DX4010V2

Installation Instructions
RS-232/USB Serial
EN Interface Module
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Contents
1.0 General Information ....................................4
2.0 Specifications ..............................................4
3.0 Installation Standards .................................4
4.0 Wiring........................................................... 5
5.0 DX4010V2 Jumper Pin Settings ................ 6
5.1 Enable LED Jumper Pins (P2) ..................... 6
5.2 DB9 Ground Enable Pins (P1) ..................... 6
5.3 Address DIP Switches.................................. 7
6.0 Remote Programming Direct Connection 7
7.0 DB9 DTE RS-232 Connector (P6) ............ 10
8.0 RJ-16 Data Bus Connector (P3) .............. 11
9.0 USB Data Bus Connector ........................ 11
9.1 Installing USB Drivers ................................ 11

Figures
Figure 1: DX4010V2 Component Layout .............. 4
Figure 2: Control Panel Connections .................... 5
Figure 3: External Power Supply Connections...... 5
Figure 4: Serial Device Connections..................... 5
Figure 5: Parallel Device Connections .................. 6
Figure 6: P2 Jumper Settings ............................... 6
Figure 7: DIP Switch Location and Orientation ..... 7
Figure 8: DB9 Connector Layout ........................ 10
Figure 9: P3 Connector....................................... 11
Figure 10: Select File ............................................ 11
Figure 11: Security Warning ................................. 11
Figure 12: Install Shield ........................................ 11
Figure 13: Security Warning ................................. 11
Figure 14: Destination Location ............................ 12
Figure 15: Ready to Install .................................... 12
Figure 16: Setup Status ........................................ 12
Figure 17: Installation Complete ........................... 12
Figure 18: USB Driver Installer ............................. 12
Figure 19: Scanning.............................................. 12
Figure 20: Installation Complete ........................... 12
Figure 21: System Properties ............................... 13
Figure 22: Device Manager................................... 13
Figure 23: Panel Communication.......................... 13

Tables
Table 1: DX4010V2 Specifications ...................... 4
Table 2: Diagnostic LED Functions ..................... 6
Table 3: Option Bus Address DIP Switch Settings8
Table 4: SDI Bus Address DIP Switch Settings ... 9
Table 5: Alternate Wiring Configuration ............. 10

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DX4010V2 | Installation Instructions | 1.0 General Information

Table 1: DX4010V2 Specifications (continued)

1.0 General Information Application RPS: Supported on all compatible
The DX4010V2 is a data terminal equipment (DTE) Compatibility control panels.
configured RS-232/USB serial device interface. This PC 9000: Supported on SDI Bus
module is designed to operate with compatible control control panels (D9412G, D7412G,
panels. It connects to the control panel through the D7212G, D9112, D7412, and D7212).
Option or SDI data bus. BIS: Supported on SDI Bus control
panels, v6.3 and higher (D9412GV2,
The DX4010V2 is used to connect a PC with RPS, D7412GV2, D7212GV2, D9412G,
BIS, PC 9000, CMS 7000, or other third party D7412G, and D7212G).
software that uses a serial connection to the CMS 7000: Supported on DS7400Xi
supported control panels. The module also supports a Control Panels set at Mode 18 (v3.09
serial printer (or parallel printer with a converter box) or higher).
for control panels that support a serial printer. The Printers: Supported on compatible
compatibility lists in Table 1 show support information. control panel.

2.0 Specifications Figure 1: DX4010V2 Component Layout

Table 1: DX4010V2 Specifications 5 6

LED

Operating 12 VDC nominal

Rx Tx
BUS
Tx Rx
SER
7
4
Voltage
Current Draw 55 mA nominal, 60 mA with
8
diagnostic LEDs enabled 3
Communication Programmable through the control
Configuration panel. Refer to the appropriate 2 P1

