Summary of Contents for Advanced Electronics MxPro4 Series
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Installation & Commissioning The operation and functions described in this manual are available from Software Version Mx4100-023, Mx4200-023 and Mx4400-023 onwards. www.advancedco.com...
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Specifications: Item Specification Details Enclosure Steel IP30 Steel IP30 Steel IP30 Steel IP30 Steel IP30 Dimensions H 320 x 345 x 88 475 x 450 x 125 475 x 450 x 125 950 x 450 x 190 950 x 450 x 190 x W x D mm 340 x 368 x 125 (/L) 475 x 450 x 190 (/D)
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TANDARDS AUTIONS AND ARNINGS ESCRIPTION EN54 F UNCTIONS EN54 O PTIONAL EATURES WITH EQUIREMENTS NSTALLATION PPROVALS 1.6.1 Fire System Installations 1.6.2 Wiring Regulations INSTALLATION DENTIFICATION OF ARTS 2.1.1 Mx-4100 2.1.2 Mx-4200 & Mx-4400 2.1.3 Mx-4400/LE 2.1.4 Mx-4800 -4100 E NSTALLING THE...
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3.1.2 Memory Lock 3.1.3 Navigating through menus 3.1.4 Changing Text Descriptions 3.1.5 Numeric data entry ECOMMENDED ROGRAMMING ROCEDURE EVEL UNCTIONS 3.3.1 Loops Loops – View/Edit 3.3.2 3.3.2.1 State 3.3.2.2 Type 3.3.2.3 Value 3.3.2.4 Zone 3.3.2.5 Device Text 3.3.2.6 Action 3.3.2.7 Sensitivity 3.3.2.8 O/P Group...
1 Introduction 1.1 Standards Advanced Electronics Ltd declares that the products identified below conform to the essential requirements specified in the Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC: 0086-CPD-549125 EN54-2: 1997 +A1:2006 Control and indicating equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings...
1.2 Cautions and Warnings BEFORE INSTALLATION – Refer To the Ratings shown on the label inside the product and to the ‘Specifications Chart’ in this document. STOP Please read this manual carefully. If you are unclear on any point DO NOT proceed.
1.4 EN54 Functions This Fire Alarm Control Panel is compliant with the requirements of EN54 parts 2 and 4 (1997). In addition to the basic requirements, the following optional functions are provided and these comply with the requirements of EN54. C.I.E Optional Functions EN54-2 Clause Indication...
1.5 EN54 Optional Features with Requirements In addition to the mandatory requirements of EN54 Part 2, the Control and Indicating Equipment (C.I.E) supports the following optional features with requirements: - Outputs to Fire Alarm Devices. The C.I.E has provision for connection to Fire Alarm Devices. It is possible to Silence and Resound the alarms at Level 2.
Test Condition. The C.I.E has provision for testing the installation on a per zone basis. Refer to the Section 10 User Manual for further information. Standardised Input/Output interface. Standardised I/O interfaces are supported over the Ad-Net Network. Section 11 1.6 Installation Approvals 1.6.1 Fire System Installations The panel must be installed and configured for operation in accordance with these instructions and the applicable code of practice or national standard regulations for fire systems installation (for example BS5839-1:...
2 Installation 2.1 Identification of Parts The following diagrams show the major parts of the panels. 2.1.1 Mx-4100 Chassis Assembly Earth Lead to Cover Rear Enclosure AC Mains Battery Input Leads 2.1.2 Mx-4200 & Mx-4400 AC Mains Input Chassis Assembly Battery Leads Rear...
2.2 Installing the Mx-4100 Enclosure The panel can weigh in excess of 15kg when the batteries are installed. Use the appropriate fixing hardware to secure the panel to the wall. Observe recommended lifting practices to guard against spinal injury. 2.2.1 Removing and Replacing the Enclosure Cover of the Mx-4100 The enclosure cover is fixed in place with two tamper resistant hexagon key screws.
