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QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Contents Part 1: Introduction & Typical System Layouts Introduction ..........................3 About this Manual ......................... 3 About the QX-5000 ....................... 3 Technical Support ......................... 3 Typical System Layouts For The QX-5000................4 Part 2: Audio Cabinet Installation, Wiring, and Setup Mechanical Installation......................
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Introduction About this Manual This installation and operation manual provides information on installing the QX-5000 Series Emergency Zoned & Firefighters’ Telephone System. About the QX-5000 Mircom's QX-5000 Emergency Zoned Audio & Firefighters’ Telephone System is a zoned emergency multi-channel audio system, providing emergency paging and fire evacuation, and optional firefighters’...
Typical System Layouts For The QX-5000 Typical System Layouts For The QX-5000 The following figures show three typical applications for the QX-5000 system. Figure 1: Typical QX-5000 Layout #1 Figure 1 below shows a typical QX-5000 system layout with the fire alarm and audio cabinet(s) in the electrical room and the fire alarm remote annunciation and QX-5000 paging and telephone modules in the lobby or fire control room.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Figure 2: Typical QX-5000 Layout #2 Figure 2 below shows the a typical QX-5000 system layout with the fire alarm, audio cabinet(s), paging and telephone modules all in the lobby or fire control room.
Typical System Layouts For The QX-5000 Figure 3: Typical QX-5000 Layout #3 Figure 3 below shows the a typical QX-5000 system layout with the fire alarm, audio cabinet(s), paging and telephone modules all in the lobby or fire control room.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Mechanical Installation Audio cabinets are mounted as shown in Figure 4 below. The QBB-5001 is the backbox and door. The QBB- 5001TR is the flush trim. Install all cabinets and enclosures empty. Pull all required wiring in through the conduit holes provided (must be punched out).
Module Placement Module Placement The modules that mount into the audio cabinet include the QPS-5000 Power Supply, the QMB-5000B Motherboard, and the QBC-5000B Battery Charger. Module interconnects are shown in Figure 5, below. A QIF-5000B Interface Module is installed into Slot #1, as shown below, on the first audio cabinet. Field wiring to the paging module and the fire alarm control panel is done via this QIF-5000B Module.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Installing and Removing QIF-5000B Interface Module and Amplifier Modules ATTENTION: Improper installation or excessive force will damage the motherboard and modules being installed or removed. Installing the QIF-5000B Interface Module and QAA Amplifier Modules 1.
Motherboard, QBC-5000B Battery Charger, and batteries. Only the first audio cabinet requires a QIF-5000B Interface Module. A total of three audio cabinets may be used by simply interconnecting with Mircom MD-525 Extension Cables from the QMB-5000B "Out" Connector, to the "In" Connector on the next QMB-5000B.
Mircom fire alarm control panel. If Identified by Identified by FOR CONFIGURATION connecting to other than a Mircom fire DOWNLOADING RED LABEL BLUE LABEL alarm control panel, move JP3 jumper to A.C. ON terminals 2 &...
The QIF-5000B Interface Module wiring to the fire alarm control panel is shown in Figure 8 below. Note: The Internal 3.9K Ohm ELR's on J3, J4, and J5 may not be compatible with other manufacturers' control units. Consult Mircom when connecting control units other than those manufactured by Mircom.
The QIF-5000B GA contact terminals are connected to a common alarm relay contact on the fire alarm control panel with a Mircom MP-300 ELR. The fire alarm must be configured so that the common alarm relay is only activated when in second-stage evacuation mode. If the fire alarm cannot support this operation, then it cannot be used with the QX-5000 in a two stage operation.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Audio Amplifier Wiring There are five types of amplifiers available: Amplifier Description QAA-5230-70/25 Two 30 watt individually supervised speaker outputs, 70V or 25V QAA-5230S-70/25 Four 15 watt supervised speaker outputs, 70V or 25V QAA-5230S-525-70/25...
Figure 11: QAA-5230S-70/25 Wiring QAA-5230S-525-70/25 22 K, 1W ELR 1/2 OF TERMINAL BLOCK MODEL MP-302 SPEAKER MANUFACTURED BY ZONE B MIRCOM 25 Watts CLASS B 22 K, 1W ELR 30 WATTS 1/2 OF MAX EACH MODEL MP-302 SPEAKER MANUFACTURED BY...
