FW-UL6W FireWorks

Workstation Installation Manual

P/N 3102213-EN • REV 03 • ISS 04AUG15

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Version

This document applies to FireWorks version 8.1.

FCC compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Contact information

For contact information, see www.edwardsfiresafety.com.

 Appendix A System calculations 39
Content UPS sizing calculations 40

Appendix B Agency requirements 43

Important information ii UL/ULC listing requirements 44
FM approval requirements 45
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Appendix C Applications 47
Introduction 2
Description 2 Ethernet network application 48
Compatible monitors, option cards, and other Redundant communication applications 48
Passing commands between control panels 49
accessories 6
Minimum system configurations 6 Security applications 50
Specifications 7 Fire applications 50

Appendix D Lantronix CPR Manager 51

Chapter 2 Installation 9
Package contents 10 Introduction 52
Installation 10 Installing CPR Manager 52
Creating the Lantronix CPR port 52
Setting up the FW-UL6W 13
Connecting a PT-1S system event printer 18
Index 55
Chapter 3 FireWorks node connections 19
Introduction 20
Connecting an EST3 control panel 20
Connecting an EST3X control panel 22
Connecting a Bosch/Radionics D6600 Communications
Receiver 22
Connecting iO64 and iO500 control panels 25
Connecting an FW-HSSX1 VESDA Modbus High Level
Interface 26

Chapter 4 UL 864 programming instructions 29

UL 864 programming requirements 30
Disabling the 24-hour trouble re-sound timer 31
Automatically canceling workstation silence 31
Delaying control panel local AC power fail events 31
Changing the event selection method 32
Assigning user rights to clear all receiver account
events 32
Filtering events 32
Changing to local mode of operation 33
Adjusting the trouble signal re-sound timer 33

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and maintenance 35

Fire alarm control panel to workstation communication
problems 36
Workstation hard drive failure 36
Cleaning the filter 37
Cleaning the monitors 37

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 • NFPA 12B Standard on Halogenated Fire
Important information Extinguishing Agent Systems Halon 1211
• NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Regulatory information Systems, 2013 edition

The FW-UL6W has been investigated against, and found • NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems
to be in compliance with, the following standards: for Fire Protection, 2012 edition

• CAN/ULC-S303-M91 Standard for Local Burglar • NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-
Alarm Units and Systems, 1st edition Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems,
2011 edition
• CAN/ULC-S527-99 Standard for Control Units for
Fire Alarm Systems, 2nd edition • NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing
Systems, 2013 edition
• CAN/ULC-S559-04 Standard for Equipment for Fire
Signal Receiving Centres and Systems, 1st edition • NFPA 17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing
Systems, 2013 edition
• CSA C22.1-12 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
• NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
• UL 365 Standard for Police Station Connected
Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, 4th edition • NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Signaling Code

• UL 609 Standard for Local Burglar Alarm Units and • NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire
Systems, 11th edition Extinguishing Systems, 2012 edition

• UL 636 Standard for Holdup Alarm Units and • FM 3010 Approval Standard for Fire Alarm Signaling
Systems, 10th edition Systems, 2010 edition

• UL 864 Standard for Control Units and Accessories

for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition UL 2572 security and data protection
• UL 1076 Standard for Proprietary Burglar Alarm For UL 2572 first edition applications only:
Units and Systems, 5th edition
• Approved Security Function for FIPS PUB 140-2: No
• UL 1610 Standard for Central-Station Burglar-Alarm encryption employed
Units, 3rd edition
• Communication Security: Level 1
• UL 1635 Standard for Digital Alarm Communicator
• Stored Data Security: Level 0
System Units, 3rd edition
• Access Control Security: Level 2
• UL 2017 Standard for General-Purpose Signaling
Devices and Systems, 2nd edition • Physical Security: Level 1
• UL 2572 Standard for Mass Notification Systems, • Audit Control: Not provided
1st edition
• NFPA 11 Standard for Low-Expansion Foam Industry Canada information
Systems, 2010 edition
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
• NFPA 11A Standard for Medium- and High- This certification means that the equipment meets
Expansion Foam Systems, 2010 edition certain telecommunications network protective,
• NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing operational, and safety requirements. Industry Canada
Systems, 2011 edition does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
• NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire
Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition Before installing this equipment, users should ensure
that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of
the local telecommunications company. The equipment

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must also be installed using an acceptable method of Advisory messages
connection. The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent Advisory messages alert you to conditions or practices
degradation of service in some situations. that can cause unwanted results. The advisory
messages used in this document are shown and
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an described below.
authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by
the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user WARNING: Warning messages advise you of hazards
to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give that could result in injury or loss of life. They tell you
the telecommunications company cause to request the which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the
user disconnect the equipment. injury or loss of life.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the
electrical ground connections of the power utility, Caution: Caution messages advise you of possible
telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, equipment damage. They tell you which actions to take
if present, are connected together. This precaution may or to avoid in order to prevent the damage.
be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such Note: Note messages advise you of the possible loss of
connections themselves, but should contact the time or effort. They describe how to avoid the loss.
appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, Notes are also used to point out important information
as appropriate. that you should read.

Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in
no event will UTC be liable for any lost profits or
business opportunities, loss of use, business
interruption, loss of data, or any other indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages under any theory
of liability, whether based in contract, tort, negligence,
product liability, or otherwise. Because some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
liability for consequential or incidental damages the
preceding limitation may not apply to you. In any event
the total liability of UTC shall not exceed the purchase
price of the product. The foregoing limitation will apply to
the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,
regardless of whether UTC has been advised of the
possibility of such damages and regardless of whether
any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable
codes, and the instructions of the authority having
jurisdiction is mandatory.
While every precaution has been taken during the
preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its
contents, UTC assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions.

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Chapter 1
Introduction

Summary
This chapter provides a brief introduction to the
FW-UL6W workstation.

Content
Introduction 2
Description 2
Software product options 3
Front panel features 3
Rear panel features 4
Internal cable connections 4
Compatible monitors, option cards, and other
accessories 6
Minimum system configurations 6
Specifications 7

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Introduction The FW-UL6W is suitable for use as:

• A workstation in a FireWorks stand-alone life safety
This manual provides instructions for installing an network
FW-UL6W FireWorks workstation. It is intended for
• A client workstation in a FireWorks nonredundant life
authorized and product-certified distributors who are
safety network
responsible for the installation of fire alarm equipment
and are already familiar with multiplex fire alarm systems • A client or witness server in a FireWorks redundant
and the relevant codes and standards. life safety network
This document does not provide instructions for installing • The communication transmission medium between
or using the FireWorks graphical command interface VESDA detectors and EST3/EST3X life safety
software, or for programming a FireWorks life safety systems. For releasing service applications, the
system. FW-UL6W may not control, manipulate, or display
any releasing device service features.

Figure 2: Typical stand-alone life safety network

Description
The FW-UL6W provides the hardware platform for a
FireWorks life safety system. See Figure 1.

Figure 1: FW-UL6W FireWorks workstation

(1) FW-UL6W (3) FireWorks nodes (125 max.)

(2) System event printer (4) FireWorks remote clients
(if required) (15 max.)

Figure 3: Typical nonredundant life safety network

The FW-UL6W uses a hardware RAID 1 hard drive array

consisting of two separate hard drives. Both hard drives
store the same data. If one drive fails, the other drive
continues to operate with all of the data intact.

(1) FW-UL6S (4) FireWorks nodes (125 max.)

(2) System event printer (if (5) FireWorks remote clients
required) (15 max.)
(3) FW-UL6W client
workstations (50 max.)

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Figure 4: Typical redundant life safety network Product Description

FW-10S [3] Display system information on up to 15 remote

computers connected to the Ethernet network. You
must activate FW-1S and FW-4S before you can
activate FW-10S.

FW-HSSD5 Allows up to five FW-HSSX1 (VESDA) node

connections.

FW-HSSD20 Allows up to 20 FW-HSSX1 (VESDA) node

connections.

FW-FAST Automatically populate device maps with device

information from AutoCAD files.

FW-NCZZFP [4] Optional client workstation software for

nonredundant network systems (50 clients max.).

FW-RCZZFP [4] Optional client workstation software for redundant

(1) FW-UL6S (primary server) (5) FW-UL6W client network systems (50 clients max.).
(2) System event printer (if workstations (50 max.)
required) (6) FireWorks nodes (125 max.) [1] UL Listed when installed on an FW-UL6W workstation.
(3) FW-UL6S (backup server) (7) FireWorks remote clients [2] Not UL Listed.
(4) FW-UL6W (witness server) (15 max.) [3] The software installed on the FireWorks workstation and installed
on the remote computer must be the same version number.
[4] ZZ equals the number of clients supported.
Software product options
Table 1 lists the software products that you can install on
FW-UL6W workstations. Software products are ordered
Front panel features
and installed separately. Figure 5 shows the features found on the front panel of
the FW-UL6W.
Access to the software products is controlled by a
software key that has been activated with your personal
initialization numbers (PINs). Figure 5: Front panel features

Table 1: FireWorks software product descriptions

Product Description

FW-CGSUL [1] Stand-alone workstation with command and

common control features.

FW-CGS [2] Stand-alone workstation identical to FW-CGSUL

except without command and common control
features.

FW-DARCOM Digital alarm receiver software for displaying

Contact ID or SIA 4/2 formatted events from any fire
alarm or security control panel. Requires a
compatible digital alarm communicator receiver (1) ON/OFF key switch (5) Empty drive bays
(DACR). (2) USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2X) (6) Filter assembly
(3) Status LEDs (see Table 2 on (7) Fan 2
FW-IPMON1000 Digital alarm receiver software for displaying
page 4) (8) Fan 1
Contact ID formatted events from up to 1,000 iO
(4) Optical drive
series fire alarm control panels.

