Protec 6000/LOOP/REPEATER, Installation And User Manual

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3.0 Programming Guide
The 6000/LOOP/REPEATER is programmed with a default configuration out of the box. If a custom
configuration is required, this can be programmed through the device’s USB port, using the Protec
Stand Alone Repeater Programmer windows software. The programming software also enables
updates of the device’s firmware if required. Note that some basic settings can also be configured on
the device itself through the engineer menu.
3.1 Programmable Items
The following items can be downloaded through the Protec Stand Alone Repeater Programmer.
Item Programming Software Configure on Device
Bootloader Update ✖ ✖
Firmware Update ✔ ✖
Responsible Person and Installer Text ✔ ✖
Level 2 & 3 Access Codes ✔ ✔
Device GUI Language ✔ ✔
Custom Site and Installer Logos ✔ ✖
Device Home Screen Selection ✔ ✔
Event Category Filtering ✔ ✔
3.2 PC / Laptop Requirements
The PC used to connect to the device must conform to the following minimum specification.
 1 GHz processor (Intel ATOM processors are not recommended)
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1 GB RAM (2GB for 64bit)
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1 GB available hard disk space
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One free USB 2.0 communications port (for connection to the device)
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Windows® 7 or Windows® 10 (32bit or 64bit)
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Windows® XP SP2 or SP3 (not recommended)
3.3 Items Required for Device Programming
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Windows® PC of the aforementioned specification
 Protec Stand Alone Repeater Programmer software
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USB Type A Male to Micro-USB Type B Male cable (USB 2.0, max length 2m)