Mircom FX-3500 Installation And Operation Manual

FX-3500

Fire Alarm Control Panel

LT-1083 Rev.2.1 December 2013

Installation and Operation Manual

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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 .................................................................................................................... 10

2.0 Introduction 11

2.1 The FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel ....................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ........ 11

2.1.1 Optional Items ................................................................................................................ 11

2.2 General Notes ................................................................................................................ 12

2.3 Contact Us ..................................................................................................................... 13

2.3.1 General Inquiries ............................................................................................................ 13

2.3.2 Customer Service ......................................................................... ... ... ........................... 13

2.3.3 Technical Support .. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ........ 13

2.3.4 Website ............................... ................................................................... ........................ 13

3.0 FX-3500 Overview 14

3.1 FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel Models .................................................................... 14

3.2 FX-3500 System Components ............................ ....................................... .................... 15

3.2.1 Devices .......................................................................................................................... 20

4.0 Installation 23

4.1 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Mechanical Installation ............................................ 23

4.2 Installation Tips .............................................................................................................. 24

4.3 Installing Adder Modules ................................................................................................ 24

4.3.1 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ........................................ 28

4.4 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder ........................................................................ 28

4.4.1 Installing the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module .................................................... 30

5.0 Operation 31

5.1 Addressable/Analog Devices ......................................................................................... 31

5.1.1 Supervision of Devices .................................................................................................. 32

5.1.2 Device LEDs .................................................................................................................. 32

5.1.3 Alarm Conditions ....................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... .... 32

5.1.4 Drift Compensation ........................................................................................................ 33

5.1.5 Auto Test ........................................................................................................................ 33

5.2 Configurable Input Types ............................................................................................... 33

Table of Contents

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 .................................................................................................................. 35

5.2.5 Trouble-Only Input ......................................................................................................... 35

5.2.6 Waterflow Alarm Input ............................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .. 36

5.2.7 System Status Correlations ....................... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................................... 36

5.2.8 Audible Walktest ....................... ... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .................. 36

5.2.9 Silent Test .......................................... ... ....................................... ... ............................... 36

5.2.10 Manual Day/Night ........................................................................................................... 37

5.2.11 Auto Day/Night ............................................................................................................... 37

5.2.12 Verified Alarm Input ........................................................................................................ 37

5.3 Output Types .................................................................................................................. 37

5.3.1 Signal Output ................................................................................................................. 38

5.3.2 Strobe Type Settings ...................................................................................................... 38

5.3.3 Relay Output .................................................................................................................. 39

5.4 NAC Circuit Operation ........................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .. 39

5.5 Single Stage Operation .................................................................................................. 40

5.6 Two-Stage Operation ......................................... .... ... ... ... .... ...................................... ... .. 40

5.7 Evacuation Codes .......................................................................................................... 42

5.7.1 Two Stage Alert Code .................................................................................................... 42

5.8 Positive Alarm Sequence ............................................................................................... 42

5.8.1 Enabling or Disabling the Positive Alarm Sequence ...................................................... 43

5.9 Remote Annunciator Operation ....................................... ............. ............. ............. ........ 44

5.9.1 Supervision of annunciators ........................................................................................... 44

5.9.2 RAX-LCD-LITE Shared Display Annunciator ................................................................. 44

5.9.3 RAM-3500-LCD Shared Display Annunciator ........................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .. 44

5.9.4 Conventional Annunciators ............................................................................................ 45

5.9.5 SRM-312 Smart Relay Module ...................................................................................... 45

5.10 Dialer Operation ............................................................................................................. 45

5.10.1 Event Reporting ............................................................................................................. 45

5.10.2 Telephone line supervision ............................................................................................ 45

5.11 Using the Operation Menu from the Control Panel ........................................................ 47

5.11.1 Setting the Time ........... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................................................................ 48

5.11.2 Setting the Password ..................................................................................................... 48

5.11.3 Reports ........................................................................................................................... 49

5.11.4 Clear Logs ...................................................................................................................... 52

5.11.5 Walk Test ....................................................................................................................... 52

5.11.6 Bypass ........................................................................................................................... 53

5.11.7 Auxiliary Disconnect ....................................................................................................... 57

5.11.8 Test Dialer ...................................................................................................................... 57

5.11.9 After Hours ..................................................................................................................... 57

5.11.10 Clear Verify Count .......................................................................................................... 58

