4.3
Software
System requirements:
Firmware:
Programming software tools 8000:
4.3.1 Firmware Update
The system software (Firmware) of the FACP IQ8Control may be updated directly at the panel via the integrated
USB interface. Therewith the FACP IQ8Control may be detected from the Service-PC it is required to install the
appropriate USB driver <usbcf.inf> (MS-Windows 98, 2000, XP) first.
Connect the Service-PC via the USB cable to the USB connector on the Basic module. Switch on the Service-
PC
the USB connection will be detected automatically and corresponding USB driver requested. The driver
<usbcf.inf> is delivered on the CD-ROM tools 8000 from version V1.06.
USB
Fig. 31: System software (Firmware)
Always save Customer data on Service-PC.
The programmed customer data will not be affected by the firmware update. Depending on the
complexity of the firmware update it might be necessary to reload the customer data with tools
8000 from the Service PC in a compatible data format to the updated FACP.
The description of the programming software relates to tools 8000 version V 1.09. Irrespective of
this a panel configuration with a former programming software from version V1.06 is possible.
Details of the configuration procedure may be differ from the given programming examples.
FB 798951.GB0 / 01.09
Fire Alarm Control Panel IQ8Control C/M
Version V3.01R000 or higher
Version V1.06R001 or higher
S1
S2
Reset
ON
Servicemode
37
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