Kidde SA-USB Assembly instructions

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SA-USB Interface Card
Installation Sheet
Description
The SA-USB Interface Card provides a USB connection to a supported
printer or a connection to a PC. The card can be used for connecting a
printer to the control panel to print system events. The card can also
be used for PC communications, including the configuration utility (CU)
and Firmware update utility (FUU).
The default printer baud rate is 9600.
SA-USB connectors and LEDs
Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1 for a description of the SA-USB
components.
Figure 1: SA-USB LEDs and connectors
Table 1: SA-USB connectors and LEDs
Item
Label
Description
(1)
J
4 USB 2.0, Type B device port: Used as a temporary
connection to a PC.
(2)
JP1
Programming jumper: Shown in the not installed
position. When installed over both pins, the jumper is
used during programming the SA-USB to update
firmware. This can only be accomplished with
assistance from Technical Support.
(
3)
J
3 USB 2.0, Type A host port: U
sed to connect supported
printers.
(
4)
J1
Used to connect the SA-USB to the panel electronics
board.
(
5)
DS2
TXD LED: Used to indicate all communications to the
panel for both the printer and all PC applications.
(
6)
DS1
RXD LED: Used to indicate all communications from
the panel for both the printer and all PC applications.
(
7)
DS4
TRBL LED: Used to indicate when it detects any
printer trouble, such as off-line, out of paper, or the
printer disconnected.
Note: The panel will only displa
y a printer trouble if the
mode is set to supervised.
LED operation
Table 2: LED operation
LED
Operation
DS1
On steady. Flashes when the SA-USB is receiving data from
the printer or PC applications.
DS2
On steady. Flashes when the SA-USB is transmitting data to
the printer or PC applications.
DS4
On steady when a trouble exists between the SA-
USB and the
attached printer.
Installation
Install and wire this device in accordance with applicable national and
local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Caution: Equipment damage hazard. This product is sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). To avoid damage, follow accepted ESD
handling procedures.
Note: The SA-USB is installed in the same location as the SA-232,
therefore the SA-232 card must be removed prior to installing the
SA-USB card.
To install the SA-USB:
1. Power down the panel and disconnect the batteries.
2. If installed, remove the SA-232 card from the panel. Refer to SA-
232 RS-232 Interface Card Installation Sheet, P/N 3101095 for
details.
3. Locate the SA-USB card location on the plastic assembly behind
the main circuit board and connector J3 on the main circuit board
(at the top-left of the main board).
4. Attach the SA-USB to the plastic assembly using two #6 plastite
screws as shown in Figure 2.
5. Connect one end of the ribbon cable (P/N 7140187) to connector
J1 on the SA-USB card and the other end to connector J3 on the
main circuit board as shown in Figure 2.
6. Connect the applicable USB cable to the SA-USB. See “Wiring.”
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7. Power up the panel, and then connect the batteries.
Figure 2: SA-USB installation (typical, LCD removed for clarity)
(1) SA-USB card
(2)
USB cable
(3)
Ferrite clamp
(
4) Ribbon cable
(
5) J1 on SA-USB card
(6) Plastic assembly behind
the main circuit board
(
7) J3 on the main circuit
board
(
8) #6 plastite screw (2X)
Wiring
Printer wiring
Notes
• The printer must be enabled and configured through programming
for proper operation.
• Do not install JP1 (item 2, Figure 1), If jumper JP1 is installed
(placed on both pins), the printer will not function. The panel will
only display a printer trouble if the mode is set to supervised.
To wire to a printer:
1. If you have a computer connected to the SA-USB card, disconnect
it.
2. Locate the USB port on the back of the printer. Refer to PT-1S Fire
Alarm Printer Installation Sheet, P/N 3100989 for details.
3. Connect a USB 2.0 A to B cable, purchased separately, to the
printer USB port.
4. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the SA-USB card,
connector J3 (item 3, Figure 1).
5. If installed on both pins, remove jumper JP1 (item 2, Figure 1) from
one pin on the SA-USB card as shown in Figure 1.
6. Install the included ferrite clamp (item 3, Figure 2) onto the USB
cable by opening and then snapping it in place over the USB cable
as shown in Figure 2.
Computer wiring
To wire to a computer:
1. Locate a powered USB 2.0 port on the computer.
2. Connect a USB 2.0 A to B cable, purchased separately, to the
computer USB port.
3. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the SA-USB card,
connector J4 (Figure 1).
Driver installation
The required driver for the SA-USB will install automatically on most
operating systems when you connect it to a computer. If the driver
does not install automatically, perform the following.
1. Make sure that the SA-USB is connected to the computer.
2. iO and VS systems: Download the SA-USB driver from the My-
Eddie website (http://my-eddie.com/) to your computer.
3. FX systems: Download the SA-USB driver from the FX series
website (http://kiddefx.kidde.com/)to your computer.
4. Open Device Manager, and then select the USB device listed
under Other devices.
5. Right-click on the USB device, and then select Update driver.
6. Select “Browse my computer for driver software” and then browse
to the SA-USB driver folder.
7. Click Next. After the driver installs it is listed under Ports, USB-
SERIAL CH340.
The COM port will be listed as an available port in the CU and the
FUU.
Specifications
Operating voltage
24 VDC
Current
Standby/Alarm
14 mA , max 20 mA
Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports
[1]
1 USB Type A –host port J3 (printer
connection)
1 USB Type B – device port J4 (CU
connection)
Supported printer
PT-1S, MIR-PRT/S
Printer cable
length Locate supervised USB printers in the same
room as the equipment to which they
connect.
Locate unsupervised USB printers in the
same room and within 20 ft. (6.1 m) of the
equipment to which they connect. Enclose
wiring in conduit or equivalent protection
against mechanical injury.
Printer communication
speed
9600 baud
Operating environment
Temperature
Relative humidity
32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
0 to 93% noncondensing
[1] USB port connections are hot pluggable.
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Regulatory information
FCC compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Environmental
class
UL: Indoor dry
Contact information
For contact information, see www.edwardsfiresafety.com.
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