Configuring a GCNET Fire Network

Scenario

You want to configure Desigo CC for connecting fire control panels (Desigo Fire Safety Modular and Cerberus Pro Modular only) on a GCNET network.
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Prerequisites

  • The extension modules corresponding to the specific fire panels in use were installed and included in the active project. They can be either of the following:
    - Desigo Fire Safety Modular UL
    - Cerberus Pro Modular UL
  • In the Zeus tool, you have configured all the XNET networks (buildings) of the GCNET.
    In Zeus, from Tools > CreateVNT (GCNET) Configuration, select the XNET networks (buildings) and click Create to create the gms_gcnet.xml file in the GCNET subfolder of the Zeus path.
    NOTE: Subsequently, to update the exiting configuration, select the modified buildings only.

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Configure the XNET Driver for GCNET/VNT
Configure the GCNET Network
Configure the XNET Network in GCNET/VNT
Import the GCNET Fire Panel Configuration
Configure the Ownership Station (UL527) for GCNET
Assign Event Category to GCNET Device Status Points