5.11.11 Ground Fault Test - Factory Use Only ........................................................................... 58

5.11.12 Positive Alarm Sequence ............................................................................................... 58

Table of Contents

5.11.13 Exit .................................. .................................................................... ........................... 59

6.0 Indication & Controls 60

6.1 Indication and Controls ............. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... . 60

6.2 LCD Display ................................................................................................................... 60

6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons ............................................................................ 61

6.3 Common LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................... 62

6.3.1 Flash Rates .................................................................................................................... 65

7.0 Wiring 66

7.1 Wiring Tables ............................................................................ .... ... ... ........................... 66

7.1.1 Addressable Loop Wiring Maximums ............................................................................ 66

7.1.2 RS-485 Wiring to Annunciators and other Devices ........................................................ 66

7.1.3 NAC and Auxiliary Power Supply Circuits ...................................................................... 66

7.1.4 Input Circuits .................................................................................................................. 67

7.2 Wire Routing .................................................................................................................. 68

7.3 Addressable Loop Wiring ............................................................................................... 69

7.3.1 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4 ....... ....................................... ................. 69

7.3.2 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 6 ....... ....................................... ................. 69

7.3.3 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 7 ....... ....................................... ................. 70

7.4 NAC Circuit Wiring ......................................................................................................... 70

7.4.1 NAC Circuit – Class B or Style Y Wiring ............................................. ... .... ... ... .............. 71

7.4.2 NAC Circuit – Class A or Style Z Wiring ............. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ................................. 71

7.4.3 UL 864 Rev. 9 Addressable Supervised Output Module Wiring ......... ... ....... ... ... ... .... ... . 72

7.4.4 RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator Wiring ......................... ............. ............ ........ 72

7.5 Module and Devices Wiring ........................................................................................... 73

7.5.1 Dialer Wiring ............................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ........ 73

7.5.2 Connecting to a DCS SurGuard Receiver ..................................................................... 74

7.5.3 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Wiring .................................................. 75

7.6 Power Supply Wiring ...................................................................................................... 76

7.6.1 Main Power Supply ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .... 76

7.6.2 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies ................................................................................... 77

7.7 System Checkout ........................................................................................................... 79

7.7.1 Before Turning The Power ON ...................................................................................... 79

7.7.2 Power-up Procedure .... ................................................................................. ................. 79

7.8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 79

7.8.1 Circuit Trouble ........................... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................ 79

7.8.2 Ground Fault .................................................................................................................. 79

7.8.3 Battery Trouble .............................................................................................................. 79

7.8.4 Common Trouble ........................................................................................................... 79

Table of Contents

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 ................................................................................ 86

9.3 FX-3500 Series ULC Listed Compatible Devices .......................................................... 87

9.3.1 ULC Listed Compatible Addressable Devices ............................................................... 87

9.3.2 ULC Listed Two-Wire Smoke Detectors ........................................................................ 90

9.3.3 UL and ULC Listed Supported Non-Synchronous Horn/Strobes ................................... 90

10.0 Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration 91

10.0 COMMAND MENU ......................................................................................................... 91

10.0 COMMAND MENU/ 1. CONFIGURATION MENU ......................................................... 91

10.0 CONFIGURATION MENU/1. PANEL CONFIGURATION ............................................. 91

10.0 PANEL CONFIGURATION/1. FEATURES .................................................................... 91

Note: PANEL CONFIGURATION/2. ADDRESS CFG. ............................................................ 94

Note: PANEL CONFIGURATION/3. DEVICE LABEL .............................................................. 94

Note: PANEL CONFIGURATION/4. USER MESSAGE .......................................................... 95

Note: PANEL CONFIGURATION/5. LANGUAGE ................................................................... 95

11.0 Appendix D - Reporting 96

11.1 Ademco Contact-ID FX-3500 Series Event Codes ....................................................... 96

11.2 Security Industries Association SIA Format Protocol FX-3500 Series Event Codes ..... 97

12.0 Appendix E - Specifications And Features 98

12.1 FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel ................................................................................. 98

12.2 FX-3500 System Module and Annunciator Specifications ........................................... .. 99

13.0 Appendix F - Battery Calculations 100

14.0 Warranty and Warning Information 102

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 .................................................................... 26

Figure 5 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ........................................ 28

Figure 6 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder ........................................................................ 29