FW-1S [3] Display system information on one remote client

computer connected to the Ethernet network.

FW-4S [3] Display system information on up to five remote

computers connected to the Ethernet network. You
must activate FW-1S before you can activate FW-
4S.

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Table 2: Status LED descriptions

Internal cable connections
LED Description
Figure 8 and Figure 9 list the cable connections inside
Indicates the workstation is on
the FW-UL6W.
For additional information, see PCWD6 FireWorks
Indicates hard drive activity Replacement Watchdog Card Installation Sheet
(P/N 3102219-EN).
Indicates internal faults reported by the PCWD6
watchdog card Figure 8: PCWD6 cable connections

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Fan 8
Rear panel features JP6
JP8
X2 (PWR)
Fan 7

S1 Fan 6
Figure 6 shows the features found on the rear panel of
the FW-UL6W. X5 Fan 5

(5)
JP5 Fan 4
ISP1
JP9
Figure 6: Rear panel features Fan 3

JP10 Fan 2
COM PORT
JP11 Fan 1

(7) (6)

(1) Not used (5) Fan cable connections (see

(2) Not used (2X) Table 3)
(3) From front panel Trouble (6) No connection
LED (7) From motherboard COM3
(4) From power supply connector (see Figure 9)

(1) Fan 3 (4) I/O panel (see Figure 7)

(2) PCI expansion card slots (5) Power supply Table 3: FW-UL6W PCWD6 cable connections
(3) Not used
PCWD6 FW-UL6W Switch setting

Fan 8 Power supply fan S1-8: ON

Figure 7: FW-UL6W I/O panel Fan 7 Not used S1-7: OFF

Fan 6 Not used S1-6: OFF

Fan 5 CPU fan S1-5: ON

Fan 4 Not used S1-4: OFF

Fan 3 Rear fan S1-3: ON

Fan 2 Front right fan S1-2: ON

Fan 1 Front left fan S1-1: ON

(1) Not used (7) Not used

(2) Not used (2X) (8) Not used
(3) DVI-I video port (9) USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports (4X)
(4) RJ-45 Ethernet port (LAN 2) (10) HDMI video port
(5) RJ-45 Ethernet port (LAN 1) (11) USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2X)
(6) Not used

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Figure 9: FW-UL6W motherboard cable connections

(1) From power supply (7) From front panel USB ports
(2) Memory slots (32 GB installed) (8) From front panel Power LED
(3) From PCWD6 COM PORT connector (9) From front panel ON/OFF key switch
(4) From power supply (10) From front panel Hard Drive LED
(5) From Drive 0 (11) Expansion slots for option cards
(6) From Drive 1 (12) PCWD6 card slot (PCWD6 card installed)

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Compatible monitors, option Model Description

BP1 Blank plate, 1.75 × 19 in. (requires one EIA

cards, and other accessories panel space)

BP2 Blank plate, 3.50 × 19 in. (requires two EIA

Table 4 and Table 5 list the compatible monitors, option panel spaces)
cards, and other accessories that you can use with the
BP3 Blank plate, 5.25 × 19 in. (requires three EIA
FW-UL6W. panel space)

Table 4: Workstation accessories

Model Description

FW-19LCDWTS 19-inch widescreen LCD monitor with a base,

a capacitive USB touch screen, and built-in
Minimum system
speakers configurations
FW-22LCDWTS 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor with a base,
a capacitive USB touch screen, and built-in
speakers Proprietary Fire/Security
PCWD6 Replacement watchdog card Note: Security listings include UL 365, UL 636, UL 1076,
FW-SP4I Four-port, optically-isolated serial card and UL 1610.
FW-UL6CC1 Rear panel cable cover • FW-UL6W with PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
FW-UL6SSSD500GB Replacement blank solid state hard drive for
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
FW-UL6 workstations/servers • PT-1S system event printer (if required)
FW-FILTER Replacement filter
Proprietary Fire
PT-1S System event printer
• FW-UL6W with PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
MN-COM1S RS-232 to Ethernet interface module
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
MN-FVPN VoIP encoder/decoder module • PT-1S system event printer (if required)
MN-NETRLY4 Network relay module • Radionics/Bosch D6600 (one per workstation)
MN-TK10 10-position, 4-pole DIN rail terminal block
Central Station Security
MN-FNS4C2F3 Ethernet switch, four copper connections and
two fiber optic connections • FW-UL6W with PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
MN-FNS8C2F3 Ethernet switch, eight copper connections • UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
and two fiber optic connections • PT-1S system event printer
MN-FNS18C8F3 Ethernet switch, 16 copper connections and
two fiber optic connections Local Security
Bosch D6600 Digital alarm communicator receiver • FW-UL6W with PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
FW-HSSX1 VESDA Modbus High Level Interface • UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer (if required)
MFC-A Accessory enclosure

Central Station Receiving

Table 5: Rack mounting accessories
• FW-UL6W with PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
Model Description • UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
RKU-61-24B 19-inch rack mount enclosure, black, 35 EIA • PT-1S system event printer (if required)
panel spaces • Radionics/Bosch D6600 (one per workstation)
FW-19LCDWRACK Rack mount kit for 19-inch widescreen LCD
monitors

FW-RACKKB Keyboard rack mount kit (requires two EIA

panel spaces)

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Emergency Signaling
• FW-UL6W with PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer (if required)
• Radionics/Bosch D6600 (one per workstation)

Specifications
Operating system Windows 7 Professional SP1, 64-bit

Processor Intel Core i7

Memory 32 GB (not expandable)

Hard drive 500 GB (unformatted)

Optical drives 1

Video ports 2 (1 HDMI, 1 DVI-I)

Universal Serial Bus

Ports (USB) ports
Front 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Rear 4 USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports
2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

Ethernet ports 2 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45

Serial ports [1] 8 (optically isolated)

Watchdog card PCWD6

ON/OFF key switch Yes

Status LEDs Yes

Power 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 A

Dimensions (W × H × D) [2] 17.0 × 7.0 × 22.7 in.

(43.2 × 17.8 × 57.7 cm)

Operating environment
Temperature 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Relative humidity 0 to 93% noncondensing

[1] Requires two FW-SP4I cards, ordered separately. Each FW-SP4I

card provides four serial ports.

[2] Add 5.5 in. (14.0 cm) to the depth if an FW-UL6CC1 is installed.

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Installation

Summary
This chapter provides instructions for installing your
FW-UL6W.

Content
Package contents 10
Installation 10
Installing the workstation on a bench 10
Installing the FW-UL6W in a rack 10
Connecting AC power 10
Connecting the keyboard and mouse 12
Connecting monitors 12
Ethernet port connections 12
Serial port connections 12
Securing I/O cable connections 13
Setting up the FW-UL6W 13
Turning on the FW-UL6W 13
Logging on to the FW-UL6W 13
Changing the Windows user account passwords 14
Setting up the monitors 15
Setting up the monitor touch screens 16
Connecting a PT-1S system event printer 18

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Figure 10: Typical bench installation

Package contents
The following items are included with the FW-UL6W:
• Standard North American power cord
(NEMA 5-15P to IEC 320 C13)
• Other power cord types are purchased locally
• UL 1449 Listed Type 2 SPD
• Keyboard and mouse
• HDMI to DVI-I adapter cable
• Motherboard driver CD
• Windows 7 media DVD and Certificate of
Authenticity sticker
• Two barrel keys

Installing the FW-UL6W in a rack

Installation To install the FW-UL6W in a rack you need the
equipment listed in Table 5 on page 6.
Install the FW-UL6W in accordance with applicable Rack-mount installations do not require an FW-UL6CC1.
national and local codes, ordinances, and regulations. The rack must be dedicated to the FW-UL6W. No other
equipment may be installed in the rack.
Installing the workstation on a bench
To install the FW-UL6W on a bench you need the Connecting AC power
following equipment: The FW-UL6W requires a permanent connection to a
• A workbench that provides adequate working space dedicated fire alarm branch-circuit supply by way of a UL
for the FW-UL6W, monitors, keyboard, and mouse 1481 Listed uninterruptible power supply (UPS). In
(see Figure 10) addition, you must install a UL 1449 Listed Type 2 surge
protection device at the AC power junction box. See
• An FW-UL6CC1 cable cover Figure 11 and Figure 13.
Position the workbench far enough from walls and other
obstacles in order to allow air to move freely around the WARNING: Electrocution hazard. Make sure that all
workstation, and within 3 to 5 ft. (92 to 152 cm) of a power sources are disconnected and remain
power junction box. disconnected. Use accepted lockout/tagout practices.

For ECS/MNS (emergency signaling) applications the

FW-UL6W must be in the same room as the EST3 To connect AC power:
control panel and positioned so both can be viewed at 1. Mount the surge protective device (SPD) on the AC
the same time. power junction box.
2. Cut the plug end off of the AC power cord, and then
pull the power cord through the conduit into the
junction box.
There must be 3 to 5 ft. (92 to 152 cm) of cable
between the SPD and the workstation.

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3. Connect the line (BK), neutral (WH), and ground Figure 12: AC power connection
(GN) wires together. See Figure 11.
Strip the wires about 1/4-inch and use appropriately
sized, UL approved fasteners to connect the wires.
4. Using a ground pigtail, connect the ground wires to
the junction box. Make the ground pigtail from the
SPD to the junction box as short as possible.
5. Plug the AC power cord connector into the power
supply. See Figure 12.

Figure 11: SPD wiring diagram

(1) Permanent connection to a dedicated fire alarm branch-circuit

supply by way of a UL 1481 Listed UPS. Enclose in conduit or
equivalent protection against mechanical injury.

