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Building Technologies MM8000 OPC Connectivity Configuration Guide
Fire Safety & Security Products 06.2007
Definitions of terms
Class
See “Item class”
Control unit
The physical panel (for example, CS11 fire subsystems) that is connected to a group of detectors. The
control unit receives messages from and sends commands to the detectors. When a control panel is con-
nected to a DMS, it behaves as a translator between the detectors and the DMS. It receives commands from
the DMS, and communicates them to the detectors, and it receives messages from the detectors and com-
municates them to the DMS.
Data Point
The software representation of any item whose state can be changed. Changes of state can occur on sub-
systems, groups of subsystems, sections, zones, and detectors.
DMS
Danger Management System. The term DMS is commonly referenced in two contexts.
The first, ‘DMS8000’, refers to the Siemens family of Danger Management System products, which includes
the MM8000, MK8000, MT8000 management stations and terminals, as well as the connectivity and con-
figuration solutions, CDI-Net, NK8000 (formerly CDI-WAN) and Composer.
The second, ‘DMS’, refers to the management stations / terminals in the DMS8000 family. Those are the
MK8000, MM8000 and MT8000. When using this manual, reference is made to the ‘DMS’. This means the
specific product that you are currently configuring.
Item class
Also called MM8000 OPC item class. It defined the interpretation rule of the OPC data and the conversion
applied to adapt it to the MM8000 data object structure (CNAP format).
Metafile
A configuration file that is generated by the configuration tool of a corresponding control unit. It contains all
the details of the local configuration (all the objects handled by a particular control unit). The information in
this file can be read by and integrated into the DMS8000 internal database (import procedures), ensuring
accuracy, and saving configuration time.
OPC
OLE for Process Control (OPC) is a set of standard interfaces based upon Microsoft's OLE/COM/DCOM
technology. The application of the OPC standard interface makes possible interoperability between automa-
tion/control applications.
OPC client
A Windows application (COM/DCOM client) with the ability to connect to an OPC server application.
OPC item
A single data element that lives within the OPC Server and reflects a state or a value within a control unit, a
device or a sensor.
OPC item class
See “Item class”.
OPC server
A COM/DCOM server application that provides the necessary methods as defined by the OPC Specification.
Operator
The person responsible for treating events using the management station. The operator is usually either a
member of the security force, or the fire brigade.
PAK
Product activation key: a 16-character code, associated to a hardware key (dongle) that enables DMS8000
software to run and to perform.
Plant
The physical location being protected by the security detectors and controlled with the DMS. Synonyms are:
facility, site, building, area, etc.
Plug-In
A subsystem tool used during the configuration process in Composer. The Plug-ins are typically installed
along with the MM8000/MK8000 product and are represented as icons in the Composer toolbar.
Subsystem
A control unit configured in the Composer environment.