C.8: Gent Panels; C.8.1: Connection Options; C.8.2: Compact Series Panels; To Use A Rs-232 Connection - Honeywell HON-CGW-MBB Installation And User Manual

Gent Panels
C.8 Gent Panels
C.8.1 Connection Options
The gateway operates only with the Gent fire alarm control panels as listed in the table
below:
NOTE: The add-on I/O card (VIG-IOC-DOM) is ordered separately.
C.8.2 Compact Series Panels
For a fixed gateway we recommend using the RS-232 connection. For a portable gateway,
we recommend using the USB connection.

To Use a RS-232 Connection

Certain Gent panel variants can directly communicate through the RS-232 connection.
1. On the Gateway Side
Connect the RS-232 cable with pre-formed connector to the RS-232 port of the
gateway board.
The RS-232 port is labeled as 6 in the
2. On the Panel Side
• The baud rate should be 19200.
At the PB6 terminal of the panel,
• Connect the White wire to a Rx1 or Rx2 pin.
• Connect the Brown wire to a Tx1 or Tx2 pin.
• Connect the Green wire to the 0V pin.
NOTE: Connect either the Tx1 and Rx1 or the Tx2 and Rx2.
NOTE: If Tx1 and Rx1 are connected, select the Port 1 settings in the panel for
communication. If Tx2 and Rx2 are connected, select the Port 2 settings in the panel for
communication.
CLSS Gateway - Installation and Users' Manual | P/N:LS10248-000HW-E | REV. F | FEB/11/2022
Table C.6: Gent Panel Connection Options
Fire Alarm Panel Models
COMPACT-24-N
COMPACT-PLUS
VIGPLUS-24
VIGPLUS-72
VIG1-24
VIG1-72
1 Use the add-on I/O card (VIG-IOC-DOM) on the panel.
RS-485 UART/TTL
No No
No No
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
Figure C.2.
Connecting to the Panels
RS-232 USB
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
1
Yes Yes
1
Yes Yes
1
Yes Yes
1
Yes Yes
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