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Re: FCI 7200 Fire Panel



On 10/02/2011 7:50 PM, James B wrote:
> On Feb 10, 5:30 pm, Jim<alarmi...@xxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> On Feb 10, 6:34 pm, mleuck<m.le...@xxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
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>>> On Feb 9, 11:45 pm, Frank Kurz<t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
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>>>> On 09/02/2011 11:01 AM, James B wrote:
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>>>>> On Feb 9, 12:58 am, Frank Kurz<t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
>>>>>> On 08/02/2011 7:53 PM, James B wrote:
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>>>>>>> Does anyone here now how to run autoconfig on this panel?  When I try
>>>>>>> to run it I get an "access denied" message.  The 7200 program manual
>>>>>>> says to log in with the level 4 code to run the config program.  I
>>>>>>> have done this, but once it starts the autoconfig about 2 seconds
>>>>>>> later it comes up with access denied.
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>>>>>>> One thing I noticed is the user codes are only 2 digits and the manual
>>>>>>> says they should be 6, so I think its a 7200 Micro control but im not
>>>>>>> sure.  I contacted a local FCI dealer "the original installer" and
>>>>>>> they told me the panel is no longer made and they are not sure they
>>>>>>> have a tech that knows how to program it still.  They did say they
>>>>>>> would send one out and quoted me 10 hours @135 per hour.  I am only
>>>>>>> trying to add 1 monitor module to the system.  The current system only
>>>>>>> has 5 points on it now.  Needles to say the dealer isnt intrested in
>>>>>>> such a small task, or helping me out.
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>>>>>>> Can anyone tell me the correct procedure for running autoconifg?
>>
>>>>>>> James
>>
>>>>>> There are two possible scenarios here.
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>>>>>> 1.  You haven't entered the correct password (which is weird because it
>>>>>> should boot you out immediately), or
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>>>>>> 2.  You haven't followed the correct sequence to get into
>>>>>> auto-configure.  Are you trying to enter programming from the SCU or do
>>>>>> you have a KDU/KDU-L?
>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Frank Kurzwww.firetechs.net-Hidequotedtext -
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>>>>> Frank,
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>>>>> It has a KDU,  the only thing that is different is when I log in and
>>>>> it asks for a password.  The book says it should say "Enter Password
>>>>> 000000"  this one is saying "Enter Password 00".  I enter the level 4
>>>>> password and it accepts it.  I have tried a few wrong passwords on
>>>>> purpose and it rejects them immediately.  The panel is not in alarm
>>>>> when I log in but it does have 1 trouble "Extra Point" this is the
>>>>> point I am tryiing to add.
>>
>>>>> James
>>
>>>> Level four password is 440000.  The programming sequence is really
>>>> specific and straight forward.  If you need the manual, I can send it to
>>>> you.  Unless the password has been changed by the "installing company"
>>>> (which is not uncommon), you should be able to configure the system.
>>>> Give me a call later in the morning.  I'll be in the office after 1100
>>>> hours (Pacific).  The 800 number is at the bottom of every page on our
>>>> website.
>>
>>>> --
>>>> Frank Kurzwww.firetechs.net
>>
>>> Hey Frank, do you have any idea if the OP is even qualified to work on
>>> a fire panel? I realize he has a program manual but other than that
>>> you have no idea what his abilities are and it IS a fire panel...-
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>> I was thinking the same thing.
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>> " But ..... but ..... yer Honor, I know all those people died, but
>> some guy on the Internet told me it was alright to do it!"- Hide quoted text -
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> Relax you 2, of course im qualified to work on fire systems I am not a
> dealer for FCI though. You can confirm it here if you feel the need.
>
>    http://publicsafety.utah.gov/firemarshal/documents/FireAlarmCertifications1-11-2011_000.pdf
>
> Frank, when it asks me for a password it is only a 2 digit spot.  Is
> there a way to make it accept a 6 digit code?
>
> Thanks,
>
>   James


Yep.  One of the more common abbreviations used in this group is "RTFM".
  In your case it looks like the system isn't responding in accordance
with the published instructions.  The display should emulate what's in
the manual.  You may have a bigger problem!

--
Frank Kurz
www.firetechs.net


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