Advanced Life Safety Solutions Advanced Life Safety Solutions FX-350 SERIES Analog/Addressable Fire Alarm Panels Canada 25 Interchange Way Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3 Tel: 905-660-4655 Fax: 905-660-4113 U.S.A. 60 Industrial Parkway Cheektowaga, New York 14227 Tel: 1-888-660-4655 Fax: 1-888-660-4113 © Mircom 2006 Printed in Canada Subject to change without prior notice www.mircom.com Installation and Operation Manual LT-959 Rev.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents..................................................................................................................... i List of Figures and Tables....................................................................................................... iii Industry Canada and FCC Notice ........................................................................................... 1 Introduction ....................................
Table of Contents Output Types........................................................................................................................ Evacuation Codes ................................................................................................................ Remote Annunciator Operation ............................................................................................. Dialer Operation ..........................................................................................
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual List of Figures and Tables Figure 1: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-350 - Surface .........................................9 Figure 2: Mounting the FX-350 - Flush ...............................................................................10 Figure 3: Flush Trim Detail ...................................................................................................10 Figure 4: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-351/FX-353 – Surface /Flush .......
List of Figures and Tables iv
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Industry Canada and FCC Notice Notice for all FX-350 Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in Canada Mircom's FX-350 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) for use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel under Standard ULC-S527 (Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems) and ULC/ORD-C693-1994 (Central Station Fire Protective Signalling Systems and Service
Introduction Introduction Mircom’s FX-350 Series Analog/Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel provides a loop for 60,126 or three loops for 378 input and output devices, four supervised Class B or A (Style Y or Z) indicating circuits, a full range of auxiliary power supplies, and extensive common control features via its integrated LCD display and push button console. Many of its features are fully configurable utilizing the built-in configuration capability via the front panel display and switches.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Conventions Circuits Refers to a physical electrical interface for the analog loop, indicating signals or relays, and common alarm, supervisory, and trouble relay outputs. Zone/Group Is a logical concept for a Fire Alarm Protected Area, and will consist of at least one Circuit.
System Components System Components Panel Models Model SYSTEM NORMAL MAY 21, 2006 02:41PM AC ON 1 COMMON ALARM 4 COMMON S UP V COMMON TROUBLE 2 7 8 6 M 9 ? MNO TUV * GROUND FAULT X DEF 5 JKL PRS CP U FAULT 3 ABC GHI FX-350-60-R/DR, WXY 0 # QZ S Y S TE M RE S E T S IGNAL S ILE NCE FIRE DRILL BUZZE R S ILE NCE ALARM ACKNOWLE DGE LAMP TE S T GE NE RAL ALARM S P ARE FX-350-126-R/DR FX-350-378-DR FX-350 SERIES Fire Alarm Control Panel Description Multi-zone fire alarm c
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Model SYSTEM NORMAL OCT 21, 2005 10:25AM AC ON 1 COMMON ALARM 4 COMMON SUPV COMMON TROUBLE CPU FAULT GROUND FAULT 2 3 ABC DE F 5 X JK L 6 M GHI MNO 7 8 9 ? P RS T UV WX Y * 0 # QZ SYSTEM RESET SIGNAL SILENCE FIRE DRILL BUZZER SILENCE ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE LAM P TEST GENERAL ALARM SPARE ZO N E 1 - ZO N E 1 - ZO N E 1 - ZO N E -1 ZO N E 1 - ZO N E 1 - ZO N E 1 - ZO N E -1 ZO N E 1 - ZO N E 1 - ZO N E 1 - ZO N E 1 -
System Components Remote Annunciator Model SYSTEM NORMAL Description RAM-300LCDW Remote Annunciator module, LCD display, white painted box RAM-300LCDR Remote Annunciator Module, LCD display, red painted box 18:01 MON 2003-04-05 A.C.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Panel Components and System Accessories MODEL NO. DESCRIPTIONS ALC-252 252 Point Dual Loop Addressable Adder RAX-332 32 Zone Internal Display Adder (for FX-351 and FX-353 only) RAM-208/R 8 LED Remote Annunciator RAM-1016 16 LED Remote Annunciator chassis RAM-1032/TZ Remote Annunciator with 32 bi-colored (red and yellow) LEDs. TZ version has 32 yellow LEDs for trouble indication.
System Components Analog/Addressable Devices DESCRIPTION Mircom Model Ionization Smoke Detector (U.S.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Mechanical Installation Installing the Enclosures Install the FX-350 Series Fire Alarm Panel enclosure as shown below. Mount the enclosure using the four mounting holes and the screws provided. Figure 1: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-350 - Surface 11" Mounting Hole 1.5" Mounting Hole 14.5" 20" Mounting Hole 5.4" Mounting Hole 4.5" 14.
