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Driver Version:
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Driver Manual
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)
FS-8700-39 EST3-ECP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1EST3 Description ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2Driver Scope of Supply ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Supplied By FieldServer Technologies for this Driver ..........................................................................................4
2.2 Provided By the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment ................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Hardware ......................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Required 3rd Party Configuration ..................................................................................................................4
3Hardware Connections................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Pinouts .................................................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Connection Notes ................................................................................................................................................5
4Data Array Parameters................................................................................................................................... 6
5Configuring the FieldServer as a EST3 Client................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Client Side Connection Parameters .....................................................................................................................7
5.2 Client Side Node Parameters ...............................................................................................................................8
5.3 Client Side Map Descriptor Parameters ..............................................................................................................8
5.3.1 FieldServer Related Map Descriptor Parameters ..........................................................................................8
5.3.2 Driver Related Map Descriptor Parameters..................................................................................................9
5.3.3 Map Descriptor Example 1..........................................................................................................................11
5.3.4 Map Descriptor Example 2:.........................................................................................................................11
5.3.5 Map Descriptor Example 3:.........................................................................................................................11
Appendix A Useful Features................................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix A.1. PanelMasks ......................................................................................................................................12
Appendix A.2. Setting up Multiple Parameters .......................................................................................................12
Appendix A.3. Priority:.............................................................................................................................................12
Appendix A.4. Report and Delta Service:.................................................................................................................12
Appendix A.4.1. Report Service (regular polling): ................................................................................................12
Appendix A.4.2. Delta Service (unsolicited messages):........................................................................................12
Appendix A.4.3. Example Configuration using Delta Mode only .........................................................................13
Appendix A.5. Optional Data Arrays ........................................................................................................................14
Appendix A.5.1. Relay Confirmation State...........................................................................................................14
Appendix A.5.2. EST_Types_DA ...........................................................................................................................14
Appendix A.5.3. EST_Types_Update ....................................................................................................................14
Appendix A.5.4. DA_Bit_Name ............................................................................................................................15
Appendix A.5.5. EST_Report_Type.......................................................................................................................16
Appendix A.6. Object Types and Required Parameters...........................................................................................17
Appendix A.7. Set Date and Time To Panel .............................................................................................................18
Appendix B Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 19
Appendix B.1. Multiple Com Errors .........................................................................................................................19
Appendix C Reference.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix C.1. EST3 Data Format: ............................................................................................................................20
Appendix C.1.1. Input data format ......................................................................................................................20
Appendix C.1.2. Output data format ...................................................................................................................23
Appendix C.2. EST3 ECP Connection Statistics: .......................................................................................................24
Appendix C.3. Driver Error Messages ......................................................................................................................25

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1EST3 DESCRIPTION
The EST3 External Communications Protocol (ECP) driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from EST
devices over RS-232 or RS-485 (with converter) serial ports using the EST3 ECP protocol. In the EST application the
FieldServer always emulates a Client.
The FieldServer makes use of the following ECP Services:
Read Operations:
Report Service
Delta Service
Write Operations:
Command Service
All read points are continually updated using the Report Service; response times are enhanced using Delta Service
broadcasts by the EST3 panel.

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2DRIVER SCOPE OF SUPPLY
Supplied By FieldServer Technologies for this Driver
FieldServer Technologies PART #
Description
FS-8915-10
7-ft Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends
FS-8917-16
Cable, EIA232:485 Pigtail RJ45 Port
Provided By the Supplier of 3 rd Party Equipment
2.1.1 Hardware
PART #
Description
EST3 Gateway
3-RS232 Card Rev 5.0
Needs to be installed for PAL chip Rev 1.1.
3-RS232 Card Rev 6.0
Needs to be installed for PAL chip Rev 1.2.
2.1.2 Required 3rd Party Configuration
The EST3 panel has to be set into the “Gateway Mode” using the EST3 Configuration tool (3-SDU)
Possible Protocols
ECP Type II
Supported
ECP Type II with Text
Not Supported
ECP Type III
Supported
ECP Type III with Text
Not Supported

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3HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
Pinouts
RJ-45 Pin
From RJ-45
Color
To EST3 ECP TB2
1
RX
Brown
TX 2
8
TX
White/Orange
RX 2
4
COM
Blue/white
COM 2
Connection Notes
There is normally only one interface to an EST3 system, even if multiple panels exist. All data for the entire system
is received through this single interface.
The interface on the EST3 panel may be COM1 or COM2, but it needs to be configured in the EST3 panel as a
gateway. Gateway Type III is recommended.
The EST3 panel monitors the quality of communications to the FieldServer and will detect a poor connection. Poor
connections are normally caused by inappropriate selection of gateway type, but can also be related to
installation quality.

