2.1.10
External Connections
The DACR shall be provided with connections for an external printer and CRT
terminal or personal computer (PC).
2.1.11
Self-Contained Printer
The DACR shall include a self-contained printer. Printer shall output a
minimum of 32 characters per line and shall record all displayed
transaction information including time and date.
2.2
MONITORING CENTER TERMINAL
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NOTE: Monitoring center terminal should be used
with large systems only.
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The monitoring center terminal shall be PC based and shall be provided with
an applications program to allow it to be connected to the DACR. The
terminal shall display additional information about the building from which
an alarm is received, detailed description of the current alarm, and alarm
histories. The terminal shall provide operator interface with the Central
Fire Alarm System. The terminal shall include a central processing unit
with minimum 32 bit processor, 2 megabytes of Random Access memory, 355 mm
14 inch color monitor, 101 key keyboard, 89 mm 3-1/2 inch floppy disk drive
and hard disk drive with sufficient capacity to store 6 months of
transaction information.
2.3
MONITORING CENTER PRINTER
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NOTE: Monitoring center printer should be used with
large systems only.
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The monitoring center printer shall be compatible with the monitoring
center terminal and shall be used to record all transaction information and
history reports. Printer shall be dot matrix type with minimum 9 pin
printhead, shall use 216 mm 8-1/2 inch wide pin feed paper and shall print
a minimum of 80 characters per line. Print speed shall be minimum 120
characters per second.
2.4
MONITORING CENTER POWER SUPPLIES
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NOTE: Ensure that the monitoring center is provided
with emergency backup power.
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Each component of monitoring center equipment shall be provided with a
self-contained power supply. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) shall
be provided for equipment which does not have a self-contained battery
backup, such as the terminal and printer. The UPS shall provide all power
requirements for the connected equipment for a period of 15 minutes. The
UPS shall be in accordance with Section 16265A UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
(UPS) SYSTEM ABOVE kVA CAPACITY.
SECTION 13853A
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