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Technology

The ONYX® Series

Flexible, Expandable, Backward Compatible NOTIFIER’s ONYX® Series of intelligent fire alarm control panels have the flexibility andagility to meet the needs of any size application. ONYX Series panels are easily expandedwith NOTI-FIRE-NETTM, NOTIFIER’s intelligent fire alarm network, to keep pace withyour fire protection needs. What’s more, ONYX Series panels and NOTI-FIRE-NETare completely backward compatible with existing NOTIFIER intelligent systems,so you can add-on or upgrade without having to replace existing equipment.

Advanced Smoke Sensing TechnologyONYX Intelligent Sensing is an advanced set of software algorithms that deliversa rapid, intelligent response to incipient fire signatures, while substantially reducingnuisance alarms. Specialty sensors supply stability and very early warning capabilitywhere unique hazards and environmental conditions exist that prohibit the useof traditional smoke detectors.

Integrated Multi-Channel Digital Audio ONYX Digital Voice Command (DVC), NOTIFIER’s multi-channel digital audio evacuationand paging system, features eight channels of industry leading quality audio, five firefightertelephone channels, wire or fiber network options, and can broadcast multiple, distinctmessages throughout your entire facility simultaneously.

Easy to Use and MaintainONYX Series panels feature full-size QWERTY keypads, large 640 character LCD displays,and intuitive menu options, making it easy for facility managers to perform routine systemmaintenance, testing, and basic programming functions such as enabling or disablingpoints. And if an intelligent device is ever damaged and needs replacement, facilitypersonnel can do so quickly and easily without the need for specialty toolsor programming software.

Built for Speed

• 1 SLC• 318 intelligent points (159 detectors/159 modules)• 4 on-board NACs• Networkable (NOTI-FIRE-NET)• 80 character LCD display QWERTY keypad

The NFS-320 is engineered specifically for small applications, incorporating features that minimize installationtime, enable faster response times, and simplify maintenance and usability. The NFS-320 offers all the sophisti-cation and premier performance synonymous with the ONYX Series. It just does it on a smaller scale.

Speed of InstallationWith the NFS-320’s auto-program feature, fireprotection can be established in seconds. Additionalprogramming can be accomplished with the built-inQWERTY keypad, or with the VeriFire tools program-ming utility.

Speed of Detection NOTIFIER’s patented FlashScan protocol combinedwith ONYX Intelligent Sensing, featured in everyONYX Series panel, exceeds worldwide coderequirements for response time, and ensures a fast,accurate response to smoke and/or heat conditionswithout compromising system stability.

NFS-320

Educational Facilities

UnparalleledAgility

• 1 SLC expandable to 2• 636 intelligent points (159 detectors/159 modules per SLC)• 4 on-board NACs• Optional integrated digital voice evacuation (DVC) support • Networkable (NOTI-FIRE-NET)• 80 or 640 character LCD display with QWERTY keypad

NFS2-640

The NFS2-640 is engineered specifically for mid-size applications, and easily expanded via NOTIFIER’s intelligentfire alarm network, NOTI-FIRE-NET, to accommodate future building expansion.

Adapts to Your NeedsThe NFS2-640’s modular design maximizes flexibilityand allows customization to your specific fire protectionneeds. And should those needs change in the future,the NFS2-640 can adapt with the addition, removal,or replacement of system modules.

Adapts to Your EnvironmentUsing ONYX Intelligent Sensing algorithms - built intoevery ONYX Series panel - the NFS2-640 learns theenvironment in which the smoke sensors are installed.The NFS2-640 self-optimizes each individual sensoralarm thresholds to speed response times and mini-mize, if not eliminate, nuisance alarms.

Data Centers

Sheer Powerand Performance

• 1 SLC expandable to 10• Supports 3,180 intelligent points (159 detectors/159 modules per SLC)• Optional integrated digital voice evacuation • Networkable (NOTI-FIRE-NET)• 640 character LCD display with QWERTY keypad• 1000 logic equations

The NFS2-3030, with its tremendous point capacity and powerful programming options, is the ideal choice forlarge scale applications requiring custom solutions and superior performance.

Customization The true power of the NFS2-3030 lies in its modulardesign. A full line of optional panel circuit modulesmake it highly customizable and capable of addressingthe toughest design challenges. The NFS2-3030’smultiple annunciator options allows authorized usersto view and control the system from virtually anywherein the facility.

CapacityThe NFS2-3030 supports over 3,000 intelligentdevices on ten Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs) – perfectfor protecting towering high-rises or multiple campusbuildings with a single panel. And when additionalprotection is required, the NFS2-3030 can be expandedwith additional panels using NOTI-FIRE-NET, NOTIFIER’sproprietary intelligent fire alarm network.

