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ESSER Panels Connecting to the Panels
C.4 ESSER Panels
If Inventory Synchronization and events are required, use both the RS-232 and RS-485
connection. Refer to the To Use an RS-232 Connection for Inventory Synchronization and
To Use an RS-485 Connection section.
If only events are required, use either the RS-232 or RS-485 connection. Refer to the To
Use an RS-485 Connection or To Use an RS232 Connection for Events section.
C.4.1 Connection Options
The CLSS Gateway mainboard operates only with the ESSER fire alarm control panels as
listed in the table below:
Table C.2: ESSER Panel Connection Options
Minimum Required Versions
ESCOM panel: 02.06.011
FlexES panel: 4.07R001
IQ8 panel: 03.13R000
CGW-MB: 3.1.4.78
Fire Alarm Panel Models RS-485 UART/TTL RS-232 USB
ESCOM
No No Yes No
FlexES Control
Yes No Yes
1
1 Use a TTY-RS-232 converter (764856)
No
IQ8Control C
Yes
2
2 Use the RS-485 module (784871) along with SEI-2 Card (Serial Essernet®
Interface) (784850)
No Yes
1 or 3
3 Use the RS-232 module (772386) along with SEI Card (Serial Essernet®
Interface) (784856)
No
IQ8Control M
Yes
2
No Yes
1 or 3
No