(1) Dedicated fire alarm branch-circuit supply from UL 1481 Listed

UPS
(2) UL 1449 Listed Type 2 SPD (supplied with the FW-UL6W)
(3) Junction box
(4) AC power cord in conduit
(5) 3 to 5 ft. (92 to 152 cm)
(6) Ground pigtail tied to the junction box

Figure 13: AC power connection using the FW-UL6CC1

(1) FW-UL6W (6) Permanent connection to a dedicated fire alarm branch-circuit

(2) AC power cord supply by way of a UL 1481 Listed UPS
(3) FW-UL6W power cover. For details, see FW-UL6CC1 Cable Cover (7) Junction box
Installation Sheet (P/N 3102212-EN) (8) FW-UL6CC1 cable tray
(4) Conduit
(5) UL 1449 Listed Type 2 SPD (supplied with the FW-UL6W)

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Connecting the keyboard and mouse Ethernet port connections

Connect the keyboard and the mouse to the USB ports. The FW-UL6W provides two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
See Figure 14. ports for making local area network connections. See
Figure 16.
Figure 14: Keyboard and mouse connections
Figure 16: Ethernet port connections

(1) Limit connections to the same room, and within 8 ft. (2.4 m). (1) UL 2572 Communication Security Level 1.
(2) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better. Limit connection to
the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for
Connecting monitors ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against
mechanical injury.
Connect monitors to either of the video ports on the back
of the FW-UL6W. See Figure 15.
Serial port connections
Use the DVI-I cable supplied with the monitor or use the
HDMI adapter cable supplied with the workstation. Connect compatible serial devices to the FW-SP4I card
serial ports. See Figure 17. Do not use the DB-9 serial
Dual monitor systems may require additional setup. See
port connectors on the I/O panel on the back of the
“Setting up the monitors” on page 15.
workstation.

Figure 15: Monitor connections

Note: Serial port connections require one or two
FW-SP4I cards. For installation instructions, see
FW-SP4I Serial Port Expander Card Installation Sheet
(P/N 3100897-EN).

(1) Limit connections to the same room, and within 8 ft. (2.4 m).

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Figure 17: Serial port connections

Setting up the FW-UL6W
The general steps for setting up an FW-UL6W are:
1. Turn on the FW-UL6W.
2. Log on to the FW-UL6W.
3. Change the Windows user account passwords.
4. Set up the monitors.
5. Set up the monitor touch screens.
Details of each step are given below.

(1) UL 2572 Communication Security Level 0.

(2) RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter cable supplied with the FW-SP4I card.
Turning on the FW-UL6W
Limit connection to the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or
59 ft. (18 m) for ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent
To turn on the FW-UL6W, insert the barrel key into the
protection against mechanical injury. ON/OFF switch, and then momentarily turn the key to
the right until the Power LED lights.

Securing I/O cable connections

Logging on to the FW-UL6W
Use nylon cable ties to secure the I/O cable connections
to the FW-UL6CC1 cable tray. See Figure 18. The FW-UL6W is preconfigured with the Windows user
accounts described below.
For installation instructions, see FW-UL6CC1 Cable
Cover Installation Sheet (P/N 3102212-EN). Administrator: A system administrator account that
allows users to install software and shut down the
Typically, only USB cables and HDMI cables need to be
Windows operating system, but does not allow them to
secured. The power cord and the Ethernet cables are
change the account password.
enclosed in conduit, and the DVI-I cable is secured with
captive screws. Note: UL requirements prohibit installing third party
applications on the FW-UL6W workstation.
Figure 18: Securing I/O cable connections Maintenance: A standard user account that allows
users to shut down the Windows operating system, but
does not allow them to install software or change the
account password.
User: A standard user account that does not allow users
to install software, shut down the Windows operating
system, or change the account password.
EstSupport: A special administrator account used by
the Edwards technical support team. Do not change the
password or any other properties for this account.
Each user account is password protected. Table 6 lists
the default passwords.

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Table 6: Windows user account default passwords 5. Click OK, and then close the Computer
User account name Password Management window.
Administrator ESTFW 6. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, and then click Change
Maintenance Admin Password.
USER USER 7. In the Old Password box, type the current password.
EstSupport Reserved for technical support use only 8. In the New Password box, type the new password.
Note: User account names and passwords are case sensitive. 9. In the Confirm New Password box, type the new
password again.
To log on to the FW-UL6W: 10. Press Enter.
1. In the User Name box, type the user account name.
Changing other user account passwords
2. In the Password box, type the user account
The system administrator can change other user
password.
account passwords without allowing them to change
3. Press Enter. their own account passwords.

To change the other user account passwords:

Changing the Windows user account
passwords 1. Log on to the Administrator user account.
2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Requiring a user to enter their name and password is an
important part of securing your workstation. 3. Change the View By option to Large Icons, and then
click User Accounts.
Consult your local IT professional if you have stricter
requirements for managing user accounts than those 4. On the main User Accounts page, click Manage
discussed here. We recommend that you at least Another Account.
change the Administrator account password.
5. Click the account whose password you want to
Note: By default, users are not allowed to change their change, and then click Change the Password.
user account passwords, not even the system
6. In the New Password box, type the new password
administrator.
for the account.
Changing the Administrator account password 7. In the Confirm New Password box, type the new
password again.
You must first change the Administrator user account
properties to allow changing passwords before you can 8. Click Change Password.
change the Administrator user account password.
Allowing others change their own user account
To change the Administrator account password: passwords
1. Log on to the Administrator user account. The system administrator can allow others to change
their own user account passwords.
2. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click
Manage.
To allow users to change their own password:
3. In the Computer Management navigation pane,
1. Log on to the Administrator user account.
double-click Local Users and Groups, and then click
the Users folder. 2. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click
Manage.
4. Double-click Administrator, and then on the General
tab, clear the User Cannot Change Password check
box.

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3. In the Computer Management navigation pane, • Extends the Windows desktop across both monitors
double-click Local Users and Groups, and then click with the first monitor as the primary desktop and
the Users folder. second monitor as the extended desktop
4. For each user account, double-click the user name, Typically, when you extend the Windows desktop across
and then on the General tab, clear the User Cannot two monitors, the monitors are the same size, and they
Change Password check box. are placed next to each other with the primary desktop
on the left and the extended desktop on the right. See
5. Click OK, and then close the Computer
Figure 19.
Management window.
The next time a user logs on to their account, they can Figure 19: Typical dual monitor setup
change their password by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete,
and then clicking Change Password. Afterwards, the
system administrator can prevent them from changing it
again by selecting the User Cannot Change Password
option.

Setting up the monitors

FW-UL6W workstations support the use of one or two
monitors. In dual monitor systems, you can use monitors To identify the displays:
that are the same size or you can use monitors that are 1. Right-click the Windows desktop.
different sizes.
2. Click Screen Resolution.
When you power up the FW-UL6W workstation, the Intel
HD graphics driver automatically sets your monitors for 3. On the Screen Resolution page, click Identify.
their optimal resolution. See Table 7. If the monitors are not in the left-right order shown above
and you cannot easily move them or change the cabling,
Table 7: Monitor optimal resolutions you can use the Intel graphics options to change their
Monitor Resolution
display order.

FW-19LCDWTS 1440 × 900 To change the display order:

FW-22LCDWTS 1680 × 1050
1. Right-click the Windows desktop.
FW-42LCDWTS 1920 × 1080
2. Point to Graphics Options, Output To, Extended
Desktop, and then click the unchecked option.
Single monitor systems
When you extend the Windows desktop from a smaller
There is nothing to set up on single monitor systems.
monitor to a larger monitor, the extended desktop does
not fill the screen of the larger monitor. See Figure 20.
Extending the desktop on dual monitor systems
On dual monitor systems, you can extend the Windows
desktop across both monitors. When you power up a
dual monitor system, the Intel HD graphics driver
automatically:
• Identifies the monitor connected to the DVI-I port as
the first monitor (Digital Display)
• Identifies the monitor connected to the HDMI port as
the second monitor (Digital Display 2)

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Figure 20: Extending the desktop to a larger monitor Cloning displays on dual monitor systems
Cloning displays places the Windows desktop on both
monitors. See Figure 23.
If you are using two different size monitors, the Intel HD
graphics driver automatically sets the resolution of both
monitors to the optimal resolution of the smaller monitor.

Figure 23: Cloned displays

When you extend the Windows desktop from a larger
monitor to a smaller monitor, the smaller monitor does
not display the entire extended desktop. See Figure 21.

Figure 21: Extending the desktop to a smaller monitor

To clone your displays:

1. Right-click the Windows desktop.
2. Point to Graphics Options, Output To, Clone
Displays, and then click either option.
If you extend the desktop across different size monitors,
make the smaller monitor the primary desktop, the larger
monitor the extended desktop, and then reduce the Setting up the monitor touch screens
resolution of the larger monitor to match smaller monitor.
Touch screens are considered supplementary. When
See Figure 22.
deployed in the field, you must also connect a mouse
and a keyboard to use as primary input devices.
Figure 22: Reducing the resolution on the larger monitor
The general steps for setting up the monitor touch
screens are:
1. Connect the touch screen USB cables.
2. Install the eGalaxTouch touch screen driver.
3. Map the touch screen controllers.
4. Calibrate the touch screens.
Details of each step are given below.
To change the screen resolution:
1. Right-click the Windows desktop. Connecting the touch screens
2. Click Graphics Properties. Connect the monitor touch screens to any of the USB
ports on the back of the workstation. See Figure 24.
3. On the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel, click
Display. Use the touch screen USB cables supplied with the
monitors.
4. On the Display page, select the larger monitor, and
then under Resolution, select the resolution of the
smaller monitor.

