Specifications

FIREFINDER NZ CONFIGURATION MANAGER
11.2 Uploading
In order for the user to upload or download config software it is necessary for the operator to switch
to the diagnostics mode. The normal panel operation is halted in this mode and the display will turn
off. The command for this is gd. Once this mode has been accessed it is possible to upload a
configuration file, select Transfer / Retrieve in ConfigManager and receive the respective file.
The panel will send the configuration data to the PC and then the PC will prompt you as to where
you want to save the file.
11.3 Changing the Configuration Data in Diagnostics Mode
This mode is the most commonly used mode where an operator will change the configuration
software in the panel.
11.4 Installing Configuration Software Using a Computer or Laptop
Using ConfigManager on the laptop (CHECK SETUP)
Once you have compiled and saved the file, using the transfer window in ConfigManager connect to
the panel.
Pressing the enter button on the computer should cause the panel to return a message
“Ready” This means that the PC is talking to the FireFinder Series II. If nothing happens, check
your cables and or your computers settings.
Once “Ready” is displayed on the screen you may proceed.
TYPE GD (Go Diagnostics)
Panel will enter the diagnostics mode.
The FireFinder Series II should display the current version number and the country/standard code.
In ConfigManager there are two red arrows shown on the top menu bar. Using the one that
indicates “send file to FireFinder Series II
”
(when you hover over it) select the .dat file you have
compiled and saved in the ConfigManager program. Send it to the panel by double clicking on the
file or by single clicking and pressing OPEN on the dialogue box.
When the panel has received the file it will automatically program its flash memory. The screen
should look similar to the following.
Configuration received 1879 bytes
Preparing to program flash, please wait...
Erasing flash... complete.
Program complete
The time to do this will vary according to the size of the downloaded file. In most cases it will be no
longer than 30 seconds.
Note: If there are any errors reported then reload the configuration. (If errors are still reported then
contact your nearest AMPAC office for assistance.)
Once this is done press enter for “”Ready” then type GA (Go Application).
The panel should now automatically restart.