Rosemount Legacy Manual: WinHost Configuration and Diagnostic Software for Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors Manuals & Guides

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WinHost Configuration and Diagnostic
Software

For Rosemount™ 975 Flame Detectors

User Guide

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WARNING

All individuals who have or will have responsibility for using, maintaining, or servicing this product must read this document
carefully.

WARNING

Physical access

Unauthorized personnel may potentially cause significant damage to and/or misconfiguration of end users’ equipment. This could
be intentional or unintentional and needs to be protected against.

Physical security is an important part of any security program and fundamental to protecting your system. Restrict physical access
by unauthorized personnel to protect end users’ assets. This is true for all systems used within the facility.

CAUTION

Equipment damage

This device is not field repairable due to the meticulous alignment and calibration of the sensors and the respective circuits.
Modifying or repairing the internal circuits may impair the system's performance and void the Emerson product warranty.

Do not attempt to modify or repair the internal circuits or change their settings.

Warranty

1. Limited Warranty . Subject to the limitations contained in Section 2 (Limitation of Remedy and Liability) herein, Seller
warrants that (a) the licensed firmware embodied in the Goods will execute the programming instructions provided by
Seller; (b) that the Goods manufactured by Seller will be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use
and care; and (c) Services will be performed by trained personnel using proper equipment and instrumentation for the
particular Service provided. The foregoing warranties will apply until the expiration of the applicable warranty period.
Sensors and detectors are warranted against defective parts and workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase
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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 7

1.1 Software overview....................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 2 Installation.................................................................................................................9

2.1 Loading the software................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 3 Getting started.........................................................................................................11

3.1 Connecting the detector to the computer................................................................................. 11

3.2 Establishing COM port used by the adapter................................................................................12

3.3 Running the WinHost.................................................................................................................12

Chapter 4 Operate....................................................................................................................15

4.1 Main window............................................................................................................................. 15

4.2 Setup table window................................................................................................................... 17

4.3 New Address screen...................................................................................................................20

4.4 Logging detector events............................................................................................................21

4.5 Running a manual built-in test................................................................................................... 22

4.6 Viewing the micro software version........................................................................................... 22

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1 Introduction

The WinHost is a configuration and diagnostic software for the Rosemount 975 family of
detectors: models 975HR, 975MR, 975UF, and 975UR. The software enables you to read
information (such as address, status, serial number, type, setup, etc.) and to change the
configuration of the detector.

1.1 Software overview

The WinHost software gives you the ability to:

• Communicate with the 975 flame detectors.

• Read status and setup parameters from the detectors.

• Change detector address.

• Record relevant detector's data to a log file.

• Perform a manual built-in test.

1.1.1 Minimum requirements

The following are the minimum requirements to operate this software.

• Compatible to a 586 AT

• Windows 98, XP, or 2000

• 500 mb RAM

• 500 mb hard disk free space

• 1.44 mb floppy disk drive

• Color VGA

• Isolated RS-485 interface card to be defined as COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4 or

RS-232/RS-485 converter to connect to a standard COM port.

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