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Mircom QX-mini Installation And Operation Manual

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Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System
LT-2077 Rev. 4.2
Installation and Operation Manual
July 2019

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  • Page 1 QX-mini Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System LT-2077 Rev. 4.2 Installation and Operation Manual July 2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction The QX-mini Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System ..........QX-mini Overview QX-mini Components ..................... QX-mini Accessories ...................... Installation QX-mini Mechanical Installation Dimensions ..............Installing the QX-mini Enclosure ..................Main Board Connections ....................Operating Power ......................Amplifier Module Connections ..................
  • Page 4 Testing For QX-mini or QX-mini-LOC ................Testing For QX-mini-RM ....................Sample Implementations Sample Uses of the QX-mini system ................Configuration QX-mini Main or Booster Board Switch Locations ............DIP Switch Configuration ....................Remote Mic or LOC Switch Locations and Configuration ..........10.0 System Checkout 10.1...
  • Page 5 Appendix E: UL Compatible Speakers with Mircom QAD-30 QX-mini Amplifier and Temporal 520Hz Square Wave Low Frequency Signal 15.1 Mircom Amplifier ......................15.2 Mircom Temporal 520Hz Square Wave Low Frequency Signal ........15.3 System Sensor Speakers ....................15.4 Gentex Speakers ......................15.5 Wheelock Speakers .......................
  • Page 6 Figure 36 FACP relay activation - single stage ................Figure 37 FACP relay activation - two stage .................. Figure 38 Synchronized input from QX-mini wiring - Class B single slave ........Figure 39 Synchronized input from QX-mini wiring - Class B multiple slaves ........
  • Page 7 List of Figures Figure 43 NAC circuit wiring - Class A ................... Figure 44 DCLC, Style 7 wiring the QX-mini to multiple QX-mini-BP panels ......... Figure 45 DCLA, Style 4 wiring the QX-mini to multiple QX-mini-BP panels ......... Figure 46 Wiring the QX-mini to multiple QX-mini-RM remote microphones .........
  • Page 8 Compatible Fire Alarm Control Panels ................Table 3 QX-mini Components ..................... Table 4 QX-mini Accessories ...................... Table 5 QX-mini Main Board terminals and Jumpers ..............Table 6 QAD-30 amplifier module terminals ................Table 7 QAD-30 DIP Switch Settings ..................Table 8 QAS-2X8 audio zone splitter module terminals .............

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This document provides information for the successful installation, operation and configuration of the QX-mini and the QX-mini-BP. Unless specifically mentioned, QX-mini can hereafter be used to refer to either the QX-mini or the QX-mini-BP. This chapter explains 1.1 The QX-mini Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System...

  • Page 10: The Qx-Mini Emergency And Fire Alarm Audio System

    Introduction The QX-mini Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System The QX-mini operates either as a mass notification audio system or as part of a fire alarm system. Conventional fire alarm systems control the QX-mini with relays. Any of the Mircom/ Secutron panels listed in Table 2 can control the QX-mini.

  • Page 11: Table 2 Compatible Fire Alarm Control Panels

    Includes standard digital messages for Fire, Emergency, Evacuation, and All Clear • Select from 8 digital messages at the panel (Factory preprogrammed and Operator reprogrammable) • Advanced configuration settings and custom message upload using the QX-mini Software configurator • Stores up to 12 minutes of audio messages in total •...
  • Page 12 Introduction • Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) input for activation and communication with Mircom/ Secutron Fire Alarm Control Panels (FX-3500, FX-2000, FleX-Net™, MR-2100, MR-2200, MR-2900, and MR-3500 series) • Relay input for activation and communication with Mircom/Secutron Fire Alarm Control Panels (FX-350, FR-320, FA-1000, and FA-300) •...

  • Page 13: Qx-Mini Overview

    QX-mini Overview This chapter lists the components of the QX-mini. This chapter explains 2.1 QX-mini Components 2.2 QX-mini Accessories...

  • Page 14: Qx-Mini Components

    QX-mini Overview QX-mini Components The following table describes the components of the QX-mini. Table 3 QX-mini Components Model Description Master Panel with microphone, main display, main board, 1 X 30W amplifier, panel door, QX-mini blank plate, backbox, red front door, and transformer. A second 30W amplifier can be added.
  • Page 15 QX-mini Overview Table 3 QX-mini Components (Continued) Model Description Booster Panel with main board, 1 X 30W amplifier, backbox, QX-mini-BP deadfront, red front door, and transformer. A second 30W amplifier can be added. Booster Panel with main board, 1 X 30W amplifier, backbox,...
  • Page 16 QX-mini Overview Table 3 QX-mini Components (Continued) Model Description Battery cabinet with white front BC-160 door for 26AH and larger batteries. Battery cabinet with a red front BC-160-R door for 26AH and larger batteries. Remote Microphone with backbox, red front door, cover...
  • Page 17 QX-mini Overview Table 3 QX-mini Components (Continued) Model Description Local Operating Console with main display, blank plate, QX-mini-LOC-W microphone, remote microphone PCB, panel door, backbox, and white front door. Local Operating Console with main display, blank plate, QX-mini-LOC microphone, remote microphone PCB, panel door, backbox, and red front door.

