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Mircom QX-mini Programming Manual

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QX-mini
Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System
LT-2079 Rev. 2
Programming Guide
July 2019

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  • Page 1 QX-mini Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System LT-2079 Rev. 2 Programming Guide July 2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ - Two Stage Introduction ........................Wiring ..........................Configuration Steps ....................... SLC Address Configuration ................... SLC Integration - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ - Single Stage 27 Introduction ........................Wiring ..........................Configuration Steps ....................... SLC Address Configuration ...................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Single Stage Introduction ........................Wiring ..........................Configuration Steps ....................... Zone Correlations ......................SLC Address Configuration ................... Relay Input - QX-mini and FX-3500 Introduction ........................Wiring ..........................Configuration Steps ....................... 10.0 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-2000 - Two Stage 10.1...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This document provides information on programming the QX-mini Emergency and Fire Alarm Audio System. Mircom strives to offer the highest quality products and services. To that end we encourage you to contact us with any inquiries, feedback or assistance you may require.

  • Page 6: Working With The Configurator

    New Job window In the Pre-Tone Setting box, select the kind of pre-tone, or “No Tone”. If a pre-tone is selected, then the QX-mini automatically plays a pre-announcement tone when the operator holds down the push-to-talk (PTT) button on the microphone.
  • Page 7 Working with the Configurator In the Edit Job window, click “Master Panel 0” then click “Edit” to make further changes to the job. Click “Add Zone Selector” if an extra zone selector has been installed. Microphone gain can be selected as per requirements. Figure 3 Edit Job window Note:...
  • Page 8 “None” has been selected as SLC type. Figure 5 Monitoring If NACs on FACP need to be in sync with NACs on QX-mini, select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”. Remote microphones (“Add MIC”) and LOCs (“Add LOC”) can be added as per requirement.

  • Page 9: Panel Inputs

    Working with the Configurator Create zones as per requirement. Correlate these zones to appropriate NACs and speaker outputs. Figure 7 Zones Panel Inputs After zones are correlated to desired outputs, they can be assigned to SLC addresses, relay inputs or sync inputs for activation. 2.2.1 Relay/Sync Input Correlation Click on panel inputs, click on the ‘+’...

  • Page 10: Configuring Audio Messages

    Working with the Configurator 2.2.2 SLC Input Correlation Click on panel inputs, click on the ‘+’ sign. Select Panel input address to activate EVAC zone. Ensure this address corresponds to “supervised output module” in the FACP job. Figure 9 SLC/RELAY-IN/SYNC Correlations Configuring Audio Messages Click on “Edit Audio”.
  • Page 11 Figure 11 Audio Messages Select audio clips from the library on the left and compose a message. Clips can be imported, recorded and created using “Text to Speech” feature. All audio formats are converted automatically when imported into QX-mini. Figure 12 Audio Clips...
  • Page 12 Working with the Configurator Under message composition, when creating messages for evacuation and alert, ensure stage for evacuation, and alert is selected from the drop down as shown below. For any other messages, “manual” must be selected. Figure 13 Alert Stage Messages can be assigned to switches by using left click on the mouse, keeping it pressed and dragging the message to the appropriate switch.

  • Page 13: Saving A Job

    Working with the Configurator Zones can be assigned to switches similarly as shown in step 5. Use left-click, keep it pressed, and drag Figure 15 Click and drag the zone to the appropriate switch Saving a Job Click “Save Job”. The Configurator does not automatically save the job. Figure 16 Save Job button Connecting to a Panel Use the USB connector to connect to the USB port (JP1) on the panel.

  • Page 14: Sending A Job

    Working with the Configurator Serial port is automatically detected. Click “OK”. Figure 18 Serial port Sending a Job Attention: You must send the job to the Master and Booster panels individually. Ensure that you are connected to the correct panel before you send the job.

