NOTE: PC-Link Isolator is not a UL nor ULC Listed feature.
4. Enrolling the Module
If you will be using the PC4401 as a printer or DataLink module, you must
enroll it with the PC4020.
NOTE: If you will be using the PC4401 as a PC-LINK isolator, DO NOT enroll
the PC4401.
1. Enter installer's programming by pressing [*] [8] [Installer's Code].
2. Scroll to "Module Hardware" and press the [*] key.
3. Scroll to "Enroll Module" and press the [*] key.
4. Scroll through the different modules until "PC44XX RS-232" is displayed.
Press the [*] key.
5. The message "Create Tamper on Desired Unit" will be displayed. To create
the required tamper, secure the tamper zone on the module and then open
it. The transition from secure to violated enrolls the module. After this is
done, the keypad will display the module number and will confirm enroll-
ment (e.g. "PC44XX Mod 01 Enrolled").
For more information regarding module enrollment, see the control panel
Installation Manual.
5. Programming the Module
NOTE: If you will be using the PC4401 as a PC-LINK isolator, you will not need
to do any programming for it.
To access PC4020 programming, press [*][8] then the Installer's code. The
sections you will need to program are described below. For more informa-
tion regarding programming, see the control panel Installation Manual.
The PC4401 module programming sections are located in the System Area
section under the PC44XX options. Once you have entered installer's pro-
gramming, enter the indicated reference number; OR use the [<] [>] keys to
scroll through the programming options on the LCD display and press [*]
to select the desired option.
The following explains each programming option relevant to the PC4401.
Baud Rate
Ref. # [000800XX00], where XX = PC4401 module no.
This section is used to program which Baud rate the PC4401 serial interface
module will use to communicate with a serial printer. The Baud rate is the
speed at which information will be transmitted from the PC4401 module to
the serial printer. There are five different Baud rates available to the PC4401
module: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 and 4800 Baud. If you are experiencing prob-
lems with missing characters, try lowering the Baud rate.
Module Function
Ref. # [000800XX00], where XX = PC4401 module no.
In this section you must select which function you want the PC4401 to per-
form: Printer, DVACS, or DataLink.
To use the PC4401 as a printer module, you must select the Printer option
in this section. Scroll to the message "Printer", then press [*].
To use the PC4401 as a DataLink module, you must select the DataLink
option in this section. Scroll to the message "DataLink", then press [*].
To use the PC4401 as a PC-LINK isolator module, leave the programming
of this section at the default setting.
NOTE: You may only program one function for each PC4401 module.
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Trouble Conditions
The control panel always watches for possible trouble conditions. If a trou-
ble condition occurs, the keypad "Trouble" light will turn on and the key-
pad will beep. Press [,][2] to display the trouble conditions.
The following trouble conditions apply to the PC4401 module. For a
description of all troubles, please see your system Installation Manual.
Reporting codes for these troubles can be programmed (ref. # [000403] OR
scroll to System Area, then Communicator, then Reporting Codes).
• Printer Off-line
• PC44XX Trouble
• DataLink Off-line
If programmed, the panel can also send reporting codes for the following
conditions:
• General System Tamper Alarm
• General System Tamper Restore
Record your reporting code choices in the panel's Programming Worksheets
booklet.
Programming Worksheet
Module Function Ref # [000800XX00], where XX = PC4401 module
number
Not used
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Printer
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Baud Rate Ref # [000800XX01], where XX = PC4401 module num-
ber
300
600
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2400
4800
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of purchase, the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and that in fulfilment of any breach of such warranty, Digital Security
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the equipment to its factory. This warranty applies only to defects in parts and work-
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causes beyond the control of Digital Security Controls such as lightning, excessive
voltage, mechanical shock, water damage, or damage arising out of abuse, alteration
or improper application of the equipment.
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this product. In no event shall Digital Security Controls be liable for any direct or
indirect or consequential damages, loss of anticipated profits, loss of time or any
other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the purchase, installation or
operation or failure of this product.
Warning: Digital Security Controls recommends that the entire system be com-
pletely tested on a regular basis. However, despite frequent testing, and due to, but
not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this prod-
uct to fail to perform as expected.
DVACS (02)
DataLink (03)
1200
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