Figure 7 FX-3500 Configurator Date and Time Settings ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... . 32

Figure 8 Enabling the Positive Alarm Sequence .. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... . 43

Figure 9 Operation Menu ............................................................................................................ 47

Figure 10 LED Indicators and Control Buttons .............................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... . 60

Figure 11 Numeric Keypad ............................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ........................................................... 61

Figure 12 Wire Routing ................ ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................ 68

Figure 13 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4 .............................. ... ... ... ........................ 69

Figure 14 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 6 .............................. ... ... ... ........................ 69

Figure 15 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 7 .............................. ... ... ... ........................ 70

Figure 16 NAC Circuit – Class B or Style Y Wiring .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... . 71

Figure 17 NAC Circuit – Class A or Style Z Wiring .......... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... . 71

Figure 18 RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator Wiring .......................................................... 72

Figure 19 Wiring the Dialer ............................ ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ................. 73

Figure 20 Connecting an FX-3500 FACP to a DCS Surguard System Receiver ............. .............. 74

Figure 21 Wiring the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ............................................ 75

Figure 22 Main Power Supply Wiring and Connections ...... ... ... .... ... ... ...... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... . 77

Figure 23 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies ................................................................................... 78

List of Tables

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components .. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .. 15

Table 2 Advanced Protocol Detectors ......................................................................................... 20

Table 3 Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules .......................................................................... 20

Table 4 Advanced Protocol Manual Stations .............................................................................. 21

Table 5 Ancillary Modules ......... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ........... 21

Table 6 Bases .............. ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ....................................... .............. 21

Table 7 CLIP Detectors ............................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ........ 22

Table 8 CLIP Modules ................................................................................................................. 22

Table 9 Main Board Connectors and Jumper ............................................................................. 27

Table 10 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Connectors and Jumpers ..................... 28

Table 11 ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder Connectors and Jumpers .................................................... 29

Table 12 UL864 90.23 Table ......................................................................................................... 31

Table 13 Configurable Input Types ............................................................................................... 33

Table 14 Configurable Output Types ............................................................................................ 38

Table 15 Annunciator Address DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................... 44

Table 16 List Bypass Special Characters ..................................................................................... 55

Table 17 Keypad and Cursor buttons descriptions ....................................................................... 61

Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................................... 62

Table 19 Advanced Protocol and CLIP Devices Addressable Loop Wiring Table ........................ 66

Table 20 NAC and Auxiliary Power Circuits Wiring Table ........................................ ................ ..... 66

Table 21 MIX-502MAP(A) Conventional Zone Module Input Circuit Wiring Table ........................ 67

Table 22 Power Supply Electrical Ratings .................................................................................... 76

Table 23 Compatible DACR Receivers .................................... ............................................. ........ 80

Table 24 ULI Advanced Protocol Detectors .................................................................................. 81

Table 25 ULI Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules ................................................................... 81

Table 26 ULI Advanced Protocol Manual Stations ........................................................................ 81

Table 27 ULI Ancillary Modules .................................................................................................... 82

Table 28 ULI Bases .................................. ... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... .............. 82

Table 29 ULI Intelligent Detectors ................................................................................................. 82

Table 30 ULI Intelligent Modules ................................................................................................... 83

Table 31 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors ..................................................................................... 84

Table 32 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes ..................................... ........................................... 86

Table 33 ULC Advanced Protocol Detectors ................................................................................ 87

Table 34 ULC Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules ................... .... ... ... .....................................

Table 35 ULC Advanced Protocol Manual Stations ...................................................................... 87

Table 36 ULC Ancillary Modules ................................................................................................... 88

Table 37 ULC Bases ......... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................... 88

Table 38 ULC Intelligent Detectors ...... .... ... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..... 88

Table 39 ULC Intelligent Modules ..... ... .... ... ... ............................................................................... 88

Table 40 ULC Two-Wire Smoke Detectors .......... ......................................................................... 90

Table 41 Contact-ID Event Codes ................................................................................................ 96

Table 42 SIA-DCS Event Codes . ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ..................................... 97

Table 43 FX-3500 Specifications ................ ... ............................................................................... 98

Table 44 FX-3500 System Modules and Annunciator Specifications ................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .. 99

Table 45 Recommended Batteries ................................................................................................ 101

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). These Communicators should be installed in accordance with this manual; the Canadian / Provincial / Local Electrical Code; and/or the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.2 Industry Canada Notice

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alteration made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the Earth Ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This is necessary both for proper

operation and for protection.

