FireWorks 9.

01 Software
Installation Guide

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Content
Important information iii
Limitation of liability iii
Advisory messages iii

Introduction 1
Software options 1

Installing FireWorks 9.01 on FW-UL6WW10 Windows 10

workstations 3

Installing FireWorks 9.01 on FW-UL6W Windows 7 workstations 4

Converting projects from previous versions of FireWorks 6

FireWorks 1.7x projects 6
FireWorks 1.6x projects 6
FireWorks 1.5x and earlier projects 6

Installing FireWorks 9.01 for demonstration purposes 7

Installing FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client software 8

Filling out the FireWorks Remote Client network administration form 8
Installing FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client 10
Starting FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client 10
Verifying the Edwards Code Signing certificate is installed 11

Connecting iO Series control units 15

Configuring the iO Series control panel network options 16
Installing and setting up OH Network Receiver 17
Installing the com0com driver 30
Connecting the receivers to the virtual COM port 32

Lantronix CPR Manager 35

Introduction 35
Installing CPR Manager 35
Creating the Lantronix CPR port 36

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Configuring the FireWorks COM port 38
Testing the connection 39

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Important information

Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will
Carrier be liable for any lost profits or business opportunities, loss of
use, business interruption, loss of data, or any other indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages under any theory of liability,
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applicable law, regardless of whether Carrier has been advised of the
possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails
of its essential purpose.
Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the
instructions of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this
manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, Carrier assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions.

Advisory messages
Advisory messages alert you to conditions or practices that can cause
unwanted results. The advisory messages used in this document are
shown and described below.

WARNING: Warning messages advise you of hazards that could result

in injury or loss of life. They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in
order to prevent the injury or loss of life.

Caution: Caution messages advise you of possible equipment damage.

They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the
damage.

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Note: Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort.
They describe how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out
important information that you should read.

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Introduction
FireWorks 9.01 is a computerized display and control system that can
be used with one or more remote display computers to provide monitor
and control functions for multiple life safety networks.
FireWorks unites building systems technology with an easy-to-use
graphical interface. By combining product innovation with application
flexibility, FireWorks simplifies the configuration and management of
your building systems.
These instructions are for installing FireWorks 9.01 on FireWorks
FW-UL6W(W10) workstations. For installing FireWorks 9.01 on third-
party Windows 10 computers, see FireWorks 9.0 Windows 10
Installation Sheet (P/N 3102660).
FireWorks 9.01 only supports FireWorks stand-alone network
applications. It does not support FireWorks nonredundant or redundant
network applications.

Software options
You can install FireWorks 9.01 with or without common controls, and
with several other software options. See Table 1 for a list of available
options.
Access to the software is controlled by personal identification numbers
(PINs) stored on a FireWorks USB software key. The software PINs are
issued to you by way of a Software Key Certificate and are matched to
your specific USB software key.

Table 1: FireWorks software options

SKU Description
FW-CGSUL [1] Stand-alone FireWorks software with command and
common control features.
FW-CGS [1] Stand-alone FireWorks software without command
and common control features.

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SKU Description
FW-DARCOM Digital alarm receiver communications software for
displaying Contact ID or SIA 4/2 formatted events
from any fire alarm or security control panel.
Requires a compatible digital alarm communicator
receiver (DACR).
FW-IPMON1000 Digital alarm receiver communications software for
displaying Contact ID formatted events from up to
1,000 iO series control panels.
FW-1S [2] Remote client software for displaying events on one
remote client TCP/IP connection.
FW-4S [2] Remote client software for displaying events on up to
five remote client TCP/IP connections.
Requires FW-1S.
FW-10S [2] Remote client software for displaying events on up to
15 remote client TCP/IP connections.
Requires FW-1S and FW-4S.
FW-FAST Software application for automatically populating
device maps with device information from AutoCAD
files.
FW-HSSD5 Software application for connecting up to five
FW-HSSX VESDA nodes for command or
monitoring.
FW-HSSD20 Software application for connecting up to 20
FW-HSSX VESDA nodes for command or
monitoring.

