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FLEX-NET COMPARISON CHART
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF NETWORKED FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
| Performance Criteria |
Mircom (FleX-Net II) |
Edwards (EST3) |
Notifier (Onyx NFS2-3030) |
Siemens (XLS) |
Simplex (4100ES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Peer-toPeer Network Performance All nodes are equal, no slave or master. Eliminates centralized computing for increased survivability. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ULC List Fire Control Units All components are ULC listed. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Graphic User Interface Work Station ULC-listed PC to display network event information with active graphics screens and flashable icons. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Multiple Network Link Capability Multiple networks communicating at one display and control centre. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Number of Points Per Link |
318 (159 sensors, 159 modules)1 | 250 (125 sensors, 125 modules) | 318 (159 sensors, 159 modules) | 252 (sensors and modules) | 250 (sensors and modules) |
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Number of Links Per Node |
29 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 9 |
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Number of Points Per Node |
9000+ | 2500 | 3180 | 2500 | 2000 |
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Number of Nodes Per Network |
63 | 64 | 103 | 64 | 99 |
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Number of Points Per Network |
580000+ | 160,000 | 327,000 | 392,000 | 784,000 |
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Network Wiring Path Distance |
No limit with repeaters | 160,000 feet | No limit with repeaters | 70,000 ft. (fiber) | No limit with repeaters* |
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Wiring Distance Between Nodes |
4000 ft. Wire, 6500 ft. Fiber | 5000 ft. Wire, 8000 ft. Fiber | 3000 ft. Wire, 10000 ft. Fiber | 10000 ft. | 10000 ft. |
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LCD Display |
80 or 960 Characters | 168 or 960 Characters | 640 Characters | 80 Characters | 80 or 854 Characters |
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CAN/ULC S524 Table 1 Data Performance Requirements |
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1. DCLB Performance |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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2. DCLA Performance |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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3. DCLC Performance |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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CAN/ULC S524 Table 2 System Response Requirements |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Network Cable Requirements Number of required cables between nodes. |
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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Device Status Disabled If device is disabled, system will still report status. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note: The above chart is provided based on historical web-based public knowledge, for specific clarification we recommend that you consult the specific service provider/manufacturer.
1: Mixing CLIP and AP devices on Mircom’s FleX-Net is permitted, AP devices still work as AP devices.