Attention: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but

should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate

1.3 Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the

U.S.A.

Notes: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device

provides an indication. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices

subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

The Label Identification Number for this product is xxx. The zzz represents the REN without a decimal point (e.g., zzz is a REN of z.zz). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

Mircom's FX-3500 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Digital Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

(ULI) for use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel under Standard 864 (Control Units for Fire Protective Signalling Systems). These Communicators comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) performance requirements for UDACTs and should be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 4 (Supervising Station Fire Alarm System). These Communicators should be installed in accordance with this

manual; the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); and/or the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

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 th e format US:XXXXXXXX. 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.

Type of Service

The Communicator is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines. It connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ-11C (or USOC FJ45S). Connection to telephone company provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best serv ice it can. In orde r to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the telephone company to request information from you concerning the equipment which you have connected to your telephone line. Upon request of the telephone company, provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN); both of these items are listed on the equipment label. The sum of all of the REN’s on your telephone lines should be less than five in order to assure proper service from the telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on a given line.

Industry Canada and FCC Notice

If Problems Arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating pr operly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your phone line. In the event repairs are ever needed on the Communicator, they should be performed by Mircom Technologies Ltd. or an authorized representative of Mircom Technologies Ltd. For information contact Mircom Technologies Ltd. at the address and phone numbers shown on the back page of this document.

2.0 Introduction

This document provides information for the successful installation and operation of the FX-

3500.

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 addre ssable 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.

• NAC circuits may be configured as silenceable signal, non-silenceable signal,

silenceable strobes, non-silenceable strobes, or relay outp ut. The audible signal may be Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time.

• Supports sync strobe protocols from major manufacturers.

• Software configuration.

• Two-stage, alarm verification, waterflow retard and positive alarm sequence operations.

• Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, Two-Stage Operation, and

One-Man Walk Test.

• Subsequent Alarm, Supervisory, Monitor and Trouble operation.

• Relay Contacts for Common Alarm, Common Supervisory and Common Tr ouble all

non-disconnectable and Auxiliary Alarm Relay (disconnectable).

• Built-in Dialer Module.

Introduction

2.1.1 Optional Items

• Supports up to 2 RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Modules.

• Semi-flush or surface mountable enclosures for retrofits and new installations.

Note: Installation of the FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm Control panel should be in

accordance with Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, ULC-S524 installation of Fire Alarm System; or National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. Final acceptance subject to the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

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.

Display Points

The FX-3500 LCD display annunciates the status of the system and connected devices. There are up to two (2) RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module Display point s that may be co nfigured to assign LEDs to groups of input s or ou tputs. There are two LEDs for every display point; one single color (yellow) and one dual color (red/yellow).

Wiring Styles

The analog loop can be connected in Class B (Style 4) or Class A (Style 6 or 7) configurations.

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

To ll Free 1-888-660-4655 (North America Only)

Introduction

Local 905-660-4655 Email mail@mircom.com

2.3.2 Customer Service

To ll 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

2.3.3 Technical Support

To ll Free 1-888-MIRCOM5 (North America Only) Local 905-695-3535 Email techsupport@mircom.com

2.3.4 Website

www.mircom.com

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 circ uits (max 1.5

Amps each - 6.0 Amps total).

• Dedicated common alarm, supervisory, trouble, and auxiliary alarm relays.

• Additiona l RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module can be added to provide 96

annunciation points per Adder.

• Additional outputs include connections for a RTI remote trouble indicator, PR-300

Reverse Polarity Module, an RS-485 bus for connection of up to seven RAX-LCD-LITE, RAM-3500-LCDs, SRM-312s and RA-1000 Series annunciators.

• Auxiliary power is available in the form of 24V FWR unfiltered and unsupervised, 24VDC

filtered and regulated, and resettable auxiliary power supply.

FX-3500 Overview

Figure 1 FX-3500 with DOX-1024DSR

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

Visual

Indicator Test

DOX-1024DS White enclosure door

FX-3500 Overview

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.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

FA-300 SERIES REMOTE RELAY

Model Description

FX-3500 Overview

PCS-100

SRM-312W

SRM-312R

Power Supply Interface Board use for powering GS3060 Universal Wireless Alarm Communicator.