NFS2-3030

High Rise Buildings

Integrated DigitalVoice Evacuation

Digital Voice Command

ONYX Digital Voice Command (DVC) is NOTIFIER’s multi-channel digital audio evacuation and paging systemdesigned for use with the NFS2-640, NFS2-3030 and NCA-2.

Superior Message ClarityFrom message storage to amplifier output, the voicemessage remains in a digital format to eliminatedistortion and deliver unequaled clarity.

Broadcast Multiple MessagesSimultaneouslyONYX DVC features eight channels of industry leadingquality audio, five firefighter telephone channels, wireor fiber network options, and can broadcast multiple,distinct messages throughout your entire facilitysimultaneously. With ONYX DVC, building occupantswill receive clear, concise voice instructions pertainingto their location and proximity to the emergency.

• Eight channels of quality digital audio• Five channels of firefighter telephones• Expandable via NOTI-FIRE-NET• Digital message format eliminates distortion and simplifies changes• Up to 1000 message strings• 32 minutes of message storage

Hospitality Facilities

Expandability andSurvivability• Fiber optic (multi-mode), wire, or combination wire/fiber

communications path• NFPA Style 4 or Style 7 network operation• Based on proven ARCNET® technology• High-speed data communications (312,500 BPS) faster than

competitive networks• Multiple Network Control Annunciators (NCA) or Network Control

Workstations may be placed anywhere on the network• Node failure does not affect any other nodes/communications

The NOTI-FIRE-NET intelligent fire alarm network links multiple NOTIFIER intelligent fire alarm control panelstogether as one. Each fire alarm panel on NOTI-FIRE-NET maintains individual programming and continuesto operate independently, yet cohesively, as part of a unified network.

Backward and Forward CompatibleNOTI-FIRE-NET is backward compatible with existingNOTIFIER intelligent fire alarm systems, so youcan upgrade your current system without havingto replace existing equipment.

Network-wide Display and ControlNetwork Control Annunciators (NCAs) can be distributedanywhere on the network to provide quick accessto fire alarm status information, event locations,and network-wide control functions such as;Acknowledge, Silence and Reset.

NOTI•FIRE•NETTM

Universities

Unified Commandand Control

ONYXWorks®

ONYXWorks is a single-point-of-control workstation that integrates NOTIFIER systems with other security, cardaccess, and CCTV systems as well as competitors’ fire alarm control panels over a single network.

Works with Competitors ONYXWorks interfaces with other manufacturer’s firealarm panels, making it ideal for retrofit, upgrade andexpansion applications.

Multiple Systems. One Interface.With the intuitive ONYXWorks interface, you can view abuilding’s floor plan with interactive fire, security, CCTV,and card access device icons. ONYXWorks uses a com-mon reporting format and includes clear, conciseinstructions on what actions must be taken for both fireand non-fire events.

• Operates on local or wide area networks• 2.0 GHz Pentium® IV processor with 1GB of RAM• 19" flat-screen LCD monitor• Operates on Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional• Rack-mountable PC• Supports paging for Mass Notification (NOTIFY-IP)• Supports email notification

Detention Facilities

Pinpoint Fire Originand MigrationONYX FirstVision® is an intuitive touch screenfor firefighters that simplifies emergency sceneassessment by pinpointing the origin andmigration of a fire. With ONYX FirstVision,emergency responders have the ability to per-form a fast, accurate emergency scene size-up,and develop a safer, more effective responseeffort to reduce or even prevent the loss of lifeand property. ONYXFirstVision displayscritical information fromthe building lobby andidentifies active smokedetectors, and theirexact location withinthe building on a large,graphical depiction ofthe building floor plan.

FirstVision® ExitPointTM

Reduce Evacuation Timesby 75%Using innovative directional sound technology,ONYX ExitPoint can reduce evacuation times upto 75%, preventing injuries and saving lives.ExitPoint acts as an audible exit sign that helpsbuilding occupants pinpoint the nearest exitlocation and guides them to this exit quickly,reliably and safely - even when visibility isimpaired.

Advancing Fire and Life Safety through Technology

Airports

Features and Benefits

Modular Panel Design

Common Network Platform

Backward Compatibility

Multiple Display Options:• 80 Character LCD Display standard

on NFS-320 and optional on NFS2-640 • 640 Character LCD Display standard on

NFS2-3030 and, optional on the NFS2-640• Displayless, optional on NFS2-640 and NFS2-3030

Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) have built-inSynchronization

Supports a vast array of detection products for themost challenging environments

Remote Addressable Charger Power Supply(ACPS-610)

Multichannel Digital Audio

NWS Multi-User Internet Support

FeaturesPanels can be customized to fit your needs andaccommodate future expansion

Any and all ONYX Series panels can be linkedtogether via NOTI-FIRE-NETTM.