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Figure 24: Touch screen connections To see how the touch screen controllers are mapped,
select a USB Controller icon on the General tab, and
then click the Display tab to see which display is
selected.

Calibrating the touch screens

After the touch screen controllers have been mapped,
you can calibrate the touch screens. For best results, we
recommend that you perform a 4-point calibration first
and then the 25-point linearization.

Caution: Equipment damage hazard. Only use your

fingers to calibrate the touch screen. Do not use a stylus,
(1) Unsupervised and power limited. Limit connections to the same pencil, or other mechanical objects that could damage
room, and within 8 ft. (2.4 m). the touch screen.

Installing the eGalaxTouch touch screen driver

To calibrate the touch screens:
1. Turn on the monitors, and then turn on the
workstation. 1. On the Settings tab, under Linearization Style, select
25 points, and then click Apply.
2. Log on to the Administrator user account.
2. On the General tab, select the first USB Controller
3. Open the C:\Fireworks\Tools\Touch Screen and icon.
Monitor, and then unzip the contents of
eGalaxTouch_5.12.0.12204-Release131204.zip. 3. On the Tools tab, click the Clear and Calibrate
button, and then perform the 4-point calibration. See
4. Open the eGalaxTouch_5.12.0.12204- Figure 25.
Release131204 folder, double-click setup.exe, and
then follow the on-screen instructions. Press each target point until it changes color and the
screen displays OK.
Use the default settings, except clear the Install
RS-232 interface driver check box. 4. On the Tools tab, click the Linearization button, and
then perform the 25-point linearization. See
5. At the end of the installation, click No when you are Figure 25.
prompted to perform the 4-point calibration.
5. If you are using two monitors, on the General tab,
Mapping the touch screen controller to the monitor select the second USB Controller icon, and then
repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
Before you can calibrate the touch screens you must
map the touch screen controllers to their respective
Figure 25: Calibration target points
monitors.

To map the touch screen controllers:

1. Start the eGalaxTouch Calibration Utility.
2. On the General tab, click the Monitor Mapping
button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you have mapped the touch screen controllers, do
not attempt to change the mapping.

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Connecting a PT-1S system

event printer
Connect a PT-1S printer to one of the USB ports. See
Figure 26.

Figure 26: USB printer connection

(1) Supervised and power-limited. Limit connections to the same

room.

Notes
• FireWorks only supervises the system event printer
for loss of communication.
• FireWorks does not differentiate between a printer
that is turned off and a USB cable that is unplugged,
and does not provide supervision for “loss of power”
and “printer taken offline manually.”
• FireWorks does not display a printer fault event until
after another event occurs.
• FireWorks will not recognize the system event
printer automatically. You must add it to your
FireWorks project.

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FireWorks node connections

Summary
This chapter describes the different methods for
connecting FireWorks nodes.

Content
Introduction 20
Connecting an EST3 control panel 20
Using an FW-SP4I card serial port 20
Using an MN-COM1S 21
Connecting an EST3X control panel 22
Using an FW-SP4I card serial port 22
Using an MN-COM1S 22
Using a 3X-ETHx card 22
Connecting a Bosch/Radionics D6600 Communications
Receiver 23
Using an FW-SP4I card serial port 23
Using an MN-COM1S 24
Setting up the Bosch/Radionics D6600 and other
equipment 24
Connecting iO64 and iO500 control panels 25
Installing the com0com driver 25
Connecting the OH Network Receiver to the virtual
COM port 26
Connecting the OH2000E digital receiver to the
virtual COM port 26
Connecting an FW-HSSX1 VESDA Modbus High Level
Interface 26

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Introduction Using an FW-SP4I card serial port

Figure 27 shows you how to connect an EST3 control
In a FireWorks life safety network, a node is the data panel to the FW-UL6W using an FW-SP4I card serial
connection point between the FW-UL6W and other port.
systems or equipment. You can connect the FW-UL6W
to the following nodes:
Figure 27: FW-SP4I card serial port connection
• An EST3 control panel
• An EST3X control panel (1)
EST3
• An FW-HSSX1 Modbus high level interface (2)

• A Bosch/Radionics D6600 communications receiver (3)

• An iO64 or iO500 small analog control panel

(1) FW-UL6W, FW-SP4I card, and FW-UL6CC1.
Table 8 lists the type of connections allowed for each (2) A DB-9 serial cable with fly-out leads (supplied by the installer).
FireWorks node type. Limit connection to the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or
59 ft. (18 m) for ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent
protection against mechanical injury.
Table 8: FireWorks node connections (3) EST3 CPU card and RS-232 option card.
Node FW-SP4I MN-COM1S 3X-ETHx IPMON1000 Connect the DB-9 serial cable to the serial port on the
EST3 Y Y N N control panel as shown in Figure 28. The DB-9 serial
EST3X Y Y [1] Y [2] N
cable must have the following characteristics:

FW-HSSX1 N Y [3] N N • Wire: 20 to 26 AWG solid copper, insulated

D6600 Y Y [3] N N • Length: 20 ft (6.1 m) max
iO64 and N N N Y [4] • Connector: DB-9F with cover and mating hardware
iO500

[1] Requires 3-SDU V5.3, and C-CPU application code V1.30 Figure 28: EST3 serial port field wiring
[2] Requires 3-SDU V5.3, C-CPU application code V 1.30, and a
3X-ETHx option card CPU

[3] Requires Lantronix CPR Manager 4.3.0.3. For installation

instructions, see Appendix D “Lantronix CPR Manager” on page 51. (3)
[4] Requires com0com.sys driver, and an SA-ETH option card. For
com0com driver installation instructions, see “Installing the com0com DB-9F
driver” on page 25.

5 - SGND

(1) 3 - TxD
2 - RxD
Connecting an EST3 control
panel (2)

You can use a serial port on an FW-SP4I card or you (1) To an FW-SP4I serial port by way of an RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter
cable supplied with the FW-SP4I card
can use an MN-COM1S to connect the FW-UL6W to an
(2) Supervised and power-limited
EST3 control panel. (3) EST3 CPU card

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Configure the serial port on the EST3 control panel as Figure 30: Typical FW-SP4I card COM port assignments
follows:
• Port Type: Gateway Type III
• Baud Rate: 19.2 Kbaud
Configure the FireWorks serial port as shown in
Figure 29.
Note: You also need to know how Windows COM ports 1
are assigned to the FW-SP4I card serial ports. Figure 30
shows the typical Windows COM port assignments for 2
an FW-SP4I card.
3

Figure 29: FireWorks serial port settings

4

Using an MN-COM1S
Figure 31 and Figure 32 show you how to connect an
EST3 control panel to the FW-UL6W using an
MN-COM1S.

Figure 31: Local MN-COM1S connection

(1)
EST3
(2) MN-COM1S

(3)

(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1.

(2) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better. Limit connection to
the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for
ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against
mechanical injury.
(3) EST3 CPU card and RS-232 option card.

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Figure 32: Remote MN-COM1S connection

Connecting an EST3X
(1)
control panel
EST3
(2) (4) MN-COM1S
You can use the following methods to connect the
(3) (3) (5) FW-UL6W to an EST3X control panel:
• An FW-SP4I card serial port connection
(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1. • An MN-COM1S connection
(2) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better. Limit connection to
the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for • A 3X-ETHx card connection
ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against
mechanical injury.
(3) MN-FNSx Ethernet switch.
(4) Dedicated fiber network.
Using an FW-SP4I card serial port
(5) EST3 CPU card and RS-232 option card. Connect the FW-UL6W workstation to an EST3X control
Configure a FireWorks TCP/IP port as shown in panel the same way you connect an EST3 control panel.
Figure 33. For more information, see “Using an FW-SP4I card
serial port” on page 20.
Figure 33: FireWorks TCP/IP port settings

Using an MN-COM1S
Connect the FW-UL6W workstation to an EST3X control
panel the same way you connect an EST3 control panel.
For more information, see “Using an MN-COM1S” on
page 21.

Using a 3X-ETHx card

Figure 34 and Figure 35 show you how to connect an
EST3X control panel to the FW-UL6W workstation using
a 3X-ETHx card.
For more information, see 3X-ETH Ethernet Adapter
Card Installation Sheet (P/N 3101775-EN).

Figure 34: Local 3X-ETHx card connection

(1)
EST3X
(2)

(3)

(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1.

(2) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better. Limit connection to
the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for
ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against
mechanical injury.
(3) EST3X CPU card and 3X-ETHx option card.

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Figure 35: Remote 3X-ETHx card connection

Connecting a
(1)
Bosch/Radionics D6600
EST3X
(2) (4) Communications Receiver
(3) (3) (5) You can use a serial port on an FW-SP4I card or you
can use an MN-COM1S to connect the FW-UL6W to a
(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1. Bosch/Radionics D6600.
(2) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better. Limit connection to
the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for
Notes
ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against
• You can only connect one D6600 to the FW-UL6W.
mechanical injury.
(3) MN-FNSx Ethernet switch. • An MN-COM1S connection to the D6600 requires
(4) Dedicated fiber network.
(5) EST3X CPU card and 3X-ETHx option card. that you use Lantronix CPR Manager 4.3.03 to
redirect the FireWorks COM port. For more
Configure a FireWorks TCP/IP port as shown in information, see Appendix D “Lantronix CPR
Figure 36. Manager” on page 51.
Note: For encrypted communication, check the
Encrypted Communication check box and enter a
Using an FW-SP4I card serial port
passphrase. Enter the same passphrase used on the
EST3X control panel. Figure 37 shows you how to connect a Bosch/Radionics
D6600 to the FW-UL6W using an FW-SP4I card serial
Figure 36: FireWorks TCP/IP port settings for 3-ETHx connection port.