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4DATA ARRAY PARAMETERS
Data Arrays are “protocol neutral” data buffers for storage of data to be passed between protocols. It is necessary
to declare the data format of each of the Data Arrays to facilitate correct storage of the relevant data.
Section Title
Data_Arrays
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Data_Array_Name
Provide name for Data Array
Up to 15 alphanumeric
characters
Data_Array_Format
Provide data format. Each Data Array can only take on one
format.
Uint16
Data_Array_Length
Number of Data Objects. Must be larger than the data
storage area required by the Map Descriptors for the data
being placed in this array.
1-10, 000
Example
// Data Arrays
Data_Arrays
Data_Array_Name
, Data_Array_Format
, Data_Array_Length
DA_AI_01
, Float
, 200
DA_AO_01
, Float
, 200
DA_DI_01
, Bit
, 200
DA_DO_01
, Bit
, 200

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5CONFIGURING THE FIELDSERVER AS A EST3 CLIENT
For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The
information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files
included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” sample files provided with the FieldServer).
This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to communicate
with an EST3 Server.
The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable
the FieldServer for EST3 communications, the driver independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in the
“Data Arrays” section, the destination device addresses need to be declared in the “Client Side Nodes” section, and
the data required from the servers needs to be mapped in the “Client Side Map Descriptors” section. Details on
how to do this can be found below.
Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default
Client Side Connection Parameters
Section Title
Connections
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Port
Specify which port the device is connected to the FieldServer
P1-P8, R1-R21
Baud
Specify baud rate
9600, 192002
Parity*
Specify parity
None
Data_Bits*
Specify data bits
8
Protocol
Specify protocol to be used by this port
EST3
Example
// Client Side Connections
Connections
Port
, Baud
, Parity
, Data_Bits
, Protocol
P1
, 19200
, None
, 8
, EST3
1
Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available
on specific hardware.
2
Edwards Recommends 19200-baud minimum in order to prevent buffer overruns in the EST3 panel

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Client Side Node Parameters
Section Title
Nodes
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Node_Name
Provide name for Node
Up to 32
alphanumeric
characters
Node_ID
MAC ID of Panel
1 –24 (normally 1)
Protocol
Specify protocol used
EST3
Port
Specify which port the device is connected to the FieldServer
P1-P8, R1-R23
Timeout
Specify time allowed between poll and response
≥10 seconds
IC_Timeout
The Ic_Timeout parameter monitors the time between
characters in a response. If the time exceeds the Ic_Timeout, the
response is discarded and is considered a Timeout.
0-0.5s, 0.05s,
recommended 0.5s
EST_MX_Read_Points*
Specify the maximum number of points that can be polled in
single request. Legacy panel firmware (prior to spec version
5.20) supports a maximum of 34, but new firmware supports a
maximum of 15
1-34
Example
// Client Side Nodes
Nodes
Node_Name
, Node_ID
, Protocol
, Port
, Timeout
, IC_Timeout
, EST_Mx_Read_Points
EST_1
, 1
, EST3
, P1
, 10s
, 0.5s
, 15
Client Side Map Descriptor Parameters
5.1.1 FieldServer Related Map Descriptor Parameters
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Map_Descriptor_Name
Name of this Map Descriptor
Up to 32 alphanumeric characters
Data_Array_Name
Name of Data Array where data is to be stored in
the FieldServer
One of the Data Array names from
Section 4.
Data_Array_Offset
Starting location in Data Array
0 to maximum specified in Section
4.
Function
Function of Client Map Descriptor
RDBC, WRBC4, WRBX
3
Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available
on specific hardware.
4
WRBC is not recommended, as startup values may be invalid

