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MX1-Au FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
© 2017 JOHNSON CONTROLS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date
and are subject to change without notice.
Service Manual
Document Number: LT0440
Issue 1.32
7 December 2017
MX1 is manufactured by:
Johnson Controls
17 Mary Muller Drive
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
+ 64 – 3 – 389-5096
Tel:
+ 64 – 3 – 389-5938
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  • Page 1 MX1-Au FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Service Manual Document Number: LT0440 Issue 1.32 7 December 2017 MX1 is manufactured by: Johnson Controls 17 Mary Muller Drive Christchurch NEW ZEALAND + 64 – 3 – 389-5096 Tel: + 64 – 3 – 389-5938 Fax: ©...
  • Page 2 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 End User Liability Disclaimer The MX1 Fire Indicator Panel provides a configuration programming facility which may be accessed via a programming terminal using a password. Because this programming facility allows the user to define in detail the operation of the MX1 System being customised, changes may be made by the user that prevent an installation from meeting statutory requirements.
  • Page 3 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Quick Reference Index “How Do I”: Section Title/Description Check that all loop devices are communicating correctly? LT0439 Any points showing as Device Fail in the LCD Faults Recall. LT0439 Use Devices command...
  • Page 4 Know how MX device substitution works? MX Device Substitution Check that a AS1668/DSS fan control is communicating LT0587 Confirming the board correctly? 7.13.1 address 7.13 Confirming the local connection LT0439 = Refer to the MX1-Au Operator Manual (LT0439). Page iv 7 December 2017 Issue 1.32...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Table of Contents 1 OVERVIEW ..................... 1-1 IN THIS SECTION ......................1-2 ABOUT MX1 ........................1-2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL - INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE ..........1-2 ISO TERMS COMPARED....................1-3 SMARTCONFIG ........................ 1-3 TERMINOLOGY ........................
  • Page 6 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 3 ROUTINE SERVICING ................... 3-1 IN THIS SECTION ......................3-2 AS 1851 TESTING REQUIREMENTS ................3-2 AS 1851 Testing – Guide for MX1-Specific Test Methods ........3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 Monthly Tests ......................3-2 3.2.3...
  • Page 7 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual UPGRADING PA1081 CONTROLLER BOARD FIRMWARE ......... 5-3 5.3.1 Equipment Required ....................5-3 5.3.2 Files Required ......................5-3 5.3.3 Procedure ........................5-3 UPGRADING PA1057 LCD/KEYBOARD FIRMWARE ........... 5-4 5.4.1 Equipment Required ....................5-4 5.4.2...
  • Page 8 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 KP – Keyboard (Keypad) Diagnostics ..............6-10 6.7.8 LC – Loop Card (MX) Diagnostics ................6-10 6.7.9 SP – Status Printout Command ................6-10 6.7.10 DSS – Distributed Switch System Command ............6-11 6.7.11...
  • Page 9 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual LCD MODULE ........................ 7-13 7.8.1 Requirements ......................7-13 7.8.2 Preparation ......................7-13 7.8.3 Removal and Replacement ..................7-13 POWER SUPPLY MODULE ................... 7-13 7.9.1 Requirements ......................7-13 7.9.2 Preparation ......................7-14 7.9.3...
  • Page 10 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 COMMUNICATION PORTS....................9-5 INTERNAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..............9-6 EXTERNAL CONTROLS ....................9-7 9.10 EXTERNAL DISPLAYS ....................9-8 9.11 COMPATIBLE MX DEVICES ................... 9-8 9.12 HARDWARE RELEASES....................9-10 9.13 SOFTWARE RELEASES ....................9-10 10 ORDERING CODES ...................
  • Page 11 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Warning Symbols Used in this Manual Danger! Failure to comply may lead to serious injury and/or property damage. Caution – failure to comply may result in incorrect, unpredictable or unstable operation.
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  • Page 13: Overview

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Overview Overview Issue 1.32 7 December 2017 Page 1-1...

  • Page 14: In This Section

    AS1668 Control PCBs). About this Manual - Introduction and Scope This manual describes procedures for maintenance and repair of the VIGILANT MX1 c.i.e as used in Australia. Maintenance and repair of a fire alarm system based on the MX1 Fire Alarm Controller is a specialised activity which should be attempted by only competent and qualified personnel.

  • Page 15: Iso Terms Compared

    Unless otherwise stated, this manual assumes version V1.70 firmware or later in the MX1 panel and SmartConfig V2.6.0 or later is used. Terminology For specific terminology refer to the MX1-Au Operator Manual, LT0439. Cautions This equipment contains STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES.

