Edwards FW-UL6SW10 User manual

FW-UL6SW10 FireWorks Server
Installation Manual
P/N 3102221-EN • REV 008 • ISS 28NOV21

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Version
This document applies to
FW-UL6SW10 server computers running
FireWorks
9.1 software.
FCC compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful i
nterference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Contact information
For contact information
, see www.edwardsfiresafety.com.

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Content
Important information iii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Introduction 2
Description 2
Compatible monitors, option cards, and other accessories 9
Minimum system configurations 10
Specifications 11
Chapter 2 Installation 13
Package contents 14
Installation 14
Setting up the FW-UL6SW10 19
Connecting a PT-1S system event printer 27
Chapter 3 FireWorks network connections 29
Introduction 30
Connecting to an EST3 control unit 30
Connecting to an EST3X control unit 32
Connecting to an EST4 control unit 33
Connecting to a Bosch D6600/D6100 Communications Receiver 35
Connecting to iO64/iO1000 control units 37
Connecting to an FW-HSSX1 VESDA Modbus High Level Interface 40
Chapter 4 UL/ULC programming instructions 41
UL/ULC programming requirements 42
Disabling the 24-hour trouble re-sound timer 44
Automatically canceling workstation silence 44
Delaying control unit local AC power fail events 45
Changing the event selection method 45
Assigning user rights to clear all receiver account events 45
Filtering events 46
Changing to local mode of operation 46
Adjusting the trouble signal re-sound timer 46
Changing Event List operation 47
Changing the color used for Emergency events 47
Changing the color used for Supervisory events 48
Changing the color used for Building events 48
Changing the color used for Trouble events 49
Changing the color used for Monitor events 49
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 51
Fire alarm control unit to workstation communication problems 52
Workstation/server hard drive failure 53
Cleaning the filter 54
Cleaning the monitors 54
Appendix A System calculations 55
UPS sizing calculations 56

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Appendix B Listing requirements 59
UL/ULC listing requirements 60
FM approval requirements 62
Appendix C Applications 63
Ethernet network application 64
Redundant Ethernet communication application 64
Passing commands between control units 66
Security applications 68
Fire applications 68
Firefighter Smoke Control Station (FSCS) 69
Appendix D Lantronix CPR Manager 71
Introduction 72
Installing CPR Manager 72
Creating the Lantronix CPR port 72
Index 75

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Important information
Regulatory information
The FW-UL6SW10 server computer has been investigated against, and found to be compliant with, the following
standards:
• CAN/ULC-S303-M91 Standard for Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, first edition
• CAN/ULC-S527-11 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems, third edition
• CAN/ULC-S559-13 Standard for Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems, second edition
• CSA C22.1-12 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
• UL 365 Standard for Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, fourth edition
• UL 609 Standard for Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, eleventh edition
• UL 636 Standard for Holdup Alarm Units and Systems, tenth edition
• UL 864 Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, tenth edition
• UL 1076 Standard for Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, fifth edition
• UL 1610 Standard for Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Units, third edition
• UL 1635 Standard for Digital Alarm Communicator System Units, third edition
• UL 2017 Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, second edition
• UL 2572 Standard for Mass Notification Systems, first edition
• NFPA 11 Standard for Low-Expansion Foam Systems, 2010 edition
• NFPA 11A Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems, 2010 edition
• NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011 edition
• NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition
• NFPA 12B Standard on Halogenated Fire Extinguishing Agent Systems Halon 1211
• NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 edition
• NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012 edition
• NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 edition
• NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2013 edition
• NFPA 17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2013 edition
• NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Signaling Code
• NFPA 92 Standard for Smoke-Control Systems
• NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2012 edition
• FM 3010 Approval Standard for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems, 2010 edition

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UL 2572 security and data protection
For UL 2572 second edition applications only:
• Approved Security Function for FIPS PUB 140-2: No encryption employed
• Communication Security: Level 1
• Stored Data Security: Level 0
• Access Control Security: Level 2
• Physical Security: Level 1
• Audit Control: Not provided
Industry Canada information
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the
local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
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, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, product liability,
or otherwise. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or
incidental damages the preceding limitation may not apply to you. In any event the total liability of Carrier shall not
exceed the purchase price of the product. The foregoing limitation will apply to the maximum extent permitted by
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.