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5.1.2 Driver Related Map Descriptor Parameters
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Node_Name
Name of Node to fetch data from
One of the node names specified in
Section 0
EST_Panel
Panel
0 - 63
EST_Card
Card
0 - 255
Address
Starting address of read block
0 - 2127
Length
Length of Map Descriptor.
Longer map descriptors (where possible)
are better from a performance point of
view, as well as from a memory use point of
view, since each map descriptor comes with
a memory overhead as well as a protocol
handshaking overhead.
Reads: 1 to maximum address of panel
and card. A length of up to 34 is
recommended. Older panels do not
accept odd numbers. Writes: 1
EST_Object_Type
Object type parameter
Relay, Led, ServGroup, GuardPtrl,
ChkInGrp, AltMessage, Reset, PanelSil,
AlarmSil, Drill, GAInhibit, Reboot,
Evacuate, AltSensitiv, Partition,
CmdList, Input, Zone, Card, AndGroup,
Matrix, TimeCtrl, InstructionText,
AmpPower, AudMsg, CmdList, MCmsg,
SetDate, SetTime
EST_Index
Index parameter
0 - 65535
EST_Route
Route parameter
0 - 255
EST_Priority
Pri parameter
0 - 4 (Refer to 0)
EST_Chan
Chan parameter
0 - 255
EST_Msg_Index
MsgIndex parameter
0 - 65535
EST_Account
Account parameter
0 - 255
EST_ConfCL
ConfCL parameter
0 - 65535
EST_Panel_Mask_1
PanelMask(1) parameter (LSB)
0 - 255
EST_Panel_Mask_2
PanelMask(2) parameter
0 - 255
EST_Panel_Mask_3
PanelMask(3) parameter
0 - 255
EST_Panel_Mask_4
PanelMask(4) parameter
0 - 255
EST_Panel_Mask_5
PanelMask(5) parameter
0 - 255
EST_Panel_Mask_6
PanelMask(6) parameter
0 - 255
EST_Panel_Mask_7
PanelMask(7) parameter
0 - 255
EST_Panel_Mask_8
PanelMask(8) parameter (MSB)
0 - 255
EST_Types_Update*
Update the default Types list or refer to
new list. Requires 'EST_Types_DA'
parameter to be defined. Refer to
Appendix A.1.6
-, yes, new list
Data_Array_Low_Scale*
Scaling zero in Data Array
-32767 to 32767, 0
Data_Array_High_Scale*
Scaling max in Data Array
-32767 to 32767, 100
Node_Low_Scale*
Scaling zero in Connected Node
-32767 to 32767, 0
Node_High_Scale*
Scaling max in Connected Node
-32767 to 32767, 100

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Column Title
Function
Legal Values
EST_Status_DA
Data Array to store Point Status. See
example in Section 5.1.5
One of the Data Array Names declared
in Section 4
EST_Alarm_DA*
Data Array to store Alarm state5
EST_Trouble_DA*
Data Array to store Trouble state5
EST_Supervisory_DA*
Data Array to store Supervisory state5
EST_Monitor_DA*
Data Array to store Monitor state5
EST_COActive_DA*
Data Array to store CO active state5
EST_Others_DA*
Data Array to store state other than Alarm,
Trouble, Supervisory or Monitor5
EST_Active_DA*
Data Array to store the raw value of the
active bit.
EST_Relay_Conf_DA*
Relay confirmation state. Refer to 0 for
more information.
EST_Types_DA*
Data Array to hold Types category. Refer to
0
DA_Bit_Name*
Acknowledge State. See Appendix A.1.7
EST_Report_Type*
Store information from particular Report
-, Point I/O Status, Sensitivity, Date
Time
EST_Store_Type*
This parameter is applicable only to Map
Descriptors where EST_Report_Type is
‘Point I/O Status’.
If this parameter is not defined and/or the
value is other than ‘Status’, the Driver will
store raw 16 Bit data in the Data Array
pointed to by the Data_Array_Name
parameter of the Map Descriptor.
If the value of this parameter is ‘Status’
then the Driver will store the most recent
status of the point. Since the
Data_Array_Name Data Array and the Data
Array under EST_Status_DA will hold the
same data, EST_Status_DA may be omitted.
Refer also to Section 5.1.5
Status
All other values will be ignored and will
not have any affect.
5
Refer to 0 and Section 5.1.4