Smart Relay Module with White Enclosure. Can support up to 12 relays.

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 Tr ouble LEDs.

RAX-1048TZDS

48 Point adder annunciator display with 48 Trouble LEDs.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

Model Description

JW1

JW5

2 3 4 9 10 11

MGD-32 Graphic Annunciator.

FX-3500 Overview

JW15

8 7 6 14 13 12

RAX-LCD-LITE Remote Annunciator with 4-line LCD Display.

JW1

JW5

2 3 4 9 10 11

AGD-048 Graphic Annunciator Adder Driver Board.

JW15

8 7 6 14 13 12

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.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

Model Description

BB-1002R Red Enclosure for two annunciators.

BB-1003 White Enclosure for three annunciators.

FX-3500 Overview

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.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

Model Description

BB-1012R Red Enclosure for twelve annunciators.

MP-300 End of line resistor plate. 3K9.

FX-3500 Overview

BC-160 External Battery Cabinet.

INX-10A Intelligent NAC Expander Panel.

3.2.1 Devices

The following tables lists all the devices available for the FX-3500.

Table 2 Advanced Protocol Detectors

Advanced Protocol Detectors

MIX-1251AP Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector MIX-1251APA Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector ULC MIX-2251AP Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector MIX-2251APA Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector ULC MIX-2251TAP Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector MIX-2251TAPA Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector ULC MIX-2251TMAP Advanced Protocol Acclimate Detector MIX-2251TMAPA Advanced Protocol Acclimate Detector ULC

FX-3500 Overview

MIX-5251AP Advanced Protocol Heat Detector MIX-5251APA Advanced Protocol Heat Detector ULC MIX-5251HAP Advanced Protocol High Temperature Heat Detector MIX-5251HAPA Advanced Protocol High Temperature Heat Detector ULC MIX-5251RAP Advanced Protocol Rate of Rise Heat Detector MIX-5251RAPA Advanced Protocol Rate of Rise Heat Detector ULC

Table 3 Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

MIX-M500MAP Advanced Protocol Monitor Module MIX-M500MAPA Advanced Protocol Monitor Module ULC MIX-M500RAP Advanced Protocol Relay Control Module MIX-M500RAPA Advanced Protocol Relay Control Module ULC MIX-M500SAP Advanced Protocol Supervised Control Module MIX-M500SAPA Advanced Protocol Supervised Control Module ULC MIX-M501MAP Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module MIX-M501MAPA Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module ULC MIX-M502MAP Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module MIX-M502MAPA Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module ULC

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 St age Single Action Station ULC MS-702APU Addressable Two St age Single Action Station MS-710AP Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station ULC MS-710APU Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station

Table 5 Ancillary Modules

Ancillary Modules

FX-3500 Overview

CR-6 Six Relay Control Module CZ-6 Six Conventional Zone Interface Module IM-10 Ten Input Monitor Module MIX-M500X Fault Isolator Module MIX-M500XA Fault Isolator Module ULC SC-6 Six Supervised Control Module

Table 6 Bases

Bases

B210LP Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base B210LPA Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base ULC B224BI Intelligent Isolator Base B224BIA Intelligent Isolator Base ULC B224RB Intelligent Relay Base B224RBA Intelligent Relay Base ULC B501 Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base B501A Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base ULC DNR Intelligent non-relay photoelectric low-flow duct smoke detector housing

DNRW

DNRA Intelligent Non-relay Photoelectric Low-flow Duct Smoke Detector Housing ULC

Watertight Intelligent Non-relay Photoelectric Low-flow Duct Smoke Detector Housing

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

FX-3500 Overview

MIX-2251TB

MIX-2251TBA

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor c/w 135°F Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor c/w 135°F Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor ULC

MIX-2251TMB Intelligent Low Profile Multi-Criteria Sensor MIX-2251TMBA Intelligent Low Profile Multi-Criteria Sensor ULC MIX-5251B Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor 135°F MIX-5251BA Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor 135°F ULC MIX-5251H Intelligent Low Profile High Temperature Thermal Sensor 190°F MIX-5251HA Intelligent Low Profile High Temperature Thermal Sensor 190°F ULC MIX-5251RB Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. and Rate of Rise Thermal Sensor 135°F MIX-5251RBA Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. and Rate of Rise Thermal Sensor 135°F ULC MIX-7251B Intelligent Low Profile Laser Smoke Detector MIX-7251BA Intelligent Low Profile Laser Smoke Detector ULC