Simplifies system expansion and upgrades withouthaving to replace existing equipment

• Local annunciation and basic panel programmingfor local display

• Greater detailed alarm annunciation from a localpanel or network of panels – gives operatorsmore information

• Used in a network application when annunciationis required at a main display area only

NAC devices activate at the same time, withoutthe need for expensive and cumbersome addon modules

One system supports detection principles in a hostof environments, including typical (office), clean(computer room), and harsh (industrial) environments

Offers additional programmable NAC’s with built-insynchronization

Eight channels of industry-leading quality audio, fivefirefighter telephone channels, and wire or fiber net-work options

Provides remote access to the ONYX series of panelsand NOTI-FIRE-NETTM, as well as event notification

Benefits

ONYX Intelligent Sensing offers nine levels of detector pre-alarm and alarm sensitivity settings. This allows users to optimize eachdetector’s sensitivity specifically to its individual environment. Sensitivity levels are programmable to alternate automaticallybetween day and night as occupancy changes.

HIGH SENSITIVITY FOR EARLY WARNING

VIEWTM Laser Detector – Super SensitiveSpot-type DetectionThe VIEW laser smoke sensor is selectable to be up to 100 times more sensitive thanstandard photoelectric smoke detection technology. VIEW is ideal for critical applicationswhere even a trace of undetected smoke is unacceptable or where high air flows canmake traditional smoke detectors ineffective.

Applications: Server rooms, data centers, clean rooms, records storage, equipmentrooms

Customize Detector Sensitivity to the Environment, Day and Night

Aspirating Smoke Detection – EarlyWarning in Challenging EnvironmentsAspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) solutions provide early warning of animpending fire hazard. ASD can buy time to investigate an alarm and initiate anappropriate response to prevent injury, property damage, or business disrup-tion. With a wide sensitivity range and multi-level warnings, even minute levelsof smoke can be detected before a fire has time to escalate.

Applications: Correctional facilities, clean rooms, cultural/heritage, data andtelecom, hospitals and healthcare, warehouses, nuclear facilities, power generation, records storage

NOTIFIER’s Cooperative Sensing Technology evaluates sensor readings from up to three adjacent smoke sensorsto verify uniform smoke spread, a strong indication of a true fire condition. Based on the sensor data, the panel canquickly determine the difference between a real fire emergency and a nuisance condition.

MINIMIZE NUISANCE ALARMS

Cooperative Sensing Analyzes Readings from Multiple Devices

Acclimate PlusTM – Self-optimizes,Senses Heat and Smoke

IntelliQuadTM – The Ultimate Multi-criteria DetectorIntelliQuad senses carbon monoxide (CO), heat, smoke particulates, and infrared signatures simultane-ously. Sensor readings are continually evaluated against one another, allowing the detector to operatenormally with high immunity to nuisance conditions, while quickly responding to true alarm events.

Applications: Theaters equipment rooms, computer facilities, kitchens, food processing plants,bars/nightclubs, boiler rooms, dormitories, hotels, rugged environments(-32°F to 100°F; 10% to 93% RH)

The Acclimate Plus detector combines thermal and photoelectric technologiesinto a single device. It constantly monitors ambient heat and particulate conditions,adjusting sensitivity parameters and alarm thresholds automatically to maximizedetection across a broad range of fire types.

Applications: Office areas, schools, healthcare facilities, hospitals, hotels/motels

ALWAYS OPERATING AT PEAK PERFORMANCE

Drift Compensation software automatically adjusts sensi-tivity levels when sensors become dirty to avoid compro-mising the sensor’s performance. If a sensor chamberbecomes dirty or reaches an unacceptable level, the con-trol panel indicates one of three warnings; Low ChamberReading, Maintenance Alert, and Maintenance Urgent.

Automatically Compensatesfor Dirt/Dust Build-up

Smoke sensors self-optimize by learning their normal environment. By measuring peakanalog readings over a period of time, pre-alarm levels are set just above normal peakreadings for extremely sensitive pre-alarm capability while guarding against nuisancealarms.

Smoke Sensors Learn Their Environment

Having the intelligence behind ONYX Intelligent Sensing based in the ONYXSeries panels helps maximize device polling and signal processing speed. It’swhat ensures a split-second response to truealarm conditions and the quick rejection of nui-sance conditions. It also means that NOTIFIERsmoke detectors benefit from the latest panelsoftware upgrades without having to replace orre-program each individual device, saving timeand simplifying maintenance.

Panel-based Intelligence for OptimumPerformance and Ease of Use