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Introduction
The Printer Module (APR-PRT3) provides the ability to automatically print live or stored events.
Home Automation Interface Capabilities
When used with an EVO Series or DGP-848 (V4.11 or higher) control panel, the Printer Module can also
be used as an interface between a home automation system and your control panel. For information on
this feature and its related programming sections, refer to the ASCII Protocol Programming Instructions
and/or C-Bus Programming Instructions available on our website at paradox.com.
Technical Specifications
Parallel Port: Minimum 80 column printer
Serial Port: 1 start bit, 8 data bit, no parity and 1 stop bit (8N1)
Input Voltage: 9-16 Vdc
Current Consumption: 60mA maximum
Serial Port Baud Rates: 2400, 9600, 19200 or 57600 bps
Event Buffer: 2048 events
Compatibility: EVO48, EVO96, EVO192*, DGP-848 or DGP-NE96 control panel
Spectra 1728 or 1738 control panel (V2.0 or higher)
APR-PRT3 can be used to replace a APR3-PRT1
*When using the APR-PRT3 with the EVO192, the first 96
zones will be recognized.
Printer Requirements
Dot matrix, inkjet or laser printers can be connected through one of your computer’s COM ports to the
Printer Module’s serial port. Events can be displayed and printed using communication software like
Procomm™, Telix© and HyperTerminal®.
It is recommended that only dot matrix printers that support a minimum of 80 columns be connected
directly to the Printer Module. Only dot matrix printers can print individual events in real time.
LED Feedback
Panel Bus
Serial Bus
Sample Printout:
2007/06/12 07:17 Partition 1 Arming with master John Doe
2007/06/12 18:09 Partition 1 Disarming with master John Doe
ERROR: RX: TX: Condition:
ON OFF OFF Combus shorted (GND or VCC / No clock / No data
ON OFF ON Wrong data / Invalid combus address (Too many modules)
ON ON OFF Reserved for future use
ON ON ON Combus lines are reversed (Clock in Green / Data in Yellow)
FLASH OFF OFF Low power
LED: Condition:
RX Printer module is receiving information
TX Printer module is sending information
Printer Module V1.1
APR-PRT3
Printed in Canada 06/2007 paradox.com APRPRT3-EI00
EVO
Sections
Spectra
Sections
[016] [553]
Enable Serial Port
Option [1]
The Printer Module can use the HyperTerminal® communication program that
comes installed with Windows®. Using HyperTerminal®, the Printer Module will
display events as they occur on your computer’s monitor.
1. Click Start (from the Windows® taskbar) D Programs D Accessories D
Communications D HyperTerminal®. The Connection Description window
is displayed.
2. Enter a name in the Name text box and select an icon for your connection file.
Click OK. The Connect To window is displayed.
3. From the Connect Using drop-down list select the COM port connected to the
Printer Module. Click OK. The COM Properties window is displayed.
4. Click on the Bits per second drop-down list and select the baud rate that is set
in the Printer Module (Section [016] Options [2] & [3]). By default,
HyperTerminal® sets the Data bits at 8, the Parity at None and the Stop bits at
1. Click OK.
5. The HyperTerminal® display will appear already connected to the Printer
Module. Click on the Properties icon (or select Properties from the File menu).
The communication file’s Properties window is displayed. Click the Settings tab.
Under Emulation, verify that it is set as Auto Detect. If not, select Auto Detect
from the drop-down list. Click OK.
[016] [553]
Baud Settings
Option [2] [3]
Both the Printer Module and serial port should have the
same baud rate. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual
for the correct baud rate.
[016] N/A
Serial Port Usage
Option [4]
Set the Printer Module’s serial port usage to either Event Reporting (off) or Home
Automation (on).
For information on using the Printer Module as an interface for a home
automation system, refer to the ASCII Protocol Programming Instructions
and/or C-Bus Programming Instructions available on our website at
paradox.com.