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QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual QAA-5230S-525-70/25 QAA-5230S-525-70/25 amplifier has two 5 watt and two 25 watt speakers circuits, 70V or 25V. Each amplifier has two Class B 5 watt and two Class B 25 watt supervised speaker circuits. Each circuit is wired to provide two separate speaker zones on the same floor.
Audio Amplifier Wiring QAA-5415-70 and QAA-5415-25 Amplifier Wiring QAA-5415-70 quad 15 watt amplifier has four 15 watt amplifiers. Each amplifier has one Class B 15 watt supervised speaker circuit. Each circuit is wired such as to provide one separate speaker zone. The QAA-5415-70 may be wired as Class A by using a QAA-4CLA Class A converter, see Figure 15.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Figure 14: Using a Speaker Isolator QAA-5415-70/25 AMPLIFIER CUT JUMPER OVER U3 WHEN USING A SPEAKER ISOLATOR JUMPER Note: When using a speaker isolator (SIS-204 or SISA- 204 for use in Canada only), jumper JP1 (top left- hand corner, component side) must be cut on the QAA-5230-70/25 and on the QAA-5160-70/25.
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Audio Amplifier Wiring Figure 15: QAA-4CLA Class A Converter For QAA-5415-70/25 Amplifier...
Audio Amplifier Wiring QAA-5160-70/25 This amplifier provides one 60 Watt supervised speaker circuit either 70 Volts or 25 Volts which may be wired Class A or Class B. Note: When using this amplifier as a backup amplifier, the molex connector MD-789 must be added (see the following section on the backup amplifier for more information).
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Table 1: Wiring Chart for 70V Speakers Maximum Wiring Run To Last Device (ELR) Total Power 18AWG 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG Watts 2500 4000 1219 6000 1828 8000 2438 1500 2500 4000 1219 6000 1828...
Audio Amplifier Wiring Backup Amplifier One QAA-5160-70/25 Amplifier may be designated as a backup amplifier when backup is required. It may be installed in any audio cabinet and any slot position in a QX-5000 system. Figure 18: QAA-5160-70/25 Amplifier (Backup Application) Only the QAA-5160-70/25 may be designated as the backup amplifier and the MD-789 molex connector must be...
Displays & Controls QIF-5000B Controls Config - Set Button Switches for configuring the system (for details see the Audio Cabinet Configuration section on page 30). Config - Advance Button Used during configuration (for details see the Audio Cabinet Configuration section on page 30). Lamp Test Button Momentarily activates all LED indicators in the audio cabinet.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Setup Module Installation The following instructions are based on the assumption that the fire alarm is already installed. 1. Install the QBB-5001 Audio Backbox and door in the desired location. 2. Install the QMB-5000B Motherboard / Card-Cage into the backbox.
Configuration Configuration The process of configuration maps the amplifier zones to the paging selector switches. After all of the audio cabinet(s) are installed, and modules are inserted and wired, remove the terminal blocks J1 & J2 at the top of the QIF-5000B to temporarily disconnect the QMP-5100B or QMP-5101B.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Paging Selector Switch and Backup Amplifier Configuration Press the Lamp Test button once. The green AC On LED should go on steady. Repeat the steps below until all amplifiers are assigned to all the paging selector switches 1 to 99.
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Configuration Evacuation Tone Setting 1. Press the Lamp Test button again, and both the amber Sig Gen LED and the amber Fire Alarm Trouble LED should go on steady to select the desired Evacuation Tone. 2. Set the Config Switches #1 & #2 to the desired Tone from the chart below (Config Switch #2 is the 10's, Config Switch #1 is the 1's;...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Power Up & Troubleshooting Power Up 1. Turn on the AC Power to the QX-5000 Audio Cabinet. Do not connect the batteries at this point. The system will indicate troubles; ignore these for now.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Lobby Enclosures The paging and telephone control modules fit into the Mircom BB-1000 series lobby enclosures, except the QMP- 5101B and the QMT-5302, which mount only into a BB-5008 and BB-5014. All selector panels mount into all the BB-1000 series and the BB-5008 and BB-5014 enclosures.