[1] UL Listed only when installed on FireWorks FW-UL6 Windows 10

workstations.
[2] The FireWorks Remote Client software installed on the remote client
computer must be the same version number as the FireWorks software
installed on the FireWorks workstation.

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Installing FireWorks 9.01 on FW-UL6WW10
Windows 10 workstations
Installing FireWorks 9.01 is a two-step process that requires you to
reboot the computer between steps. Whether you are installing
FireWorks 9.01 from a disc or from a USB flash drive, leave them in the
computer when you reboot.
Before you begin installing FireWorks 9.01, read the release notes
(P/N 3100569) in their entirety. Release notes are available onthe My-
Eddie website.
The installation can take up to 45 minutes or more, depending on the
speed of your computer, so be patient. While installing FireWorks 9.01,
do not attempt to run any other programs, or perform any other
operations on the computer.

To install FireWorks 9.01 on FW-UL6WW10 Windows 10

workstations:
1. Plug your USB software key into the computer.
2. Insert the installation disc into the optical drive or plug in the USB
flash drive, and then double-click setup.exe.
Note: The installation may start automatically depending on your
computer settings.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you are prompted to enter a PIN, enter the FW-CGSUL or
FW-CGS PIN from your Software Key Certificate first, and then
enter the remaining PINs.
When you are prompted to load SQL Server 2012 Standard
Database, click No.

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Installing FireWorks 9.01 on FW-UL6W
Windows 7 workstations
FireWorks 9.01 only supports the Windows 10 operating system. Before
you can install FireWorks 9.01 on FW-UL6W Windows 7 workstations,
you must upgrade the operating system to Windows 10 by installing the
FW-UL6W Windows 10 upgrade kit (catalog number FW-UL6WW10UK,
ordered separately).

To install FireWorks 9.01 on FW-UL6W Windows 7 workstations:

1. Make a full backup of your FireWorks 8.x project.
2. Install the FW-UL6W Windows 10 upgrade kit. For more
information, see FW-UL6WW10UK Windows 10 Upgrade Kit
Installation Sheet (P/N 3102665).
3. Install FireWorks as described in “Installing FireWorks 9.01” on
page 3, except when you are prompted for a PIN, enter:
fireworks.
Note: The software PINs are already stored on your USB software
key.
4. Restore your FireWorks 8.x project.

To make a full backup of your FireWorks 8.x project:

1. Create a backup folder in a location other than in the
C:\Fireworks\System\Backup folder (e.g., on a network drive, an
external hard drive, or a USB flash drive).
Name the folder FWBACKUP followed by the backup date
(e.g., FWBACKUP_30JUL21).
2. Start System Builder.
3. On the File menu, click Backup.
4. On the Backup Project dialog box, click the Browse button, select
the backup folder you created in step 1, and then click Save.
5. Select the Full Backup check box, and then click OK.

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6. In the Enter description for saved project dialog box, type a
description or use the default description, and then click OK.

To restore your FireWorks 8.x project:

1. Start System Builder.
2. On the File menu, click Restore.
3. In the Confirm Restore Project dialog box, click Yes.

4. In the Restore Project dialog box, go to the backup folder you

created previously, select the .fwkprj file, and then click Open.
5. In the System Builder message box, click OK.

6. Start System Builder.

7. In the Storage Conversion dialog box, click Convert.
When the conversion is done, click Close.
8. Start System Builder.

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Converting projects from previous versions of
FireWorks

FireWorks 1.7x projects

FireWorks 1.7x projects are compatible with FireWorks 9.01. Make a full
backup of your FireWorks 1.7x project, and then restore it on a
workstation/computer running FireWorks 9.01.

FireWorks 1.6x projects

FireWorks 1.6x projects are compatible with FireWorks 9.01. Make a full
backup of your FireWorks 1.6x project, and then restore it on a
workstation/computer running FireWorks 9.01.

