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  • Page 1 ™ NetworX Series NX-8E-CF Control Panel Installation and Startup...
  • Page 2 © 2005 GE Security ™ All rights reserved. NetworX is a trademark of the GE companies. These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide every possible contingency to be met during installation, operation, and maintenance. If further information is desired or if particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred to GE Security.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GENERAL DESCRIPTION..........................................4 ORDERING INFORMATION ...........................................4 III. BOARD INSTALLATION ..........................................4 NX-8E-CF WIRING DIAGRAM........................................6 TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS..........................................7 KEYPAD MAXIMUM WIRE RUN ......................................7 BATTERY CALCULATION WORKSHEET....................................8 VII. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INFORMATION................................9 VIII. GLOSSARY ...............................................10 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL......................................13 ENTERING THE PROGRAM MODE....................................13 SELECTING THE MODULE TO PROGRAM................................13 PROGRAMMING A LOCATION .....................................13...

  • Page 4: General Description

    SIA and Contact ID formats. The NetworX design allows a fully loaded system to be housed in one single metal enclosure, establishing for the first time, a logical solution and design response to modular systems.
  • Page 5 600 mA 34 AH 1 Amp 300 mA 17 AH 1 Amp 72 hours 600 mA 51 AH 1 Amp 400 mA 34 AH 1 Amp 200 mA 17 AH 1 Amp Calculations based on three 17-Amp batteries. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 6: Nx-8E-Cf Wiring Diagram

    NX-8E-CF WIRING DIAGRAM NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 7: Terminal Descriptions

    IF CONNECTED TO NX-8E-CF NX320-E 11.5 Length in Wire Gauge (AWG) Wire Gauge (AWG) feet TRANSFORMER (Maximum line impedance from panel to mains 1000 transformer <= 20 ohms) 1500 2500 Length in feet Wire Gauge (AWG) 3,000 6,000 10,000 NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 8: Battery Calculation Worksheet

    Current (Step 2) Standby MINIMUM BATTERY POWER REQUIRED Standby Amp Alarm Amp Hours Minimum Battery Power hours (Step 3) (Step 4) Required TOTAL STANDBY BATTERY POWER 1.15 Minimum Battery Battery Derating Total Standby Battery Power Power (Step 5) Factor NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 9: Underwriters Laboratories Information

    UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INFORMATION VII. The NetworX NX-8E-CF holds the following listings from Underwriters Laboratories (US and Canadian): Type Type Service Type Signaling Model A, M, SS, WF NX-8E-CF A, M, SS, WF NX-8E-CF CS (protected premise unit) A, M, SS, WF...

  • Page 10: Glossary

    Default is ON. AUTOMATIC ARMING If programmed, the NX-8E-CF will Auto Arm at a specified time. At this time, the keypad will beep for 50 seconds before the panel arms. The arming process will be stopped if a 52-55 code is entered on the keypad.
  • Page 11 The Box Tamper can be programmed to report and/or sound the siren and/or the keypad. These terminals can be enabled or disabled in programming. BUILT IN SIREN DRIVER The NX-8E-CF has a built-in 112db siren driver. When desired, this built-in driver can be easily converted to a 1-amp voltage output through programming.
  • Page 12 30 keypresses are entered without producing a valid code. KEYSWITCH Any zone on the NX-8E-CF can be programmed as a keyswitch zone. If this is done, a "Default ARM/DISARM momentary short on this zone will arm/disarm the control. If opening/closing reports are Zone Types"...

  • Page 13: Programming The Control

    110-169 28-31 ZONE BYPASSED If this feature is enabled, the NX-8E-CF will beep the keypad sounder upon arming if a SOUNDER ALERT zone is bypassed. ZONE TYPES The NX-8E-CF has 30 programmable Zone Types that determine how each zone will...

  • Page 14: Exiting A Location

    EXIT EXIT Exits the programming mode entirely. LOADING FACTORY DEFAULTS Action Result Follow procedures on page 13 to enter the Program Mode. Keypad will beep 3 times (loading is in progress). The loading takes 910# about 6 seconds. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 15: Enrolling Modules And Keypads

    NX-8E-CF to stop trying to communicate after the designated number of attempts have been made to Phone #1. If a "2" is programmed in this segment, it will cause the NX-8E-CF to make the dial attempts in increments of two. The first two attempts will be made to Phone #1, the next two attempts to Phone #2, then repeating until the total number of attempts designated in Segment 1 is completed.

