Specifications

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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. 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 it is processed locally.
5.9.5 SRM-312 Smart Relay Module
• Connects on the RS-485 loop along with other remote annunciators.
• Provides 12 relay contact outputs which actuate according to the first 12 remote LED
groups.
• Relays are bypassed by Auxiliary Bypass
• Supervised as one of the (maximum) seven permitted annunciators.
5.10 Dialer Operation
The FX-3500 is 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. The two
standard protocols for communicating with the central monitoring station are supported by this
panel are as follows.
• SIA Format Protocol
• SIA Contact ID
5.10.1 Event Reporting
Events are reported in a special format depending upon the protocol selected. For a complete
description of the reporting codes see Appendix B on page 94.
5.10.2 Telephone line supervision
The phone lines are supervised for the presence of
• DC voltage.
• dial tone, stuttered dial tone and message waiting tone.
Supervision is carried out every two minutes as follows:
Attention: As per UL864 R9 section 40.3.2.13 the dialer is not to call a number that
is call forwarded.
The automatic telephone line test and trouble report must be sent to the
same supervising station.
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