Mechanical Installation Figure 2: Mounting the FX-350 - Flush 11" 1.5" PLACE FA-300TRB TRIM RING OVER BACKBOX 17" 4 Mounting Holes for Surface Mounting 14.5" Adhere trim ring to wall surface around FX-350 backbox 20.0" 22.5" 3.5" is the maximum depth for semi-flush mounting using the flush trim ring 4" 5" 4. 3.5" 1" 14.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-351/FX-353 – Surface /Flush 11" PLACE FA-UNIV-TRB TRIM RING OVER BACKBOX 17" 1.5" 4 Mounting Holes for Surface Mounting Adhere trim ring to wall surface around FX-351 backbox 20.5" 26" 28.5" 3.5" is the maximum depth for semi-flush mounting using the flush trim ring 4" 5" 4. 3.5" 14.
Installing Adder Modules Installing Adder Modules The FX-350 Series Fire Alarm panels come pre-assembled with all components and boards except for Adder Modules. Module installation locations are shown below. Refer to Figure 6 and 6A on the next page for Jumper or DIP Switch settings and see Wiring Tables and Information for wiring specifications.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Cable and Jumper Connections for Main Board and Adder Modules Figure 6: Main Fire Alarm Board Cable Connectors and Jumper Locations RS-232C PORT For PC programming JW3 Addressable Loop B + JW4 + A SYSTEM NORMAL RES T LI N E 2 CO T - R RES L o op - L I N E1 R Telephone line #2 T Telephone line #1 R CO T For PC programming use UIMA Interface module not UL-864 or ULC-527 listed.
Installing Adder Modules The Figure below shows the main board for the 3 loop addressable model, which is basically the same as the single loop except there are two additional addressable loops.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Table 1: Connectors and Jumpers on the Main Fire Alarm Board P8 Cable from P1 of the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module connects here. Otherwise not used. P4 Cable from connector P1 of the RAX-332 Display Adder Module connects here. Otherwise not used. JW1 On the Main Fire Alarm Module, this jumper is not used, open. JW2 Remove this jumper if a remote annunciator is used. JW3 Not used, open. JW4 Not used, open. JW5 Normally open.
Installing Adder Modules Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model PR-300) Mount the PR-300 on the left side panel of the backbox with the two screws provided, refer to Figure 5. Figure 8: Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module POLAR ITY POLAR ITY + | - Mounting hole for #6-32 screws CITY TIE P2 REVER SAL REVER SAL SU PV ALAR M + | - P1 + | - Mounting hole for #6-32 screws JW4 The following hardware configuration must be performed before installing the PR-300.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Circuits and Devices Addressable/Analog Devices The FX-350 supports up to 3 loops of addressable/analog devices. The device loop can be used to connect up to 60, 126 or 378 analog devices and addressable input or output modules on an unshielded twisted pair (UTP). The devices must be compatible with the Mircom device protocol.
Circuits and Devices Instructions and other documentation provided with the addressable devices, bases, and isolators for further information. The system will automatically limit the maximum number of device LEDs which can be illuminated to 15. Analog Devices The system supports Mircom MIX-3000 Series photo, ion, multi-sensor and thermal (heat) type analog detectors, as well as contact input and output devices. The detectors may be configured as non-verified or verified alarm inputs.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Field Wiring Main Fire Alarm Board Field Wiring Wire devices to the addressable loop as shown in Figure 9 for Class B (Style 4) or Figure 10 for Class A (Style 6). Refer to the Table 2 for loop wire gauges. Wire devices to addressable loops 2 and 3, if available, in the same manner.
Field Wiring + Figure 10: Addressable Loop Wiring -Class A or Style 6 + - Loop A B CLASS A WIRING ION SMOKE DETECTOR OUTPUT MODULE PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR HEAT DETECTOR INPUT MODULE Loop Operation When there is a short circuit on the Class A loop with isolators installed, the isolators isolate the shorted fault, the panel detects it as an open loop and generates an open loop trouble.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Indicating (Powered Output) Circuits Powered output circuits can be configured as signal, strobe or relay outputs. Powered output circuits are supervised while they are not active for both open circuits and shorts. The circuit will not actually be activated if there is a short trouble on the circuit. It will be activated if an open trouble is indicated. A circuit trouble activates the common trouble sequence as a non-latching trouble.
Field Wiring Figure 11: Indicating Circuit – Class B or Style Y Wiring FIRE PANEL MAIN BOARD - SIG 2 + - SIG 1 + STYLE Y WIRING INDICATING CIRCUIT #1 INDICATING CIRCUIT #2 INDICATING CIRCUIT - 1 STYLE Y WIRING INDICATING CIRCUIT - 2 BELL STROBE HORN 3.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Dialer Wiring If you have Fire Alarm Panel model FX-350-60-DR, FX-350-126-DR, FX-350-378-LDR, FX-351-LDW or FX-353DR, there is a dialer on board and terminals marked Line 1 and Line 2 must be wired as shown in Figure 14 below. Terminals are located in the top left hand corner of the main fire alarm board, from the top down. Refer to Figure 6 for terminal location.