  • Page 18: Qx-Mini Accessories

    QX-mini Overview QX-mini Accessories The following table describes the components of the QX-mini. Table 4 QX-mini Accessories Model Description UB-1024DS Universal Backbox. DOX-1024DS QX-Mini White front door.
  • Page 19 QX-mini Overview Table 4 QX-mini Accessories (Continued) Model Description DOX-1024DSR QX-mini Red front door. DOX-1024BPR QX-mini-BP Red front door.
  • Page 20 QX-mini Overview Table 4 QX-mini Accessories (Continued) Model Description DOX-1024BP QX-mini-BP White front door. QBB-LOC QX-mini-LOC Backbox.
  • Page 21 QX-mini Overview Table 4 QX-mini Accessories (Continued) Model Description DOX-QX-mini-LOCR QX-mini-LOC Red front door. DOX-QX-mini-LOC QX-mini-LOC White front door. QX-mini main board, main display, 1 X 30W amplifier, panel door, blank plate, and QX-MINI-KIT transformer on back plate. A second 30W amplifier can be...
  • Page 22 QX-mini Overview Table 4 QX-mini Accessories (Continued) Model Description Remote microphone PCB, and QX-mini-RMMIC cover plate QX-mini-RM backbox and red BB-1001XTR front door QX-mini-RM backbox and red BB-1001XTW front door...
  • Page 23 QX-mini Overview Table 4 QX-mini Accessories (Continued) Model Description Main display, blank plate, QX-mini-LOCMAIN microphone, remote microphone PCB, and panel door Main board, 1 X 30W amplifier, QX-mini-BPMAIN back plate, and transformer...
  • Page 24 QX-mini Overview Table 4 QX-mini Accessories (Continued) Model Description QAD-30 30 Watt amplifier module QX-mini Audio Zone Splitter used QAS-2X8 to separate the audio zones ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE QAZT-5302DS 24 Zone Controller ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation This chapter describes the installation of the QX-mini. This chapter explains 3.1 QX-mini Mechanical Installation Dimensions 3.2 Installing the QX-mini Enclosure 3.3 Main Board Connections 3.4 Operating Power 3.5 Amplifier Module Connections 3.6 QAS-2X8 Audio Zone Splitter Module Installation 3.7 Remote Microphone Connections...

  • Page 26: Qx-Mini Mechanical Installation Dimensions

    Installation QX-mini Mechanical Installation Dimensions The QX-mini comes with a BBX-1024DS or BBX-1024DSR enclosure. Both backboxes are suitable for flush or surface mounting and have a built-in trim ring. Caution: Excessive Force Improper installation or excessive force will damage the motherboard and modules being installed or removed.

  • Page 27: Figure 1 Qx-Mini Backbox Installation Dimensions

    1.3 " 1.3 " 6.0 " 2.0 " 9.5 " Figure 1 QX-mini backbox installation dimensions Dimensions of Enclosure (minus built in trim ring) 14.5” x 4.2” x 26” Distance between horizontal mounting screws 12” Distance between vertical mounting screws 23.5”...

  • Page 28: Installing The Qx-Mini Enclosure

    To Surface Mount the Enclosure Note: If installing QX-mini-BP, proceed to step 2. 1. Open the QX-mini and then remove the following cables from the QX-mini main board: • Disconnect the ribbon cable of the main display from terminal P12.

  • Page 29: Figure 2 Hex Nut Removal

    Installation Backbox Hexnuts QX-mini Board Backplate Hexnuts Figure 2 Hex nut removal 3. Unscrew the wingnuts securing the ground straps to the doors and then remove the doors from the chassis. Secure hex nuts for future use. 4. Mark the location of the top two mounting holes on the wall. Mark the locations of the...

  • Page 30: Figure 3 Anchor Hole Marking

    Installation Mark the top mounting holes 12.00 Inches Figure 3 Anchor hole marking 5. Fasten two screws halfway into the wall in the positions marked in step 4, using a suitable screw size. 6. Hang the box onto the two screws.

  • Page 31: Figure 4 Mounting Screw Positions

    Installation 7. Screw the other two screws at the bottom of the panel.Tighten all four screws into place. Mount Mount screws at screws at these these points points and then and then tighten. tighten. Figure 4 Mounting screw positions...

  • Page 32: Figure 5 Conduit Knockouts

    Installation 8. Remove necessary knockouts and attach conduit. Keep the lower left knockout for the dedicated AC power in. Knockouts Knockouts Dedicated AC Power Knockout Conduit Figure 5 Conduit knockouts 9. Attach the doors to the chassis and then secure the ground straps to the doors using the wingnuts removed in step 3.
  • Page 33 2. Note: If installing QX-mini-BP, the backbox installation is complete. 11. Connect the ribbon cable from the main display to terminal P12 on the main board. 12. Connect the microphone cable to terminal TS15 and TS18 on the main board.

  • Page 34: Figure 6 Backplate Removal

    3.2.3 Flush Mounting the QX-mini or QX-mini-BP To Flush Mount the Enclosure Note: If installing QX-mini-BP, proceed to step 2. 1. Open the QX-mini and then remove the following cables from the QX-mini main board: • Disconnect the ribbon cable from terminal P12. •...

  • Page 35: Figure 7 Qx-Mini Flush Mount

    Installation 4. Find a suitable mounting location for the QX-mini or QX-mini-BP (next to a wall stud or supporting structure) and then mark an opening on the wall that matches the dimensions of the QX-mini backbox. Top View Side View...

  • Page 36: Figure 8 Flush Mount Conduit

    Installation 7. Remove necessary knockouts and attach conduit. Reserve knockout on the lower left side for the dedicated AC Power conduit. Knockouts Knockouts Dedicated AC Power Knockout Conduit Figure 8 Flush mount conduit 8. Attach the doors to the chassis and then secure the ground straps to the doors using the wingnuts removed in step 3.

  • Page 37: Figure 9 Bc-160 Cabinet

    3.2.4 Surface Mounting the BC-160 Note: BC-160 must be located within the same room as the QX-mini that it services. To Flush Mount the Enclosure 1. Find a suitable mounting location for the BC-160 that is next to a wall stud or supporting structure, and a minimum of 6”...

