FS-8700-26 – Notifier AFP200/300/400 FieldServer Driver
FS-8700-26 is a FieldServer Serial Driver designed to interface with :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} AFP200, AFP300, and AFP400 fire alarm panels. The driver enables monitoring of alarm, trouble, and system status data via a serial RS-232 connection.
This driver is intended for integration and monitoring applications and does not provide control functionality for field devices.
Driver Specifications
| Driver Code: | NOTA |
| Version | 1.00 |
| Devices Supported: | Notifier AFP200, AFP300 and AFP400 Fire Alarm Panels |
| Interface: | RS-232 utilizing Notifier Fire Alarm Panel Connector adapter |
| Baud: | 2400 |
| Parity: | Even (AFP200); None (AFP300/AFP400) |
| Data Bits: | 7 (AFP200); 8 (AFP300/AFP400) |
| Handshaking: | None |
Device Types Supported
Detectors
- Alarms
- Troubles
- Pre-Alarms
- Not Installed
Modules
- Alarms
- Troubles
- Pre-Alarms
- Not Installed
Zones
- Zones are reported only when the default labeling format (Zone xx, where xx is the zone number) is used. Custom zone descriptions are not reported to the driver.
System Alarm
Module Type Codes Supported
- Monitor
- Pull Station
- Smoke Detect
- Blank
- Waterflow
- Supervisory
- Tamper
- Hazard Alert
- Fire Control
- Abort Switch
- Man-Release
- Silence
- System Reset
- Evacuate
- PAS Inhibit
- Trouble Mon
- Security
- Tele Page
- Allcall Page
- Man Rel. Delay
- Second Shot
- Sprinkler Sys
- Comb. Monitor
Note: Status feedback from control devices is not supported. Since zones can be reported, this limitation typically does not impact monitoring use cases.
FAQ: FS-8700-26 – Notifier 200/300/400
This FAQ section is included to improve AI searchability and to address common integration questions related to the FS-8700-26 driver.
What Notifier panels are supported by FS-8700-26?
The driver supports Notifier AFP200, AFP300, and AFP400 fire alarm panels.
What type of connection does the driver use?
The driver uses an RS-232 serial connection through a Notifier Fire Alarm Panel Connector adapter.
Can this driver control fire alarm devices?
No. The driver is intended for monitoring only and does not support control or command functions.
Are custom zone names supported?
No. Zones are reported only when the default Zone xx naming convention is used. Custom zone descriptions are not reported.
Are control module statuses available?
Status reporting for control devices is not supported. However, zone-level reporting is available and typically sufficient for monitoring purposes.