KentixONE (from version 8.4.0) is able to transmit messages in accordance with the VdS 2456 directive (transmission protocol for hazard alarm systems) to corresponding control centers via networks of the TCP protocol family.
General
In order for KentixONE to be able to transmit messages to a control center, the IP address and port number of the control center via which the connection is to be established are required. An alternative IP address and port number can also be specified. Dies ist zum Beispiel bei einem Server mit zwei Netzwerkinterfaces oder bei einem gespiegelten System erforderlich.
The transmission units are provided with an identifier (VdS ID), which is uniquely assigned to each transmission unit by the control center. The VdS ID is used to uniquely assign the transmission units on the control center side and as an index for encryption.
The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used as the encryption standard. To do this, an AES key and the key number generated by the control center must be entered. When establishing communication between the transmission unit and the control center, the first ticket is sent unencrypted from the transmission unit to the control center by default. The control center then sends an encrypted ticket (AES) containing the session keys for the encrypted communication. If the first ticket is to be sent to the control center already encrypted (AES), “Encrypted” must be entered in the Authentication menu field.
To check the function of the transmission unit and the control center, the tickets are transferred cyclically between the two. When the tickets are exchanged between the two can be set in the Routine time menu item. In addition, depending on the configuration of the control center, a routine ticket or an event notification with the message ID 0x53 is requested when a connection is established.
KentixONE checks the connection to the control center at cyclical intervals. If a connection is lost, it is possible to send a message. All users with activated system notifications then receive an alarm message.
Reporting lines
A detection line is a group of detectors for which a separate display is available in the control center.
Example: A reporting line for fire alarms only reports fire alarms to the control center. Humidity, vibration, etc. are not forwarded to the control center on this alarm line.
To configure a signaling line, the corresponding alarm group and alarm type must be assigned to the signaling line number.
Alarm groups are configured in the Detail View and map the system structure by building, floor, room or function.
Various alarm types can be configured. A message is only sent to the control center via the corresponding message line in the event of an alarm that corresponds to the set alarm type.