SIEMENS PAL-1 Parallel Printer Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- SIEMENS
Table of Contents
** PAL-1 Parallel Printer
Instruction Manual**
Installation Instructions
Model PAL-1
Parallel Printer
Operation
The model PAL-1 from Siemens Industry, Inc. allows the connection of an ITE Centronics parallel printer to the Siemens Fire Finder-XLS/ Design Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular, MXL, Fire Finder-NCC, FC2025, FC2050, FC922, FC924, Design CC and Cerberus DMS systems. See the manufacturer’s installation manual for self diagnostics.
The PAL-1 printer can be used with control panel models XLS/Design Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular, FC2025, FC2050, FC922, FC924, NCC, Design CC, and Cerberus DMS Management Systems in UL864 and ULC-S527 installations. The PAL-1 printer can be used in UL2572 installations, Control and Communication Units for Mass Notification. For supplementary use only, the NCC and PAL-1 may be connected to the UL1076 approved XLS/Design Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular and MXL control panels.
Use UL/ULC Listed surge protector Ditech model DTK-8FF.
Installation
UPS Standby Power
The PAL-1 printer requires a standby power source in the event of the loss of
primary input power (AC mains). Refer to Figure 2 for the connection of a UPS
to meet this requirement.
NOTES:
- All wires 14 AWG min, 600V insulation.
- Wiring to the printer and must be 14 AWG min., 600V insulation in conduit, and located in the same room as the control panel.
- Use the UPS ICS Lifeline Model 9300057.
- Standby Power requirements: 120 VAC, 3A for 24 hours.
Fire Finder-XLS/Design Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular System
- The Fire Finder-XLS/Design Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular system requires a Siemens model RPM module to interface to a Centronics parallel printer. When an RPM is used in conjunction with PAL-1, the Fire Finder-XLS/Design Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular system provides a supervised logging printer meeting the requirements of an NFPA 72 Proprietary or UL1076 Security system. The printer is supervised for paper out, AC loss, and printer parallel cable removal.
- Refer to the RPM Installation Instructions, P/N 315-033270, for more details on connecting and programming a RPM module.
- Figure 3 shows the proper installation of PAL-1 with an RPM module.
NOTES:
- The maximum distance from the RPM to the PAL-1 is 6 feet. The two modules must be in the same room. Wiring to the printer must be 14 AWG min., 600V insulation in conduit, and located in the same room as the control panel.
- For NFPA 72 Local, Auxiliary and Remote Station configurations, connect the output of the RPM to any UL ITE listed printer.
- The printer must support the EPSON FX command set.
- The printer is supervised for paper out, AC loss, and printer parallel cable removal by the RPM. 5A.
For the Panasonic printer: After loading the paper in the PAL-1 printer, turn off the power and follow the steps below.
a. While pressing the LOAD PARK button, turn on the power to the PAL-1 printer. Keep pressing the LOAD PARK button for 5 seconds.
b. Release the LOAD PARK button.
c. The current setting will print.
d. When printing is completed, the ON LINE indicator will be lit. If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press the ON LINE button.
5B.
For the Epson LQ2090 and LQ2090ii printers: Follow the steps below to
enter default-setting mode. If single sheet paper is loaded, you’ll need to
load a new sheet each time the printer ejects a printed page.
NOTE: For Auto line feed, the default-setting must be On as described in
Step e.
a. Make sure the printer is on and paper is loaded. Then press the Menu
buttons (Item and Set) until the printer beeps and both the Menu lights turn
on.
The printer enters default-setting mode and prints a line showing which
language is currently selected for printing the instructions.
NOTE: If the printer does not access default-setting mode, the printer is in lock-out mode. When the lock-out mode is on, the Pause and Paper Out lights flash simultaneously when the locked buttons are pushed. Follow the procedure for turning off the lock-out mode on page 3.
b. If you want a different language, press the Item button until the printout
shows the language you want underlined.
c. Press the Set button to accept the language. The printer prints a line
asking if you want to print all the current settings.
d. To print a list of all the current settings, press the Set button. The
printer prints all the settings and then the first setting again.
To go through the settings one at a time, press the Item or Item button. The
printer prints the first setting and its current value.
e. Press the Set button to scroll through the options until you see Auto line
feed. Press the Item or Item button to select On.
f. Press the Set button to scroll through the remaining options for the
selected setting until you see the one you want. Press the Item or Item button
to select the next or previous setting you want to change.
g. Repeat Step f for any other settings you want to change.
h. When you finish, press the Menu buttons (Item and Set) again to exit
default-setting mode.
Your new settings become the printer’s defaults.
Turning Off the Lock-Out Mode: You can turn off the lock-out mode easily
by using buttons on the control panel.
Follow the steps below to turn off the lock-out mode.
a. Make sure the printer is turned off.
