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ADEMCO 4100SM
Serial Interface Module
INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
You must decide which serial port you want to use, and then
The 4100SM Serial Interface Module can be used as any of
determine which type of connector (DB25 female, DB25
the following:
male, DB9 male, or USB) is provided for that port.
• A direct-wire downloading device that is used in
Refer to the following table for instructions on how to
conjunction with the Compass downloading software to
connect each type of PC connector.
program compatible control panels without having to use
a modem or telephone line. This is done by either
connecting the 4100SM to the serial port of a PC or to a Type of PC Connector Connection Instructions
GSM communicating unit.
• An interface device that is used to connect a serial DB25 female connector Use the RS-232 cable to make
printer or a PC using the Honeywell Navigator Reporter connections between the serial
software to control panels that feature event logging module and the PC serial port.
with printer output capabilities.
DB25 male connector Use the RS-232 cable and gender
• An interface device that is used to connect a control changer to make connections.
panel to 3rd party Home/Facility Automation hardware
and software. DB9 male connector Use the RS-232 cable and
The downloading function is applicable in UL listed DB9/DB25 adapter to make
installations only when someone is present at the site while connections.
the downloading. However, the 4100SM is UL Listed for
use as an interface to an event logging printer. USB Port Use a USB to serial converter to
make connections.
The 4100SM is packaged with everything that is needed to
connect the RS-232 serial port of most IBM-compatible fixed NULL MODEM NOTE: The 4100SM requires that your
or portable PCs to the control panel. This includes: PC have a DTE pinout in order to communicate properly.
• 1.5-foot alligator clip leads (4) Check the documentation supplied with your PC to
• 4142TR voltage trigger cable (9 pos.) determine if the connector for the serial port you have
• 10-foot DB25 male to DB25 male RS-232 serial cable chosen has a DTE pinout (meaning that your PC transmits
data on pin 2 and receives data on pin 3) or a DCE pinout
• DB25 female to DB25 female RS-232 gender changer
(meaning that your PC transmits data on pin 3 and receives
• DB25 male to DB25 female null modem adapter data on pin 2). If your PC connector has a DCE pinout, you
• DB25 female to DB9 female adapter must attach the supplied null modem adapter to the RS-232
• Bracket and insulator cable to ensure proper pin connections.
Important: Check your control panel’s installation If you are not sure whether your serial port is DTE or DCE,
instructions to verify that your software supports the assume that it is DTE. If a problem occurs, refer to the "In
feature and any programming options that may need to be Case of Difficulty” section of this document.
set for proper operation. Also, verify that you have
downloading software that supports direct-wire
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J8
downloading for the control panel you are programming. CONNECTOR
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RED

BLACK
BLUE
GREEN

BROWN
VIOLET

GREY

YELLOW

PRINTER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DTR

Direct-Wire Downloading Connections to a PC

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ND

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ND
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T5

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4100SM SERIAL
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IN

IN

Direct-wire downloading can be accomplished either by To TB6 Aux. Power (+)

MODULE
4142TR CABLE
connecting the 4100SM to the serial port of a PC or to the (SUPPLIED
(25mA current draw) 8 + PWR
WITH 4100SM) To TB7 Aux. Power (-) 7 - (GND)
programmer port of an IP or GSM type module. 6 RXD
5 not used
Connections to a PC 4 not used
3 TXD
Direct-wire downloading connections are made to a header 2 not used
on the control panel’s circuit board via the supplied 4142TR 1 not used

voltage trigger cable.

4100SM-018-V0

RED BLUE WHITE

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, terminals 3, 6, 7, and 8 on the To Serial Port

4100SM are used. The three colored terminals (red, blue, of Computer

and white) must be left uncut for direct-wire downloading

applications. Most IBM-compatible PCs have two RS-232 Figure 1. Direct-Wire Connections for VISTA-BP and
serial ports (COM1 and COM2). FA1660C Control Panels
 2. Apply power to the control panel and verify that the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J2
default message (typically “DISARMED – READY TO
CONNECTOR
ARM”) is displayed.

