FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation and Operation Manual For the latest compatability information visit www.mircom.com/deviceguide LT-1083 Rev 2.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Industry Canada and FCC Notice 9 1.1 Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in Canada .................................... 9 1.2 Industry Canada Notice ................................................................................................. 9 1.3 Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the U.S.A. ................................ 9 1.4 FCC Notice ..............................................................................
Table of Contents 4 5.2.1 Alarm Input (Non-Verified) ............................................................................................. 34 5.2.2 Supervisory Inputs ......................................................................................................... 34 5.2.3 Building/Property Safety Input ........................................................................................ 35 5.2.4 Priority Alarm .....................................................................
Table of Contents 5.11.13 Exit ................................................................................................................................. 59 6.0 Indication & Controls 6.1 Indication and Controls .................................................................................................. 60 60 6.2 LCD Display ................................................................................................................... 60 6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons ...
Table of Contents 6 8.0 Appendix A - Compatible Receivers 80 9.0 Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices 81 9.1 FX-3500 Series ULI Listed Compatible Devices ............................................................ 81 9.1.1 ULI Listed Compatible Addressable Devices ................................................................. 81 9.1.2 ULI Listed Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors ....................................................... 84 9.2 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes ....
List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 FX-3500 with DOX-1024DSR ........................................................................................ 14 Figure 2 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Installation Instructions and Dimensions ................. 23 Figure 3 Main Board with all Adder Modules Installed ................................................................. 25 Figure 4 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board ....................................................................
List of Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Table 22 Table 23 Table 24 Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Table 28 Table 29 Table 30 Table 31 Table 32 Table 33 Table 34 Table 35 Table 36 Table 37 Table 38 Table 39 Table 40 Table 41 Table 42 Table 43 Table 44 Table 45 8 FX-3500 System Components .......................................................................
Industry Canada and FCC Notice 1.0 Industry Canada and FCC Notice 1.1 Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in Canada Mircom's FX-3500 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) for use in slave application under Standard ULCS527 (Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems) and ULC-S559 (Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems).
Industry Canada and FCC Notice 1.4 FCC Notice This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the telco transformer of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:1M8AL01BFX3500. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. This equipment is capable of seizing the line. This capability is provided in the hardware.
Introduction 2.0 Introduction This document provides information for the successful installation and operation of the FX3500. 2.1 The FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel Mircom’s FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel provides the following: • Advanced Protocol mode with one or three loops with 159 addressable sensors and 159 addressable modules per loop. • CLIP Device compatible. • Four Power Limited Class B (Style 4) or Class A (Style 6 or 7) NAC circuits.
Introduction 2.2 General Notes 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. The FX-3500 uses Groups extensively to facilitate annunciation of multiple input and output points on the 30 (up to 64) LED display and to facilitate the bypassing of inputs and outputs.
Introduction 2.3 Contact Us For General Inquiries, Customer Service and Technical Support you can contact us Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. E.S.T. 2.3.1 General Inquiries Toll Free 1-888-660-4655 (North America Only) Local 905-660-4655 Email mail@mircom.com 2.3.2 Customer Service Toll Free 1-888-MIRCOM5 (North America Only) Local 905-695-3535 Toll Free Fax 1-888-660-4113 (North America Only) Local Fax 905-660-4113 Email salessupport@mircom.com 2.3.
FX-3500 Overview 3.0 FX-3500 Overview This chapter lists all the possible components of an FX-3500 system. 3.1 FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel Models All FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panels have the following features: • Main Board, Power Supply and Backbox. • Multi-zone fire alarm control panel • MAM-3500 Main Display with 4 x 20 LCD display. • Class A (Style 6 or 7) or Class B (Style 4) analog loop(s). • Four Power Limited Class B (Style 4) or Class A (Style 6 or 7) NAC circuits (max 1.
FX-3500 Overview 3.2 FX-3500 System Components The following table describes the components of the FX-3500. Table 1 FX-3500 System Components Model Description MAM-3500 Main Display DOX-1024DS White enclosure door DOX-1024DSR Red enclosure door ALC-636 636 Point Dual Loop Adder. RAM-3500-LCD Remote Annunciator with 4-line LCD Display. PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module.