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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.
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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Chapter 1
Introduction
Summary
This chapter provides a brief introduction to FW-UL6SW10 server computers.
Content
Introduction 2
Description 2
Software product options 4
Front panel features 5
Rear panel features 6
Internal cable connections 7
Compatible monitors, option cards, and other
accessories 9
Minimum system configurations 10
Specifications 11

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Introduction
This manual provides instructions for installing FW-UL6SW10 server computers. It is intended for authorized and
product-certified distributors who are responsible for the installation of fire alarm equipment and are already
familiar with multiplex fire alarm systems and the relevant codes and standards.
This manual does not provide instructions for installing or using the FireWorks graphical command interface
software, or for programming a FireWorks life safety system.
This manual does not provide instructions for setting up FireWorks nonredundant or redundant networks. To read
more about FireWorks nonredundant and redundant networks, see FireWorks Life Safety Network Application
Guide (P/N 3102147).
In this manual:
• “EST control unit” refers to EST3, EST3X, and EST4 control units
• “Windows 10” refers to “Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC.” Unless stated otherwise, no other edition of Windows
10 is supported.
Description
The FW-UL6SW10 provides the hardware platform for a FireWorks life safety system. See Figure 1.
Figure 1: FW-UL6SW10 FireWorks server computer
The FW-UL6SW10 server computer is suitable for use as:
• A workstation computer in a FireWorks stand-alone network
• A server computer in a FireWorks nonredundant network. Not recommended for use as a nonredundant client
workstation computer.
• A primary server computer or a backup server computer in a FireWorks redundant network. Not
recommended for use as a witness computer in a FireWorks redundant network SQL cluster or as a
redundant client workstation computer.
• The communication transmission medium between VESDA detectors and EST control units. For releasing
service applications, the FW-UL6SW10 may not control, manipulate, or display any releasing device service
features.
• A Firefighter Smoke Control Station (FSCS)

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The FW-UL6SW10 uses a hardware RAID 1 hard drive array consisting of two separate hard drives. Both hard
drives store the same data. If one drive fails, the other drive continues to operate with all the data intact.
Figure 2: Typical FireWorks stand-alone network
(1) FW-UL6SW10
(2)
System event printer (if required)
(3) FireWorks nodes (125 max.)
(4) FireWorks remote client computer (15 max.)
(5) Dedicated fiber optic network
Figure 3: Typical FireWorks nonredundant network
(1) FW-UL6SW10 server computer
(2)
System event printer (if required)
(
3) FW-UL6WW10 client workstation computer
(15 max.)
(4) FireWorks nodes (125 max.)
(5) FireWorks remote client computer (15 max.)
(6) Dedicated fiber optic network
(3) (3) (4) (4)
(2)
(1)
(5)
(4) (4) (5) (5)
(2)
(1)
(3) (3)
(6)

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Figure 4: Typical FireWorks redundant network
(1) FW-UL6SW10 primary server computer
(2)
System event printer (if required)
(
3) FW-UL6SW10 backup server computer
(4)
FW-UL6WW10 witness computer
(5) FW-UL6WW10 client workstation computer (30
max.)
(6) FireWorks nodes (125 max.)
(7) FireWorks remote client computer (15 max.)
(8) Dedicated fiber optic network
Software product options
Table 1 lists the software products that you can install on the FW-UL6SW10. Software products are ordered and
installed separately.
Access to the software products is controlled by a software key that has been activated with your personal
initialization numbers (PINs).
Table 1: FireWorks software product descriptions
Product
Description
FW
-CGSUL [1] FireWorks stand-alone system software with command and control features
(includes FIREKEYUSB)
FW
-CGS [1] FireWorks stand-alone system software without command and control features
(includes FIREKEYUSB)
FW
-DARCOM Digital alarm receiver 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 software for displaying Contact ID formatted events from
up to 1,000 iO64/iO1000 fire alarm control units
FW
-1S [2] Remote client software. License supports one remote client computer for
displaying system events. Text only, no command and control.
FW
-4S [2] Remote client software. License supports four additional seats for displaying
system events on up to five remote client computers. Text only, no command
and control. You must activate FW-1S before you can activate FW-4S.
(6) (6) (7) (7)
(4)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5) (5)
(8)

