Hochiki FIRElink-100 - Manual (Page 9)

FIRElink-100 – Installation Manual Page 9 of 40
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1.4 Programming the Detector
The FIRElink-100 may be programmed from a PC when connected to the detector via a standard 9-pin
serial lead connected to the serial port of the computer and the 9 way socket at the base of the detector
(see section 4.4 “Connecting to a PC” page 31). In order to do this, it is necessary to install the remote
control software onto the computer. A copy of the remote control software is contained on a floppy disk
supplied with each detector. Install the software in accordance with the on-screen instructions. To open
the software, select Start > Programs > Hochiki > Remote 3.0
Access the drop-down list to the right hand side of the toolbar. This defaults to “Detector 001”. Scroll
down this list to select the detector number corresponding to the connected detector’s address number if
the address is other then the factory default setting of 1 (see section “Setting the Detector Address” on
page 28).
The programmable functions are all accessed though the Options > Detector settings submenu or by
clicking on the detector button on remote software toolbar as indicated below:
The following screen is displayed:
This window contains all the programmable functions for the FIRElink-100. To amend one of the
programmable functions, go to the relevant tab, make the change and then click OK. This will save the
change to the detector’s internal firmware.
A list and explanation of the various functions is given below, with the functions grouped by the tab under
which they appear.
1.5 Time and Date Tab
It is important that the time and date be set up correctly on the controller’s internal calendar/clock
because it uses this information to store events in the event log. See section 5 “Event Log” on page 32
for more details. Unless specially ordered, units are supplied with the correct setting for UK time. This is