FX-3500 Overview Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued) Model Description PCS-100 Power Supply Interface Board use for powering GS3060 Universal Wireless Alarm Communicator. SRM-312W Smart Relay Module with White Enclosure. Can support up to 12 relays. SRM-312R Smart Relay Module with Red Enclosure. Can support up to 12 relays. RAM-1016TZDS 16 Point Annunciator Chassis with 16 Trouble LEDs. RAM-1032TZDS 32 point Remote Annunciator with 32 Trouble LEDs.
FX-3500 Overview Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued) JW5 JW1 MGD-32 Graphic Annunciator. RAX-LCD-LITE Remote Annunciator with 4-line LCD Display. AGD-048 Graphic Annunciator Adder Driver Board. RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator, Buzzer and LED. BB-1001 White Enclosure for one annunciator. BB-1001R Red Enclosure for one annunciator. BB-1002 Enclosure for two annunciators.
FX-3500 Overview Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued) 18 Model Description BB-1002R Red Enclosure for two annunciators. BB-1003 White Enclosure for three annunciators. BB-1003R Red Enclosure for three annunciators. BB-1008 Enclosure for eight annunciators. BB-1008R Red Enclosure for eight annunciators. BB-1012 Enclosure for twelve annunciators.
FX-3500 Overview Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued) Model Description BB-1012R Red Enclosure for twelve annunciators. MP-300 End of line resistor plate. 3K9. BC-160 External Battery Cabinet. INX-10A Intelligent NAC Expander Panel.
FX-3500 Overview 3.2.1 Devices The following tables lists all the devices available for the FX-3500.
FX-3500 Overview Table 4 Advanced Protocol Manual Stations Advanced Protocol Manual Stations MS-401AP Addressable Single Stage Manual Station ULC MS-402AP Addressable Two Stage Manual Station ULC MS-701AP Addressable Single Stage Single Action Station ULC MS-701APU Addressable Single Stage Single Action Station MS-702AP Addressable Two Stage Single Action Station ULC MS-702APU Addressable Two Stage Single Action Station MS-710AP Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station ULC MS-710APU Add
FX-3500 Overview Table 7 CLIP Detectors Intelligent Detectors MIX-1251B Intelligent Low Profile Ionization Smoke Sensor MIX-1251BA Intelligent Low Profile Ionization Smoke Sensor ULC MIX-2251B Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor MIX-2251BA Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor ULC MIX-2251TB Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor c/w 135°F Fixed Temp.
Installation 4.0 Installation This chapter describes the installation of the FX-3500. 4.1 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Mechanical Installation The BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR are suitable for flush or surface mounting, and have a built-in trim ring. Dimensions of Enclosure (minus built in trim ring) 14.5” x 4.2” x 26” Distance between horizontal mounting screws 12” Distance between vertical mounting screws 23.5” Complete Dimensions of Enclosures 16.3” x 5.5” x 27.
Installation 4.2 Installation Tips 1. Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure. For easy identification and neatness use a wire tie to group wires. ! 4.3 2. Be sure to connect a solid Earth Ground (from building system ground / to a cold water pipe) to the Chassis Earth Ground Mounting Lug, and to connect the Earth Ground Wire Lugs from the Main Chassis to the ground screw on the Backbox. Attention: DO NOT install cable through bottom of the box. This space is reserved for Batteries.
Installation TR-063A Transformer Barrier Terminal Block FX-3500 Main Board Rectifier Bridge ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder MD-1011 Power Supply Board PR-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module Note: The PCS-100 mounts in the same position as the PR-300.
Installation P9 3 2 1 JW11 P4 P5 3 2 1 P13 JW10 JW1 JW2 Buzzer JW12 JW5 JW6 P3 P2 JW7 P14 Figure 4 26 P8 P11 P10 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board
Installation Table 9 Main Board Connectors and Jumper Connector/ Jumper Description P2 To Power Supply P3 To Power Supply P4 Ribbon Cable connects to P4 of MAM-3500 P5 To PC Configurator P8 To PR-300 P9 To Printer P10 To ALC-636 Loop Adder P11 Factory Use Only P13 USB Port P14 Future Use JW1 Must be ON - Allows Configuration Connection JW2 Must be ON - Annunciator End of Line JW5 Normally open.
Installation 4.3.1 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Mount the PR-300 as shown in Figure 5. The Alarm Transmit signal to the PR-300 can be programmed to turn OFF when signal silence is active. This allows the City Tie Box to be manually reset. On subsequent alarms the silenceable signals will resound and the City Tie Box will be retriggered.
