Protec 6100 - Connecting the 6100 to a PC; Restarting the 6100

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7.29 Connecting the 6100 to a PC
The CONNECT TO PC USING USB menu allows the engineer to connect the 6100 to a PC in order
download panel firmware or update and backup the site specific settings. Consult the 6100
Programming Manual for further details.
Before entering this menu ensure that suitable software and drivers are loaded on the
PC and that the USB cable is connected from the 6100 panel to the PC.
When the 6100 is connected to the PC it WILL NOT operate as a fire alarm panel and
the power to the loop circuits is removed.
When the USB cable is unplugged the 6100 will automatically reset.
Connect a PC to the 6100 using the USB connection.
Press the
¿
key at the CONNECT TO PC USING USB menu, the 6100 will display a warning screen
( illustrated in figure 7.27 ).
Press the
¿
key to connect to the connected PC.
Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► keys to return to the main menu without connecting to the PC.
Figure 7.27 Connect to PC using USB warning display
Figure 7.28 Display shown when the 6100 is connected to the PC
7.30 Restarting the 6100
The RESTART SYSTEM menu function allows the engineer to fully reset the 6100. All loop devices
will be re-programmed and re-initialised and any faults will be regenerated.
Figure 7.29 Restart System menu option
Warning
System cannot detect
Fires in this mode
Continue ?
Connected to pc
warning
system can not
detect fires
Main menu
Restart system