Esser tools 8000 66 is a Windows-based software that allows you to program fire alarm panels from Esser by Honeywell. It supports various models of panels, such as Series System 8000, IQ8Control, FlexES Control, and Gateway. It also enables you to display extended supplementary text on a ¼ VGA screen.

In this article, we will show you how to use Esser tools 8000 66 for fire alarm programming. You will need the following items:

• A PC or laptop with Windows operating system
• A CD-ROM drive or a USB flash drive
• A field bus interface (Part No. 789862.10)
• A starter kit equipment PLus (Part No. 789860.10)
• A fire alarm panel from Esser by Honeywell

Follow these steps to program your fire alarm panel:

1. Install Esser tools 8000 66 on your PC or laptop. You can either use the CD-ROM that comes with the software or download it from the Esser website.
2. Choose your preferred language from the list of available languages. The software supports Czech, Danish, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Slovakian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian and Russian.
3. Connect the field bus interface to your PC or laptop using a USB cable.
4. Connect the starter kit equipment PLus to the field bus interface using a serial cable.
5. Connect the starter kit equipment PLus to the fire alarm panel using a loop cable.
6. Turn on the fire alarm panel and wait for it to initialize.
7. Launch Esser tools 8000 66 on your PC or laptop and select the option “Start-up Programming”.
8. Select the model of your fire alarm panel from the list of available panels.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the parameters of your fire alarm panel, such as loop address, device type, zone number, sounder group, etc.
10. Save your settings and transfer them to the fire alarm panel.
11. Verify that your fire alarm panel is working properly by performing a loop diagnosis and a test alarm.

Congratulations! You have successfully programmed your fire alarm panel using Esser tools 8000 66. For more information, please refer to the user manual of Esser tools 8000 66 and your fire alarm panel.

Esser tools 8000 66 is not only a programming software, but also a maintenance and diagnosis tool. You can use it to monitor the status of your fire alarm panel, check the event log, update the firmware, and perform troubleshooting. You can also use it to create and print reports of your fire alarm system.

To use Esser tools 8000 66 for maintenance and diagnosis, follow these steps:

1. Launch Esser tools 8000 66 on your PC or laptop and select the option “Maintenance Software”.
2. Select the model of your fire alarm panel from the list of available panels.
3. Connect the field bus interface to your PC or laptop using a USB cable.
4. Connect the starter kit equipment PLus to the field bus interface using a serial cable.
5. Connect the starter kit equipment PLus to the fire alarm panel using a loop cable.
6. Turn on the fire alarm panel and wait for it to initialize.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to access the features of Esser tools 8000 66, such as status display, event log, firmware update, loop diagnosis, test alarm, etc.

Esser tools 8000 66 is a versatile and user-friendly software that can help you program, maintain and diagnose your fire alarm panels from Esser by Honeywell. It is compatible with various models of panels and supports multiple languages. It also provides you with a graphical interface and a comprehensive documentation. Esser tools 8000 66 is a must-have tool for any fire alarm professional.