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EST4

11.3.2021
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Victor McGrew
Technical Trainer

EST4 Audio Configuration

Featuring a flexible network architecture, the EST4 platform makes fire alarm, mass notification, and building integration easy to implement, quick to service, and secure in the face of today's cyber threats. The result is an emergency communications system equally suited to new and retrofit projects; a platform that keeps property safe and steers people clear of danger.

Topics:

• Audio Clips
• Audio Messages
• Audio Channels
• Notification Control Area (NCA)
• Paging using multiple NCAs
• Request Grant Deny (RGD)
• Command Center

PRESENTATION MATERIALS

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FireWorks

10.6.2021
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Victor McGrew
Technical Trainer

FireWorks Create Virtual Points and Commands

FireWorks is an incident management command and control platform comprised of hardware, software, and networking components to provide a powerful and cohesive Mass Notification and Life Safety solution. A redundant FireWorks application provides a fully automatic fail-over from Primary Server to Backup Server with no loss of signal.

Topics:

• Add virtual node and virtual loop
• Create and configure virtual points
• Create Commands to activate virtual points
• Draw Command TSA
• Drop Commands into Command TSA

PRESENTATION MATERIALS

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Kidde
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Handheld Diagnostic Tool (HDT)

Hosted by:
Robert Schulz
Technical Trainer

Kidde Handheld Diagnostic Tool (HDT)

The Kidde HDT is a compact and easy-to-use hand-held unit featuring a touch screen to manipulate, test, and monitor the loop in the field using live data in real time.

The HDT is ideal for verifying new projects, troubleshooting existing installations, or testing retrofits. It can be used to initialize the device loop before connecting to a control panel, or it can be used for diagnosis and troubleshooting after loop connections are made to the controller.

Topics:

• Loop initialization
• Loop restoration
• Map analysis
• Dirty level analysis
• Detector or module maintenance
• Single device diagnostics
• Loop history

PRESENTATION MATERIALS

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EST4

8.18.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Kevin Lee
Technical Trainer

EST4 New Features

You asked…we delivered! Based on continuous planned improvements and “voice of the customer” feedback from our EST4 certification courses, EST4 v5.0 proudly offers a wide range of new features including:

• 100 Node Support (up to 250K devices)
• Audio functionality and synchronization advancements
• 4-PPS power supply support
• 3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 loop controller support
• Cybersecurity updates
• Font size/event count selection
• LCD time/date entry simplification
• System report updates
• Configuration Utility updates
• Mapping and diagnostics enhancements

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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EST4

8.11.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Kevin Lee
Technical Trainer

EST4 New Features

You asked…we delivered! Based on continuous planned improvements and “voice of the customer” feedback from our EST4 certification courses, EST4 v5.0 proudly offers a wide range of new features including:

• 100 Node Support (up to 250K devices)
• Audio functionality and synchronization advancements
• 4-PPS power supply support
• 3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 loop controller support
• Cybersecurity updates
• Font size/event count selection
• LCD time/date entry simplification
• System report updates
• Configuration Utility updates
• Mapping and diagnostics enhancements

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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Kidde
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VM

8.4.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Mark Perez
Technical Trainer

VM-1 Troubleshooting Correlations using Correlation Reports

In this webinar we will discuss how the Kidde VM‑CU Correlations Reports can help you troubleshoot and diagnose correlation issues.

We will discuss how and when to use the following reports:

• Input/Output by Correlation
• Input/Output Correlation
• Object in Correlation

PRESENTATION MATERIALS

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SIGA
Handheld Diagnostic Tool (HDT)

6.9.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Robert Schulz
Technical Trainer

SIGA Handheld Diagnostic Tool (HDT)

The SIGA HDT is a compact and easy-to-use hand-held unit featuring a touch screen to manipulate, test, and monitor the loop in the field using live data in real time.

The HDT is ideal for verifying new projects, troubleshooting existing installations, or testing retrofits. It can be used to initialize the device loop before connecting to a control panel, or it can be used for diagnosis and troubleshooting after loop connections are made to the controller.

Topics:

• Loop initialization
• Loop restoration
• Map analysis
• Dirty level analysis
• Detector or module maintenance
• Single device diagnostics
• Loop history

PRESENTATION MATERIALS

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VM

5.12.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Mark Perez
Technical Trainer

Kidde Audio Solution Webinar

Join us to see how the Kidde VM-1 provides audio evacuation signals and live paging, the hardware components involved, and how they work:

• VM-PMI
• EAEC
• ACHS
• SIGA-AA50/30
• SIGA-CC2
• D12LS-VM

We will also discuss the programming and correlations required for the application.