  • Page 16: Laptops, Computers & Serial Ports

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Overview circuits. Laptops, Computers & Serial Ports Programming of MX1 site-specific configurations and firmware uses SmartConfig and other PC programs and a serial port connection to MX1, Loop Cards, etc. A real serial port (not a USB adaptor) works best, but many modern computers and laptops no longer have physical serial ports –...

  • Page 17: System Structure

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Structure System Structure Issue 1.32 7 December 2017 Page 2-1...

  • Page 18: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Structure In this Section System Structure - Overview – MX Loop Card – AS1668 Control PCB (DSS Modules) – Internal Controls – System Operation – SID – Points – Zones – System Processing – Alarm...

  • Page 19: Mx Loop Card

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Structure  controls alarm devices of various types  controls ancillary equipment  generates and processes messages sent on the Panel-Link network. The LCD/Keyboard manages the front panel operation. It detects keypresses on the keyboard and passes these to the Controller for processing.

  • Page 20: System Operation

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Structure  BATT CONNECT – this link on the Controller allows the battery disconnect circuit to be over-ridden to allow the power supply to charge a fully discharged battery. Under normal circumstances, it should not be fitted.

  • Page 21: Sid

    Depending on the system design requirements the network interface will be either VIGILANT Intelligent Hubs (I-HUBs) or Panel-Link IP Bridges (PIBs). I-HUBs are usually interconnected in a ring using RS485 data copper cable, but can also be interconnected with fibre optic cable with the addition of OSD139 Fibre Optic modems (not ActivFire listed to AS7240.2).

  • Page 22: Addressable Detectors And Modules

    248 - AS1668/DSS Controls. Points for each control are not provided (but status points are allocated under equipment number 245 as 245.248.x). Refer to the MX1-Au Operator Manual (LT0439) and to the SmartConfig User Manual for a detailed list and description of “internal” points for equipment numbers 241 to 247.

  • Page 23: Zones

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Structure  Alarm – the component is a detector and has detected an alarm. Generally, this calls the fire brigade.  Active Input – the component is an input device that is being driven out of its normal condition, but is not in alarm or fault.

  • Page 24: Zone States

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Structure This mapping establishes a particular relationship between the state of the point(s) in the zone and the state of the zone itself, and the system behaviour resulting from that zone state.

  • Page 25: Alarm Confirmation

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Structure The configuration data defines:  What zones and MX Loop points are present.  Which points are mapped to which zones.  Which zones are mapped to which zone groups for default behaviours.

  • Page 26: Alarm Verification Facility (Avf) For Conventional Detectors

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Structure MX1 employs a number of methods to confirm alarm detection, and thus reduce nuisance alarms. Alarm Verification, Algorithms, Alarm Acknowledgement Facility, and Alarm Investigation Facility are some of these.

  • Page 27: Alarm Acknowledgement Facility (Aaf)

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Structure MX FASTLOGIC and SMARTSENSE provide:  Detector prealarm sensing for early warning of a potential alarm.  Compensation for soiling and changes in ambient conditions.  Logging of “detector dirty alert” when compensation limits are about to be exceeded, to allow service to be scheduled.

  • Page 28: Alarm Delay Facility (Adf)

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Structure 2.11.5 Alarm Delay Facility (ADF) The Alarm Delay Facility is a nuisance alarm reducing mechanism that is defined in AS 1670.1:2015. It is intended for use where a trained person can be made responsible for a particular zone, for example an apartment.

  • Page 29: Routine Servicing

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Routine Servicing Routine Servicing Issue 1.32 7 December 2017 Page 3-1...

  • Page 30: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Routine Servicing In this Section AS 1851 Testing Requirements - AS 1851 Testing Requirements - Other Test Facilities Within the MX1 - Power Supply Status and Battery Testing - Automatic Tests – MX Device...

  • Page 31: Annual Tests

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Routine Servicing AS 1851 Description Action required and pass/fail criteria Test Facility, Procedure, Item No Notes Occupant warning SIMULATE an alarm and confirm the alarm Failure should be treated as a critical defect – refer...
  • Page 32 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Routine Servicing AS 1851 Description Action required and pass/fail criteria Test Facility, Procedure, Item No Notes Audibility TEST the occupant warning system and check If a T-Gen2 or T-GEN 50 is...

  • Page 33: Five-Yearly Tests

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Routine Servicing 3.2.4 Five-Yearly Tests FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS AS 1851 Description Action required and pass/fail criteria Test Facility, Procedure, Item No Notes Supervised circuits TEST each input and output supervised circuit for...

  • Page 34: Battery Load Discharge Testing (As 1851 Item 3.7)

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Routine Servicing 3.2.5 Battery Load Discharge Testing (AS 1851 Item 3.7) The MX1 Fire Alarm panel has no provision for load discharge testing of the battery at the levels required for yearly testing to AS 1851-2012.

