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One or more client devices are coupled to a system server through a network link, with the network adapted to support TCP/IP packet-based data transmission protocols. The system server provides initial set-up parameters and continuing operating instructions to each client device over the network lin

One or more client devices are coupled to a system server through a network link, with the network adapted to support TCP/IP packet-based data transmission protocols. The system server provides initial set-up parameters and continuing operating instructions to each client device over the network link. Subsequently, client devices carry out normal monitoring functions locally, over their local communication link. Intervention by the system server is no longer required unless and until a client device determines that one of its supported pieces of infrastructure equipment is functioning outside of its normal operating parameters. The System server gives the appropriate control information to the client which communicates the control code to the out-of-parameter device in its native language protocol.

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1. A system, comprising:a standards-based network; a facilities-type infrastructure device capable of generating and receiving I/O information over a communication interface; a programmable client device for monitoring and controlling the infrastructure device, the client device being coupled to the

1. A system, comprising:a standards-based network; a facilities-type infrastructure device capable of generating and receiving I/O information over a communication interface; a programmable client device for monitoring and controlling the infrastructure device, the client device being coupled to the infrastructure device by a first communication link matching the communication interface of the infrastructure device and coupled to the network by a network interface, wherein all rules for monitoring and controlling each infrastructure device coupled to the client device are programmed and operational on the client device; and a server coupled to the client by the network, the server operational to provide alarm and viewing management services for the client, wherein the server is operable to provide over the network, and the client is operable to receive, all rules required by the client for monitoring and automatically controlling in the event of a change in operating condition each infrastructure device coupled to the client.