Message Handler (Psion Only) - Kidde Fire Protection ANTARES Manual

On power up and every 24 hours the panel does a Checksum on the four main memory sections,
namely the EPROM (E), the message RAM (M) and the two programmable output sections (L
and P). The EPROM checksum should remain fixed unless a fault occurs but the other three
areas will change as the messages are entered and the site programming is carried out. However,
these programming changes, when complete, cause the panel to automatically update the
appropriate checksums. If changes occur due to faults these will be logged as such when the
automatic check is carried out.
However by taking a list of the checksums after any programming has been carried out they can
be used to see on a return visit whether any other programming has taken place. The EPROM
checksums gives an identity as to the software version fitted to the panel.
TUE 15 MAR 21:45 DISPLAY CHECKSUMS
To obtain the hard copy listing the printer must be enabled before the option is selected. The
print format is identical to the display.
The listing can be terminated using the CANCEL/NO key but no terminated message will be
obtained. Any fire or fault will automatically terminate the listing.

3.3.5 Message Handler (Psion only)

The Message Handler allows both upload and download of the ext messages and message
memory clear. The option is accepted by operating the EXE key on the Psion. Both upload and
download are done on a loop basis the memory clear being done on a complete panel basis. The
panel will therefore first request whether the Load/Save or Clear option is required, see fig 3.3.9.
The options are selected by either a 0 (Load/Save) or a 1 (Clear). No ENTER key is required.
Any other key will terminate the Message Handler option, returning the display to option one
of menu two.
TUE 15 MAR 21:45 MESSAGE HANDLER
Clear Memory
In order to retain the zone and text message information even in the event of a total panel power
down a separate on board battery is used to enable the appropriate memory. So in order to be
able to clear out old information or if it is required to reconfigure the system this option allows
the message section of the memory to be cleared completely.
TUE 15 MAR 21:45 MESSAGE HANDLER
TM0064
CHECKSUM 'E' 002F2456
LOAD/SAVE 0 CLEAR MEM 1
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Fig 3.3.8
Fig 3.3.9
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