  • Page 35: Keyboard Test (As 1851 Section 3.5)

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Routine Servicing This report lists all devices grouped by zone, and includes sensitivity settings, contamination levels and raw values. The format of the report is designed to permit loading into a spreadsheet for further analysis.

  • Page 36: Confirming The Address Of Detectors

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Routine Servicing DISABLE To disable the buzzer at access level 3, press the key, then MENU, then BUZZER F1, then F4. The buzzer will be disabled. DISABLES NEXT To enable the buzzer at Access Level 2, press the key and press the key until the Buzzer Disable point is shown.

  • Page 37: Analogue Input Point Tests

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Routine Servicing 3.3.5 Analogue Input Point Tests The test options for analogue input points (sensors, call points, CIM, DIM etc.) are: ALRM TST F1 starts an alarm test with full algorithmic processing. Any programmed delays for the point will be included.

  • Page 38: Commissioning Mode

    This means that smoke detectors will go into alarm almost immediately if smoke or other test gas is applied to them. For details of how to initiate Commissioning Mode, refer to LT0439 MX1-Au Operator Manual Section 8.

  • Page 39: Automatic Tests

    If the battery fails the automatic test the FAULTS indicator will light and the failure will be logged in the Event History (see LT0439 MX1-Au Operator Manual Section 4). Where available, the service company will be notified.

  • Page 40: Battery Capacity Test (Long-Term)

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Routine Servicing Note that a deeply-discharged battery may result in failed Battery Connection tests until the battery becomes sufficiently charged. This is normal. 3.5.3 Battery Capacity Test (Long-term) The MX1 checks the charge capacity of the battery. To perform this check, at regular intervals the battery charger output is dropped to below the “acceptable”...

  • Page 41: As1668/Dss Lamp Test

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Routine Servicing has a service life of 10 years from its date of manufacture. Each detector is labelled with its date of manufacture and this is also stored electronically inside the detector.

  • Page 42: Series Detector Substitution

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Routine Servicing 3.6.2 850 Series Detector Substitution To allow the older 814 detectors to be easily replaced by the newer 850 series, MX1 allows substitution of the 814 with like 850 devices. The 850 series detectors have not been listed for use with the SmartSense algorithms that the 814 series were.

  • Page 43: Callpoint Substitution

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Routine Servicing 3.6.3 Callpoint Substitution A MIM800 will be permitted in place of a configured MIM801, provided that the selected profile for the MIM801 is the predefined “N/C Int SC Flt OC Alm”, otherwise a type mismatch will be generated.
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  • Page 45: Changing The Configuration

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Changing the Configuration Changing the Configuration Issue 1.32 7 December 2017 Page 4-1...

  • Page 46: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Changing the Configuration In this Section Viewing Datafile Details – Requirements – Disabling Earth Fault – Effect of Changing Configuration – Temporary Access Password Viewing Datafile Details The MX1 system stores the site-specific configuration datafile (also called database) in non- volatile memory on the Controller PCB.

  • Page 47: Requirements

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Changing the Configuration different values for an identical file downloaded to datafile 1 and datafile 2. This value is used by MX1 to check that the datafile has not been corrupted.

  • Page 48: Disabling Earth Fault

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Changing the Configuration The “WRITE ENABLE DATAFILE” link LK1 must be fitted. Details of the download process are contained in the MX1 section of the SmartConfig User Manual or its on-line help.

  • Page 49: Temporary Access Password

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Changing the Configuration If there is a problem with the new datafile, the MX1 can be switched back to the previous datafile using SmartConfig or from the front panel, and a revised datafile can then be downloaded over the one previously tested.
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  • Page 51: Upgrading Software

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Upgrading Software Upgrading Software Issue 1.32 7 December 2017 Page 5-1...

  • Page 52: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Upgrading Software In this Section MX1 Software – Upgrading PA1081 Controller Board Firmware – Upgrading PA1057 LCD/Keyboard Firmware – Updating Site-Specific Configurations – Upgrading MX Loop Card Firmware – Upgrading AS1668/DSS Fan Control Firmware...

  • Page 53: Upgrading Pa1081 Controller Board Firmware

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Upgrading Software Upgrading PA1081 Controller Board Firmware The MX1 firmware is stored in non-volatile Flash memory on the Controller Board. On occasion, Johnson Controls may provide a new version of the MX1 Controller firmware. It can be updated in the field as described below.

  • Page 54: Upgrading Pa1057 Lcd/Keyboard Firmware

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Upgrading Software After the firmware is updated it is possible that the site-specific configuration will also need to be updated, e.g., because it is not compatible. If the existing site-specific configuration in the panel is incompatible with the new firmware, the following will be indicated: ...