Figure 37: D6600 serial connection

(1)
(2) (3)

(4)

(1) FW-UL6W, FW-SP4I card, and FW-UL6CC1.

(2) RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter cable.
(3) DB-9 serial cable . See Figure 38.
(4) Bosch/Radionics D6600.

Wire a DB-9 serial cable as shown in Figure 38. Connect

one end to the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter cable and the
other end to COM 3 on the D6600.

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Figure 38: DB-9 serial cable wiring diagram COM port settings
Baud: [9] (38,400)
Data bit: [8]
Stop bit: [1]
Parity: [0] (none)
BSFK fire bit: [1]
Output format: [2] (SIA - change requires hardware
reboot/cycle power)
CPU configuration
Using an MN-COM1S Enable input commands: [0] (no input commands)
Buzzer: [1] (buzzer on for any events)
Figure 39 shows you how to connect a Bosch/Radionics
External parallel printer: [1] (primary: all reports go to
D6600 to the FW-UL6W using an MN-COM1S.
this device)

Figure 39: D6600 MN-COM1S connection Network configuration (automation network

configuration)
Network automation output format: [2]
(1) Device: [2]
(2) MN-COM1S (3)
2. Set up the telephone lines for the control panel
(4) dialer.
Note: For telephone connections, refer to the DACT
(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1. or control panel installation instructions for UL
(2) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better.
(3) DB-25 serial cable assembly
requirements.
(4) Bosch/Radionics D6600 (COM3)
3. Install and configure the control panel dialer.
Wire a DB-9 connector to the DB-25 serial cable
You will need the account number, the protocol (4/2
supplied with the MN-COM1S as shown in Figure 40.
or Contact ID), and the phone numbers for the
receiver.
Figure 40: DB-25 serial cable wiring diagram
Refer to the control panel documentation for details
2 - RxD about configuring the dialer.
3 - TxD
5 - SGND 4. Once the dialer is configured, give the following
information to the FireWorks programmer:
DB-9F
BK RD • A detailed report that lists the protocol and the
GN
event details for the control panel (this details
the event codes and their meaning)
• A report that lists the control panel zones,
groups, and partitions
Setting up the Bosch/Radionics • The address where the control panel is located
D6600 and other equipment and the name of the contact person

Here are the steps to follow when setting up and Note: Each event type must be programmed in
configuring a Bosch/Radionics D6600, a control panel System Builder for FireWorks to display them
and its dialer, and the FW-UL6W. properly. Unprogrammed event types are defaulted
to the highest priority.
1. Set up and configure the Bosch/Radionics 6600
(firmware CPU-1.2.03). 5. Configure the DACR, lines, account information, the
events and their meaning, the event states, and

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protocol in the FireWorks Receiver Configuration Installing the com0com driver

Manager.
The com0com driver lets you add pairs of virtual COM
6. Map the event states in FireWorks System Builder. ports that emulate a null modem cable. The com0com
7. Connect the FW-UL6W to the Bosch/Radionics driver is an open source kernel-mode virtual serial port
D6600 automation port (COM3). See Figure 37 and driver that is available freely under GPL license.
Figure 39. A copy of com0com is in the C:\Fireworks\Tools\Serial
8. Test the system by initiating events on the control Port Tool folder after you install FireWorks.
panel and making sure the correct event information Before installing the com0com:
is being sent to FireWorks through the receiver.
• Turn off User Account Control (UAC) by changing
Note: The Bosch receiver only requires the User Account Control setting to Never Notify.
acknowledgement at the FW-UL6W.
• Open Windows Device Manager and note which
For more information, refer to the documentation communication port numbers are already used.
supplied with the Bosch/Radionics D6600.
• Enable test signing.

To enable test signing:

Connecting iO64 and iO500 1. Click Start > Run.
control panels 2. In the Open box, type: bcdedit.exe -set
TESTSIGNING ON, and then click OK.
You can connect the FW-UL6W to iO64 and iO500
control panels — for monitoring purposes only. To
connect the FW-UL6W to an iO64 or iO500 control
panel, you need the following:
• FW-IPMON1000
• FW-DARCOM
• A null modem emulator (com0com driver)
The general steps for connecting an iO series control
panel are:
3. Restart the computer.
1. Configure the iO panel Network, IP Dialer, and IP
Account settings. To install the com0com driver:
2. Export the iO panel dialer events. 1. Open the C:\FireWorks\Tools\Serial Port Tool folder.
3. In the Receiver Configuration Manager, add an OH 2. Open com0com-3.0.0.0-i386-and-x64-unsigned.zip,
Network Receiver, and then set up a Contact ID and then click Unzip.
account.
3. Open the com0com-3.0.0.0-i386-and-x64 folder,
Note: The Receiver Type for an OH Network double-click setup.exe, and then follow the on-
Receiver is: Osborne-Hoffman OH2000E. screen instructions.
4. Import the iO panel dialer events. 4. On the Start menu, open the com0com folder, and
5. Install and set up OH Network Receiver. then double-click Setup.

6. Install and set up the com0com driver. 5. In the Setup for com0com dialog box, rename the
virtual COM port pair to two unused Windows COM
7. Connect the OH Network Receiver and the
port numbers.
OH2000E digital receiver to the virtual COM port.

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For example, rename the virtual COM ports to 4. Under Serial Port Properties, select the higher-
COM10 and COM11 as shown below. numbered virtual COM port from the Com Port list as
shown below.

6. Click Apply, and then click Close.

Connecting the OH Network Receiver

to the virtual COM port
5. Set Baud Rate, Parity, and Stop Bits to the same
1. Click Start > All Programs > UTC F&S, and then
values as the OH Network Receiver serial port
click OH Network Receiver.
settings.
2. On the Setup menu, click Serial ports.
6. Click Apply, and then click Close.
3. In the Port Name list, select the lower-numbered
7. Start System Control and test the OH Network
virtual COM port as shown below.
Receiver.

Connecting an FW-HSSX1
VESDA Modbus High Level
Interface
Figure 41 shows how you connect an FW-UL6W
4. Click Apply, and then click Close.
workstation to an FW-HSSX1. For more information, see
FW-HSSX1 VESDA Modbus High Level Interface
Connecting the OH2000E digital Installation Sheet (P/N 3102240-EN).
receiver to the virtual COM port
1. On the System Builder Applications menu, click
Communications Manager.
2. Select an unassigned port from the Ports list.
3. Select the OH2000E digital receiver from the
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Figure 41: FW-HSSX1 connection

(1)
APS6A
(2) MN-COM1S

(3) (5)

(4)

(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1.

(2) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better. Limit connection to
the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for
ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against
mechanical injury.
(3) MN-FNSx Ethernet switch.
(4) MN-NETRLY module.
(5) FW-HSSX1. Limit connection to the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1
m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for ULC, and enclose in conduit or
equivalent protection against mechanical injury.

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UL 864 programming
instructions

Summary
This chapter provides instructions for programming your
FW-UL6W to meet UL 864 requirements.

Content
UL 864 programming requirements 30
Disabling the 24-hour trouble re-sound timer 31
Automatically canceling workstation silence 31
Delaying control panel local AC power fail events 31
Changing the event selection method 32
Assigning user rights to clear all receiver account
events 32
Filtering events 32
Changing to local mode of operation 33
Adjusting the trouble signal re-sound timer 33

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UL 864 programming requirements

NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISIDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES

This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units
and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used as
indicated below.

Program feature or option Permitted in UL 864? Possible settings Settings permitted in UL 864
(Y/N)

FW-CGSUL software Y N/A Must be installed on a UL Listed

FireWorks workstation/server to
maintain UL listing

Installing third party software N N/A N/A

24-hour trouble re-sound Y Enabled (checked) Enabled (checked)

Disabled (cleared)

Adjustable trouble signal re-sound timer Y 0 to 99 (hours) 1 to 24 (hours)

Automatic workstation silence cancel Y 0 to 999,999,999 minutes 0 to 240 minutes

Control panel local AC power fail event delay Y 0 to 45 hours 1, 2, 3 hours

Automatically restoring the default screen Y On all events On all events

layout Only on alarm events

Default screen layouts Y N/A Any arrangement that does not

obscure the Event List and Event
Action windows

Event selection method Y Maintain Selected Event Select High Priority

Select High Priority
Select Newest
Select Newest (if Higher or Equal
Priority)

Clear all receiver account events N Enabled (checked) Disabled (cleared)

Disabled (cleared)

Event display filters

Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble, Monitor, Y Allow (checked) Allow (checked)
Security, Test, and Disable events Block (cleared)

EST3 partitions Y Allow (checked) Allow (checked)

Block (cleared) Block (cleared)

Event print filters

Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble, Monitor, Y Allow (checked) Allow (checked)
Security, Test, and Disable events Block (cleared)

EST3 partitions Y Allow (checked) Allow (checked)

Block (cleared) Block (cleared)

Event history filters

Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble, Monitor, Y Allow (checked) Allow (checked)
Security, Test, and Disable events Block (cleared)

EST3 partitions Y Allow (checked) Allow (checked)

Block (cleared) Block (cleared)

Local mode of operation N Proprietary Proprietary

Local

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Program feature or option Permitted in UL 864? Possible settings Settings permitted in UL 864
(Y/N)

Status points Y True False

False

Disabling the 24-hour trouble acknowledging events. By default, FireWorks

automatically re-sounds the local trouble signal after five
re-sound timer minutes.
Note: The local trouble signal silence timer setting may
By default, the local trouble signal automatically re-
conflict with UL 864 requirements. To comply, set
sounds if you do not clear all events from the system
SYSCONTROL_BELL_SILENCE_MINUTES for a value
within 24 hours after you acknowledge them. If you do
between 0 and 240.
not want the local trouble signal to automatically re-
sound after 24 hours, you can disable the timer or you To automatically cancel workstation silence:
can adjust the trouble signal re-sound timer for an
interval other than 24 hours. 1. On the Applications menu, click System
Configuration.
Notes 2. Enter the system configuration password.
• UL 864 requires the local trouble signal to re-sound 3. On the System Control tab, under Property, select
within 24 hours. Setting the adjustable trouble signal SYSCONTROL_BELL_SILENCE_MINUTES.
re-sound timer for more than 24 hours violates UL
4. In the Value box, type the duration in minutes.
864 requirements.
Possible values: 0 to 999,999,999.
• The adjustable trouble signal re-sound timer setting
overrides the 24-hour trouble re-sound timer setting. 5. Click Apply.

