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Re: FCI 7200 Fire Panel



On 13/02/2011 8:09 PM, James B wrote:
> On Feb 13, 3:20 pm, mleuck<m.le...@xxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> On Feb 11, 12:33 pm, James B<den...@xxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
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>>> On Feb 11, 12:08 am, Frank Kurz<t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
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>>>> On 10/02/2011 7:50 PM, James B wrote:
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>>>>> 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
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>>>>>>>>>> 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?
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>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> 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.
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>>>>>>>>> James
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>>>>>>>> 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
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>>>>>>> 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.
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>>>>>     http://publicsafety.utah.gov/firemarshal/documents/FireAlarmCertifica...
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>>>>> 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!
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>>>> --
>>>> Frank Kurzwww.firetechs.net-Hidequoted text -
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>>> Thanks,  I found a different manual for the 7200 micro panel and it
>>> matches what I have.  "it shows 2 digit codes" However the programming
>>> process is still the same.  Im going to try powering the system down
>>> to do a hard reset.  If that dont work it will be time for an upgrade.
>>
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>> James
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>> Hard reset of a critical fire panel, yea that'll do it...jeez- Hide quoted text -
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> Your right mleuck, the hard reset did not work.  :(
>
> What do you suggest I try next?
>
> James


Try following the instructions for entering the master password using
the standard interface (without the KDU).  You'll have to enter the six
digits in three increments.

--
Frank Kurz
www.firetechs.net


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