Installation A LOOP1 B - + - + ALC-636 Mounted on hex spacer with four screws provided Figure 6 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder Table 11 ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder Connectors and Jumpers Item Setting P1 Connect cable to P10 on the Main Board of the FX-3500.
Installation 4.4.1 Installing the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module The FX-3500 can add a maximum of two RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module. No jumpers or other physical configuration steps are required to install the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Modules. To Install the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module 1. Remove the blank cover plate from the front door and install the RAX-1048TZDS with the clear cover in the opening with the hardware provided. 2.
Operation 5.0 Operation This chapter describes the operational capabilities of the FX-3500. Table 12 UL864 90.23 Table NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES This product incorporates field-programmable software.
Operation 5.1.1 Supervision of Devices The loop interface software continuously supervises the devices on its loop against those found during configuration for the following conditions: • Device missing. • Unconfigured device responding. • Two or more devices responding to the same address. • Wrong device type. A communication or addressing error on a device is reported as a trouble on the associated zone LED as configured. The detectors may be configured as non-verified or verified alarm inputs.
Operation For further information refer to the device Installation Instructions and other documentation provided with the addressable devices, bases, and isolators. 5.1.4 Drift Compensation Drift Compensation is built into AP devices and CLIP devices Models MIX-2251TMB and MIX7251B, and is not performed by the panel. Drift Compensation is not provided for other CLIP devices. Drift compensation automatically adjusts for gradually increasing effects of dust and other accumulations of dirt in the detectors.
Operation Table 13 Configurable Input Types (Continued) As listed in Configurator Input Type Acknowledge Alarm General Device Types Description Detectors located in Dual Mini Modules Mini Monitor Module Section number Monitor Module Zone Module Ack GA 5.2.7 X Audible Walktest Audible Walktest 5.2.8 X Silent Test Silent Test 5.2.9 X Manual Day/Night Manual Day/Night X Auto Day/Night Auto Day/Night X Auxiliary Reset Auxiliary Reset 5.2.7 Verified Alarm Verified Alm 5.2.12 X X 5.
Operation • Restoring the non-latching supervisory input returns all outputs correlated to the input, that are not correlated to another active input, to normal. • Zone display indicators update announcing the input is no longer active and removes the message from the shared display common queue. • If there are no other active supervisory inputs the common supervisory condition will be restored.
Operation • i May also be programmed to relay, signal, and strobe outputs. Note: Trouble conditions initiated as a result of a trouble-only input activating is separate from the circuit or device supervision trouble. 5.2.6 Waterflow Alarm Input Waterflow inputs are sampled every second. 10 samples in alarm in any given 15 second period confirms the alarm condition. Therefore from a continuous input activation the alarm will be processed within 10s.
Operation 5.2.10 Manual Day/Night Configures (mini) monitor modules for manual day/night alarm thresholds. For more information on alarm thresholds see 5.1.3 Alarm Conditions. 5.2.11 Auto Day/Night Configures (mini) monitor modules for auto day/night alarm thresholds. For more information on alarm thresholds see 5.1.3 Alarm Conditions. 5.2.12 Verified Alarm Input Un-bypassed verified alarm inputs entering into alarm are verified over a period of time to determine if the alarm condition is valid.
Operation Table 14 Configurable Output Types Device Types Description located in Section number Relay Output Module Supv Output Module Output Type As listed in Configurator Relay Relay 5.3.3 X X Signal Signal 5.3.1 X X Strobe Strobe 5.3.2 X X Additional Operation Features • When using CLIP devices once the FACP activates the sensor LED, an attached Relay/ Sounder base and any Remote Devices wired to the base are also activated.
Operation 5.3.3 Relay Output Un-bypassed relay outputs are activated if any un-bypassed input circuit or common system status which has been programmed to it is active. If the relay is configured as silenceable it is inhibited when common auxiliary disconnect is active. Relays also turned off if they are bypassed or if all inputs and system status correlated to the Relay Output are restored or bypassed. 5.
Operation 5.5 Single Stage Operation In a single stage system, all alarm inputs are treated in a similar manner. Alarm inputs include any of the following: • Non-verified alarm • Verified alarm • Waterflow alarm • Sprinkler alarm Any of the above alarm inputs activating when the panel is not already in alarm cause the following: • The buzzer sounds steady. • Cancels active fire drill. • Common Alarm LED turns ON. • Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active.
