Mircom FX-3318 Installation And Operation Manual
Mircom FX-3318 Installation And Operation Manual

Mircom FX-3318 Installation And Operation Manual

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FX-3318
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Installation and Operation Manual
LT-1202 Rev 2
November 2018

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  • Page 1 FX-3318 Fire Alarm Control Panel LT-1202 Rev 2 Installation and Operation Manual November 2018...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FCC Notice Notice for all FX-3318 Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the U.S.A......... FCC Notice ........................Introduction The FX-3318 Series Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels ........General Notes ........................ FX-3318 Series Overview FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG Fire Alarm Control Panel Models ........
  • Page 4 Appendix D - Reporting 11.1 Ademco Contact-ID FX-3318 Series Event Codes ............11.2 Security Industries Association SIA Format Protocol FX-3318 Series Event Codes ..12.0 Appendix E - Specifications And Features 12.1 FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG Fire Alarm Control Panel .............
  • Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1 Model FX-3318 Single Loop Fire Alarm Control Panel ..........Figure 2 FX-3318 Mechanical Installation Instructions and Dimensions ........Figure 3 FX-3318-NG Mechanical Installation Instructions and Dimensions ....... Figure 4 Main Board with all Modules Installed ................
  • Page 6 Table 23 FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG Compatible Horn/Strobes ............ Table 24 Contact-ID Event Codes ....................Table 25 SIA-DCS Event Codes ....................Table 26 FX-3318 Series Specifications ..................Table 27 FX-3318 SeriesSystem Modules and Annunciator Specifications ......... Table 28 Recommended Batteries ....................
  • Page 7: Fcc Notice

    01B represents the REN without a decimal point (for example, 01B is a REN of 0.1B). Mircom's FX-3318 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Digital Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (ULI) for use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel under Standard 864 (Control Units for Fire Protective Signalling Systems).
  • Page 8 In the event repairs are ever needed on the Communicator, they should be performed by Mircom Technologies Ltd. or an authorized representative of Mircom Technologies Ltd. For information contact Mircom Technologies Ltd.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    This document provides information for the successful installation and operation of the FX- 3318 and FX-3318-NG. The FX-3318 Series Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels Mircom’s FX-3318 Series Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel provides the following: Advanced Protocol mode with one loop with 159 addressable sensors and 159 •...
  • Page 10: General Notes

    FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG uses Groups extensively to facilitate annunciation of multiple input and output points on the 30 (up to 64) LED display and to facilitate the bypassing of inputs and outputs. Display Points The FX-3318 Series LCD display annunciates the status of the system and connected devices. Wiring Styles analog loop can be connected in Class B (Style 4), Class A (Style 6), or Class X (Style 7) configurations.
  • Page 11: Fx-3318 Series Overview

    FX-3318 Series Overview This chapter lists all the possible components of an FX-3318 system. FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG Fire Alarm Control Panel Models All FX-3318 Series Fire Alarm Control Panels have the following features: Main Board, Power Supply and Backbox. •...
  • Page 12: Fx-3318 And Fx-3318- Ng System Components

    FX-3318 Series Overview FX-3318 and FX-3318- NG System Components The following table describes the components of the FX-3318 and the FX-3318-NG. Table 1 FX-3318 System Components Model Description Model FX-3318, black backbox, red door enclosure comes complete with main board, power supply, transformer and main display.
  • Page 13 FX-3318 Series Overview Table 1 FX-3318 System Components (Continued) Model Description Smart Relay Module with White Enclosure. SRM-312W Can support up to 12 relays. Smart Relay Module with Red Enclosure. SRM-312R Can support up to 12 relays. 16 Point Remote Annunciator Chassis with RAM-1016TZDS 16 Trouble LEDs.
  • Page 14 FX-3318 Series Overview Table 1 FX-3318 System Components (Continued) Model Description Graphic Annunciator Adder Driver Board. AGD-048 Common Remote Trouble Indicator, Buzzer RTI-1 and LED. White Enclosure for one annunciator. BB-1001D Red Enclosure for one annunciator. BB-1001DR White Enclosure for two annunciators.
  • Page 15: Table 2 Advanced Protocol Detectors