  • Page 55: Updating Site-Specific Configurations

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Upgrading Software 5.4.2.2 Download Run the update software package on the PC. Installation instructions are supplied with the package. The software version sticker is alongside MCU1 on the LCD/Keyboard pcb. Overwrite the old firmware version number with the new number.

  • Page 56: Mx1 Controller Firmware Updated

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Upgrading Software appropriate and that they should be changed. The version of MX1 firmware that the datafile is to be built for and downloaded to, is retained, and the datafile sent to the MX1 will remain compatible with that existing panel/firmware.

  • Page 57: Specific Checking Required When Updating Site-Specific Configurations

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Upgrading Software Carefully cross check the use of Logic Substitutions in system logic, and correct any errors arising from the use of profiles (e.g. profile names may have been changed). Use the new profiles where possible, but if necessary copy any non-standard zone and point profiles from the old datafile to the new one, and carefully re-check these for correctness.

  • Page 58: Upgrading To Mx1 V1.50 Firmware And Smartconfig V2.4.0

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Upgrading Software 5.5.6 Upgrading to MX1 V1.50 Firmware and SmartConfig V2.4.0 5.5.6.1 General Information about V1.50 Firmware MX1 V1.50 firmware supports Panel-Link networking and MX 850 series detectors and requires SmartConfig V2.4.0.
  • Page 59 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Upgrading Software 5.5.6.2 Procedure for upgrading the database for V1.5X firmware 1. Install the V1.5X firmware in the panel. When the panel restarts, it won’t run the existing database and will wait for a new database to be uploaded.

  • Page 60: Upgrading To Mx1 V1.60 Firmware And Smartconfig V2.5.0

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Upgrading Software $LC3_MF $LC4_MF $LC5_MF $LC6_MF $LC7_MF $LC8_MF $SOFTWARE_FAULTS $LOCAL_AS4428SYSFLT $LOCAL_PSUFLT $COMMON_ADA $CZADALM_INPUT $CZBRALM_INPUT $BRALM_INPUT $BRFLT_INPUT $BRALM_DELAY_EXPIRED 5.5.7 Upgrading to MX1 V1.60 Firmware and SmartConfig V2.5.0 5.5.7.1 General Information about V1.60 Firmware MX1 V1.60 firmware supports AS1668/DSS fan controls and the DDM800 and Quad IO...

  • Page 61: Upgrading To Mx1 V1.70 Firmware And Smartconfig V2.6.0

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Upgrading Software 5.5.8 Upgrading to MX1 V1.70 Firmware and SmartConfig V2.6.0 5.5.8.1 General Information about V1.70 Firmware MX1 V1.70 firmware provides support for the SIO800 single input/ output device and has a number of other improvements.

  • Page 62: Upgrading Mx Loop Card Firmware

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Upgrading Software Upgrading MX Loop Card Firmware Updating the firmware in an MX Loop Card is achieved either by  replacing the Loop Card PCB with a new board programmed with the desired firmware (see Section 7.7), or by...

  • Page 63: Upgrading As1668/Dss Fan Control Firmware

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Upgrading Software  Fit the jumpers to short the pins for the FIT TO BOOT link (LK2) and the FLASH WRITE link (LK1), and set all dipswitches to OFF. Refer Figure 7-6.
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  • Page 65: Diagnostic Terminal Operation

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation Diagnostic Terminal Operation Issue 1.32 7 December 2017 Page 6-1...

  • Page 66: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation In this Section Introduction – User Access Rights – Access and Login Procedure – Menu of Commands – Date/Recall Menu – Diagnostics Menu – MX Loop Diagnostics Menu (“NX”) – MX Loop Card Diagnostics –...

  • Page 67: Access And Login Procedure

    It is recommended that the latest version of SmartConfig should always be used. From Windows, open SmartConfig. (“Start | All Programs | Vigilant | SmartConfig”). From the File Menu, select “Terminal Window | MX1, MXP(19200)” A terminal window will open. Select the correct COM port, if needed. To get a login prompt, press [Enter] to raise the prompt.

  • Page 68: Using Wincomms

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.4.2 Using WinComms From Windows, run WinComms and select “SETTINGS | SERIAL” to access the serial port settings. Configure Serial settings as follows:  Select the COM port that MX1 is connected to the computer on ...
  • Page 69 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation From the main menu, “Q” will log the user out. Diagnostic Terminal commands are not case-sensitive. Note: The following message will be displayed on logging in if the non-volatile memory IC that stores the zone and point disable states and history is corrupted.