Operation • Cancels active fire drill. • Common Alarm LED turns ON. • Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active. • The Auto Signal Silence timer activates (if configured). • The Signal Silence Inhibit timer activates (if configured). • If Aux disconnect is not active, activates all non-disconnected indicating circuits programmed to the input. If the alarm is a Second Stage alarm, the following occurs: • Activates non-disconnected strobes associated with the input.
Operation 5.7 Evacuation Codes The following Evacuation codes can be configured for the FX-3500 FACP. Continuous On 100% of the time. Temporal Code 0.5 second on and 0.5 second off repeated 3 times 1.5s pause March Code 0.5 second on 0.5 second off. California Code 5 seconds on 10 seconds off. 5.7.1 Two Stage Alert Code When configured for Two Stage operation, the FX-3500 FACP uses a pre-configured Alert code that sounds prior to the evacuation code. Alert Code 5.8 0.5 second on, 2.
Operation If at any time during the Positive Alarm Sequence a second alarm (PAS or otherwise) is actuated or the given time limits expire, the fire alarm will go into evacuation mode and the following occurs: • Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active. • The Auto Signal Silence timer activates (if configured). • The Signal Silence Inhibit timer activates (if configured). • If Aux disconnect is not active, activates all non-disconnected indicating circuits programmed to the input.
Operation 5.9 Remote Annunciator Operation The FX-3500 System supports the following types of annunciators • RAX-LCD-LITE shared display annunciator. • RAM-3500-LCD shared display annunciator. • Conventional LED/switch annunciators. Both types of annunciators are connected to the panel via the RS-485 serial link. The maximum number of annunciators is seven (7). Configuration of the annunciators is done via the software configurator.
Operation • Contains a local alert buzzer. • Under normal operation the alert buzzer is controlled by the system and operates in an identical manner as the one in the main panel. • If communication fails the buzzer is processed locally. 5.9.4 Conventional Annunciators The FX-3500 System 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.
Operation 1. DC voltage is supervised and if it is detected the dial tone is monitored. 2. If the phone lines are equipped with a house phone with proper connection and is in use the supervision is suspended until the house phone is ON-HOOK again. 3. If there is an event to be reported in the dialer queue and the house phone is in use the dialer tries the second line to report the event. 4. if that line’s house phone is also in use the dialer seizes the line.
Operation 5.11 Using the Operation Menu from the Control Panel Operations of the FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel can be managed via the Operation Menu on the LCD Shared Display. Accessing the menus is done via the Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons. For a complete description of how to use the Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons see Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons on page 61.
Operation 5.11.1 Setting the Time Date : Oct 08, 2005 Time : 10:00 PM Sets the current date and time for the panel. Use the ‘#’ key to move the cursor forward and the UP and DOWN key to change the date/time parameters. 5.11.2 Setting the Password Sets the password for all three access levels. The minimum number of digits for a password is 4. For changing a specific level of password the password required is the equivalent level or higher level.
Operation 5.11.3 Reports Overview Reports can be generated in command mode from the reports menu. Reports can be displayed in a special format on the shared display for the following items: Report Menu 1. Alarm Log 2. Event Log 3. Current levels 4. Verif Counts 5. Maint Report 6. A/P Report 1.
Operation 3. Current level The current levels report displays device information for each of all eligible devices on the target loop (specified by user) or on all eligible devices on all loops if user specifies target loop as '0'. Eligible devices will be those present in the configuration and also detected as present on the real loops. Browsing through target address can be done using Up/Down keys. User can indicate the device address to start with, but only if he indicated loop number as 1, 2, or 3.
Operation 5. Maintenance report The maintenance report displays all smoke sensors on the specified loop or loops detected as dirty (% alarm > 75). The percent of alarm rises as the detector gets dirty. A trouble occurs once the percentage reaches 75%. The report shows the device address, percentage dirty, device type, and programmed message in the following format: Enter the loop number of the desired device and press the Enter button.
Operation subaddress, “Parm#” indicates parameter number from the current subaddress, and “Val#” indicates the paramter value. Crt. 1 2 3 S/A Parm# Val 000 01 002 000 02 034 000 02 003 5.11.4 Clear Logs Clears the logs stored in the flash memory. Use the UP and DOWN cursor keys to the desired log to be cleared and press the Enter button. 6HOHFW /RJ $ODUP /RJ *HQHUDO /RJ $OO /RJV A message prompts for confirmation.
