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Notes Panels should be fitted with protocol software version 5.80 or later. Kentec recommend that the panel printer is not fitted, or if it is then disable it from the panel options menu. On a PC platform the RS232 ports are not usually isolated, which will cause the panel to generate an earth fault. To prevent this, the panel earth faults can be disabled or an RS232 opto-isolator fitted.
Engineering
Step 1 Install OSM
The Kentec OSM is installed automatically with all ObSys editions. Refer to the ObSys CD sleeve for details on how to install ObSys.
Engineering Reference
Cable Specification
The cable between COM port and the Kentec Panels PC Port is as follows:
COM port 9-female D-type 2 3 5 Maximum C able Length = 15m Kentec Panel end 10 Way PC Port 7 5 1 COM por t 25-female D-type 2 3 7 Maximum C able Length = 15m Kentec Panel end 10 Way PC Port 7 5 1
Pin numbers for Kentec PC port, as seen looking down upon the pins mounted to the Kentec PCB:
If the COM port is not isolated, then the panel will generate an earth fault. To prevent this, the panel earth faults can be disabled or an RS232 opto-isolator fitted.
Objects
When the OSM is loaded the following objects are created within ObServer, use object software to access these objects.
Object [1] Sc Mc Label Kentec System connected to channel c Kentec Module connected to channel c R/W Type [Kentec v12] [OSM v20\Kentec v12]
Notes
[1] The ObServer channel number, c, is a number in the range 140.
Notes
Revision History
Version 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.2 Build Date 16/6/2007 9/10/2008 10/8/2009 7/1/2010 Details Driver released Additional objects enabled for compatibility with other North fire type drivers Improved initialization with large network of panels. Driver re-designed to use different commands with Kentec panel. Instead of polling for events, panel now sends new events immediately. Isolations now supported. Zones now supported.
This document is subject to change without notice and does not represent any commitment by North Building Technologies Ltd. ObServer, ObSys and Object System are trademarks of North Building Technologies Ltd. Copyright 1998-2010 North Building Technologies Limited. All Rights Reserved. Issued 01/07/2010.