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5.1.3 Map Descriptor Example 1
// Client Side Map Descriptors
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
, Data_Array_Name
, Data_Array_Offset
, Function
, Node_Name
, EST_Panel
, EST_Card
, Address
, Length
, Store_Type
, Scan_Interval
MD_LED_1
, DA_AI_01
, 0
, Rdbc
, EST_1
, 1
, 1
, 0
, 20
, Status
, 5.0s
5.1.4 Map Descriptor Example 2:
This Map Descriptor will cause the specified EST point to be read every 50 seconds (subject to throughput constraints); the full 16-bit status values received
from regular polls will be stored in Data Array DA_AI_01 at offsets 0 –19, and the Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, Monitor or Other status (received by regular
poll, or Delta message) will be stored in Data Arrays TROUBLES and ALARMS, SUPERVISORY, MONITOR, OTHERS also at offsets 0 –19. Refer also to Appendix C.
// Client Side Map Descriptors
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
, Data_Array_Name
, Data_Array_Offset
, Function
, EST_Trouble_DA
, EST_Alarm_DA
, Node_Name
, EST_Panel
, EST_Card
, Address
, Length
, Scan_Interval
MD_LED_1
, DA_AI_01
, 0
, Rdbc
, TROUBLES
, ALARMS
, EST_1
, 1
, 1
, 0
, 20
, 50s
5.1.5 Map Descriptor Example 3 :
This Map Descriptor will cause the specified EST point to be read every 50 seconds (subject to throughput constraints). The full 16-bit status values received
from regular polls will be stored in Data Array DA_AI_01 at offsets 0 –19, and the Classification as Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, Monitor , Other, Relay
Confirmation, COActive, Pre-Alarm, Disabled or Test status in the Data Array STATUS at offsets 0 –19. Refer also to 0.
The classification values are as follows:
Normal
0
Alarm
1
Supervisory
2
Trouble
3
Monitor
4
Other
5
Relay confirmation
6
CO Active
7
Pre-Alarm
8
Disabled
9
Test
10
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
, Data_Array_Name
, Data_Array_Offset
, Function
, EST_Status_DA
, Node_Name
, EST_Panel
, EST_Card
, Address
, Length
, Scan_Interval
MD_LED_1
, DA_AI_01
, 0
, Rdbc
, STATUS
, EST_1
, 1
, 1
, 0
, 20
, 50s

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Appendix A. Useful Features
PanelMasks
The 8 PanelMask parameters combine to form a 64-bit field in which each bit denotes an EST panel in the network.
Commands that use the PanelMasks are executed by each panel for which the corresponding bit is set. The Map
Descriptor need only define non-zero bytes in the PanelMask. Typically this will be EST_Panel_Mask_1 with a
value of 1.
Setting up Multiple Parameters
The multiple parameters required by a command must be stored in consecutive locations in the Data Array
specified by the Map Descriptor, starting at the specified Data_Array_Offset. All parameters must be set up before
the EST command is executed. This is done using a Block Write (if supported by the protocol originating the data)
All parameters are set up in a single write operation, and the EST command is triggered with all values in place.
Priority:
The write priority has the possible values of Set, Latch, Low, Medium, and High. These are encoded as 00h, 01h,
02h, 03h and 04h respectively.
Report and Delta Service:
The EST ECP3 Report and Delta services report point status slightly differently. The FieldServer EST3 driver deals
with these differences as follows:
Appendix A.1.1. Report Service (regular polling):
The full 16-bit point status is stored to the Read Map Descriptor’s Data Array. If optional Data Arrays are
configured, then the point status is also interpreted according to its Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory or Monitor status
and the corresponding Data Array is updated. See 0 for detail.
Appendix A.1.2. Delta Service (unsolicited messages):
Delta Service messages do not provide the same 16-bit status value as supplied by the Report Service. For this
reason, ONLY the optional Data Arrays will be updated when a Delta message is received. Delta messages will
therefore only have an effect when optional Data Arrays have been configured. The delta service will be sent out
through ECP automatically. There's no panel setting for this. The EST3 panel always sends a delta frame when
there is a state change. Refer also to 0

