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Building Technologies MM8000 OPC Connectivity Configuration Guide
Fire Safety & Security Products 06.2007
About this document
Purpose of this document
This manual is a guide to the configuration procedures for the integration of OPC
servers into the MM8000 system. It is specifically for those individuals responsible
for the commissioning of the management station, such as technical project man-
agers, engineers, and commissioning personnel.
This guide is part of the general DMS8000 documentation set which includes the
Composer Technical Manual, the DMS8000 Network, Fire and Intrusion Connec-
tivity Guide, the DMS8000 Access Control Connectivity Guide, the DMS8000 Video
Connectivity Guide, and the MM8000 Installation, Configuration and Commission-
ing manual.
Note that this document does not deal with the server functions provided by the
MK8000 OPC server, which is also part of DMS8000 family.
Target audience
Individuals performing the operations described in this manual are expected to
have a good knowledge of the OPC standard, a prior expertise and training in the
field of safety and/or security, a good level of familiarity with the target control units,
and experience with the installation and configuration of MM8000 management
systems.
Related training
Siemens Fire & Security Products offers a comprehensive training program. You
can find information about courses in the BT FS Intranet.
Operational and safety regulations
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Before beginning work on the DMS8000 systems, you must have read and under-
stood the related documents, in particular the Safety Regulations included in the In-
stallation, Configuration, and Commissioning manual (ICC) for each specific product.
Liability disclaimer for damage or injuries
Before products are delivered, they are tested to ensure they function correctly
when used properly. Siemens disclaims all liability for damage or injuries caused
by the incorrect application of the instructions, or the disregard of danger adviso-
ries. This disclaimer applies in particular to personal injuries or damage caused by:
– Improper and/or incorrect use.
– Disregard of safety instructions in the documentation or on the product.
– Poor maintenance or a lack of maintenance.
We have taken every possible care in preparing this manual. The contents of this
manual are revised regularly and brought up to latest standards. Nevertheless, we
are unable to provide any guarantee with regard to content, entirety or quality of
the details contained in this manual.
We assume no liability for problems resulting from the use of this manual. The in-
formation contained in this document may be changed without prior notice. We re-
serve the right to publicize any such changes by issuing updated versions or new
editions.