2.2.5 Recommended Cable Routing Arrangement Sounder Relay Loop It is recommended that the routing Tie-Wrap Outputs Outputs AC Mains Circuit Positions arrangement shown in the diagram opposite be employed. Segregate the low voltage wiring (Loop Circuit, Sounder Circuits and AUX Supply) from the AC Mains Wiring.
2.3.3 Mounting the Enclosure Firstly, remove the required knockouts for the Finally, use a brush to remove any dust or installation wiring. There are sufficient swarf from inside the enclosure. knockouts on the top of the enclosure for all installation wiring. In addition, there are knockouts at the top of the back wall, if required, for rear entry cabling.
2.4 Installing the Mx-4400/LE and Mx-4800 Enclosures The panel can weigh in excess of 80kg when the batteries are installed. Use the appropriate fixing hardware necessary to secure the panel to the wall. Observe recommended lifting practices to guard against spinal injury. 2.4.1 Opening the Enclosure Cover The Mx-4400/LE and Mx-4800 are provided with two key-lock assemblies for securing the hinged door to the back box.
2.4.4 Remounting the Chassis Carefully replace the chassis and locate onto the upper two screws. Replace the bottom two screws and tighten all four screws to hold the chassis securely to the back box. Reconnect the chassis earth cable to the spade terminal in the rear of the enclosure. 2.4.5 Recommended Cable Routing Arrangement It is recommended that the routing arrangement shown in the diagram...
2.5 Loop Driver Installation The Mx-4100 has one in-built loop driver, for connection of detectors, call points and other signalling devices. 2.5.1 Fitting the cards in the Mx4200, Mx-4400 & Mx-4800 To extend the number of detector loops or to replace an existing loop driver card follow the procedure described below.
2.6 Local Peripheral Modules The Mx-4200, Mx-4400 and Mx-4800 panels provide provision for installation / use of local peripheral cards to provide additional functions. The peripherals are connected via an isolated bus interface. The panel supports the Mxp-032 General Routing Interface and up to sixteen Mxp-034 4-Way Programmable Sounder Modules and up to sixteen Mxp-035 4-Way Programmable Relay Modules 2.6.1 Peripheral Bus Interface Adaptor To use the local peripheral bus Interface...
2.7 Wiring Installation All electrical wiring installation work should be carried out in accordance with the code of practice or applicable national standards appropriate to the country of installation. To maintain electrical integrity of the SELV wiring on the input, output, loop and communications lines all SELV wiring should be segregated from the LV mains wiring and be wired using cable with insulation suitable for the application.
2.7.1.1 Cable Gland The cable gland and any cord clamp bushing s used in routing the Mains cable through the 20mm knockout must have a minimum flame-retardant rating of 94HB. Suggested glands and bushings are: - Type Manufacturer Gland IP65 – Brass M20, EExd / Eexe Lappcable Gland IP68 –...
2.7.2.1 Mx-4100 The diagram opposite shows the recommended location and orientation for the 7AH batteries within the panel. For battery sizes greater than 7AH, the batteries must be installed in a separate enclosure suitable for fire protection use with wiring connected to the panel through rigid conduit.
2.7.2.3 Mx-4400/LE & Mx-4800 The diagrams opposite show the recommended location and orientation for the batteries within the panel for 17Ah, 25Ah and 38Ah batteries. The diagram shows the arrangement for the Mx-4800. The Mx-4400/LE is only equipped with the upper chassis. Batteries up to 38Ah should be placed on the upper battery shelf.
2.7.3 Detector Loop Installation Maximum of 32 Sensors / Call Points in a Zone (between Isolators). The Detection Loop Circuit should be installed as a continuous loop with isolator modules such that a short circuit condition does not remove more than one zone or 32 input devices.