  • Page 38: Figure 10 Bc-160 Conduit

    Installation Screw Holes 8.0” 8.0” Knockouts Knockouts 10.5” Screw Holes 8.0” 8.0” Figure 10 BC-160 conduit 5. Mount the backbox into the wall using six mounting bolts. 6. Connect the BC-160 Cabinet to the Control Panel cabinet with conduit between the adjacent knock-outs.

  • Page 39: Figure 11 Hex Nut Removal

    Installation 3.2.5 Surface Mounting the QX-mini-RM To Surface Mount the Enclosure 1. Open the QX-mini-RM. 2. Unscrew the two hex nuts that are securing the CH-1124A PCB bracket to the backbox and then remove the bracket from the enclosure. Secure hex nuts for future use.

  • Page 40: Figure 12 Qx-Mini-Rm Mounting Holes And Knockouts

    Conduit Knockout 7.5” Screw Holes Figure 12 QX-mini-RM mounting holes and knockouts 5. Fasten two screws halfway into the wall in the positions marked in step 4, using a suitable screw size. 6. Hang the box onto the two screws.

  • Page 41: Figure 13 Screw Removal

    Installation 3.2.6 Surface Mounting the QX-mini-LOC To Surface Mount the Enclosure 1. Open the QX-mini-LOC and then remove the following cables from the QX-mini-LOC main board: • Disconnect the ribbon cable from terminal P1. • Disconnect the microphone cable from terminal TS6.

  • Page 42: Figure 14 Qx-Mini-Loc Mounting Holes

    Mount screws at these points and then tighten. Figure 14 QX-mini-LOC mounting holes 5. Fasten two screws halfway into the wall in the positions marked in step 4, using a suitable screw size. 6. Hang the box onto the two screws.

  • Page 43: Figure 15 Qx-Mini-Loc Knockouts And Board Anchors

    Ground Wire Anchor Standoffs Knockouts Figure 15 QX-mini-LOC knockouts and board anchors 10. Attach the doors to the chassis and then secure the ground straps to the doors using the wingnuts removed in step 3. 11. Secure the CH-1139A PCB bracket to the backbox using the screws removed in step 2.

  • Page 44: Figure 16 Qx-Mini-Loc Knockout And Board Anchors Detail

    2. Unscrew the four screws that secure the CH-1139A PCB bracket to the backbox. Standoffs Ground Wire Anchor Knockouts Knockouts Figure 16 QX-mini-LOC knockout and board anchors detail 3. Remove wingnuts to the door ground straps and then remove the doors from the chassis. Secure wingnuts for future use.

  • Page 45: Figure 17 Qx-Mini-Loc Mounting Holes

    Installation 4. Find a suitable mounting location for the QX-mini-LOC, next to a wall stud or supporting structure, and then mark an opening on the wall that matches the dimensions of the QX- mini-LOC backbox. Side View Top View Wall...

  • Page 46: Main Board Connections

    Installation Main Board Connections The Main Board is pre-installed on the QX-mini backplate. The Main Board terminals are shown below. The terminals are depluggable for wiring ease. TS10 TS1 TS14 TS11 TS16 TS17 TS6 TS12 TS13 RMIC RELAY RS-485 RS-485...
  • Page 47 Installation Table 5 QX-mini Main Board terminals and Jumpers (Continued) Terminal/Jumper Description TS16 Remote Microphone Audio terminal. TS10 Relay IN terminal. Alarm Relay terminal. AC Trouble Relay terminal. Common Trouble Relay terminal. TS17 Remote Microphone RS-485 terminal. RS-485 OUT terminal.

  • Page 48: Operating Power

    Installation Operating Power The QX-mini can operate on either 120VAC or 240VAC on the AC mains and battery power when there is a drop in or complete loss of electrical power. For more information, see section 12.0 Appendix B: Power Supply & Battery Calculations.

  • Page 49: Figure 20 Qx-Mini Or Qx-Mini-Bp Battery Wiring

    1. Connect wires to the battery terminals. 2. Ensure the transformer terminals are connected to the board. 3. Connect the batteries’ positive terminal to P3 on the QX-mini board. 4. Connect the batteries’ negative terminal to P4 on the QX-mini board.

  • Page 50: Figure 21 Bc-160 And Qx-Mini Full Wiring Setup

    Signal Transformer Transformer 240V Yellow wire Brown wire 120V Red wire Black wire White with Neutral Black wire blue strip wire WX-058 Cable Assembly BC-160 External Battery Cabinet black black Battery Battery Figure 21 BC-160 and QX-mini full wiring setup...

  • Page 51: Figure 22 Bc-160 Internal Wiring

    Battery Figure 22 BC-160 internal wiring 3. When ready to wire QX-mini or QX-mini-BP batteries to main board, ensure that the AC power (via P1 and P2) are connected before the battery terminals (via P3 and P4) to avoid sparking hazards.

  • Page 52: Amplifier Module Connections

    Installation Amplifier Module Connections The QX-mini comes with one QAD-30 30W amplifier module. An optional second QAD-30 can be purchased to supply up to 60W of audio. Each QAD-30 mounts on top of the main board using four spacers. The QAD-30 uses ribbon cables for QX-mini board connections and amplifier power.

  • Page 53: Figure 24 Qad-30 Dip Switch Positions

    Installation Table 6 QAD-30 amplifier module terminals (Continued) Terminal Description Input for backup amplifier. 3.5.1 Setting the DIP switch There is 1 bank of DIP switch bits on the QAD-30. This DIP switch bank has 4 switches, numbered 1 to 4. Flipping a switch up places it in the ON position.

  • Page 54: Figure 25 Installing The Amplifier Module

    MTG2 • MTG1 2. Attach ribbon cable between P5 or P6 on the QX-mini or QX-mini-BP board to P2 on QAD-30 amplifier board. 3. Place QAD-30 board so its screw holes align with the standoffs. 4. Secure amplifier board using four screws at MTG7 and MTG8 then MTG2 and MTG1.