Table 8 CLIP Modules

Intelligent Modules

MIX-500DM Intelligent Dual Monitor Module MIX-500DMA Intelligent Dual Monitor Module ULC MIX-M500M Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module MIX-M500MA Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module ULC MIX-M500R Intelligent Addressable Relay Module MIX-M500RA Intelligent Addressable Relay Module ULC MIX-M500S Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module MIX-M500SA Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module ULC MIX-M501M Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module MIX-M501MA Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module ULC MIX-M502M Intelligent Addressable Interface Module MIX-M502MA Intelligent Addressable Interface Module ULC

4.0 Installation

26.0 "

14.5 "

4.2 "

External Dimensions

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 27.5”

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Mounting Dimensions

12.0 "

1.3 "

Side View

23.5 "

2.1 "

6.0 "

9.5 "

1.3 "

1.7 "

2.0 "

Top View

Figure 2 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Installation Instructions and Dimensions

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.

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 co nnect the Ear th Gro und 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.

4.3 Installing Adder Modules

The FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm panels are shipped pre-assembled with all main components and boards. Adder modules are not preinstalled.

The following items can be installed in the field:

Installation

• ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder

• PR-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module

• PCS-100 Power Supply Interface Board

See the following diagrams for adder module installation locations. For Jumper or DIP Switch settings refer to Table 9 and for Wiring Specifications see 7.1 Wiring Tables.

Installation

Rectifier Bridge

MD-1011 Power Supply Board

ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder

PR-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module

FX-3500 Main Board

TR-063A Transformer

Barrier Terminal Block

Note: The PCS-100 mounts in the same position as the PR-300.

Figure 3 Main Board with all Adder Modules Installed

P13

P10P11P14

JW1

JW2

JW5

JW6

JW10

JW7

Buzzer

JW11

JW12

3 2 1

Installation

Figure 4 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board

Table 9 Main Board Connectors and Jumper

Installation

Connector/

Description

Jumper

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 Configuratio n Connection JW2 Must be ON - Annunciator End of Line JW5 Normally open. Place jumper here and power down (AC and batteries) and power

back to restore Master Password. After reset, remove jumper and leave normally open.

JW6 Normally open to BLOCK remote configuration via modem. Place jumper here to

ALLOW for remote configuration. When jumper is set panel will indicate a trouble.

JW7 On the Main Fire Alarm Module, this jumper must be removed if a PR-300 Polarity

Reversal and City Tie Module is installed.

JW10 Must be in the 1-2 Position (Bottom 2 Pins) - Allows PC Connection through serial port JW11 Place in the 1-2 Position (Bottom 2 Pins) for Serial Port or Place in the 2-3 Positio n

(Top 2 Pins) for Keltron Dialer

JW12 If set will output debug trace in the RS-232 port. Normally should not be used.

Attention: ADVANCED INSTALLER NOTE

Setting JW5 and JW6 at start-up will revert the panel to the default

configuration.

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 prog rammed to tur n OFF when signal silenc e

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.

The Trouble Transmit signal to the PR-300 can be programmed to delay AC power fail 0, 1, 2, or 3 hours if this is the only system trouble.

JW4

Installation

SUPV

POLARITY

REVERSAL

ALARM

POLARITY

REVERSAL

TIE

CITY

+ | - + | - + | -

Mounting hole for #6-32 screws

Reverse pola rity and city tie module PR-300.

Mounted on hex spacer with two screws provided

P1 P2

PR-300

Figure 5 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Table 10 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Connectors and Jumpers

Item Setting

P1 Connect cable to P8 on th e Main Bo ar d of th e FX-3500 JW4 Not used. Keep jumper intact.

Note: If using a PR-300 remember to remove JW7 on the main board. For the location

of JW7 on the main board see Figure 3.

4.4 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder

Mount the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder as shown in Figure 5. The panel can provide up to 350mA of alarm current to the devices on the loop. For device

currents see Appendix F - Battery Calculations on page 100.

Installation

Mounted on hex spacer with four screws provided

ALC-636

A LOOP1

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.

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. Disconnect main and standby power and connect the cable of the second RAX1048TZDS into the open, remaining header of the existing RAX-1048TZDS. The additional LEDs will be available for configuration as LEDs 49 to 96, when the system power is restored.

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