Editing Mpi Databases; Introduction; General Comments - Mircom FX-2200 Series Programming Manual

FX-2200 Programming Manual

2.0 Editing MPI Databases

2.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the windows used to program the system.

2.2 General Comments

Overview
The editing of a system is done through a series of input windows. Editing starts with the System
Level and progresses to the Panel Level, then to the Input Level, and finally to the Relate Level.
The Main Menu and option speed keys are not available while editing/viewing the system. While
editing is being done, the word OPEN is displayed in the Status Bar. This is to remind the user that
the system database is open and that the computer should not be turned off. If the computer is
turned off while the database is open, it may become corrupted.
If the current database has been previously verified and you select Edit, a requester is displayed
confirming your request to edit the database. If No is chosen, then the database is displayed in
View mode. Editing the database changes the database to a non-verified state and changes the
Last Edit Date.
Prior to an editing session, the database is automatically backed up. This back up copy has the
same name as the original database, but incorporates a .BAK extension. If a database becomes
corrupted, delete it and rename its .BAK backup file to have a .DBA extension. This restores the
database to the state prior to the last editing session.
Note: When upgrading from a version 17 (or earlier) system, a number of items that were
programmed at the panel are now included in the database. See the file UPDATE.TXT for a
complete description of these changes. Follow these instructions to obtain the required information
before upgrading your firmware to version 18 or higher:
1. Connect your computer to the panel and open the Terminal window.
2. Select the Printer screen in the Terminal: press 14<Tab>.
3. You should note that the title bar of the Terminal window displays the text "File logging in
4. In the terminal window, type the following command:
5. The panel's configuration settings are listed in the Terminal window and it is also saved in
6. Close the Terminal window.
7. You may now view the contents of the file using any standard word processor or the
Network-Capable Panel Types
The following panels can be used in a network configuration.
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progress...". If this does not appear, press the button Log On.
the file: LOG_CONT.TXT, located in your program directory. (This filename is
programmable in Version 18 or higher.)
NOTEPAD program supplied with Windows.
FX-2200 Fire Panel: The FX-2200 has two (Class A or B) SLCs and two (expandable to
eight) NACs. The NACs can be programmed to be used as either bells or strobe type
circuits.
MGD-2944 Annunciator: It includes the memory required to have a database loaded into
it. This allows for less information to be sent on the network. An optional 4x20 LCD can be
included. This annunciator has two communications ports. This allows the annunciator to
reside in the network loop. It uses the MR-2910 Network Board.
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