  • Page 15: Getting The Job

    The secondary amplifier can be configured as a backup. If the master amplifier fails, the backup amplifier takes over. Wire the backup amplifier as shown in LT-2077 QX-mini Installation Manual. To enable a backup amplifier In the Edit Job window, click “Master Panel 0” then click “Edit”.
  • Page 16 Working with the Configurator Select “Backup”. Figure 22 Configure a backup amplifier Click “OK”.

  • Page 17: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Note: Firmware upgrade must be performed to both the Master and Booster units individually. Open the MGC Emergency Communication Systems (ECS) configurator. Connect to the panel and then click “Firmware Upgrade” Figure 23 Firmware Upgrade Choose the latest firmware from the list and click “upgrade”. If firmware file is saved on the computer, click on “Custom Firmware”...
  • Page 18 Firmware Upgrade Figure 25 The firmware upgrade was successful Once the upgrade is complete, reconnect and confirm the firmware version by clicking “Firmware Upgrade”. The now current version is displayed at the bottom of the window. Figure 26 List of firmwares Note: ECS configurator has audible notification feature which notifies you, the user, of firmware version.

  • Page 19: Slc Integration - Qx-Mini And Flex-Net™ - Two Stage

    FleX-Net™ - Two Stage Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with Mircom FACPs over an SLC link where it is seen as a number of “virtual devices.” This single link allows for zone-by-zone automatic control as well as specific trouble reporting back to the FACP.

  • Page 20: Wiring

    QX-mini Master must be wired with FACP. 4.2.1 SLC-Class A Figure 28 Class A wiring to connect FACP with QX-mini Master via SLC link 4.2.2 SLC-Class B Figure 29 Class B wiring to connect FACP with QX-mini Master via SLC link...
  • Page 21 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ - Two Stage diagrams for wiring. 4.2.3 SYNC-Class A Figure 30 Class A Sync 4.2.4 SYNC-Class B Figure 31 Class B Sync...

  • Page 22: Configuration Steps

    Open FleX-Net™ configurator. Create a new job or open an existing job. Click on the loop that has been wired to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Configure the loop as shown in the window below. See section 4.4 on page 26 for details.
  • Page 23 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ - Two Stage 4.3.2 QX-mini Steps Note: Until the QX-mini Master is connected and configured, missing device troubles can be ignored. Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job.
  • Page 24 “Horn & Strobes” turns off NAC’s when signal silence on FACP is pressed. If NAC’s on FACP need to be in sync with NAC’s on QX-mini, select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”.
  • Page 25 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ - Two Stage Click on “Edit Audio”. Figure 36 Edit Audio button Click “Add” and create an alert and evac message based on the requirements. Ensure that stage for Alert and Evac is selected from the drop down box as shown below: Figure 37 Audio Clips Click on panel inputs, click on the ‘+’...

  • Page 26: Slc Address Configuration

    • Earth Ground Fault: This feature reports to FACP when there is a ground fault detected on QX-mini system. Configure this as an input module (Address 108 in Figure 32) and select type as “trouble input” in the FACP configurator.

  • Page 27: Slc Integration - Qx-Mini And Flex-Net™ - Single Stage

    FleX-Net™ - Single Stage Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with Mircom FACPs over an SLC link where it is seen as a number of “virtual devices.” This single link allows for zone-by-zone automatic control as well as specific trouble reporting back to the FACP.

  • Page 28: Wiring

    QX-mini Master must be wired with FACP. 5.2.1 Class A Figure 41 Class A wiring to connect FACP with QX-mini master via SLC link 5.2.2 Class B Figure 42 Class B wiring to connect FACP with QX-mini master via SLC link...