Field Wiring Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (PR-300) Wiring Wire the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (if used) as shown in Figure 14, below. Power Limited cable type FPL, FPLR or FPLP must be used. For USA installation, the installer must use Atlantic Scientific (Tel: 407-725-8000), Model #24544 Protective Device, or similar UL-Listed QVRG secondary protector, as shown. For use in Canada, the Protective Device is not required but still recommended.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Auxiliary Power Supplies Aux 2 Resettable Auxiliary Power (supervised, regulated) The AUX 2 resettable auxiliary power supply is supervised for shorts, therefore a short will disconnect the power until the “RESET” button is pressed. A trouble signal will be generated if there is a short. The circuit must be supervised for opens utilizing the End of Line Relay Model PAM-3 as shown in Figure 15. This supply is rated at 21.
Field Wiring Power Supply Connections The power supply is located directly behind and below the main board. The ratings are: TYPE RATING Electrical Input rating 120 VAC, 60Hz, 1.73A / 240VAC, 50Hz, 0.864A Battery fuse on Main module 10A, slow blow micro fuse (not replaceable) Caution: The main AC branch circuit connection for the Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without any disconnect devices.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual System Checkout Before turning the power “ON” To prevent sparking, do not connect the batteries. Connect the batteries after powering the system from the main AC supply. 1. Check that all adder modules are installed in the proper location with the proper connections. 2. Check all field (external) wiring for opens, shorts, and ground. 3. Check that all interconnection cables are secure, and that all connectors are plugged in properly. 4.
Indicators, Controls and Operations Indicators, Controls and Operations Figure 17 below shows the common display panel for both the FX-350, FX-351 and the FX-353 Fire Alarm Control Panels.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Common Indicators Buzzer The Buzzer is activated by any of the following: • Fire Alarm: Steady • Supervisory Alarm: Fast flash rate • Trouble: trouble flash rate • Monitor: Configurable to sound at trouble flash rate If the buzzer turns ON in response to a non-latching trouble or supervisory, it will turn OFF if the condition causing it goes away and there is no other reason for it to be ON.
Indicators, Controls and Operations Buzzer Silence LED The Buzzer Silence LED flashes amber at the Trouble Flash rate when the Buzzer Silence button is pressed. Any new alarm, supervisory or trouble events will resound the buzzer and will cause the Buzzer Silence LEd to turn off. Acknowledge LED If the panel is configured as a two stage system, the Acknowledge LED flashes amber at the Fast Flash rate while the General Alarm timer is timing.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Menu Button M Use this button to view the Command Menu. Info Button ? Push and hold this button to get detailed information about any displayed item. Signal Silence Button Pressing the Signal Silence button after the panel is in alarm turns ON the Signal Silence LED and de-activates any silenceable indicating circuits. Non-silenceable circuits are unaffected. Signals will re-sound upon any subsequent alarm.
Indicators, Controls and Operations • The buzzer sounds steadily • If fire drill is active, it is cancelled • The Common Alarm LED turns ON • The Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active • The Auto Signal Silence timer, if configured, starts • The Signal Silence Inhibit timer, if configured, starts • All non-disconnected indicating programmed to the input are activated provided that Aux disconnect is not active • Non-disconnected strobes associated with the input are activated • Non-dis
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual • If the panel is not already in General Alarm, additional non-disconnected signals programmed to the new input are activated with the Alert Code (see Output Types on page 36). • If the panel is not already in General Alarm and if the Acknowledge LED is ON steady indicating that the Auto General Alarm timer has been Acknowledged the timer is restarted and the Acknowledge LED is extinguished.
Indicators, Controls and Operations • You will now see displayed the current status of the Positive Alarm Sequence and will be prompted to change status. Pos Alarm disabled Enable? Y • If you wish to change the status press the “enter” key. Note: There will be no notification message advising a change of status • If you do not wish the change the status, press the “cancel” key Input Types The following is a table of input types available for programming.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Input Types Description Waterflow inputs are sampled every second. If 10 samples are in alarm in any given 15 second period, an alarm condition is confirmed and the alarm is processed as for non-verified inputs. Waterflow Alarm The alarm zone status indicator flashes whenever even one sample indicates an alarm condition.
