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Section 4 - Initial system setup
FIRECONFIG
MUST
Fireconfig.exe is a windows based application program which
be used for initial system setup.
Install FireConfig.exe on to your Windows XP / Vista PC hard drive or run directly from a data stick if required.
Use a straight through (not null modem) serial cable with a 9 pin D type male connector on one end and female
on the other. If using a laptop which does not have a suitable serial port you will also need a USB to Serial port
converter.
1.
Check the loop fitted boxes for all loops fitted. (For the ED816A only loop 1 and 2 are applicable.)
2.
Click “Configure” for loop 1.
3.
Click “Add Head” and then fill in the details for the first addressable device on the loop.
4.
Choose the address, which can be 1 to 126.
5.
Choose the name, which can be a maximum of 12 characters.
6.
Choose the zone, which can be 1 to 32. Additionally No Zone can be specified. Any device going in to alarm,
which has not had a zone assigned, will operate the evacuate command and all sounders and beacons will
operate. Additionally no delays or zone isolates are allowed.
ED816A Addressable Fire and gas detection Installation manual 8-9-08 Rev-a
