EST3 Training Part 1: Foundations of Fire Alarm Programming

This session is designed for both beginners and mid-level technicians looking to move beyond basic wiring and start thinking like true fire alarm programmers. Highlights Course Introduction: Overview of the 8-week live series covering EST3 software, logic, and programming strategy. Anthony’s Background: Over 20 years in the industry with hands-on experience in Simplex, Red Hawk, and Edwards systems. Understanding Rules: How inputs, outputs, and syntax control system behavior in the EST3 SDU. Programming Demonstration: Step-by-step setup of a new project, adding detectors, relays, switches, and writing rules in SDU. Rule Writing Made Simple: Using the Rule Architect Tool to automatically generate EST3 rules for smoke detectors, waterflow, fans, and LEDs. Common Field Mistakes: Naming errors, syntax issues, and troubleshooting rule compilation warnings.