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)
123456789
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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