To disable the 24-hour trouble re-sound timer:

1. On the Applications menu, click System Delaying control panel local
Configuration.
AC power fail events
2. Enter the system configuration password.
3. On the UL tab, under Property, select By default, control panel local AC power fail events are
SYSCONTROL_RESOUND_24_HOUR. not posted on the system until after 3 hours. This is to
prevent power fluctuations from becoming a nuisance.
4. In the Value box, clear the Enabled check box.
Note: UL 864 requires that you post control panel AC
5. Click Apply. power fail events after a delay of between 1 and 3 hours.
Other delays are permitted, including no delay.

To delay control panel AC power fail events:

Automatically canceling
1. On the Applications menu, click System
workstation silence Configuration.

Silencing the workstation gives you time to acknowledge 2. Enter the system configuration password.
new events posted on the system without the local 3. On the UL tab, under Property, select
trouble signal sounding in the background. You can UL_NINTH_EDITION_ACPOWER_TIMEOUT_
configure FireWorks to automatically re-sound the local HOURS.
trouble signal in the event you get pulled away from the
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4. In the Value box, enter the amount of delay in hours. Note: The event selection method setting may conflict
Possible values: 0 to 45. with UL 864 requirements. To comply, clear the Clear All
Account Events check box.
5. Click Apply.
To assign the Clear All Account Events user right:
1. On the Applications menu, click User Manager, and
Changing the event selection then click the Access Group Configuration tab.
method 2. In the Access Groups list, click the access group.
3. Under Configuration Items, click System Control.
The event selection method determines which event is
automatically selected (has focus) when FireWorks 4. Check the Clear All Account Events check box.
posts a new event. Your options are:
• Maintain Selected Event: The currently selected
event remains selected. It does not change when a Filtering events
new event is posted.
• Select High Priority (default): The new event is The FireWorks event filters let you determine which
automatically selected only if it has a higher priority. events are displayed, printed, and saved in the history
Select this setting if you want the system to display file. By default, all events are displayed, printed, and
the oldest, highest priority event. saved.

• Select Newest: The new event is automatically Note: The event filter settings may conflict with UL 864
selected regardless of its priority. requirements. To comply, set the Display, Printer, and
History filters to allow all events.
• Select Newest (if higher or equal priority): The new
event is automatically selected only if its priority is To filter events:
higher than or is equal to the current event. Select
this setting if you want the system to display the 1. In System Builder, on the Applications menu, click
most recent highest priority event. Set Filtering Parameters.

Note: The event selection method setting may conflict 2. In the Set Filtering Parameters dialog box, check the
with UL 864 requirements. To comply, set the event Enable Filtering check box.
selection method for Select High Priority. 3. For each event type, do one of the following under
Display, Printer, and History:
To change the event selection method:
Check the check box to allow the event.
1. In System Control, click the Function menu.
— or —
2. Point to Event Selection Method, and then click one
of the choices described above. Clear the check box to block the event.
4. Click Apply.

Assigning user rights to

clear all receiver account
events
To clear all events from the same receiver account at the
same time you must be assigned the Clear All Account
Events user right. Typically, this user right is only
assigned to administrator user accounts.

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Changing to local mode of 3. On the System Control tab, under Property, select
SYSCONTROL_RESOUND_HOUR_
operation CONFIGURABLE.
4. In the Value box, type the duration in hours.
Local mode of operation automatically acknowledges
Possible values: 0 to 99.
activation events and restoration events from the same
point — if both are present in the New Events list after 5 5. Click Apply.
to 30 minutes. By default, FireWorks is set for
proprietary mode.

To change to local mode operation:

1. In System Builder, on the Applications menu, click
Local Mode of Operation.
2. In the Local Mode of Operation dialog box, under
Operational Modes, click Local.
3. Set Local Mode Acknowledged Time for between 5
and 30 minutes.
4. Click Apply.

Adjusting the trouble signal

re-sound timer
By default, the local trouble signal automatically re-
sounds if you do not clear all events from the system
within 24 hours after you acknowledge them. You can
adjust the trouble signal re-sound timer to re-sound at an
interval other than 24 hours. By default, the trouble
signal re-sound timer is disabled (set to 0).

Notes
• UL 864 requires the local trouble signal to re-sound
within 24 hours. Setting the adjustable trouble signal
re-sound timer for more than 24 hours violates UL
864 requirements.
• The adjustable trouble signal re-sound timer setting
overrides the 24-hour trouble re-sound timer setting.

To adjust the trouble signal re-sound timer:

1. On the Applications menu, click System
Configuration.
2. Enter the system configuration password.

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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting and
maintenance

Summary
This chapter covers problems that you may experience
while setting up and using your FW-UL6W and gives you
possible solutions.

Content
Fire alarm control panel to workstation communication
problems 36
Workstation communication 36
EST3 or EST3X communication 36
Workstation hard drive failure 36
Cleaning the filter 37
Cleaning the monitors 37

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Fire alarm control panel to A communication failure between the control panel and
the workstation network appears as an internal trouble
workstation communication on zone 0607 (port 1 on EST3 or EST3X) or 0608 (port 2
on EST3).
problems
Different events can cause the 0607/0608 trouble state.
In this section, we assume that your fire network already Failure of the auxiliary port is identified on the control
operates correctly on its own. Refer to the appropriate panel and on the FireWorks displays.
technical reference manual for additional information
about your fire alarm control panel and network. Causes and solutions
RXD and TXD connections are crossed. Verify correct
Workstation communication connections. Is the cable correct? Is the panel
connection correct?
Problem The gateway port on the control panel is not configured,
The workstation is not communicating with a fire alarm or the FireWorks and control panel gateways are set
control panel. differently. Use the SDU configuration software to
configure the control panel port as Gateway 3. Make
Check the status bar. The LED indicators in the status sure the port is not configured for a printer. Make sure
bar turn from green to yellow when there is an RS-232 the gateway settings are correctly set and are the same
port communication problem. in both FireWorks and the control panel.
When multiple fire networks are connected to a single Communication baud rates for the control panel and the
workstation, you can identify which node has a problem workstation do not match. Set the control panel baud
by displaying the Node Status window. rate using the SDU program. Set the workstation baud
rate from the System Builder software to define the node
Causes and solutions (port) connected to the control panel. The suggested
RXD and TXD connections are crossed. Verify correct baud rate is 19,200.
connections using the system control menu or the F2
quick key. Is the cable correct? Is the panel connection
correct?
Workstation hard drive
Communication port configuration is wrong. Use System
Builder to check and correct the hardware, node, and failure
port settings for the node with trouble. Check for:
• Incorrect port selection or wiring FW-UL6W FireWorks workstation

• Baud rate mismatch between the workstation and The benefit of a FW-UL6W workstation is that the
fire network system remains operational if one of the hard drives fail.
If a hard drive fails, the screen displays a message to tell
The wrong drivers are installed. The COM ports should you of a degraded RAID volume.
not be configured for WinRT communications; they
should be configured for serial communications.
Figure 42: RAID volume degraded message

EST3 or EST3X communication

Problem
The control panel is not communicating with the
workstation.

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FireWorks continues to operate using the good hard

drive, but the fault-tolerant RAID functionality will not
Cleaning the filter
work until the failed hard drive is replaced. Once the
Clean the filter once a year or more often if needed.
failed hard drive is replaced, the RAID system rebuilds
Replace the filter if cleaning by itself does not achieve
the data on the replaced drive and your system is back
satisfactory results.
to full operation.
For more information, see FW-FILTER FireWorks
Order a replacement RAID hard drive and follow the
Workstation Air Filter Installation Sheet
installation instructions included with the drive.
(P/N 3100780-EN).
To identify the failed hard drive:
Caution: Equipment damage hazard. Do not use
1. Start Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise. chemical solvents of any kind to clean the filter.
Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
icon in the icon tray. To clean the filter:
— or — 1. Remove the filter and filter cover. See Figure 44.
Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel Rapid 2. Vacuum the debris from the filter or rinse the filter
Storage Technology Enterprise. with clean fresh water.
2. Under Current Status, note which hard drive is 3. Dry thoroughly, and then replace.
missing. See Figure 43.
Typically, Drive 1 is connected to Port 0 (SATA 0). Figure 44: Filter assembly exploded view

Drive 2 is connected to Port 1 (SATA 1).

Figure 43: Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

(1) Filter (3) #6-32 × 1/2 tapered machine

(2) Filter cover screws (2x)

Note: Click the Help button for information on using Intel Cleaning the monitors
Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise.
Clean the monitors periodically to remove dust and other
particles that can scratch the screen. Use a soft, clean,
lint-free cloth or a camel hair brush.

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Appendix A
System calculations

Summary
This appendix provides instructions for sizing a UPS.

