Visualize and Plan your fireTEK shows with FWsim

System Overview

File Format: Firetek CSV - .csv

About fireTEK

fireTEK Wireless Firing Systems are manufactured and distributed by the Romanian company of the same name since 2009. The focus is on merging the assumptions of engineers and fireworks experts, which has brought to light an internationally sought-after firing system. A wide range of products allow solution for fireworks enthusiasts who want to plan small shows in the backyard or for professionals planning music synchronous large-scale fireworks. The goal here, according to the company, is to provide a safe, reliable, efficient and affordable system that ensures 100% ignition. Innovative features such as real-time fault detection and the proprietary, secure, bi-directional, wired or wireless mesh network enable flawless control of up to 99 modules. Many additional options also make it easy to design spectacular fireworks displays. These include quick and easy integration of GPS, DMX devices, timecode and/or audio players. The company also promotes continuous software and hardware enhancements for the dynamic fireworks market, enabling them to work with timely features. If you want to learn more about fireTEK, click here.

How to use FWsim with fireTEK

Please follow these steps:

1. Create a new show or open an existing one.
2. Select the fireTEK System for this show by navigating to the “Export” tab on the right.
3. Under the “Modules” tab, add enough modules for all cues. Then drag each module to the appropriate firing position in the 3D window.
4. Click Export -> Auto-Address to assign module and pin numbers. If there are any problems (e.g. too few modules), FWsim will alert you.
5. Click Export -> “Export for Firing System (fireTEK)” and select a filename to create a .csv file.
6. Save the .CSV File for import into the fireTEK Software.

Splitting Rails across Different Positions

When a single fireTEK module is shared between multiple positions, you can control exactly which rails are used for each position.

1. Add a module and set the number of channels and pins per rail (e.g. 4 x 16 = 64 channels).
2. Drag the module to the first position, then drag from the same module again to connect a second position.
3. Click on a position connection (e.g. “Pos. A”). In the window that opens, set the pin from and pin to fields to restrict the rail. For example, “1.1” to “1.16” assigns rail 1 to position A.
4. Click on the other position (e.g. “Pos. B”) and assign different rails — for example, “2.1” to “2.16” and “3.1” to “3.16” to use rails 2 and 3.
5. Run Export > Auto-Assign Channels. The table view will confirm that each position uses only its designated rails.