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BROWN

GREEN

VIOLET
BLACK

WHITE

GREY
3. Start up the downloading software on your PC, and
BLUE

RED
4100SM SERIAL verify that the main menu is displayed.
MODULE
4142TR CABLE
(SUPPLIED
To TB11 Aux. Power (+)
(25mA current draw) 8 + PWR 4. Make sure that the downloading software is configured
WITH 4100SM)
To TB12 Aux. Power (-) 7 - (GND) to operate using the serial port (COM1 or COM2) that
6 RXD
5 not used
you selected earlier.
4 not used
3 TXD
If you have an internal modem, the serial port must be
2 not used changed every time you change from modem to direct-wire
1 DTR
operation.
RED BLUE WHITE

4100SM-014-V1
NOTES: The control panel will not function as an alarm
To Serial Port system while the direct-wire downloading mode is active
of Computer
unless you are using a Commercial Fire Alarm system.
Figure 2. Direct-Wire Connections for VISTA-FBP, 5. At the downloading PC, select the file and control
FA1670C and FA1700C Control Panels account information to be downloaded.

Connections to an IP or GSM Type Module 6. Select the DIRECT-WIRE option from the COMM menu
and hit [Enter].
The 4100SM is required to interface the VISTA-FBP,
FA1670C or FA1700C control panel to an IP or GSM type If the selected panel type does not allow direct-wire
communicating unit. The 4100SM connects to the control operation, the DIRECT-WIRE option will not be
panel’s circuit board via the supplied 4142TR voltage trigger displayed.
cable. As shown in Figure 3, terminals 3, 6, 7, and 8 on the 7. Select the FIRST COMMUNICATION option, if
4100SM are used. The 4100SM DB25 serial port connects to required. Then press the [Enter] key.
the Programmer Port of the GSM communication unit. The The “START COMMUNICATION” message will begin
purchase of the VFBPCOMKIT is required. to blink.
7845GSM /7845i-GSM
VISTA-128FBP/250FBP
FA1670C /FA1700C
J2 CONNECTOR
4100SM
PROGRAMMER
PORT
FOR EXTERNAL ANTENNA

50 OHM, MMCX ONLY

8. Go to the nearest control keypad and enter the Installer
+ (TO TERM 11)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TO
AUX PWR 1
OUTPUT
- (TO TERM 12)
8
7
+ PWR
- (GND)
Code + [#] + [5].
YELLOW

6 RXD
BROWN

GREEN

VIOLET
BLACK

WHITE

The letters “CC” should appear on the fixed-word

GRAY
BLUE

5 not used
RED

4 not used

keypad display (“MODEM COMM” on the alpha keypad

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3 TXD TB 1
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5
3
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Honeywell
not used
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RSSI
MODE 1
MODE 2
WEB
GPPS
GSM
IN
GR