  • Page 55: Qas-2X8 Audio Zone Splitter Module Installation

    The QAS-2X8 mounts on the rightmost side of the main board using four spacers. The QAS- 2X8 uses a ribbon cable for QX-mini board connections and power. The terminals on the QAS- 2X8 are shown below and are described in Table 8.

  • Page 56: Figure 27 Installing The Audio Zone Splitter Module

    Ensure ALL AC and battery connections are disconnected before attempting to install or remove any component. Otherwise, board damage may occur. 1. Replace one standoff for each screw on the right side of the QX-mini main board as shown in Figure 27.

  • Page 57: Remote Microphone Connections

    24VDC terminal on the QX-mini main board. Note: RM not for use in Canada. The terminals and jumper on the QX-mini-RM board are shown in Figure 28 and are described in Table 9. OUT IN OUT...

  • Page 58: Local Operating Console Connections

    The QX-mini-LOC Local Operating Console houses a remote microphone and a main display. The terminals on the microphone board in the QX-mini-LOC are identical to the terminals on the microphone board in the QX-mini-RM. For information on the terminals for the microphone board in the QX-mini-LOC, see section 4.2.14 Remote Microphone Wiring on page 73.

  • Page 59: Figure 29 Exploded View Of Qx-Mini-Loc Showing Mounting Of Rax-Lcd

    Included bracket CH-976 for RAX-LCD and Dead Front RAXN-LCD (use 4 screws attached to blank plate) Same board as QX-mini-RM Indicators and Controls (RAX-LCD shown in the upper window) Backbox Door Figure 29 Exploded view of QX-mini-LOC showing mounting of RAX-LCD...

  • Page 60: Figure 30 Exploded View Of Qx-Mini-Loc Showing Mounting Of Rax-Lcd-Lite

    (use 4 included standoffs and 4 Dead Front screws attached to blank plate) 4 included standoffs Same board as QX-mini-RM Indicators and Controls (RAX-LCD-LITE shown in the upper window) Backbox Door Figure 30 Exploded view of QX-mini-LOC showing mounting of RAX-LCD-LITE...

  • Page 61: Wiring

    Wiring This chapter describes the proper field wiring for the QX-mini. This chapter explains 4.1 Wiring Tables 4.2 Main Board Terminal Connections 4.3 Amplifier Connections 4.4 QAS-2X8 Audio Zone Splitter Connections 4.5 Backup Amplifier 4.6 Power Supply Connections 4.7 UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements...

  • Page 62: Wiring Tables

    Wiring Wiring Tables Mircom recommends using AWG#18 to AWG#12 shielded twisted pair (or triple) in each cable, subject to Authority Having Jurisdiction. 4.1.1 Wiring Tables for Inputs Table 10 Wiring Table for Input Circuits (Relay Inputs and Synch Inputs) Wire Gauge...

  • Page 63: Table 12 Wiring Table For 70V Speakers

    Wiring Notes: Main Board NAC Circuits are rated for 2.5 Amperes each. Maximum Voltage Drop Should Not Exceed 1.8 Volts. 4.1.3 Wiring Tables for Speaker Circuits Table 12 Wiring Table for 70V Speakers Total Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device (ELR) Power 18AWG 16AWG...

  • Page 64: Main Board Terminal Connections

    Wiring Main Board Terminal Connections Wire devices to terminals as shown below. TS10 TS17 TS14 TS16 TS11 TS12 TS13 RMIC RELAY SYNCH SYNCH SYNCH RMIC RS-485 RS-485 ALARM OUTPUT NAC 1 NAC 2 AUDIO AUDIO RS-485 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 + S - +OUT- +IN- + 1 - + 2 -...

  • Page 65: Figure 33 Slc Loop Wiring - Class A

    The inter-panel synchronization supports up to a total of four units. Sample setups: • one QX-mini panel (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units • one QX-mini panel and a FACP (regenerating synchronization from FACP) and two QX- mini-BP units • one QX-mini-BP unit (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units...

  • Page 66: Figure 35 Synchronized Input From Facp Wiring - Class A

    Sample setups: • one QX-mini panel (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units • one QX-mini panel and a FACP (regenerating synchronization from FACP) and two QX- mini-BP units • one QX-mini-BP unit (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units 4.2.5 FACP Relay Activation - Single Stage...

  • Page 67: Figure 37 Facp Relay Activation - Two Stage

    NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C + S - + S - + S - + 1 - + 2 - QX-MINI-BP Figure 38 Synchronized input from QX-mini wiring - Class B single slave Attention: CLASS B WIRING ONLY...

  • Page 68: Figure 39 Synchronized Input From Qx-Mini Wiring - Class B Multiple Slaves

    Sample setups: • one QX-mini panel (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units • one QX-mini panel and a FACP (regenerating synchronization from FACP) and two QX- mini-BP units • one QX-mini-BP unit (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units 4.2.8 Synchronized Input from QX-mini Single Stage Wiring - Class B Multiple...

  • Page 69: Figure 40 Synchronized Input From Qx-Mini Wiring - Class B Multiple Slaves

    Sample setups: • one QX-mini panel (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units • one QX-mini panel and a FACP (regenerating synchronization from FACP) and two QX- mini-BP units • one QX-mini-BP unit (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units 4.2.9 Synchronized Input from QX-mini Two Stage Wiring - Class B Multiple...

  • Page 70: Figure 41 Wiring For Alarm, Ac Trouble, And Common Trouble Relays

    + 2 - Figure 41 Wiring for Alarm, AC Trouble, and Common Trouble relays Attention: When using this type of interface between the FACP and QX-mini, the FACP and QX-mini must be separated by no more than 20 feet and wiring must be in conduit.