    FX-3318 Series Overview 3.2.1 Devices The following tables lists all the devices available for the FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG. Table 2 Advanced Protocol Detectors Advanced Protocol Detectors Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector MIX-1251AP Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector MIX-2251AP Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector...
  • Page 16: Table 4 Advanced Protocol Manual Stations

    FX-3318 Series Overview Table 4 Advanced Protocol Manual Stations Advanced Protocol Manual Stations Addressable Single Stage Single Action Station MS-701APU Addressable Two Stage Single Action Station MS-702APU Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station MS-710APU Table 5 Ancillary Modules Ancillary Modules...
  • Page 17: Table 8 Clip Modules

    FX-3318 Series Overview Table 8 CLIP Modules Intelligent Modules Intelligent Dual Monitor Module MIX-500DM Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module MIX-M500M Intelligent Addressable Relay Module MIX-M500R Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module MIX-M500S Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module MIX-M501M Intelligent Addressable Interface Module MIX-M502M...
  • Page 18: Installation

    This chapter describes the installation of the FX-3318 and the FX-3318-NG. Further FX-3318 references will pertain to both models. Mechanical Installation The FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG is suitable for flush or surface mounting with a built-in trim ring. 14.5” x 4.25” x 21” Dimensions of Enclosure (minus built in trim ring) 12”...
  • Page 19: Figure 3 Fx-3318-Ng Mechanical Installation Instructions And Dimensions

    Dimensions of Enclosure (minus built in trim ring) 12” Distance between horizontal mounting screws 18.9” Distance between vertical mounting screws 16.7” x 5.78” x 23” Complete Dimensions of Enclosures 12.000 12.000 5.780 Figure 3 FX-3318-NG Mechanical Installation Instructions and Dimensions...
  • Page 20: Installation Tips

    Attention: DO NOT install cable through bottom of the box. This space is reserved for Batteries. Installing Adder Modules The FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG Fire Alarm panel is shipped pre-assembled with all main components and boards. The following items can be installed in the field: PR-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module •...
  • Page 21: Figure 4 Main Board With All Modules Installed

    Installation Barrier Terminal Block TR-061Transformer FX-3318 Main Board MD-819 Power Supply Board PR-300 or PCS-100 mounts on the right-hand side inside the backbox PR-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module Note: The PCS-100 mounts in the same position as the PR-300. Only one module may be used.
  • Page 22: Figure 5 Port And Jumper Locations On Main Board

    Installation JW11 JW10 Buzzer JW12 Figure 5 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board...
  • Page 23: Table 9 Main Board Connectors And Jumper

    Installation Table 9 Main Board Connectors and Jumper Connector/ Description Jumper To Power Supply To Power Supply Ribbon Cable connects to P4 of front display To PC Configurator To PR-300 To Printer NOT USED Factory Use Only USB Port Future Use Must be ON - Allows Configuration Connection Must be ON - Annunciator End of Line Normally open.
  • Page 24: Figure 6 Installing The Pr-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module

    Table 10 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Connectors and Jumpers Item Setting Connect cable to P8 on the Main Board of the FX-3318 or FX-3318-NG Not used. Keep jumper intact. If using a PR-300 remember to remove JW7 on the main board. For the location Note: of JW7 on the main board see Figure 4.
  • Page 25: Operation

    DO NOT connect more than 25 devices to a single isolator or between isolators. • The FX-3318 Series FACPs will test the sensitivity of a single sensor address every 4 • minutes. Each address will be tested once in approximately every 11 hours.
  • Page 26: Figure 7 Fx-3318 Series Configurator Date And Time Settings

    Figure 7 FX-3318 Series Configurator Date and Time Settings The panel can provide up to 280mA of current to the devices on the loop at normal standby. For device currents see Appendix F - Battery Calculations on page 78.
  • Page 27: Configurable Input Types