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Appendix A.1.3. Example Configuration using Delta Mode only
Note: It is recommended that at least one active Map Descriptor is defined to alert the Driver if the connection fails. As many passive Clients as desired can
then be appended.
Ports
Port
, Baud
P1,
, 9600
Nodes
Node_Name
, Node_ID
,Port
, Protocol
, Timeout
Node_A
, 1
, P1
, EST3
, 4s
Data_Arrays
Data_Array_Name
, Data_Format
, Data_Array_Length
DA_TEST1
, Uint16
, 100
DA_TROUBLE
, Bit
, 40
DA_ALARM
, Bit
, 40
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
,Scan_Interval
,Data_Array_Name
,Data_Array_Offset
,Function
,Node_Name
,EST_Panel
,EST_Card
,Address
,Length
,EST_Trouble_DA
,EST_Alarm_DA
MD_TEST1
,10.0s
,DA_TEST1
,0
,Rdbc
,Node_A
,1
,1
,0
,20
,DA_TROUBLE
,DA_ALARM
MD_TEST2
,-
,DA_TEST1
,20
,Passive_Client
,Node_A
,7
,3
,130
,20
,DA_TROUBLE
,DA_ALARM

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Optional Data Arrays
When optional parameters (EST_Alarm_DA, EST_Trouble_DA, EST_Supervisory_DA, EST_Monitor_DA, or
EST_COActive_DA) are used, the driver automatically separates the Alarm Trouble, Supervisory, Monitor, CO
Active bit from the incoming EST message and places the bit(s) in these Data Arrays at the same offset as the
incoming message. Other types can be stored in EST_Others_DA Data Array. Only one Data type will be reported
as active at a particular time; i.e. if Alarm is reported Driver will set Alarm bit and reset corresponding bits from
Trouble, Supervisory and Monitor Data Arrays. The Driver does not correlate Other types with Alarm, Trouble,
Supervisory or Monitor types. For different point types the active bit has a different meaning. If the user is
interested in the meaning, the EST_Supervisory_DA Data Array should be configured. If the user is interested in
the raw value of the Active bit, the data array EST_Active_DA should be configured.
Appendix A.1.4. Relay Confirmation State
The driver can store the relay confirmation state of a point in a Data Array under the parameter
EST_Relay_Conf_DA parameter.
0 –Relay state is not confirmed; 1 –Relay state confirmed.
Appendix A.1.5. EST_Types_DA
If it is necessary to override the default Types and Category list (Appendix C.1.1) the EST_Types_DA parameter
should be used.
Example:
To put HEAT type into the “Monitor”category where all other defaults remain the same, preload the data array as
follows:
Preloads
Data_Array_Name
,Preload_Data_Index
,Preload_Data_Value
,Length
DA_Types
,2
,4
,1
Preload_Data_Index is the type of device and Preload_Data_Value holds the category for the specified device type.
The legal values for Preload_Data_Value are listed below
Alarm
1
Supervisory
2
Trouble
3
Monitor
4
Others
5
CO Active
7
Appendix A.1.6. EST_Types_Update
If this parameter is not defined or is “yes”, the driver will update its internal driver list according to the parameters
preloaded under EST_Types_DA. If the parameter is set to “New List”, the driver will use ONLY the parameters
defined under EST_Types_DA and will not reference or update the default list at all. The driver will therefore not
store any data for types that do not have preloaded categories.

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Appendix A.1.7. DA_Bit_Name
The ”Acknowledge
6
” state of a point is stored under this Data Array if configured.
0 –Acknowledged or Acknowledge not required.
1 –Point is not Acknowledged yet. To Acknowledge the point change the value to “0”.
6
The EST3 panel is only able to send/accept Acknowledgement when the panel is in Proprietary Mode. Contact EST (Edwards Systems
Technology) for information on configuring the panel.

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Appendix A.1.8. EST_Report_Type
The dirtiness of a device can be stored as a value *10 for System Sensor Devices and as the actual value for other Device Types (The panel sends % for other
Device Types)
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
,Data_Array_Name
,Data_Array_Offset
,Function
,Node_Name
,EST_Report_Type
,EST_Panel
,EST_Card
,Address
,Length
,Scan_interval
MD_Poll_Sensitivity
,DA_Dirtiness
,0
,Rdbc
,EST_1
,Sensitivity
,1
,2
,1
,3
,5.0s

