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Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator
2.1.1 Inserting the CodeMeter Key
The CodeMeter key is a USB flash drive that controls access to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
• Insert your CodeMeter key into the computer.
The CodeMeter icon in the Windows system tray (the lower right-hand corner of the
screen) turns blue.
Figure 1 Connected CodeMeter key
If the CodeMeter key is not connected, the icon is grey.
Figure 2 Disconnected CodeMeter key
2.1.2 Connecting the Computer
To connect the computer to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
1. Connect the RS-232 cable or the USB cable to the UIMA cable.
2. Connect the 10-pin head of the UIMA cable to the last CPU in the CPU chain that starts
from the main board.
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable or the USB cable to the computer.
4. Start the Configurator.
The Configurator prompts you for your PIN.
5. Type your four digit PIN.
Figure 3 Security Key Logon
If you are using an RS-232 cable with a serial port to connect the FACP and the
computer, then follow these steps:
a. In the Configurator, click File > User Preferences.
b. In the Serial Port pulldown menu, select the port that the RS-232 uses to connect to
the computer.
c. Click OK.
6. Click Panel > Connect.
You are now connected to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
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