How to configure the FPD-7024 to communicate by phone using keypad programming.
How to use keypad programming to configure the FPD-7024 for phone communications.
Panel controller displays can become de-calibrated, e.g. upon initial power-up followed by unintentional contact with the display or inaccurately touching the crosshairs.
It becomes noticeable after the panel controller has re-booted and does not respond properly to touch.
Follow the steps from this article to configure FPD-7024 to communicate using Cellular or Ethernet network communications.
How to configure the FPD-7024 for network communications using keypad programming.
When using Wheelock / Cooper / Eaton Exceeder LED 3 Strobes and Horn Strobes on a UL Listed Bosch Fire panel a DSM or SM Wheelock Sync Module is required.
Is always recommended to backup the database before running the default process. Find out in this article the steps to restore default FSM (Fire Monitoring System) configuration
Use the tool provided when FSM server application is installed, to manage export/import of configurations.
Please note: This tool is only for configuration backup and does not include logs and history.
A sticker on the front of the B450 indicates proper switch positions for selecting various SDI or Option Bus addresses (see figure 1).
Figure 1 Sticker with address configurations
There are 2 types of FPD-7024 panels. It must first be determined which is in use before selecting the B450 address:
Newer types with firmware version 1.06 and higher. These types are identified by icons on the keypad instead of words (see figure 2).
Older types with firmware version 1.03 and lower. These types are identified by words on the keypad.
Figure 2 Version 1.06 with Icons vs 1.03 with words
Version 1.06 & newer types:
When used as sole communicator or backup to phone line, set the address wheel at 9 for Option Bus address 250.
When used as backup to a primary network communicator, set the address wheel at 6 for Option Bus address 134.
RPS connections require Option Bus address 250. Be sure the address wheel is set at 9 on the network communicator intended for RPS connections (Ethernet is preferred when allowed).
Version 1.03 and older types:
Use Option Bus address 250. Only one network communicator is available on these panel types.
This article provides instructions for exporting and saving the program from an FPA-1000 to be imported into a replacement FPA-1000 panel.
This information may be needed when replacing an FPA-1000 fire panel with another with intentions to use the same panel program.