BUS2SER-EI00 05/2019
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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.