  • Page 16: Reporting Events To Phone Number 2

    NX-8E-CF to stop trying to communicate after the designated number of attempts have been made to Phone #2. If a "2" is programmed in this segment, it will cause the NX-8E-CF to make the dial attempts in increments of two. The first two attempts will be made to Phone #2, the next two attempts to Phone #1, then repeating until the total number of attempts designated in Segment 1 is completed.

  • Page 17: Reporting Events To Phone Number 3

    NX-8E-CF to stop trying to communicate after the designated number of attempts have been made to Phone #3. If a "2" is programmed in this segment, it will cause the NX-8E-CF to make the dial attempts in increments of two. The first two attempts will be made to Phone #3, the next two attempts to Phone #2, then repeating until the total number of attempts designated in Segment 1 is completed.
  • Page 18 1 – On enables Late to Close / Early to Open. 2 – On enables Auto Arm in Stay Mode. 3 – On disables the door delays in Night mode. (Applies to NX1208E / NX1248E) 4 - 8 Reserved. Segment 5: Reserved NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 19: Default Zone Types (Configurations)

    ENTRY/EXIT DELAY 2 WITH TAMPER ENABLED-A trip will start entry delay 2. The lack of a trip during exit delay will enable the Automatic Bypass or Instant mode if so programmed. This zone type can be used to enable tamper on a wireless transmitter. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 20 24. Segments 1 - 8: 1 = Partition #1 3 = Partition #3 5 = Partition #5 7 = Partition #7 2 = Partition #2 4 = Partition #4 6 = Partition #6 8 = Partition #8 NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 21 4 - On if Aux. Power Overcurrent report enabled. 5 - On if Siren Supervision report enabled. 6 - On if Telephone Line Cut report enabled. 7 - On if Ground Fault Detection report enabled. 8 - On if Expander Trouble reporting enabled. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 22 Fire Alarm Verification time in seconds 120-255 seconds (0 = no fire alarm verification). NOTE: This feature is not approved for residential use in California. Segment 10 - Reserved Segment 11 – Zone Activity Monitor feature timed in days 0 – 255 (0 = disabled) Segments 12-14 Reserved. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 23 Location 41, THIS CODE MUST CONTAIN SIX (6) DIGITS. If this option is not enabled in location 41, the last 2 segments (digits) will be ignored. With the NX-8E-CF disarmed, the "Go To Program Code" can be used to enter the Program Mode.
  • Page 24 LOCATION 52 - OPENING TIME (2 segments, numerical data) Location 52 contains the time in 24 hour format the NX-8E-CF enables codes designated as arm only after closing. This time is only valid on those days programmed in location 54. Note: Opening time must be earlier than closing time for Auto Arm, Aux. Outputs, or Code Authorization to function properly.
  • Page 25 NOTE: If any partition is not programmed to be opened and is programmed to Auto-Arm (Location 55), the NX-8E-CF will try to arm every 45 minutes for the duration of the closed period unless Auto Retry is disabled in location 55.
  • Page 26 Phone number dialed will be used. Program the account code is less than six digits, program a “10" in the segment immediately after the last digit of the account code. If the account code is 6 digits long, program all 6 segments. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 27 Entry time that will be used when a Delay 2 zone type initiates an entry Delay. Segment 4, Exit Time 2: Exit time that will be used for all zones designated as Delay 2. Segments 5 & 6: Reserved NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 28 Location 116 contains the event code sent for a Contact ID or SIA report. The desired event code should be chosen from the list on page 55. The zone ID will be that zone that is in alarm. If 4+2 format is being used, refer to Location 110 on page 28 for details. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 29 Location 136 contains the event code sent for a Contact ID or SIA report. The desired event code should be chosen from the list on page 55. The zone ID will be that zone that is in alarm. If 4+2 format is being used, refer to Location 110 on page 28 for details. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 30 55. The zone ID will be that zone that is in alarm. If 4+2 format is being used, refer to Location 110 on page 28 for details. LOCATION 155 - ZONE TYPE 23 CHARACTERISTIC SELECT (5 segments, feature selection data) Use "Zone Type Characteristic Selections" described in Location 111, page 28. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 31 Location 172 contains the Zone Type for zones 57-64. Segment 1 is for zone 57; Segment 8 is for zone 64. Default Zone Types are found in the table on page 19. To customize a Zone Type, see page 28. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 32 Location 182 contains the Zone Type for zones 97-104. Segment 1 is for zone 97; Segment 8 is for zone 104. Default Zone Types are found in the table on page 19. To customize a Zone Type, see page 28. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 33 Location 192 contains the Zone Type for zones 137-144. Segment 1 is for zone 137; Segment 8 is for zone 144. Default Zone Types are found in the table on page 19. To customize a Zone Type, see page 28. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 34 Location 202 contains the Zone Type for zones 177-184. Segment 1 is for zone 177; Segment 8 is for zone 184. Default Zone Types are found in the table on page 19. To customize a Zone Type, see page 28. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 35 (1 segment of numerical data) The NX-8E-CF home automation protocol can operate in one of two possible modes - binary or ASCII. Consult the home automation application information to determine the proper mode for your application and program it in Location 209. The default is “Off” – Binary.
  • Page 36 (1 segment of numerical data) Certain commands in the NX-8E-CF require it to know the location of at least 1 LCD keypad (if one exists in the system). If your system has an LCD keypad it is recommended that it be placed in partition 1 keypad 1. This will allow location 212 to be left at the factory default. If the LCD keypad is selected as something other than partition 1/ keypad 1 program the appropriate address in location 212.

