Galaxy Printer Interface
Installation Guide
The Galaxy Printer Interface allows connection of the full range of Galaxy
control panels to a serial printer with a suitable RS232 port.
The Printer Interface can be connected anywhere along the AB (RS585) data
Line 1. The serial printer set up requirements are as follows. For information
on setting up printer parameters please refer to the printer user guide.
Baud Rate
1200
Start Bits
1
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1
Parity None
Printer columns
40
Table 1:
Printer Settings.
Figure 1:
Galaxy Printer Interface Connection
A134
(6-way DIN) A161
(25-way DIN)
0v (Green)
Pin 5
Pin 7
TXD (Blue)
Pin 3
Pin 3
CTS (Red)
Pin 2
Pin 20
There are two models of Printer
Interface available:
Part number A134 is fitted with a
six way DIN plug.
Part number A161 is fitted with a
25-way Sub-D type connector.
Both are fitted with a four way IDC
socket for connection to the AB data 1.
The wiring connections for both Printer
Interfaces are as follows:
RS232
AB Line 1 (RS485)
RS232
RS485
GALAXY
PRINTER I/F
Serial Printer
Red-12v
Black-0v
Yellow-A line
Blue-B line
Galaxy
Control Panel