control panel programming P3

DB9 GND
ENABLE

instructions.
1

The baud rate for the printer output on a 1- DB9 GND enable pins (P1)
DS7400Xi must be greater than 300 baud. 2- RJ-16 data bus connector (P3)
3- Data bus (TS1)
Operating 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
Temperature
4- Address DIP switches (S1)
Relative 5 to 85% @ +30°C (+86°F) 5- Diagnostic LEDs
Humidity non-condensing 6- Diagnostic LED enable pins (P2)
Control Panel Option bus control panels: D6412, 7- USB Connector (P7)
Compatibility D4412, DS7240, DS7220, DS7400Xi 8- DB9 DTE RS-232 connector (P6)
(v2.02 or higher)
SDI bus control panels (v6.0 or
higher): D9412GV2, D7412GV2, 3.0 Installation Procedure
D7212GV2, D9412G, D7412G,
D7212G, D9124, D9112, D7412, and Failure to follow the instructions in this
D7212 manual can result in personal injury or
damage to the equipment.

The DX4010V2 contains static-sensitive

components and must be handled with
care. Follow anti-static procedures when
handling the modules.

Test according to NFPA 72 if used in fire

applications.

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 DX4010V2 | Installation Instructions | 4.0 Wiring

1. Disconnect power to the control panel by

unplugging the transformer and removing the red Figure 3: External Power Supply Connections
battery lead.
2. Remove screws from enclosure cover to access 1 2
the DX4010V2 board.
3. Connect circuit wiring and install jumper pins. 3
Refer to Section 4.0 Wiring on page 5. 4
4. Replace enclosure cover.
5. Connect a serial cable to the serial device. Refer 5
to Section 7.0 DB9 DTE RS-232 Connector (P6)
on page 10. 6
6. Reapply power to the control panel.

4.0 Wiring + -
Remove all power to the control panel (AC 7
and standby battery) before making or
breaking any connections. Failure to do so 1- DX4010V2 data bus
can result in personal injury or damage to 2- Control panel data bus
the equipment.
3- Option AUX common/SDI common (black)
Wire Length Restrictions 4- Option data/SDI B (green)
• 0.8 mm (#22 AWG): 305 m (1000 ft) 5- Option data/SDI A (yellow)
• 1.2 mm (#18 AWG): 610 m (2000 ft) 6- Option AUX power +/SDI power (red)
7- External 12 VDC power supply
• USB or Serial Cables are not to exceed 2 meters
(6 ft) in length. Figure 4 shows serial device-to-DX4010V2
connections using the DB9 DTE RS-232 connector
SDI option bus wiring is limited to 305 m (P6).
(1000 ft).
Figure 4: Serial Device Connections
Connect the DX4010V2 to the control panel data and LED

auxiliary power sources as shown in Figure 2. Rx Tx

BUS
Tx Rx
SER
P2

Figure 2: Control Panel Connections

1 2

B 3
P1
DB9 GND
P3 ENABLE

G 4
1
Y 5
1- Serial (RS-232) device such as a PC (with
R 6 RPS, BIS, PC9000, or other third party
application) or a serial printer for supported
1- DX4010V2 data bus control panels.
2- Control panel data bus
3- Option AUX common/SDI common (black) Refer to Section 7.0 DB9 DTE RS-232
Connector (P6) on page 10 for additional
4- Option data/SDI B (green)
information.
5- Option data/SDI A (yellow)
6- Option AUX power +/SDI power (red)
If an external 12 VDC power supply is used, wire as
shown in Figure 3.

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DX4010V2 | Installation Instructions | 5.0 DX4010V2 Jumper Pin Settings

Figure 5 shows a parallel printer connected to the

serial output of the DX4010V2. This type of
connection requires the use of a serial to parallel Figure 6: P2 Jumper Settings
converter, such as the BlackBox PI045A serial to
Centronics parallel converter cable. The cable is 2
available from BlackBox® (www.blackbox.com).
LED

Rx Tx Tx Rx
BUS SER
P2

Figure 5: Parallel Device Connections

LED

Rx Tx Tx Rx
BUS SER
P2

P1
DB9 GND
ENABLE
1
P3

P1
DB9 GND
P3 ENABLE

2 3 4
1 1- DB9 GND enable pins (P1)
2- Diagnostic LED enable pins (P2)
3- Disabled
Printers are not supported on the USB 4- Enabled
bus.
1- Parallel converter cable box (BlackBox P/N:
Table 2: Diagnostic LED Functions
PI045A
2- Parallel printer (compatible option bus control
panels only) Diagnostic Function
LED

