Quadnet Control Panel Engineering and Commissioning Manual
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USB Port: USB
The Quadnet control panel may be programmed using the Quadnet OSP programming software using a
USB lead to link to a computer. This allows the site specific data to be customised as required.
NOTE:
It is imperative that the correct version of OSP is used to match your version of Quadnet
control panel. The use of an incompatible version may result in incorrect operation of the
control panel. In particular, do not use a V2.xx series OSP with a V3.xx series control
panel and do not use a V3.xx series OSP with a V2.xx series control panel.
Serial Port: SERIAL
SW 1
ON
The Quadnet control panel firmware (control panel operating software stored in external flash memory on
the control panel CIE PCB) may be updated using the Quadnet Firmware programming software using a
serial lead to link to a computer. This allows the control panel software version to be updated on site as
required. To enable the flash upgrade option switch 1 must be in the ON position. During normal operation
switch 1 must be set to OFF.
It is important to ensure that the new version is compatible with your hardware version and with
other software used in the system such as loop cards, PSU and repeaters etc. If not, then all items
would need to be updated.
Note that firmware upgrades are only permitted to be carried out by Fike engineers or trained installation
engineers operating under specific instructions from Fike Technical Support.
Network Ports 1- 2: B, A, SCRN
The network ports allow multiple panels to be connected together, up to a maximum of
4
panels (including
both control panels and repeater panels). The 2 network ports (NET1-2) may be connected in any
sequence between panels. Note Network ports 3 + 4 are not currently used.
Note that although the terminals for the network ports are always fitted on the backplane, they may only be
used if the optional Quadnet Network Card has been fitted onto the control panel main PCB (CIE).
Network Port 1
Terminal
Description
SCRN
Field cable screen connection (Connect only at 1 end)
NW1B
Data B connection for Port 1
NW1A
Data A connection for Port 1
NW1B
ON BOARD PCB
FIELD CONNECTIONS
TO NETWORK PORT OF NEXT CONTROL PANEL
NW1A
B
A
SCREEN
ON BOARD PCB
FIELD CONNECTIONS
USB
PC USB PORT
ON BOARD PCB
FIELD CONNECTIONS
SERIAL
PC SERIAL PORT