The SA-232 adds an RS-232 port to the panel's main board so you can hang a system printer off the panel for event logging, or connect a PC to upload and download configuration, history, and current status.
Built for the commercial fire installer
It installs the same way as the panel's other interface cards — ribbon cable to a dedicated connector on the main board — with no separate enclosure or power supply. Field wiring runs on labeled RTS, TXD, RXD, and GND conductors up to 50 feet, and the card supports standard 9600-baud printer communication for straightforward event logging on-site.
Key features
- Adds RS-232 printer and PC connectivity directly to the panel
- Supports panel configuration, history, and status upload/download via PC utility
- 9600 baud printer communication for on-site event logging
- Ribbon-cable install to a dedicated main-board connector — no separate enclosure
- Field wiring runs up to 50 feet on labeled RTS/TXD/RXD/GND conductors
Compatibility
Kidde control panels with an SA-232 card slot on the main board.
Brand:
Kidde Commercial
Form factor:
RS-232 interface card
Operating voltage:
24 VDC
Wire length:
50 ft. max
Printer speed:
9600 baud
Mounting:
Plugs into main board via ribbon cable
What is the SA-232 used for?
Connecting a system printer for event logging, or a PC for uploading and downloading panel configuration, history, and current status.
How far can the printer or PC be wired?
Up to 50 feet on the card's RTS/TXD/RXD/GND field wiring.
Does it need its own power supply?
No, it plugs into the main board via ribbon cable and is powered from the panel.
What baud rate does the printer connection use?
9600 baud.
Spec Sheet