5.0 DX4010V2 Jumper Pin BUS RX Data bus receives data from control
panel
Settings BUS TX Data bus transmits data to control
panel
5.1 Enable LED Jumper Pins (P2) SER RX RS-232 receives data from serial
Use the diagnostic LEDs for troubleshooting. To device
enable the LEDs, place a jumper plug across the SER TX RS-232 transmits data to serial device
jumper pins labeled P2.
Refer to Figure 6 for jumper pin settings. 5.2 DB9 Ground Enable Pins (P1)
The DX4010V2 draws more current when Some devices connected to the DB9 DTE RS-232
the diagnostic LEDs are enabled. Do not connector (P6) can cause a ground fault condition on
enable the diagnostic LEDs under normal the control panel. If this occurs, removing the plug
operating conditions. across the P1 jumper pins clears the ground fault
condition.
Some devices might still cause a ground
fault even if the P1 jumper plug is
removed.

Refer to Figure 6 for jumper pin settings.

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 DX4010V2 | Installation Instructions | 6.0 Remote Programming Direct Connection

5.3 Address DIP Switches

The address DIP switches are used to assign an 6.0 Remote Programming
address to the DX4010V2.
Direct Connection
Refer to Table 3 on page 8 for DIP switch option bus
address settings. The DX4010V2 can be used to create a local direct
connection for remote programming of a compatible
Refer to Table 4 on page 9 for DIP switch SDI bus control panel.
address settings.
Option Bus: Set the address DIP switches to
Refer to Figure 7 for proper DIP switch orientation. Address 0. Refer to Table 3 on page 8.
Figure 7: DIP Switch Location and Orientation SDI Bus: Set the address DIP switches to Address
88. Refer to Table 4 on page 9.
LED

Rx Tx Tx Rx Consult your control panel’s installation guide for

1
BUS SER
P2

specific wiring connections.

A DB9 to DB9 null-modem cable is
required when using the direct
connection method.
P1
DB9 GND
P3 ENABLE

ON

4
3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128

1- Address DIP switches

2- Address example (option bus Address 0)
3- OFF position
4- ON position

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Table 3: Option Bus Address DIP Switch Settings

Some automation software packages might require that you restart the application if USB
connection is lost during use.
DIP Switch Settings
DIP S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
Switches
Module 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
Address (Mode) (Option/SDI) (Checksum +1)
0* ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
1 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
2 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
3 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
4 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
5 OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
6 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
7 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
8 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
9 OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
10 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
11 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
12 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
13** OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
14** ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
15 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
134 ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON
135 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON
136 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON
137 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON
138 ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON
139 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON
140 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON
141 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON
142 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
143 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
144 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
145 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
250 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
251 OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
252 ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON
253 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON
* Installer’s mode: Use for direct connection of remote programming and diagnostic tools.
** DS7412 emulation
The DS7400Xi (USA) only supports one DX4010V2.

Option bus control panels: D6412, D4412, DS7240, DS7220, DS7400Xi (v2.02 or higher).

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Table 4: SDI Bus Address DIP Switch Settings

SDI DIP Switch Settings

SDI DIP S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
Switches
Module 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
Address (Mode) (Option/SDI) (Checksum +1)
80* ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
81 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
82 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
83 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
84 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
85 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
86 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
87 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
88** ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
89 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
8A ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
8B OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
8C ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
8D OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
8E ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
8F OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Positions 5, 6, and 8 are not used for SDI bus.
* Used for BIS, PC 9000, and other third party applications.
** Used for RPS and alternate communication.

SDI bus control panels (v6.0 or higher): D9412GV2, D7412GV2, D7212GV2, D9412G, D7412G,
D7212G, D9124, D9112, D7412, and D7212.