Lobby Enclosures Figure 22: BB-5008 and BB-5014 Enclosures Below find the dimensions for the BB-5008 and BB-5014 enclosures. The QMP-5101B and QMT-5302 mount only into the BB-5008 and BB-5014 enclosures. BB-5014 Lobby Enclosure BB-5008 Lobby Enclosure Notes: • Material: 16GA (0.059”) cold rolled steel. •...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Installation All Mircom lobby modules are the same size and mount into Mircom BB-1000 series of lobby enclosures (except for the QMP-5101B and QMT-5300A, which mount into the BB-5008 and the BB-5014 Lobby Enclosures) with four hex screws provided with each module. The QMP-5100B and QMT-5300A Master Modules come with a metal &...
Installation Module Placement Note that the placement of modules is as shown in the table below. Figure 24 below shows the placement of the paging & telephone modules. Firefighter’s Telephone Emergency Paging (up to six zone adders (up to five zone adders allowed) allowed) QZT-5302 Zone Adder Module...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Paging Modules There are two microphone modules available. The QMP-5100B mounts into the BB-1000 series of backboxes. The QMP-5101B is mechanically different and the display is set up across the top of the module. Electrically they are the same.
Paging Modules QMP-5101B Master Paging Module The QMP-5101B Master Paging Module connects via a ribbon cable to the first QZP-5101 Zone Module. It also has wiring terminals for connection to the QIF-5000B Interface Module in the audio cabinet and to the QMT-5300A or QMT-5302 Telephone Master.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual QZP-5101 Single Stage Operation Each QZP-5101 annunciates and controls up to 24 audio zones. There is one button and two LEDs per zone. The lower amber LED indicates Zone trouble. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE...
QMP-5100B and QMP-5101B Paging Wiring QMP-5100B and QMP-5101B Paging Wiring The wiring connection between the QMP-5100B or QMP-5101B Master Paging Module in lobby panel and the QIF- 5000B Interface Module in the audio cabinet is shown below. Figure 28: QMP-5100B or QMP-5101B to QIF-5000B Wiring QIF-5000B TWISTED SHIELDED QMP-5100B/QMP-5101B...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual QMP-5100B and QMP-5101B Paging Configuration As shown in previous figures, the QMP-5100B and QMP-5101B configuration DIP switches SW1 & SW2 are located on the bottom right corner of the module. Note: “OFF" means the switch is in the OFF or open position, "ON" means it is in the ON or closed position.
Paging Operation Paging Operation This section describes the controls and indicators on the QMP-5100B and QMP-5101B Master Paging and QZP- 5101 Paging Selector Modules. QMP-5100B AC ON LED This green LED illuminates steadily to Indicate that AC power is present. QMP-5101B Displays Common Trouble LED Flashes amber to indicate any QX-5000 trouble.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual All-Call Minus Button Inverts the selection of zones for voice paging. This button will not function if DIP switch SW1-5 Automatic All-Call is set to ON. Microphone PTT Button The microphone's PTT (push-to-talk) button, when depressed, causes voice paging (from the microphone) to be enabled to all zones selected for paging, unless page inhibit is active.
QMT-5300A Master Firefighters’ Telephone Mircom's QMT-5300A Master Firefighters' Telephone may be used either alone as a single zone system (using the QMT-5300A by itself), or as a multi-zoned system (with the QZT-5302 Zone Adder Modules). Two slide-in labels are supplied with the QMT-5300A: the NP-735 label is used for single zone (with connect label) and the NP-736 label is used for multi-zone (with clear all label).
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual QMT-5302 Master Firefighters' Telephone MIRCOM's QMT-5302 Master Fire Fighters' Telephone may be used either alone as a single zone system (using the QMT-5302 Master Telephone by itself), or as a multi-zoned system (with QZT-5302 Zone Selector Panels). NP- 896 slide-in labels are supplied with the QMT-5302.
