Simplex 4100ES - Software Modes; Figure 9-1. Service and Diagnostic Interface; Figure 9-2. Data Transfer Interface

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Chapter 9 PC Software Connections
Software Modes
Software Modes There are three basic software modes that the service port or service modem can be used to
connect to:
• Service and Diagnostics Mode
• Data Transfer Interface Mode
• Master Bootloader Interface Mode
Each mode is described below.
Service and Diagnostics Mode:
This is the default functionality when a PC is connected to the FACP. On a PC, this mode
provides application startup messages, an ASCII interface to a UI command set for diagnostics,
and event reporting. A pre-configured terminal emulator is part of the 4100ES software and
can be launched from the programmer. The connection to a PC is made either through the serial
port, through the service modem, or through the Ethernet port.
Figure 9-1. Service and Diagnostic Interface
Data Transfer Interface Mode:
In this mode, the ES Panel Programmer is enabled. This allows for slave downloading, as well
as downloading a configuration and audio messages to the FACP, and uploading a configura-
tion or history log from the FACP. Connection to a PC is made through the serial port, through
the service modem or through the Ethernet port.
Figure 9-2. Data Transfer Interface
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Laptop/PC running
terminal emulation software
4100 Panel (with CPU modem card)
running application
serial download
cable
Modem
Laptop/PC running
terminal emulation software
Option 1 Option 2
Laptop/PC running
Programmer software
4100 Panel (with CPU modem card)
running application
serial download
cable
Modem
Laptop/PC running
Programmer software
Option 1 Option 2