Honeywell 4100SM Installation And Setup Manual

ADEMCO 4100SM Serial Interface Module Installation and Setup Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 4100SM Serial Interface Module can be used as any of
the following:

 A direct-wire downloading device that is used in

conjunction with the Compass downloading software to
program compatible control panels without having to use
a modem or telephone line. This is done by either
connecting the 4100SM to the serial port of a PC or to a
GSM communicating unit.

 An interface device that is used to connect a serial

printer or a PC using the Honeywell Navigator Reporter
software to control panels that feature event logging
with printer output capabilities.

 An interface device that is used to connect a control

panel to 3rd party Home/Facility Automation hardware
and software.

The downloading function is applicable in UL listed
installations only when someone is present at the site while
the downloading. However, the 4100SM is UL Listed for
use as an interface to an event logging printer.

The 4100SM is packaged with everything that is needed to
connect the RS-232 serial port of most IBM-compatible fixed
or portable PCs to the control panel. This includes:

 1.5-foot alligator clip leads (4)


4142TR voltage trigger cable (9 pos.)



10-foot DB25 male to DB25 male RS-232 serial cable



DB25 female to DB9 female adapter

 Bracket and insulator
Important: Check your control panel’s installation

instructions to verify that your software supports the
feature and any programming options that may need to be
set for proper operation. Also, verify that you have
downloading software that supports direct-wire
downloading for the control panel you are programming.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Direct-Wire Downloading Connections to a PC

Direct-wire downloading can be accomplished either by
connecting the 4100SM to the serial port of a PC or to the
programmer port of an IP or GSM type module.

Connections to a PC

Direct-wire downloading connections are made to a header
on the control panel’s circuit board via the supplied 4142TR
voltage trigger cable.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, terminals 3, 6, 7, and 8 on the
4100SM are used. The three colored terminals (red, blue,
and white) must be left uncut for direct-wire downloading
applications. Most IBM-compatible PCs have two RS-232
serial ports (COM1 and COM2).

You must decide which serial port you want to use, and then
determine which type of connector (DB25 female, DB25
male, DB9 male, or USB) is provided for that port.

Refer to the following table for instructions on how to
connect each type of PC connector.

Type of PC Connector Connection Instructions

DB25 female connector Use the RS-232 cable to make

connections between the serial
module and the PC serial port.

DB25 male connector Use the RS-232 cable and gender

changer (not supplied) to make
connections.

DB9 male connector Use the RS-232 cable and

DB9/DB25 adapter to make
connections.

USB Port Use a USB to serial converter to

make connections.

NULL MODEM NOTE: The 4100SM requires that your

PC have a DTE pinout in order to communicate properly.
Check the documentation supplied with your PC to
determine if the connector for the serial port you have
chosen has a DTE pinout (meaning that your PC transmits
data on pin 2 and receives data on pin 3) or a DCE pinout
(meaning that your PC transmits data on pin 3 and receives
data on pin 2). If your PC connector has a DCE pinout, you
must attach a null modem adapter (not supplied) to the RS­232 cable to ensure proper pin connections.

If you are not sure whether your serial port is DTE or DCE,
assume that it is DTE. If a problem occurs, refer to the "In
Case of Difficulty” section of this document.

4142TR CABLE

(SUPPLIED

WITH 4100SM)

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VIOLET

GROUND

GREY

IN 3

NU

RED

YELLOW

GROUND

OUT 5

PRINTER

DTR

IN 2

GREEN

OUT 6

GROUND

BLUE

BROWN

GROUND

To TB6 Aux. Power (+)

To TB7 Aux. Power (-)

J8
CONNECTOR

BLACK

(25mA current draw)

To Serial Port

of Computer

4100SM SERIAL

MODULE

8

+ PWR

7

- (GND)

6

RXD

5

not used

4

not used

3

TXD

2

not used

not used

1

RED

BLUE

Figure 1. Direct-Wire Connections for VISTA-BP and

FA1660C Control Panels

WHITE

4100SM-018-V0

4142TR CABLE

(SUPPLIED

WITH 4100SM)

