PRT3 Printer Module:
ASCII Protocol Programming Instructions
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Table of Contents
Technical Specifications ............................................1
Panel Specifications ..................................................1
Installation .................................................................3
Overview ...................................................................3
Programming Sections ..............................................3
Serial Port Setup .......................................................4
Virtual Input Programming .........................................4
Virtual PGM Programming ........................................7
ASCII Protocol .........................................................12
Printer Module to Digiplex Panel
Communication Status .........................................12
Commands sent to the Printer Module
from the Home Automation Module ......................12
Virtual Input Open ...................................................12
Virtual Input Closed .................................................12
Request Area Status ...............................................13
Request Zone Status ...............................................13
Request Zone Label ................................................13
Request Area Label ................................................. 14
Request User Label .................................................14
Area Arm .................................................................14
Area Quick Arm ...................... ... ..............................14
Area Disarm .......................................... ... ... .............15
Emergency Panic ............................................... ... ..15
Medical Panic ..........................................................15
Fire Panic ................................................................16
Smoke Reset ...........................................................16
Utility Key .................................................................16
Commands sent from the Printer Module
to the Home Automation Module ..........................16
Virtual PGM Events ................... ... ...........................16
System Events ......................................... ... ... ..........17
PGM Activation Event ............................................ ..23
PGM Deactivation Option ........................................23
PGM Deactivation Event .........................................23
PGM Programming Table .............................. .. ........23
Technical Specifications
Parallel Port: Minimum 80 column printer
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: Digiplex EVO48, EVO96, EVO192 control panels
DGP-848 control panel (V4.11 and up)
DGP-NE96 control panel (V1.60 and up)
Panel Specifications
Feature EVO48 EVO96 EVO192 DGP-848 DGP-NE96
Zones
Users
Areas
48 96 192 48 96
96 999 999 96 999
48848
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Introduction
The PRT3 Printer Module can be used as an interface between a home automation module and your Digiplex system. When in home
automation mode, the Printer Module can receive and send commands to and from the home automation module and the Digiplex co ntrol
panel, linking your home automation capabilities with your security system.
The Printer Module features 16 onboard virtual inputs. These inputs are not related to any physical input on the module, but operate in the
same manner and are programmed in the same way as traditional zone inputs. A virtual input can be programmed to trig ger a re sponse
from the Digiplex control panel based on an event that has occurred within the home automatio n mo dule. For example, your home
automation module may consist of a temperature sensor which you could associate with a virtual in put. If the temperature fell to a certain
level, the home automation module would send a command to open/close one of the Printer Module’ s virtual input s and could trigger a
Digiplex zone programmed with a 24-hr . free ze to generate an al arm. Using virtual in put s to trigger events within the Digiplex control panel
involves associating the Printer Module’s virtual input to a zone or a keyswitch on the control p anel. See “V irtual Inpu t Programming” on
page 4.
The Printer Module also features 30 virtual PGMs for use with its home automation interface cap abilities. These PGMs are not related to any
physical output on the module, but operate in the same manner and are programmed in the same way a s a trad itional PGM. A virtua l PGM
can be used to trigger a response within the home automation module based on an event th at has occurred within the Digiplex sys tem. For
example, when a user uses the Digiplex system to disarm an area, this event could activate a virtual PGM on the Printer Module an d trigger
a response within the home automation system, such as turning on a specific light on the premises. See “Virtu al PGM Pro gramming ” on
page 7.
In order for the home automation module and the Digiplex control panel to communica te th rou gh the Printer Modu le, the home auto ma ti on
module must be programmed to communicate using the ASCII Protocol. See “ASCII Protocol” on p age12.
For a complete list of the Printer Module’s event reporting features, see the Printer Module V1.0 (PRT3) Instructions.
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Installation
• ASCII commands
(arm, disarm, panic, virtual
input open/close)
• Virtual PGM events
• System events
• Communication with
panel status
The Printer Module is connected to the control panel’s combus. Connect the four terminals labeled red , black, green, and yel low of the
module to the corresponding terminals on the control panel as shown in Figure 2 on page 22. See the EVO or DGP-8 48 Refe rence &
Installation Manual for the maximum allowable installation dist an ce from the control panel.
The home automation module must be connected directly to the Printer Modu le’ s seri al port (9-pin/ D B-9 connecto r). See Figu re 2 on p age
22 for an overview of the Printer Module’s connections, LEDs and connectors.
Overview
The following provides of an overview of how the Printer Module communicates with the home automation system.
Figure 1: Typical ASCII Application
Programming Sections
The following describes the programming sections which must be set when the Printer Module acts as an interface between a control pan el
and a home automation module using the ASCII Protocol.
To access the Printer Module’s programming mode:
STEP 1: Press and hold the [0] key.
