Date: March, 2016 No. M16.

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To: All Gamewell-FCI Distributors

NGA Update Features User Interface and Performance Enhancements

Latest CAMWorks Offers NGA Support for E3 Releasing and MNS Configuration Improvements

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell is pleased to announce several updates to

the NGA to address the need for additional functionality and enhanced
user experience.

Display is Easier to Read and Use

Visual enhancements are just the beginning. In addition to reducing the
display flicker – especially helpful when new events come in— the on-
screen text is easier to read and main menus have been updated and
improved.
• Larger menu with additional spacing between menu items makes
it easier to access the desired functions.
• New icons are clearer and more consistent with other Gamewell-
FCI displays.
• Greater legibility from updated fonts and fewer on-screen
abbreviations, i.e. the “Reset” button is no longer “RST”.
Figure 1 – Main Screen & Menu
Features for Improved Maintenance and Installation
To help save time and effort during both installation and service, we’ve added features that simplify system
interaction and we’ve made several performance enhancements.

“Service Mode” is now available via the NGA’s Service menu. This is
a frequently overlooked feature that can save time and aggravation.
When Service Mode is enabled:
• TROUBLES and SUPERVISORIES are acknowledged
automatically, thereby keeping the buzzers quiet and
eliminating the need to individually acknowledge multiple
events
• Password requirements bypassed (except for Level 4),
making navigation and operation faster and easier
• On-screen button indicates Service Mode is ON or OFF. The
activation or deactivation of Service Mode is also logged as an
event in the system log.

Additional improvements simplify configuration and boost performance:

Figure 2 –Service Mode On
• Enable Silencing is now the default configuration option
• Confirmation message (success/failure) is displayed if the user
updates the NGA’s network map using the “Configure” screen
• Updated Network Query screen and faster scrolling speed.
• Improved data integrity of Graphics downloads
• To improve uploads/downloads, text printouts (such as event
reports, etc.) via the RS-232 port will be suspended until an
upload/download is complete.

www.gamewell-fci.com 12 Clintonville Rd. • Northford, CT 06472 Gamewell-FCI Customer Service: 203-484-7161

 No. M16.6 Cont’d.

CAMWorks Changes to Support NGA Upgrade

Disabling MNS Tabs for Fire Only Systems

We’ve heard from many customers that the Mass Notification Event tabs cause
confusion when MNS features are not being used. To resolve this, we have
implemented a feature in CAMWorks which removes the MNS alert tabs with
the check of a box! Figure 3 on the right shows the MNS alert tabs removed,
while Figure 4 below illustrates how to do this in CAMWorks.

Figure 3 – Only FIRE

Tabs Shown

Figure 4 – How to Disable MNS Event Tabs

Please note that this option is selectable ONLY when there is an NGA on the network, and when the system is
configured for Fire Alarm only. For more information and operation on the NGA, please refer to the NGA User
Guide (P/N: 9020-0675).

Availability
These product enhancements are part of NGA v3.30, which is currently shipping. CAMWorks v3.41 is required to
upgrade existing NGA’s to the v3.30 firmware and to support E3 Releasing and the MNS configuration
improvements. To download CAMWorks 3.41 or the new NGA firmware, please visit the Gamewell-FCI ESD
Download page, here. The new graphics package, included with CAMWorks V3.41, must also be downloaded to
the NGA after the firmware upgrade has been completed.

For software compatibility questions, please refer to the T16.1 Updated Software Compatibility Chart released
earlier this year.

Support
For any technical questions pertaining to this notice please contact Gamewell-FCI Technical Support at
1-800-274-4324.

Thank you,

JoAnne Goldman
Product Marketing Manager
Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell

www.gamewell-fci.com 12 Clintonville Rd. • Northford, CT 06472 Gamewell-FCI Customer Service: 203-484-7161