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Document #15140 Rev.G 01/02/02 P/N 15140:G
2.8.3 PRT-24 Printer Interface Module
A remote printer may be permanently or temporarily connected to provide a hardcopy printout of normal current sys-
tem status and activity, program entries, history file, troubleshoot mode voltages and walktest data. The PRT-24 pro-
vides an EIA-232 conversion to adapt to most 40 and 80 column printers.
CAUTION: DO NOT connect a printer to the Fire Alarm Control Communicator if a ground fault exists on the panel.
Circuit damage may result.
Installation
Remote printers require separate external primary power. Also required is the PRT-24 which includes the Printer
Interface Module and a 6 foot interface cable prewired to a DB25 connector. Connect the interface cable to the PRT-
24 as shown in Figure 2-15. Insert the two supplied standoffs into mounting holes near the J2 connector on the main
circuit board. Connect the Printer Interface board to J2 on the main circuit board, press onto standoffs and connect
the attached cable to the serial EIA-232 port on the printer. The printer may be placed a maximum of 50 feet from the
panel. Note that a ground fault may occur on the control panel when this connection is made. For this reason, it is
important that there be no preexisting ground fault on the panel.
For permanent printer connection, a ground fault is
not allowed.
Printer Configuration
The PRT-24 is required. Also refer to the documentation supplied with your printer. Set the printer's options as listed
in the table below.
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FIGURE 2-15:
Remote Printer Connections
Typical Printer Settings
Under the MENU area:
COMMUNICATION SETUP:
DATA BITS:
7
PARITY:
EVEN
STOP BIT:
1 STOP
BAUD RATE:
2400
PRT-24 connection to main circuit board
DB-25P Front View
J1 located on back
of PRT-24 board
BLK
GRN
RED
YELLOW