ConfigTool Releases

General improvements to ConfigTool

Support has been added for the Argus Mark2 wireless translator (TW-MTI-02) and wireless expander (TW-ME-02) which can now provide further battery details to the MxPro 5 control panel, including device battery level and battery efficiency.

The wireless Argus detectors now also support sensitivity and mode changes programmed from the MxPro 5 control panel, and wireless door holders now support a configurable fail safe option for compliance with BS7273-B/C.

Full fail-safe support for the CHQ-MRC2/FS has been added to meet BS7274-3 requirements. When the CHQ-MRC2/FS is used it will show as its own device with fail safe enabled, separate to the CHQ-MRC2 (without fail safe).

Configuration tool is now capable of providing further summarised information which will be useful when viewing your site configuration to confirm accuracy. This includes viewing and exporting:

• The number of each device type across your site.
• A device list organised by zone.
• Outputs organised by output group number.

Improvement to importing ‘NCF’ configuration files where the correct ‘First Loop Designation’ will be displayed on the Site Navigator page.

When transferring data from the panel onto a PC, any blank zone text will not override the existing zone text which has been pre-programmed in the PC configuration.

There are no longer any network restrictions when transferring configurations from the PC to the panel.

On the MXP-545 (PENN), the “Suspend During Investigation” ringing style is now available, allowing the PENN to be included in investigation delays.

The “Delay to Outputs” feature is now accessible on MX-5010 repeaters allowing them to be included in investigation delays. 

Ringing style settings are now always visible in the main view, making it easier to check and adjust your configurations.

When you transfer a configuration file from your PC to the panel, or add a new MxPro 4 panel, the MxPro 4 power supply monitoring settings now reset to their original defaults. This ensures consistency across your designs.

Inputs not shown on the display card, but set to fire or fire evacuate, now consistently show disablement group options. This makes configuration clearer and easier to manage.

Loop I/O modules can now be configured to act as non-latching fire inputs, supporting integration with external fire systems.

Device summaries can now be exported in .csv and .xlsx formats, including product counts, category breakdowns, and detailed part codes per loop.

The configuration tool now supports SmokeGo products.

Peripheral devices now auto-select the correct address when fitted, reducing manual setup time.

New shortcuts (Ctrl + G) allow quick navigation to output groups and loop addresses, making programming faster.

Investigation delay ‘Stage 1’ and ‘Stage 2’ output delay times are now accurately transferred.

Alarm verification methods configured on MxPro 4 panels are now consistently preserved during transfer from PC to panel, supporting investigation delay programming.

FARE output settings on MxPro 4 panels are now retained after transferring from PC to panel, maintaining intended evacuation behaviour.

MxPro 4 mimics now retain the “Flash LEDs of Fire Origin” setting during transfers from PC to panel, supporting visual alert customisation.

Function LED output group assignments are now retrieved during configuration transfer, ensuring accurate panel feedback.

MxPro 4 repeaters now support configuration of Output Groups and Logic, so you can set up programmable LEDs and other outputs.

Auto-learned loop devices using Apollo protocol are now consistently identified and retained during configuration transfers from the PC to panel.

Custom ‘Evacuate’ button settings on the display card are now preserved after transferring configurations from panel to PC, supporting your custom panel programming.

False alarm management building area settings are now protected during transfers from PC to MxPro 5 Gen2 panels, ensuring accuracy.

We’ve resolved mismatches between power supply monitoring settings and firmware, improving panel behaviour.

Mimic output group settings are now preserved during transfers from panel to PC, ensuring consistent behaviour across devices.

Importing PC-NET-003 files into PC-NET-022 now retains the volume and tone settings for Discovery sounders.

LED settings on MxPro 5 panels are now retained during transfers from panel to PC, ensuring visual indicators remain consistent.

Blink-on-poll functionality now works consistently when adding YBO-BS/YBO-BSB devices to Hochiki MxPro 5 panels.

Peripheral I/O cards imported from PC-NET-003 configuration files can now be transferred from PC-NET-022 to panels.

Switching between bi-colour and single-colour programmable LEDs in the point detail editor now works consistently.

