Specifications

9261-7974 Issue 06
ESFIRECODER - Emergency Services Firecoder
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RPI Data Cable
RPI Sk1 Firecoder
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 TxD 2 RxD
2 RTS 8 CTS
3 RxD 3 TxD
4 CTS 7 RTS
5 GND 5 GND
6.62 Parallel Printer Interfaces
A selection of Parallel Printer Interfaces are available. Each, are designed to allow a PC to be easily
interfaced to a parallel printer whilst retaining the 'intimate' control of the printer that is not available
when using the interface provided by the Operating System. In addition, the serially connected devices
allow the printer to be located a substantial distance away from the Firecoder.
The following interfaces are available; in each case, they appear to the PC as a standard COM port
and will be automatically be detected by a Printer Agent:
• UPR USB Printer Interface
• SPR Serial Printer Interface (Future Product)
• RPI Serial Remote Printer Interface (Legacy Product)
6.63 UPR Printer Interface
The UPR requires a set of PC drivers for operation. These are standard drivers, and can be
downloaded from the FTDI web site at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
or can be loaded
directly using the Windows Online update facility. Only a single set of drivers need be installed no
matter how many Multitone USB peripherals (even different types) are connected.
A UPR may be physically mounted inside an ES-Firecoder, or connected up to 5m away using
standard USB leads. Longer distances are also possible when using a USB Repeater.
No facilities for Paper Low are provided by the UPR; if these are required, use a separate connection
to a Peripheral Agent.
6.64 SPR Printer Interface
The SPR connects to any available serial port (or a USB->Serial adaptor). No facilities for Paper Low
are provided by the interface; if this is required, use a separate connection to a Peripheral Agent. The
interface requires a +12V to +24V power supply able to supply at least 50mA. The Serial Port on the
SPR has an 8 Pin RJ-45 socket with the following connections: