INSTALLATION . Sections [551] and [552] - Options [1] to [8] Section [553] - Options [1] The Module is connected directly to the control panel’s combus. Automatic of Zone Status Enable Connect the four terminals labeled red, black, green, and yellow of each When the option representing a zone is enabled, the Printer Module will When this option is enabled, you can connect a serial printer directly to the module to the corresponding terminals on the control panel as shown in immediately print any zone events that occur. The following zone events Printer Module’s serial port (9-pin). You can also connect the Printer Figure 1. can be printed: Zone Open and Zone Closed. To print Alarm, Alarm Module’s serial port to your computer’s serial COM port so that the events Printer Module V1.0 It is recommended that only printers that support a minimum of Restore, Zone Tamper, Zone Tamper Restore, Fire Loop and Fire Loop can be displayed on the computer screen and then printed from the printer (APR-PRT3) 80 columns be connected directly to the Printer Module. Only dot matrix Restore events, refer to Automatic Printing of Event Groups. The connected to the computer. printers can print individual events in real time and can be connected using Printer Module must be assigned to the same Partition as the desired zone (see Partition Assignment). The Printer Module can use the HyperTerminal® communication program the Printer Module’s (25-pin/ DB-25 connector) or serial port that comes installed with Windows®. Using HyperTerminal®, the Printer (9-pin/ DB-9 connector). If a zone is not enabled, events originating from that zone will Module will display events as they occur on your computer’s monitor. To A dot matrix, inkjet or laser printer can be connected through one of your not be printed. use HyperTerminal® it must first be set up. To set up for the first time: computer’s COM ports to the Printer Module’s serial port. Events can be 1. Click Start (from the Windows® taskbar). Highlight Programs, Acces- displayed and printed using communication software like Procomm™, Section [550] - Options [4] to [8] sories, Communications and then click on HyperTerminal®. The Telix© and HyperTerminal®. Automatic Printing of Event Groups Connection Description window will appear. Each option represents an event group. When the option representing an AUTO-PANEL RECOGNITION 2. Enter a name in the Name text box and select an icon for your event group is enabled, the Printer Module will automatically print the connection file. Click OK. The Connect To window will appear. This feature allows the Printer Module to be used with the Spectra or event as it occurs. The following event groups can be printed: Digiplex control panels. When connected to the combus, the Printer 3. From the Connect Using drop-down list select the COM port Module will automatically detect which system it is connected to and adjust Spectra Options: connected to the Printer Module. Click OK. The COM Properties Instructions its internal communication parameters accordingly. It allows the Printer window will appear. [4] Arming/Disarming Events Module to be connected to any Spectra (V2.0 or higher) or Digiplex control 4. Click on the Bits per second drop-down list and select the baud rate [5] Alarm & Alarm Restore Events panel. that is set in the Printer Module (Section [553] Options [2] & [3]). By [6] Tamper & Tamper Restore Events default, HyperTerminal® sets the Data bits at 8, the Parity at None Printed in Canada 04/2007 paradox.com APRPRT3S-EI00 If connecting the Printer Module to a Digiplex control panel, refer to the [7] Trouble & Trouble Restore Events and the Stop bits at 1. Click OK. Digiplex Printer Module Instructions (APRPRT3D-EIxx). [8] Special Events* (see below for Special Events) 5. The HyperTerminal® display will appear already connected to the LED FEEDBACK Printer Module. Click on the Properties icon (or select Properties Please refer to the appropriate Spectra control panel’s Reference & HOW DOES IT WORK? from the File menu). The communication file’s Properties window will Installation Manual for more detailed information on the event groups. appear. Click the Settings tab. Under Emulation, verify that it is set as The Printer Module (APR-PRT3) provides the ability to automatically print ERROR: RX: TX: Condition: Auto Detect. If not, select Auto Detect from the drop-down list. Click * = [PG] & [FNC1] keys pressed, Button Pressed on Remote, Bypass events as they occur in the system or to manually print the events stored in ON OFF OFF Combus shorted (GND or VCC / No clock / OK. the Printer Module’s 2048 event buffer. The