2.7.4 Sounder Circuits The Mx-4100 & Mx4200 are equipped with two supervised sounder circuits. These are denoted as Circuits A and B. The Mx-4400 is equipped with four supervised sounder circuits. These are denoted as Circuits A, B, C and D. The Mx-4800 is equipped with two sets of four sounder circuits (eight in total).
2.7.6 Open Collector Outputs The Mx-4100, Mx-4200 & Mx-4400 are equipped with two open collector type outputs that can sink up to 10mA each from the AUX Power Output. The Mx-4800 is equipped with four open collector type outputs (two per chassis) that can sink up to 10mA each from their respective AUX Power Output.
2.7.9 RS232 Interface The Mx-4100 is equipped with a non-isolated RS232 I/F Circuit at the bottom left-hand side of the base card. The Mx-4200 & Mx-4400 are equipped with an RS232 isolated RS232 I/F Circuit at the bottom of the base card.
3 Programming 3.1 Introduction These instructions cover the configuration and programming of the panels. Note 1: On the Mx-4800, each chassis assembly must be individually programmed. Note 2: If field devices have been activated while in the level-3 menu a reset should be performed after returning to level-2.8 3.1.1 Access Levels The panel operation is protected from inadvertent and erroneous misuse by means of four access levels.
3.1.4 Changing Text Descriptions Various parameters can have a text description defined. These include loop devices, zones, etc. The zone and device text descriptions will be shown on the display in the Fire Alarm, Fault and Warning Conditions, etc. to provide a quick and clear indication of the source of the problem.
3.2 Recommended Programming Procedure Step 1 – SET-UP, Define General Set-up Information (Phone Numbers, etc.). Step 2 – PASSWORDS, Define Level 2 and Level 3 Passwords as required. Step 3 – AUTO-LEARN, Let the panel learn the devices on the loop(s). ...
3.3.1 Loops For Multi-loop panels only – On selecting the LOOPS option, the display will prompt for the loop to be viewed / programmed. E.g. for the Mx-4400: - [Select Loop] -Loop -Loop -Loop -Loop The list of loops available will be adjusted automatically to show only those loops that have a loop driver card installed.
3.3.2.3 Value This parameter shows the analogue value returned by the device. The number displayed will vary according to the type of device fitted. An ‘H’ (High) and ‘L’ (Low) is shown for logic inputs. This parameter cannot be changed. 3.3.2.4 Zone This parameter shows the Zone to which this device has been assigned.
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[Loop 1 Devices] <More> Address Sensitivity 001.0 DEFAULT 002.0 DEFAULT 003.0 CUSTOM 004.0 DEFAULT Press the ✔ button to change the sensitivity assigned to an input device. When selected a new screen displays the sensitivity settings assigned. For example, with an Apollo Discovery SENSITIVITY ADJUST MODE (ION SMOKE Alarm...
The Pre-Alarm Level is the level of the analogue value returned by the detector at which the panel will enter a pre-alarm condition. 3.3.2.7.7 Minimum Value If the detector analogue output falls below the minimum value programmed, the panel will enter a fault warning condition.
Use the number buttons to change the value of the O/P Group setting. By default, all Loop Output devices are assigned to Output Group 199. For detailed information and guidance on the programming and use of Output Groups, refer to Section 3.3.2.9 Additional Info This parameter shows additional information, if available, for this device.
3.3.3 Loops – Auto Learn 3.3.3.1 Normal Procedure / Initial learn The panel can automatically learn the presence or absence of devices at all addresses connected to the loop. When the Auto Learn option is selected, the panel starts searching each address on the loop to locate and find all of the devices connected.
3.3.3.3 Procedure if the Panel finds Devices Added When the panel finds a device not previously learnt and programmed in the panel, the Auto Learn process is suspended and the display shows a pop-up window with options. For example: ACCEPT NEW DEVICE REJECT NEW DEVICE ACCEPT ALL NEW DEVICES REJECT ALL NEW DEVICES...