    Operation For further information refer to the device Installation Instructions and other documentation provided with the addressable devices, bases, and isolators. 5.1.4 Drift Compensation Drift Compensation is built into AP devices and CLIP devices Models MIX-2251TMB and MIX- 7251B, and is not performed by the panel. Drift Compensation is not provided for other CLIP devices.
  • Page 28 Operation Table 12 Configurable Input Types (Continued) Device Types Description Detectors As listed in located in Dual Mini Modules Mini Monitor Module Input Type Configurator Section number Zone Module Monitor Module Acknowledge General 5.2.7 Ack GA Alarm 5.2.8 Audible Walktest Audible Walktest 5.2.9 Silent Test...
  • Page 29 Operation If there are no other active supervisory inputs the common supervisory condition will be • restored. Latched supervisory inputs operate the same as non-latched supervisory inputs with one exception: A normal to off-normal status change indication shall be latched and only manually •...
  • Page 30 Operation 5.2.6 Waterflow Alarm Input Waterflow inputs are sampled every second. 10 samples in alarm in any given 15 second period confirms the alarm condition. Therefore from a continuous input activation the alarm will be processed within 10s. LED Indication The Alarm Zone LED indicator flashes when one sample indicates an alarm condition.
  • Page 31: Output Types

    Operation 5.2.12 Verified Alarm Input Un-bypassed verified alarm inputs entering into alarm are verified over a period of time to determine if the alarm condition is valid. Addressable / Analog Device Verification Process If the system is not already in alarm: 1.
  • Page 32: Table 13 Configurable Output Types

    Synchronized strobes and strobe/horn models of the following manufacturers are supported: System Sensor, Wheelock, Secutron, and Mircom. Silencing of the horn depends on the feature provided by the manufacturer of the Note: horn/strobe combination.
  • Page 33: Nac Circuit Operation

    • Wheelock • For a complete list of compatible Horn/Strobes see section 9.1 FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG Compatible Horn/Strobes. When configured as normal, the output circuit is ON continuously when activated and does not use any sync protocol. When configured as non-silenceable strobes, the strobes cannot be silenced, but the horn can be silenced by pressing the 'signal silence' button.
  • Page 34: Single Stage Operation

    Operation Single Stage Operation In a single stage system, all alarm inputs are treated in a similar manner. Alarm inputs include any of the following: Non-verified alarm • Verified alarm • Waterflow alarm • Sprinkler alarm • Any of the above alarm inputs activating when the panel is not already in alarm cause the following: The buzzer sounds steady.
  • Page 35: Evacuation Codes

    Operation Evacuation Codes The following Evacuation codes can be configured for the FX-3318 Series FACPs. On 100% of the time. Continuous 0.5 second on and 0.5 second off repeated 3 times 1.5s pause Temporal Code 0.5 second on 0.5 second off.
  • Page 36: Figure 8 Enabling The Positive Alarm Sequence

    Numeric Keypad see section 6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons on page 47. For details on configuring the FACP for PAS see LT-1148MOD FX-3318 Series Programming Manual. How to Enable or disable the Positive Alarm Sequence 1.
  • Page 37: Remote Annunciator Operation

    Operation Remote Annunciator Operation The FX-3318 System supports the following types of annunciators RAX-LCD-LITE shared display annunciator. • RAM-3318-LCD shared display annunciator. • Conventional LED/switch annunciators. • Both types of annunciators are connected to the panel via the RS-485 serial link.
  • Page 38: Dialer Operation

    • Dialer Operation The FX-3318 is equipped with a built-in dialer. The dialer provides a means to communicate panel status to the remote central monitoring station using two dedicated phone lines. The two standard protocols for communicating with the central monitoring station are supported by this panel are as follows.
  • Page 39 Operation 4. if that line’s house phone is also in use the dialer seizes the line. The dialer disconnects the house phone and reports the event to the central monitoring station.
  • Page 40: 5.10 Using The Operation Menu From The Control Panel

