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GenII MPI

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Replacement Product: FM Server

The Innotech GENII MPI Modem Printer Interface is a Network device that acts as the gateway into a Network of Innotech devices from a PC on the same LAN or from a remote location via a modem.

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Programmable via the Gen2Config and MaxCon software package to meet the varying needs of any installation.
Monitors the "Global Comms" for Alarms, and initiates a dial out via the modem to remote locations designated in the dialing list.
Monitors the "Global Comms" for system values and variables designated for printout to the printer.
Provides control of the modem to allow dial in from a remote location.
Allows Gen2 and Maxim programs to access any Innotech device on the "Net Comms" channel.
Permits direct Alarm reporting to a pager system via modem.
Permits direct Alert reporting to digital phone with short message service (SMS) facility.
Supports fax out using a Class II modem.
Supports Gen2Alert software on local or remote PC for alarm reporting.
LED indication of GenII MPI mode.
LED indication of COMMS activity.
Service Mode to prevent alarm dial outs during system maintenance.
Alarm acknowledge to reset alarm output relay.
Mode selection allows PC to use modem for other functions.

Hardware
Supplied

GenII MPI
GenII DATA cable for connection to PC.
TF60844 240V AC to 16V AC 1.5Amp Plug Pack
RJ12 COMMS socket and 3 metre lead for connection to "Global" and "Net" COMMS.

Supported

Full "HAYES" compatible modem with minimum 9600 Baud.
Any ASCII compatible printer with a parallel port, and the capability to print line by line without ejecting the paper.
Typically dot matrix and inkjet printers meet this requirement, whereas laser printers do not.

Gateway into a Network from a remote location.
Gateway out from an Innotech Device on the Network to remote service providers for alarm notification.
Local centralised point for alarm notification.
Local centralised point for alarm printout and hard copy recording to its local printer of any data broadcast as a "Global COMMS" by any Innotech Device on the Network.

	CE	https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/product/ce-mark/index_en.htm The CE label is a European marking for products to indicate conformity with the electromagnetic compatibility and health and safety requirements set out in European Union.
	C-Tick	https://www.acma.gov.au The C-Tick compliance mark indicates that a device complies with applicable radiocommunications standards.

Power Supply

Voltage: 16 volts AC ± 10% 4VA 50/60Hz
OR 24 volts DC ± 10% 150mA.

The operating voltage must meet the requirements of Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) to EN60730. The plug pack used must comply with EN60742, and be designed for 100% duty Australia. (Supplied with Arlec model TF60844:Approval No V/93166/E148-36).

Input/Output

RS232 Serial link to a Modem via a male DB9 plug
RS232 Serial link to a PC via a female DB9 plug
Parallel Printer port via a female DB25 plug
RS485 "Net COMMS" and "Global COMMS" via RJ12 plug. (RJ12 plug + 3mtr lead supplied).

Relay Outputs

Alarm activated relay.
Modem fault relay.

RJ12 Socket	Comms Pin No	RS485 Interface Comms Terminals
1	Positive of "Global COMMS"	G+
2	Negative of "Global COMMS"	G-
3	Common of "Global COMMS"	Shield
4	Common of "Net COMMS"	Shield
5	Positive of "Net COMMS"	N+
6	Negative of "Net COMMS"	N-

Terminal Identification
Alarm Relay & GENII MPI Power

Alm I	=	Normally Closed contact of Alarm relay.
Alm O	=	Normally Open contact of Alarm relay.
Alm C	=	Common contact of Alarm relay.
COM	=	0V or Common of MPI power supply.
SUP	=	16V AC or 24V DC of MPI power supply.