System Sensor FAAST Networking - Manual (Page 4)

User Guide: FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology® Networking
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Introduction
The FAAST 8100 series of aspiration smoke detectors are equipped with an onboard Ethernet port for network connectivity. This
interface permits a number of intriguing remote monitoring possibilities, including the ability to receive alarm and fault notifications
via e-mail. The detector has been designed to operate with common network technologies. However, it is important to recognize
that network topologies can vary and network management can be rather complex. The networked operation of the FAAST detector
requires third-party software and equipment that System Sensor is unable to support. It is recommended that professionals familiar
with the local IT infrastructure be consulted when attempting to integrate the FAAST detector with a network. Their expertise and the
information in this guide will help ensure a successful networked installation.
Features
The FAAST 8100 series of detectors are network capable devices and include the following:
• Integrated 10/100 wired Ethernet
• TCP/IP v4
• Configuration and monitoring using the PipeIQ software
• Integral Web server for remote monitoring via a Web browser
• SMTP e-mail client for generating alarm and fault notifications
TCP/IP Connectivity
TCP/IP is a ubiquitous suite of protocols used for communication over the Internet and other networks. Traditionally, these protocols were
employed primarily by servers and personal computers. Increasingly, TCP/IP can be found in a variety of devices from televisions and video
game consoles to smartphones and sensors.
The FAAST detector supports connection to an IP network using version 4 of the Internet Protocol. The device comes pre-pro-
grammed with a default addressing configuration, which can be modified using the PipeIQ software.
Default IP Configuration
Static/Dynamic IP Address Static
IP Address 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 192.168.1.1
Primary DNS 0.0.0.0
Secondary DNS 0.0.0.0
Direct PC Connection
One of the benefits of the FAAST detector’s Ethernet interface is that the unit can be config-
ured without any special hardware. All that is required is a PC and a standard Ethernet cable.
Instructions for directly connecting the FAAST detector to a PC are shown below.
1. Connect the PC and detector using a standard Ethernet cable (a crossover cable is not required).
2. Configure the PC network adapter according to the instructions for your operating system. See Network Adapter Configuration.
3. Verify the connection. See Testing Connectivity for details.
4. Connect to the detector using either the PipeIQ software or a Web browser. See PC Configuration and Monitoring or Web
Server for detailed instructions.