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Object Types and Required Parameters
The tables below list the fields required for the Map Descriptor implementing each object type.
Object Type
Required Parameters
Activate and Restore Commands (01h and 11h)
Relay
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address, EST_Priority
Led
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address, EST_Priority
ServGroup
EST_Index
GuardPtrl
EST_Index, EST_Route
ChkInGrp
EST_Index
AltMessage
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
AmpPower
EST_Panel, EST_Card, EST_Priority, EST_Chan
AudMsg
EST_Panel, EST_Card, EST_Msg_Index, EST_Priority, EST_Chan
Reset
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
PanelSil
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
AlarmSil
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
Drill
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
GAInhibit
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
Reboot
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
Evacuate
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
AltSensitiv
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
MCmsg
EST_Panel, EST_Card, EST_Priority, EST_Account, EST_ConfCL
CmdList
EST_Index
AndGroup
EST_Index
SetDate
EST_Object_Type. Refer to 0
SetTime
EST_Object_Type. Refer to 0
ClrPartitionEvent
EST_Index
DeviceTest
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
SysFunction1
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
SysFunction2
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
SysFunction3
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
SysFunction4
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
CalibrateAnalog
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
2StageSounder
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address, EST_Priority
SensorByPass
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
GasAcceleratedResponse
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
RemoteReadLock
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
RemoteWriteUnlock
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
LogicalOutput
Address, EST_Priority
LampTest2
EST_Panel_Mask(1..8) Refer to 0
Enable and Disable Commands (02h and 12h)
Relay
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
Led
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
Input
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
Zone
EST_Index
Card
EST_Panel, EST_Card

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Object Type
Required Parameters
ServGroup
EST_Index
AndGroup
EST_Index
Matrix
EST_Index
TimeCtrl
EST_Index
GuardPtrl
EST_Index, EST_Route
ChkInGrp
EST_Index
AmpPower
EST_Panel, EST_Card
InstructionText
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
MCmsg
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
CmdList
EST_Index
2StageSounder
EST_Panel, EST_Card, Address
LogicalOutput
Address
Away and Disarm Commands (01h and 11h)
Partition
EST_Index
Set Date and Time To Panel
The following Map Descriptors are required to set the Date and Time of the EST Panel
First poke month(1-12) ,day(0-31) and year(yyyy) at offset 1 ,2 and 3 then poke 1 at offset 0 to issue SetDate command
First poke hour(0-23) ,min(0-59) and sec (0-59) at offset 1 ,2 and 3 then poke 1 at offset 0 to issue SetTime command
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
, Data_Array_Name
, Data_Array_Offset
, Function
, Node_Name
, EST_Object_Type
, Length
MD_Set_Date
, DA_Set_Date
, 0
, Wrbx
, EST_1
, SetDate
, 1
MD_Set_Time
, DA_Set_Time
, 0
, Wrbx
, EST_1
, SetTime
, 1
The following Map Descriptor will enable the FieldServer to synchronize its clock with the EST panel clock
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
, Data_Array_Name
, Data_Array_Offset
, Function
, Node_Name
, EST_Report_Type
, Length
MD_SLV_TIME
, DA_TIME
, 0
, Passive
, EST_1
, Date Time
, 6

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Appendix B. Troubleshooting
Multiple Com Errors
To solve multiple com errors, try adding an IC_Timeout parameter to the Client Side Nodes and set it to 0.5s.

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Appendix C. Reference
EST3 Data Format:
Appendix C.1.1. Input data format
Each input device is associated with a 16-bit value. The contents of the 16 bits are used to generate status types as shown in
the table below. Each incoming event is allocated to a status type depending on its device type as shown in the table. It is
possible to override this default status type allocation. Refer to 0 for more information.
Type
Encode Value
Alarm
Trouble
Supervisory
Monitor
CO Active
Others
Smoke
0
Y
Pull
1
Y
Heat
2
Y
Waterflow
3
Y
Stagetwo
4
Y
Zone
5
Y
AlarmVerify
6
Y
PreAlarm
7
Y
Security
8
Y
Station
9
Y
Emergency
10
Y
Supervisory
11
Y
Valve
12
Y
GateValve
13
Y
Tamper
14
Y
Temperature
15
Y
Power
16
Y
Signal
17
Y
TroubleOpen
18
Y
TroubleShort
19
Y
LocalTrouble
20
Y
MaintAlert
21
Y
DirtyHead
22
Y
DeviceComm
23
Y
GroundFault
24
Y
InternalTrouble
25
Y
BadType
26
Y
BadPersonality
27
Y
UnexpectedDevice
28
Y
CommonTrouble
29
Y
RelayConfirmation
30
Y
Monitor
31
Y
LocalMonitor
32
Y
Damper
33
Y
Fan
34
Y
Door
35
Y