifies the radio and the central station to which it belongs. The alarm is then relayed to the central station receiver. The entire process is fully automated and typically takes a few seconds
What is AlarmNet? • A blend of network and hardware communication elements
providing:
- Delivery of life safety signals to central stations - Is a partner with the central stations in providing this service for the end customers • Provider and integrator of diverse and changing technologies:
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900MHz proprietary radio network Mobitex radio products and network connectivity Internet products and network connectivity GPRS/SMS products and network connectivity
• Supplier of advanced Remote Services
- 'Total Connect' branded - Residential and Commercial appeal
AlarmNet Infrastructure
• All signals from the IPGSM-DP are
delivered to Honeywell's AlarmNet Network Control Center which routes alarm information to the appropriate Central Station. • AlarmNet has the ability to route
alarms to Central Stations using Internet, Radio Network or TollFree POTS service
AlarmNet Network Control Center
AlarmNet Infrastructure • Robust Architecture • Second Location
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hot to the primary site
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All hardware servers Multi-layer hard drives Power supplies Network infrastructure
• Redundancy
• Support
- 24/7 infrastructure - 24/7 tech support – 8AM-8PM plus after hours on-call - AlarmNet Direct Web Services
Solid Foundation for Life-Safety Signaling
20 Years of experience providing radio service to the security industry
AlarmNet Central Station IP Receiver
• Allows a Central Station to receive signals via
the Internet using the AlarmNet-i service. • Easy CAT-5 connection to Ethernet hub,
switch or router • Touchscreen User Interface • Requires static IP address
• Can be installed in conjunction with a
Honeywell receiver or directly interfaced with Central Station automation equipment
7810iR-ENT
AlarmNet 800-Plus Service
• For those Central Stations whose facilities are
located outside the coverage area of the AlarmNet radio networks and have not yet upgraded to an AlarmNet IP Receiver, AlarmNet offers 800-Plus service. • This service forwards alarm messages that have
been received by the Network Control Center to a toll-free POTS line belonging to the Central Station. This is done utilizing a bank of dialers located at AlarmNet.
AlarmNet Network
Radio AES Intellinet  Mesh radio  Listed under 'One Way Radio' but it is really
two way  Heartbeat provides Monitoring
Radio AES Intellinet
 UL-864 Listed & NFPA-72 Fire Compliant - Primary
 UL AA Certified For High-Level Security Applications  HERO Listing  CSFM Listed
Radio AES Intellinet
Single Region Radio Network
Multi-Region Radio Network (MultiNet)
Radio AES Intellinet AES 7758F: Fire Transceiver -
Primary fire monitoring without phone lines UL Listed and NFPA-72 compliant Reporting by individual zones 7750F-8 version: 8 EOL inputs 7750F-4x4 version: 4 NO/NC/EOL zone inputs, 4 fire/reverse polarity inputs
Case study Customer • •
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 115 Buildings
Problem present • •
Lack of fire alarm dependability using non-UL telephone alarm system Historical buildings – conduit limitations on installation
Solution Provided: • • •
2-way supervised wireless mesh network Real-time fire alarm reporting Centralized fire alarm reporting w/satellite campuses
Benefits • •
Seamless upgrade without down-time Faster and more reliable fire alarm communications
Thank you Thank you for attending and thank you to the following for their input: Chuck Ackers - Exec Dir FFMIA Marcia Johnson - Honeywell Bart Wright – Asst Chief Maitland Fire Department Tony Apfelbeck – Altamonte Springs Fire/Building official Bob Ireland – Amsafe Security Systems of Miami
Contact info
Christopher Creamer DynaFire Casselberry, FL [email protected] (407) 947-1386