  • Page 71: Figure 43 Nac Circuit Wiring - Class A

    + S - + S - + S - + S - + S - + S - + S - QX-mini-BP Booster Panel QX-mini-BP Booster Panel QX-mini Master Panel Figure 44 DCLC, Style 7 wiring the QX-mini to multiple QX-mini-BP panels...

  • Page 72: Figure 45 Dcla, Style 4 Wiring The Qx-Mini To Multiple Qx-Mini-Bp Panels

    Figure 45 DCLA, Style 4 wiring the QX-mini to multiple QX-mini-BP panels Notes: The maximum RS-485 wiring run between each node is 1000 feet or 305 metres. A maximum of five QX-mini-BP booster panels for each QX-mini main panel is supported.

  • Page 73: Figure 46 Wiring The Qx-Mini To Multiple Qx-Mini-Rm Remote Microphones

    RS-485 RS-485 Shield Green White LAST QX-mini-RM Figure 46 Wiring the QX-mini to multiple QX-mini-RM remote microphones Note: On the RMIC RS-485 and RMIC Audio connections attach the shield wire on the output terminal plugs ONLY. Aux 24V • Max Impedance: 40 Ohms per loop •...

  • Page 74: Amplifier Connections

    Supervised: Yes • Power Limited: Yes Notes: The maximum wiring run from the QX-mini to the last QX-mini-RM is 1000 feet or 305 meters. Use 18-22 AWG twisted shielded pair for RS-485 connections. Use 18-22 AWG twisted shielded pair for audio connections to minimize noise from other circuits.

  • Page 75: Figure 47 Class A And Class B Wiring Examples

    Wiring EOL-223 Class B Wiring Class A Wiring Output 1 B+B- A+A- B+B- A+A- Output 2 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 Figure 47 Class A and Class B wiring examples...

  • Page 76: Figure 48 Amplifier Connectors And Dip Switch

    Wiring 4.3.1 Amplifier Installation Input for backup amplifier Output 1 Output 2 QX-mini Ribbon Connector Factory DIP Switch Figure 48 Amplifier connectors and DIP switch To install an amplifier 1. See section 3.5.2 Installing Amplifier Module on page 54 for adding a QAD-30 board.

  • Page 77: Qas-2X8 Audio Zone Splitter Connections

    Wiring QAS-2X8 Audio Zone Splitter Connections To install an audio zone splitter 1. See section 3.6.1 Installing the Audio Zone Splitter Module on page 56 for instructions on adding a QAS-2X8 audio zone splitter. To enable an audio zone splitter 1.

  • Page 78: Figure 50 Wiring 1 Amplifier To The Audio Zone Splitter

    Wiring 4.4.1 Wiring the Audio Zone Splitter to Amplifiers This section describes some of the most common ways to use the audio zone splitter. In all cases, each amplifier provides up to a maximum of 30W. One Audio Message Application and One Amplifier Figure 50 shows the wiring of 1 amplifier to the audio zone splitter in a one audio message application.

  • Page 79: Backup Amplifier

    Wiring Two Audio Message Application Figure 52 shows the wiring of 2 amplifiers to the audio zone splitter in an application where each amplifier plays a different audio message. For example, one amplifier can provide an alarm signal to a zone, and the other amplifier can provide an alert signal to the other zones.

  • Page 80: Power Supply Connections

    120 VAC, 60 Hz, 2 A / 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 1A Power supply total current 9.5 A maximum Battery Fuse Replace with WX-058 Battery Cable Assembly No Polarity QX-mini/QX-mini-BP MAIN BOARD B ATTE RY EARTH 120VAC Installation GROUND black...

  • Page 81: Ul Power-Limited Wiring Requirements

    Wiring UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements Power-limited TS10 TS17 TS14 TS16 TS11 TS12 TS13 RELAY SYNCH SYNCH SYNCH RMIC RS-485 RS-485 RMIC ALARM OUTPUT NAC 1 NAC 2 AUDIO AUDIO RS-485 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 + S - +OUT- +IN- + 1 - + 2 - NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C...

  • Page 82: Indicators & Controls

    Indicators & Controls This chapter describes the LED indicators and controls on the QX-mini and the QX-mini-BP. This chapter explains 5.1 Indicators and Controls 5.2 Main Display LEDs and Controls 5.3 Main Board LED Indicators 5.4 Amplifier Module LED Indicators 5.5 Remote Microphone Indicators...

  • Page 83: Indicators And Controls

    Indicators & Controls Indicators and Controls Indicators and controls on the QX-mini are found on the main display panel, the main board, and the QAD-30 amplifier module. The main display panel has indicators (LEDs) that provide status information and controls (buttons) for operating the QX-mini. For troubleshooting purposes, there are LEDs located on the main board and on the QAD-30 amplifier module that show Trouble, Alarm, Status, and Active for the main board components.
  • Page 84 The red LED for a zone activates steady for an active fire alarm/alert. Message Selection Use the 8 message selection controls to select a pre-recorded audio message. The default pre-recorded messages for the QX-mini are the following: • Alert •...
  • Page 85 Indicators & Controls AC Power - ALERT ZONE 1 CALL Steady Green BELL CLEAR ZONE 2 EVACUATION CONTINUOUS SELECTION MESSAGE ACTIVE VISUAL FALSE SLOW WHOOP ALARM ZONE 3 INDICATOR ALARM ACTIVE CONTINUOUS TEST PRE-TONE ACTIVE ALARM TEMPORAL Trouble / ZONE 4 READY CLEARED TONE (CODE3)
  • Page 86 Indicators & Controls ALERT ZONE 1 CALL Flashes Yellow BELL CLEAR ZONE 2 EVACUATION CONTINUOUS SELECTION MESSAGE ACTIVE VISUAL FALSE SLOW WHOOP ALARM ZONE 3 INDICATOR ALARM ACTIVE CONTINUOUS TEST PRE-TONE ACTIVE ALARM TEMPORAL Trouble / ZONE 4 READY CLEARED TONE (CODE3) Trouble Silence TO PAGE...
  • Page 87 CLEARED TONE (CODE3) Trouble Silence TO PAGE The QX-mini automatically plays a pre-announcement tone when operator holds down the push-to-talk (PTT) button on the microphone. The Pre-tone Active LED activates steady green while the pre-tone is playing. Ready to Page...