  • Page 70: Main Menu

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.5.1 Main Menu The following menu will initially be shown; MX1 Diagnostics [Vx.xx] ---MAIN MENU--------- : HELP : DATE/RECALL : DIAGNOSTICS : TANDEM main>> [Vx.xx] indicates the MX1 firmware version.

  • Page 71: Diagnostics Menu

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.6.1 DI – Display Current time and Date This will display the current time and date. 6.6.2 SE – Set Time and Date Displays the current system clock time and date, and prompts for a new time and date. Empty entries will leave the time or date unchanged.

  • Page 72: Me - Memory Diagnostics

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation : Send history to printer : Reset History diagnostics>> 6.7.1 ME – Memory Diagnostics This diagnostics menu is intended for use by, or under the instructions of, Johnson Controls R&D staff.

  • Page 73: Nx - Mx Loop Diagnostics

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation *Site Specific Datafile Status* Datafile 1 is active Datafile 1 checksum is correct. DB2 Active ID = 109 DB2 CRC = OA31586E F830 DB2 Version = 00000001 Datafile 1 install details : PC File C:\Program Files\Vigilant\dhtest.mx1...

  • Page 74: Kp - Keyboard (Keypad) Diagnostics

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.7.8 KP – Keyboard (Keypad) Diagnostics This menu is intended for use by Johnson Controls R&D staff. It provides information for troubleshooting Keyboard functions. 6.7.9 LC – Loop Card ( ) Diagnostics The LC command provides diagnostic functions for the optional MX Loop cards.

  • Page 75: Dss - Distributed Switch System Command

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation AS (NOM) The alarm sensitivity for the algorithm currently in use (day/night) for the sensor in real world units, i.e., %/m, MICX, ppm, C, % of Alarm. Note for some devices and algorithms, (e.g., FastLogic, 801F) this is blank as there is no...

  • Page 76: Coserv - Co Service Check Report Command

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.7.12 COSERV – CO Service Check Report Command This command will output a CO service check report to the terminal. All detectors that have a CO sensor will be listed with their loop number, address, device type, manufacture date, service alert status, and service critical status.
  • Page 77 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation - get I-HUB error counters - clear I-HUB error counters - display error counters - display all counters DS xxx - display error counters for SID xxx During the output of data to the terminal for the following commands, the SPACE key can be used to pause / resume the output.

  • Page 78: Dc - Dump History To Terminal And Clear Command

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.7.14 DC – Dump History to Terminal and Clear Command Dump raw history data in hexadecimal format to the terminal, then clears the history in the non-volatile memory.

  • Page 79: Colour Logging

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation -------- Advanced MX loop/device diagnostics ------------- PC e n : For Loop e : Panel Comms log toggle point n DR e d p : For Loop e : Read eeprom address p from device address d...

  • Page 80: Expected Analogue Values

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation T=165; P= 1.2; HEAT= 20; Fl= 20; SL= 20; RoR= 0; SLRoR= 0 “T=xxxx” refers to the time in seconds since the MX1 was powered up. “P=xxx” shows the sensor’s loop and device numbers in the format loop device.

  • Page 81: Example Device Displays

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation  may increase as sensor becomes dirtier.  will increase with altitude and will vary according to prevailing atmospheric pressure. Heat See Section 6.8.6.5 Expected Values for Flame Detectors...
  • Page 82 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.8.6.2 CIM800 Contact Input Module T=229; P= 1.5; CIM A=90; B=89; “CIM A=xx; B=xx” gives the raw values for the two supervised circuits. Refer to the particular CIM800 profile in use for the point to determine analogue value ranges and their meanings.
  • Page 83 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation Algorithm: Count of 3 T= 71; P= 1.46; HEAT=17; Alm Ctr= 0; PreAlm Cntr=0; “HEAT=xxx” gives the raw value received from the detector converted to C. “Alm Ctr” = xxx shows Alarm count status.
  • Page 84 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation Note that the number of counts for alarm is normally 3, but switches to 10 when a sudden large increase in level is measured. This is because this sudden increase is a typical nuisance alarm scenario.
  • Page 85 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.8.6.10 MIM800 Mini Input Module T=165; P=1.21; MIM=100; “MIM=xxx” gives the raw value received from the module. Refer to the particular MIM800 profile in use for the point to determine analogue value ranges and their meanings.
  • Page 86 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.8.6.16 VLC800 VESDA Laser Compact High Sensitivity Smoke Detector T=1694; P=1.212; VLC= 0; DI= 0xe3; Normal Normal “VLC=xxx” gives the raw value received from the detector. “DI=0xaa”; “aa” gives the digital inputs coded in hexadecimal, where bit 0 = "urgent fault"...
  • Page 87 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.8.6.20 SNM800 Sounder Notification Module T=1334; P=26; SNM=255, 3; “SNM=xxx, yyy”; “xxx” gives the raw value for the EOL monitoring (when the relay is de- activated), and “yyy” gives the raw value for the power supply monitoring.