Indicators, Controls and Operations Output Types Output Type Description Signal This output type is for audible devices such as bells and piezo mini-horns. Signals operate in alert (two stage) and/or evacuation rate. Strobe Normal (non-sync): Strobe circuits operate similar to signals except that they are always turned ON continuously (they are not affected by the alert or evacuation rates) if configured as normal. When configured as normal the output circuit does not use any sync protocol.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Evacuation Codes Single stage codes Continuous On 100% of the time Temporal Code 3 of 0.5 second ON, 0.5 second OFF then, 1.5 second pause March Code 0.5 second ON, 0.5 second OFF California Code 5 seconds ON, 10 seconds OFF Two-stage codes: Alert Code 0.5 second ON, 2.5 seconds OFF General Alarm Evacuation code as selected from Figure18 below. Figure 18: Evacuation and Alert Codes CONTINOUS CONTINOUS 0.5s 0.5s 0.5s 0.5s 1.5s 1.5s 0.5s 0.
Indicators, Controls and Operations The following push buttons are used by the shared display: UP/DOWN 2 - scroll through common alarm, supv, trouble and monitor queue - scroll through menu selections when in command mode - moves to next or previous field or digit in command mode - Make selection for example checking/un-checking the selection box - Right key to add items for example Remote LED groups, correlation etc. - Left key to delete items for example led groups etc.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual If the device or circuit returns to normal, the system normal message will be re-displayed. If multiple pre-alarms or alarm verification sequences are active at the same time only the first is displayed. Pressing the INFO button while the pre-alarm or verification message is active will display additional information on the circuit or device as described under queue display mode.
Remote Annunciator Operation Remote Annunciator Operation The FX-350 supports two types on annunciators: conventional LED/switch annunciators and a shared display (LCD) annunciator. Both types are connected to the panel via the RS-485 serial link. Conventional Annunciators (RA-1000 Series) The FX-350 is designed to interface with the RA-1000 series of conventional LED annunciators. The LEDs may be configured to zone status indicators. Each conventional annunciator contains a local alert buzzer.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Dialer Operation The FX-350 Series (models with a D suffix) Fire Control panels are equipped with a built-in dialer. The dialer provides a means to communicate panel status to the remote central monitoring station using two dedicated phone lines.
Appendix B: Reporting Appendix B: Reporting Ademco Contact-ID FX-350 Series Event Codes Description Event Family Qualifier Code Group # Contact # Phone Line #1 trouble detected Trouble New event 1 351 00 000 Phone Line #2 trouble detected Trouble New event 1 352 00 000 Phone Line #1 trouble restored Trouble Restore 3 351 00 000 Phone Line #2 trouble restored Trouble Restore 3 352 00 000 Failure to report to an Account Trouble New event 1 354 Acct # Acct # Report to an Ac
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Security Industries Association SIA-DCS SIA protocol does not define indicating zone troubles, but lists it as Untyped Zone Trouble/Restore.
Appendix C: Specifications Appendix C: Specifications FX-350 Series Fire Control Panel Unfiltered supply Digital signal processor based design, fully configurable from front panel with password protection Power limited / Regulated 24VDC FWR / 1.7A max at 49C Electrical ratings Auxiliary relays AC line voltage Common Alarm/Supv.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Appendix D: Power Supply and Battery Calculations POWER REQUIREMENTS (ALL CURRENTS ARE IN AMPERES) Model Number FX-350-60-R/ Description Qty STANDBY TOTAL STANDBY ALARM TOTAL ALARM Main Panel X 0.200 = 0.370 = Main Panel c/w Dialer X 0.220 = 0.380 = Main Panel c/w 1 RAX332 LED Displays X 0.210 = 0.390 (Note 1) = Main Panel, c/w 1 RAX332 LED Displays and Dialer X 0.230 = 0.
Appendix D: Power Supply and Battery Calculations ... continued on next page Notes: 1. Assumes 25% of Zone LEDS (i.e. 15) are ON during alarm. 2. See specific installation documentation for standby and alarm currents for other annunciators listed in Panel Components and Accessories. Observe maximum auxiliary power supply ratings for lamp test conditions for remote annunciators.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Warranty & Warning Information Warning Please Read Carefully Note to End Users: This equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows: Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system.
Warranty & Warning Information of closed doors; and, smoke and heat detectors may not detect smoke or heat from fires on another level of the residence or building. •Software Most Mircom products contain software. With respect to those products, Mircom does not warranty that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free or that the software will meet any other standard of performance, or that the functions or performance of the software will meet the user’s requirements.
FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Limited Warranty Mircom Technologies Ltd. together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, the “Mircom Group of Companies”) warrants the original purchaser that for a period of two years from the date of manufacture, the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Warranty & Warning Information Out of Warranty Repairs Mircom will at its option repair or replace out-of-warranty products which are returned to its factory according to the following conditions. Anyone returning goods to Mircom must first obtain an authorization number. Mircom will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained. Products which Mircom determines to be repairable will be repaired and returned.
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