Paradox BUS2SER User manual

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BUS2SER
RS232 Interface Module
Installation Manual
V1.20 and higher
Introduction
The BUS2SER allows you to interface the EVO bus to external systems via a
RS232 serial connection. It also provides the ability to automatically print live or
stored events.
Home Automation Interface Capabilities
When used with an EVO Series control panel, the BUS2SER 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
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: EVO192 and EVOHD control panels
Printer Requirements
Dot matrix, inkjet or laser printers can be connected through one of your
computer’s COM ports to the BUS2SER 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 BUS2SER Module. Only dot matrix
printers can print individual events in real time.
LED Feedback
Panel Bus
Serial Bus
EVO Programming
1. Hold [0] key + [INSTALLER CODE]
2. Enter section [4003]
3. Enter module’s 8-digit [SERIAL NUMBER]
4. Enter [SECTION] and enter the required [DATA]
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 BUS2SER module is receiving information
TX BUS2SER module is sending information
Section Description
[001] Partition Assignment
Options [1] to [8]
[002]
to
[013]
Automatic Printing of Zone Status
Each section represents 8 zones i.e. [002] = zones 1~8,
[013] = zones 89~96. The BUS2SER module must be assigned to
the same partition as the zone.
[014]
Automatic Printing of Event Groups
[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, BabyWare 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
[016]
Enable Serial Port
Option [1]
The BUS2SER module can use the HyperTerminal®
communication program that comes installed with Windows®.
Using HyperTerminal®, the BUS2SER module will display events
as they occur on your computer’s monitor.
1. Click Start (from the Windows® taskbar) Programs 
Accessories Communications 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 BUS2SER 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 BUS2SER 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]
Baud Settings
Option [2] [3]
Both the BUS2SER module and the
computer’s serial port should have the
same baud rate. Refer to the printer’s
instruction manual for the correct baud
rate.
[016]
Serial Port Usage
Option [4]
Set the BUS2SER module’s serial port usage to either Event
Reporting (off) or Home Automation (on).
Note: For information on using the BUS2SER 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.
[020]
to
[025]
Automatic Printing of Zone Status
Each section represents 8 zones i.e. [020] = zones 97~104,
[025] = zones 137~144. The BUS2SER must be assigned to the
same partition as the zone.

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Connections
[027]
to
[058]
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
BUS2SER module’s Manual Printing feature. Event
groups 062 and 063 can only be used when using an
EVO control panel.
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]
[060]
to
[065]
Automatic Printing of Zone Status
Each section represents 8 zones i.e. [060] = zones 145~152, [065]
= zones 185~192. The BUS2SER must be assigned to the same
partition as the zone
[080]
and
[090]
Paradox Memory Key (NOT TO BE USED WITH UL LISTED
SYSTEMS)
The Paradox Memory Key can copy the programmed contents
of one BUS2SER into as many others as needed. For more
information, see the control panel’s programming guide.
[090] = Copy to Memory Key
[080] = Paste to BUS2SER
When the BUS2SER emits a confirmation beep, wait for a second
confirmation beep and then remove the Memory Key.
Warranty
For complete warranty information on this product, please refer to the Limited Warranty Statement which can be found on
our website: paradox.com/terms or contact your local distributor. Specifications may change without prior notice.
Patents
US, Canadian and international patents may apply. Paradox is a trademark or registered trademark of Paradox Security
Systems (Bahamas) Ltd.
Press the PRINT TEST
switch to perform a
print test
GRN
YEL
+
-
Print
Test
TX
RX
Combus
YELGRN
Pin 5 - GND
Pin 4 - DTR (Data Terminal Ready/ Not Used)
Pin 8 - CTS (Control Transmission/ Not Used)
Pin 3 - TX
Pin 2 - RX (Not Used in Event Reporting)
1
2
3
4
5
ERROR
RX
Home
Automation
Module
C-Bus
PC Interface
BLKRED
Memory
Key
TX
PANEL BUS SERIAL
USB
GRN
YEL
AUX
+-
Control PanelTo
1
1. See “LED Feedback” on page 1
2. 9-Pin Serial Port: Connect the BUS2SER module’s 9-Pin serial port to a dot matrix printer.
Note: The dot matrix printer must support a minimum of 80 columns.
3. 9-pin Serial Port: Connect the BUS2SER module’s 9-pin serial port to a home automation module.
4. 9-pin Serial Port: Connect C-Bus to the BUS2SER module using a null modem cable.
5. 9-pin Serial Port: Connect the BUS2SER module’s 9-pin serial port to a computer’s COM port to view the control panel’s events on the computer’s
monitor. The events display on the monitor can then be printed through the printer connected to the computer.
Remove AC power and battery before adding a module to the system. Please refer to the control panel’s Reference & Installation Manual for
the maximum allowable installation distance.
Note: Printer cable length must not exceed 25ft.