FIREPOWER MXL-IQ User Manual

MXL-IQ

Advanced Life Safety System

• FirePrint™ Application

Specific Fire Detection

• Capacity for up to 240
Intelligent Analog Detectors

• Expandable Up to a Stand
Alone System Capacity of
998 Input and Output Points

• Dynamic Supervision of
Intelligent Devices

• Security Device Monitoring

• Sprinkler Supervision

• Intelligent/Analog Detection
Circuits, Style 6 (Class A) or
Style 4 (Class B)

• Detector Sensitivity Read­out/Printout per NFPA 72
Chapter 7

• Style D (Class A) or Style B
(Class B) Conventional
Initiating Circuits

• Style Z (Class A) or Style Y
(Class B) Notification
Appliance Circuits

• Degrade Mode Operation

• Distributed Processing

• 80 Character Backlit
Alphanumeric Display

• Supervised Remote Printer

• 32 Character Device Custom
Messages

• Multiple Command Stations

• Compare System Software

• Fully Field Programmable
Via Laptop Computer

• Menu Driven Operator
Commands

• Central Architecture

• 800 Event History Logging
With On Line & Off Line
Reports

• User Help Screens

• Multiple Levels of Password
Protection

• One Person Walk Test by
Zone or System

• Automatic Environmental
Compensation for Smoke
Detectors

• Alarm Verification by Device
or Zone

• Logic Controlled Output
Functions

• Time Base Controlled
Output Functions

• Holiday Schedule

• City Tie/Lease Line

• Coded Outputs

• Supervised Serial Annuncia­tor Driver/Input Interface

• Interactive VDT ­Monochrome & Color

• Color Graphics Option

• Complies with NFPA 72

• NEC 760 Power Limited
Circuits (UL 864 Compliant)

• 16 Gauge Steel Enclosure

• Pre-action Releasing and
Deluge (NFPA 13)

• FM Approved for Intrinsi­cally Safe Applications

• FM Approved for Sprinkler
and Deluge Applications

• Pre-alarm Operation

• Halon and SinorixTM Releas­ing Approval (NFPA 12A and
NFPA 2001)

• Intelligent Link to Air Sampling
Detection Systems

• Multi-Language Display

• Intelligent Interface to
Building Management
Systems

• Operates as an Interactive
Peer with Other MXL-IQs,
MXLs or MXLVs in a
LifeLINK Network

• CXL Command Center
Monitoring

• Listed, ULC Listed, FM,
CSFM, NYMEA, and
City of Chicago Approved

• FireFinder Graphics

Description

The MXL-IQ is a microprocessor based advanced Life
Safety system. Its use of unique multiprocessor “Net­work” design along with its ability to utilize both intelli­gent analog and conventional detection devices make it
the most flexible and reliable system in the life safety
field. The MXL-IQ is the system for projects such as
schools, nursing homes, small office buildings, strip
malls, hotels, apartment buildings and dormitories.

MXL-IQ is designed for stand alone or networked special
hazard applications that call for extinguishing agent
releasing (SinorixTM, Halon, Pre-Action Sprinkler or Deluge).
MXL-IQ provides the earliest detection possible via its
intelligent link to air sampling detection systems. It
complies with the requirements of NFPA 72. It is UL 864
and UL 1076 security listed. It is also UL listed for agent
releasing per NFPA 12A and NFPA 13.

CATALOG NUMBER

5054

The basic MXL-IQ control unit consists of the following
subassemblies: SMB-2 Main Control Board; MPS-6 Power
Supply; MKB-4 Annunciator and Keyboard; MSE-3L
Enclosure. Optional modules which can be installed with
the MXL-IQ System include: MPS-12 Power Supply;
MOM-2 or MOM-4 Expansion Card Cage; CRM-4 Control­lable Relay Module; CZM-4 Conventional Zone Module;
CSM-4 Controllable Signal Module; PIM-1 Peripheral
Interface Module; CMI-300 CXL Modem Interface Module;
NIM-1R LifeLINK Network Interface Module; MOD-16
Output Driver; MOI-7 Network Interface; MID-16 Input
Module; MXL-VDT Interactive Video Display Terminal; MXL­G Color Graphic; MXL-GT Color Terminal; a full range of
intelligent/analog detectors and devices (see table 1).

SMB-2 Main Control Board

The function control of the MXL-IQ is contained on the
SMB-2 Main Control Board. The on board 16 bit micro­processor along with nonvolatile EPROM and Flash
memory allow the system to be custom configured to
meet a wide range of customer requirements. The SMB-2
controls operating sequences and monitors input device
identity, detector sensitivity, network communication and
operator commands entered through the MKB-4 Annuncia­tor/Keyboard. The SMB-2 also provides 2 ALD (Analog
Loop Driver) circuits. Each ALD loop can be configured as
Style 4 (Class B) or Style 6 (Class A) and can monitor and
control up to 60 Siemens Fire Safety intelligent input
devices and 60 programmable device output relays.

The SMB-2 is equipped with 2 programmable and
codeable Style Y (Class B) or Style Z (Class A) notification
appliance circuits. Each circuit can activate up to 1.5 amps
of listed audible or visual notification appliances.

Auxiliary relays are provided for external monitoring for
Common System Alarm, and Common System Trouble.