FireWorks 1.5x and earlier projects

FireWorks 1.5x and earlier projects are not compatible with FireWorks
9.01.

To convert a FireWorks 1.5x project:

1. Make a full backup of your FireWorks 1.5x project, and then restore
it on a workstation/computer running FireWorks 1.6x or 1.7x.
2. Make a full backup of your now FireWorks 1.6x or 1.7x project, and
then restore it on a workstation/computer running FireWorks 9.01.
To convert projects earlier than FireWorks 1.5x you must first convert
them to a FireWorks 1.5x project, and then convert that project as
described above.
Note: FireWorks 1.5 is available on the FireWorks 1.6x and 1.7x
installation DVDs.

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Installing FireWorks 9.01 for demonstration
purposes
Before installing FireWorks 9.01 for demonstration purposes, make sure
the demonstration computer meets the recommended system
requirements and that all Windows updates have been applied.
Note: To run FireWorks 9.01 for demonstration purposes, the
demonstration computer must have a 3-SDU enabled software key.

To install FireWorks 9.01 for demonstration purposes:

1. Insert the installation disc into the optical drive or plug in the USB
flash drive, and then double-click setup.exe.
2. When prompted to enter a PIN number, type: fireworks.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you are ready to begin your demonstration, start System Control,
and then to log on use “ADMIN” for the user name and password. After
logging on, use the function keys described in below to simulate events.

Function key Operation

Ctrl+F1 Smoke active event
Ctrl+F2 Pull station active event
Ctrl+F3 Supervisory active event
Ctrl+F5 Trouble event
Ctrl+F6 Monitor active event
Ctrl+F12 Reset life safety events
See Demo menu Digital receiver alarm 4/2 event
See Demo menu Digital receiver alarm CID event
See Demo menu Heat detector alarm event

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Installing FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client
software
FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client is used to view information present on a
FireWorks 9.01 workstation (i.e., server) from a remote computer (i.e.,
client) over an Ethernet (TCP/IP) connection. The remote computer
must be running the Windows 10 operating system.
FireWorks 9.01 uses Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation
(WCF) to manage communications between the FireWorks workstation
and FireWorks remote clients. To secure the communications,
FireWorks 9.01 uses a self-signed certificate to authenticate the remote
client connection.

Filling out the FireWorks Remote Client network

administration form
Before installing FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client, it is important that your
site network administrator and the FireWorks administrator fill out the
“FireWorks Remote Client network administration form” (see Table 2 on
page 9).
The network administration form provides a means of communication
between the FireWorks administrator and the site network administrator
so FireWorks Remote Client users can access the FireWorks server.
Both administrators should retain the completed form for future
reference.
You can install multiple instances of FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client on
the same computer; a separate instance for each FireWorks 9.01
installation. Fill out network administration form for each installation. For
version compatibility, see FireWorks 9.01 Release Notes
(P/N 3100569).

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Notes
• The network address of the FireWorks workstation must remain
constant either through the use of a static IP address or a DNS
name FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client uses TCP/IP port 8201 for
communicating with the FireWorks workstation.
• If a static IP address is available, the network administrator must
configure the FireWorks workstation with that IP address.

Table 2: FireWorks Remote Client network administration form

Section 1 (To be filled out by the FireWorks administrator)
The FireWorks Remote Client users will be located on (check all that
apply):
 Internet
 Company or building VPN (virtual private network)
 Company or building intranet
 Same LAN that the FireWorks Web Server is on
 Other: _____________________________________

Section 2 (To be filled out by the network administrator)

The network address of the FireWorks workstation is:
Full computer name: ________________________________
— or —
Static IP address: _______ . _______ . _______ . _______

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Installing FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client
1. Insert the installation disc into the optical drive or plug in the USB
flash drive.
2. Right-click FireWorks Remote Client.exe, and then click Run as
administrator.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Starting FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client

Before you can use FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client, verify that you have
met the following requirements:
• FireWorks 9.01 System Control is running on the target FireWorks
workstation
• Remote client functionality is enabled on the target FireWorks
system
• You have sufficient user rights to use Remote Client to connect to
the target FireWorks system
• The Edwards Code Signing certificate is installed
Refer to the FireWorks Remote Client Help for other information on
connecting FireWorks Remote Client to the FireWorks workstation.