  • Page 29: Configuration Steps

    Open FleX-Net™ configurator. Create a new job or open an existing job. Click on the loop that has been wired to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Ensure there is enough space for at least seven devices on that loop. Configure the loop as shown in the window below. See section 5.4 on page 34 for details.
  • Page 30 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ - Single Stage Correlate “Trouble” zone to all trouble input devices as shown below. Figure 45 Trouble zone correlations Correlate “Monitor” zone to all monitor inputs. Figure 46 Monitor zone correlations Ensure all the addresses are correct and job is validated. Connect to the FleX-Net™...
  • Page 31 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ - Single Stage 5.3.2 QX-mini Steps Note: Until the QX-mini Master is connected and configured, missing device troubles can be ignored. Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job.
  • Page 32 “Speakers” turns off speaker outputs only, and “Horn & Strobes” turns off NACs when signal silence on FACP is pressed. If NACs on FACP need to be in sync with NACs on QX-mini, select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”...
  • Page 33 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 51 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 34: Slc Address Configuration

    • Earth Ground Fault: This feature reports to FACP when there is a ground fault detected on QX-mini system. Configure this as an input module (Address 108 in Figure 43) and select type as “trouble input” in the FACP configurator.

  • Page 35: Relay Input - Qx-Mini And Flex-Net

    Relay Input - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with FACPs via relay inputs which provide zone activation functionality. Figure 52 QX-mini and FleX-Net™...

  • Page 36: Wiring

    For relay input integration: Connect the wire from a normally open relay contact to “relay 1” or “relay 2” terminal on the QX-mini Master. Note: Note: If system is comprised of a QX-mini Master and booster panels, only the QX-mini Master must be wired. Relay inputs on booster panels are not configurable.

  • Page 37: Configuration Steps

    EVAC zone. This module must be correlated to all the alarm inputs in the job. Figure 54 The addresses may vary depending on each application Create an alarm input zone and correlate it to relay module dedicated for QX-mini zone activation. Figure 55 Alarm input zone Ensure all the addresses are correct and job is validated.
  • Page 38 Relay Input - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ 6.3.2 QX-mini Steps Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job. Select a unique password that will be assigned to the job specifically Define timing for page inhibit delay as per local requirement Select either Class A or Class B depending on the inter-panel wiring Click on “New Job”...
  • Page 39 Relay Input - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ Click next until the following window appears. Select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input” if NACs on QX-mini need to be in sync with NACs on FACP. Figure 57 Follow sync input Note: Signal silence cannot be performed via the relay input connection;...
  • Page 40 Relay Input - QX-mini and FleX-Net™ Click “Add” and create a message. Ensure that stage for Evac is selected from the drop down. Figure 60 Audio Clips Click on panel inputs, click on the ‘+’ sign. Select the relay input that has been wired to activate EVAC zone.
  • Page 41 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 62 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 42: Slc Integration - Qx-Mini And Fx-3500 - Two Stage

    FX-3500 - Two Stage Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with Mircom FACPs over an SLC link where it is seen as a number of “virtual devices.” This single link allows for zone-by-zone automatic control as well as specific trouble reporting back to the FACP.

  • Page 43: Wiring

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage Wiring For SLC integration: Connect wire from preferred loop of FX-3500 to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Note: If the system is comprised of a QX-mini Master and booster panels, only the QX-mini Master must be wired with FACP.

  • Page 44: Sync-Class A

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage 7.2.2 Class B Figure 65 Class B wiring to connect FACP with QX-mini Master via SLC link. Note: If QX-mini system is required to follow sync from FACP, refer to below diagrams for wiring.

  • Page 45: Sync-Class B

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage SYNC-CLASS B Figure 67 Sync Class B...

  • Page 46: Configuration Steps

    QX-mini reporting points are configurable in CLIP mode only. It is important to change AP Start to enable CLIP devices on the loop. Click on the loop that has been wired to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Ensure there is enough space to configure virtual devices on that loop.

  • Page 47: Qx-Mini Steps

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage QX-mini Steps Note: Until the QX-mini Master is connected and configured, missing device troubles can be ignored. Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job. Select a unique password that will be assigned to the job specifically.
  • Page 48 “Speakers” turns off speaker outputs only, and “Horn & Strobes” turns off NAC’s when signal silence on FACP is pressed. If NAC’s on FACP need to be in sync with NAC’s on QX-mini, select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”.
  • Page 49 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage Click on “Edit Audio”. Figure 73 Edit Audio button Click “Add” and create an alert and evac message based on the requirements. Ensure that stage for Alert and Evac is selected from the drop down box as shown below:...
  • Page 50 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 76 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 51: Slc Address Configuration

    • Earth Ground Fault: This feature reports to FACP when there is a ground fault detected on QX-mini system. Configure this as an input module (Address 208 in Figure 69) and select type as “trouble input” in the FACP configurator.