    Operation 5.10 Using the Operation Menu from the Control Panel Operations of the FX-3318 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel can be managed via the Operation Menu on the LCD Shared Display. Accessing the menus is done via the Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons. For a complete description of how to use the Numeric Keypad...
  • Page 41 Operation 5.10.1 Setting the Time Date : Oct 08, 2005 Time : 10:00 PM Sets the current date and time for the panel. Use the ‘#’ key to move the cursor forward and the UP and DOWN key to change the date/time parameters. 5.10.2 Setting the Password (DEFAULT IS NO PASSWORD REQUIRED) Sets the password for all three access levels.
  • Page 42 Operation 5.10.3 Reports Overview Reports can be generated in command mode from the reports menu. Reports can be displayed in a special format on the shared display for the following items: Report Menu 1. Alarm Log 2. Event Log 3. Current levels 4.
  • Page 43 Operation 3. Current level The current levels report displays device information for each of all eligible devices on the target loop (specified by user) or on all eligible devices on all loops if user specifies target loop as '0'. Eligible devices will be those present in the configuration and also detected as present on the real loops.
  • Page 44 AP devices. Since parameter values and addresses are not disclosed to the user, this tool is used to report information to Mircom technical support. If the panel is connected to a printer the user will be prompted to select an output source: - Report To - 1.
  • Page 45 Operation subaddress, “Parm#” indicates parameter number from the current subaddress, and “Val#” indicates the paramter value. Crt. S/A Parm# Val 5.10.4 Clear Logs Clears the logs stored in the flash memory. Use the UP and DOWN cursor keys to the desired log to be cleared and press the Enter button.
  • Page 46 Operation Select Test Type 1. Audible Test 2. Silent Test The following message will show the walk test initializing. Initializing Walk test ... While the walk-test is active the following message is displayed on the screen: --Walk test Active -- Alarm :nnn Trbs :mmm where nnn and mmm are continuously updated counts of the number of alarms and troubles which have been recorded during the test (alarms includes all input circuit types tested).
  • Page 47 Operation Dev Loop # & Addr Loop :__ DevAddr :___ If the device is not bypassed the user is prompted to bypass the circuit. Device not bypassed Bypass ?Y/N After the confirmation, the device is bypassed and the message appears that the device is bypassed.
  • Page 48: Table 15 List Bypass Special Characters

    Operation Group Unbypassed 3. Loop The whole loop either conventional or addressable can be bypassed using this option. The user is prompted to enter the loop number to be bypassed. Loop number Loop :__ If the loop is not already bypassed the user is then prompted to bypass the loop. Loop 0 not bypassed Bypass ?Y/N After the confirmation, the loop is bypassed and a bypass confirmation message displays.
  • Page 49 Operation The message displayed if the current address carries no device is as follows: The following message is displayed to bypass. If the device is already bypassed the message is as follows. If the exclamation is not used, then there will be individual confirmation. At the end of the bypass operation or if the exclamation is used, the message displays: 5.
  • Page 50 Operation At the end of the un-bypass operation or if the exclamation is used, the message displays: 5.10.7 Auxiliary Disconnect The auxiliary disconnect operation is performed by the following the steps below. If the auxiliary relays are connected the user is prompted to disconnect the relays. Aux relays connected Disconnect ?Y/N After the confirmation the auxiliary relays are disconnected and the information message is...
  • Page 51 Operation Select mode 1. Daytime 2. Night time After the user selection and information message is displayed that the daytime nighttime mode is updated. Day/night mode updated 5.10.10 Clear Verify Count This operation is used to clear all the verification counts accumulated during the alarm verification process.
  • Page 52: Indication & Controls

    12 Control buttons with associated LEDs • 16 button Numeric Keypad with Cursor buttons • Figure 10 displays the LED indicators and the control button on the FX-3318 (-NG) main board. Figure 10 LED Indicators and Control Buttons LCD Display The display is a four line, 20 character back-lit alphanumeric LCD.
  • Page 53: Figure 11 Numeric Keypad

