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NFS2-640/E Installation Manual —
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Installation
Installing Remote Printers and/or CRT
3.13.2 Installing and Configuring the PRN Series Printer
When connected to the Control Panel via an EIA-232 interface, the PRN prints a copy of all status
changes within the control panel and time-stamps the printout with the time of day and date the
event occurred. It provides 80 columns of data on standard 9" by 11" tractor-feed paper.
This section contains information on connecting a printer to the control panel and for setting the
printer options.
Connecting a Remote PRN Series Printer
Remote printers require a 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power source. If required for the fire alarm
system configuration (for example, a Proprietary Fire Alarm System), a remote printer requires a
secondary power source (battery backup). Because a secondary power source is not provided, use a
separate Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) that is UL-listed for Fire Protective Signaling. You
may use your building emergency power supply, so long as it meets the power continuity
requirements of NFPA 72. Refer to NFPA 72 for further details.
Connect the remote printer to the Control Panel as follows:
1. Connect the three (3) open leads of the custom cable to the TB12 terminal block on the control
panel as shown in Figure 3.25.
2. Plug the DB-25 connector end of the custom cable into the EIA-232 port of the remote printer.
Tighten securely.
Setting Printer Options
Refer to the documentation supplied with the PRN series printer for instructions on using the
printer menu controls. Set the printer options (under the menu area) according to the settings listed
in Table 3.6.
NOTE:
You can also use the EIA-232 printer interface with UL-listed information technology
equipment, such as personal computers, to monitor the control panel for supplementary
purposes.
Note: Outputs are power-limited
but are not supervised.
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Figure 3.25 Remote Printer Connections