  • Page 88: Main Board Led Indicators

    Flashes Yellow An FACP activated audio control feature of the QX-mini which, during a First Alarm, prevents voice paging for a user-set period of time. In the configurator software, this feature may be enabled or disabled. If enabled, any button may be assigned for Page Inhibited for the QX-mini and QX-mini-LOC.

  • Page 89: Figure 57 Locations Of The Qx-Mini Main Board Leds And Buzzer

    Main Mic Battery For (Future Buzzer FAIL Fault Trouble Trouble Use) Figure 57 Locations of the QX-mini main board LEDs and buzzer Table 15 Descriptions of QX-mini main board LEDs Color Indication Action Alarm (Relay) Active Alarm Steady AC Trouble (Relay) Active...
  • Page 90 Indicators & Controls Table 15 Descriptions of QX-mini main board LEDs (Continued) Color Indication Action Remote Mic Trouble Yellow Trouble Steady Relay In 1 ACT Green Active Steady Relay In 1 Trouble Yellow Trouble Steady Relay In 2 ACT Green...

  • Page 91: Amplifier Module Led Indicators

    Indicators & Controls Amplifier Module LED Indicators There are LED indicators on the QAD-30 amplifier module to help in troubleshooting. The LEDs indicate troubles, alarms, and statuses for components on the main board. See Figure 58 on page 91 for the locations of the LEDs. See Table 16 for descriptions of what the LEDs’...

  • Page 92: Remote Microphone Indicators

    Yellow Trouble Steady Remote Microphone Indicators The QX-mini-RM remote microphone display panel has 4 LED indicators and 1 control (the push-to-talk button on the microphone). This section describes the purposes of these indicators. Note: RM not for use in Canada.
  • Page 93 Indicators & Controls AC Power AC Power Steady Green Common Trouble Ready to Page System in Use The AC Power LED activates steady green while the main AC power is within acceptable levels. The LED flashes green when the level falls below the power-fail threshold and the panel is switched to standby (battery) power.
  • Page 94 Indicators & Controls Ready to Page AC Power Common Trouble Steady Green Ready to Page System in Use The Ready to Page LED activates steady green then the operator may begin speaking into the microphone. System in Use AC Power Common Trouble Ready to Page System in Use...

  • Page 95: Figure 60 Qx-Mini-Rm Leds

    FACP has control of the audio channel. Paging ability will resume when the LED is extinguished, even if the alarm continues to sound. AUDIO 24VDC RS-485 OUT IN OUT Heartbeat Activity RS-485 Activity Display Activity Figure 60 QX-mini-RM LEDs Table 17 QX-mini-RM Board LED Color Indication Action RS-485 Activity Green Status...

  • Page 96: Local Operating Console Indicators And Controls

    Indicators & Controls Local Operating Console Indicators and Controls The QX-mini-LOC Local Operating Console has the same indicators and controls as the Main Display on the QX-mini. Note: LOC not for use in Canada. Figure 61 LOC - Local operating console...

  • Page 97: Operation

    Operation This chapter describes operational capabilities of the QX-mini. This chapter explains 6.1 Circuit Types 6.2 Initiating Device Circuit 6.3 NAC (Output) Circuits Types 6.4 NAC Sync Modes 6.5 NAC Evacuation Codes 6.6 Audio Message Playback 6.7 Paging 6.8 Audio Priorities...

  • Page 98: Circuit Types

    When a FACP is used, it has full control as to how the system responds to an alarm or manual control request. Initiating Device Circuit The QX-mini may use an FACP as an Initiating Device Circuit via the Signaling Line Circuit or Relay Activation or Sync Input. 6.2.1 Relay Inputs The QX-mini may receive initiating relay signals from the FACP: •...

  • Page 99: Nac (Output) Circuits Types

    Sample setups: • one QX-mini panel (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units • one QX-mini panel and a FACP (regenerating synchronization from FACP) and two QX- mini-BP units • one QX-mini-BP unit (generating synchronization) and three QX-mini-BP units NAC (Output) Circuits Types Signal Used by audible devices, such as bells and piezo mini-horns.
  • Page 100 Operation 6.4.1 Internal Sync Mode In this mode all signal and synchronizing strobe rates are produced in the QX-mini. When a NAC circuit is initiated by the FACP, the NAC output signals are internally generated based on how the software is configured.

  • Page 101: Nac Evacuation Codes

    Operation NAC Evacuation Codes 6.5.1 Single stage codes Continuous On 100% of the time. Temporal Code 0.5 second on, 0.5 second off, 0.5 second on, 0.5 second off, 0.5 second on, 1.5 second off, then repeat. March Code 0.5 second on, 0.5 second off. California Code 5 seconds on, 10 seconds off.

  • Page 102: Audio Message Playback

    Paging Use the microphone on the QX-mini, a QX-mini-RM remote microphone call box, or a QX-mini-LOC local operating console to page zones. Use All Call to page all zones at the same time. To page the audio system with the QX-mini OR QX-mini-LOC 1.
  • Page 103 If the System in Use LED flashes yellow, another microphone with a higher priority has control of the audio channel. The system will not page when another operator’s microphone has control. The QX-mini master microphone has highest priority. 2. When the Ready To Page LED lights green, begin the page.

