Napco PCI Mini

[John Smith]

I would like to monitor my Napco P3200 panel using a PCI Mini connected to
the serial port of my computer. The cable that comes with the PCI Mini is
quite short. I tried a test cable that was 166 feet made with CAT5, but it
would not work. Any ideas how long the cable can be?

 

[I Not Stupid]

Try running the serial cable 166 feet long, and leave the PCI MINI at the
panel.

 

[John Smith]

The output from the panel is compatible with a computer, that is what the
PCI-Mini is designed for. It works with a shorter cable. It does not require
any home automation chip, just the Napco QuickLoader software. I'll keep
working with it. Thanks for your reply.

 

[John Smith]

Now that's a thought, I'll try it. (after I purchase the proper connectors)

 

[Bob La Londe]

I have used a cat 5 link with appropriate jumper cables upto about 75'.

It is a low poer serial rs232 connection.

Make sure you get you pinouts correct or you WILL damage your panel.