Telephone Modules Figure 31: QMT-5300A and QMT-5302 Master Firefighters' Telephone Master Board There are three jumpers on the QMT-5300A and QMT-5302 PCB at the top of the black chassis. For a single-zoned system, JW1 and JW2 have JW1 JW2 JW3 jumpers installed--JW3 does not.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Telephone Module Wiring If the QMT-5300A or QMT-5302 Master Telephone is used with a QMP-5100B or QMP-5101B Paging Master, interconnect them as shown in Figure 33, below. If the QMT-5300A or QMT-5302 is being used alone as a single- zone system, the NP-735 Label is used, and Jumpers are placed on JW1 and JW2 only.
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Telephone Module Wiring If the QMT-5300A or QMT-5302 Master Telephone is used with a direct connection to a fire alarm control panel, they are interconnected as shown in Figure 33 below. One of the fire alarm's detection zones should be configured as trouble-only to annunciate telephone trouble.
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QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Connect the first QZT-5302 Telephone Selector panel to the master telephone (either QMT-5300A or QMT-5302) by connecting its P1 cable into P1 on the QMT-5300A/QMT-5302 Master Telephone. Plug in subsequent QZT-5302s’ (up to six total) P1 cables into P2 of the previous QZT-5302. Remove the jumper plug from JW1 on each QZT-5302 except for the last one.
Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Single-Zone System 1. When the telephone rings (the local buzzer sounds intermittently, and the green Incoming Call LED flashes) press CONNECT to answer. 2. Press CONNECT again to hang up. (Note that the telephone zone will hang up automatically if all handsets on the zone are placed back on the hook.) 3.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual About the QDV-1000 and QDVP-1000 The QDV-1000 Digitized Voice Module provides digitized voice messaging for the QX-5000 Emergency Zone Audio & Firefighters’ Telephone System. The QDVP -100 Configurator provides a means of programming voice messages for the QDV-1000 Digitized Voice Module.
Programming the QDV-0001 Integrated Circuit Chips with Voice Messaging QDV-1000 Voice Message Recording Procedure Required Equipment • Personal Computer with sound card. • Audio cable with mini stereo plug at both ends (to plug into the computer and the stereo jack of the QDVP-100. •...
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QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual 4. Channel 2: Evacuation. Shown as H2 on the two digit display. 5. Channel 3: Alert. Shown as H3 on the two digit display. 6. Channel 4: Alert2 (Manual channel). Shown as H4 on the two digit display.
QDV-1000 Hardware Installation QDV-1000 Hardware Installation 1. The QDV-1000 module comes already mounted onto a CH-559 metal plate. The CH-559 mounts onto the QBC-5000B battery charger cover located above the amplifiers in the audio cabinet of the QX-5000 Audio system. The QBC-5000B cover must be removed and the QDV-1000 and its plate is mounted onto the QBC- 5000B cover with the four 4-40 ¼”...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual QIF-5000B Configuration Download Procedure 1. Remove the connections J1 and J2 to the paging module (QMP-5100B or QMP-5101) on the QIF-5000B board. 2. Move the CONFIG jumper, JP5 on the QIF-5000B board to the program enable position between pins 1 and 2.
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QIF-5000B Configuration Download Procedure Configure the QDV-1000 Channel 4 as show in the diagram below. Also note that the ‘Message’ of ‘Part 1' is the message number of the Pre-announce tone recorded in Alert2 I.C. Note: The Fire Alarm Output Features of the QX-5000 Audio System are only available on the QX- 5000 that is directly connected to the fire alarm system and these Fire Alarm Output Features are not transmitted to the other QX-5000 Audio Systems through the QIF-1000.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual The QIF-1000 Interface board enables All Call paging for multiple building applications using the QX-5000. Set DIP switches of SW1 to the ON position for Master operation or set ALL DIP switches of SW1 OFF for slave operation of this interface board.
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Figure 41: Mounting QIF-2000 Interface Module The QIF-2000 Interface module comes already mounted onto a CH-559 Plate. The CH-559 mounts onto the QBC- 5000B battery charger cover located above the amplifiers in the audio cabinet of the QX-5000 Audio system. The QBC-5000B must be removed and the QIF-2000,and its plate is mounted onto the QBC-5000B with four #4 screws behind the QBC-5000B cover.