  • Page 104: Audio Priorities

    In all cases, the QX-mini master microphone maintains highest priority and its control will pre-empt any activity on the QX-mini-RMs and QX-mini-LOCs. For information on setting remote microphone priorities, see SW2 address on QX-mini-RM AND QX-mini-LOC board.

  • Page 105: Testing

    Testing This chapter describes testing functionality of the QX-mini and its components. This chapter explains 7.1 Testing For QX-mini or QX-mini-LOC 7.2 Testing For QX-mini-RM...

  • Page 106: Testing For Qx-Mini Or Qx-Mini-Loc

    Test this functionality if the system is connected to an FACP. 1. Initiate an alarm at the FACP. Observe that the “Alarm Active” LED illuminates on the QX-mini or QX-mini-LOC. 2. The corresponding zones will have an audible message playing and visible devices activated.

  • Page 107: Sample Implementations

    Sample Implementations The QX-mini may be configured for individual unit control or control via a Fire Alarm Control Panel. Options can include: 1-Stage or 2-Stage activation for fire alarm, emergency messaging, or Mass Notification. The local microphone panels control paging and zone control.

  • Page 108: Sample Uses Of The Qx-Mini System

    Notification and Small Emergency Application This implementation is useful for places of assembly: places of worship, community centers, and auditoriums. NOT intended for fire use. The QX-mini is not connected to a FACP. Note: Pre-recorded messages can translated into client languages are helpful in multi- lingual situations or environments.

  • Page 109: Figure 63 Public Annunciation System For Multi-Floor Building

    Sample Implementations Floor Floor Floor Speakers QX-mini-RM QX-mini-LOC QX-mini Figure 63 Public annunciation system for multi-floor building...

  • Page 110: Figure 64 Public Annunciating System For A Single Floor Multi-Use Building

    The same layout as the Stand Alone Use, but with automatic fire message initiation via a Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel. Options for this configuration: • The QX-mini can interface with any conventional FACP (i.e. Mircom FA-1000 AND FA- 300 series) using dry contacts and/or NAC.

  • Page 111: Figure 65 Conventional Fire Alarm

    Up to six Remote Microphones or LOC panels may be added for making announcements at locations away from the main panel. • The QX-mini can support up to 5 Booster Panels for expansion and added broadcast power. • The Master QX-mini Panel communicates with and streams audio to boosters over RS- 485.
  • Page 112 The main feature for this configuration is the ability to interface with a Fire Alarm Control Panel via SLC communications (i.e.Mircom FX-2000, FleX-Net™, MR-2200 Secutron, and FX- 3500). This configuration allows: • between the FACP and QX-mini, the SLC permits advanced control and reporting over a 2 wire pair • retrofit for pre-existing FACP systems •...

  • Page 113: Figure 66 Fire Alarm Panel Linked Via Slc To Master Panel

    Sample Implementations QX-mini-RM Floor QX-mini-RM Floor QX-mini-RM Floor Speakers Floor QX-mini-RM via SLC FACP QX-mini QX-mini-RM Figure 66 Fire alarm panel linked via SLC to master panel...

  • Page 114: Figure 67 Fire Alarm Control Panel With Distributed Qx-Mini System

    Sample Implementations Up to 5 QX-mini-BP units per system RS-485 Floor QX-mini-BP QX-mini-RM Floor QX-mini-RM Floor QX-mini-RM Floor Speakers Floor QX-mini-RM via SLC FACP QX-mini QX-mini-RM Figure 67 Fire alarm control panel with distributed QX-mini system...

  • Page 115: Configuration

    Configuration The chapter describes how to configure the QX-mini with the switches located on the main board. This chapter explains: 9.1 QX-mini Main or Booster Board Switch Locations 9.2 DIP Switch Configuration 9.3 Remote Mic or LOC Switch Locations and Configuration...

  • Page 116: Qx-Mini Main Or Booster Board Switch Locations

    Configuration QX-mini Main or Booster Board Switch Locations The QX-mini requires a unique address for each board to be identified by other devices and FACPs. The DIP switch SW1 allows the identification of each QX-mini main or Booster board when wired up together. Once properly addressed, QX-mini boards will correctly route control and audio signals to the proper destinations or zones.

  • Page 117: Figure 69 Dip Switch Positions

    Configuration 9.1.1 Setting the DIP switch There is 1 bank of DIP switch bits on the QX-mini main board: SW1. This DIP switch bank has 8 switches, numbered 1 to 8. Flipping a switch up places it in the ON position.

  • Page 118: Dip Switch Configuration

    Configuration DIP Switch Configuration The Panel Address is set using the DIP switch, located on the bottom left of the QX-mini or QX-mini-BP main boards, and using the configurator software. Configuration is done by setting DIP switch SW 1 to the desired address. Addresses can be set to any value from 1 to 6 but it MUST match the software configurator settings.

  • Page 119: Figure 71 Qx-Mini-Rm And Qx-Mini-Loc Rotary Switch Close Up

    Configuration Figure 71 QX-mini-RM and QX-mini-LOC rotary switch close up To set the RS-485 address on a remote microphone 1. Set rotary SW2 to the appropriate value for the necessary address. Addresses must be consecutive and must start at 1. The highest numerical RS-485 address assigned must match the number of remote microphones set in the configuration software.

  • Page 120: System Checkout

    10.0 System Checkout This chapter describes the proper field wiring for the QX-mini. This chapter explains 10.1 System Checkout 10.2 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 121: System Checkout

    System Checkout 10.1 System Checkout The following are the recommended steps before and during the powering up of the QX-mini. 10.1.1 Before Turning The Power ON 1. To prevent sparking, DO NOT connect the batteries first. Connecting the batteries is only to be done after the system has been powered from the main AC Supply.