  • Page 52: Slc Integration - Qx-Mini And Fx-3500 - Single Stage

    FX-3500 - Single Stage Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with Mircom FACPs over an SLC link where it is seen as a number of “virtual devices.” This single link allows for zone-by-zone automatic control as well as specific trouble reporting back to the FACP.

  • Page 53: Wiring

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Single Stage Wiring For SLC integration: Connect wire from preferred loop of FX-3500 to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Note: If the system is comprised of a QX-mini Master and booster panels, only the QX-mini Master must be wired with FACP.
  • Page 54 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Single Stage 8.2.2 Class B Figure 79 Class B wiring to connect FACP with QX-mini Master via SLC link.

  • Page 55: Configuration Steps

    QX-mini reporting points are configurable in CLIP mode only. It is important to change AP Start to enable CLIP devices on the loop. Click on the loop that has been wired to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Ensure there is enough space for at least seven devices on that loop.
  • Page 56 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Single Stage 8.3.2 QX-mini Steps Note: Until the QX-mini Master is connected and configured, missing device troubles can be ignored. Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job.
  • Page 57 “Speakers” turns off speaker outputs only, and “Horn & Strobes” turns off NACs when signal silence on FACP is pressed. If NACs on FACP need to be in sync with NACs on QX-mini, select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”.
  • Page 58 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 86 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini Master and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 59: Zone Correlations

    • Earth Ground Fault: This feature reports to FACP when there is a ground fault detected on QX-mini system. Configure this as an input module (Address 208 in Figure 81) and select type as “trouble input” in the FACP configurator.

  • Page 60: Relay Input - Qx-Mini And Fx-3500

    Relay Input - QX-mini and FX-3500 Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with FACPs via relay inputs which provide zone activation functionality. Figure 87 QX-mini and FX-3500...

  • Page 61: Wiring

    For relay input integration: Connect the wire from a normally open relay contact to “relay 1” or “relay 2” terminal on the QX-mini Master. Note: If system is comprised of a QX-mini Master and booster panels, only the QX-mini Master must be wired. Relay inputs on booster panels are not configurable.

  • Page 62: Configuration Steps

    Create a new job or open an existing job. Ensure to change “AP Start” to enable CLIP devices on the loop as QX-mini reporting points will be configured as CLIP devices. “AP Start” number may vary based on different applications.
  • Page 63 Click on “Master Panel 0” and then click “Edit” Click next until the following window appears. Select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input” if NACs on QX-mini need to be in sync with NACs on FACP. Figure 91 Follow sync input...
  • Page 64 Note: Signal silence cannot be performed via the relay input connection; this feature is only available through an SLC connection with a Mircom panel using addressable modules. Create zones as per requirement and correlate them to NACs and speaker outputs.
  • Page 65 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 96 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 66: Slc Integration - Qx-Mini And Fx-2000 - Two Stage

    FX-2000 - Two Stage 10.1 Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with Mircom FACPs over an SLC link where it is seen as a number of “virtual devices.” This single link allows for zone-by-zone automatic control as well as specific trouble reporting back to the FACP.

  • Page 67: Wiring

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-2000 - Two Stage Wiring 10.2 For SLC integration: Connect wire from preferred loop of FX-2000 to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Note: If system is comprised of a QX-mini Master and booster panels, only the QX-mini Master must be wired with FACP.
  • Page 68 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-2000 - Two Stage Note: If QX-mini system is required to follow sync from FACP, refer to below diagrams for wiring. 10.2.3 SYNC-Class A Figure 100 Sync Class A 10.2.4 SYNC-Class B Figure 101 Sync Class B...