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Product
Description
FW
-10S [2] Remote client software. License supports 10 additional seats for displaying
system events on up to 15 remote client computers. Text only, no command and
control. You must activate FW-1S and FW-4S before you can activate FW-10S.
FW
-HSSD5 Allows up to five FW-HSSX1 (VESDA) node connections
FW
-HSSD20 Allows up to 20 FW-HSSX1 (VESDA) node connections
FW
-FAST Automatically populate device maps with device information from AutoCAD files.
FW
-NSZZFP New nonredundant network server. License supports up to 15 nonredundant
client workstations, where ZZ determines the number of workstations (5 or 15).
Maximum possible manned operator stations: 16.
FW
-RSZZFP [3] New redundant network server. Supports one SQL cluster consisting of a
primary server, a backup server, and a witness, and up to 50 redundant client
workstations, where ZZ determines the number of network clients (5, 10, 15, 20,
25, or 50). Maximum possible manned operator stations: 51.
[1] UL Listed when installed on UL 864 Listed FireWorks server and workstation computers.
[2] The FireWorks software installed on the workstation and the Remote Client software installed on the remote
computer must be the same version number.
[3] The acting primary server in the SQL cluster may be used as a manned operator station; the acting backup
server and the witness cannot.
Front panel features
Figure 5 shows the features found on the front panel of the FW-UL6SW10.
Figure 5: Front panel features
(1) ON/OFF switch
(2)
USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2X)
(3)
Status LEDs (see Table 2)
(4) Optical drive
(5) Empty drive bays
(6) Filter assembly
(7) Fan 2
(8) Fan 1
Table 2: Status LED descriptions
LED
Description
Indicates the workstation is on

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LED
Description
Indicates hard drive activity
Indicates internal faults reported by the watchdog card
Rear panel features
Figure 6 shows the features found on the rear panel of the FW-UL6SW10.
Note: The FW-ULVID3 card is discontinued. It is included here for retrofit applications.
Figure 6: Rear panel features
(1) Fan 3
(2)
FW-PCWD6 card
(3) Second FW-ULVID3 card (optional)
(4) First FW-ULVID3 card (optional)
(5) I/O panel (see Figure 7)
(6) Redundant power supplies
Figure 7: FW-UL6SW10 I/O panel
(1) Not used
(
2) SVGA video
(3)
RJ-45 Ethernet port (LAN 1)
(4) RJ-45 Ethernet port (LAN 0)
(5) RJ-45 Ethernet port (LAN 2)
(6) RJ-45 Ethernet port (LAN 3)
(7) USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4X)
(1)
(5)
(6)
(4) (3) (2)

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Internal cable connections
Figure 8 and Figure 9 list the cable connections inside the FW-UL6SW10.
For additional information, see FW-PCWD6 Replacement FW-UL6 Watchdog Card Installation Sheet
(P/N 3102219).
Figure 8: FW-PCWD6 cable connections
(1) Not used
(2)
Not used (2X)
(3)
From front panel Trouble LED
(4) From power supplies
(5) Fan cable connections (see Table 3)
(6) From power supplies
(7) From motherboard COM2 connector (see Figure 9)
Table 3: FW-PCWD6 cable connections
FW
-PCWD6 FW-UL6SW10 Switch setting
Fan 8
Fan on FW-ULVID3 #2 [1] [2] S1-8: OFF
Fan 7
Fan on FW-ULVID3 #1 [1] [2] S1-7: OFF
Fan 6
Not used S1-6: OFF
Fan 5
Fan on CPU 0 S1-5: ON
Fan 4
Not used S1-4: OFF
Fan 3
Rear fan S1-3: ON
Fan 2
Front right fan S1-2: ON
Fan 1
Front left fan S1-1: ON
[1] Optional. If installed, set the corresponding switch segment to the ON position.
[2] The FW-ULVID3 card is discontinued. It is included here for retrofit applications.
(5)
(6)(7)
(3)
Fan 7
Fan 6
Fan 8
Fan 5
Fan 4
Fan 3
Fan 2
Fan 1
S1
JP9
JP10
JP11
X5
X2 (PWR)
JP5
JP6 JP8
ISP1
COM PORT
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Figure 9: FW-UL6SW10 motherboard cable connections
(1) FW-PCWD6 card slot (FW-PCWD6 card installed)
(2)
From FW-PCWD6 COM PORT connector
(3)
Expansion slot for second FW-ULVID3 card
(4)
Expansion slot for first FW-ULVID3 card
(5)
From Power Supply 1
(6) Memory slots (128 GB installed)
(7) From Power Supply 2
(8) Not used
(9) From power supplies
(10) From Drive 0 and Drive 1
(11) From optical drive
(12) From switch and status LEDs on the front panel
(1) (4) (5)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(2)
(8)
(6)
(3)

