Installation Instructions
for the MX938i
Ceiling Mount Multiplex
PIR Intrusion Detector
1.0 Specifications
• Input Power: Connects directly to the Multiplex Bus of the
Control Panel and optionally to an auxiliary
12 VDC source.
• Current Draw:
2-Wire:
LED Off: < 350 µA draw on Mux Bus.
In Alarm; LED On: 2 mA draw on Mux Bus.
4-Wire:
LED Off: < 350 µA draw on Mux Bus.;
0 mA draw on Aux. power.
In Alarm; LED On: < 350 µA draw on Mux Bus;
3 mA draw on Aux. power.
• Standby Power: There is no internal standby battery. Connect
to DC power sources capable of supplying
standby power if primary power fails. For each
hour of standby time needed, 350 µAh are
required.
hours (1400 µAh) minimum are required.
• Coverage: 360° by 60 ft. (18.3 m) diameter coverage
when mounted on 8 to 18 ft. (2.4 to 5.5 m)
high ceilings. Pattern consists of 64 zones
grouped into 16 barriers, with one additional
zone looking straight down from the unit
(sabotage). Each barrier is 30 ft. (9.2 m) long
and 4.4 ft. (1.3 m) wide at 30 ft. (9.2 m).
Choice of two optical modules depending
on ceiling height.
Requirements, the coverage is 360° by 54 ft.
(16.5 m) when mounted 10 to 13 ft. (3.1 m to
4.0 m) using the AR8-13 array and when
mounted from 15 to 18 ft. (4.6 m to 5.5 m)
using the AR13-18 array.
• Sensitivity: Selectable for St andard, Intermediate or High.
• Tamper: A tamper condition is signaled through the
Multiplex Bus and displays at the system
keypads.
• Temperature: The storage and operating temperature
range is -20°F to +120°F (-29°C to +49°C).
For UL Listed Requirements, the
temperature range is +32°F to +120°F (0°C
to 49°C).
• Control Panel
Requirements: DS7400, DS7400X, or DS7400Xi Control
Panel with a DS7430 or DS7436 Multiplex
Expansion Module. DS7400 and DS7400X
require ROM version 1.07 or greater. The
9000 Series Control/Communicators with
D8125MUX Module installed.
• Patents: This device is covered under one or more of
the following U.S. patents: #4,764,755,
#5,268,668, and #5,302,941.
For UL Listed Requirements, four
For UL Listed
2.0 Control Panel Programming
Refer to the multiplex programming section of your Control Panel
Reference Guide for information on programming multiplex zones
for this device.
3.0 Mounting
Avoid
AR8-13
Moisture
Direct or
reflected
sunlight
Walk Test/Alarm
LED Indicator (3)
Cover
Tam per
Ter minal
Strip
Optical Module
with Cutaway to
show Circuit
Board detail
Moving objects
Mounting Outdoors
Hot or cold air
directed onto
sensor
Pets or animals
Module Tabs (2)
Rear Wire
Entrance
Wire
Tie-Downs (2)
Mounting
Slots (4)
Mounting Base
Ter mi nal
Strip
Interface
Pins
Sensitivity
Jumper
Signal
Gain
Jumper
Operation
Jumper
LED
Address
Switches
Top View of Enclosure
with Cover Remo ve d
The mounting surface should be solid and vibration free
(i.e., drop tiles should be secured if the area above the
tiles is used as an air return for HVAC systems).
• Select a location that is most likely to intercept an intruder moving
across the coverage pattern. The recommended mounting height
range is 8 to 18 ft. (2.4 to 5.5 m).
• Remove the cover by turning counterclockwise.
• Remove the base from the enclosure by pressing the two
enclosure release tabs inward while lifting the enclosure away
from the base.
Hint: Slightly rock the enclosure side-to-side during removal,
to overcome the friction caused by base-to-enclosure
terminal pins.
• Route wiring as necessary to the rear of the base and through
the center hole.
Be sure all wiring is unpowered (de-energized) before
routing.
• Securely attach the base. Depending on local regulations, the
base may be directly surface mounted using anchors, mollies
or wing-nuts, or may be mounted to standard four-inch octagonal
and square electrical boxes.
NOTE: The MX938i base will not completely cover a four-inch
square box. Where aesthetics are important, a four-inch
octagonal box is recommended.