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DX4010V2 | Installation Instructions | 7.0 DB9 DTE RS-232 Connector (P6)

7.0 DB9 DTE RS-232 Figure 8: DB9 Connector Layout

Connector (P6)
1 2 3 4 5
The DX4010V2 serial port is wired as a DTE device.
• If the connected device is a data carrier
equipment (DCE) device (most common, such
as an external modem), use a straight through
9-pin to 9-pin, or (DTE to DCE) 9-pin to 25-pin
cable.
• If the connected device is a DTE device (such 6 7 8 9
as a PC serial port), a null-modem (DTE to 1- DCD 6- DSR
DTE) 9-pin to 9-pin, or null-modem 9-pin to 25- 2- RxD 7- RTS
pin cable is required.
3- TxD 8- CTS
Consult the operating manual provided with your 4- DTR 9- RI
compatible device for wiring requirements.
5- GND
If you are using an alternate configuration, you
must make a custom cable (refer to Figure 8 and
Table 5). Table 5: Alternate Wiring Configuration

DX4010V2 DCE DTE DCE DTE

9-Pin DTE (9-pin) (9-pin) (25-pin) (25-pin)
Connector
1: DCD 1: DCD 1: DCD 8: DCD 8: DCD
(not used)
2: RxD 2: RxD 3: TxD 3: RxD 2: TxD
3: TxD 3: TxD 2: RxD 2: TxD 3: RxD
4: DTR 4: DTR 6: DSR 20: 6: DSR
DTR
5: GND 5: GND 5: GND 7: GND 7: GND
6: DSR 6: DSR 4: DTR 6: DSR 20: DTR
7: RTS 7: RTS 8: CTS 4: RTS 5: CTS
8: CTS 8: CTS 7: RTS 5: CTS 4: RTS
9: RI 9: RI 9: RI 22: RI 22: RI
(not used)

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 DX4010V2 | Installation Instructions | 8.0 RJ-16 Data Bus Connector (P3)

2. Click Run.
8.0 RJ-16 Data Bus Figure 11: Security Warning
Connector (P3)
Figure 9: P3 Connector
LED

Rx Tx Tx Rx
BUS SER
P2

1 DB9 GND
P1

P3 ENABLE

1- RJ-16 data bus connector (P3)

For remote programming connection, use one of
the two cables supplied: RJ-16 to molex for control 3. Click Next to continue.
panels with the data bus provided on a header
(such as the D6412, DS7240, or the GV2 control Figure 12: Install Shield
panels). If no data bus header is present, use the
RJ-16 to spade lugs for terminal strip connections.

9.0 USB Data Bus Connector

Uses a standard USB type A→B cable. One cable
is provided with the DX4010V2.
If the computer does not recognize the USB port,
add the drivers located on the supplied disk.

9.1 Installing USB Drivers

Install the drivers.
1. Double-click
CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2K3.exe.
2

Figure 10: Select File 4. Click I accept the terms of the license
agreement. Then click Next.
Figure 13: Security Warning

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5. Click Next to accept the default location. 8. Select Launch the CP210x VCP Driver
Installer, then click Finish.
Figure 14: Destination Location
Figure 17: Installation Complete

6. Click Install.
Figure 15: Ready to Install 9. Click Install.
Figure 18: USB Driver Installer

10. The program will look for the file location.

Figure 19: Scanning

7. The drivers install.

Figure 16: Setup Status

11. When the installation completes successfully,

click OK.
Figure 20: Installation Complete

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10.0 Configuring the DX4010V2 4. Expand Ports.

5. Note the COM port number, in parentheses,
Before configuring the DX4010V2, be
after Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART
sure to connect the DX4010V2 to the
Bridge. In this example, the COM port
USB port and the control panel. Be sure
number is 3.
that the address is correct and that the
red LEDs are flashing (if enabled). Figure 22: Device Manager
1. Select Start → Settings → Control Panel,
then double-click System.
2. Select the Hardware tab.
3. Click Device Manager.
Figure 21: System Properties

6. Select Enhanced Direct from the Connect

Via drop down menu.
7. Enter the COM Port number from Step 5 in
the Com Port field.
8. Make sure the DX4010V2 is connected to
a USB Port, then click Connect.
9. The installation process is complete.

Figure 23: Panel Communication

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