  • Page 69: Configuration Steps

    Open FX-2000 configurator. Create a new job or open an existing job. Click on the loop that has been wired to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Ensure there is enough space for at least seven devices on that loop. Configure the loop as shown in the window below. See section 10.4 on page 74 for details.
  • Page 70 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-2000 - Two Stage 10.3.2 QX-mini Steps Note: Until the QX-mini Master is connected and configured, missing device troubles can be ignored. Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job.
  • Page 71 “Speakers” turns off speaker outputs only, and “Horn & Strobes” turns off NACs when signal silence on FACP is pressed. If NACs on FACP need to be in sync with NACs on QX-mini, select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”.
  • Page 72 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-2000 - Two Stage Click on “Edit Audio”. Figure 106 Edit Audio button Click “Add” and create an alert and evac message based on the requirements. Ensure that stage for Alert and Evac is selected from the drop down box as shown below:...
  • Page 73 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 109 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 74: Slc Address Configuration

    • Earth Ground Fault: This feature reports to FACP when there is a ground fault detected on QX-mini system. Configure this as an input module (Address 107 in Figure 102) and select type as “trouble input” in the FACP configurator.

  • Page 75: Slc Integration - Qx-Mini And Fx-2000 - Single Stage

    FX-2000 - Single Stage 11.1 Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with Mircom FACPs over an SLC link where it is seen as a number of “virtual devices.” This single link allows for zone-by-zone automatic control as well as specific trouble reporting back to the FACP.

  • Page 76: Wiring

    SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-2000 - Single Stage Wiring 11.2 For SLC integration, connect wire from preferred loop of FX-2000 to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Note: If the system is comprised of a QX-mini Master and booster panels, only the QX-mini Master must be wired with FACP.

  • Page 77: Configuration Steps

    Open FX-2000 configurator. Create a new job or open an existing job. Click on the loop that has been wired to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Ensure there is enough space for at least seven devices on that loop. Configure the loop as shown in the window below. See section 11.4 on page 81 for details.
  • Page 78 SLC Integration - QX-mini and FX-2000 - Single Stage 11.3.2 QX-mini Steps Note: Until the QX-mini Master is connected and configured, missing device troubles can be ignored. Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job.
  • Page 79 “Speakers” turns off speaker outputs only, and “Horn & Strobes” turns off NACs when signal silence on FACP is pressed. If NACs on FACP need to be in sync with NACs on QX-mini, select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”...
  • Page 80 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 118 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 81: Slc Address Configuration

    • Earth Ground Fault: This feature reports to FACP when there is a ground fault detected on QX-mini system. Configure this as an input module (Address 108 in Figure 113) and select type as “trouble input” in the FACP configurator.

  • Page 82: Relay Input - Qx-Mini And Fx-2000

    12.0 Relay Input - QX-mini and FX-2000 12.1 Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with FACPs via relay inputs which provide zone activation functionality. Figure 119 QX-mini and FX-2000...

  • Page 83: Wiring

    For relay input integration: Connect the wire from a normally open relay contact to “relay 1” or “relay 2” terminal on the QX-mini Master. Note: If system is comprised of a QX-mini Master and booster panels, only the QX-mini Master must be wired. Relay inputs on booster panels are not configurable.

  • Page 84: Configuration Steps

    12.3.1 FX-2000 Configuration Open FX-2000 configurator. Create a new job or open an existing job. Click on the loop that has been wired to SLC terminal on QX-mini Master. Configure the loop as shown in the window below. Note: In this example, relay output module (MIX-M500R) was used to activate the EVAC zone.
  • Page 85 Relay Input - QX-mini and FX-2000 12.3.2 QX-mini Steps Open MGC ECS configurator. Open an existing job or create a new job. Select a unique password that will be assigned to the job specifically. Define timing for page inhibit delay as per local requirement.
  • Page 86 Relay Input - QX-mini and FX-2000 Click next until the following window appears. Select appropriate stage, strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input” if NACs on QX-mini need to be in sync with NACs on FACP. Figure 123 Follow Sync Input Note: Signal silence cannot be performed via the relay input connection;...
  • Page 87 Relay Input - QX-mini and FX-2000 Click “Add” and create a message. Ensure that stage for Evac is selected from the drop down. Figure 126 Audio Clips Click on panel inputs by clicking on the ‘+’ sign. Select the relay input that has been wired to activate EVAC zone.
  • Page 88 All the correlations in job file can be viewed in “Report” as shown below. Figure 128 Report Save the job, connect to QX-mini and send the job. After job has been successfully sent to the panel, disconnect the USB connector.