Operation Select Test Type 1. Audible Test 2. Silent Test The following message will show the walk test initializing. Initializing Walk test ... While the walk-test is active the following message is displayed on the screen: --Walk test Active -Alarm :nnn Trbs :mmm where nnn and mmm are continuously updated counts of the number of alarms and troubles which have been recorded during the test (alarms includes all input circuit types tested).
Operation Dev Loop # & Addr Loop :__ DevAddr :___ If the device is not bypassed the user is prompted to bypass the circuit. Device not bypassed Bypass ?Y/N After the confirmation, the device is bypassed and the message appears that the device is bypassed. Device /circuit Bypassed If the device is already bypassed the user is prompted to un-bypass the circuit.
Operation Group Unbypassed 3. Loop The whole loop either conventional or addressable can be bypassed using this option. The user is prompted to enter the loop number to be bypassed. Loop number Loop :__ If the loop is not already bypassed the user is then prompted to bypass the loop. Loop 0 not bypassed Bypass ?Y/N After the confirmation, the loop is bypassed and a bypass confirmation message displays. Loop Bypassed If the loop is already bypassed, the user is prompted to un-bypass the loop.
Operation The message displayed if the current address carries no device is as follows: The following message is displayed to bypass. If the device is already bypassed the message is as follows. If the exclamation is not used, then there will be individual confirmation. At the end of the bypass operation or if the exclamation is used, the message displays: 5. List Unbypass A list of devices can be bypassed using this option. The user is prompted to enter the loop number to be unbypassed.
Operation At the end of the un-bypass operation or if the exclamation is used, the message displays: 5.11.7 Auxiliary Disconnect The auxiliary disconnect operation is performed by the following the steps below. If the auxiliary relays are connected the user is prompted to disconnect the relays. Aux relays connected Disconnect ?Y/N After the confirmation the auxiliary relays are disconnected and the information message is displayed that the auxiliary relays are disconnected.
Operation Select mode 1. Daytime 2. Night time After the user selection and information message is displayed that the daytime nighttime mode is updated. Day/night mode updated 5.11.10 Clear Verify Count This operation is used to clear all the verification counts accumulated during the alarm verification process.
Operation 5.11.13 Exit Exits to the main command menu.
Indication & Controls 6.0 Indication & Controls This chapter describes the LED indicators and controls of the FX-3500. 6.1 Indication and Controls FX-3500 Display Panel is equipped with the following • 12 Control buttons with associated LEDs • 16 button Numeric Keypad with Cursor buttons • 6 Hazard Zones with 2 LEDs (red and yellow) each Figure 10 displays the LED indicators and the control button on the FX-3500 main board.
Indication & Controls Use the cursor buttons on the Numeric Keypad for menu selection and control. For more information see 6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons on page 61. 6.2.
Indication & Controls 6.3 Common LED Indicators and Control Buttons For complete descriptions of all LED indicators and control buttons see the following table. Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons AC On Indicator Illuminates steady green when the main AC power is within acceptable levels. The LED turns off when the level falls below the power-fail threshold and the panel is switched to standby (battery) power.
Indication & Controls Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued) LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons Trouble Queue Button and Indicator Flashes yellow when any trouble condition is detected on the panel. The buzzer sounds at the slow rate. Pressing the Trouble Queue button allows the user to cycle through and review a list of active Troubles from oldest to most recent. Once all troubles in the queue have been reviewed the LED will illuminate steady.
Indication & Controls Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued) LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel Button and Indicator Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel LED and Indicator are active only when the Panel is configured for PAS. Flashes yellow at the Fast Flash Rate as the Auto General Alarm Timer is timing.
Indication & Controls Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued) LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons Auxiliary Disconnect Button and Indicator Activating the Auxiliary Disconnect button activates the Auxiliary Disconnect function. The Auxiliary Alarm Relay is always disconnected with this button. The Common Alarm Relay, the Common Supervisory relay and all correlated alarm relays may be disconnected as selected through configuration.
Wiring 7.0 Wiring This chapter describes the proper field wiring for the FX-3500. 7.1 Wiring Tables 7.1.1 Addressable Loop Wiring Maximums Advanced Protocol and CLIP Devices • Maximum Loop Current = 350 mA • Maximum Loop Resistance = 40 ohms • Maximum Loop Capacitance = 0.