QIF-5000B Configuration Download Procedure Figure 42: QIF-2000 Interface Wiring Diagram The QIF-2000 Interface module is used for complex mapping. Inputs 1 through 16 may be programmed via fire alarm relays to activate different zones with alert or evacuation tones. The mapping is configured at our factory. 5-WIRE HARNESS TO QIF-5000 J11 MD-702 CABLE...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual QMP-5100AX Master Paging Control Module (without microphone) The QMP-5100AX is a paging control module without a microphone. This module is used for each building in a multiple building set up with one master paging microphone (QMP-5100B or QMP-5101 used with a QMP- 5100MSB Microphone Splitter Board.) Maximum number of buildings is four.
QMP-5100MSB Microphone Splitter Board Below is a diagram showing the interconnection required for multiple building and master paging from one building. Figure 45: QMP-5100AX and QMP-5100MSB Interconnection Drawing...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A: Specifications ULC Specifications Note: All circuits are power limited. Overall • Zero to 49 degrees Celsius, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing) operating range • Power input: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 12A (primary) • Power supply ratings: 30A, 40V (secondary) •...
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• Harmonic distortion less than 2.5% at 1 KHz • Current consumption: standby: 55mA alarm: 350mA, plus 75mA/watt speaker power Model QMP-5100B Paging Microphone • Mounts in Mircom BB-1000 enclosures • Full set of indicators & controls • Sturdy fist-microphone...
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QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Model QMP-5101B Paging Microphone • Mounts in Mircom BB-5008, BB-5014 enclosures • Full set of indicators & controls • Sturdy fist-microphone Model QZP-5101 Paging Selector Panel • Mounts in Mircom BB-1000 enclosures • Connects to QMP-5100B or QMP-5101B to provide 24 zones of paging control •...
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Appendix A: Specifications Model QDV-1000 Digitized Module • Mounts in QBB-5001 enclosure • Connects to QIF-5000B via included cable • Provides digitized voice paging • 24V DC, current consumption:standby 30mA alarm 30mA Model QIF-1000 Interface Module • Mounts in QBB-5001 enclosure •...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual ULI Specifications Note: All circuits are power limited. Overall • 0 to 49 degrees Celsius, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing) operating range • Power input: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 12A (primary) • Power supply ratings:...
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Model QMP-5100B Paging Microphone • Mounts in Mircom BB-1000 enclosures • Full set of indicators & controls • Sturdy fist-microphone Model QMP-5101B Paging Microphone • Mounts in Mircom BB-5008, BB-5014 enclosures • Full set of indicators & controls • Sturdy fist-microphone...
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QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Model QZP-5101 Paging Selector Panel • Mounts in Mircom BB-1000 enclosures • Connects to QMP-5100B or QMP-5101B to provide 24 zones of paging control • Up to six per QMP-5100B or QMP-5101B Model QZP-5102/5103 Paging Selector Panel •...
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Appendix A: Specifications Model QIF-2000 Interface Module • Mounts in QBB-5001 enclosure • Connects to QIF-5000B via included cable • Provides mapping inputs to activate different zones with alert or evacuation tones • 24V DC, current consumption: standby 10mA alarm 10mA Model QMP-5100AX Master Paging Control Module •...
QX-5000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Appendix D: Power Supply & Batteries Use the form below to determine the required main chassis and secondary power supply (batteries). IMPORTANT NOTICE The main AC branch circuit connection for Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without provision of any disconnect devices.
Warranty & Warning Information Warranty & Warning Information Warning Please Read Carefully Note to End Users: This equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows: Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system.
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Mircom shall not be liable for any delays, breakdowns, interruptions, loss, destruction, alteration or other problems in the use of a product arising our of, or caused by, the software.
Any replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. The original owner must promptly notify Mircom in writing that there is defect in material or workmanship, such written notice to be received in all events prior to expiration of the warranty period.
Products which Mircom Technologies Ltd. determines to be repairable will be repaired and returned. A set fee which Mircom Technologies Ltd. has predetermined and which may be revised from time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired.
The QX-5000 Emergency Zone Audio Paging and Firefighter's Telephone System is used in conjunction with a fire alarm control panel such as the Mircom FA-1000 and FX-2000 series. As such, some of the operations described below refer to fire alarm operations.
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