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The 4100U can connect to PCs running important utilities, such as diagnostics,
programming, CPU firmware downloading, and channel monitoring. It connects to PCs
running all of these utilities via the service port on the CPU daughter card. When a PC is
located remotely from the FACP, the 4100-9832 Service Modem is used.
There are three basic software modes that the service port or service modem can be used
to connect to:
• Service and Diagnostics Mode
• Data Transfer Interface Mode
• Master Bootloader Interface Mode
Each mode is described below.
Service and Diagnostics Mode. The default functionality when a PC is connected to the
FACP. On a PC, this mode provides application startup messages, an ASCII interface to a
UI command set for diagnostics, and event reporting. The PC must be running terminal
emulation software (e.g., Hyperterm). Connection to a PC is made via serial port or
service modem.
Important: When connecting via the service port, ensure your Flow Control
is set to NONE in the Port Settings of your terminal emulator.
Laptop/PC running
terminal emulation software
4100 Panel (with CPU modem card)
running application
serial download
cable
Modem
Laptop/PC running
terminal emulation software
Option 1 Option 2
Figure 9-1. Service and Diagnostic Interface
Data Transfer Interface Mode. In this mode, the 4100 Programmer is enabled. This
allows for slave downloading, as well as downloading a configuration and audio
messages to the FACP, and uploading a configuration or history log from the FACP.
Connection to a PC is made via serial port or service modem.
Laptop/PC running
Programmer software
4100 Panel (with CPU modem card)
running application
serial download
cable
Modem
Laptop/PC running
Programmer software
Option 1 Option 2
Figure 9-2. Data Transfer Interface
Note: The standard Simplex modem is not currently approved for use in Australia.
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