Section 6: Programming
Response
Code
Description of Response Code
Corresponding Action
E5
Remote firmware update disabled
Enable remote firmware update in the communicator in order to perform remote system
firmware update.
Local Status Update States
FE
Firmware file empty
No action required. Communicator currently does not have any firmware files.
FD
Firmware download in progress
No action required. Communicator is currently downloading firmware.
The table displays firmware update indicator codes and the meaning of each code. The communicator can update panel and
communicator firmware. The updates can be made from the communicator. This section does not provide specific details such as
whether the image is still stored or erased due to the cancellation code.
[984] - Communicator Status
The communicator status sections indicate the status of the communicator’s functionality, operational readiness, and failures.
The communicator status is displayed as a 6-digit hexadecimal code. The code ranges between 00000F and 2220CF, though not all
numbers in this range are assigned. Each of the 6 digits represents a status or trouble indicator as below:
1. Digits 1 and 2: Signal strength indicators display the presence/strength of cellular radio. See
on page 152 for a
listing of possible values
2. Digit 3: Network Indicator, indicates the operational status of the network. See
on page 152 for a list of possible
values.
3. Digits 4 and 5: Trouble Indicator displays the type of issue on the communicator or modules associated with and connected to
the communicator.See
on page 153 for a listing of possible values.
4. Digit 6: Reserved, displays as ‘F’ or ‘-’.
For example, a value of 11002F means:
11- Signal strength is excellent
0 - No network issues
02 - Panel supervision trouble with the communicator
The status code for the radio signal strength, its typical troubles, possible causes and troubleshooting instructions is displayed in the
following tables.
Table 6-11: Radio Signal Strength - Digits 1 and 2
Signal
Strength
CSQ
Level
Signal
Indicator 1
Signal
Indicator 2
Signal Level
[dBm]
Signal
Level
Status
Action Required
No Signal
0
0
0
-108.8
bad
Check all antenna connections.
Confirm cellular service is active in area.
Relocate panel or install external antenna.
1 Bar
1 - 4
0
2
-108 ~ -103
weak
Relocate panel or install external antenna if yellow trouble
LED has 5 flashes.
2 Bars
5 - 6
0
1
-102 ~ --99
weak
3 Bars
7 - 10
2
1
-98 ~ -91
strong
Location is OK. Cellular signal strength is greater than
CSQ 7.
4 Bars
11 - 13
2
1
-90 ~ -85
strong
5 Bars
14 +
1
1
-84 and higher
excellent
Table 6-12: Network Indicator - Digit 3
Network Indicator Value
Means
OFF
No network trouble
ON
Ethernet cable disconnected
Ethernet DHCP failed
Flashing
Incoming transmission
Outgoing transmission
Incoming transmission
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