To start FireWorks 9.01 Remote Client:

1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the FireWorks 9.01 Remote
Client icon.
— or —
If you are having certificate issues, right-click the FireWorks 9.01
Remote Client icon, and then click Run as administrator.

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Verifying the Edwards Code Signing certificate is
installed
1. Open Microsoft Management Console (see image below).
On the Windows task bar, in the Search box, type: mmc, and then
click Run as administrator.

2. On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.

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3. In the Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog box, in the Available
snap-ins list, select Certificates, and then click Add.

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4. On the Certificates snap-in page, select Computer account, and
then click Next.

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5. On the Select Computer page, select Local Computer, and then
click Finish.

6. In the Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog box, click OK.

7. In the Microsoft Management Console’s navigation pane, in the
Trusted Root Certification Authorities\Certificates folder, verify
the Edwards Code Signing certificate is installed.
If the Edwards Code Signing certificate is not installed, see your
FireWorks system administrator.

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Connecting iO Series control units
You can connect FireWorks 9.01 to iO Series control units – for
monitoring purposes only. To connect FireWorks 9.01 to an iO Series
control unit, you need the following:
• FireWorks 9.01
• OH Network Receiver
• A null modem emulator (com0com driver). Reference Field Tech
Note - IPMON1000 Virtual Null Modem Cable located in the
C:\Fireworks\Documentation folder.
• FW-CGSUL or FW-CGS
• FW-IPMON1000
• FW-DARCOM
Figure 1 below illustrates a typical iO Series connection to a FireWorks
workstation.

Figure 1: iO Series control unit connection

FW WORKSTATION

FW-IPMON1000
com0com
FW-DARCOM

FW-CGS

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The general steps for connecting an iO Series control unit are:
1. In the iO-CU, configure the iO Series control unit’s Network, IP
Dialer, and IP Account settings. Refer to Table 3 on page 17.
2. Export the iO Series control unit’s dialer events.
3. In the FireWorks 9.01 Receiver Configuration Manager, add an OH
Network Receiver, and then set up a Contact ID account.
Note: The Receiver Type for an OH Network Receiver is: Osborne-
Hoffman OH2000E.
4. Import the iO Series control panel dialer events.
5. Install and set up OH Network Receiver. See “Installing and setting
up OH Network Receiver” on page 17.
6. Install and set up the com0com driver. See “Installing the com0com
driver” on page 30.
7. Connect the OH Network Receiver and the OH2000E digital
receiver to the virtual COM port. See “Connecting the receivers to
the virtual COM port” on page 32.

Configuring the iO Series control panel network

options
On the iO Series control panel, set the network options as shown in
Table 3 on page 17.

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Table 3: iO Series control panel network options
Option Setting
Network Enabled Enabled
Account ID The same account number as the FireWorks
digital receiver account number
IP The static IP address of the FireWorks
computer
TCP/IP The same port number as the supervision
port number on the OH Network Receiver
(see Figure 3 on page 19)
Send Restorals Yes
Evnt Notif Event, Device, or Zone
Hello Time 025
Timeout Sec 040
Receiver # The same receiver number as the FireWorks
digital receiver
Line # The same line number as the FireWorks
digital receiver line number

Installing and setting up OH Network Receiver

The OH Network Receiver software provided with FireWorks 9.01 can
monitor up to 1,000 iO Series control panels over an Ethernet (TCP/IP)
network. You must activate the FW-DARCOM and FW-IPMON1000
software options before you can use the OH Network Receiver
software.