  • Page 88: Mx Loop Card Diagnostics

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation 6.8.7 MX Loop Card Diagnostics 6.8.7.1 TC Command (Total Counts) This command gives the number of device failures and powerups of all addressable devices on a specific MX loop. See the EC command to get values broken down to individual devices.

  • Page 89: Logging Analogue Values To A File

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation Individual reply fail counts... Point MIM800, Point MIM800, Point 814CH, Point 101 MIM801, Point 135 814PH, “1” specifies the MX loop number (1-8). “Point xx” refers to the address of the device.

  • Page 90: Ca Command (Change Address)

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Diagnostic Terminal Operation The number following the DP command selects which MX loop to use. The following is an example DP command with the loop open circuit, a foreign device at address 0, and the wrong device type at 250.

  • Page 91: Mx Loop Card Diagnostics

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Diagnostic Terminal Operation Both new and old addresses may be any number greater than 0 and up to 255. The old address can also be 0. In the following example, device 20 on loop 1 is readdressed to 100.
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  • Page 93: Hardware Replacement

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  • Page 94: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Hardware Replacement In this Section General – Fuses – PA1081 Controller – PA1057 LCD/Keyboard – PA1020 Zone Display – MX Loop Card – LCD Module – Power Supply Module – Keypad Replacement – I-HUB Intelligent Hub –...

  • Page 95: Pa1081 Controller

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement PA1081 Controller This is the PCB that is most directly connected to the outside world, and hence is the most likely to sustain damage from environmental effects such as lightning, wiring faults or AC power system faults.
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  • Page 97: Removal And Replacement

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement 7.4.3 Removal and Replacement Disconnect the battery leads from the Controller and ensure that these do not short together or touch other parts inside the cabinet while disconnected. Power down the MX1 using the switch for the power supply module and unplug the power supply loom from J14 on the Controller.

  • Page 98: Internal Controls

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Hardware Replacement 7.4.5 Internal Controls SW1 – RESET - restarts the system immediately. 7.4.6 Internal Indicators LD1 – FAULT “On-steady” indicates fault. LD2 – A Not currently assigned. LD3 – B Flashes once for every complete cycle of logic equation processing.
  • Page 99 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement BRIGADE INTERFACE MX LOOP Serial 2 AUX MX MX1 Controller LOOP 1982-2 Issue D J 10 Serial 3 J 11 MX TX TAB IS MX RX Serial 4 J 24...

  • Page 100: Pa1057 Lcd/Keyboard

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Hardware Replacement PA1057 LCD/Keyboard 7.5.1 Requirements Replacement PCB, part number PA1057. Figure 7-3 – PA1057 MX1 Keyboard PCB 7.5.2 Preparation Before replacing the PA1057, check that LK2, LK3 are in the correct position on the replacement (Section 7.5.4).

  • Page 101: Links

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement Check that the LCD/Keyboard starts correctly and that there are no unexpected fault indications. The LCD contrast control VR1 is factory set and should not be adjusted. Refer Section 7.5.5.

  • Page 102: Internal Controls

    7.5.6 Internal Indicators Piezo sounder SN1. Refer to LT0439 MX1-Au Operator Manual for a list of buzzer cadences and their meanings. PA1020 Zone Display This is a simple PCB with no connections outside the cabinet. It is unlikely to develop a fault unless by direct mechanical damage, or by inadvertent connection/disconnection while powered up.

  • Page 103: Removal And Replacement

    Power up the MX1 using the switch for the power supply module. Reconnect the battery leads. Perform a Display Test (refer to refer to LT0439 MX1-Au Operator Manual) from the front panel to verify that the new/replacement PCB(s) are working correctly.

  • Page 104: Preparation

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Hardware Replacement 7.7.2 Preparation Note the settings of the dipswitches and links LK1 and LK2 on the existing card. Refer Figure 7-6. Replicate these settings on the replacement card. Do not change the LOOP SIGNAL ADJUST setting.

  • Page 105: Lcd Module

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement LCD Module This is a simple PCB with no connections outside the cabinet. It is unlikely to develop a fault unless by direct mechanical damage. 7.8.1 Requirements Replacement module kit, part number FP0913. This kit contains a replacement LCD module, 16-way FRC loom, LCD protector, and detailed installation instructions in LT0347, MX1 LCD Module Install Instructions.