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[Commission Zones] Zone Location 0001 BASEMENT WEST 0002 RECEPTION 0015 EAST WING 0018 TOWER BLOCK To change the location text assigned to the Zone, press the ✔ button when the Zone Location Text is highlighted. Refer to Section 3.1.4 for guidance on how to change text descriptions. To select a different zone, use either the scroll up/down keys, or just type in the number of the required zone, followed by the ✔...
3.3.7 Exit To exit the Commission Mode and return the panel to normal operation (i.e. level 2), select the “Exit” option. The display will prompt for confirmation of the level 3 password. For example: [Commission Menu 1] Please Enter Your Password Next Menu If the password is incorrect (this will be indicated) or if the password is not entered within 5-seconds, the display will revert to the Commission Level Menu and level-2 will not be entered.
3.3.8.1 Default Output Settings On initial installation, or after clearing the configuration memory, all outputs are assigned to specific Output Groups and will turn on immediately a single fire alarm occurs in any zone (any fault condition for the fault relay).
The definition for each cause is as follows: Cause Definition Fire Any single fire. Double Knock (D/K) Coincidence of 2 or more fire detectors or a single manual call point in the same zone. Activation of an input device programmed with an ‘Alarm’ action. Alarm Pre-Alarm A device in a pre-alarm condition.
3.3.8.4 Copying Output Settings to Multiple Zones To save time in the entry of similar Output Group Settings for each zone, it is possible to copy information programmed for a particular zone to subsequent zones. Press the button to highlight the required zone number and then press the ✔ button. The display shows a pop-up window prompting for the number of the zone to which to copy the information.
3.3.11 View Options The View Menu Options are identical to those available during Level-2 operation. For further information on the View Options and the information that is presented, refer to the User Manual (Document No. 680-015). 3.3.12 Passwords The panel provides up to 10 User Level-2 passwords and 2 Level-3 passwords. All of the passwords can be changed.
SENSITIVITY ADJUST MODE (MONITOR Alarm *** ] [ Pre-Alarm= *** ] Delay = 10s][ Min.Value= 372 ] [SAM/SSM] To delay the reporting of an AC Supply Loss, change the “Delay” setting 3.3.14 PC Config The PC Link Option enables the connection of the PC Configuration Tool for retrieving configuration data from the panel and programming configuration data from a file on the PC.
3.3.15.4 Service Due Date The next service (over) due date can be entered into the panel memory. When this date is reached, the panel will enter a fault condition to alert the site operator that a service visit is overdue. To change the due date, press the ✔...
3.3.15.7 Earth Fault Notification This parameter determines whether an Earth Fault is shown on the display during normal operation. To change the setting, press the ✔ button. The status changes from ✔ to X and vice versa. 3.3.15.8 Routing Interface This parameter determines whether the panel supports a fire and / or fault routing interface.
3.3.15.11 Config Data The Config Data option shows the loop protocol selected and the checksum for the configuration data. A note of this number can be taken and then checked on the next service visit to see if any changes have been made to the configuration data.
4 Service and Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance Schedule This equipment should be maintained in accordance with the regulations and codes appropriate to the country and location of installation. The following is recommended if no other regulations apply. 4.1.1 Daily Actions The site operator / user should perform the following checks and actions: a) The panel indicates normal operation.
4.2 Replacement of Components In general, all of the components parts used in the construction of the panel have been selected for long life and reliability. However, certain components may require to be changed on a regular service basis. The details of these are as follows: 4.2.1 Batteries For battery installation, see section...
4.2.1.2 Lithium Battery CAUTION – RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. A lithium battery is used for the real time clock. Replace only with the same type or authorised equivalent. This battery is not rechargeable. When the battery is replaced, re-enter the current date and time, using the menu functions, to update the values in the real-time clock chip.
5 Appendices 5.1 Appendix 1 – Forgotten Level 3 Password Should the Level-3 password be forgotten, contact Customer Support to obtain a temporary permit number to regain access to the panel programming functions. Customer Support will require a decryption key displayed by the panel. To obtain this number, attempt to gain access to the Level-3 Programming Functions by pressing button “1”...