  • Page 89: Qas-2X8 Splitter Configuration - Qx-Mini And Fx-3500 - Two Stage

    QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage 13.1 Introduction The QX-mini is designed to interface with Mircom FACPs over an SLC link where it is seen as a number of “virtual devices.” This single link allows for zone-by-zone automatic control as well as specific trouble reporting back to the FACP.

  • Page 90: Wiring

    QAS-2X8 Splitter Configuration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage 13.2 Wiring 22K EOL 22K EOL B+B- A+A- B+B- A+A- B+B- A+A- B+B- A+A- OUTPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 1 TS1A TS1B OUTPUT 1...
  • Page 91 Create a new job or open an existing job. Click “Base I/O” in the Job Tree. Enter “100” in the “AP Start” box to enable CLIP devices on the loop. QX-mini reporting points are configured as CLIP devices. The “AP Start” number may vary.
  • Page 92 QAS-2X8 Splitter Configuration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage Table 1 FX-3500 Output Modules Example Address Address Device Type Alarm Status Correlations Correlations FX-3500 QX-mini Relay Output Module QX-mini Relay Signal Silence (CLIP) Signal Silence Trouble QX-mini AC Input Module (CLIP)
  • Page 93 QAS-2X8 Splitter Configuration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage Table 1 FX-3500 Output Modules Example (Continued) Address Address Device Type Alarm Status Correlations Correlations FX-3500 QX-mini Detectors on Relay Output Module Total Relay Floor 3 Evac floors 2, 3 and...
  • Page 94 Table 1 lists example addresses. See section 13.4 for details on the reporting functions. For example, address 104 for common trouble on the QX-mini corresponds to 204 on the FX-3500 in Table 1. When the AP Start address was set in the FX-3500 Configurator (as shown in Figure 132), the module address range became 201 to 299.
  • Page 95 “Speakers” turns off speaker outputs only, and “Horn & Strobes” turns off NACs when signal silence on the FACP is pressed. If the NACs on the FACP need to be in sync with the NACs on the QX-mini, select the appropriate stage and strobe protocol, and select “Follow Sync Input”.
  • Page 96 QAS-2X8 Splitter Configuration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage Figure 136 Create zones Table 2 Alert and Evac Zones Example Zone Master Splitter Output Amplifier Output Floor 1 Alert Master Splitter Output 1 Master Amplifier Output 1 Floor 2 Alert...
  • Page 97 QAS-2X8 Splitter Configuration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage Click “OK” to close the “Edit Job” or “New Job” window. Add Inputs for Splitter Outputs In the “Zones” section on the left, right-click “Master Splitter Output 1” under “Floor 1 Alert”...
  • Page 98 QAS-2X8 Splitter Configuration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage In this example, there is an evacuation message set to “Evacuation Stage” and an alert message set to “Alert Stage”. Figure 140 Audio Clips Click “Close” to close the Audio window.
  • Page 99 QAS-2X8 Splitter Configuration - QX-mini and FX-3500 - Two Stage Figure 142 SLC/RELAY-IN/SYNC Correlations Table 3 Panel Inputs Example Panel Input Zone Audio Message Floor 1 Evac Evacuation Message Floor 2 Evac Evacuation Message Floor 3 Evac Evacuation Message Floor 4 Evac...

  • Page 100: Slc Address Configuration

    • AC Trouble: This feature reports QX-mini AC failure to the FACP. If the QX-mini is configured for “AC Loss Delay” then a trouble will only be reported after the delay. Configure this as an input module (Address 202 in Table 1), and select the type as “trouble input”...
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