Term

Explanation

AI

(Internal) alarm indicator of a line device. Typically a red LED.

D-Bus address

Local communications address of a FDnet/C-NET line device for communication with the control panel.

Depending on the system this number can be read on the control panel, or also the FDUD29x can display this number.

DS11i

An (interactive) field bus is used in AlgoRex systems.

EAI

External alarm indicator. Alarm indicator device which can be connected to a line device.

FDnet/C-NET

Addressed detector line

ID-Nr.

Unique identification number of a line device, visible on its label.

line device

Device such as an automatic fire detector or, manual call point that is connected via the FDnet/C-NET to the control panel.

line separator

Electronic switches in line devices which switch the minus conductor to isolate defect points such as a short circuit.

loop

Outward and inward line (ring line) to the control panel on the FDnet/C-NET topology.

stub

Simple line with line devices on the FDnet/C-NET topology, without other branches, only for connection to the control panel.

Sub-loop

A stub which leads back to the loop. Sub-loops are not permissible as topology.

Sub-stub

A branch from a loop topology.

Topology

Arrangement of devices on an FDnet/C-NET detector line device.