HyperTerminal with Gamewell IF602 FACP

As we all know, HyperTerminal is a great program that came with Windows based PCs prior to Vista. HyperTerminal is a great program to assist with programming and capturing data for specific fire alarm control panels via their SIM 232 connection port.

In this post we will explain how to properly connect your laptop computer running HyperTerminal to a Gamewell IF602 addressable fire alarm control panel. First of all as with all Gamewell and HyperTerminal connections, make sure to disconnect the Remote Annunciator (RAN) and/or SAN cards.

Next you will notice two phone jacks at the top of the motherboard. These are labeled as J5 and J6. When programming via SmartProgram or HyperTerminal make sure to connect to J6 as shown in the picture.

Port J5 is used for firmware updates.

Once you have connected your programming cable to the Motherboard via J6 and to your computer's serial port open the HyperTerminal program.

After you have completed the above steps be sure to view my HyperTerminal for Gamewell 600 Series video for a complete walk through on the HyperTerminal settings and usage.

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Hyper Terminal Commands for FCI E3

Okay a lot of people have been asking me for this information.  I constantly get asked if I know the Hyper Terminal commands for the Fire Control Instruments (FCI) E3.  In this post I have put down a few to get you guys started.  I will try to get more and update this list as they are found. 

If you know any other ones besides the list I have provided, then please be sure to leave a comment with them.

E3 Hyper Terminal / OTS Commands

Level 2 Password for access - [P22] [22] [22] You replace the 2's with whichever level you're needing to access with the correct level's password.

Reset - [R]

Silence - [S] [1] also there is [S] [0] to unsilence.

Version - [V]

Sensitivity Report - [DS]

History Events: Last 20 events - [LP] [2] Also there is this one, All events - [LP] [1]

This should be good to get you started.  I have also put together a small list for the Fire Control Instruments 7100  series fire alarm control panel.  See it here.

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Hyper Terminal Commands for FCI 7100

FCI-7100 Hyper Terminal Commands

Here are some of the Hyper Terminal commands for the Fire Control Instruments FCI 7100 series fire control panel.  Look here for the FCI E3 Hyper Terminal Commands.

Password Access - [P22] [22] [22] You replace the 2's with whichever level you're needing to access with the correct level's password.

Version - [V]

Report - [R] This will print out loop device configuration, loop, address, and device type for all devices.

Test - [T] [Loop #] [Device Address] This will perform a self-test of the device you choose as long as it is testable then it will report its findings.

Monitor - [M] [0] [SLC Loop# = 0 for loop one or 1 for loop two] [Device Address #] This will begin monitoring of the chosen device on the selected loop.

Stop Monitor - [M] [0] [0] [0] or just by Resetting the FACP.

Reset - [Xn] This will reset the FACP as you would via the front panel.


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