Wiring Table 20 NAC and Auxiliary Power Circuits Wiring Table TOTAL SIGNAL LOAD MAXIMUM WIRING RUN TO LAST DEVICE (ELR) 18AWG 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG MAX. LOOP RESISTANCE 1.20 118 36 185 56 300 91 425 129 1.5 1.50 94 29 150 46 240 73 343 105 1.2 1.70 78 24 125 38 200 61 285 87 1.0 i Notes: Main Board NAC Circuits are rated for of 1.5 Amperes each. Maximum Voltage Drop Should Not Exceed 1.67 Volts 7.1.
Wiring 7.2 i Wire Routing Notes: All external connections are power limited except for the AC connections to the transformer. Transformer connections must be routed separately from all other external connections using their own conduit. All power limited wiring shall be routed through the remaining knockouts.
Wiring 7.3 Addressable Loop Wiring 7.3.1 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4 ION SMOKE DETECTOR M PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR OUTPUT MODULE PULL STATION HEAT DETECTOR A LOOP1 B - +- + M CLASS B WIRING Figure 13 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4 7.3.
Wiring 7.3.3 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 7 ION SMOKE DETECTOR M PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR I HEAT DETECTOR M I Figure 15 7.4 I I I ISOLATOR I I I A LOOP1 B - +- + I OUTPUT MODULE Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 7 NAC Circuit Wiring The FX-3500 supports up to 4 NAC circuits that can be wired as either: • Class B (Style Y) • Class A (Style Z) To supervise each Class B NAC circuit, use a 3.9K End-of-Line resistor. Each NAC circuit provides up to 1.
Wiring 7.4.1 NAC Circuit – Class B or Style Y Wiring STYLE Y WIRING NAC CIRCUIT - 1 ++ - NAC CIRCUITS #2, #3 AND #4 ARE NOT SHOWN. WIRE AS SHOWN ABOVE. NAC1 BELL Figure 16 STROBE HORN EOL-392 NAC Circuit – Class B or Style Y Wiring 7.4.2 NAC Circuit – Class A or Style Z Wiring STYLE Z WIRING NAC CIRCUIT 1 ++ - NAC1 NAC CIRCUITS #2, #3 AND #4 ARE NOT SHOWN. WIRE AS SHOWN ABOVE.
Wiring 7.4.3 UL 864 Rev. 9 Addressable Supervised Output Module Wiring As per UL864 Rev.9 51.4.3, ensure that a single break, ground or wire-to-wire fault on the installation conductors of a signalling circuit for use with addressable notification appliances or modules shall not affect the operation of more than one notification zone. Exception: Riser conductors installed in accordance with the survivability from attack by fire requirements in National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72. 7.4.
Wiring 7.5 Module and Devices Wiring 7.5.1 Dialer Wiring Wire the Dialer to the Public Telephone Switch and premises Telephone as shown in Figure 19. For information on Compatible DACR Receivers see Chapter 8.0 Appendix A - Compatible Receivers.
Wiring 7.5.2 Connecting to a DCS SurGuard Receiver A typical connection is shown in Figure 20. For information on Compatible DACR Receivers see Chapter 8.0 Appendix A - Compatible Receivers.
Wiring 7.5.3 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Wiring Wire the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module successfully as shown in Figure 21. • Plug PR-300 ribbon cable P1 into connector P8 on the Main Fire Alarm Board. • Remove jumper plug from JW7 on the Main Fire Alarm Board. • Power Limited cable type FPL, FPLR or FPLP must be used.
Wiring 7.6 Power Supply Wiring 7.6.1 Main Power Supply Wiring Wire the Power Supply as shown in Figure 22 and adhere to the following: • Ensure that the AC supply is disconnected before wiring the power to the panel. • Wire the AC power to the AC wiring terminals as shown in Figure 22 using the proper wire gauge with 600 volt insulation and proper over current circuit protection that complies with local codes.
Wiring Blue White/Blue Stripe Red Black Brown FX-3500 Main Board 240VAC 50Hz 120VAC 60Hz Ribbon Cable N Ground Green Red Black Power Connector + P3 P2 P2 – BRIDGE MD-1011 Power Supply Board P4 P5 P6 RED BLACK BLACK - + BATTERY Figure 22 - + BATTERY Main Power Supply Wiring and Connections 7.6.2 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies Aux 2 Resettable Auxiliary Power (supervised, regulated) The AUX 2 resettable auxiliary power supply is supervised for shorts.