    Indication & Controls 6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons Figure 11 Numeric Keypad Table 16 Keypad and Cursor buttons descriptions Description Key 2 (Up cursor) Press this button to move the cursor or scroll up lists in a continuous loop. Key 4 (Left Cursor) Press this button to move the cursor or select options to the left.
  • Page 54: Common Led Indicators And Control Buttons

    Indication & Controls Common LED Indicators and Control Buttons For complete descriptions of all LED indicators and control buttons see the following table. Table 17 LED Indicators and Control Buttons LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons AC On Indicator Illuminates steady green when the main AC power is within acceptable levels. The LED turns off when the level falls below the power-fail threshold and the panel is switched to standby (battery) power.
  • Page 55 Indication & Controls Table 17 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued) LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons Trouble Queue Button and Indicator Flashes yellow when any trouble condition is detected on the panel. The buzzer sounds at the slow rate. Pressing the Trouble Queue button allows the user to cycle through and review a list of active Troubles from oldest to most recent.
  • Page 56 Indication & Controls Table 17 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued) LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons General Alarm Button and Indicator This LED indicator and button does not function. Signal Silence Button and Indicator Flashes yellow at the Trouble Flash rate when Indication Circuits are silenced by the following: Pressing the Signal Silence button.
  • Page 57 Indication & Controls Table 17 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued) LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons Fire Drill Button and Indicator Illuminates steady yellow during an active Fire Drill. Pressing the Fire Drill button activates all programmed and non-Disconnected Indicating Circuits.
  • Page 58: Wiring

    Wiring This chapter describes the proper field wiring for the FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG. Wiring Tables 7.1.1 Addressable Loop Wiring Maximums Advanced Protocol and CLIP Devices Maximum Loop Current = 350 mA • Maximum Loop Resistance = 40 ohms • Maximum Loop Capacitance = 0.5 μF •...
  • Page 59: Table 20 Mix-502Map(A) Conventional Zone Module Input Circuit Wiring Table

    Wiring 7.1.4 Input Circuits If using conventional input circuits in an FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG system MIX-502MAP(A), MIX-502M and CZ-6 Conventional Zone Modules must be used. Table 20 MIX-502MAP(A) Conventional Zone Module Input Circuit Wiring Table Wire Gauge Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device and Back (ELR)
  • Page 60: Wire Routing

    Wiring Wire Routing Notes: All external connections are power limited except for the AC connections to the transformer. Transformer connections must be routed separately from all other external connections using their own conduit. All power limited wiring shall be routed through remaining knockouts. This knockout is to be used exclusively for AC input.
  • Page 61: Addressable Loop Wiring

    Wiring Addressable Loop Wiring 7.3.1 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4 ION SMOKE DETECTOR OUTPUT MODULE PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR PULL STATION HEAT DETECTOR CLASS B WIRING Figure 13 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4 7.3.2 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 6 ION SMOKE DETECTOR...
  • Page 62: Nac Circuit Wiring

    HEAT DETECTOR Figure 15 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class X or Style 7 NAC Circuit Wiring The FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG supports up to 4 NAC circuits that can be wired as either: Class B (Style Y) • Class A (Style Z) •...
  • Page 63: Figure 16 Nac Circuit - Class B Or Style Y Wiring

    Wiring 7.4.1 NAC Circuit – Class B or Style Y Wiring STYLE Y WIRING CIRCUIT - 1 + + - - NAC CIRCUITS #2, #3 AND #4 ARE NOT SHOWN. NAC1 WIRE AS SHOWN ABOVE. BELL STROBE HORN EOL-392 Figure 16 NAC Circuit –...
  • Page 64: Figure 18 Rti-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator Wiring