STEP 2: Enter the [
STEP 3: Enter section [953] (DGP-848) / [4003] (EVO).
STEP 4: Enter the Printer Module’s 8-digit [
STEP 5: Enter the 3-digit [
STEP 6: Enter the required data.
The Printer Module can also be programmed using the WinLoad Security Software (V2.62 or higher) or using the control p a nel’ s Mo dule
Broadcast feature. Refer to the panel’s Reference & Installatio n Manual for more det ails. Plea se note that the se rial nu mb er can be lo cated
on the Printer Module’s PC board.
INSTALLER CODE].
SECTION] you want to program.
SERIAL NUMBER].
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Serial Port Setup
The following list the serial port programming options which must be set in order for the Printer Module to communicate with th e home
automation module.
Section [016] - Option [1]
Enable Serial Port
When this option is ON (enabled), you can connect the home automation module directly to the Printer Module’ s 9-pin serial o r USB port.
Set option [4] to ON when using the Printer Module as an interface between a home automation module and the Digiplex system.
Section [016] - Options [2] & [3]
Baud Settings
This option allows you to set the Printer Module’s serial port baud rate. Se t the Printer Module’ s ba ud rate
to match that of the home automation module. Refer to the home automation module’s documentation to
determine what baud rate to set the Printer Module to.
U = default setting
Section [016] - Option [4]
Serial Port Usage
This option allows you to set the Printer Module’s serial port usage to either Event Reporting or Home Automation . To set the Printer Modu le
to Home Automation mode, set option [4] to ON .
Section [016] - Options [5] & [6]
Home Automation Options
This option allows you to select the home automation protocol for the Printer Module. To select
the ASCII Protocol, set options [5] and [6] to OFF .
U = default setting
For more information on the Clipsal C-Bus Protocol, see the C-Bus Programming Instructions on our website at paradox.com.
Virtual Input Programming
The home automation module can be programmed to open/close the Printer Modu le’s virtual inputs an d generate activity wi thin the Digiplex
system. The tables below offer an example of the virtual input programming sections wh ich must be set for V i rtual In put 1.
Section [700] : Virtual Input Options
Option OFF ON
[1] Enabling Virtual Input U Disabled N Enabled
[3] and [4] Virtual Input Close
[5] Virtual Input Base Time Selection U Seconds N Minutes
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Section Data Description Default
[701] __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base Time Virtual Input 1 Timer 005
Refer to the table below for a list of the programming sections for all virtual input s.
Virtual
Input
1 [700] & [701] 5 [740] & [741] 9 [780] & [781] 13 [820] & [821]
2 [710] & [711] 6 [750] & [751] 10 [790] & [791] 14 [830] & [831]
3 [720] & [721] 7 [760] & [761] 11 [800] & [801] 15 [840] & [841]
4 [730] & [731] 8 [770] & [771] 12 [810] & [811] 16 [850] & [851]
Section
Virtual
Input
Section
Virtual
Input
Section
Virtual
Input
Section
The following describes the programming sections and options specific to the Printer Module’ s virtual input s. Use the programming t ables to
document specific settings for all programmed virtual inputs.
Section [700] - Option [1]
Enabling Virtual Input Option
Each virtual input must be individually enabled. To enable the virtual input, set option [1] to ON.
U = default setting
Section
Virtual
Input
[1] OFF [1] ON Section
Virtual
Input
[1] OFF [1] ON
[700] 1 U disabled N enabled [780] 9 U disabled N enabled
[710] 2 U disabled N enabled [790] 10 U disabled N enabled
[720] 3 U disabled N enabled [800] 11 U disabled N enabled
[730] 4 U disabled N enabled [810] 12 U disabled N enabled
[740] 5 U disabled N enabled [820] 13 U disabled N enabled
[750] 6 U disabled N enabled [830] 14 U disabled N enabled
[760] 7 U disabled N enabled [840] 15 U disabled N enabled
[770] 8 U disabled N enabled [850] 16
U disabled N enabled
Section [700] - Options [3] and [4]
Virtual Input Close Option
The virtual input can be closed by receiving a virtual input close command and/or after a timer
elapses. This option determines how the virtual input will close.
U = default setting
Section Virtual Input [3] OFF / [4] OFF [3] ON / [4] OFF [3] OFF / [4] ON
[700] 1 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[710] 2 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[720] 3 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[730] 4 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[740] 5 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[750] 6 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[760] 7 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[770] 8 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[780] 9 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
5
[790] 10 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[800] 11 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[810] 12 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[820] 13 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[830] 14 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[840] 15 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
[850] 16 U close command N virtual input timer N close command or virtual input timer
Section [701]
Virtual Input Timers
If the virtual input is set to follow its Virtua l Input Timer, the entered value represe nt s the amount of ti me th at th e virtual input wi ll remain
open. To program the Virtual Input Timer, enter a 3-digit value from 000 to 255. Depending on the V irtu al Input Base Time (see below), the
Virtual Input Time r wi ll eith er be in se con ds or minutes.