Wiring This filtered circuit is supervised for shorts. A short will: • Disconnect the power until the “RESET” button is pressed. • Generate a trouble signal The circuit must be supervised for opens utilizing the End of Line Relay Model EOLR-1A as shown in Figure 15. This supply is rated at 24VDC regulated/500mA max/1V voltage drop maximum. Unfiltered Supply (unsupervised, unregulated) This unregulated supply is not supervised.
Wiring 7.7 System Checkout The following are the recommended steps before and during the powering up of the FX-3500. 7.7.1 Before Turning The Power ON 1. To prevent sparking, DO NOT connect the batteries first. Connecting the batteries is only to be done after the system has been powered from the main AC Supply. 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.
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9.0 Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices 9.1 FX-3500 Series ULI Listed Compatible Devices 9.1.
Table 27 ULI Ancillary Modules Ancillary Modules CR-6 Six Relay Control Module CZ-6 Six Conventional Zone Interface Module IM-10 Ten Input Monitor Module M500X Fault Isolator Module SC-6 Six Supervised Control Module Table 28 ULI Bases Bases B210LP Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base B224BI Intelligent Isolator Base B224RB Intelligent Relay Base B501 Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base B501BH Intelligent Sounder Base B501BHT Intelligent Temporal Tone Sounder Base DNR Intelligent non-r
Table 30 ULI Intelligent Modules Intelligent Modules MIX-500DM Intelligent Dual Monitor Module MIX-M500M Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module MIX-M500R Intelligent Addressable Relay Module MIX-M500S Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module MIX-M501M Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module MIX-M502M Intelligent Addressable Interface Module 83
9.1.2 ULI Listed Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors i Notes: Detectors of different models are not to be mixed in a circuit. When using two-wire smoke detectors a zone module is required. Table 31 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors Make Model / Base Compatibility Identifier Head/Base Rated Standby Current (mA) Maximum # of devices per circuit MPD-65P 0.13 21 55000-325 55000-325 0.13 21 55000-326 55000-326 0.13 21 55000-327 55000-327 0.13 21 55000-328 55000-328 0.
Table 31 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors (Continued) Make Model / Base Compatibility Identifier Head/Base Rated Standby Current (mA) Maximum # of devices per circuit 429CT / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U) S10A-S00 0.1 30 711U-UT / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U) S10A-S00 0.1 30 713-5U / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U) S10A-S00 0.1 30 713-6U / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U) S10A-S00 0.1 30 721U / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U) S10A-S00 0.1 30 721UT / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U) S10A-S00 0.
Table 31 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors (Continued) Make Model / Base Compatibility Identifier Head/Base Rated Standby Current (mA) Maximum # of devices per circuit A-A 0.1 30 2WT-B c/w base 9.2 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes Table 32 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes Brand Strobe Model Mircom FHS-240-110 7 MRA-HS3-24WW 16 SpectrAlert P2R 22 Wheelock NS-24 MCW-FW 17 Secutron i 86 Maximum # of devices per circuit Note: The FX-3500 supports “Regulated 24FWR” devices.
9.3 FX-3500 Series ULC Listed Compatible Devices 9.3.
Table 36 ULC Ancillary Modules Ancillary Modules CR-6A Six Relay Control Module CZ-6A Six Conventional Zone Interface Module ULC IM-10A Ten Input Monitor Module ULC M500XA Fault Isolator Module ULC SC-6A Six Supervised Control Module ULC Table 37 ULC Bases Bases B210LPA Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base ULC B224BIA Intelligent Isolator Base ULC B224RBA Intelligent Relay Base ULC B501A Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base ULC B501BHA Intelligent Sounder Base ULC B501BHTA Intelligent Tem
Table 39 ULC Intelligent Modules (Continued) Intelligent Modules MIX-M501MA Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module ULC MIX-M502MA Intelligent Addressable Interface Module ULC 89
9.3.2 ULC Listed Two-Wire Smoke Detectors i Notes: Detectors of different models are not to be mixed in a circuit. When using two-wire smoke detectors a zone module is required.
