[Fire Panel - MX4100 programming] Connecting panel to PC via USB.

[tazz]

First do not try using software on a 64 bit software like windows 8 or 10.
Best software is xp or windows 7 in 32bit mode. you will need a usb with ttl conversion built in, so you will need the buy the advanced lead. A straight usb lead will not work.
once the lead driver is installed, used windows control panel, and find com ports in device list, check what port the usb advanced lead is on. then in Advanced config software change com port to the same number.
DO NOT USE FLASH PROGRAM, if no hex file has been installed, you will wipe all operating software in the panel.

 

[D4v1dSm1th]

As far as I am concerned, the chopping of the USB lead is 100% matched with GND, RX & TX. Device manager in Windows has the USB to COM1.

 

[D4v1dSm1th]

Further reserach,
My chopped lead is the same as a TTL Converter, ofcourse, but chopped down.

EDIT

My MEMLOCK jumper is currently to OPEN on the right-hand-side, does it need changing?

 

[tazz]

a normal chopped usb lead will not work, the advanced lead is a usb to rs485 ttl converter

 

[D4v1dSm1th]

Right - I get it now, shame that I won't be able to do anything more from now on.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Right - I get it now, shame that I won't be able to do anything more from now on.

Why not just buy the correct lead?

 

[D4v1dSm1th]

I'm trying to get at that it won't connect, my soldering is bad and the port is too damaged.