    Wiring 7.4.3 UL 864 Rev. 9 Addressable Supervised Output Module Wiring As per UL864 Rev.9 51.4.3, ensure that a single break, ground or wire-to-wire fault on the installation conductors of a signalling circuit for use with addressable notification appliances or modules shall not affect the operation of more than one notification zone.
  • Page 65: Module And Devices Wiring

    Wiring Module and Devices Wiring 7.5.1 Dialer Wiring Wire the Dialer to the Public Telephone Switch and premises Telephone as shown in Figure 19. For information on Compatible DACR Receivers see page 66. Public Switch Telephone Wiring RJ31X GREEN BROWN GREY RING T R T R...
  • Page 66: Figure 20 Connecting An Facp To A 3G4010Cf Interface Device Outside Canada

    A typical connection is shown in Figure 20. The 3G4010CF is powered separately from the PCS-100 and requires 2 DSC RM-2 relays (sold separately). The PCS-100 Passive Communications Interface Board (sold separately) is also required. FX-3318 - 3G4010CF Connection - Typical Diagram Telephone Line A...
  • Page 67: Figure 21 Wiring The Pr-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module

    Wiring 7.5.3 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Wiring Wire the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module successfully as shown in Figure 21. Plug PR-300 ribbon cable P1 into connector P8 on the Main Fire Alarm Board. • Remove jumper plug from JW7 on the Main Fire Alarm Board.
  • Page 68: Power Supply Wiring

    600 volt insulation and proper over current circuit protection that complies with local codes. For FX-3318 Series Power Supply Electrical Ratings see Table 21 Power Supply Electrical Ratings and for specifications see 12.0 Appendix E - Specifications And Features.
  • Page 69: Figure 22 Main Power Supply Wiring And Connections

    Wiring FX-3318 Main Board MD-819 Power Supply Board Ribbon Cable Power Connector BLUE BLACK BLACK BATTERY BATTERY Figure 22 Main Power Supply Wiring and Connections 7.6.2 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies Aux 2 Resettable Auxiliary Power (supervised, regulated) The AUX 2 resettable auxiliary power supply is supervised for shorts.
  • Page 70: Figure 23 Supervision Of Auxiliary Supplies

    Wiring This filtered circuit is supervised for shorts. A short will: Disconnect the power until the “RESET” button is pressed. • Generate a trouble signal • The circuit must be supervised for opens utilizing the End of Line Relay Model EOLR-1A as shown in Figure 23.
  • Page 71: System Checkout

    Wiring System Checkout The following are the recommended steps before and during the powering up of the FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG. 7.7.1 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 72: Appendix A - Compatible Receivers

    Appendix A - Compatible Receivers The dialers that are built into select models of the FX-3318 Series Fire Alarm Control Panels are compatible with the following Digital Alarm Communicator Receivers (DACR) listed: Table 22 Compatible DACR Receivers DACR Receiver Model Protocols...
  • Page 73: Appendix B - Fx-3318 And Fx-3318-Ng Series Compatible Devices

    Strobe Model Maximum # of devices per circuit Mircom FHS-240-110 Secutron MRA-HS3-24WW SpectrAlert Wheelock NS-24 MCW-FW The FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG supports “Regulated 24FWR” devices. Note: UL Listed Supported Non-Synchronous Horn/Strobes Device Mircom Equivalent Part # Amseco Part # Horns/Strobes FHS-240R/FHS-240W SH24W-153075...
  • Page 74: Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration

    10.0 Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration COMMAND MENU The command menu is the first menu displayed for command mode. The command menu is divided into four main sub menu categories, the configuration allows full front panel configuration of the system and the operation menu performs certain operations which may not be possible using the common control switches and indicators on the front panel.
  • Page 75 Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration front panel. Panel Configuration/Features/Auxiliary disconnect, disconnects alarm and supervisory relay Aux Dis Alm&Sv [ ] Enabled If enabled the auxiliary disconnect operation, disconnects alarm and supervisory relays disabled the auxiliary disconnect operation has no affect on the alarm and supervisory relays. Default is disabled. Panel Configuration/Features/Signal silence inhibit timer Sig.sil.
  • Page 76 ON steady. This feature applies to the main panel powered output circuits, configured as strobes, only. Once a specific type of strobe is selected, for example Mircom, then only this Note: type of strobe is allowed for the entire system.
  • Page 77 Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration Panel Configuration/Features/Auto after hours Auto afthrs. [ ] Enabled This feature allows the daytime/nighttime mode to be set automatically if enabled. Panel Configuration/Features/General alarm timer Gen.alm tmr [x] Disabled [ ] 5 min [ ] 10 min [ ] 15 min [ ] 20 min [ ] 30 min...
  • Page 78 ______ PANEL CONFIGURATION/4. USER MESSAGE Allows you to edit (change) the FACP Front Panel Message, i.e. “Welcome to Mircom”. PANEL CONFIGURATION/5. LANGUAGE Allows you to select the language of the LCD display. English is the default. To change the language to French, select French in the panel configuration menu, then exit the configuration and then re-enter and select auto default.
  • Page 79: 11.0 Appendix D - Reporting

    11.0 Appendix D - Reporting 11.1 Ademco Contact-ID FX-3318 Series Event Codes Table 24 Contact-ID Event Codes Event Description Event Qualifier Code Group # Contact # Family Phone Line #1 trouble detected Trouble New event 1 351 Phone Line #2 trouble detected...
  • Page 80: Security Industries Association Sia Format Protocol Fx-3318 Series Event Codes

    Appendix D - Reporting 11.2 Security Industries Association SIA Format Protocol FX-3318 Series Event Codes SIA Format Protocol does not define indicating zone troubles, but lists it as Untyped Zone Trouble/Restore. Table 25 SIA-DCS Event Codes Event Description Event Family Qualifier...
  • Page 81: Appendix E - Specifications And Features

    12.0 Appendix E - Specifications And Features 12.1 FX-3318 and FX-3318-NG Fire Alarm Control Panel Table 26 lists specifications for the FX-3318 Series panels: Table 26 FX-3318 Series Specifications FX-3318 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel Digital signal processor based design, fully configurable from LCD display with General optional password protection.
  • Page 82: 12.2 Fx-3318 Series System Module And Annunciator Specifications

    Short Circuit Fault Applicable UL-864 Rev 9, NFPA 70, 72 Standards 12.2 FX-3318 Series System Module and Annunciator Specifications Table 27 FX-3318 SeriesSystem Modules and Annunciator Specifications FX-3318 Series System Modules and Annunciators Remote Annunciator Standby 70mA / alarm 100mA...
  • Page 83: 13.0 Appendix F - Battery Calculations

    For specifications see Appendix E - Specifications And Features on page 75. Power Requirements (All currents are in amperes) Total Total Model Number Description Standby Alarm Standby Alarm FX-3318 (-NG) FACP with Dialer 0.225 0.430 Remote Annunciator with 4- RAM-3318-LCD 0.070 0.100 line LCD Display Remote Annunciator with 4- RAX-LCD-LITE 0.065...
  • Page 84: Table 28 Recommended Batteries

    24AH BAT-12V26A BAT-12V12A (12 AH) and BAT-12V18A (18 AH) will fit into the FX-3318 (-NG) enclosure. To house BAT-12V26A (26 AH) batteries a BC-160 Battery Cabinet is required. Use of alternative batteries may result in failure of the panel to meet agency and regulatory requirements, and may result in shortened battery life.
  • Page 85: 14.0 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 86 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 87 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 88 U.S.A © Mircom 2018 25 Interchange Way 4575 Witmer Industrial Estates Printed in Canada Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3 Niagara Falls, NY 14305 Subject to change without prior notice Tel: (888) 660-4655 Tel: (888) 660-4655 (905) 660-4655 (905) 660-4655 www.mircom.com Fax: (905) 660-4113...

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