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WHITE

RED

GREEN

BLUE

BLACK

BROWN

YELLOW

VIOLET

GREY

To TB11 Aux. Power (+)

(25mA current draw)

To TB12 Aux. Power (-)

J2
CONNECTOR

To Serial Port

of Computer

4100SM SERIAL

MODULE

8

+ PWR

7

- (GND)

6

RXD

5

not used

4

not used

3

TXD

2

not used

1

DTR

RED

BLUE WHITE

4100SM-014-V1

Figure 2. Direct-Wire Connections for VISTA-FBP,

FA1670C and FA1700C Control Panels

Connections to an IP or GSM Type Module

The 4100SM is required to interface the VISTA-FBP,
FA1670C or FA1700C control panel to an IP or GSM type
communicating unit. The 4100SM connects to the control
panel’s circuit board via the supplied 4142TR voltage trigger
cable. As shown in Figure 3, terminals 3, 6, 7, and 8 on the
4100SM are used. The 4100SM DB25 serial port connects to
the Programmer Port of the GSM communication unit. The
purchase of the VFBPCOMKIT is required.

VISTA-128FBP/250FBP

FA1670C /FA1700C

J2 CONNECTOR

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VIOLET

GRAY

YELLOW

WHITE

RED

GREEN

BROWN

BLUE

BLACK

OUT 4

OUT 7

PARTS SUPPLIED WITH DOWNLOADER KIT P/N VFBPCOMKIT

OUT 3

OUT 6

OUT 2

OUT 5

OUT 1

GROUND

INPUT 1

4142 TR CABLE

AUX PWR 1

OUTPUT

TO

+ (TO TERM 11)

- (TO TERM 12)

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

RED

4100SM

+ PWR

- (GND)

RXD

not used

not used

TXD

not used

not used

BLUE WHITE

PROGRAMMER

7845GSM /7845i-GSM

PORT

TB 1

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11

K14394LF 25-PIN TO RJ11 CABLE

FOREXTERNAL ANTENNA
50 OHM, MMCXONLY

Honeywell

RSSI

7845GSM-025-V0

GSM

GPPS

WEB

MODE 2

MODE 1

Figure 3. Direct-Wire Connections for an IP or GSM Type

Communication Units

Checking Your Downloading Software

Before using the 4100SM for direct-wire downloading, the
downloading software must be checked to ensure it is
configured to enable direct-wire operation. To check the
software, proceed as follows:

1. Enter the SETUP screen on the PC (only the Master

User can do this).

2. Click on COMM LINK, near the top of the screen.

3. Hit the [+] key until the screen displays “DIRECT

WIRE/TELCO.”

4. Check that the COMM PORT matches the port you

intend to use. Hit the [ESC] key to exit the SETUP
SCREEN.

Using the 4100SM for Direct-Wire Downloading

To use the 4100SM for direct-wire downloading, proceed as
follows:

1. Make connections described previously in this

document.

2. Apply power to the control panel and verify that the

default message (typically “DISARMED – READY TO
ARM”) is displayed.

3. Start up the downloading software on your PC, and

verify that the main menu is displayed.

4. Make sure that the downloading software is configured

to operate using the serial port (COM1 or COM2) that
you selected earlier.

If you have an internal modem, the serial port must be
changed every time you change from modem to direct-wire
operation.

NOTE: The control panel will not function as an alarm

system while the direct-wire downloading mode is
active unless you are using a Commercial Fire
Alarm system.

5. At the downloading PC, select the file and control

account information to be downloaded.

6. Select the DIRECT-WIRE option from the COMM menu

and hit [Enter].

If the selected panel type does not allow direct-wire
operation, the DIRECT-WIRE option will not be
displayed.

7. Select the FIRST COMMUNICATION option, if

required. Then press the [Enter] key.

The “START COMMUNICATION” message will begin
to blink.

8. Go to the nearest control keypad and enter the Installer

Code + [#] + [5].