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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FireWorks Network

4.14.2021
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Victor McGrew
Technical Trainer

FireWorks NetWork Restore Default Database

FireWorks is an incident management command and control platform comprised of hardware, software, and networking components to provide a powerful and cohesive Mass Notification and Life Safety solution. A redundant FireWorks application provides a fully automatic fail-over from Primary Server to Backup Server with no loss of signal.

Topics:

• Installation
• Troubleshooting installation issues
• Restore default database

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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EST4

1.20.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Kevin Lee
Technical Trainer

EST4 Firefighters' Telephone Configuration and Operations

EST4 allows live paging and pre-recorded messaging where needed. The 4-FT is used in conjunction with the 4-AUDTELS or 4-ANNAUDTEL interface modules. Where multiple command centers are deployed, EST4 easily configures for request-grant-deny operation, ensuring that one command center is in control at one time, while allowing for changes in control.

Topics:

• Configure 4-FT (logical and physical)
• Notification Control Area
• Command Center
• Request/Grant/Deny
• Paging
• Priorities

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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Kidde
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VM

2.17.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Mark Perez
Technical Trainer

VM-1 Correlations

Confused by correlations? We will help you create correlations to use in your projects.

Topics:

• Input statement
• Output statement
• Priorities
• Delays
• Output activation direction
• Correlation errors

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EST4

1.20.2021
2:00PM

Hosted by:
Kevin Lee
Technical Trainer

Getting Started: EST4 Writing Rules

This webinar addresses your questions regarding EST4 rules writing.

Topics:

• Project Tree
• Location Specification in Rules
• Rules Writing

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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FireWorks
EST4

11.04.2020
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Victor McGrew
Technical Trainer

FireWorks New Features

In today’s complex environment, you need a system that brings cascading, ever-changing events into sharp focus. FireWorks® is an incident management platform that utilizes fire alarm and other building systems to create a top-level incident response solution. It’s a sophisticated, smart way to drive swift, decisive, and effective action.

Topics:

• EST4 configuration for communication with FireWorks
• Operating System Compatibility

If you are EST4 and FireWorks Certified and would like to attend but, did not receive an email invitation on 10.19.2020 please contact us at [email protected].

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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EST4

10.07.2020
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Robert Schulz
Technical Trainer

Getting Started: EST4 Audio Configuration

This Webinar addresses your questions regarding EST4 audio configuration.

Topics:

• Audio Clips
• Audio Messages
• Audio Channels
• Notification Control Area (NCA)
• Paging using multiple NCAs
• Request Grant Deny (RGD)
• Command Center

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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EST3 EXPERTISE
SERIES

EST3

09.02.2020
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Mark Perez
Technical Trainer

EST3 Rule Compilation Warnings and Errors

EST3 rules determine how the system responds when an object goes off normal. After successful completion of the Rules Compilation, it may be necessary to view more detailed information regarding object labels and their relationships within rules.

Edwards Learning Center is proud to offer the Expand Your EST3 Expertise webinar series.

Topics:

• Object Configuration Table Errors
• Rule Syntax Errors
• Object Name Conflictions
• Device Type Conflictions
• Alarm Input Output Correlation Warnings

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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EST4

08.05.2020
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Robert Schulz
Technical Trainer

EST4 Version 4.1 New Features

Edwards Learning Center is proud to offer the Sharpen Your Skills Webinar Series.

Your feedback helps us continue to shape EST4 into our platform of the future. We are excited to share the newest additions to EST4 to support programmers and end-users.

Software: View system address, View hardware parent, Access SSL Certificate List (Cybersecurity), Change Global LCD background

LCD: View Location Text in the Project Tree, View device addresses, Cancel out of a screen using the Back button, Sign Out option

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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EST3 EXPERTISE
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EST3

05.13.2020
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Kevin Lee
Technical Trainer

Rule Related Reports

EST3 rules determine how the system responds when an object goes off normal. After successful completion of the Rules Compilation, it may be necessary to view more detailed information regarding object labels and their relationships within rules.

Edwards Learning Center is proud to offer the Expand Your EST3 Expertise webinar series.

Topics List: Input / Output by Rule, Input / Output Rule, Objects in Rules, Unused Objects in Rules

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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EST3

05.08.2020
2:00 PM

Hosted by:
Mark Perez
Technical Trainer

Command Lists & Logical Outputs

The EST3’s capabilities and the interplay of its expanded functionality, enables this system to provide a dynamic “synergy” that is unrivaled. It is the perfect life safety platform to integrate fire alarm, security and mass notification functions. Security and mass notification functions take full advantage of the survivability and reliability inherent to the EST3.

Edwards Learning Center is proud to offer the Expand Your EST3 Expertise webinar series.

Topics List: What?, When?, How?

PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND Q & A

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