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MX8000-3EX Installation and Operation Guide
• When using the 685, CAPS, or CP-220 automation protocol, a limit applies to the number of line cards
that should be used for proper processing by most automation systems.
– The following examples apply when NOT using Virtual Receiver/Line numbers while using 685,
CAPS, or CP-220 automation protocols and are currently supported by most automation systems.
685 OR CAPS MODES - The example below allows up to 3 MX8000-LC3 cards giving 8 usable lines:
For MX8000-LC3
Line Number
MX8000-LC3 (Y = used)
Device Slot
Alarms Report as Lines:
Line Faults as Line:
• • • • Cards in slot 4 or higher may not be supported by your automation system when using 685, CAPS, or
Notes:
CP-220 automation protocol.
• Cards in slot 4 or higher cannot report alarms or line troubles correctly when ADEMCO 685 or CAPS
automation protocol is chosen.
• Line 9 in slot 3 may not be used when using 685, CAPS, or CP-220.
CP-220 MODE - The example below allows up to 5 MX8000-LC3 cards giving 15 usable lines:
For MX8000-LC3
Line Number
MX8000-LC3 (Y = used)
Device Slot
Alarms Report as Lines:
Line Faults as Line:
• • • • Cards in slot 6 or higher may not be supported by your automation system when using CP-220
Notes:
automation protocol.
• Cards in slot 6 or higher cannot report alarms or line troubles correctly when CP-220 automation protocol
is chosen.
– The following configurations apply when using 685, CAPS, or CP-220 automation protocols and are
NOT currently supported by most automation systems. This information is presented to provide an
understanding of what is sent to an automation system in the event any of these configurations are
used.
Important Note: The use of Virtual Receiver/Line Numbers is recommended.
The example below allows up to 12 MX8000-LC3 cards giving 36 usable lines:
For MX8000-LC3
Line Number
MX8000-LC3 (Y = used)
Device Slot
Alarms Report as Lines:
Line Faults as Line:
(685,CAPS)
Line Faults as Line:
(CP-220)
Note:
When 685 or CAPS automation is chosen, all lines above 8 will report as line 8 for phone line failures and
restorals.
1–6
1
4
7
10
Y
Y
Y
N
1
2
3
4
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8
1
4
7
10
Y
Y
Y
Y
1
2
3
4
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8,9 A,B,C D,E,F
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8,9 A,B,C D,E,F
1
4
7
10
Y
Y
Y
Y
1
2
3
4
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8,9 A,B,C D,E,F G,H,I
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8,8
8,8,8
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8,9 A,B,C D,E,F G,H,I
13
16
19
22
N
N
N
N
5
6
7
8
13
16
19
22
Y
N
N
N
5
6
7
8
13
16
19
22
Y
Y
Y
Y
5
6
7
8
J,K,L M,N,O P,Q,R S,T,U V,W,X Y,Z,a
8,8,8
8,8,8
8,8,8
8,8,8
J,K,L M,N,O P,Q,R S,T,U V,W,X Y,Z,a
25
28
31
34
N
N
N
N
9
10
11
12
25
28
31
34
N
N
N
N
9
10
11
12
25
28
31
34
Y
Y
Y
Y
9
10
11
12
8,8,8
8,8,8
8,8,8 8,8, 8
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