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Section 3 Installation
This section contains information necessary to install a MX8000 Digital Alarm Receiver.
Do not connect power to the system until you have read these instructions carefully.
3.1
Quick Start
The following procedure provides a quick start outline that may be used by installers who are familiar with
the installation and programming of the MX8000 receiver. This procedure encompasses the basic
installation and programming steps where the unit will be using mostly default values for operation. For
complete installation procedures, bypass this section and observe the procedures in the balance of this
manual. To perform the quick start installation, proceed as follows:
1. Install any additional line cards into the receiver. (See section 3.7 for additional information.)
2. Power up the receiver by plugging it into an AC outlet. (See section 3.11 for additional information.)
3. Log onto the receiver as the installer. (See section 4.4 for additional information.)
4. Set the receiver time and date. (See section 4.6.6 for additional information.)
5. Enter the program mode by selecting it from the main menu.
6. Select the operation mode for the receiver. (See section 5.4.1 for additional information.)
7. Configure communications and printer ports. (See section 5.4.3 for additional information.)
8. Define device (line card) types and options. (See section 5.5 for additional information.)
9. Select the automation protocol to be used. (See section 5.4.3.5 for additional information.)
10. Exit the program mode and log off the receiver.
3.2
Environmental specifications
• Temperature range is 32º to 120º F.
• Indoor use only.
• 85 percent non-condensing humidity.
• Non-corrosive environment.
3.3
Electrical Specifications
Line Voltage:
Fuse:
Current Draw:
(VFD brightness at 50%, all lines on the line cards
in trouble [LEDs On], Auxiliary Relay Off)
Backup Battery Connection:
A 12 VDC battery does not provide standby time
required by UL and NFPA standards. A UPS
(listed for Protective Signaling Use) must be
utilized when standby power is required. See
5.4.4 for details on backup battery configuration.
Refer to Section 9 of UL827 for power
requirements.
Auxiliary Relay:
The relay field connection must be to a power limited source.
IMPORTANT:
120VAC, 60Hz, 100VA
240VAC, 50Hz, 100VA
2.5A Slow Blow
MX8000
230mA (with no Line Cards)
MX8000-LC1
40mA
MX8000-LC3
35mA
MX8000-LRR 75mA
Input
10.2 to 14.0 VDC 3 Amp Max.
Output
13.65 VDC
2.5 Amp @ 24VAC\VDC(Inductive), 0Hz
5 Amp @ 24VAC\VDC(Resistive), 0Hz
1.7 Amp charging current
3–1
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