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FC2025, FC2050, FC922 or FC924
1.
Installation of the PAL-1 in a FC2025, FC2050, FC922 or FC924 system requires that an FCA2018-U1 is
already installed.
2.
Refer to the FCA2018-U1 Installation Instructions, P/N A6V10315044, for more details on connecting and
programming an FCA2018-U1 to a PAL-1.
3.
Figure 5 shows the proper installation of a PAL-1 with a FC2025, FC2050, FC922 or FC924 system.
NOTES:
1.
The maximum distance from the FCA2018-U1 to the PAL-1 is 6 feet. The two modules must be in the same room.
Wiring to the printer must be 14 AWG min., 600V insulation in conduit, and located in the same room as the
control panel.
2.
For NFPA 72 Local, Auxiliary and Remote Station configurations, connect the output of the FCA2018-U1 to any UL ITE
listed printer.
3.
The printer must support the EPSON FX command set.
4.
For NFPA 72 Proprietary of UL 1076 configurations, use printer Siemens Model PAL-1, a UL listed for fire Centronics
parallel printer.
5.
The printer is supervised for paper out, AC loss, and printer parallel cable removal by the FCA2018-U1.
6.
After loading the paper in the PAL-1 printer, turn off the power and follow the steps below.
a.
While pressing the LOAD PARK button, turn on the power to the PAL-1 printer. Keep pressing the
LOAD PARK button for 5 seconds.
b.
Release the LOAD PARK button.
c.
The current setting will print.
d.
When printing is completed, the ON LINE indicator will be lit. If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press the ON
LINE button.
Figure 5
FC2025, FC2050, FC922,
or FC924
120 VAC
60 Hz.
CENTRONICS
PARALLEL
PAL-1 or ITE LISTED PRINTER
FCA2018-U1
SPP
CABLE SUPPLIED WITH FCA2018-U1
SUPERVISED
POWER LIMITED