Section Virtual Inp ut Data Section Virtual Input Data
[701] 1 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [781] 9 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[711] 2 __ /__ /__ (000 to 255) x Base time [791] 10 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[721] 3 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [801] 11 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[731] 4 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [811] 12 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[741] 5 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [821] 13 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[751] 6 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [831] 14 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[761] 7 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [841] 15 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[771] 8 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [851] 16 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
Section [700] - Option [5]
Virtual Input Base Time Selection
If option [5] is OFF, the value programmed for the Virtual Input Timer will be in seconds. If op tion [5] is ON, the Virtual Input Timer will be in
minutes. The following table lists the base time sections and their respecti ve virtual inputs.
U = default setting
Section
Virtual
Input
[5] OFF [5] ON Section
Virtual
Input
[5] OFF [5] ON
[700] 1 U seconds N minutes [780] 9 U seconds N minutes
[710] 2 U seconds N minutes [790] 10 U seconds N minutes
[720] 3 U seconds N minutes [800] 11 U seconds N minutes
[730] 4 U seconds N minutes [810] 12 U seconds N minutes
[740] 5 U seconds N minutes [820] 13 U seconds N minutes
[750] 6 U seconds N minutes [830] 14 U seconds N minutes
[760] 7 U seconds N minutes [840] 15 U seconds N minutes
[770] 8 U seconds N minutes [850] 16
U seconds N minutes
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Virtual PGM Programming
The Printer Module supports up to 30 virtual PGMs which are not related to any physical output on the module, but operate in the sa me
manner and are programmed in the same way as traditional PGMs. The tables below of fer an example of the virtual PGM prog ramming
sections which must be set for virtual PGM 1.
Section [100] : Virtual PGM Options
Option OFF ON
[1] and [2] Virtual PGM Deactivation
[3] Virtual PGM Base Time Selection U Seconds N Minutes
[4] Virtual PGM Resend
Section Data Description Default
[101] __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base Time Virtual PGM 1 Timer 005
Virtual PGM Activation [102] __/__/__ [103] __/__/__ [104] __/__/__ [105] __/__/__
Virtual PGM Deactivation [106] __/__/__ [107] __/__/__ [108] __/__/__ [109] __/__/__
U Message
not resent
Event Group Feature Group Start # End #
Section Section Section Section
N Message
resent
Refer to the table below for a list of the programming sections for all virtual PGMs.
Virtual
PGM
1 [100] - [109] 7 [160] - [169] 13 [220] - [229] 19 [280] - [289] 25 [340] - [349]
2 [110] - [119] 8 [170] - [179] 14 [230] - [239] 20 [290] - [299] 26 [350] - [359]
3 [120] - [129] 9 [180] - [189] 15 [240] - [249] 21 [300] - [309] 27 [360] - [369]
4 [130] - [139] 10 [190] - [199] 16 [250] - [259] 22 [310] - [319] 28 [370] - [379]
5 [140] - [149] 11 [200] - [209] 17 [260] - [269] 23 [320] - [329] 29 [380] - [389]
6 [150] - [159] 12 [210] - [219] 18 [270] - [279] 24 [330] - [339] 30 [390] - [399]
Section
Virtual
PGM
Section
Virtual
PGM
Section
Virtual
PGM
Section
Virtual
PGM
Section
For more informat ion on PGM programming, see “Appendix 1: Programming PGMs” on page 23.
The following describes the programming sections and options specific to the Printer Module’s virtual PGMs. Use the programming t ables to
document specific settings for all programmed virtual PGMs.
Section [100] - Options [1] and [2]
Virtual PGM Deactivation Option
When the Virtual PGM Activation Event occurs, this option determines when the virtual PGM will
return to its normal state (deactiva te). Depending on the programmed value, the virtual PGM can stay
activated indefinitely. It can also deactivate following a virtual deactivation event (see “Virtual PGM
Deactivation Event” on page1 1) and /o r af ter the Virtual PGM Timer has elapsed (see “Virtual PGM
Timers” on page 8).