  • Page 122: Figure 72 Qx-Mini Board Leds

    System Checkout 10.2.1 Troubleshooting using LEDs The QX-mini board uses LEDs to indicate activity and trouble events. The following procedures allow the operator to quickly diagnose board health or eliminate the most common system issues. RS485 OUT Transmiting Synch Receiving...
  • Page 123 A ground fault indication means that a wire is completing an electrical circuit but not by following its intended path. The ground fault LED will light when the QX-mini detects a change in voltage beyond the necessary range for its programming.

  • Page 124: Appendix A: Specifications And Features

    11.0 Appendix A: Specifications And Features Table 19 QX-mini and QX-mini-BP Specifications and Features QX-mini and QX-mini-BP Chassis General Micro-controller based design and software configurator. NAC Circuits 2 Style Y or Z (Class B or A) configurable as strobes or audibles. Terminals are labelled “NAC 1”...
  • Page 125 16.1 mA Environmental Use in indoor and dry environment only. QAD-30 General Amplifier module for QX-mini or QX-mini-BP. • Selectable 70.7Vrms or 25Vrms output • Two fully supervised Class "A" (Style Z) or "B" (Style Y) speaker zones • Freq. response +/-3dB from 400 to 4000Hz...

  • Page 126: Appendix B: Power Supply & Battery Calculations

    12.0 Appendix B: Power Supply & Battery Calculations Use the form below to determine the required Secondary Power Supply (batteries) for each QX-MINI/ QX-MINI-BP and its accessories. Note: Secondary Power Supply (Battery) circuit is supervised, if software is configured for batteries.
  • Page 127 [STANDBY (A)______] X [(24 or 60 Hours)___] + ([ALARM (B)______] X [*Alarm in Hr.] _____ = (C)______AH Battery Selection Multiply (C) by 1.25 to derate battery. Batteries BAT-12V12A(12AH), and BAT-12V18A(18AH) will fit into the QX-mini and QX-mini-BP chassis. For larger batteries, use the BC-160 battery cabinet.

  • Page 128: Appendix C: Uli Compatible Devices

    13.0 Appendix C: ULI Compatible Devices 13.1 Synchronized Strobes Table 20 ULI Compatible Synchronized Strobes Manufacturer Brand Strobe Model Max. Strobe/NAC Mircom/Potter Mircom FS-340R (or FS-340W) System Sensor System Sensor SR (or SW) Wheelock Wheelock STR (or STW) Gentex GES3-24WR (or...

  • Page 129: Appendix D: Ulc Compatible Speakers

    14.0 Appendix D: ULC Compatible Speakers Note: Use UL compatible listed 24V or 70V speakers. Table 21Table of ULC Compatible Speakers Model Number dbA @ 10 feet Mounting and Shape 4” Speakers (70V) SP-104A-70 (4" round) 1/4 watt 85 dbA IB-104 Recessed Round 1/2 watt...

  • Page 130: Appendix E: Ul Compatible Speakers With Mircom Qad-30 Qx-Mini Amplifier And Temporal 520Hz Square Wave Low Frequency Signal

    25 or 70 Volt 30 Watt Amplifier 15.2 Mircom Temporal 520Hz Square Wave Low Frequency Signal UL tested Mircom temporal 520Hz square wave has three matching signal inputs available in the QX-mini Configurator library. Refer to the following table for recommended signal input selection for UL application according to the speaker manufacturer and amplifier voltage.

  • Page 131: 15.3 System Sensor Speakers

    Compatible Speakers 15.3 System Sensor Speakers Model Description Back Box Flush mount on 4 x 4 standard outlet box; or Wall Mount Speaker, Red / SPR, SPW White, c/w 25V/70.7V Surface mount on Back Box SBBSPR or Output, ¼, ½, 1 and 2W SBBSPRW;...

  • Page 132: 15.4 Gentex Speakers

    Compatible Speakers Model Description Back Box Round Ceiling Mount Speaker/Strobe, White, No Flush mount on 4 x 4 standard outlet box; or Markings, c/w 25/70.7V SPSCW-P Output, ¼, ½, 1 and 2W, Surface mount on Back Box SBBCR or SBBCW 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, 115 cd Round Ceiling Mount...

  • Page 133: 15.5 Wheelock Speakers

    Compatible Speakers Model Description Back Box Wall Mount Speaker with 4 x 4 x 2-1/8 standard junction box; SSPKR24-15/ Fixed 15/75 cd Strobe, Red 75WLP GBLP Back Box Lens 15.5 Wheelock Speakers Model Description Back Box E70-R Wall/Ceiling-Mount Speaker; Red/White/Nickel; c/w 25V/ E70-W 70.7V Output;...

  • Page 134: Appendix F: Digital Voice Messages

    16.0 Appendix F: Digital Voice Messages List of the factory prerecorded messages used as the QX-mini default configuration. The user may record their own messages. List of messages: • Alert (Stage 1) “May we have your attention please...” • Evacuation (Stage 2) “Attention please, we have report of a fire...”...

  • Page 135: Warranty And Warning Information

    As the only individual in contact with system users, please bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this Mircom System. Failure to properly inform system end-users of the circumstances in which the system might fail may result in over-reliance upon the system.
  • Page 136 11. Battery Failure. If the Mircom System or any device connected to the system operates from batteries it is possible for the batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have not failed, they must be fully charged, in good condition, and installed correctly.
  • Page 137 20. Integrated Products. Mircom System might not function as intended if it is connected to a non-Mircom product or to a Mircom product that is deemed non-compatible with a particular Mircom System.
  • Page 138 CANADA - Main Office U.S.A © Mircom 2019 25 Interchange Way 4575 Witmer Industrial Estates Printed in Canada Subject to change without prior notice Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3 Niagara Falls, NY 14305 Tel: (905) 660-4655 Tel: (905) 660-4655 www.mircom.com (888) 660-4655...

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