Integrated test-mode for monitoring of fire and security system networks
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring and testing a fire or building system, comprising:
- a workstation comprising a processor coupled to an operator interface, and a fire/building system comprising a plurality of system points, the workstation in communication with said building system for monitoring said system points;
the workstation configured to designate a plurality of system points for inclusion in a test-mode operation such that the plurality of system points are tested while the system points are live, to receive event notifications representative of a status of at least one of said plurality of system points, to log said event notifications in a log, and to update an active points list to reflect the event without requiring operator acknowledgement of the event.
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Abstract
An improved system and method are disclosed for providing test functionality for fire and security system monitoring networks. An operator at a workstation node can place points into a “test-mode” while those points remain “live” (i.e., the system remains operational). For points placed in test-mode, if/when such points transition into a non-normal state (e.g., an alarm state), no flashing or other indication requiring a manual acknowledgement from the operator of the workstation node will occur. In addition, for systems employing banners, active lists, automatic printouts or graphics icons that indicate events, no such indications will occur at the workstation node. The disclosed system and method can also generate documentation verifying completion of system testing in accordance with local jurisdictional requirements. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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1. A system for monitoring and testing a fire or building system, comprising:
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a workstation comprising a processor coupled to an operator interface, and a fire/building system comprising a plurality of system points, the workstation in communication with said building system for monitoring said system points; the workstation configured to designate a plurality of system points for inclusion in a test-mode operation such that the plurality of system points are tested while the system points are live, to receive event notifications representative of a status of at least one of said plurality of system points, to log said event notifications in a log, and to update an active points list to reflect the event without requiring operator acknowledgement of the event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for testing a fire or building system, comprising:
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designating a plurality of system points for inclusion in a test-mode operation such that the plurality of system points are tested while the system points are live; during said test-mode operation, generating an event notification representative of a status of at least one of said plurality of system points; logging said event notification in a log; and updating an active points list to reflect the event, without requiring operator acknowledgement of the event. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for monitoring and testing a fire or building system, comprising:
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a workstation comprising a processor coupled to an operator interface, and a fire/building system comprising a plurality of system points, the workstation in communication with said building system for monitoring said system points; the workstation configured to designate a plurality of system points for inclusion in a test-mode operation such that the plurality of system points are tested while the system points are live, to receive event notifications representative of a status of at least one of said plurality of system points, to log said event notifications in a log, and to update an active points list to reflect the event, wherein operator acknowledgement of the event is required if and only if the associated point is not in test mode. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for testing a fire or building system, comprising:
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means for designating a plurality of system points for inclusion in a test-mode operation; means for generating an event notification representative of a status of at least one of said plurality of system points during said test-mode operation such that the plurality of system points are tested while the system points are live; means for logging said event notification in a log; and means for updating an active points list to reflect the event, without requiring operator acknowledgement of the event. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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