10.0 Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration COMMAND MENU The command menu is the first menu displayed for command mode. The command menu is divided into four main sub menu categories, the configuration allows full front panel configuration of the system and the operation menu performs certain operations which may not be possible using the common control switches and indicators on the front panel. -- Command menu -1. Configuration 2. Auto config. 3. Operation COMMAND MENU/ 1.
front panel. Panel Configuration/Features/Auxiliary disconnect, disconnects alarm and supervisory relay Aux Dis Alm&Sv [ ] Enabled If enabled the auxiliary disconnect operation, disconnects alarm and supervisory relays disabled the auxiliary disconnect operation has no affect on the alarm and supervisory relays. Default is disabled. Panel Configuration/Features/Signal silence inhibit timer Sig.sil. inh.
Default is disabled Panel Configuration/Features/Signal silence isolator Sig. isolators [ ] Enabled This feature makes the system aware that the isolators are present on the main panel powered output circuits if enabled. Default is disabled. Panel Configuration/Features/Strobe types Strobes type [x] Normal [ ] System Sensor [ ] Mircom [ ] Wheelock Select the strobe manufacturer for synchronous strobes.
This feature configures all addressable loops as Class A if enabled. Panel Configuration/Features/Auto after hours Auto afthrs. [ ] Enabled This feature allows the daytime/nighttime mode to be set automatically if enabled. Panel Configuration/Features/General alarm timer Gen.
Add label? Y (N) User types the new label using keys. Press the “#” key to move cursor to the left, press the “*” key to move cursor to the right: Enter new tag... ______ PANEL CONFIGURATION/4. USER MESSAGE Allows you to edit (change) the FACP Front Panel Message, i.e. “Welcome to Mircom”. PANEL CONFIGURATION/5. LANGUAGE Allows you to select the language of the LCD display. English is the default.
11.0 Appendix D - Reporting 11.
11.2 Security Industries Association SIA Format Protocol FX-3500 Series Event Codes SIA Format Protocol does not define indicating zone troubles, but lists it as Untyped Zone Trouble/Restore.
12.0 Appendix E - Specifications And Features 12.1 FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel Table 43 lists specifications for the FX-3500 panel: Table 43 FX-3500 Specifications FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel General Digital signal processor based design, fully configurable from front panel with password protection Electrical ratings AC line voltage 120VAC 60Hz/240VAC 50Hz, 10A slow blow fuse on secondary of transformer Power rating 29VAC 10A maximum (secondary of transformer) supply 120VAC 60Hz 3.
Table 43 FX-3500 Specifications (Continued) FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel Aux supply 2 Power limited / 24VDC regulated / 300mA max Unfiltered supply Power limited / 24V FWR special application / 1.7A max at 49C List of Compatible Devices: RAM-1016TZDS, RAM-1032TZDS, RAM-3500-LCD, RAX-LCD-LITE Auxiliary relays Common Alarm/ Supv./Trouble/ Auxiliary Alarm RS-485 port For remote annunciators. Terminals are labelled “RS-485”.
13.0 Appendix F - Battery Calculations IMPORTANT NOTICE The main AC branch circuit connection for Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without provision of any disconnect devices. Use #12 AWG wire with 600-volt insulation and proper over-current circuit protection that complies with the local codes. For specifications see Appendix C Specifications And Features on page 98.
MIXM501DMAP(A) Advanced Protocol Dual Input Mini Monitor Module (ULC) X MIX-M501MAP(A) Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module (ULC) X .0004 = .0020 = MIX-M502MAP(A) Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module (ULC) X .0004 = .0052 = B501BH(A) Intelligent Sounder Base (ULC) X .001 = .015 = B501BHT(A) Intelligent Temporal Tone Sounder Base (ULC) X .001 = .015 = INX-10A Main Chassis (10 Amp) X 0.0045 = 0.
14.0 Warranty and Warning Information Warning Please Read Carefully i 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.
Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include metal objects placed on or near the radio path or deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal interference. System Users A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to permanent or temporary physical disability, inability to reach the device in time, or unfamiliarity with the correct operation.
Telephone Lines If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms, they may be out of service or busy for certain periods of time. Also the telephone lines may be compromised by such things as criminal tampering, local construction, storms or earthquakes. Insufficient Time There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended, yet the occupants will not be protected from the emergency due to their inability to respond to the warnings in a timely manner.
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. During the warranty period, Mircom shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective product upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labor and materials.
Disclaimer of Warranties This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied (including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) And of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Mircom neither assumes nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product.
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