Panel and repeater
firmware upgrade quick
guide
Upgrading firmware
using FireClass FC500
(FC501_FC503_FC506) Console
software
1. Connect the communication cable of choice
(either PC - LINK or USB).
2. If you are using a USB cable, insert the USB
cable into the PC host port and install the USB
driver when asked.
3. Find the correct drivers in the FireClass FC500
(FC501_FC503_FC506) Console Software
installation directory: C:\Program Files
\FireClass\FireClass_FC500_Console\Drv.
Note:
- For 32 bit Windows
TM
, use the X86
version.
- For 64 bit Windows
TM
, use the X64
version.
- Windows may show a driver
security warning. In this case,
continue with the installation
procedure.
4. Proceed to the FireClass FC500
(FC501_FC503_FC506) Console software main
screen, select the Communication tab and
the channel you will use: RS232 (COMx) or
USB (USBx).
Figure 42: Selecting a channel
5. Proceed to the FireClass FC500
(FC501_FC503_FC506) Console software main
screen and select the Firmware Update tab.
6. Select Browse and load the .BIN packet
containing the FW (firmware).
7. The software scans the packet and then
shows the FW versions read on file and those
detected on the connected panel.
Figure 43: Scanning for firmware versions
8. Select the FW for updating and click the Start
flash button, as seen in Figure 41.
9. Wait until all the firmware files have been
updated (you will receive a confirmation
notice from the software).
Note:
- You may receive a fault warning
during the aux controller or the
PTSN communicator updates.
- When all FW update related faults
are automatically restored, the
system is considered fully operative
again.
10. Verify that the FW version running is the
updated version on the Panel tab.
Upgrading firmware using the
USB pen drive
1. Access the updated firmware packet from the
FireClass website; the correct file name has
the ‘FWxxyyzzBIN’ format.
Note: Ensure that file name for upgrading
FW for FC503/FC506 panels is in the
following format :
FC503 and FC506 Addressable Fire Control Panels 81
Johnson Controls - CONFIDENTIAL
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