The SMB-2 includes a built-in battery charger and transfer
circuit. The charger is microprocessor controlled and
incorporates a brown out circuit which switches the
system to optional standby batteries during loss or
reduction of the primary source AC. Upon command, the
system is capable of displaying the real time battery
voltage, AC voltage, charge current and other power data
on the MKB-4 Alphanumeric display. It also includes a 1
Amp, 24 VDC, output.

The SMB-2 is fully FIELD PROGRAMMABLE off line using
a laptop computer. Complete system configuration can be
easily uploaded, downloaded or edited using CSGM
custom programming software. Program options include
but are not limited to smoke detector environmental
compensation, Detector Pre-alarm, History Logging,
Output Control by Event; Check and Change Time Based

Control, Detector Sensitivity, Alarm Verification by Device
or Zone, 32 Character Custom Alphanumeric Messages
per device, System Operation Passwords and NAC
Coding. The SMB-2 provides a port for connection of the
programming laptop computer.

MKB-4 Annunciator/Keypad

The MKB-4 mounts on a hinged frame in the MSE-3L
enclosure and provides an 80 character backlit LCD
alphanumeric annunciator which continuously scrolls to
display information concerning system status along with
32 character user defined device messages. When
multiple events occur, the MKB-4 displays the last event
of the highest priority. Additional data can be viewed by
depressing the NEXT key. At any time, the display scroll
can be stopped by depressing the HOLD button.
Switches are provided for acknowledging fire alarms,
supervisories, security conditions, and system troubles.
An individual switch is also provided for silencing the
system notification appliance circuits. A separate switch
is used for resetting the control panel.

A 10 digit numeric keypad is supplied to allow entry of the
user passwords, as well as perform a wide variety of
specific menu driven operation, programming and mainte­nance functions.

A set of 12 user assignable “Function” keys provide single
button access to a variety of system commands. These
switches may be used to perform system operation such
as “Drill,” manual relay control, zone disconnect, etc.

Contained on the MKB-4 annunciator are system status
indicator LED’s which can function even if the main
system microprocessor fails. They provide indication of
Main Power On, Fire Alarm, Security Condition, System
Trouble, Supervisories, System Audibles Active/Silenced
and Partial System Disable.

The MKB-4 Annunciator communicates with the SMB-1
Main Control Board through the system network link.

MKB-4

MPS-6 Power Supply

The MPS-6 is a fully supervised power supply which
provides the system with primary DC power. It is rated at

6.5 Amps and is unfiltered and unregulated. It supplies
the MXL-IQ Control Unit and its expansion modules with
power required for normal operation. The unit incorporates
a resettable circuit breaker on the primary input and
includes a built in AC line filter for surge and noise sup­pression. The MPS-6 mounts in the MXL-IQ enclosure
backbox. (MSE-3L)

SMB-2

MPS-6

MPS-12 Power Supply

The MPS-12 is a fully supervised power supply which
provides the system with primary DC power. It is rated
at 12 Amps. and is unfiltered and unregulated. It supplies
the MXL-IQ Control Unit and their expansion modules
with power required for normal operation. The unit
incorporates a resettable circuit breaker on the primary
input and includes a built-in AC line filter for surge and
noise suppression. The MPS-12 mounts in the MXL
enclosure backbox.

MOM-2 or MOM-4 expansion card cage. It provides four
fully programmable relays. Each relay contains one set of
SPDT contacts rated at 2 Amps 30 VDC/120 VAC resistive.

CRM-4

CZM-4 Conventional Zone Module

The Conventional Zone Module CZM-4 is used with the
MXL-IQ to provide four Class A (Style D) or Class B (Style
B) conventional initiating device circuits. Each circuit can
monitor up to 30 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Fire
Safety two wire photoelectric or ionization smoke detectors
and an unlimited number of normally open contact devices.
Projected Beam Detectors may also be used. The CZM-4
circuits will support the use of detector relay bases, and
remote indicator lamps. Activation of any device on a circuit
will initiate a zone alarm condition resulting in the operation of
programmed functions. The CZM-4 module plugs into one
full slot in the MOM-2 or MOM-4 expansion card cage.

MPS-12

CSM-4 Controllable Signal Module

The Controllable Signal Module CSM-4 provides two fully
supervised, programmable notification appliance circuits.
The CSM-4 supplies two Class B (Style Y) or Class A
(Style Z) type output circuits for the supervision and
control of listed audible or visual notification appliances
such as horns, bells, strobes, etc. Each circuit can provide
up to 1.5 Amps (24 VDC) of current to power notification
appliances. CSM-4 is also used for pre-action or deluge
application as well as for applications that call for municipal
tie or leased line operation. SinorixTM and Halon cylinder
solenoid activation is also controlled by the CSM-4.

CSM-4

CZM-4

CMI-300 CXL/MXL Interface Module

The CMI-300 is an MXL-IQ option module which provides
modem communication between an MXL-IQ and a CXL
system. The CMI-300 plugs into one of the slots on a
MOM-2 or MOM-4 card cage. This interface board trans­lates signals between the MXL-IQ and the CXL and fully
supervises the signals.

CRM-4 Controllable Relay Module

The Controllable Relay Module CRM-4 is designed to
provide auxiliary control of building functions such as door
holder release, elevator capture, smoke control, lock
release, etc. The CRM-4 plugs into one of the slots in the

CMI-300