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Muster System Precautions
When designing a muster system for use with WIN-
PAK it is important to keep the following
precautions in mind:
• Use a separate dropline [communication port] to
isolate muster readers from tracking units.
An alternate/additional communication path
from the N-1000 to the computer can be
achieved by using the N485DRLA (Digital
Redundant Loop Adapter).
NOTE: Muster readers are not used for controlling a
door.
• Run a special line for the muster units to provide
a unique data path, even if the wiring from the
main facility is damaged. Ideally, the tracking
units should also have a unique data path.
• Use 485 communications with ACK-NAK
enabled. A battery backup power supply is
required for the 485-API-2 on any PW-2000-II
Control Panel.
• Provide a UPS or other backup power source for
the WIN-PAK computer and any other associ-
ated communication devices.
• Provide a safe location for the computer and
communication.
• Keep the muster system on-line [not buffered] to
ensure timely and complete information.
• Perform regular checks to insure that the muster
system is functioning properly.
• Check that all panels are maintaining the correct
time and date. It is critical that the time and date
be correct on card reads at the muster readers. If
the time and/or date are earlier than that of
other reads in the system they will be ignored.
Programming
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