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P/N 3102654-EN • REV 001 • ISS 12JAN21
SA-USB Interface Card
Installation Sheet
Description
The SA-USB Interface Card provides a USB connection to a supported
printer or a connection to a PC. The card can be used for connecting a
printer to the control panel to print system events. The card can also
be used for PC communications, including the configuration utility (CU)
and Firmware update utility (FUU).
The default printer baud rate is 9600.
SA-USB connectors and LEDs
Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1 for a description of the SA-USB
components.
Figure 1: SA-USB LEDs and connectors
Table 1: SA-USB connectors and LEDs
Item Label Description
(1)
J4
USB 2.0, Type B device port: Used as a temporary
connection to a PC.
(2)
JP1
Programming jumper: Shown in the not installed
position. When installed over both pins, the jumper is
used during programming the SA-USB to update
firmware. This can
only
be accomplished with
assistance from Technical Support.
(3)
J3
USB 2.0, Type A host port: Used to connect supported
printers.
(4)
J1
Used to connect the SA-USB to the panel electronics
board.
(5)
DS2
TXD LED: Used to indicate all communications to the
panel for both the printer and all PC applications.
(6)
DS1
RXD LED: Used to indicate all communications from
the panel for both the printer and all PC applications.
(7)
DS4
TRBL LED: Used to indicate when it detects any
printer trouble, such as off-line, out of paper, or the
printer disconnected.
Note:
The panel will only display a printer trouble if the
mode is set to supervised.
LED operation
Table 2: LED operation
LED
Operation
DS1
On steady. Flashes when the SA-USB is receiving data from
the printer or PC applications.
DS2
On steady. Flashes when the SA-USB is transmitting data to
the printer or PC applications.
DS4
On steady when a trouble exists between the SA-USB and the
attached printer.
Installation
Install and wire this device in accordance with applicable national and
local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Caution:
Equipment damage hazard. This product is sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). To avoid damage, follow accepted ESD
handling procedures.
Note:
The SA-USB is installed in the same location as the SA-232,
therefore the SA-232 card must be removed prior to installing the
SA-USB card.
To install the SA-USB:
1. Power down the panel and disconnect the batteries.
2. If installed, remove the SA-232 card from the panel. Refer to
SA-
232 RS-232 Interface Card Installation Sheet
, P/N 3101095 for
details.
3. Locate the SA-USB card location on the plastic assembly behind
the main circuit board and connector J3 on the main circuit board
(at the top-left of the main board).
4. Attach the SA-USB to the plastic assembly using two #6 plastite
screws as shown in Figure 2.
5. Connect one end of the ribbon cable (P/N 7140187) to connector
J1 on the SA-USB card and the other end to connector J3 on the
main circuit board as shown in Figure 2.
6. Connect the applicable USB cable to the SA-USB. See “Wiring.”
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