The letters “CC” should appear on the fixed-word
keypad display (“MODEM COMM” on the alpha keypad
display) to confirm that the direct-wire downloading
mode is in effect.

The control panel will continuously and indefinitely
monitor the keypad terminals for a handshake signal
from the downloading PC. (This mode may be cancelled
by entering an Installer Code + [OFF] sequence.)

9. Press the [Enter] key on the PC.

The PC will display a “REQUESTING SESSION”
message and commence a direct-wire downloading
session. At this point, you may do an upload, download,
or any other PC operation in the same manner that you
would if a remote connection via the telephone line were
used. The communications will take place at a much
higher speed, however. The control will automatically
return to normal alarm system function when the
downloading session is completed.

Serial Printer and Navigator Reporter Connections

The 4100SM can be used to connect the control panel to a
serial printer or to a PC using the Honeywell Navigator
Reporter software to print the Event Log. The 4100SM
connects to the control panel’s circuit board via the supplied
4142TR voltage trigger cable. As shown in Figures 4 and 5,
terminals 1, 6, 7, and 8 on the 4100SM are used. The
colored jumpers may need to be cut, depending on the serial
printer being used. See note 3 below for details. The
connections shown in Figures 4 and 5 are the same for the
printer and the PC.

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NOTES:

1. If Earth Ground Fault Sensing is enabled in the control

panel you may get an earth ground fault indication if
you use a printer (or PC) which has a 3 prong grounded
power cord.

2. The 4100SM is supplied with a 10-foot RS-232 cable. A

longer cable or extension cable can be used if the
4100SM and the printer are separated by more than 10
feet, but the total cable length should be less than 50
feet.

3. Most printers either ignore the CTS, DSR and CD

signals, or require them to be high (i.e., 3-15VDC as
measured on RS-232 DB25 connector pins 5, 6, & 8
respectively with respect to ground pin 7). The 4100SM
Module sets these pins high. If the printer being used
will not operate with these pins high, then clip the blue
(CTS), white (DSR) or red (CD) jumpers on the 4100SM
module to set the corresponding signal floating.
Important pins on the RS-232 cable are pin 3 (data out),
pin 7 (ground), and pin 20 (DTR - ready).

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NU

VIOLET

GREY

RED

GREEN

CD

GROUND

OUT 5

OUT 6

BROWN

GROUND

YELLOW

IN 3

IN 2

PRINTER DTR

4100SM JUMPERS
(CUT TO SET RESPECTIVE SIGNAL FLOATING)

COLOR FUNCTION PIN #

RED

BLUE

WHITE

CTS
DSR

J8 CONNECTOR

BLUE

BLACK

IN 4

4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM)

To TB6 Aux. Power (+)

(25mA current draw)

To TB7 Aux. Power (-)

USE GENDER CHANGER

(NOT SUPPLIED) WITH

4100SM IF PRINTER HAS

DB25 MALE CONNECTOR

8
5
6

Figure 4. Printer Connections for VISTA-BP and FA1660C

Control Panels

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WHITE

RED

GREEN

BLUE

BLACK

BROWN

4100SM JUMPERS
(CUT TO SET RESPECTIVE SIGNAL FLOATING)

COLOR FUNCTION PIN #

RED

BLUE

WHITE

CTS
DSR

CD

J2 CONNECTOR

VIOLET

GREY

YELLOW

4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM)

To TB11 Aux. Power (+)

(25mA current draw)

To TB12 Aux. Power (-)

USE GENDER CHANGER

(NOT SUPPLIED) WITH

4100SM IF PRINTER HAS

DB25 MALE CONNECTOR

8
5
6

Figure 5. Printer Connections for VISTA-FBP, FA1670C

and FA1700C Control Panels

4100SM SERIAL MODULE

8

+ PWR

7

- (GND)

6

RXD

5

not used

4

not used

3

TXD

2

not used

1

DTR

RED

BLUE WHITE

3M

Cable

Supplied with

4100SM

SERIAL PRINTER
SET FOR: 8 DATA BITS

EVEN PARITY
STOP BIT
300/1200 BAUD

4100SM SERIAL MODULE

8

+ PWR

7

- (GND)

