Printer/Pc Interface Module - Fire-Lite Alarms MS-9200E Programming, Installation, Maintenance And Operating Instruction Manual

Printer/PC Interface Module

2.16 Printer/PC Interface Module
A remote serial printer may be permanently connected to provide a hard-copy printout of program entries, history file
and walktest data. The Printer/PC Interface Module P/N PIM-24 provides an EIA-232 conversion to adapt to most 40
and 80 column printers and most IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible computers including laptops and personal comput-
ers. The PIM-24 module cannot be used simultaneously with the DIM-485/LCD-40 option.
WARNING: DO NOT connect a printer or PC to the MS-9200 FACP if a ground fault exists on the control panel.
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Circuit damage may result. Remove all power (AC and DC) before installing or removing any modules or wiring.
Programming
Refer to "System Edit" on page 61, for printer programming instructions.
Installation
Remote printers and PCs require 240 VAC, 50 Hz primary power. Also required is the PIM-24 which includes the
Printer/PC Interface Module, interface cable prewired to a DB9F connector as shown in Figure 2-37 and a DB25
adapter. Connect the Printer/PC Interface board to J11 on the MS-9200 main circuit board and the attached cable to
the serial EIA-232 port on the printer or PC. Use the DB25 adapter if a nine pin connector is not available on your
printer or PC. Note that a ground fault may occur on the MS-9200 panel, dependent on the printer used, when this
connection is made. For this reason, it is important that there be no preexisting ground fault on the panel. Consult the
factory for recommended printers.
Remote Serial Printer and Computer Connections
FIGURE 2-37:
TX RCV GND
Printer Configuration
The PIM-24 is required when connecting a printer. Refer to the documentation supplied with the printer for addi-
tional pertinent information. Set the printer's options as listed in the following table.
PC Configuration
The PK-9200 Kit includes the DOS-based MS-9200 Programming Utility software on 3½" floppy disk P/N 75298,
the Instruction Manual P/N 15677 and the PIM-24 (Printer/PC Interface Module with cable and DB9F/25 connec-
tors). The Windows-based PK-9200W Programming Utility Kit contains four 3½" floppy disks and the Instruction
Manual P/N 50684.
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Plug this DB9F connector
into the EAI-232 port of
the printer or PC.
Typical Printer Settings
TABLE 2-2:
COMMUNICATION SETUP
BUFFER:
DATA BITS:
PARITY:
STOP BIT:
BAUD RATE:
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