LASL upgraded alarm system functional requirements

Abstract

This document defines and describes the functional requirements to successfully provide Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory with a combined security and fire alarm system that will satisfy the operational needs of various users and provide compliance with applicable codes and Energy Research and Development Administration security and fire protection requirements. The four major subsystems of the upgraded Laboratory alarm system are field installation, data communications, central station, and remote operation station. Each field installation includes all of the intrusion detection sensors, fire alarm sensors, and all other sensors and controls directly connected to a remote terminal unit at each alarm protected area within the Laboratory complex. The data communications system provides multiplexed data between the remote terminal units and the central station computer, and between the central station computer and the remote display and control equipment for the fire and security response forces. The central station computer automatically processes, displays, and records the status, actions, and events of all alarm system equipment and response force personnel. Finally, the remote operating stations for both fire and security forces provide the following key features: real-time displays, hard copy printouts, keyboard access and control, microfiche-projector drawings and documentation, and data base interaction with displaysmore » of all equipment status changes and events occurring with the Laboratory alarm system.« less