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Introduction
You can program the system from the control panel (user
interface) or from a computer, using the Fireclass Console.
This section describes how to program the system from a
computer. If you intend to program the system from the
control panel, refer to the Programming from the panel
chapter in the corresponding Installation manual. To
manage and program the FC503 and FC506 control
panels using a computer, you must install the Fireclass
Console on the computer.
Installation
Complete the following steps to install the Fireclass
Console application:
1. Run the installer program FCConsole-v1.xx.xx.x-
Setup.exe (.xx.xx.x indicates the program version).
2. Follow the required steps.
Note: Download the latest version of Fireclass Console
from the Fireclass website.
Note: When the Fireclass Console starts for the first time,
it will prompt you to select a country. To confirm, select
and press the check button.
Select language
Select the Fireclass Console language from the list of
languages provided. To select the application language,
follow these steps:
1. Run the Fireclass Console application.
2. Select Tools from the Main window.
3. Select Language from the drop down menu.
4. Select a language from the Language list.
Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the PCLink cable
Software window appearance
To modify the appearance of the Fireclass Console
window, select Tools from the Main window and select
Skin.
Control panel connections
When using the Supervisory, Management, Downloading
and Log Management functions, you must connect the
control panel to your computer in local communication
(RS232/USB) or remote by PSTN line, LAN.
Connecting the control panel locally
Connect the control panel’s PCLink connector (see Figure
2, item 11, Installation manual) to one of the computer’s
serial ports using the PCLink cable (accessory item, see
Figure 1). Alternatively, use the control panel’s USB socket
(see Figure 3, item 5, Installation manual) and a USB
cable (Type A-A) or the USB cable USB5M (508.032.037)
(Length 5m).
Connecting the control panel remotely
Install the FC500IP board, as described in the paragraph
Installing the FC500IP board on page 27 of the
Installation manual.
If you do not connect the control panel to your computer,
the warning Response from Panel Timed! will display. If
the serial port for the local communication is invalid, the
warning Cannot open serial port will display.
RS-232 Female connector, solder side
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