TBH: I forgot its model number. U8oL0 has one. What happened is a wire touched the header pins and it killed the MCU. I still have everything. If i replace the chip, could someone read the code off the panel for me to re flash a new MCU? I do have to replace the Transformers plug and a MOSfet. Everything else is fine. Any help would be great.
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Why dont i go check it out you may ask…
Is it an Ansul AutoPulse 442R? On my AutoPulse 2000 (much older), the chip is glued down from underneath. I don’t know about the newer ones but this may be the case as well, so it would be difficult or impossible to replace. Your best bet is replacing the whole board if it means a lot to you, or just getting a new panel more suited for standard fire alarm service altogether. Here’s a great deal on an exact replacement: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ansul-Auto-Pluse-442R-Control-Panel-/251731447056?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9c5d0d10
Thanks! It is a 442r. I don’t have $75 and the chip runs around $15. I think someone could reverse ISP the code. Really i need something like a Simplex 4001 or 4002. This panel was my first panel ever so i want to see it work.
I may see what Simplex can do for me. The lady said if i wanted she might be able to help me get a old panel
A 4001 or 4002 would be nice, but they’re very temperamental, and kinda hard to come by a unit in decent working condition. If you do find one, they’d be expensive! Maybe you’d like a 4004?
If i got my hands on a 4004 
In my opinion, Simplex makes some of the best conventional panels (4004, 4005, 4006) but Notifier and Gamewell-FCi make some of the best addressable panels (NFS- series and E3/S3/7100 series).
I don’t know why SimplexTech was so anti-Notifier. Yeah, he’s a Simplex tech (hence his name) but Notifier devices are really good. He was also pretty difficult when it came to march time rates… 90BPM =/= 120BMP, SimplexTech! :lol:
How many zones/NACs are you looking for?
A FCI FC-2224 or better. I may get one. 2+ zones, 2 NACs. Would like the higher end features if i could.
You could go for a Fireshield. 5-10 zones, 2 NACs.
Not cheap :roll:
No panel is cheap. If they were, I’d have one by now! :lol: That IFP-100 had a bid of $2.75 when I first bid on it. It closed at $76.00.
Sigh…
You should talk on SKype
Nah, it’s pretty late and I don’t use Skype much anymore.
Once again why I always warn people not to work on their panels while the power is on…
I was not working on it. Just had it up. Somehow the wire sprang out. Didn’t know till the next morning.
You leave your panel on all the time? Why?
Hey I leave mine on all the time…
Oh wait it has a reason to be on.
Lesson to be learned here: Make sure your wire connections to screw terminals are snug.
Haha yep. What should i do with the remains if i can’t fix it?
I would salvage some of the parts from the board, if you have the necessary tools (soldering gun and desoldering pump or braid). There are lots of nice relays, LEDs, terminal blocks, heat sinks, etc. on those boards that would be very useful for electronics projects in the future.
Brandon:
Andrew’s panel protects his house (That PoS Family Gard smoke alarm he has can only do so much). If you have a demo system, you have no reason to have it powered up save for when you’re screwing around with it (but only wiring/rewiring with it powered down) or testing it. Don’t be rude to Green, he was asking an honest question.
Thanks for the backup. [That’s not sarcasm]