Logic statements are retained during editing or file transfer from PC to panel, preserving complex configurations

Fault/test qualifiers now display consistently when inputs are associated with output groups or logic.

Temperature values for Apollo Discovery multi-sensors are now retrieved, preventing false ‘Low’ readings.

The ‘Enable/Disable Other Nodes’ option is now preserved during configuration transfer from PC to panel.

Power supply monitoring zone numbers are now consistently retained during updates and transfers to and from the panel.

The Apollo XP95 3 Channel I/O Unit part code has been updated to reflect manufacturer change from 55000-588 to 55000-590.

When a device address is changed, all references to that device across the site configuration are automatically updated.

A new ‘Settings’ option in the ribbon bar allows quick configuration of multiple sectors. Find it under Network → Network Options → Settings.

The last used ringing style is now automatically selected when adding new output group lines, streamlining programming.

You can now move between grid rows using arrow keys and edit within quick editor cells using left/right cursor keys.

Fitting a 50 x 10 red/yellow LED extender card with a bi-colour LED programmed to yellow now transfers successfully.

When importing PC-NET-003 files into PC-NET-022, output groups for peripheral input/output cards are now preserved

Descriptions for sub-address 2 on Hochiki CO multi devices are now accurate, aiding correct identification.

CO zone qualifiers are now available in output groups and logic, improving configuration flexibility for CO detection.

Interactive virtual terminal functionality is now enabled for PENN cards, supporting advanced diagnostics and control.

Multiple 200-way LED extender cards can now be transferred to and from Peripheral Extension Network Nodes (PENN), expanding configuration options.

Zone qualifiers in output rules and logic are now validated during design checks, preventing misconfigurations.

A new ‘Send to Notepad’ option in the zone points dialog allows quick export of zone data for documentation or review.

Input selection dialogs have been optimised for better visibility.

Checksum values are now hidden in the node summary when unknown.

General events and timeclock references used in output groups and logic are now consistently transferred between the configuration tool and the panel.

General events from MxPro 4 panels are now correctly imported from NCF files.

Onboard sounder circuits C & D are now retained when converting MxPro 4 panels to MxPro 5.

Device editor now prevents copying and pasting loop devices across panels with different protocols.

Direct transfer of MxPro 4 configurations to MxPro 5 Gen2 panels is now blocked unless a panel conversion is performed.

Rows and columns in the Point Quick Editor can now be resized, improving usability.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 investigation delay options are now visible for MX-5020 repeaters.

The sensitivity adjust mode delay setting is now hidden for Apollo Xpander wireless interfaces.

Wireless devices now include a wireless symbol on their image, making them easier to identify.

Mass assignment of devices to fire categories is now supported, streamlining setup for large configurations.

The ‘Sensitivity Adjust Mode During Verification’ setting is now imported for MxPro 5 input points.

MxPro 4 peripheral relays (MXP-035) and sounders (MXP-034) are now consistently identified during transfers from panel to PC.

The ‘Log From Node’ option is now only visible for MxPro 5 fire panels and repeaters.

During a design check, unapproved Argus devices now appear as ‘Warning’ instead of ‘Problem’, allowing approved devices to proceed.

Dialogs for adding inputs to time clocks, output groups, or logic now display correctly on low-resolution screens or high-scaling settings.

You can now easily add a zone range of 1–1 in the Network Information Zone Settings dialog.

When the first loop number designation has been changed, the numbers in site navigator now also update, improving navigation accuracy.

Argus devices on Go panels are now correctly identified during transfers from panel to PC.

Adding a new product to an existing configuration no longer causes ‘Access Violations’, even when the new product has fewer loops. This improves reliability during panel setup.

Tone settings for Hochiki devices (tones 2–7) are now consistently retained, ensuring sounder behaviour remains consistent.

Legacy MxPro 4 panels are now supported, allowing configuration and maintenance of older systems.

Full support for both MxPro 5 Gen1 and Gen2 panels is now available.

Configuration files from PC-NET-003 (v7.00 onwards) can now be imported into PC-NET-022, allowing seamless migration and reuse of existing designs.