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Installing OH Network Receiver
You have the option to install OH Network Receiver during the
FireWorks installation process. This is the preferred method, but you
can also install it separately.

To install the OH Network Receiver separately:

1. Open the C:\Fireworks\NetRec folder, and then double-click
OHNetRec-3.1.1.3.MR1.exe.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Setting up OH Network Receiver

Double-click the OH Network Receiver desktop icon, and then for each
command on the Setup menu, set up OH Network Receiver as shown in
Figure 2 through Figure 9.
Notes
When you have finished setting up the software, return to the Sound
Setup dialog box, and select the Audible Alarm – Sound Card check
box.

Figure 2: Serial ports setup dialog box

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Figure 3: Network ports setup dialog box

Figure 4: Receiver Type Selection dialog box

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Figure 5: Automation setup

Figure 6: Sound setup

Figure 7: Video setup

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Figure 8: Linecut timeouts

Figure 9: R and L override setup

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Adding Firewall exception rules
In order for the OH Network Receiver to communicate properly with
Fireworks, you will need to add an inbound exception and an outbound
exception rule to your firewall settings.

To add the inbound exception rule:

1. In the Search box on the Windows task bar, type: group policy,
and then click Edit group policy.
2. In the Local Group Policy Editor window, in the Computer
Configuration group, open the Windows Settings folder, and then
expand the Security Settings group.
3. In Security Settings group, open the Windows Defender Firewall
with Advanced Security folder, and then expand the Windows
Defender Firewall and Advance Security – Local Group Policy
Object group.
4. In the Windows Defender Firewall and Advance Security –
Local Group Policy Object group, click Inbound Rules.

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5. On the Action menu, click New Rule to start the new inbound rule
wizard.

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6. On the Rule Type page, click Program, and then click Next.

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7. On the Program page, select This program path, browse to the
C:\OH-NetworkReceiver\jre\bin folder, select javaw.exe, and then
click Open.

8. On the Program page, click Next.

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9. On the Action page, click Allow the connection, and then click
Next.

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10. On the Profile page, select the Domain, Private and Public check
boxes, and then click Next.

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11. On the Name page, in the Name box, type: OH Inbound
Exception Rule, and then click Finish.

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12. Verify the inbound exception rule you just created appears in the
Inbound Rules list.

To add the outbound exception rule:

1. In the Windows Defender Firewall and Advance Security –
Local Group Policy Object group, click Outbound Rules.
2. On the Action menu, click New Rule to start the new outbound rule
wizard, and then follow the procedure above starting at the Rule
Type page.
On the Name page, in the Name box, type: OH Outbound
Exception Rule.
After both your inbound and outbound firewall exception rules are in
place, you should be able to establish communication. You’ll know you
have established a proper communication when you open OH Lite and
the events that are being sent to Fireworks are green.

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Installing the com0com driver
The com0com driver lets you add pairs of virtual COM ports that
emulate a null modem cable. The com0com driver is an open source
kernel-mode virtual serial port driver that is available freely under GPL
license.
A copy of the com0com driver is in the C:\Fireworks\Tools\Serial Port
Tool folder after you install FireWorks.
Before installing the com0com driver:
• Turn off User Account Control (UAC) by changing the User Account
Control setting to Never Notify.
• Open Windows Device Manager and note which communication
port numbers are not used.
• Enable test signing.

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Note: All FireWorks software and utilities must be installed and ran with
“run as administrator,” and requires full administrative elevated rights
and privileges.

To enable test signing:

1. On the Start menu, click Run.
2. In the Open box, type: bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON, and
then click OK.

3. Restart the computer.

To install the com0com driver:

1. Open the C:\FireWorks\Tools\Serial Port Tool folder.
2. In the Serial Port Tool folder, unzip com0com-2.2.2.0-x64-fre-
signed.zip.
3. Open the com0com-2.2.2.0-x64-fre-signed folder, double-click
setup.exe, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
4. On the Start menu, open the com0com folder, and then double-
click Setup.
5. In the Setup for com0com dialog box, rename the virtual COM port
pair to two unused Windows COM port numbers.