events can be viewed and No data Programming, User Activated PGM, Breaching Zone with Delay and System Power Up. You may disconnect by clicking on the Disconnect icon (or by selecting printed from a computer which is connected to the Printer Module’s serial ON OFF ON Wrong data / Invalid combus address (Too (9-pin) or USB port. The events can also be sent to a dot matrix printer Disconnect from the Call menu). To reconnect, click on the Connect icon many modules) In order for the Printer Module to automatically print the Button connected to the Printer Module’s parallel port (25-pin) or its serial port (9- (or select Connect from the Call menu). To access your HyperTerminal® ON ON OFF Reserved for future use Pressed on Remote and User Activated PGM events, the pin). The following details will be printed with each event: Date, Time, communication file, simply perform step 1 and select your communication Spectra’s PGMs must be programmed accordingly. Partition #, Event Description and Event Label. . ON ON ON Combus lines are reversed (Clock in Green file. / Data in Yellow) Section [553] - Option [4] Sample Printout: FLASH OFF OFF Low power Section [553] - Options [2] and [3] 2007/03/12 07:17 Partition 1 Arming with master John Doe Enable Parallel Port Baud Settings 2007/03/12 18:09 Partition 1 Disarming with master John Doe PROGRAMMING METHOD When this option is enabled, you may connect any dot matrix printer Set the Printer Module’s serial port baud rate equal directly to the Printer Module’s parallel port (25-pin). To access the Printer Module’s Programming mode: to the printer’s. Refer to the printer’s instruction Any events that occurred before the Printer Module was installed Section [553] - Options [5] to [8] manual to see what baud rate to set the Printer are not accessible to the Printer Module. 1. Press the [ENTER] key Module to. Printer Status Mask Options 2. Enter the [INSTALLER CODE] Thanks to the Auto-panel Recognition feature, the Printer Module can be Some printers do not support these printer conditions: connected to either Spectra or Digiplex control panels. 3. Enter 3-digit [SECTION] you wish to program. Section [557] Spectra Printer Status Mask Options: 4. Enter the required [DATA] Setting the Printer Module’s Date TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS [5] Off-Line Status Mask When connected to a Spectra control panel, the Printer Module’s internal Parallel Port: Minimum 80 column printer The Printer Module’s programming guide can be found in the appropriate [6] Paper-Empty Status Mask clock will have to be set manually. Upon entering section [557] you must Serial Port: 1 start bit, 8 data bit, no parity and 1 stop bit control panel’s Spectra System Programming Guide (V2.0 or higher). [7] Printer Fault Status Mask enter the 4-digit year (e.g.: 2007), 2-digit month, and finally the 2-digit day. (8N1) [8] Printer Busy Status Mask Input Voltage: 9-16 Vdc PROGRAMMING SECTIONS E.g.: The date March 12, 2007 would be entered as (year) 2007, (month) 03 and (day) 12. Connect a DGP2-TM1 Real-Time Plug-In Device to the Current Consumption: 60mA maximum Section [550] - Options [1] and [2] If your printer does not support these printer conditions, it is highly Serial Port Baud Rates: 2400, 9600, 19200 or 57600 bps recommended that you enable the printer status mask options. Printer Module’s memory key connector to prevent the loss of the Printer Event Buffer: 2048 events Partition Assignment Module’s programmed date in the event of a power failure. Compatibility: Any Spectra control panel (V2.0 or higher) Only the events occurring in a partition that has been assigned to the If the Printer Status Mask Options are ignored, printer troubles Any EVO48, EVO92, EVO192, DGP-848 or Printer Module will be printed. The Printer Module will ignore any events will not be displayed. These options apply only to the parallel DGP-NE96 control panel generated in a partition not assigned to the Printer Module. Section [550] port. APR-PRT3 can be used to replace a APR3- options [1] and [2] represent partitions 1 and 2 respectively. To assign the PRT1 module. Printer Module to a partition, enable the option that corresponds to the desired partition. Partition 1 is enabled by default USER TIME AND DATE PROGRAMMING Figure 1: APR-PRT3 Connection After a power failure, the user must always re-program the time in the Spectra control panel. If you are not using a DGP2-TM1 Real-Time Plug-In Device with the Printer Module, the date in the APR-PRT3 must also be reprogrammed. For a user to re-program the time in the Spectra control panel, they must do the following:

1. Press the [ENTER] key on the Spectra keypad.

2. Enter the [MASTER CODE]. 3. Enter section [100].

4. Enter the [TIME] using the 24hr clock (E.g.: 6:15PM = 18:15).

For a user to re-program the date in the APR-PRT3, they must do the following:

1. Press the [ENTER] key on the Spectra keypad.

2. Enter the [MASTER CODE]. 3. Enter section [110].

4. Enter the 4-digit [YEAR] (E.g.: 2006).

5. Enter the 2-digit [MONTH].

6. Enter the 2-digit [DAY].

Section [080] and [090] Paradox Memory Key (Not to be used with UL Listed systems) 1. Green “RX” LED: Flashes when the Printer Module is receiving data through the serial port only. The Paradox Memory Key can copy the programmed contents of one APR-PRT3 into as many others as needed. Downloading is completed in less than 5 seconds. 2. Red “TX” LED: Flashes when the Printer Module is transmitting data through the serial port only.

Copy to Memory Key 3. 25-Pin Parallel Port: Connect the Printer Module’s 25-pin parallel port to any dot matrix printer. 1. Place the Memory Key on the APR-PRT3’s connector labelled MEMORY Note: The dot matrix printer must support a minimum of 80 columns. KEY. Make sure that the write protect jumper is on. 2. Enter section [090] to copy the APR-PRT3 sections [001] to [903] and 4. 9-Pin Serial Port: Connect the Printer Module’s 9-Pin serial port to a dot matrix printer. zone labels to the Memory Key. Note: The dot matrix printer must support a minimum of 80 columns. 3. Once the APR-PRT3 emits a confirmation beep, wait for a second confirmation beep and then remove the Memory Key. Remove the 5. 9-pin Serial Port: Connect either the Printer Module’s USB or 9-pin serial port to a computer’s COM port to view the control panel’s events on the jumper to prevent accidentally overwriting the Memory Key’s contents. computer’s monitor. The events display on the monitor can then be printed through the printer connected to the computer. Copy to the APR-PRT3 1. Place the Memory Key on the APR-PRT3’s connector labelled MEMORY Remove AC power and battery before adding a module to the system. Do not connect any modules more than 76m (250ft) KEY. from the control panel. Only one APR-PRT3 can be connected per Spectra control panel. 2. Enter section [080] to copy the Memory Key’s contents to the APR- PRT3. 3. Once the APR-PRT3 emits a confirmation beep, wait for a second Printer cable length must not exceed 25ft. confirmation beep and then remove the Memory Key.

Warranty Paradox Security Systems Ltd. (“Seller”) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year. Except as specifically stated herein, all express or implied warranties whatsoever, statutory or otherwise, including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded. Because Seller does not install or connect the products and because the products may be used in conjunction with products not manufactured by Seller, Seller cannot guarantee the performance of the security system and shall not be responsible for circumstances resulting from the product’s inability to operate. Seller obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing, at Seller's option, any product not meeting the specifications. Returns must include proof of purchase and be within the warranty period. In no event shall the Seller be liable to the buyer or any other person for any loss or damages whether direct or indirect or consequential or incidental, including without limitation, any damages for lost profits stolen goods, or claims by any other party, caused by defective goods or otherwise arising from the improper, incorrect or otherwise faulty installation or use of the merchandise sold.

Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Seller’s maximum liability will be strictly limited to the purchase price of the defective product. Your use of this product signifies your acceptance of this warranty.

BEWARE: Dealers, installers and/or others selling the product are not authorized to modify this warranty or make additional warranties that are binding on the Seller.

© 2003-2007 Paradox Security Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Specifications may change without prior notice. One or more of the following US patents may apply: 6215399, 6111256, 5751803, 5721542, 5287111, 5119069, 5077549, 5920259, 5886632. Canadian and international patents may also apply.

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