6

RXD

5

not used

4

not used

3

TXD

2

not used

1

DTR

RED

BLUE WHITE

3M

Cable

Supplied with

4100SM

SERIAL PRINTER
SET FOR: 8 DATA BITS

EVEN PARITY
STOP BIT
300/1200 BAUD

4100SM-011-V2

4100SM-012-V2

Home/Facility Automation Connections

The 4100SM can be used to connect the control panel to 3rd
party Home/Facility Automation hardware and software.
The 4100SM connects to the control panel’s circuit board via
the supplied 4142TR voltage trigger cable. As shown in
Figures 6 and 7, terminals 3, 6, 7, and 8 on the 4100SM are
used.

NOTES:

1. The distance between the 4100SM and the control panel

cannot exceed the length of the 4142TR Trigger Cable.

2. The maximum distance between the 4100SM and the

3rd party Home/Facility Automation hardware is 50’. If
shielded wire, wire in conduit, or Cat 5 unshielded is
used, the maximum distance is 25’.

CONTROL PANEL

BLACK GROUND

GROUND

BLUE

OUT 6

BROWN

OUT 5

GREEN

GROUND

RED

NU

IN 3

YELLOW

GREY

IN2

VIOLET

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J8 CONNECTOR

6237

PRINTER DTR

(ZONE 9)

AUX GND.

AUX PWR.

4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM)

4100SM
SERIAL
MODULE

8

+ PWR

- (GND)

7

RXD

6

5

NOT USED

4

NOT USED

3

TXD

2

NOT USED

1

DTR

RED

BLUE WHITE

TO

AUTOMATION

EQUIPMENT

(RS232 INTERFACE)

4100SM-013-V1

Figure 6. Home/Facility Automation Connections for

VISTA-BP and FA1660C Control Panels

CONTROL PANEL

VIOLET

GREY

YELLOW

WHITE

RED

GREEN

BROWN

BLUE

BLACK

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J2 CONNECTOR

AUX GND.

AUX PWR.

11 12

4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM)

4100SM
SERIAL
MODULE

8

+ PWR

- (GND)

7

RXD

6

5

NOT USED

4

NOT USED

3

TXD

2

NOT USED

1

DTR

RED

BLUE WHITE

TO

AUTOMATION

EQUIPMENT

(RS232 INTERFACE)

4100SM-015-V1

Figure 7. Home/Facility Automation Connections for

VISTA-FBP, FA1670C and FA1700C Control Panels

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In Case of Difficulty

Check that the COM port you are using matches the COM
port selected in the SETUP screen.

A null modem adapter (not supplied) may be required to
match the outputs of your computer’s serial port to the
4100SM. To determine if this is necessary, proceed as
follows:

1. Connect the 4100SM to the control panel and to your

PC as described previously in this document. Do not
attach a null modem adapter.

2. Connect a DC voltmeter, set to a 15-volt (or higher)

range, across the black wire on 4100SM terminal 7(–),
and the wire on terminal 3(+). No voltage should be
seen at this time. If a voltage is found, check the
connections between the control and the 4100SM.

3. Go to the COMM screen after selecting DIRECT WIRE

and hit the [ENTER] key two times until the
REQUESTING SESSION message appears. At this
time, the meter reading should jump to approximately
12 volts for few seconds and then return to zero. If this
does not occur, there is a possibility that the transmit
and receive pins on the computer are reversed. Insert a
Null Modem adapter (not supplied) and try again.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For the latest warranty information, please go to:

www.honeywell.com/security/hsc/resources/wa

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical

4" W x 2-3/4" H x 3/4" D (102mm x 70mm x 19mm)
approximately

Electrical

Input Power: 12VDC, 25mA from control's keypad

power (red wire) connection

RS-232 Interface:

DB25 female with DCE output

2 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100

P.O. Box 9040, Melville, NY 11747

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