Hint: Mounting to removable ceiling tiles is not recommended
unless a sandwich is made of the base, ceiling tile and a
back plate behind the tile. Covers used for four-inch
octagonal and square boxes make a suitable back plate
(when used with bolts and wing nuts, as an example).
• Replace the enclosure on the base.
• Select an Optical Module (AR8-13 or AR13-18).
- For ceilings between 8 and 13 ft. (2.4 m and 4.0 m) from the
floor, use the optical module marked AR8-13. This marking
can be found next to the two optical module tabs. For ceilings
between 13 and 18 ft. (4.0 m and 5.5 m) high, use the optical
module marked AR13-18.
- To replace an optical module, push the optical module tabs
toward the center until the module snaps free of the circuit
board. Holding the new module by the tabs, snap the new
module into place.
Avoid fingerprints on the mirrored surfaces. If the mirrored
surfaces become soiled or otherwise marked, they can
be cleaned using a soft, clean cloth and any commonly
available mild window cleaner.
4.0 Wiring
Only apply power after all connections have been made
and inspected.
• Connect wiring as shown.
MUX
BUS
B+
B-
IN
IN
2134
AUX
POWER
-
+
IN
IN
NOTE: Do not coil excess wiring
inside unit.
• Seal the Wire Entrance using the foam plug provided.
T erminal Descriptions
• 1 (B+) and 2 (B-): Connect to the Multiplex Bus of the control
panel. Use no smaller than #22 AWG (0.8 mm) wire between
the detector and the control panel.
• 3 (+) and 4 (-): Connect to the AUX Power of the control panel.
This connection is only required if LED operation (other than
during the walk test) is required. Use no smaller than #22 AWG
(0.8 mm) wire between the detector and the control panel.
5.0 Configuration Jumpers
Configure the detector using the appropriate Configuration Jumper
settings (refer to the following diagram for jumper locations).
Sensitivity
Jumper
Signal
Gain
Jumper
(located under
the mirror)
LED
Operation
Jumper
Address
5.1 LED Operation Jumper
• ON: Allows the LED to operate when activated by alarm.
• OFF: The LED will not operate on alarm.
If the detector is powered by the MUX Bus only,
the LED is for Walk T est purposes only . Disable
the LED when Walk Testing is complete. To
disable the LED, place the jumper in the OFF
position.If the detector has AUX Power
supplied, the LED operation may be left ON during normal
use.
Switches
On
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Off
5.2 Sensitivity Mode
• Standard Sensitivity: Recommended setting for
maximum false alarm immunity. Tolerates
environment extremes on this setting, but requires the
largest amount of intruder motion to achieve an alarm.
• Intermediate Sensitivity: Recommended setting for
any location where an intruder is expected to cover
only a small portion of the protected area. Tolerates
normal environments on this setting. This setting
will improve your intruder catch performance.
• High Sensitivity: Fast response to intruder signals.
For use in quiet environments where thermal and
illumination transients are not anticipated.
5.3 Signal Gain
High
H
I
S
NOTE: The MX938i permits selection of the signal gain
depending upon the environment to be protected. The
gain select jumper is located under the optical module.
• High Gain: Recommended for large coverage
applications up to 60 ft. (18.3 m) in diameter. The
MX938i is shipped in this setting. If the gain jumper is
missing, it will default to high gain.
• Low Gain: Recommended for applications where the
area to be covered is 40 ft. (12.2 m) or less in diameter
and for applications where the High Gain setting may
Low Gain
HI
LO
be too sensitive for environmental extremes.
NOTE: Setting the MX938i for the LOW Signal Gain setting reduces
the Coverage area to 40 ft. (12.2 m) in diameter.
6.0 Address Switch Settings
• Set the address switch settings (see page 3) before connecting
the MX938i to the multiplex bus.
No two devices may be set to the same address. Having
IMPORTANT
• You can find the Address Switch Settings using the chart on
IMPORTANT
two or more units set to the same address may prevent
fault detection or cause multiplex bus failure.
page 3, or by calculating the decimal number of the address.
O
1234 5 6 78
N
128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary Switch Values (Point 17 shown)
Zone (Point) Addresses 001 through 008 are reserved for
"on board" points on the DS7400(Xi) Series control panels.
Do not set any multiplex devices for Addresses 001008 when using a DS7400(Xi) Series control panel.
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