  • Page 37: Programming Worksheets

    (Circle Numbers To Program) 1 = Partition #1 3 = Partition #3 5 = Partition #5 7 = Partition #7 2 = Partition #2 4 = Partition #4 6 = Partition #6 8 = Partition #8 18 - 22 RESERVED NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 38 ZONES 17-24, PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 17 thru Segment 8=Zone 24) Segments Partition #1 Partition #2 Partition #3 Partition #4 Partition #5 Partition #6 Partition #7 Partition #8 L 31 21 ZONES 25-32, ZONE TYPES 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 39 5 = Reserved 2 = Reserved. 6 = Disable Clean Me report. 3 = Enable Zone Activity in Hours (not Days) 7 = Reserved. 4 = Enable Daylight Savings Time (DST) 8 = Reserved. Segment #7 - RESERVED NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 40 8 = Enables "Go To Program Code" for partition #8. DURESS CODE 15-15-15-15-15-15 _ _ _ _ _ _ AUXILIARY OUTPUTS 1-4 PARTITION SELECTION Segments Partition #1 Partition #2 Partition #3 Partition #4 Partition #5 Partition #6 Partition #7 Partition #8 NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 41 DAYS OF THE WEEK "AUTO ARMING" WILL OCCUR IN PARTITIONS 1-8 Segments Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Disable Retry 56-87 RESERVED 0-0-0-0 Reserved PARTITION 1, ACCOUNT CODE 10-10-10-10-10-10 _ _ _ _ _ PARTITION 2, ACCOUNT CODE 10-10-10-10-10-10 _ _ __ _ _ NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 42 Late to Close / Early to Open Reserved Segment #5 RESERVED PARTITION 3 ENTRY/EXIT TIMERS Segment #1 (Entry Time #1) Segment #2 (Exit Time #1) Segment #3 (Entry Time #2) Segment #4 (Exit Time #2) Segment #5 & #6 RESERVED NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 43 PARTITION 5, ENTRY/EXIT TIMERS Segment #1 (Entry Time #1) Segment #2 (Exit Time #1) Segment #3 (Entry Time #2) Segment #4 (Exit Time #2) Segment #5 & #6 RESERVED PARTITION 6, ACCOUNT CODE 10-10-10-10-10-10 _ _ _ _ _ _ NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 44 PARTITION 7, ENTRY/EXIT TIMERS Segment #1 (Entry Time #1) Segment #2 (Exit Time #1) Segment #3 (Entry Time #2) Segment #4 (Exit Time #2) Segment #5 & #6 RESERVED PARTITION 8, ACCOUNT CODE 10-10-10-10-10-10 _ _ _ _ _ _ NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 45 Restore reporting. Cross Zone. Reserved Segment #4 (Circle numbers to program) Zone Activity Monitor. Reserved. End of Line Resistor Defeat. Reserved. Reserved. Delays alarm activation 60 seconds. Reserved. Zone acts as request to exit input. Segment #5 - Reserved NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 46 __ __ __ __ __ ZONE TYPE 29 ALARM EVENT CODE ZONE TYPE 29 CHARACTERISTIC SELECT 457-125-5678-1-0 __ __ __ __ __ ZONE TYPE 30 ALARM EVENT CODE ZONE TYPE 30 CHARACTERISTIC SELECT 5-1245-5678-1-0 __ __ __ __ __ NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 47 ZONES 73-80, ZONE TYPES 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ZONES 73-80, PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 73 thru Segment 8=Zone 80) Segments Partition #1 Partition #2 Partition #3 Partition #4 Partition #5 Partition #6 Partition #7 Partition #8 NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 48 ZONES 105-112, ZONE TYPES 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ZONES 105-112, PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 105 thru Segment 8=Zone 112) Segments Partition #1 Partition #2 Partition #3 Partition #4 Partition #5 Partition #6 Partition #7 Partition #8 NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 49 ZONES 137-144, ZONE TYPES 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ZONES 137-144, PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 137 thru Segment 8=Zone 144) Segments Partition #1 Partition #2 Partition #3 Partition #4 Partition #5 Partition #6 Partition #7 Partition #8 NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 50 ZONES 169-176, ZONE TYPES 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ZONES 169-176, PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 169 thru Segment 8=Zone 176) Segments Partition #1 Partition #2 Partition #3 Partition #4 Partition #5 Partition #6 Partition #7 Partition #8 NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 51 2 = X-10 Message Received 3-4 = Reserved 3 = Log Event Message 5 = Zone Status Message 4 = Keypad Message Received 6 = Zones Snapshot Message 5 –8 = Reserved 7 = Partition Status Message 8 = Partitions Snapshot Message NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 52 7 = Set User Authorization Comm with PIN 8 = Zone Bypass Toggle 8 = Set User Authorization Comm without PIN LCD KEYPAD ADDRESS FOR NX-584 PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5 PART 6 PART 7 PART 8 RESERVED NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 53 ZONE WORKSHEET NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 54 ARE NO PARENTHESES, THE ZONE WILL BE A0". SEE PAGE 57 FOR THE DEVICE NUMBERS. * The character transmitted in this slot will be the first character from the event code of the zone that is bypassed or in trouble. (See locations 110 - 141) NX-8E-CF CONTROL...
  • Page 55 REPORTING ZONE CODES IN SIA OR CONTACT ID The NX-8E-CF has the ability to report SIA level 1 transmissions to either or both phone numbers. Each report in SIA consists of an Event Code and a Zone or User ID. The Zone ID will be the zone number that is in alarm. The event code will come from the chart below and be programmed in the zone type event code.
  • Page 56 REPORTING ZONE CODES IN CONTACT ID The NX-8E-CF has the ability to report Ademco Contact ID transmissions. Each report in Contact ID consists of an Event Code and a Zone ID. The zone ID is the zone that created the alarm. The event code will come from the chart below and be programmed in the zone type event code.
  • Page 57 EXPANDER NUMBERS FOR REPORTING EXPANDER TROUBLE The tables below list the device numbers that will be reported for trouble conditions. Device Device # reported NX-8E-CF Control Panel See page 54 for possible report codes. NX-534E Two Way Listen-In NX-540E “Operator”...

  • Page 58: Telephone Company Interface Information

    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. NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 59: Notices

    This device automatically adjusts to voltages within the range of accordance with the Directives mentioned. 230 V 50/60 Hz. Fuse: Type T 200mA 250 VAC Additional Tests This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following standards (which are no longer required for compliance). NX-8E-CF CONTROL...

  • Page 60: Specifications

    METAL ENCLOSURE DIMENSION 15.50" Wide 18.50" High 4.50" Deep SHIPPING WEIGHT 20 lbs. approx. Main 800-727-2339 Technical Support 888-437-3287 Outside the US 903-845-6941 Sales & Literature 800-547-2556 Main Fax 903-845-6811 Web: www.gesecurity.com NX-8E-CF INSTALLATION MANUAL NX8ECFIB05 REV. B (FEB 2005)

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