[027]
to
[058]
N/A
Manual Event Group Printing
The event groups are represented by the following sections:
Each group of sections from [027] to [058] represents event groups that can be
printed when a specified action from the PGM Programming Table occurs (see the
control panel’s programming guide).
Event Groups 000 to 055 can be used to program the Printer Module’s
Manual Printing feature. Event groups 062 and 063 can only be used when
using an EVO control panel.
[080]
and
[090]
[902]
and
[900]
Paradox Memory Key (NOT TO BE USED WITH UL LISTED SYSTEMS)
The Paradox Memory Key can copy the programmed contents of one APR-
PRT3 into as many others as needed. For more information, see the control
panel’s programming guide.
EVO Spectra
[090] [902] = Copy to Memory Key
[080] [900] = Paste to APR-PRT3
When the APR-PRT3 emits a confirmation beep, wait for a second confirmation
beep and then remove the Memory Key.
Event
Group
Feature
Group
Start # End #
Miscellaneous Events [027] [028] [029] [030]
Arming/Disarming Events [031] [032] [033] [034]
Alarm/Alarm Restore Events [035] [036] [037] [038]
Tamper/Tamper Restore Events [039] [040] [041] [042]
Trouble/Trouble Restore Events [043] [044] [045] [046]
Special Events [047] [048] [049] [050]
Access Events [051] [052] [053] [054]
All Events [055] [056] [057] [058]
Entering EVO Programming
1. Hold [0] key + [INSTALLER CODE]
2. Enter section [953] (DGP-848) [4003] (EVO)
3. Enter module’s 8-digit [SERIAL NUMBER]
4. Enter [SECTION] and enter the required [DATA]
Entering Spectra Programming
1. Press the [ENTER] key
2. Enter the [INSTALLER CODE]
3. Enter 3-digit [SECTION] you wish to program
4. Enter the required [DATA]
EVO
Sections
Spectra
Sections
[001] [550]
Partition Assignment
Digiplex - Options [1] to [8]
Spectra - Options [1] to [2]
[002]
to
[013]
[551]
to
[552]
Automatic Printing of Zone Status
Each section represents 8 zones i.e. [002] = zones 1~8, [013] = zones 89~96.
The Printer Module must be assigned to the same partition as the zone.
[014] [550]
Automatic Printing of Event Groups
EVO
[1] Miscellaneous Events *
[2] Arming/Disarming Events
[3] Alarm and Alarm Restore Events
[4] Tamper and Tamper Restore Events
[5]
Trouble and Trouble Restore Events
[6] Special Events**
[7] Access Events ***
* Fire Reset, Contact Module Access, Remote Access, PC Fail To Com,
User
Code Entered, Bypass Programmed, Delay before Transmitting and Utility Key
Pressed
** Cold Start, Warm Start, Test Reports, WinLoad Login/Logout, Installer In/Out
*** Access Granted/Denied, Request For Exit, Door Left Open Alarm, Door Left
Open Restore, Door Forced Alarm, Door Forced Restore
Spectra
[4] Arming/Disarming Events
[5] Alarm & Alarm Restore Events
[6] Tamper & Tamper Restore Events
[7]
Trouble & Trouble Restore Events
[8] Special Events
†
(see below for Special Events)
†
[PG] & [FNC1] keys pressed, Button Pressed on Remote, Bypass
Programming, User Activated PGM, Breaching Zone with Delay and
System Power Up.
[015] [553]
Enable Parallel Port
EVO -Option [1]
Spectra -Option [4]
[015] [553]
Printer Status Mask Options
EVO Spectra
[3] [5] Off-Line Status Mask
[4] [6] Paper-Empty Status Mask
[5] [7] Printer Fault Status Mask
[6] [8] Printer Busy Status Mask
If the Printer Status Mask Options are ignored, printer troubles will not be
displayed. These options apply only to the parallel port.
N/A [557]
Setting the Date (Spectra)
After a power failure, the date must be reprogrammed.
N/A [280]
Setting the Time (Spectra)
After a power failure, the time must be reprogrammed.