NOTE: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least 5 seconds before
turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
b. Press and hold both the Load/Eject and Pause buttons. While these buttons
are pressed, turn the printer on and the printer will beep once, indicating
that the default- setting menu is unlocked.
To turn on the lock-out mode, repeat steps a and b. The printer beeps twice,
indicating that the lock-out mode has been turned on.
MXL System
- Installation of the PAL-1 in an MXL system requires that a Siemens model ANN-2 or ANN-3 is installed in the system. The ANN-2 and ANN-3 come installed in an MKB-5 or MKB-6 respectively. An ANN-3 is also included in model RCC-3.
- Refer to the MKB-5/-5C Installation Instructions, P/N 315-048727, the MKB-6/-6C Installation Instructions, P/N 315-048722, and the RCC-3/-3R/-3C/-3FC/-3FR Installation Instructions, P/N 315-048665, for more details on connecting and programming MKB-5, MKB-6 and RCC-3 modules respectively to a PAL-1 printer.
- Figure 4 shows the proper installation of a PAL-1 with an MXL system.
NOTES:
- Connect the PAL-1 printer to parallel port on the side of ANN-2 or ANN-3.
- PAL-1 printer is supervised for paper out, AC loss, and printer parallel cable removal by the CSG-M software at the computer.
- Supervision for the MKB-5/-5C and MKB-6/-6C printer is set in CSG-M. In the Network Module Map, select the MKB and press Enter. Scroll down to Printer Option and press Enter to toggle to the correct printer. The fields Supervised Operation and Serial Port must both be set to YES.
- All cables must be in rigid conduit and cannot leave the room.
- All circuits, except AC Input, are power limited.
FC2025, FC2050, FC922 or FC924
- Installation of the PAL-1 in a FC2025, FC2050, FC922 or FC924 system requires that an FCA2018-U1 is already installed.
- Refer to the FCA2018-U1 Installation Instructions, P/N A6V10315044, for more details on connecting and programming an FCA2018-U1 to a PAL-1.
- Figure 5 shows the proper installation of a PAL-1 with a FC2025, FC2050, FC922 or FC924 system.
NOTES:
- The maximum distance from the FCA2018-U1 to the PAL-1 is 6 feet. The two modules must be in the same room. Wiring to the printer must be 14 AWG min., 600V insulation in conduit, and located in the same room as the control panel.
- For NFPA 72 Local, Auxiliary and Remote Station configurations, connect the output of the FCA2018-U1 to any UL ITE listed printer.
- The printer must support the EPSON FX command set.
- For NFPA 72 Proprietary of UL 1076 configurations, use printer Siemens Model PAL-1, a UL listed for fire Centronics parallel printer.
- The printer is supervised for paper out, AC loss, and printer parallel cable removal by the FCA2018-U1.
- After loading the paper in the PAL-1 printer, turn off the power and follow the steps below.
a. While pressing the LOAD PARK button, turn on the power to the PAL-1 printer. Keep pressing the LOAD PARK button for 5 seconds.
b. Release the LOAD PARK button.
c. The current setting will print.
d. When printing is completed, the ON LINE indicator will be lit. If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press the ON LINE button.
Siemens Building Management System (NCCXP-G or -GL, NCCI7-G or -GL, Design CC, and Cerberus DMS)
- The PAL-1 can be used as a supervised journaling or logging printer when connected to a UL listed Siemens Building Management System computer to meet the requirements of an NFPA 72 proprietary system. The printer is supervised for paper out, AC loss, and printer parallel cable removal.
- Refer to the Fire Finder-NCC Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual, P/N 315-049679, or Design CC Engineering Guide, Document ID A6V10376170, or Cerberus PRO Engineering Guide, Document ID A6V10376202, for more details on connecting and programming the PAL-1.
- Figure 6 shows the proper installation of PAL-1 with a NCCXP-G or -GL, NCCI7-G or -GL computer, Design CC or Cerberus DMS.
NOTES:
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Connect the PAL-1 printer to LPT1 port on the rear of the Siemens Building Management system computer.
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NFPA 72 Proprietary and Local System installation requires that the computer, monitor and printer be UL
rated for fire (Siemens models SCDXP/XPWAN-B, SCDXP/XPWAN-BT, SCD-19L-2, SCD- 19TL-2, UHWW717-00T-M, UHW-W717-00L-M, UHW-W7AO-22T-C, UHW-W7AO-19T-C, UHW- W7XN-00T-M, UHWW7XN-00L-M, UHW-0000-22T-L, UHW-0000-42T-L, UHW-0000-22L-L, UHW-0000-42L-L and PAL-1 respectively). -
PAL-1 printer is supervised for paper out, AC loss, and printer parallel cable removal by the build management software at the computer.
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All circuits, except AC Input, are power limited.
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All cables must be in rigid conduit and cannot leave the room.
Electrical Ratings
120 VAC, 60 HZ, 3A.
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