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U = default setting
Section
Virtual
PGM
[1] OFF / [2] OFF [1] ON / [2] OFF [1] OFF / [2] ON [1] ON / [2] ON
[100] 1 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[110] 2 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[120] 3 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[130] 4 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[140] 5 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[150] 6 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[160] 7 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[170] 8 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[180] 9
N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[190] 10 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[200] 11 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[210] 12 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[220] 13 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[230] 14 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[240] 15 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[250] 16 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[260] 17 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[270] 18 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[280] 19 N
no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[290] 20 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[300] 21 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[310] 22 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[320] 23 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[330] 24 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[340] 25 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[350] 26 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[360] 27 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[370] 28 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[380] 29 N no deactivation
U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[390] 30 N no deactivation U deactivation event N virtual PGM timer N deactivation event or virtual PGM timer
Virtual PGM Timers
If the virtual PGM is set to follow its Virtual PGM Timer (see “Virtual PGM Deactivation Option” on page7), the entered value represents the
amount of time that the virtual PGM will remain activated. To program the Virtual PGM Timer, enter a 3-digit value from 000 to 255.
Depending on the Virtual PGM Base Time (see belo w), the Virtual PGM Timer will either be in seconds or minutes.
Section Virtual PGM Data Section Virtual PGM Data
[101] 1 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [251] 16 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[111] 2 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [261] 17 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[121] 3 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [271] 18 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[131] 4 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [281] 19 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[141] 5 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [291] 20 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[151] 6 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [301] 21 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[161] 7 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [311] 22 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[171] 8 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [321] 23 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[181] 9 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [331] 24 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[191] 10 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [341] 25 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
Section [101]
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[201] 11 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [351] 26 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[211] 12 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [361] 27 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[221] 13 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [371] 28 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[231] 14 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [381] 29 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[241] 15 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [391] 30 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
Section [100] - Option [3]
Virtual PGM Base Time Selection
If option [3] is OFF, the value programmed for the Virtual PGM Timer will be in secon ds. If option [3] is ON, the Virtual PGM Timer will be in
minutes. See the “Virtual PGM Deactivation Option ” on p age7 table for relevant timer sections.
= default setting
U
Section
[100] 1 U seconds N minutes [250] 16 U seconds N minutes
[110] 2 U seconds N minutes [260] 17 U seconds N minutes
[120] 3 U seconds N minutes [270] 18 U seconds N minutes
[130] 4 U seconds N minutes [280] 19 U seconds N minutes
[140] 5 U seconds N minutes [290] 20 U seconds N minutes
[150] 6 U seconds N minutes [300] 21 U seconds N minutes
[160] 7 U seconds N minutes [310] 22 U seconds N minutes
[170] 8 U seconds N minutes [320] 23
[180] 9 U seconds N minutes [330] 24 U seconds N minutes
[190] 10 U seconds N minutes [340] 25 U seconds N minutes
[200] 11 U seconds N minutes [350] 26 U seconds N minutes
[210] 12 U seconds N minutes [360] 27 U seconds N minutes
[220] 13 U seconds N minutes [370] 28 U seconds N minutes
[230] 14 U seconds N minutes [380] 29 U seconds N minutes
[240] 15 U seconds N minutes [390] 30 U seconds N minutes
Virtual PGM Resend Option
If option [4] is ON and a virtual PGM’s activation event reoccurs while th e virtual PGM is ON , the associated message sent to th e home
automation system will be resent. If option [4] is ON and a Virtual PGM’s deactivation event re occurs while th e vi rtual PGM is OFF, th e
associated message sent to the home automation system will be resent. See the “Virtual PGM Deactivation Option” on pag e7 table for
relevant sections.
Section
[100] 1 U message not resent N message resent [250] 16 U message not resent N message resent
[110] 2 U message not resent N message resent [260] 17 U message not resent N message resent
[120] 3 U message not resent N message resent [270] 18 U message not resent N message resent
[130] 4 U message not resent N message resent [280] 19 U message not resent N message resent
[140] 5 U message not resent N message resent [290] 20 U message not resent N message resent
[150] 6 U message not resent N message resent [300] 21 U message not resent N message resent
[160] 7 U message not resent N message resent [310] 22 U message not resent N message resent
[170] 8 U message not resent N message resent [320] 23
[180] 9 U message not resent N message resent [330] 24 U message not resent N message resent
[190] 10 U message not resent N message resent [340] 25 U message not resent N message resent
[200] 11 U message not resent N message resent [350] 26 U message not resent N message resent
[210] 12 U message not resent N message resent [360] 27 U message not resent N message resent
[220] 13 U message not resent N message resent [370] 28 U message not resent N message resent
[230] 14 U message not resent N message resent [380] 29 U message not resent N message resent
[240] 15 U message not resent N message resent [390] 30 U message not resent N message resent
Virtual
PGM
Virtual
PGM
[4] OFF [4] ON Section
[5] OFF [5] ON Section
Virtual
PGM
Virtual
PGM
[4] OFF [4] ON
U message not resent N message resent
[5] OFF [5] ON
U seconds N minutes
Section [100] - Option [4]
= default setting
U
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