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Serial Port Setup
The following list the serial port programming options which must be set in order for the Printer Module to communicate with the home
automation module.
When this option is ON (enabled), you can connect the home automation module directly to the Printer Module’s 9-pin serial or USB port.
Set option
[4]
to ON when using the Printer Module as an interface between a home automation module and the Digiplex system.
This option allows you to set the Printer Module’s serial port baud rate. Set the Printer Module’s baud rate
to match that of the home automation module. Refer to the home automation module’s documentation to
determine what baud rate to set the Printer Module to.
U
= default setting
This option allows you to set the Printer Module’s serial port usage to either Event Reporting or Home Automation. To set the Printer Module
to Home Automation mode, set option
[4]
to ON .
This option allows you to select the home automation protocol for the Printer Module. To select
the ASCII Protocol, set options
[5]
and
[6]
to OFF .
U
= default setting
For more information on the Clipsal C-Bus Protocol, see the C-Bus Programming Instructions on our website at paradox.com.
Virtual Input Programming
The home automation module can be programmed to open/close the Printer Module’s virtual inputs and generate activity within the Digiplex
system. The tables below offer an example of the virtual input programming sections which must be set for Virtual Input 1.
Section [016] - Option [1]
Enable Serial Port
Section [016] - Options [2] & [3]
Baud Settings
Section [016] - Option [4]
Serial Port Usage
Section [016] - Options [5] & [6]
Home Automation Options
Section [700] : Virtual Input Options
Option
OFF
ON
[1]
Enabling Virtual Input
U
Disabled
N
Enabled
[3] and [4]
Virtual Input Close
[5]
Virtual Input Base Time Selection
U
Seconds
N
Minutes