  • Page 106: Preparation

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Hardware Replacement 7.9.2 Preparation The MX1 is fitted with an internal mains socket. No preparation is required. The termination of the mains cable into the mains outlet inside the MX1 and at the distribution board must be done by a suitably qualified electrician.

  • Page 107: I-Hub Intelligent Hub

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement 7.11 I-HUB Intelligent Hub 7.11.1 Requirements The replacement I-HUB Module (PA0839) is obtained by ordering the I-HUB Upgrade kit (part number FP0771). This kit comes with interconnecting 10-way FRC loom and mounting plate, which will not usually be required for repair work.

  • Page 108: Pib Panel-Link Ip Bridge

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Hardware Replacement  The MX1 does not have any network faults  You can access other devices on the same network. For other configurations please refer to the I-HUB User Manual (LT0229).

  • Page 109: Preparation

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement 7.12.2 Preparation Note the settings of the two links on the existing PIB. Replicate these settings on the replacement board. If the existing PIB’s web page is still functioning on its Ethernet port, record or save the PIB’s configuration settings.

  • Page 110: As1668/Dss Control Board

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Hardware Replacement 7.13 AS1668/DSS Control Board 7.13.1 Requirements The AS1668 fan control modules can be obtained by ordering the AS1668 3U Door (FP1056) that comes with one AS1668 Fan Control PCB (two AS1668/DSS controls). Each 3U Door is able to accommodate a maximum of 12 AS1668/DSS controls (i.e.

  • Page 111: Setup And Testing

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Hardware Replacement 7.13.4 Setup and Testing Check that the new AS1668 fan control is operating correctly (as well as the other existing AS1668 control PCBs).  POLL LED is flashing on all AS1668 control modules, MX1COMMS LED flashing on master AS1668 control ...
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  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 114: In This Section

    In situations where a service person is attending to rectify off-normal conditions, the MX1 fire alarm system provides a number of indications, status, recalls and other diagnostics features to assist in faultfinding. Refer to the MX1-Au Operator Manual (LT0439) for details. Using the Diagnostic Terminal the history of events can be: ...
  • Page 115 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 8.1 - Troubleshooting Indication Meaning/Cause Suggested Action Alarm Routing Fault/Disabled Alarm Routing has been Press Disables key to determine LED is on steady. disabled. whether Alarm Routing has been disabled from the panel.
  • Page 116 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Troubleshooting Table 8.1 – Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Indication Meaning/Cause Suggested Action Type mismatch. Type of device on loop differs Use the Devices command in from MX1 configuration settings MX Loop Status screen on front and not a permitted substitute.
  • Page 117 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 8.1 – Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Indication Meaning/Cause Suggested Action LCD shows “ERROR: CANNOT LCD/Keyboard cannot Check links on the LCD/ COMMUNICATE WITH MAIN communicate with Controller. keyboard and the cabling.
  • Page 118 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Troubleshooting Table 8.1 – Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Indication Meaning/Cause Suggested Action “MX Loop overload” point is in MX Loop power feed is Use MX Loop Status Display to fault. overloaded by an excessive...
  • Page 119 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 8.1 – Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Indication Meaning/Cause Suggested Action Printer is off. Printer does not respond. Check that the printer is connected to mains power and switched on. Printer is not receiving data.

  • Page 120: Software Fault Codes

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Troubleshooting Point 245.248.2 fault is “Common Replace the faulty board. CRC Fault” indicating one or more AS1668 control boards configured on the DSS has a CRC failure. AS1668 board fault LED...
  • Page 121 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Troubleshooting Output logic endianness incorrect Keyboard RZDU buffer size Keyboard RZDU buffer access Large nested switch enable size Output logic token error Output logic range error Output logic format unknown Output logic alignment endianness error...

  • Page 122: Default Procedure For Software Faults/Problems

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Troubleshooting Default Procedure for Software Faults/Problems 1. MX1 firmware has many internal checks that get reported as a “software fault” when a problem occurs. It is strongly recommended that all information relating to a software fault is sent to Johnson Controls Technical Support, including a copy of the history and the database.
  • Page 123 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Troubleshooting 5. Type “DTSD” <ENTER> and wait until the output stops. 6. Type “DFRD” <ENTER> and wait until the output stops. The “DFRD” command takes approx. 20 minutes to complete. Send the captured data to Johnson Controls Technical Support along with the panel history (event log), the database and the error numbers.
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  • Page 125: System Specifications

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  • Page 126: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Specifications In this Section Environmental Operating Conditions – Cabinets – Electrical Supply – Inputs – Outputs – Communication Ports – Internal Controls and Indicators – External Controls – External Displays – Compatible MX Devices – Hardware Releases – Software Releases...