display) to confirm that the direct-wire downloading

3
1 not used 4
4142 TR CABLE 5
6
RED BLUE WHITE

mode is in effect.
7
8
9
10
11

The control panel will continuously and indefinitely

PARTS SUPPLIED WITH DOWNLOADER KIT P/N VFBPCOMKIT K14394LF 25-PIN TO RJ11 CABLE
7845GSM-025-V0
monitor the keypad terminals for a handshake signal
from the downloading PC. (This mode may be cancelled
Figure 3. Direct-Wire Connections for an IP or GSM Type by entering an Installer Code + [OFF] sequence.)
Communication Units 9. Press the [Enter] key on the PC.
Checking Your Downloading Software The PC will display a “REQUESTING SESSION”
Before using the 4100SM for direct-wire downloading, the message and commence a direct-wire downloading
downloading software must be checked to ensure it is session. At this point, you may do an upload, download,
configured to enable direct-wire operation. To check the or any other PC operation in the same manner that you
software, proceed as follows: would if a remote connection via the telephone line
were used. The communications will take place at a
1. Enter the SETUP screen on the PC (only the Master
much higher speed, however. The control will
User can do this).
automatically return to normal alarm system function
2. Click on COMM LINK, near the top of the screen. when the downloading session is completed.
3. Hit the [+] key until the screen displays “DIRECT Serial Printer and Navigator Reporter Connections
WIRE/TELCO.”
The 4100SM can be used to connect the control panel to a
4. Check that the COMM PORT matches the port you serial printer or to a PC using the Honeywell Navigator
intend to use. Hit the [ESC] key to exit the SETUP Reporter software to print the Event Log. The 4100SM
SCREEN. connects to the control panel’s circuit board via the supplied
Using the 4100SM for Direct-Wire Downloading 4142TR voltage trigger cable. As shown in Figures 4 and 5,
terminals 1, 6, 7, and 8 on the 4100SM are used. The
To use the 4100SM for direct-wire downloading, proceed as colored jumpers may need to be cut, depending on the serial
follows: printer being used. See note 3 below for details. The
1. Make connections described previously in this connections shown in Figures 4 and 5 are the same for the
document. printer and the PC.

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NOTES: Home/Facility Automation Connections
1. If Earth Ground Fault Sensing is enabled in the control The 4100SM can be used to connect the control panel to 3rd
panel you may get an earth ground fault indication if party Home/Facility Automation hardware and software.
you use a printer (or PC) which has a 3 prong grounded The 4100SM connects to the control panel’s circuit board via
power cord. the supplied 4142TR voltage trigger cable. As shown in
2. The 4100SM is supplied with a 10-foot RS-232 Figures 6 and 7, terminals 3, 6, 7, and 8 on the 4100SM are
cable. A longer cable or extension cable can be used.
used if the 4100SM and the printer are separated NOTES:
by more than 10 feet, but the total cable length 1. The distance between the 4100SM and the control panel
should be less than 50 feet. cannot exceed the length of the 4142TR Trigger Cable.
3. Most printers either ignore the CTS, DSR and CD 2. The maximum distance between the 4100SM and the
signals, or require them to be high (i.e., 3-15VDC as 3rd party Home/Facility Automation hardware is 50’. If
measured on RS-232 DB25 connector pins 5, 6, & 8 shielded wire, wire in conduit, or Cat 5 unshielded is
respectively with respect to ground pin 7). The 4100SM used, the maximum distance is 25’.
Module sets these pins high. If the printer being used
will not operate with these pins high, then clip the blue
CONTROL PANEL 4100SM
(CTS), white (DSR) or red (CD) jumpers on the 4100SM 4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM)
SERIAL
module to set the corresponding signal floating. MODULE
Important pins on the RS-232 cable are pin 3 (data out), BLACK GROUND

9
8 + PWR

pin 7 (ground), and pin 20 (DTR - ready). BLUE GROUND

7 - (GND)

8
BROWN OUT 6
6 RXD

7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GREEN OUT 5
J8 CONNECTOR 5 NOT USED

6
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YELLOW

BROWN
VIOLET

GREEN

4 NOT USED
BLACK

5
GREY

BLUE
RED

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T6

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IN

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PR

GREY

2
1 DTR
4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM)
VIOLET IN2
1
4100SM SERIAL MODULE PRINTER DTR
To TB6 Aux. Power (+) RED BLUE WHITE
(25mA current draw) 8 + PWR
J8 CONNECTOR
To TB7 Aux. Power (-) 7 - (GND)
6 RXD
5 not used TO
(ZONE 9)
AUTOMATION
23

