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Appendix 5 How to Flash Upgrade the Panel
1.1
General
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The user may change the panel operating software using a PC and an appropriate version of the
panel software (Flash upgrade file in ‘hex’ format).
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Perform the following four main steps to ensure the successful Flash upgrade of the panel software:
1
PC back-up of all configuration data.
2
Flash upgrade procedure
3
Wipe the panel configuration settings
4
Download existing site configuration file from PC.
Step 1
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Before performing this procedure it is strongly recommended that a backup of the current panel
configuration is downloaded to the PC, using the
latest version
of the PC Configuration Tool (available
from Technical Support or your fire panel equipment supplier).
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Connect the lead between the panel, using the PC Tool connector, and PC. If using the Isolated USB
to Serial Adapter Kit lead (PN: 020-891) for connection between the panel and the PC, refer to the
user documentation supplied with it. Alternatively, use the MIAS communications lead (PN: 795-
080) to communicate with the PC. Refer to
Section 5.4
Programming Using the PC Configuration
Tool
for further details on how to do this.
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Refer to the user documentation supplied with the PC Configuration Tool for more details on operating
the PC configuration tool program.
Figure 33 - Location of PC Tool Connector and Flash Programmer Jumper Link J1
Step 2
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Before starting, power down the panel completely (remove mains and batteries). When all power is
removed, move the jumper link J1 from the DISABLE position to the ENABLE position. Re-apply
power (mains only as this procedure will work without the batteries connected). The LCD remains
blank throughout as the PC Flash Program user interface reports the status of Flash upgrade process.
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On the PC start the DXc Flash Programmer. This can be done either by going to the ‘Start menu/All
Programs/Morley-IAS by Honeywell’ and selecting the ‘DX Flash Programmer’ option, or by double-
clicking the ‘DX Flash Programmer’ desktop icon.
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