Content
UPS sizing calculations 40

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UPS sizing calculations 6. Add the Derating to the Subtotal and enter the result
in Required VA.
NFPA guidelines require the use of a UL 1481 Listed 7. The required standby power (VA) you just calculated
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for FireWorks must be maintained for the time period required by
workstations. The UPS must be UL Listed for Fire NFPA code.
Protection Signaling applications (UTRZ). It must provide
8. Calculate the required standby battery size in
120 V at 60 Hz as required by code or the local authority
ampere-hours according to the following equations.
having jurisdiction.
You will need to know the UPS conversion efficiency
Figure 45: UPS block diagram (EC) and battery voltage (VB). You’ll calculate the DC
power required by the UPS and the battery current.
These yield the battery size in ampere-hours.
PDC = VA / EC
Where:
PDC = DC power required by UPS
VA = Volt-amps you calculated
EC = UPS conversion efficiency
IB = PDC / VB

(1) Permanent mains connection (3) UL/ULC Listed trouble signal Where:
to UPS initiating device circuit IB = Battery current
(2) UL 1481 Listed UPS (4) Fire alarm control panel PDC = DC power required by UPS
VB = UPS battery voltage
Use Table 9 to calculate the volt-amp (VA) requirements
for the uninterruptible power supply to be used with the CB = IB x BP
FW-UL6W. Where:
CB = Battery capacity in amp-hours
To calculate UPS size: BP = Backup period from table
1. List the equipment to be protected by the UPS in the Note: Consult UPS manufacturer’s instructions for
Equipment column. specific battery sizing instructions. Remember that you
2. Record the power requirement for each piece of must provide for bypassing the UPS for servicing.
equipment in the Volts and Amperes columns.
You can find this information on the equipment tags.
3. Multiply the volts and amps for each piece of
equipment and write the result in the Power column.
The power on some equipment may be listed in
watts. You can use the following formula to convert
watts to VA. Use a power factor of 0.7, which is
typical for computer equipment.
VA = Watts x Power factor
4. Add the Power column and enter the result in
Subtotal.
5. Multiply the Subtotal by 0.25 and enter the result in
Derating.

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Table 9: UPS sizing worksheet

Equipment Volts Amperes Power

(volts × amperes)

FW-UL6W 120 5.0 600

Monitor 1 [1] 120

Monitor 2 120

PT-1S 120/220 1.0/0.55 120/120

Subtotal

Derating (25% of subtotal)

Required VA

[1] Refer to the monitor installation sheet for rating specifications.

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Appendix B
Agency requirements

Summary
This appendix lists the requirements you must meet for agency listings and approvals.

Content
UL/ULC listing requirements 44
FM approval requirements 45

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UL/ULC listing requirements

To meet the requirements for UL and ULC listings, see Table 10 below.

Table 10: UL/ULC listing requirements

UL ULC Requirement

Workstation computer

X X Any device connected to the workstation by copper wiring must limit connections to the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL
or 59 ft. (18 m) for ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against mechanical injury. To connect devices outside
the room you must use fiber optic cable.

X X The workstation must be supervised by an internal watchdog card.

X X Each workstation requires a permanent connection to a dedicated fire alarm branch-circuit supply by way of a UL 1481 Listed
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and a UL 1449 Listed Type 2 surge protection device installed at the power junction box.
The UPS must be UL Listed for fire protection (UTRZ), must provide 120 V at 60 Hz for a minimum of 24 hours in normal
(standby) and 15 minutes in alarm, and must be supervised.

X For proprietary installations, the workstation must be installed in a rack and locked to protect it from tampering. See Table 5 on
page 6 for a list of rack mounting accessories. No other equipment may be installed in the rack.
For annunciator installations, the workstation does not need to be rack mounted and may be installed on a bench.

X X When mounting the workstation on a bench, place the workstation horizontally on the surface along with the monitors,
keyboard, and mouse. When mounting the workstation on a bench, you must use an FW-UL6CC1 to secure cables and
connect conduit.
ULC only allows bench mounting in applications where the workstation is ancillary (no common controls).

X X UL 1076 and UL 1610 require an acknowledgement signal from the proprietary/central station. This is sometimes called
“closing confirmation” or “ring-back.”

To comply with UL 1076, connect FireWorks to the EST3 RS-232 serial port by way of a direct connection or by way of an
MN-COM1S interface module. In this configuration FireWorks functions as a “multiplex central station.” Program the sub-
states so that the security partitions activate an audible and visual signal at the security location. See FireWorks System
Builder Help for more information.
To comply with UL 1610, the EST3 communicates with the proprietary/central station by way of a 3-MODCOM(P) Digital Alarm
Communicator Transmitter (DACT). Program the EST3 to activate an audible and visual signal at the security location after it
confirms that the proprietary/central station received a partition arming (closing) message. See 3-SDU Help for more
information.

X X Security: A COM fault trouble to an EST3 system must be investigated immediately because it comes in as a COM fault and
not a security compromise.

X Security: The FireWorks receiving equipment is suitable for proprietary burglar alarm service, central station service, hold up
alarm service, and police station connect service with basic line security. For holdup alarm service, the CMS or FireWorks
must be manned 24 hours a day.

X Security: Limited to Local applications only

X For ULC applications, all wiring must be mechanically protected.

X X When applied per section “Connecting a Bosch/Radionics D6600 Communications Receiver” on page 23, FireWorks is
suitable for the following: UL/ULC Proprietary and Central Station Receiver for fire applications (one DACR per workstation),
UL/ULC Central Station Receiver for security applications (one D6600 per workstation). If more than one Osborne Hoffman
DACR is connected to a single FireWorks workstation in either application this configuration is considered ancillary and
requires acknowledgement at the DACR. These configurations are not suitable for use as Central Station Automation
Equipment.

X FireWorks with common controls can be used on standard LAN/WAN Ethernet networks for communication to the EST3
system as long as the EST3 system is used as the firefighter’s interface. For fire applications only.

Remote clients and ancillary fiber switches connected directly to the EST3 and to FireWorks must be UL Listed for ITE or fire,
and must be installed within the protected premises or per the authority having jurisdiction. For ULC applications, the use of
secure protocols needs to be applied, such as HTTPS, VPN, or another similar encryption method.

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UL ULC Requirement

X When applied per section “Passing commands between control panels” on page 49, the control panels must be mounted in
the same room and positioned so both can be simultaneously observed. For use in UL 864 applications only.

Proprietary Fire Signal Receiving Centre Applications

X For CAN/ULC-S559 compliant proprietary fire signal receiving center applications, see EST Life Safety Systems
CAN-ULC-S559 Application Guide (P/N 3102245-EN).

PT-1S printer

X X Event messages must be recorded so users can review them.

Each system must include at least one PT-1S printer for printing event messages.

FireWorks Remote Client connections

X X FireWorks Remote Client connections must be made using fiber optic cables.

In order to meet CAN/ULC-S527 requirements for Local applications, the FireWorks workstation requires a hardened
enclosure to protect all wiring and cables, including the mouse, the keyboard, and the monitors. Additionally, the
prioritization of signals is required to meet CAN/ULC-S527-99 Table 1 and CAN/ULC-S527-11 Table 4.
In lieu of the above requirements for hardened enclosure (see item c) and priority of signals (see items a, b, c & d):
a) When Local Security Services is installed in FireWorks, the main FireWorks workstation shall be installed
adjacent to the EST3.
b) When Local Security Services is installed in FireWorks, client workstations and remote clients shall be
classified for ancillary display purposes only and shall have no control capabilities.
c) The FireWorks workstation is not listed as the only means of annunciation (see CAN/ULC-S527-11, 4.11.3.2,
and 4.11.3.3).
d) CO events shall be programmed as Monitor events only.
In order to meet CAN/ULC-S559 requirements, no action is required for both Central Station and Proprietary Fire
Signal Receiving Centre and Systems as the FireWorks is listed for ULC Fire Only. Note: FireWorks is listed for
Emergency Signaling, US Only and Security, US Only.

FM approval requirements
To meet the requirements for FM approval (Proprietary Signaling Systems and Local Protective Signaling, US only):
• The FireWorks workstation must monitor and supervise the trouble contacts on the UPS (uninterruptible power
supply). If the UPS can report multiple trouble condition (e.g., UPS Trouble and UPS On Battery), then FireWorks
must distinctly annunciate each trouble condition.
• Plug the software key into one of the USB ports on the back of the workstation and install a FW-UL6CC1 cable
cover to protect it.

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Appendix C
Applications

Summary
This appendix describes typical FW-UL6W applications.

Content
Ethernet network application 48
Redundant communication applications 48
Redundant serial communications 48
Redundant Ethernet communication application 49
Passing commands between control panels 49
Security applications 50
Fire applications 50

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Ethernet network application Redundant communication

FireWorks can communicate with EST3 and EST3X
applications
control panels over an Ethernet network (LAN or WAN).
Notes Redundant serial communications
• When connecting FireWorks over a standard In redundant serial communications, FireWorks uses two
network to an EST3 or EST3X control panel with no serial ports to connect to the fire alarm system. If the
firefighter interface, the FireWorks connection is primary port connection breaks, FireWorks can still
considered ancillary, meaning that it cannot have communicate using the redundant port connection.
common controls capability with the control panel.
Figure 47 shows a redundant serial connection to the
• When connecting FireWorks over a network to an same control panel. For better survivability, connect the
EST3 or EST3X control panel that has a firefighter primary port and the redundant port to separate control
interface, the FireWorks can have common controls panels.
capability with the control panel. This is a fire-only
UL/ULC proprietary application and is not suitable
Figure 47: Typical redundant serial application
for UL/ULC security applications.
Figure 46 shows a typical Ethernet network application.
(1)
(2) (3)
Figure 46: Typical Ethernet network application

EST3

(1) (6)
(1) FW-UL6W, FW-SP4I card, and FW-UL6CC1.
(2) (5) MN-COM1S
(2) Primary serial connection to EST3 COM port 1. Limit connection
to the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for
(3) (3) (4)
ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against
mechanical injury.
(6) (3) Secondary serial connection to EST3 COM port 2. Limit
connection to the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft.
MN-COM1S
(18 m) for ULC, and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection
against mechanical injury.
(3) (4)

(6)
MN-COM1S

(3) (4)

(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1.