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 For example, rename the virtual COM ports to COM10 and COM11
as shown below.

6. Click Apply, and then click Close.

Connecting the receivers to the virtual COM port

To connect to the OH Network Receiver:

1. On the Start menu, under UTC F&S, click OH Network Receiver.
2. On the Setup menu, click Serial ports.

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3. In the Port Name list, select the lower-numbered virtual COM port
as shown below.

4. Click Apply, and then click Close.

To connect the OH2000E digital receiver:

1. In System Builder, on the Applications menu, click
Communications Manager.
2. In the Ports list, select an unassigned port.
3. In the Assigned Node list, select the OH2000E digital receiver,
and then select the Enabled check box..

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4. Under Serial Port Properties, select the higher-numbered virtual
COM port from the Com Port list as shown below.

5. Set Baud Rate, Parity, and Stop Bits to the same values as the OH
Network Receiver serial port settings.
6. Click Apply, and then click Close.
7. Start System Control and test the OH Network Receiver.

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Lantronix CPR Manager

Introduction
Lantronix CPR Manager (also known as COM Port Redirector) lets
FireWorks communicate with select serial devices using an Ethernet
connection and an MN-COM1S.
A copy of Lantronix CPR Manager is in the C:\Fireworks\Tools\Serial
Port Tool folder after you install FireWorks.
Note: If the host is on the other side of a router or a firewall, then you
may have to add UDP ports 30718, 43282, and 43283 to the firewall
exception list. You may experience trouble in opening this COM port if
these UDP ports are not excluded. For VESDA applications, use TCP
port 10001.

Installing CPR Manager

Note: All FireWorks software and utilities must be installed with “run as
administrator,” and requires full administrative elevated rights and
privileges.

To install CPR Manager:

1. Open the C:\Fireworks\Tools\Serial Port Tool folder.
2. In the Serial Port Tool folder, double-click
setup_cpr_x86x64cd_4.3.0.3.exe.
3. Click Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Creating the Lantronix CPR port

To create the CPR port:

1. On the Start menu, under the Lantronix folder, click CPR
Manager.

2. On the Device menu, click Search or click the Search For

Devices button to add existing COM ports to the Com Port List.

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3. On the Com Port menu, click Add and Remove or click the
Add/Remove button to add a virtual COM port.

4. In the Com Ports dialog box, select the check box for the COM
port you want to add, and then click OK.
Note: FireWorks Communication Manager supports up to 25 serial
ports. Do not select Com26 or higher.

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5. In the device navigation pane, select the COM port, that you just
created.
6. On the Settings tab, do the following:
In the Host box, type the IP address of the MN-COM1s connected
to the target serial device.
In the TCP Port box, type 10001.
7. Click Save.

Configuring the FireWorks COM port

To configure the FireWorks COM port:

1. On the System Builder Applications menu, click Communications
Manager.
2. In the Communications Manager dialog box, select a port in the
Ports list or click Add Port.
3. Under Port Properties, do the following:
In the Label box, type a label for the port.
Under Port Type, select Serial Port.
In the Assigned Node list, select the target node, and then check
the Enabled check box.
In the Description box, type a description.
Under Serial Port properties, in the Com Port list, select the
Lantronix CPR port.
4. Click Apply.

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Once the equipment is set up and deployed, you can use Lantronix
CPR Manager to test the connection.

To test the connection:

1. Start Lantronix CPR Manager.
2. In the navigation panel, click the COM port that you want to test.
3. On the Com XX tab, set the serial port settings for the following
values:
Baud Rate: 19200
Data: 8 bits
Parity: Even
Stop: 1 bit
Flow control: None
4. Click Open.
5. Verify that Com Status is Open and that the Network Status
indicates you are connected to the correct IP address.
6. Click Close.

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