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Compatible monitors, option cards, and other accessories
Table 4 and Table 5 list the compatible monitors, option cards, and other accessories that you can use with the
FW-UL6SW10 .
Table 4: Accessories
Model
Description
FW
-19LCDWTS [1] 19-inch widescreen LCD monitor with a base, a capacitive USB touch screen,
and built-in speakers
FW
-22LCDWTS 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor with a base, a capacitive USB touch screen,
and built-in speakers
FW
-42LCDWTS 42-inch widescreen LCD monitor with a surface acoustic wave (SAW) USB
touch screen
FW
-ULVID3 [1] Graphics card with three HDMI video ports
FW
-PCWD6 Replacement FW-UL6 watchdog card
FW
-UL6CC1 Rear panel cable cover
FW
-UL6SSSD1TB Replacement blank 1 terabyte solid-state hard drive
FW
-FILTER Replacement filter
PT
-1S System event printer
MN
-COM1S RS-232 to Ethernet interface module
MN
-FVPN VoIP encoder/decoder module
MN
-NETRLY4 Network relay module
MN
-TK10 10-position, 4-pole DIN rail terminal block
MN
-NETSW1 [1] Unmanaged Ethernet switch, four copper connections and two fiber optic
connections
MN
-FNS4C2F3 Managed Ethernet switch, four copper connections and two fiber optic
connections
MN
-FNS8C2F3 Managed Ethernet switch, eight copper connections and two fiber optic
connections
MN
-FNS18C8F3 Managed Ethernet switch/router, 16 copper connections and two fiber optic
connections
Bosch
D6600/D6100 Digital alarm communications receiver
FW
-HSSX1 VESDA Modbus High Level Interface
MFC
-A Accessory enclosure
[1] Discontinued. Included here for retrofit applications.
Table 5: Rack mounting accessories
Model
Description
RKU
-61-24B 19-inch rack mount enclosure, black, 35 EIA panel spaces
FW
-19LCDWRACK Rack mount kit for 19-inch widescreen LCD monitors

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Model
Description
FW
-22LCDRMK1 Rack mount kit for 22-inch widescreen LCD monitors
FW
-RACKKB Keyboard rack mount kit (requires two EIA panel spaces)
BP1
Blank plate, 1.75 × 19 in. (requires one EIA panel space)
BP2
Blank plate, 3.50 × 19 in. (requires two EIA panel spaces)
BP3
Blank plate, 5.25 × 19 in. (requires three EIA panel space)
Minimum system configurations
Proprietary Fire/Security
Note: Security listings include UL 365, UL 636, UL 1076, and UL 1610.
• FW-UL6SW10 with FW-PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer (if required)
Proprietary Fire
• FW-UL6SW10 with FW-PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer (if required)
• Bosch D6600/D6100 (one per workstation)
Central Station Security
• FW-UL6SW10 with FW-PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer
Local Security
• FW-UL6SW10 with FW-PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer (if required)
Central Station Receiving
• FW-UL6SW10 with FW-PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer (if required)
• Bosch D6600/D6100 (one per workstation)
Emergency Signaling
• FW-UL6SW10 with FW-PCWD6, keyboard, and mouse
• UL 864 Listed compatible monitor (see Table 4)
• PT-1S system event printer (if required)
• Bosch D6600/D6100 (one per workstation)

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Specifications
Operating system
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, 64-bit, Version 1809
Processor
Intel Xeon
Memory
128 GB (not expandable)
Hard drive
1 TB
Optical drives
1
Video ports
SVGA
HDMI [1]
1
6
Universal Serial Bus
Ports (USB) ports
Front
Rear
2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Ethernet ports
4 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45
Serial ports
0
Watchdog card
Yes (FW-PCWD6)
ON/OFF key switch
Yes
Status LEDs
Yes
Power
120 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 A
Redundant supplies
Yes
Dimensions
[2] Width:17.0 in. (43.2 cm)
Height: 7.0 in. (17.8 cm)
Depth: 22.7 in. (57.7 cm)
Operating environment
Temperature
Relative humidity
32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
0 to 93% noncondensing
[1] HDMI video ports require one or two FW-ULVID3 cards. The FW-ULVID3 card is discontinued. It is included
here for retrofit applications.
[2] Add 5.5 in. (14.0 cm) to the depth if an FW-UL6CC1 is installed.

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