Programmable Items .......................... 5 PC / Laptop Requirements ......................... 5 Items Required for Device Programming ..................5 Protec Stand Alone Repeater Programmer Software Installation ..........6 Connecting the Device to the PC ..................... 11 Updating the Device Firmware ......................12 Programming Device Custom Data and Logos ................
The policy of Protec Fire Detection PLC is one of continuous improvement. As such we reserve the right to make changes to product specifications at any time and without prior notice.
Programming Guide The 6000/LOOP/REPEATER is programmed with a default configuration out of the box. If a custom configuration is required, this can be programmed through the device’s USB port, using the Protec Stand Alone Repeater Programmer windows software. The programming software also enables updates of the device’s firmware if required.
Protec Stand Alone Repeater Programmer Software Installation The software executable can be obtained by contacting Protec Fire Detection, or visiting the Protec website. 3.4.1 Opening the Executable Installer Once the software has been obtained, double-click the executable file to open it.
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3.4.6 USB Driver Installation The Stand Alone Repeater Programmer should now be installed and open. It is now required to install the USB driver needed to communicate with the 6000/LOOP/REPEATER. Ensure the device is not connected to the PC at this point.
Connecting the Device to the PC The 6000/LOOP/REPEATER must be completely disconnected from the loop and removed from the back box before it can be updated. When removing the device from the back box, make sure the loop continuity switch is set to the commissioning position to maintain the loop continuity.
Updating the Device Firmware Occasionally new device firmware will be made available to introduce new features. The new firmware can be programmed into the device using the Protec Stand Alone Repeater Programmer. Device Firmware must only be updated when instructed to do so by Protec.
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The images must be 200px wide by 100px tall, black and white images, of a .bmp or .png format. Press the ‘Logo’s Protec’ or the ‘Logo’s Custom’ button to open the file navigator to browse for the logo image file. Which logo is displayed on the device itself is chosen in the device’s EEPROM data.
The device may be surface or flush mounted (no extra bezel is required when flush mounting). The 6000/LOOP/REPEATER front panel is fully enclosed within a sealed housing. This housing must never be opened. If the device requires repair it must be returned to Protec.
User Guide Controls The 6000/LOOP/REPEATER status indicators and controls are shown below. 4.4” LCD Fire LED Next Fault LED Select Disablement LED Down Power LED Context 1 Context 2 Context 3 During normal operation, the LCD picture will be inverted for a short period of time at regular intervals.
Check the device’s flash memory condition View device diagnostic statistics As a security measure the 6000/LOOP/REPEATER will return to access level 1 if no key activity has been detected for 5 minutes. RDM0012 Issue 1 AA Page 26 of 35...
The 6000/LOOP/REPEATER can display up to 30 events in each category, events are displayed on a first in, first out basis. If more than 30 events of one type are on the system the user must use the Fire Alarm Control Panel to view the entire list.
‘Help’ menu. A one off access code can be obtained by contacting Protec then quoting the encoded key displayed in the tooltip, or using the Stand Alone Repeater Programmer to decode the key. The encoded key is valid for one hour from its generation and will only work once.
The ‘Controls’ menu is accessible at any time from all access levels. The menu adapts the navigation buttons to allow the user to perform additional actions at any point. The following actions are available on the 6000/LOOP/REPEATER. The menu will automatically time out after 10 seconds if no further input is received.
Default Access Codes The 6000/LOOP/REPEATER is shipped with the following default access codes. Default level 2 access code: 1 8 4 8 Default level 3 access code: 3 1 4 4 It is strongly recommended that these access codes are changed upon the installation of the device.
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