Raco Verbatim, Owner'S Manual

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Installation
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2.3 Installing the Parallel Printer
The Verbatim Parallel Printer Local Data Logger feature will print reports on a
local printer which is connected via a standard parallel interface. The local
printer will automatically print out each action that occurs; e.g., alarms, ac-
knowledgments, programming entries, inquiry calls, etc. You can cause a
printout, upon command, at any time. Also, you may program the Verbatim
for automatic printout of all input conditions at regular intervals. A time/date
stamp will be included with each printed item.
You will need to:
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Connect the parallel printer to the Verbatim front panel using the RACO
PPC-1 cable (or equivalent).
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Set the time and date so that each printout will be accompanied by the
proper time and date stamp.
2.3.1 Installing the Printer Cable
Note:
If you ordered the Verbatim Parallel Printer Port Adapter Cable from RACO
at the time you ordered your Verbatim autodialer it should already be
properly installed. (The cable may be ordered from RACO using the part #
VPPC-1.) You may also use an identically wired cable from a separate
source. If you wish to acquire or fabricate the cable yourself, please refer to
the,
"VPPC-1 Serial Cable Connection Diagram," in Appendix G.
The front panel circuit board must show a designation of VFP4 or higher. Also,
the firmware version for the program chips U3 and U4 (on the main circuit
board) must be V2.01 or higher. If your hardware does not conform to these
revision levels contact your RACO Sales Representative about getting the
proper upgrade modules.
The VPPC-1 cable attaches to the front panel circuit board where the mating
pins protrude, just inside the front door of the Verbatim . Orient the connector
so the cable’s Pin 1 index (a red stripe on the cable or an arrow on the
connector) is near the corner of the front panel board. The cable extends out of
the Verbatim chassis and overlaps the lower chassis wall at the bottom of the
chassis. When the front door of the Verbatim is closed the flat ribbon cable
will be safely folded around the lower wall of the Verbatim chassis.
At the other end of the VPPC-1 cable is a standard “Centronics” style 36 pin
connector. This 36 pin connector is the proper gender to mate with the data
connector on the back of your parallel printer. However, if the printer cannot be
located within the three-foot length of the VPPC-1 cable, install a standard