  • Page 127: Electrical Supply

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Specifications Electrical Supply Mains Supply Voltage Single phase, 230V a.c. (192-253V a.c.). Requirements Current 1.2A rms maximum. Frequency 50-60Hz Switched mains outlet block mounted in Termination cabinet. PSU connects via standard 3- pin plug.

  • Page 128: Outputs

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Specifications Door Switch and These unprotected inputs are used to sense the state of the Integral MCP Cabinet door switch and MCP (if fitted). Input characteristic is 10k, pull-up to 3.3V.

  • Page 129: Communication Ports

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Specifications SGD Interface (New Zealand facility) Non-isolated unprotected output for direct connection to an adjacent General Purpose SGD (PA0862) or GP Brigade Relay interface (PA0861). 10-way FRC header. LCD/Keyboard 16 unprotected open-collector outputs, suitable for driving LED Outputs indicators or relays.

  • Page 130: Internal Controls And Indicators

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Specifications Other Serial Ports Five 10-way headers configured as logic level (0-5V) DTE. Display Port is dedicated to the LCD/Keyboard connection. Data rate is fixed at 19200 bps, 8 bits, no parity.

  • Page 131: External Controls

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Specifications Gives short “beep” for a valid keypress Internal Piezo Sounder of the Keyboard, a long beep for an invalid keypress, or no beep for an inactive key if part or all of the Keyboard is disabled.

  • Page 132: External Displays

    Display black text on a green/yellow backlight. Backlight operates while the keyboard is in use, or when an alarm occurs. Status Indicators For a description of these indicators refer to MX1-Au Operator Manual (LT0439), Section 1. FIRE LEDs SEVERAL ALARMS...
  • Page 133 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Specifications Refer 4B-I 814IB Isolator Base (Obsolete) 814RB 814RB Relay Base 814SB 814SB Sounder Base (Low/Med/High volume) (obsolete) 104/83/66 802SB 802SB Sounder Base (loop powered) 516.800.911 901SB Sounder Base (external power) 577.800.006...

  • Page 134: Hardware Releases

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 System Specifications 9.12 Hardware Releases Version Drawing Comments Controller PA1081 D/12 1982-2 Improved noise immunity. PA1081 D/11 1982-2 Inductors changed to low profile. PA1081 D/10 1982-2 Unused serial EEPROM chip removed.
  • Page 135 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual System Specifications less data. SF0412 V1.50 Adds Panel-Link networking. Adds MX 850H, 850P, 850PC, and 850PH detector support with MX device substitution capability. Requires Smart Config V2.4.0 or later. Fix for MX device polling faults when operating on long steel wire armoured cable.
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  • Page 137: Ordering Codes

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  • Page 138: In This Section

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Ordering Codes 10.1 In this Section Ordering Codes – New Installations – Spare Parts – Literature Items – Software Items – Page 10-2 7 December 2017 Issue 1.32...

  • Page 139: Ordering Codes

    Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Ordering Codes Sales Presentations and other Drawings 10.2 Ordering Codes These ordering codes are correct at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. MX detector and module part numbers are listed in Section 9.11.
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  • Page 141 Document No: LT0440 MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Ordering Codes FP0986 FP0771 PIB Panel-Link IP Bridge I-HUB Intelligent Hub SU0319/SU0320 SU0328 5 Port MOXA Switch DDW-120 Ethernet Extender Figure 10-3 – MX1 Spare Parts Identification – Networking Items FP1056...

  • Page 142: New Installations

    MX1-Au Fire Alarm System Service Manual Document No: LT0440 Ordering Codes 10.3 New Installations 10.3.1 Panels FP0927 FP MX1 AUST 15U PANEL 3U CENTAUR ASE BRACKET FP0928 FP MX1 AUST 15U PANEL 3U CUBE/WA ASE BRACKET FP0948 FP MX1 AUST 15U PANEL 3U BLANK...

  • Page 143: Literature Items

    LIT I-HUB USER MANUAL LT0332 LIT SMARTCONFIG PLUS USER MANUAL LT0369 LIT MX1 ZONE DISPLAY LABELLING TEMPLATE (MS Word document) LT0439 LIT MX1-Au OPERATOR MANUAL A5 (supplied with panel) LT0440 LIT MX1-Au, SERVICE MANUAL A4 LT0441 LIT MX1-Au SYSTEM DESIGN MANUAL A4 LT0442...

  • Page 144: Sales Presentations And Other Drawings

    Ordering Codes 10.7 Sales Presentations and other Drawings 1982-42 Presentation Drawing for MX1-Au 15U 1982-66 Presentation Drawing for MX1-Au 15U - Examples 1982-142 Presentation Drawing for MX1-Au 8U 1982-185 Presentation Drawing for MX1 3U 12 x AS1668 Fan Controls Door...

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