5.2 Appendix 2 – Recommended Fire Rated Cables The following table provides a list of suitable fire rated cables with standard (30 minute) and enhanced (120 minute) classification. Refer to Document No. 680-088 for an up to date list. Core Sizes (mm) 5839-1 Rated Manufacturer Cable Type...
5.2.2 Sounder Circuit Lengths The voltage drop on each alarm circuit should be calculated to ensure that the minimum voltage at the end of the circuit exceeds the minimum required by each sounding device at the minimum alarm circuit output voltage. The voltage at the end of the circuit is given by: –...
5.3 Appendix 3 – Battery Standby Calculation Chart Use the following charts and associated notes to calculate the size of the batteries required to ensure operation of the installation in the event of AC Mains power failure. 5.3.1 Mx-4100 Quiescent Load Fire Alarm Load Equipment I (A)
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5.3.2 Mx-4200 / Mx-4400 / Mx-4800 Quiescent Load Fire Alarm Load Equipment I (A) Total I (A) Total Mx-4400/Mx4200 Chassis 0.083 = 0.083 0.178 = 0.178 Loop Driver 0.042 0.042 Loop 1 Sensor / Loop Current 1.25 1.25 Loop Driver 0.042 0.042 Loop 2...
5.4 Appendix 4 – Cause and Effect Programming Example 5.4.1 Introduction By default, all sounders and output devices will turn on immediately as soon as a fire is detected anywhere in the system. For example: Cause Effect Any Fire, Anywhere. ALL Output Devices will Turn ON Quite often an installation will require a more complex “Cause and Effect”...
5.4.4 Output Group Programming To achieve the above cause and effect requirements, the three different Output Groups would be programmed and indicated on the panel as in the following display examples: Output Group 6 – Sounders on Floor 6: [Output Group 3.9% Mem used] [STYLE 02 ZONE CAUSE...
5.5 Appendix 5 – Apollo Information Special Discovery specific features are available from the “Additional Info” field of the Loop View/Edit display. It is then possible to view the internal Drift, perform a rapid compensation or access any of the internal Discovery EEPROM memory locations.
5.5.3 View EEPROM The panel can read any of the extended memory locations within the Discovery devices. Highlight any “Disco” family device, select VIEW EEPROM and then press the ✔ button to confirm. The display will prompt for entry of the required extended memory address. For example: [Loop 1 Devices] <More>...
5.6 Appendix 6 – Hochiki ESP Information At power up the panel allows a couple of minutes for Hochiki ESP detectors to stabilise. Any detectors that the panel knows to be present will then be calibrated. The panel displays can be used normally during this time, but the fire detection response will be slower until all the calibration phases are complete.
5.7 Appendix 7 – Mx4000 Series Loop Output Drive Capability The following information is applicable per loop. All loops can be loaded to the maximum (500mA per loop). Provision has been made to allow for a typical loading of detectors and inputs (30mA). 5.7.1 Hochiki Volume Number of Loop Powered Sounder Bases...
5.8 Appendix 8 – Other Useful Documents The following reference and application documents may be useful in the design, configuration and installation of the system. The latest versions are available from the Advanced Electronics Ltd web site (www.advel.co.uk) or in hard copy format from Sales. Document...
5.9 Appendix 9 – Mx-4800 / Network Design Principles This section gives recommendations on the design of the installation to cover specific EN54-2 requirements and typical national codes of practice. [EN54-2: 1997, Clause 13.7] Not more than 512 fire detectors and / or manual call points and their associated mandatory functions shall be affected as a result of a system fault in the C.I.E.
5.10 Appendix 10 – Mx Series Product Capabilities / Max Limits This section gives details on the maximum capabilities for each of the products in the range. Some of the items can only be utilised via the PC CONFIG tool and these are annotated accordingly. 4100 4200 4400...
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