43 IFP-300 / IFP-300ECS Manual P/N LS10145-001SK-E:B 12/18/2017
4.10 5824 Serial/Parallel Interface Module Installation
The 5824 serial/parallel printer interface module allows you to connect a printer to the panel, so you can print a real-time log of system
events. Instructions for installing the 5824 appear below.
The 5824 and the printer connected to the 5824 Parallel port is ancillary, the serial port can be used for primary fire signaling. The printer
must be a UL 864 listed printer.
To install the 5824:
1. Make sure power is off at the panel.
2. Connect the 5824 to the panel as shown in Figure 4.31.
3. Use the DIP switches on the back of the 5824 board to assign an ID# to the 5824 (see Section 4.13.1).
4. Configure the 5824 device through programming. See Section 4.10.1.
5. Connect a printer to the 5824 as shown in Figure 4.24.
Figure 4.31 5824 Connection to the Panel
4.10.1 Selecting 5824 Options
Configuring the 5824 includes the following steps:
• Add the module to the system. JumpStart will add the module automatically (see Section 8.1). You can also add it manually (see
Section 9.2.2).
• Select a name, if desired (See “Naming Modules” on page 110.).
• Select options for the printer and the output port.
Printer and Output Port Options
The printer is for ancillary use only.
1. From the Main Menu, select 7 for Program Menu.
2. Select 1 for Module.
3. Select 1 for Edit Module.
4. From the list that displays, select the 5824 module you want to configure.
5. Press ENTER to bypass the next two screens. A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4.32 will display.
Figure 4.32 Selecting Printer and Output Port Options
6. Selecting Printer and Output Port Options
7. Select options for the printer as needed for your installation. Most printers are parallel.
NOTE: Four 5824s per panel maximum.
Select yes if printer should be supervised
Defaulted to No
for paper and of line conditions
Select “Yes” for event logging