(2) Ethernet connection. Limit connection to the same room, within 20
ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for ULC, and enclose in conduit
or equivalent protection against mechanical injury.
(3) MN-FNSx Ethernet switch.
(4) EST3/EST3X CPU card and RS-232 option card.
(5) Dedicated fiber network. See MN-FNSx Fiber Optic Transceiver
Module Installation Sheet (P/N3102138-EN) for distance and
cable specifications.
(6) Dashed line indicates the same enclosure (or equivalent).

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Redundant Ethernet communication event, and then sending a command to another control
panel.
application
In a redundant Ethernet communication application, Figure 49: Command passing flow diagram
FireWorks uses two TCP/IP ports to connect to the fire
alarm system. If the primary port connection breaks,
FireWorks can still communicate using the redundant
port connection. See Figure 48.

Figure 48: Typical redundant Ethernet application

(1) (6)
FireWorks
(2) (8) MN-COM1S
receives the
Event takes place event. The event
(3) (3) (4) FACP 2 receives
on FACP 1. The
Event is sent to
 triggers a
command in
 and executes the
command.
FireWorks. FireWorks. The
(7) command is sent
to FACP 2.
(8) (5)
FireWorks
receives the
(7) event. The event Event takes place
(6) FACP 1 receives
MN-COM1S
and executes the  triggers a
command in
 on FACP 2. The
Event is sent to
command.
FireWorks. The FireWorks.
(3) (4) command is sent
to FACP 1.

(1) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1. (1) Locate the fire alarm control panels (FACP) in the same room and
(2) Ethernet connection. Limit connection to the same room, within 20 position them so both can be viewed at the same time. For use in
ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for ULC, and enclose in conduit UL 864 applications only.
or equivalent protection against mechanical injury. (2) Serial or Ethernet connection. Limit connection to the same room,
(3) MN-FNSx Ethernet switch. within 20 ft. (6.1 m) for UL or 59 ft. (18 m) for ULC, and enclose in
(4) EST3/EST3X CPU and RS-232 option card. conduit or equivalent protection against mechanical injury.
(5) Other EST3/EST3X control panels in the same fire alarm network. (3) FW-UL6W and FW-UL6CC1. An FW-SP4I card is required for
(6) Dashed line indicates the same enclosure (or equivalent). serial connections.
(7) EST3/EST3X RS-485 network.
(8) Dedicated fiber network.
Example 1: An alarm event on panel 1 triggers a
command in FireWorks, which turns on the strobes on
panel 2.
Passing commands between Example 2: An alarm event on panel 2 triggers a
control panels command in FireWorks, which turns on the strobes on
panel 1.
The FireWorks workstation is capable of passing Example 3: Reset is pressed on panel 1, which triggers
commands between the following control panels: a command in FireWorks that resets panel 2.
• EST3 For commands like Reset or Signal Silence, program the
• EST3X command to execute in one direction only. For example,
do not configure your system so that pressing Reset on
FireWorks acts like a control panel by receiving the FACP 1 resets FACP 2 and pressing Reset on FACP 2
command or event (e.g. reset command or alarm event) resets FACP 1. Programming the command to execute
from one control panel, processing that command or

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in both directions can result in an infinite loop condition

in which both panels reset each other continuously.
Fire applications
The following applications are UL Listed for use with all
EST3 and EST3X programming
systems and can be used in a rack-mount or bench-
When sending a reset command to another panel, mount configuration:
additional programming is required in FireWorks.
• Signaling device accessory
Desired operation: When reset is pressed on an EST3 or
• Signaling system control unit
EST3X panel, FireWorks receives the event and sends a
reset command to the other panel and the panel resets. The following is optional equipment when bench
mounting or rack mounting your system for annunciator
This is accomplished by:
only applications:
• Creating an “other panel” reset command using
• PT-1S system event printer
Command Browser in FireWorks System Builder
• UL 1481 Listed UPS
• Assigning the reset command to the EST3 or EST3X
reset activation event (Label: Reset_Active_00_00, • FW-UL6CC1
Address: 00-00-0011) in Device Browser in System
Builder

Security applications
The following applications are UL/ULC Listed for use
with EST3 systems only and can be used in a rack-
mount or bench-mount configuration:
• Police station connection with basic line security
• Central station alarm
• Proprietary
• Holdup alarm
Note: For information about these applications, refer to
the EST3 control panel documentation.
The following is optional equipment when bench
mounting or rack mounting your system for annunciator
only applications:
• PT-1S system event printer
• UL 1481 Listed UPS
• FW-UL6CC1

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Appendix D
Lantronix CPR Manager

Summary
This appendix provides instructions for installing
Lantronix CPR Manager and setting up serial ports for
use with select serial devices.

Content
Introduction 52
Installing CPR Manager 52
Creating the Lantronix CPR port 52
Configuring the FireWorks COM port 53
Testing the connection 53

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Introduction Creating the Lantronix CPR

Lantronix CPR Manager (also known as COM Port
port
Redirector) lets FireWorks communicate with select
1. On the Start menu, under the Lantronix folder, click
serial devices using an Ethernet connection and an
CPR Manager.
MN-COM1S.
A copy of Lantronix CPR Manager is in the
C:\Fireworks\Tools\Serial Port Tool folder after you
install FireWorks.
Note: If the host is on the other side of a router or a
firewall, then you may have to add UDP ports 30718,
43282, and 43283 to the firewall exception list. You may
experience trouble in opening this COM port if these
UDP ports are not excluded. For VESDA applications,
use TCP port 10001

Installing CPR Manager

1. On the Start menu, click Computer, and then open
the C:\Fireworks\Tools\Serial Port Tool folder.
2. On the Device menu, click Search or click the
2. In the Serial Port Tool folder, double-click
Search For Devices button to add existing COM
CPRSetup.exe.
ports to the Com Port List.
3. Click Install, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.

3. On the Com Port menu, click Add and Remove or

click the Add/Remove button to add a virtual COM
port.

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4. In the Com Ports dialog box, check the check box 4. Click Apply.
for the COM port you want to add, and then click
OK.
Testing the connection
Note: FireWorks Communication Manager supports
Once the equipment is set up and deployed, you can
up to 25 serial ports. Do not select Com26 or higher.
use Lantronix CPR Manager to test the connection.

To test the connection:

1. Start Lantronix CPR Manager.
2. In the navigation panel, click the COM port that you
want to test.
3. On the Com XX tab, set the serial port settings for
the following values:
Baud Rate: 19200
Data: 8 bits
Parity: Even
Stop: 1 bit
Flow control: None
5. In the device navigation pane, select the COM port,
that you just created. 4. Click Open.

6. On the Settings tab, do the following: 5. Verify that Com Status is Open and that the Network
Status indicates you are connected to the correct IP
In the Host box, type the IP address of the
address.
MN-COM1s connected to the target serial device.
6. Click Close.
In the TCP Port box, type 10001.
7. Click Save.

Configuring the FireWorks COM port

1. On the System Builder Applications menu, click
Communications Manager.
2. In the Communications Manager dialog box, select a
port in the Ports list or click Add Port.
3. Under Port Properties, do the following:
In the Label box, type a label for the port.
Under Port Type, select Serial Port.
In the Assigned Node list, select the target node,
and then check the Enabled check box.
In the Description box, type a description.
Under Serial Port properties, in the Com Port list,
select the Lantronix CPR port.

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Index

2 FM approval requirements, 45
front panel features, 3
24-hour trouble re-sound timer, 31
H
A
HDMI video port, 4
AC power connection, 10
activating your software key, 18
adjusting the trouble signal re-sound timer, 33
I
advisory messages, iii I/O panel, 4
air filter, 3 Industry Canada information, ii
assigning user rights to clear all receiver account events, 32
audio jacks, 4
automatically canceling workstation silence, 31 K
keyboard and mouse connection, 12
C
calibrating touch screens, 17 L
changing the event selection method, 32 limitation of liability, iii
changing to local mode of operation, 33 local mode of operation, 33
changing Windows user account passwords, 14 logging on, 13
cleaning monitors, 37
cleaning the filter, 37
command passing, 49 M
connecting, 12
mapping touch screens, 17
AC power, 10 minimum system configurations, 6
keyboard and mouse, 12
monitor connections, 12
monitors, 12
monitor touch screen setup, 16
connecting touch screens, 16

O
D
ON/OFF switch, 3
description, 2
disabling the 24-hour trouble re-sound timer, 31
DVI-I video port, 4 P
package contents, 10
E passing commands, 49
PS/2 keyboard port, 4
Ethernet network application, 48 PT-1S printer connection, 18
Ethernet ports, 4
event selection method, 32
R
F rack mounting accessories, 6
rear panel features, 4
features
receiver account events, clearing, 32
front panel, 3
redundant Ethernet communication application, 49
rear panel, 4 redundant serial communication application, 48
filtering events, 32
regulatory information, ii
fire applications, 50

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Index

S
security applications, 50
setting up monitor touch screens, 16
setting up monitors, 15
setting up the workstation, 13
specifications, 7
status LEDs, 3

T
trouble signal re-sound timer, 33

U
UL 2572 security and data protection, ii
UL 864 programming requirements, 30
UL/ULC listing requirements, 44
UPS sizing calculations, 40
USB mouse port, 4
USB ports
front, 3
rear, 4

W
workstation accessories, 6
workstation setup, 13
workstation silence, 31

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