Event Log Printer Connections; Direct-Wire Downloading - ADEMCO VISTA-32FB Installation And Setup Manual

VISTA-32FB Installation and Set-Up Guide

Event Log Printer Connections

The VISTA-32FBs event log can be printed on a local serial printer. If it is used, program
field 3 19 must be set to 1.
This setting overrides the functions selected for INPUT 1 and OUT 2 made in field 3 20.
Connect a UL EDP Listed serial printer to the J2 connector using an ADEMCO 4100SM
Interface module. Refer to Section 17: Event Log Options for wiring connections, printer
configuration, and a description of the keypad commands that initiate event log printing.
If earth ground fault sensing is enabled:
1. An earth ground fault indication can be received when the 4100SM Module is clipped
directly onto a side-wall of the VISTA-32FB cabinet. If this occurs, use an insulator to
insulate the 4100SMs clip-on bracket from the VISTA-32FB cabinet sidewall. Later-
production versions of the 4100SM have the clip-on bracket isolated from the circuit
ground (Terminal 7) and will not have this problem.
2. An earth ground fault indication can also be received when a printer (or PC) that has a 3-
prong grounded power cord is used. If this occurs, first verify that Pin 1 (chassis ground)
is isolated from Pin 7 (signal ground) on the 4100SMs RS232 connector. Early-
production versions of the 4100SM have an unmarked 3/8' long, bare wire jumper lying
near the Pin 1 side of the RS232 connector, which must be cut to isolate these pins. Then
verify that these pins are isolated on the printer's RS232 connector. Follow the
instructions provided with the printer to isolate these pins, if required.

Direct-Wire Downloading

The VISTA-32FB can be downloaded without using a modem or telephone line, but by using
a 4100SM Serial Module and Compass Downloading Software. This method of downloading
is referred to as DIRECT WIRE downloading. Connect a PC that runs the downloading
software to the 4100SM Module as specified in the module's instructions. Connect the
4100SM to the panel's J2 header. Refer to Section 26: Downloading Primer for wiring
connections.
Direct-wire downloading can be initiated by following the procedures described in the
Compass manual.
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