4 not used
3 TXD EQUIPMENT
2 not used (RS232 INTERFACE)
1 DTR

AUX GND.
RED BLUE WHITE
7

AUX PWR.
6

USE GENDER CHANGER 3M

SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM Cable
IF PRINTER HAS DB25 Supplied with 4100SM-013-V1
4100SM
MALE CONNECTOR
4100SM JUMPERS
(CUT TO SET RESPECTIVE SIGNAL FLOATING)

Figure 6. Home/Facility Automation Connections for

4100SM-011-V0

COLOR FUNCTION PIN # SERIAL PRINTER

SET FOR: 8 DATA BITS
RED
BLUE
CD
CTS
8
5
EVEN PARITY
STOP BIT
VISTA-BP and FA1660C Control Panels
WHITE DSR 6 300/1200 BAUD

Figure 4. Printer Connections for VISTA-BP and FA1660C CONTROL PANEL 4100SM
4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM) SERIAL
Control Panels MODULE
VIOLET
9

8 + PWR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
J2 CONNECTOR GREY
7 - (GND)
8
YELLOW
BROWN

GREEN

VIOLET
BLACK

WHITE

YELLOW
GREY
BLUE

6 RXD
RED

WHITE
5 NOT USED
6

RED
4 NOT USED
5

GREEN
4142TR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM) 3 TXD
4

4100SM SERIAL MODULE BROWN

2 NOT USED
3

To TB11 Aux. Power (+)

(25mA current draw) 8 + PWR
BLUE
7 - (GND)
2

To TB12 Aux. Power (-) 1 DTR

6 RXD
BLACK
1

5 not used
4 not used RED BLUE WHITE
3 TXD J2 CONNECTOR

2 not used
TO
1 DTR AUX GND.
AUTOMATION
12

RED BLUE WHITE AUX PWR. EQUIPMENT

11

(RS232 INTERFACE)
USE GENDER CHANGER 3M
SUPPLIED WITH 4100SM Cable 4100SM-015-V1
IF PRINTER HAS DB25 Supplied with
4100SM
MALE CONNECTOR
4100SM JUMPERS
(CUT TO SET RESPECTIVE SIGNAL FLOATING)
Figure 7. Home/Facility Automation Connections for
4100SM-012-V0

COLOR FUNCTION PIN # SERIAL PRINTER

RED CD 8
SET FOR: 8 DATA BITS
EVEN PARITY
VISTA-FBP, FA1670C and FA1700C Control Panels
BLUE CTS 5 STOP BIT
WHITE DSR 6 300/1200 BAUD

Figure 5. Printer Connections for VISTA-FBP, FA1670C

and FA1700C Control Panels

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In Case of Difficulty SPECIFICATIONS
Check that the COM port you are using matches the COM Physical
port selected in the SETUP screen. 4" W x 2-3/4" H x 3/4" D (102mm x 70mm x 19mm)
The null modem adapter may be required to match the ...approximately
outputs of your computer’s serial port to the 4100SM. To Electrical
determine if this is necessary, proceed as follows: Input Power: 12VDC, 25mA from control's keypad
1. Connect the 4100SM to the control panel and to your power (red wire) connection
PC as described previously in this document. Do not RS-232 Interface:
attach the null modem adapter.
DB25 female with DCE output
2. Connect a DC voltmeter, set to a 15-volt (or higher)
range, across the black wire on 4100SM terminal 7(–),
and the wire on terminal 3(+). No voltage should be
seen at this time. If a voltage is found, check the
connections between the control and the 4100SM.
3. Go to the COMM screen after selecting DIRECT WIRE
and hit the [ENTER] key two times until the
REQUESTING SESSION message appears. At this
time, the meter reading should jump to approximately
12 volts for few seconds and then return to zero. If this
does not occur, there is a possibility that the transmit
and receive pins on the computer are reversed. Insert
the Null Modem adapter supplied and try again.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Limited Warranty or otherwise if the product(s) is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than Honeywell factory service. Connection
of any device(s) to a communicating bus of a Honeywell security system (e.g., keypad bus, polling loop) other than those manufactured or approved by
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