CERBERUS PYROTRONICS PAL-1 Parallel Printer Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- CERBERUS PYROTRONICS
Table of Contents
PAL-1 Parallel Printer
Instruction Manual
ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT SPECIFICATIONS
- Parallel Printer
- Supervised for Paper Out, On/Off Line, Power On, Paper Jam, Connection
- MXL, CXL, MXL-G, MXL-GT, CXL-G, SCXL, NCC
- High Speed
- 24 Pin Dot Matrix
- Wide Carriage, Tractor or Friction Feed
- NFPA 72 Proprietary
- Listed
Description
The PAL-1 is a UL listed parallel printer for use with the MXL, CXL, MXL-G,
MXL-GT, CXL-G and NCC. It provides a hard copy record of all system events. It
also allows printing of system maintenance and diagnostic reports.
When used with the MXL the PAL-1 requires connection to PIM-2 and PIM-1. When
used with CXL, the PIM-2 is required to connect the PAL-1 to the CXL’s printer
port on the CXC-2 module.
The printer is a 24 pin wide carriage dot matrix with Centronics® type
interface. It is supervised for AC power, ON/OFF line, paper out, paper jam
and connection to the FACP.
When used in an NFPA 72 proprietary configuration, a UL listed UPS must be
supplied.
Engineer and Architect Specifications
The system shall provide a UL listed parallel printer. The printer shall be
high speed, wide carriage with 24 pins, dot matrix type. The printer shall
support the use of either traction feed or friction feed paper. It shall be
fully supervised for proper operation, including On/Off Line, Paper Jam, Paper
Out, Power On and wiring between printer and fire alarm system.
The PAL-1 shall be capable of being used with either the Cerberus Pyrotronics
MXL or CXL systems. It shall also be used with the MXL-G, MXL-GT, CXL-G, SCXL
and NCC systems.
When used with the MXL, the PAL-1 shall be connected to the PIM-1 and PIM-2
modules. Power to the PAL-1 shall be provided by a UL listed UPS in all NFPA
72 proprietary systems.
PIM-2/MXL Wiring Diagram
NOTES:
- Maximum cable distance from PIM-1 to PIM-2 cable is 25 feet. The two modules must be in the same room.
- The maximum distance from the PIM-2 to the parallel printer is 6 feet. The two modules must be in the same room.
- PIM-2 power (PWR) is connected to the 5 VDC, 600mA transformer supplied with PIM-2. The transformer requires 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 0.5A max.
- For NFPA 72 Local, Auxiliary, and Remote Station configurations, connect the output of the PIM-2 to any UL listed EDP Centronics® parallel printer.
- The parallel printer must support the EPSON FX command set.
- The PIM-2 input and output connectors are DB-25 female.
- Pressing RESET on the PIM-2 causes the unit to read the SW1 settings. The status LED is lit when the unit is powered. Do not use the COPY button.
- For NFPA Proprietary and UL 1076 configurations, use parallel printer Model PAL-1, a UL listed for fire Centronics® parallel printer.
- The parallel printer is supervised for AC, on/off line, paper out, paper jam and connection to the PIM-2.
- The PIM-2 is supervised for power, connection to the printer and connection to the PIM-1.
PIM-2/CXL Wiring Diagram
NOTES:
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Maximum distance from PIM-2 to parallel printer is 6 feet.
The modules must be in the same room. -
Connect PIM-2 power (PWR) to the 5 VDC, 600mA transformer supplied with PIM-2. The transformer requires 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 0.5A max.
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PIM-2 input and output connectors are DB-25 female.
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Pressing RESET on the PIM-2 causes the unit to read the SW1 settings. The status LED is lit when the unit is powered. Do not use the COPY button.
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Use revision 8.0 or higher of CXL firmware to support this option.
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PAL-1 is supervised for AC, on/off line, paper out, paper jam and connection to PIM-2.
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PIM-2 is supervised for power, connection to printer and CXC-2
Ordering Information
| Model | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| PAL-1 | Supervised Parallel Printe | 500-692407 |
| Installation Instructions | 315-092408 |
Cerberus Pyrotronics
8 Ridgedale Ave.
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Tel:201-267-1300
FAX:201-397-7008
7/95 10M CPY-IG
Printed in U.S.A.
Cerberus Pyrotronics
50 East Pearce Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B, 1B7 CN
Tel:905-764-8384
FAX:905-731-9182
July 1995
Supersedes sheet dated 4/94
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