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Edwards FireWorks FW-UL6W User Manual

Edwards FireWorks FW-UL6W
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Edwards FireWorks FW-UL6W Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEdwards
ModelFireWorks FW-UL6W
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

Provides an overview of the FW-UL6W workstation and its purpose.

Description

Details the hardware platform and features of the FW-UL6W workstation.

Software Product Options

Lists available software products for FW-UL6W workstations and their descriptions.

Front Panel Features

Describes the features and components located on the front panel of the FW-UL6W.

Rear Panel Features

Details the features and components located on the rear panel of the FW-UL6W.

Internal Cable Connections

Explains the internal cable connections within the FW-UL6W workstation.

Compatible Monitors, Option Cards, and Other Accessories

Lists compatible hardware accessories for the FW-UL6W workstation.

Minimum System Configurations

Outlines the required minimum system configurations for various FireWorks applications.

Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the FW-UL6W workstation.

Chapter 2 Installation

Package Contents

Lists the items included with the FW-UL6W workstation.

Installation

Details the process of installing the FW-UL6W workstation.

Installing the FW-UL6W on a Bench

Step-by-step guide for installing the FW-UL6W on a workbench.

Installing the FW-UL6W in a Rack

Instructions for installing the FW-UL6W workstation in a rack.

Connecting AC Power

Explains how to connect the FW-UL6W workstation to AC power.

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse

Guide for connecting the keyboard and mouse to the FW-UL6W workstation.

Connecting Monitors

Instructions for connecting monitors to the FW-UL6W workstation.

Ethernet Port Connections

Details how to connect Ethernet ports on the FW-UL6W workstation.

Serial Port Connections

Explains how to connect serial devices to the FW-UL6W workstation.

Securing I/O Cable Connections

Instructions for securing I/O cable connections on the FW-UL6W workstation.

Setting up the FW-UL6W

General steps for setting up the FW-UL6W workstation after installation.

Turning on the FW-UL6W

How to power on the FW-UL6W workstation.

Logging on to the FW-UL6W

Steps for logging into the FW-UL6W workstation.

Changing the Windows User Account Passwords

Guide for changing Windows user account passwords on the FW-UL6W.

Setting up the Monitors

Instructions for configuring monitor settings for the FW-UL6W workstation.

Setting up the Monitor Touch Screens

Steps for setting up touch screen functionality for the monitors.

Connecting a PT-1S System Event Printer

How to connect a PT-1S system event printer to the FW-UL6W.

Chapter 3 FireWorks Node Connections

Introduction

Explains nodes in a FireWorks Life Safety Network.

Connecting an EST3 Control Panel

How to connect an EST3 control panel to the FW-UL6W.

Using an FW-SP4I Card Serial Port

Connects EST3 using FW-SP4I serial port.

Using an MN-COM1S

Connects EST3 using MN-COM1S.

Connecting an EST3X Control Panel

How to connect an EST3X control panel to the FW-UL6W.

Using a 3X-ETHx Card

Connects EST3X using a 3X-ETHx card.

Connecting a Bosch/Radionics D6600 Communications Receiver

How to connect a Bosch/Radionics D6600 receiver.

Setting up the Bosch/Radionics D6600 and Other Equipment

Configuration steps for D6600 and related equipment.

Connecting iO Series Control Panels

Connects iO Series control panels to FW-UL6W for monitoring.

Installing the com0com Driver

Guide for installing the com0com driver for virtual COM ports.

Connecting the OH Network Receiver to the Virtual COM Port

Connects OH Network Receiver to a virtual COM port.

Connecting the OH2000E Digital Receiver to the Virtual COM Port

Connects OH2000E digital receiver to a virtual COM port.

Connecting an FW-HSSX1 VESDA Modbus High Level Interface

Connects FW-HSSX1 VESDA interface to FW-UL6W.

Chapter 4 UL/ULC Programming Instructions

UL/ULC Programming Requirements

Details programming requirements for UL and ULC standards.

Disabling the 24-Hour Trouble Re-sound Timer

How to disable the automatic re-sounding of trouble signals.

Automatically Canceling Workstation Silence

Configuration for automatic cancellation of workstation silence.

Delaying Control Panel Local AC Power Fail Events

Adjusting the delay for posting AC power fail events.

Changing the Event Selection Method

Modifying how events are automatically selected and displayed.

Assigning User Rights to Clear All Receiver Account Events

Granting user rights to clear multiple receiver account events.

Filtering Events

Setting up filters to determine which events are displayed, printed, or saved.

Changing to Local Mode of Operation

Switching the system to local mode of operation.

Adjusting the Trouble Signal Re-sound Timer

Modifying the interval for trouble signal re-sounding.

Changing Event List Operation

Configuring how System Control handles Security events.

Changing the Color Used for Emergency Events

Customizing the color for Emergency events display.

Changing the Color Used for Supervisory Events

Customizing the color for Supervisory events display.

Changing the Color Used for Building Events

Customizing the color for Building events display.

Changing the Color Used for Trouble Events

Customizing the color for Trouble events display.

Changing the Color Used for Monitor Events

Customizing the color for Monitor events display.

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Fire Alarm Control Panel to Workstation Communication Problems

Discusses issues with communication between control panels and workstations.

Workstation Communication

Troubleshooting workstation communication issues.

EST3 or EST3X Communication

Troubleshooting communication with EST3/EST3X panels.

Workstation Hard Drive Failure

Addresses issues related to workstation hard drive failure and RAID.

Cleaning the Filter

Instructions for cleaning the air filter of the FW-UL6W.

Cleaning the Monitors

Guidance on how to clean the workstation monitors.

Appendix A System Calculations

UPS Sizing Calculations

Details the process for calculating UPS requirements.

Appendix B Agency Requirements

UL/ULC Listing Requirements

Outlines the requirements for UL and ULC listings.

FM Approval Requirements

Details the requirements for FM approval.

Appendix C Applications

Ethernet Network Application

How FireWorks communicates with panels over Ethernet.

Redundant Communication Applications

Using redundant serial connections for communication.

Redundant Serial Communications

Using two serial ports for redundant communication.

Redundant Ethernet Communication Application

Using two TCP/IP ports for redundant Ethernet communication.

Passing Commands Between Control Panels

How FireWorks passes commands between control panels.

Security Applications

UL/ULC listed security applications for EST3 systems.

Fire Applications

UL listed fire applications for all systems.

Firefighter Smoke Control Station (FSCS)

Configuring FW-UL6W as a Firefighter Smoke Control Station.

Building System Information Unit (BSIU)

Configuring FW-UL6W as a Building System Information Unit.

Appendix D Lantronix CPR Manager

Introduction

Introduces Lantronix CPR Manager for serial device communication.

Installing CPR Manager

Step-by-step guide for installing Lantronix CPR Manager.

Creating the Lantronix CPR Port

Process for creating a virtual COM port using Lantronix CPR Manager.

Configuring the FireWorks COM Port

How to configure FW COM port with Lantronix CPR Manager.

Testing the Connection

Verifying the connection of the configured COM port.